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Ray Leroy Foust 1893–1959

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ray Foust in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Mar 1893 · Indiana
Died 21 Jul 1959 · Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Father Christopher C Foust
Mother Mary Jane Buckels
Spouse Bertha Foust
Children Lillie Pearl Foust, Louise Miller
Siblings Bessie P Foust, Charlie F Foust, Edna Marie Foust, Henry C Foust, John W Foust, Louis M Foust

Researchers connected through Ray Foust 1893–1959

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Biography

In 1893, Ray Leroy Foust entered the world in Indiana, born to christopher c foust and mary jane buckels. In 1900, Ray Leroy Foust resided in Brown, Hancock, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Ray Leroy Foust resided in Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. Ray Leroy Foust married bertha foust, and had children including lillie pearl foust, louise miller. Ray Leroy Foust passed away in 1959 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  6. 6
    Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1893
Birth of Ray Leroy Foust in Indiana
Birth
1900
Ray Leroy Foust resided here in Brown, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Residence
1920
Ray Leroy Foust resided here in Civil District 2, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1930
Ray Leroy Foust resided here in Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1935
Ray Leroy Foust resided here in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Residence
1940
Ray Leroy Foust resided here in 1st Civil District, Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1959
Death of Ray Leroy Foust in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ray Foust

This ancestor line traces from Guilford, Orange Co., NC. (1780) to Indiana (1893) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ray Foust (1893–1959) was born in Indiana and died in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ray in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ray Foust's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ray Leroy Foust PTP
1893–1959
Indiana
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ray Foust's Descendants

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Ray Leroy Foust PTP 1893–1959