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Ruth Foster 1750–1816

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruth Foster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 May 1750 · Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Died 4 Oct 1816 · Milltown, Putnam County, New York, USA
Spouse Abner H Crosby
Children Eleazer Crosby, Jane Crosby, Lowhama Crosby, Naomi Crosby, Nathaniel Foster Crosby, Reliance Crosby, Ruth Crosby, Stephen Crosby, Thomas Crosby, Zenas Crosby

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Biography

In 1750, Ruth Foster entered the world in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth Foster married abner h crosby, and had children including eleazer crosby, jane crosby, lowhama crosby, naomi crosby, nathaniel foster crosby, reliance crosby, ruth crosby, stephen crosby, thomas crosby, zenas crosby. Ruth Foster passed away in 1816 in Milltown, Putnam County, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1750
Birth of Ruth Foster in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1816
Death of Ruth Foster in Milltown, Putnam County, New York, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ruth Foster (1750–1816) was born in Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Milltown, Putnam County, New York, 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.
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Ruth Foster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ruth Foster PTP
1750–1816
Harwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ruth Foster's Descendants

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Ruth Foster PTP 1750–1816
  1. 1. Reliance Crosby PTP 1742–1817