Who was Sarah Foster?

Sarah Foster (1850–1921) was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA and died in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Ellen Foster 1850–1921

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1850 · Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA

Died 08 May 1921 · Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

Spouse Silvanius Isiah Riley

Children Noah Daniel Riley

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Silvanius Isiah Riley

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Noah Daniel Riley

Biography

Sarah Ellen Foster was born in 1850 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA. Sarah Ellen Foster married silvanius isiah riley, and had children including noah daniel riley. Sarah Ellen Foster passed away in 1921 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA.

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Birth of Sarah Ellen Foster in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA

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Death of Sarah Ellen Foster in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA

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: Sarah Foster (1850–1921) was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA and died in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Sarah Ellen Foster PTP

1850–1921

Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA