Who was Thomas Foster?

Thomas Foster (1880–1955) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA and died in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Franklin Foster 1880–1955

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

Born 24 May 1880 · Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Died 24 Aug 1955 · Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Father Achilles Elkana Kellis Foster Jr

Mother Philadelphia Amanda Rose

Siblings Amelia Foster, Candis Virginia Foster, Frances Adelaide Franky Foster, Mary Elvira Foster, Phebie R Foster, Wyatt Lester Foster

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Immediate Family

Parents

Achilles Elkana Kellis Foster Jr

Philadelphia Amanda Rose

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Children

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Biography

Thomas Franklin Foster was born in 1880 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA, the child of achilles elkana kellis foster jr and philadelphia amanda rose. Thomas Franklin Foster passed away in 1955 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.

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Birth of Thomas Franklin Foster in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

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1955

Death of Thomas Franklin Foster in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Foster

This ancestor line traces from Orange,,Virginia,USA (1761) to Wilkes, North Carolina, USA (1880) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Foster (1880–1955) was born in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA and died in Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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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