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Alexander Foster 1701–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1701

Birth Location: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death Date: 22 Feb 1762

Death Location: Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Foster

Mother: Margaret Ware

Spouse(s): Susannah Vergoose

Children(s): Sarah Foster, Edward Foster, Alexander Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Susanna Foster, Jane Foster, Sarah Foster

In 1701, Alexander Foster entered the world in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to John Foster And Margaret Ware. Alexander Foster married Susannah Vergoose, and had children including Alexander Foster, Edward Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Jane Foster, Sarah Foster, Susanna Foster. Alexander Foster passed away in 1762 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1701, Alexander Foster entered the world in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, born to John Foster And Margaret Ware.
  • Alexander Foster married Susannah Vergoose, and had children including Alexander Foster, Edward Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Jane Foster, Sarah Foster, Susanna Foster.
  • Alexander Foster passed away in 1762 in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Foster's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Foster
1701–1762
Birth Place: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
Parents
John Foster
1680–1759
Salem, Mass
Margaret Ware
1685–1761
Wrentham
Grandparents
John Foster
1647–1714
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Robert Ware
1653–1724
Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Metcalf
1648–1718
Dedham, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Michael Metcalf
1620–1654
Mary Fairbanks
1648–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Foster's Descendants

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Alexander Foster (1701–22 Feb 1762) m. Susannah Vergoose (1702–17 Oct 1756)
  1. 1. Sarah Foster 1737–1820
    1. 1. James Sellers 1755–1820
    2. 2. David Sellars 1755–1809
    3. 3. John Sellars 1758–1840
    4. 4. Elizabeth Sellars 1760–1810
    5. 5. Robert Sellers 1765–1827
    6. 6. Sarah Sellars 1769–1864
    7. 7. Jacob Sellars 1773–1811
    8. 8. Mary Sellars 1774–1858
    9. 9. Isaac Sellars 1777–1848
    10. 10. Joseph Sellers 1763–1830
    11. 11. Joshaway Sellers 1761–1820
    12. 12. Jerimiah Sellers 1757–1817
    13. 13. Francis (Conrad) Sellers 1760–1854
    14. 14. James SELLERS 1755–1842
    15. 15. John Sellers 1770–1860
    16. 16. Rebekah Sellers 1765–1830
    17. 17. Sara Sellers 1769–1812
    18. 18. Zachariah Salyer 1766–1845
    19. 19. James Sellars 1756–1820
  2. 2. Edward Foster 1740–1796
  3. 3. Alexander Foster 1739–1808
  4. 4. Elizabeth Foster 1734–1806
  5. 5. Susanna Foster 1742–1811
  6. 6. Jane Foster 1746–1813
  7. 7. Sarah Foster 1745–1820

Alexander Foster's Timeline

3 Records

1701
1701
Birth of Alexander Foster in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
1762
22 Feb 1762
Age 61
Death of Alexander Foster in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
1762
1762
Age 61
Alexander Foster - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1701
    Event Place: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1762
    Event Place: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Bristol County (Mass.) Probate Records 1690-1881; Author: Bristol County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Bristol, Massachusetts

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