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Benjamin Foster 1754–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Mar 1754

Birth Location: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 22 Oct 1848

Death Location: Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Foster

Mother: Rachel Day

Spouse(s): Hannah Collins

Children(s): Hannah Foster, Salmon Foster, Betsey Foster, Benjamin Foster, Mary Foster, Joseph Foster, Orren Foster, Clarissa Foster, Sara Foster, Sophia Foster, Warren Foster, Clarista Foster, Claracy Foster

The story of Benjamin Foster began in 1754 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. In 1785, Benjamin Foster resided in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT. In 1786, Benjamin Foster resided in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT. Benjamin Foster married Hannah Collins, and had children including Benjamin Stewart Foster, Betsey Foster, Claracy Foster, Clarissa Foster, Clarista Foster, Hannah Foster, Joseph Willis Foster, Mary Foster, Orren Foster, Salmon Foster, Sara Sallie Foster, Sophia Foster, Warren Foster. Benjamin Foster passed away in 1848 in Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Foster began in 1754 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1785, Benjamin Foster resided in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT.
  • In 1786, Benjamin Foster resided in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT.
  • Benjamin Foster married Hannah Collins, and had children including Benjamin Stewart Foster, Betsey Foster, Claracy Foster, Clarissa Foster, Clarista Foster, Hannah Foster, Joseph Willis Foster, Mary Foster, Orren Foster, Salmon Foster, Sara Sallie Foster, Sophia Foster, Warren Foster.
  • Benjamin Foster passed away in 1848 in Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Foster's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Foster
1754–1848
Birth Place: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Benjamin Foster
1714–1803
Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Rachel Day
1725–1820
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Foster
1680–1759
Salem, Essex, MA
Margaret Ware
1685–1761
Wrentham, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin Day
1691–1776
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Margaret (Mary) Robinson
1687–1780
Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Foster
1647–1714
Mary Stuard
1652–1690
Robert Ware
1653–1724
Sarah Metcalf
1648–1718
Nathaniel Day
1665–1734
Ruth Row
1671–1736
George Robinson
1656–1724
Elizabeth GUILD
1660–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Foster
1618–1687
Martha Tompkins
1630–1656
Robert Sr
1611–1699
Margaret Hunting
1628–1670
Michael Metcalf
1620–1664
Mary Fairbanks
1622–1720
Anthony DAY
1616–1707
Susannah MATCHETT
1623–1717
HUGH ROWE
1645–1696
RACHEL LANGTON
1646–1676
George Robinson
1628–1699
Joanna Ingraham
1636–1699
John Guild
1609–1682
Elizabeth Crooke
1624–1669

Benjamin Foster's Descendants

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Benjamin Foster (5 Mar 1754–22 Oct 1848) m. Hannah Collins (4 Apr 1759–12 Sep 1830)
  1. 1. Hannah Foster 1785–1875 m. John (Hammett) Stone 1784–1848
    1. 1. Freelove Stone 1802–1870 m. Stephen Godfrey 1800–1848
      1. 1. Stephen (Van Rensselaer) Godfrey 1835–1864 m. Jane Hartson 1842–1906
        1. 1. Carrie (Jane) Godfrey 1863–1931 m. 1853–1916
        2. 2. Franklin Godfrey 1865–
      2. 2. Amon Godfrey 1829–1907
      3. 3. Orange Godfrey 1822–1910
      4. 4. Jeffery Godfrey 1827–1903
      5. 5. Ellen Godfrey 1832–1885
      6. 6. Marcus (L) Godfrey 1837–1914
      7. 7. Marilla Godfrey 1839–1920
      8. 8. Laura (Jane) Godfrey 1844–1863
      9. 9. Edwin (Edson) Godfrey 1848–1920
      10. 10. Rufus (Maxon) Godfrey 1841–1912
      11. 11. George (Ellis) Godfrey 1846–1910
      12. 12. Salinda Godfrey 1823–1891
      13. 13. Lorenzo (Dow) Godfrey 1825–1909
    2. 2. Willis (F) Stone 1820–1901
    3. 3. Ellery Stone 1804–1867
    4. 4. Nancy Stone 1805–
    5. 5. Orleria (Olnea) Stone 1807–
    6. 6. John (Hammett) Stone 1810–1879
    7. 7. Stukely (F) Stone 1812–1892
    8. 8. Arsula Stone 1815–
    9. 9. Joseph (G) Stone 1819–1893
    10. 10. Ellen Stone 1803–1867
    11. 11. Anna Stone 1805–
    12. 12. Freelove (Foster) Stone 1800–1870
    13. 13. Ellen Stone 1803–
    14. 14. Ellery Stone 1803–1867
    15. 15. Orlena Stone 1807–
    16. 16. Amanda Foster 1802–1895
    17. 17. Alma Foster –1883
    18. 18. Amy Foster –1883
    19. 19. George (W) Foster 1810–
    20. 20. John (S) Foster 1808–
    21. 21. Sally Foster –1883
    22. 22. Elleva Stone 1803–
    23. 23. Ellery Stone 1804–
  2. 2. Salmon Foster 1783–1821
  3. 3. Betsey Foster 1782–1859
  4. 4. Benjamin (Stewart) Foster 1787–1874
  5. 5. Mary Foster 1790–1873
  6. 6. Joseph (Willis) Foster 1796–1863
  7. 7. Orren Foster 1806–1893
  8. 8. Clarissa Foster 1792–1876
  9. 9. Sara ("Sallie") Foster 1794–1821
  10. 10. Sophia Foster 1803–1878
  11. 11. Warren Foster 1798–1800
  12. 12. Clarista Foster 1788–1855
  13. 13. Claracy Foster 1792–

Benjamin Foster's Timeline

6 Records

1754
5 Mar 1754
Birth of Benjamin Foster in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1785
1785
Age 31
Benjamin Foster resided here in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
1786
1786
Age 32
Benjamin Foster resided here in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
1787
1787
Age 33
Benjamin Foster resided here in Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
1840
1840
Age 86
Benjamin Foster resided here in Milton, Wayne, Ohio, USA
Milton, Wayne, Ohio, USA
1848
22 Oct 1848
Age 94
Death of Benjamin Foster in Sharon, Medina, Ohio, United States
Sharon, Medina, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1754
    Event Place: Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] New York Pensioners, 1835
    [4] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Milton, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 432; Family History Library Film: 0020179
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 144 : 1919

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
    Record Source: Vermont, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
    Record Source: Vermont, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Clarendon, Rutland County, VT
    Record Source: Vermont, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Milton, Wayne, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Milton, Wayne, Ohio; Roll: 432; Family History Library Film: 0020179

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Sharon, Medina, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sharon Center, Medina County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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