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Benjamin W. Foster 1837–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1837

Birth Location: Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 11 JUN 1869

Death Location: Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Children(s): Thomas Foster

In 1837, Benjamin W. Foster entered the world in Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Foster And Mary Unknown. In 1868, Benjamin W. Foster was employed. Benjamin W. Foster married Harriet Sophia Wheelock, and had children including Thomas Berton Foster. Benjamin W. Foster passed away in 1869 in Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Benjamin W. Foster entered the world in Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Foster And Mary Unknown.
  • In 1868, Benjamin W. Foster was employed.
  • Benjamin W. Foster married Harriet Sophia Wheelock, and had children including Thomas Berton Foster.
  • Benjamin W. Foster passed away in 1869 in Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Benjamin Foster's Ancestors

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Benjamin Foster
1837–1869
Birth Place: Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Benjamin Foster's Descendants

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Benjamin (W.) Foster (ABT 1837–11 JUN 1869)
  1. 1. Thomas (Berton) Foster 1868–

Benjamin Foster's Timeline

3 Records

1837
ABT 1837
Birth of Benjamin W. Foster in Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1868
DEC 1868
Age 31
Benjamin W. Foster was employed
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1869
11 JUN 1869
Age 32
Death of Benjamin W. Foster in Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: DEC 1868
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1837
    Event Place: Granville, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1869
    Event Place: Bridgetown, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

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