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Capt. Asa Foster 1710–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1710

Birth Location: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 17 Jul 1787

Death Location: North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: William Foster

Mother: Sarah Kimball

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Abbott, lucy wise, Elizabeth Abbott

Children(s): Lucy Foster, Jon FOSTER, David Foster, Abiel Foster, Elisabeth Foster, Daniel Foster, Asa Foster, Benjamin Foster, Sarah Foster, David Foster, Sarah Foster, Sarah Foster, Lucy Foster, Elizabeth Lovejoy, Sarah Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Abiel Foster

The story of Capt. Asa Foster began in 1710 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. Capt. Asa Foster married Elizabeth Abbott, Lucy Rogers Wise, and had children including Abiel Foster, Asa Foster, Benjamin Foster, Daniel Foster, David Foster, Elisabeth Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Elizabeth Lovejoy, Jon Foster, Lucy Foster, Sarah Foster. Capt. Asa Foster passed away in 1787 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Capt. Asa Foster began in 1710 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Capt. Asa Foster married Elizabeth Abbott, Lucy Rogers Wise, and had children including Abiel Foster, Asa Foster, Benjamin Foster, Daniel Foster, David Foster, Elisabeth Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Elizabeth Lovejoy, Jon Foster, Lucy Foster, Sarah Foster.
  • Capt. Asa Foster passed away in 1787 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Foster's Ancestors

Self
Capt. Foster
1710–1787
Birth Place: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
William Foster
1670–1755
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Kimball
1669–1729
Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
William Foster
1633–1713
Exeter, Devon, England
Mary Jackson
1639–1677
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Reginald Foster
1595–1681
Judith Wignol
1597–1664
William Jackson
1607–1688
Joanna Collins
1617–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Wignal
1570–1631
Frances Williams
1580–1615
Joan Jackson
1617–1680

Capt. Foster's Descendants

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Capt. (Asa) Foster (16 Jun 1710–17 Jul 1787) m. Elizabeth Abbott (28 Oct 1711–04 Jul 1758) m. lucy (rogers) wise (1 Mar 1722–17 Oct 1787) m. Elizabeth Abbott (24 Jun 1718–1746)
  1. 1. Lucy Foster 1765–1845
  2. 2. Jon FOSTER 1747–1815 m. Mrs. (Lucy) Rogers 1748–1830
    1. 1. Abel Foster 1802–1872 m. ann Davies 1803–1866
      1. 1. Maria Hopwood 1841–1914 m. Robert Hopwood 1841–1902 m. francis brough 1842–1910 m. Samuel (Robert) Taylor 1836–
        1. 1. James Brough 1870–
        2. 2. Francis Brough 1877–
        3. 3. James Brough 1871–
        4. 4. William Brough 1878–
        5. 5. John (F.) Brough 1873–
        6. 6. Abel (Henry) Hopwood 1875–1956
        7. 7. Alice Hopwood 1873–
        8. 8. James Hopwood 1878–
        9. 9. Sarah Hopwood 1882–
        10. 10. Lizzie Hopwood 1874–
        11. 11. Emily Hopwood 1876–
        12. 12. Elizabeth (Ann) Hopwood 1870–1871
        13. 13. Harry Hopwood 1875–
        14. 14. Mary (Hannah) Hopwood 1870–1871
        15. 15. sarah Hopwood 1882–
        16. 16. betsy brough 1875–1939 m. Richard Clarkson 1878–1966
        17. 17. alice brough 1865–
        18. 18. joseph brough 1868–
        19. 19. john brough 1873–
        20. 20. william brough 1878–
        21. 21. sarah brough 1880–1928
        22. 22. mary (e) brough 1882–1928
        23. 23. robert brough 1887–1953
        24. 24. Mary (H) Taylor 1863–
        25. 25. Charles (J) Taylor 1866–
        26. 26. Eliza Taylor 1869–
        27. 27. May (F.) Taylor 1876–
        28. 28. Richard Hopwood 1883–
      2. 2. joseph foster 1822–1889
      3. 3. John Foster 1822–1887
      4. 4. William foster 1828–1899
      5. 5. James foster 1829–
      6. 6. Abel foster 1834–1881
      7. 7. Eli foster 1838–1850
      8. 8. Frances (A.) FOSTER 1832–1912
      9. 9. Mary (Ann) Foster 1841–
    2. 2. John Foster 1773–1834
    3. 3. Lucy (Jane) Foster 1777–1843
    4. 4. Samuel (H) Foster 1771–1846
    5. 5. Hannah Foster 1784–1873
  3. 3. David Foster 1741–1810
  4. 4. Abiel Foster 1735–1806
  5. 5. Elisabeth Foster 1744–1775
  6. 6. Daniel Foster 1737–1833
  7. 7. Asa Foster 1733–1814
  8. 8. Benjamin Foster 1749–
  9. 9. Sarah Foster 1750–1772
  10. 10. David Foster 1740–1740
  11. 11. Sarah Foster 1746–1849
  12. 12. Sarah Foster 1746–1772
  13. 13. Lucy Foster 1765–1845
  14. 14. Elizabeth Lovejoy 1744–1775
  15. 15. Sarah Foster 1749–1825
  16. 16. Elizabeth Foster 1744–1775
  17. 17. Abiel Foster 1735–1806

Capt. Foster's Timeline

2 Records

1710
16 Jun 1710
Birth of Capt. Asa Foster in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1787
17 Jul 1787
Age 77
Death of Capt. Asa Foster in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1710
    Event Place: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 229
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [3] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [4] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [5] Massachusetts, Town Birth Records
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weston, Vermont
    Record Source: American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Union; State served: Vermont; Enlistment date: 29 Aug 1862

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1787
    Event Place: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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