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Captain Thomas Foster 1655–1685 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1655

Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony

Death Date: 1685

Death Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: John Foster

Mother: Mary Tompkins

Spouse(s): Susanna Parker

Children(s): Mary Foster, Jane Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Thomas Foster, Jonathan Foster, Ebenezer Foster, Edward FOSTER, Samuel Foster, Susannah Parker, Rebecca Foster

The story of Captain Thomas Foster began in 1655 in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony. Captain Thomas Foster married Susanna Parker, and had children including Ebenezer Foster, Edward Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Jane Foster, Jonathan Foster, Mary Foster, Rebecca Foster, Samuel Foster, Susannah Parker, Thomas Foster. Captain Thomas Foster passed away in 1685 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Captain Thomas Foster began in 1655 in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony.
  • Captain Thomas Foster married Susanna Parker, and had children including Ebenezer Foster, Edward Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Jane Foster, Jonathan Foster, Mary Foster, Rebecca Foster, Samuel Foster, Susannah Parker, Thomas Foster.
  • Captain Thomas Foster passed away in 1685 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Foster
1616–1688
Birth Location: Kingswan, Devon, England
JF
Mary Tompkins
1621–1688
Birth Location: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
MT

Spouses(s)

Susanna Parker
1648–1712
Birth Location: New London,New London,Connecticut Colony
SP

Children(s)

Mary Foster
1675–1768
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
MF
Jane Foster
1670–1705
Birth Location: (bapt)New London, New London County, Connecticut, USA
JF
Elizabeth Foster
1685–
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
EF
Thomas Foster
1668–1738
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
TF
Jonathan Foster
1673–1674
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
JF
Ebenezer Foster
1683–1684
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
EF
Edward FOSTER
1677–1677
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
EF
Samuel Foster
1678–1679
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
SF
Susannah Parker
1666–1731
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
SP
Rebecca Foster
1681–1732
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
RF

Captain Foster's Ancestors

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Captain Foster
1655–1685
Birth Place: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
Parents
John Foster
1616–1688
Kingswan, Devon, England
Mary ((Marie)) Tompkins
1621–1688
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Foster
1580–1618
Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England
Kathlene Bourne
1590–1620
Merton, England
Ralph Tompkins
1585–1666
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Katherine (Hannah) Aborne
1589–1665
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Sir Foster
1693–1713
Helen Greenway
1556–1609
John Bourne
1564–1653
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Guy Foster
1520–1693
Joan Church
1523–1693

Captain Foster's Descendants

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Captain (Thomas) Foster (12 Aug 1655–1685) m. Susanna Parker (1648–14 June 1712)
  1. 1. Mary Foster 1675–1768 m. David Oakley 1673–1733 m. Samuel Burdick 1668–1756
    1. 1. Thomas Oakley 1737–1821 m. Nancy Clark 1759–1819 m. Nancy French 1740–
      1. 1. Daniel Oakley 1790– m. Rachel (Lockey) Cory 1796–1850
        1. 1. Ezra (Vincent) Oakley 1828–1912 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Riley 1833–1912
        2. 2. Charlette Oakley 1858–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Oakley 1854–
        4. 4. Paxton Oakley 1818–
        5. 5. Daniel (Thomas) Oakley 1827–1915
        6. 6. Sarah Oakley 1823–1900
        7. 7. Nancy Oakley 1821–
        8. 8. Julianne Oakley 1817–
        9. 9. William Oakley 1815–
        10. 10. Electra Oakley 1818–1917 m. Charles (Ross) Morehouse 1815–1889
        11. 11. Daniel (P.) Oakley 1838–
        12. 12. Susan (C.) Oakley 1826–
      2. 2. Lot Oakley 1793–
      3. 3. Clark Oakley 1791– m. Lucy Wood 1803–
      4. 4. Polly (Phoebe) Oakley 1781–1853 m. Elijah Day 1779–1841
        1. 1. John (Bergen) Day 1812–1886
        2. 2. Stephen (Snethen) Day 1805–1888
        3. 3. Elias (Riggs) Day 1807–1871
        4. 4. Cyrus (S (Bruen)) DAY 1810–1875 m. Harriet (H) Kashow 1813–1885
      5. 5. Jonathan Oakley 1779–
      6. 6. Aaron Oakley 1783–1853 m. Sarah Doty 1788–
        1. 1. Edward (H A) Oakley 1815–
        2. 2. Sarah (E.) Oakley 1820–
        3. 3. Ira Oakley 1805–1825
        4. 4. Nancy (C.) Oakley 1822–1895
        5. 5. David (Austin) Oakley 1807–1864 m. Elizabeth (B.) Douglas 1811–1900
        6. 6. Aaron (Doty) Oakley 1817–
        7. 7. Rosetta (D.) Oakley 1814–1883
        8. 8. Elias (Runyon) Oakley 1809–1834 m. Mary (Ann) Turner 1810–1847
      7. 7. Jeremiah (H.) Oakley 1786–1862 m. Charity MOORE 1788–1858
        1. 1. Thomas (Ambrose) Oakley 1813–1880
        2. 2. Elizabeth Oakley 1811–
        3. 3. Henry (More) Oakley 1830–1902
        4. 4. John (Moore) Oakley 1823–1866
        5. 5. William (Clark) Oakley 1816–1843
        6. 6. Daniel Oakley 1821–1824
        7. 7. Sarah (Ann) OAKLEY 1827–1914
      8. 8. Johanna Oakley 1785–
      9. 9. Clark Oakley 1880– m. Carrie (C) TenEyck 1882–1975
        1. 1. Clark (Adrian) Oakley 1911–1981 m. Rita (E) Holmes 1915–2005
    2. 2. Ephriam Oakley 1700–1761 m. Sarah Unknown 1708–1761
      1. 1. Thomas Oakley 1737–1821
    3. 3. David (Oakley) Jr. 1720–1796
    4. 4. Sylvanus Oakley 1730–1787 m. Mary Valentine 1734–1795 m. Sarah Palmer 1746–1776 m. Martha Unknown 1724–1768
      1. 1. Elizabeth Oakley 1780–1791
      2. 2. Polly Oakley 1772–
      3. 3. John Oakley 1776–
      4. 4. Esther Oakley 1770–
      5. 5. Nancy Oakley 1779–
      6. 6. Isaac Oakley 1756–1768
      7. 7. David Oakley 1767–
      8. 8. Matthew Oakley 1765–
      9. 9. Ephraim Oakley 1753–1794
    5. 5. Mary Burdick 1717–
    6. 6. Lucy ((Tacy?)) Burdick 1710–1751
    7. 7. Deborah Burdick 1707–1756
    8. 8. Edward Burdick 1705–1792
    9. 9. Thomas Burdick 1700–1761
    10. 10. Mary Burdick 1694–1748
    11. 11. Samuel Burdick 1696–1768
  2. 2. Jane Foster 1670–1705
  3. 3. Elizabeth Foster 1685–
  4. 4. Thomas Foster 1668–1738
  5. 5. Jonathan Foster 1673–1674
  6. 6. Ebenezer Foster 1683–1684
  7. 7. Edward FOSTER 1677–1677
  8. 8. Samuel Foster 1678–1679
  9. 9. Susannah Parker 1666–1731
  10. 10. Rebecca Foster 1681–1732

Captain Foster's Timeline

4 Records

1642
22 May 1642
Captain Thomas Foster was baptized in All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England
All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England
1655
12 Aug 1655
Birth of Captain Thomas Foster in New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
1655
Sep 1655
Captain Thomas Foster was baptized in Saint Thomas,Portsmouth,Hampshire,England
Saint Thomas,Portsmouth,Hampshire,England
1685
1685
Age 30
Death of Captain Thomas Foster in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1655
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut Colony
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2228.003; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1265.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HDG
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Sep 1655
    Event Place: Saint Thomas,Portsmouth,Hampshire,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kingsware
    Record Source: Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 May 1642
    Event Place: All Saints, Edmonton, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, London Metropolitan Archives, All Saints, Edmonton, Composite register: baptisms Nov 1558 - Jun 1663, May 1695 - Feb 1778, marriages Jan 1558 - May 1660, May 1695 - Dec 1627, burials Nov 1557 - Jan 1660, May 1695 - Feb 1778, DRO040A01001
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