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Chester Arthur Foster 1890–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 November 1890

Birth Location: Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 19 Feb 1950

Death Location: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Foster

Mother: Harriet Owens

Spouse(s): Ruby Foster

Children(s): Thurlow Foster

Chester Arthur Foster was born in 1890 in Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of James H Foster And Harriet Owens. In 1900, Chester Arthur Foster resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Chester Arthur Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Chester Arthur Foster married Ruby Forrest Foster, and had children including Thurlow Etheridge Foster. Chester Arthur Foster passed away in 1950 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Chester Arthur Foster was born in 1890 in Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of James H Foster And Harriet Owens.
  • In 1900, Chester Arthur Foster resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Chester Arthur Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Chester Arthur Foster married Ruby Forrest Foster, and had children including Thurlow Etheridge Foster.
  • Chester Arthur Foster passed away in 1950 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Chester Foster's Ancestors

Self
Chester Foster
1890–1950
Birth Place: Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
James H Foster
1857–1892
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Harriet Owens
1868–1961
Mathews Co., VA.
Grandparents
William (Henry) Foster
1831–1905
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Amanda) Respess
1825–1874
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Albert (Burton) Owens
1837–1894
Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
Columbia (Jane) Callis
1839–1913
Mathews, Mathews County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
John Owens
1801–1839
Keturah White
1800–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850
Benjamin Owens
1772–1835
Sarah Forrest
1783–1854

Chester Foster's Descendants

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Chester (Arthur) Foster (26 November 1890–19 Feb 1950) m. Ruby (Forrest) Foster (07 Oct 1887–17 May 1979)
  1. 1. Thurlow (Etheridge) Foster 1912–1991 m. Mildred (Fitzhugh) Cox 1911–2001

Chester Foster's Timeline

18 Records

1890
26 November 1890
Birth of Chester Arthur Foster in Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 10
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1909
Abt 1909
Age 19
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Gwynn 's Is Laud
Gwynn 's Is Laud
1910
1910
Age 20
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Falling River, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Falling River, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1928
1928
Age 38
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia
1935
1935
Age 45
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
Chester Arthur Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
17 February 1950
Age 60
Death of Chester Arthur Foster in Kempsville, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, United States of America
Kempsville, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, United States of America
1950
17 Feb 1950
Age 60
Death of Chester Arthur Foster in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1950
19 Feb 1950
Age 60
Burial of Chester Arthur Foster in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 November 1890
    Event Place: Mathews County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling River, Campbell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1884; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 75
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 2342206
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0049
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Va, Usa; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0049

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1909
    Event Place: Gwynn 's Is Laud
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Mathews Journal; Publication Date: 6 May 1909; Publication Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA; ,0.55591285,0.56348634,0.6492442&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Norfolk City no 2, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City); Roll: 1984907; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Falling River, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling River, Campbell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1884; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Norfolk;Porsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 2342206

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 2342206

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 114-136

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gwynn 's VA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Mathews Journal; Publication Date: 6 May 1909; Publication Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA; ,0.55591285,0.56348634,0.6492442&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 February 1950
    Event Place: Kempsville, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1950
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Oakdale Leader; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1949; Publication Place: Oakdale, California, USA; ,0.46798804,0.5250746,0.67224044&xid=2378
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1950
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

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