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David A Foster 1844–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1844

Birth Location: Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 22 Nov 1910

Death Location: Success, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Asa DNA

Mother: Mary Lively

Spouse(s): Martha Hudson, Emily Pace, Elizabeth (1850-1883)

Children(s): Edna Foster, Susan Foster, Margaret Foster, Edith Foster, Ruben (5thC3XR), Della Foster, Ethel Foster, William Foster

In 1844, David A Foster entered the world in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States, born to Asa Foster 3Rdc5Xr Dna And Mary Lively. In 1850, David A Foster resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA. In 1863, David A Foster resided in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States. David A Foster married Elizabeth Finney 1850 1883, Emily Candace Pace, Martha Hudson, and had children including Della Mae Foster, Edith Pearl Foster, Edna Merl Foster, Ethel Bessie Foster, Margaret Emily Foster, Ruben Elmer Foster 5Thc3Xr, Susan Foster, William Bill Andrew Foster. David A Foster passed away in 1910 in Success, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, David A Foster entered the world in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States, born to Asa Foster 3Rdc5Xr Dna And Mary Lively.
  • In 1850, David A Foster resided in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1863, David A Foster resided in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States.
  • David A Foster married Elizabeth Finney 1850 1883, Emily Candace Pace, Martha Hudson, and had children including Della Mae Foster, Edith Pearl Foster, Edna Merl Foster, Ethel Bessie Foster, Margaret Emily Foster, Ruben Elmer Foster 5Thc3Xr, Susan Foster, William Bill Andrew Foster.
  • David A Foster passed away in 1910 in Success, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Foster's Ancestors

Self
David Foster
1844–1910
Birth Place: Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
Parents
Asa Foster (3rdC5XR) DNA
1813–1877
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Mary Lively
1817–1857
St. Clair County, Illinois
Grandparents
James (Daniel Foster (2ndC6XR)) DNA
1764–1835
Elizabeth Benton
1780–1850
Great-Grandparents
Richard DNA
1693–1783
Sarah Fox
1715–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Foster
1651–1716
Elizabeth Garnett
1651–1744

David Foster's Descendants

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David (A) Foster (13 Aug 1844–22 Nov 1910) m. Martha Hudson (1 Jan 1854–18 Nov 1898) m. Emily (Candace) Pace (04 Aug 1860–07 Apr 1947) m. Elizabeth (Finney) (1850-1883) (Abt. 1850–23 May 1883)
  1. 1. Edna (Merl) Foster 1901–1908
  2. 2. Susan Foster 1872–1954
  3. 3. Margaret (Emily) Foster 1874–1944
  4. 4. Edith (Pearl) Foster 1901–1986
  5. 5. Ruben (Elmer Foster) (5thC3XR) 1886–1960 m. Edna (Lula) Edwards 1896–1974 m. Ednie (Liew) Foster 1897–
    1. 1. Leanie Foster 1913–2001 m. Clevo (Lucas) Ruff 1910–1972 m. Edwin (Audie) Vinson 1905–1985 m. John (William Harold) Bomar 1920–1954
    2. 2. Ruby (Erma Pearl) Foster 1907–1940
    3. 3. Uthan (Carr) Foster 1916–1988
    4. 4. Basil (Edward) Foster 1919–1999
    5. 5. Hulen (Elery "Hoot") Foster 1922–1982
    6. 6. Elmo (Audrey) Foster 1925–2006
    7. 7. Cloyce ('Fuzz' Lee) Foster 1929–1987
    8. 8. Mary (Lou) Foster 1932–2004
    9. 9. Lester (Ray) Foster 1938–2013
    10. 10. Rhuby (Erma) Foster 1912–
  6. 6. Della (Mae) Foster 1884–1949
  7. 7. Ethel (Bessie) Foster 1890–1974
  8. 8. William ('Bill' Andrew) Foster 1893–1934

David Foster's Timeline

4 Records

1844
13 Aug 1844
Birth of David A Foster in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
David A Foster resided here in District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 19
David A Foster resided here in Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
1910
22 Nov 1910
Age 66
Death of David A Foster in Clay County, Arkansas, USA
Clay County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M432_131; Page: 119A; Image: 242
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 20, Washington, Illinois; Roll: M432_131; Page: 119A; Image: 242

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Richview, Washington, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Success, Clay County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, David Andrew Foster 22 Nov 1910

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1910
    Event Place: Clay County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Success, Clay County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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