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Dorcas Foster 1705–1749 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 24, 1705

Birth Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Death Date: 20 Dec 1749

Death Location: Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States

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Spouse(s): *Thomas Nesmeith

Children(s): Thomas Nesmith

In 1705, Dorcas Foster entered the world in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, born to Thomas Foster And Judith Foster. Dorcas Foster married Thomas Nesmeith, and had children including Thomas Nesmith. Dorcas Foster passed away in 1749 in Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1705, Dorcas Foster entered the world in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, born to Thomas Foster And Judith Foster.
  • Dorcas Foster married Thomas Nesmeith, and had children including Thomas Nesmith.
  • Dorcas Foster passed away in 1749 in Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Dorcas Foster's Ancestors

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Dorcas Foster
1705–1749
Birth Place: Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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Dorcas Foster's Descendants

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Dorcas Foster (Sep 24, 1705–20 Dec 1749) m. *Thomas Nesmeith (1703–1786)
  1. 1. Thomas Nesmith 1741–1814 m. Jennet ((Robeson)) Nesmith 1751–1821
    1. 1. Isaac (Campbell) Nesmith 1781–1861 m. Lettice (Sherrill) Nesmith 1784–1857
      1. 1. Jennet (Robeson Nesmith) Copeland 1810–1880 m. Lewis Copeland 1806–1873
        1. 1. Craven (Sherrill) Copeland 1826–1863 m. Manerva Copeland 1827–1873
        2. 2. Kittie (A) Copeland 1852–
        3. 3. John Copeland 1844–1915 m. Amanda Copeland 1848–1911
        4. 4. Hannah Copeland 1846–
        5. 5. Strider Copeland 1851–1902 m. Luraney South 1848–
        6. 6. Reuben Copeland 1863–
        7. 7. Sarah Copeland 1857–
        8. 8. Martha (J) Copeland 1855–
        9. 9. Leney Copeland 1858–
        10. 10. Wm Copeland 1843–
        11. 11. Eliza (Jane) Copeland 1833–
        12. 12. Orleand Copeland 1840–
        13. 13. James Copeland 1849–1922
      2. 2. Uriah (Sherrell) NeSmith 1814–1863
      3. 3. John (Neisbit) Nesmith 1807– m. Selina (Walker) Nesmith 1810–1846

Dorcas Foster's Timeline

5 Records

1705
Sep 24, 1705
Birth of Dorcas Foster in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
1720
abt 1720
Age 15
Dorcas Foster was married
None
1721
7 May 1721
Age 16
Dorcas Foster was baptized in Churchville, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Churchville, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
1731
1731
Age 26
Dorcas Foster was married in Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
1749
20 Dec 1749
Age 44
Death of Dorcas Foster in Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 24, 1705
    Event Place: Chelmsford, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records, Contributor: Boston Public Library; Publisher: Salem, Mass.: the Essex Institute; Date: 1914

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 7 May 1721
    Event Place: Churchville, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 135

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: abt 1720

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1731
    Event Place: Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1749
    Event Place: Montgomery, York, Pennsylvania, United States

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