YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edgar LaFayette Foster 1848–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jul 1848

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 01 Aug 1937

Death Location: Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Chester Foster

Mother: Zeporah Heigley

Spouse(s): Nancy Fowler

Children(s): Frank Foster

In 1848, Edgar LaFayette Foster entered the world in Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Chester Foster And Zeporah Zila Heigley. Edgar LaFayette Foster married Nancy J Fowler, and had children including Frank Foster. Edgar LaFayette Foster passed away in 1937 in Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Edgar Foster
EF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1848, Edgar LaFayette Foster entered the world in Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Chester Foster And Zeporah Zila Heigley.
  • Edgar LaFayette Foster married Nancy J Fowler, and had children including Frank Foster.
  • Edgar LaFayette Foster passed away in 1937 in Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Chester Foster
1831–1912
Birth Location: Greene, Chenango, New York, USA
CF
Zeporah Heigley
1813–
Birth Location: New York, USA
ZH

Spouses(s)

Nancy Fowler
1856–1924
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
NF

Children(s)

Frank Foster
1872–1949
Birth Location: Bridgewater, Pennsylvania
FF

Edgar Foster's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Foster
1848–1937
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Chester Foster
1831–1912
Greene, Chenango, New York, USA
Zeporah (Zila) Heigley
1813–
New York, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Stratton) Foster
1797–1882
Greenfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Betsey Slauson
1799–1887
New York
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Foster
1758–1832
Sally Stratton
1769–1862
David Davis
1773–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel II
1729–1800
Henry Davis
1752–1823
Rachel McCants
1755–1841

Edgar Foster's Descendants

1.
EF
Edgar (LaFayette) Foster (20 Jul 1848–01 Aug 1937) m. Nancy (J) Fowler (13 Jan 1856–1924)
  1. 1. Frank Foster 1872–1949 m. Florence (Emeline) Culver 1869–1940
    1. 1. Homer (Ives) Foster 1899–1980 m. Edna (Isabelle) Felton 1922–1987
      1. 1. Patricia (J.) Foster 1950–2017 m. Earl (Lafayette Benjamin,) Jr. 1940–2001

Edgar Foster's Timeline

3 Records

1848
20 Jul 1848
Birth of Edgar LaFayette Foster in Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1871
25 Aug 1871
Age 23
Edgar LaFayette Foster was married
None
1937
01 Aug 1937
Age 89
Death of Edgar LaFayette Foster in Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1848
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1871

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Aug 1937
    Event Place: Great Bend, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, USA
Find more search results for Edgar Foster

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE