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Elsie Ruth Foster 1894–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1894

Birth Location: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 Mar 1972

Death Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA

Father: John Foster

Mother: Mary Winder

Spouse(s): George Maynard

Children(s): Ruth Maynard

In 1894, Elsie Ruth Foster entered the world in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Stephen Foster And Mary Christina Winder. In 1900, Elsie Ruth Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Elsie Ruth Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Elsie Ruth Foster married George Elmer Maynard, and had children including Ruth Alice Maynard. Elsie Ruth Foster passed away in 1972 in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Elsie Ruth Foster entered the world in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Stephen Foster And Mary Christina Winder.
  • In 1900, Elsie Ruth Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Elsie Ruth Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Elsie Ruth Foster married George Elmer Maynard, and had children including Ruth Alice Maynard.
  • Elsie Ruth Foster passed away in 1972 in Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Foster
1853–1898
Birth Location: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
JF
Mary Winder
1853–1937
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

George Maynard
1886–1970
Birth Location: –
GM

Children(s)

Ruth Maynard
1916–2003
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
RM

Elsie Foster's Ancestors

Self
Elsie Foster
1894–1972
Birth Place: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Stephen Foster
1853–1898
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Christina) Winder
1853–1937
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Noah Foster
1830–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jane) Hodges
1833–1888
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Elsie Foster's Descendants

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Elsie (Ruth) Foster (22 Aug 1894–2 Mar 1972) m. George (Elmer) Maynard (10 April 1886–21 Jul 1970)
  1. 1. Ruth (Alice) Maynard 1916–2003 m. William (Bernard) Sieglaff 1908–1995

Elsie Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1894
22 Aug 1894
Birth of Elsie Ruth Foster in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1921
1921
Age 27
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Manila, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
1940
1940
Age 46
Elsie Ruth Foster resided here in Coronado, San Diego, California, USA
Coronado, San Diego, California, USA
1972
28 Feb 1972
Age 78
Death of Elsie Ruth Foster in New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, Connecticut, USA
1972
2 Mar 1972
Age 78
Burial of Elsie Ruth Foster in Arlington, Virginia, USA
Arlington, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1894
    Event Place: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    [2] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    [3] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers
    [7] Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_104; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 11B; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2342205

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Manila, Philippines
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Coronado, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1972
    Event Place: New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    [2] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery
    [5] Connecticut, U.S., Death Index, Connecticut Department of Public Health; Hartford, Connecticut, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1972
    Event Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Army Cemeteries Explorer; USA; Arlington National Cemetery
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