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Emory Miles Foster 1896–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 Jan 1949

Death Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Gustavus Foster

Mother: Lydia Bassett

Spouse(s): Marion Davis

Children(s):

In 1896, Emory Miles Foster entered the world in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Gustavus Lee Foster And Lydia Pierce Littie Bassett. In 1900, Emory Miles Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Emory Miles Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Emory Miles Foster married Marion Katherine Davis. Emory Miles Foster passed away in 1949 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Emory Miles Foster entered the world in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Gustavus Lee Foster And Lydia Pierce Littie Bassett.
  • In 1900, Emory Miles Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Emory Miles Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Emory Miles Foster married Marion Katherine Davis.
  • Emory Miles Foster passed away in 1949 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gustavus Foster
1861–1942
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
GF
Lydia Bassett
1869–1940
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

Marion Davis
1873–1939
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MD

Children(s)

Emory Foster's Ancestors

Self
Emory Foster
1896–1949
Birth Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Gustavus Lee Foster
1861–1942
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Lydia (Pierce "Littie") Bassett
1869–1940
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Andrew) Bassett
1836–1913
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Paulina ("Lina") Davis
1840–1883
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emory Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1896
21 Sep 1896
Birth of Emory Miles Foster in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1928
1928
Age 32
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Emory Miles Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1949
09 Jan 1949
Age 53
Death of Emory Miles Foster in Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
1949
11 Jan 1949
Age 53
Burial of Emory Miles Foster in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-4
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 566-09-8406; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 74
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [9] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [14] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Births, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 4; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 2B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984810

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Mathews, 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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1949
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 566-09-8406; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [6] Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 11 Jan 1949 - Page 5, Obituary for Emory Miles Foster 11 Jan 1949

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1949
    Event Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 11 Jan 1949 - Page 5, Obituary for Emory Miles Foster 11 Jan 1949
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