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Gertrude Jan Foster 1876–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1876

Birth Location: Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States

Death Date: 9 September 1956

Death Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Swancutt

Mother: Ann Lloyd

Spouse(s): Ira Foster

Children(s): Lynn Foster

In 1876, Gertrude Jan Foster entered the world in Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States, born to John Swancutt And Ann Lloyd. In 1880, Gertrude Jan Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. In 1900, Gertrude Jan Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa. Gertrude Jan Foster married Ira Harrison Foster, and had children including Lynn J Foster. Gertrude Jan Foster passed away in 1956 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Gertrude Jan Foster entered the world in Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States, born to John Swancutt And Ann Lloyd.
  • In 1880, Gertrude Jan Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1900, Gertrude Jan Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa.
  • Gertrude Jan Foster married Ira Harrison Foster, and had children including Lynn J Foster.
  • Gertrude Jan Foster passed away in 1956 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Swancutt
1836–1900
Birth Location: Llanbadarn Fynydd, Radnorshire, , Wales
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Ann Lloyd
1842–1924
Birth Location: Wales
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Spouses(s)

Ira Foster
1865–1957
Birth Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
IF

Children(s)

Lynn Foster
1895–
Birth Location: Iowa
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Gertrude Foster's Ancestors

Self
Gertrude Foster
1876–1956
Birth Place: Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States
Parents
John Swancutt
1836–1900
Llanbadarn Fynydd, Radnorshire, , Wales
Ann Lloyd
1842–1924
Wales
Grandparents
Benjamin Swancutt
1806–1878
Llananno, Radnorshire, , Wales
Jane Jones
1812–1880
Llananno, Radnorshire, , Wales
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Swancutt
1770–1851
Elizabeth Ingram
1779–1816
John Jones
1783–1868
Mary Sheen
1785–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Swancutt
1730–1804
Elizabeth Lloyd
1738–1809

Gertrude Foster's Descendants

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Gertrude (Jan) Foster (Jun 1876–9 September 1956) m. Ira (Harrison) Foster (8 Feb 1865–6 Aug 1957)
  1. 1. Lynn (J) Foster 1895–

Gertrude Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1876
Jun 1876
Birth of Gertrude Jan Foster in Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States
Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States
1880
1880
Age 4
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 34
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 44
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 49
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins
Jenkins
1930
1930
Age 54
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 59
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Gertrude Jan Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
1956
9 September 1956
Age 80
Death of Gertrude Jan Foster in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1876
    Event Place: Albany, Green, Wisconsin, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 66-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 141.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 669; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 540.0.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 669; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 542.0.
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 445.1000; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0407.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T623_448; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 114.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 25.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 445.1000; Enumeration District: 302; Image: 0407.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T623_448; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 114.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 25.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T625_503; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 141.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Jenkins
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: 669; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 540.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 66-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 66-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 September 1956
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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