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Gideon Dexter Foster 1870–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 MAY 1870

Birth Location: Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 30 APR 1934

Death Location: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Father: James Foster

Mother: Hannah Catherine

Spouse(s): Mary Reynolds

Children(s):

In 1870, Gideon Dexter Foster entered the world in Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, born to James Foster And Hannah Catherine. In 1877, Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated. In 1879, Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated. Gideon Dexter Foster married Mary Ann Reynolds. Gideon Dexter Foster passed away in 1934 in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Gideon Dexter Foster entered the world in Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, born to James Foster And Hannah Catherine.
  • In 1877, Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated.
  • In 1879, Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated.
  • Gideon Dexter Foster married Mary Ann Reynolds.
  • Gideon Dexter Foster passed away in 1934 in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gideon Foster's Ancestors

Self
Gideon Foster
1870–1934
Birth Place: Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Parents
James Foster
1835–1903
W. Danby Tompkins County NY
Hannah Catherine
1846–1906
Canada
Grandparents
John Foster
1788–1859
Williamstown, MA
Lorinda Treadwell
1788–1865
New Milford, CT
Great-Grandparents
David Foster
1758–1821
Lydia White
1756–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Foster
1725–1789
Phoebe Wing
1726–1790

Gideon Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1870
1 MAY 1870
Birth of Gideon Dexter Foster in Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
1877
1877
Age 7
Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated
None
1879
1879
Age 9
Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated
None
1880
1880
Age 10
Gideon Dexter Foster immigrated
None
1900
1900
Age 30
Gideon Dexter Foster resided here in Burnside township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
Burnside township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
1910
1910
Age 40
Gideon Dexter Foster resided here in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1920
1920
Age 50
Gideon Dexter Foster resided here in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1930
1930
Age 60
Gideon Dexter Foster resided here in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
1934
1934
Age 64
Burial of Gideon Dexter Foster in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America
Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America
1934
30 APR 1934
Age 64
Death of Gideon Dexter Foster in Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 MAY 1870
    Event Place: Tillsonburg, Oxford, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 September 2018), Gideon D Foster in entry for Elva June Foster, 1894; citing Birth, various county courts, Michigan.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 September 2018), Gideon D Foster in entry for James N Foter, 1893; citing Birth, various county courts, Michigan.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 7 September 2018), Gideon D Foster in entry for Clara Arvella Foster, 1908; citing Birth, various county courts, Michigan.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 13 February 2019), Dexter Foster, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 25, sheet 6A, line 11, family 154, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1028; FHL microfilm 2,340,763.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 13 February 2019), Dexter Foster, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 150, sheet 8A, family 166, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 674; FHL microfilm 1,374,687.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1920," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 13 February 2019), Dexter Foster, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States; citing ED 159, sheet 6B, line 82, family 143, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 796; FHL microfilm 1,820,796.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for Elva June Foster, 01 Dec 1894; citing item 2 p 12 rn 7792, Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,322,560.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 March 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing item 2 p 16 rn 7454, Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,322,382.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Gideon Dexter Foster, 1934; Burial, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America, Marlette City Cemetery; citing record ID 62251797, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 May 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ID Bk 4 P 73, various county clerks and libraries, Michigan; FHL microfilm 974,259.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 15 January 2019), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 1891.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1900," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 13 February 2019), Dexter Foster, Burnside township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 32, sheet 9A, family 189, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,724.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Gideon Dexter Foster, 1934; Burial, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America, Marlette City Cemetery; citing record ID 62251797, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 APR 1934
    Event Place: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 December 2015), Gideon Dexter Foster, 1934; Burial, Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States of America, Marlette City Cemetery; citing record ID 62251797, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1877
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1879
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burnside township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 23 December 2018, 16:33), entry for Gideon Dexter Foster(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L6FP-WZ9
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster and Mary A. Reynolds, 24 Dec 1891; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 2,342,491.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Gideon D. Foster in entry for James N. Foster, 10 May 1893; citing Burnside, Lapeer, Michigan, reference ; FHL microfilm 974,253.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 13 March 2018), Gideon Dexter Foster, 30 Apr 1934; citing Marlette, Sanilac, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,973,091.

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