YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Grant E Foster 1866–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: November 1866

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 1956

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

Father: James Foster

Mother: Laura Curtis

Spouse(s): Ada Tyrrell

Children(s): Laura Minnis, Nina Bensend, Vere Foster, Vernice Foster

The story of Grant E Foster began in 1866 in Iowa. In 1880, Grant E Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. In 1935, Grant E Foster resided in Rural, Mitchell, Iowa. Grant E Foster married Ada Mardona Tyrrell, and had children including Laura Leone Minnis, Nina Bensend, Vere James Foster, Vernice L Foster. Grant E Foster passed away in 1956 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America.

Find more search results for Grant Foster
GF

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:
A
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

  • The story of Grant E Foster began in 1866 in Iowa.
  • In 1880, Grant E Foster resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1935, Grant E Foster resided in Rural, Mitchell, Iowa.
  • Grant E Foster married Ada Mardona Tyrrell, and had children including Laura Leone Minnis, Nina Bensend, Vere James Foster, Vernice L Foster.
  • Grant E Foster passed away in 1956 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Foster
1827–1922
Birth Location: Fairview, Erie, Pennsylvania,
JF
Laura Curtis
1831–1902
Birth Location: New York
LC

Spouses(s)

Ada Tyrrell
1864–1964
Birth Location: Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
AT

Children(s)

Laura Minnis
1902–1970
Birth Location: Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
LM
Nina Bensend
1901–1991
Birth Location: –
NB
Vere Foster
1897–1959
Birth Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
VF
Vernice Foster
1899–1973
Birth Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
VF

Grant Foster's Ancestors

Self
Grant Foster
1866–1956
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
James Caldwell Foster
1827–1922
Fairview, Erie, Pennsylvania,
Laura (Lovina) Curtis
1831–1902
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Grant Foster's Descendants

1.
GF
Grant (E) Foster (November 1866–1956) m. Ada (Mardona) Tyrrell (21 October 1864–7 July 1964)
  1. 1. Laura (Leone) Minnis 1902–1970
  2. 2. Nina Bensend 1901–1991
  3. 3. Vere (James) Foster 1897–1959
  4. 4. Vernice (L) Foster 1899–1973 m. Franchine Liveley 1897–1963
    1. 1. Darlene (Fay) Wiltgen 1920–1995
    2. 2. Donelle (Avis) Lively 1922–2015 m. Merrill (E) Markham 1917–1993
    3. 3. Roswell (Grant) Lively 1928–2008 m. Donna (M) Lively 1928–1997

Grant Foster's Timeline

6 Records

1866
November 1866
Birth of Grant E Foster in Iowa
Iowa
1880
1880
Age 14
Grant E Foster resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
1935
1935
Age 69
Grant E Foster resided here in Rural, Mitchell, Iowa
Rural, Mitchell, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 74
Grant E Foster resided here in Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 84
Grant E Foster resided here in Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
1956
1956
Age 90
Death of Grant E Foster
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: November 1866
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 66-5
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 449.2000; Enumeration District: 303; Image: 0416.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Riceville, Mitchell
    [5] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    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: 449.2000; Enumeration District: 303; Image: 0416.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 66-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 66-5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Riceville, Mitchell

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
Find more search results for Grant 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