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Henry Sheldon Foster 1886–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1886

Birth Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1974

Death Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Foster

Mother: Selena Bassett

Spouse(s): Ruby Brooks, Allie Payne

Children(s): Mary Foster, Wilbert Foster

The story of Henry Sheldon Foster began in 1886 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Henry Sheldon Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Henry Sheldon Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Henry Sheldon Foster married Allie May Payne, Ruby Rose Brooks, and had children including Mary Selena Foster, Wilbert Thomas Foster. Henry Sheldon Foster passed away in 1974 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Sheldon Foster began in 1886 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Henry Sheldon Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Henry Sheldon Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Henry Sheldon Foster married Allie May Payne, Ruby Rose Brooks, and had children including Mary Selena Foster, Wilbert Thomas Foster.
  • Henry Sheldon Foster passed away in 1974 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Foster
1856–1928
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Selena Bassett
1858–1911
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruby Brooks
1890–1981
Birth Location: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
RB
Allie Payne
1889–1965
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Mary Foster
1918–2019
Birth Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Wilbert Foster
1914–1975
Birth Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Henry Foster's Ancestors

Self
Henry Foster
1886–1974
Birth Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles Edward Foster
1856–1928
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Selena (M.) Bassett
1858–1911
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Andrew) Bassett
1836–1913
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah Bassett
1830–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Foster's Descendants

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Henry (Sheldon) Foster (08 May 1886–21 Feb 1974) m. Ruby (Rose) Brooks (07 Nov 1890–30 Apr 1981) m. Allie (May) Payne (11 Aug 1889–20 May 1965)
  1. 1. Mary (Selena) Foster 1918–2019 m. William (Oren) Brooks 1917–2004
  2. 2. Wilbert (Thomas) Foster 1914–1975 m. Marjorie (Lee) Brooks 1918–2004
    1. 1. James (Sheldon Foster) Sr 1944–2018

Henry Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1886
08 May 1886
Birth of Henry Sheldon Foster in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
Henry Sheldon Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1974
19 Feb 1974
Age 88
Death of Henry Sheldon Foster in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1974
21 Feb 1974
Age 88
Burial of Henry Sheldon Foster in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1886
    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: 9B; Enumeration District: 58-5
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 231-50-4783; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1956
    [4] Maryland Military Men, 1917-1918, Maryland in the World War 1917-1919; Military and Naval Service Records, Volumes I & II
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 75
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [9] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144700
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Feb 1974; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.060288712,0.22230788,0.259
    [14] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Births, 1853-1911
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [16] Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 21 Feb 1974 - Page 19, Obituary for Henry Sheldon Foster 21 Feb 1974

    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: 7; Enumeration District: 0050; 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: 4A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 7A; Enumeration District: 75

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 9B; Enumeration District: 58-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 9B; Enumeration District: 58-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Blakes, 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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, 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: Piankitank, Mathews

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1974
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 231-50-4783; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1956
    [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., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Feb 1974; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, United States of America; ,0.060288712,0.22230788,0.259
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 21 Feb 1974 - Page 19, Obituary for Henry Sheldon Foster 21 Feb 1974

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1974
    Event Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 21 Feb 1974 - Page 19, Obituary for Henry Sheldon Foster 21 Feb 1974
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