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Lewis H. Foster 1871–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1871

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 29 Aug 1935

Death Location: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA

Father: William Foster

Mother: Sarah Clemens

Spouse(s): Katie Haberman

Children(s): Lena Foster, Clare Foster, Loretta Foster, Edna Foster, Orria Foster

In 1871, Lewis H. Foster entered the world in New York, born to William Henry Will Foster And Sarah A Clemens. In 1875, Lewis H. Foster resided in Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA. Lewis H. Foster married Katie M Haberman, and had children including Clare Foster, Edna Foster, Lena Foster, Loretta Foster, Orria E Foster. Lewis H. Foster passed away in 1935 in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Lewis H. Foster entered the world in New York, born to William Henry Will Foster And Sarah A Clemens.
  • In 1875, Lewis H. Foster resided in Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA.
  • Lewis H. Foster married Katie M Haberman, and had children including Clare Foster, Edna Foster, Lena Foster, Loretta Foster, Orria E Foster.
  • Lewis H. Foster passed away in 1935 in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Foster
1845–1915
Birth Location: Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA
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Sarah Clemens
1849–1922
Birth Location: United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Katie Haberman
1878–1910
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
KH

Children(s)

Lena Foster
1893–1964
Birth Location: Dolgeville, Herkimer County, New York, United States of America
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Clare Foster
1895–
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Loretta Foster
1896–1989
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Edna Foster
1898–
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Orria Foster
1896–1973
Birth Location: New York
OF

Lewis Foster's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Foster
1871–1935
Birth Place: New York
Parents
William Henry "Will" Foster
1845–1915
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA
Sarah (A) Clemens
1849–1922
United States of America
Grandparents
Aaron (Stiles) Foster
1822–1903
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
Hannah (L.) Getman
1825–1885
Salisbury, Herkimer Co., New York, USA
Chester Clemons
1812–1876
Herkimer County, New York, USA
Nancy Colwell
1813–1883
Herkimer County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elnathan Foster
1793–1843
Elizabeth Tallcott
1796–1849
Peter II
1792–1850
Elizabeth Dockstader
1798–1874
Rufus Clemons
1789–1855
Sally
1790–1865
Samuel Colwell
1771–1852
Lydia Colwell
1775–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Foster
1764–1846
Mary Streeter
1774–1852
Johan Getman
1764–1845
Elisabeth Richter
1764–1850
John DOCKSTADER
1771–1805
Margretta Hackney
1759–

Lewis Foster's Descendants

1.
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Lewis (H.) Foster (abt 1871–29 Aug 1935) m. Katie (M) Haberman (Aug 1878–abt 1910)
  1. 1. Lena Foster 1893–1964 m. Irving Congdon 1888–1953
    1. 1. Nellie (E.) Hobin 1916–1992
    2. 2. Irene (E) Floyde 1920–2006
    3. 3. Loretta Pohleven 1912–1997
    4. 4. Anna Congdon 1920–
    5. 5. Betta (M) Congdon 1914–
  2. 2. Clare Foster 1895–
  3. 3. Loretta Foster 1896–1989
  4. 4. Edna Foster 1898–
  5. 5. Orria (E) Foster 1896–1973 m. Lillian (Mae) Busch 1895–1952
    1. 1. Walter (Reid) Foster 1927–1982
    2. 2. Bernard (John) Foster 1919–1991 m. Mary (Ellen) Chadwick 1917–2004
    3. 3. Freda Foster 1920–1997
    4. 4. Grace (Thelma) Foster 1921–2006 m. Frederick (Theodore "Fred" Mergenthaler) Sr. 1912–1991 m. Cliff Cave 1920–
      1. 1. Frederick (Theodore "Fred" Mergenthaler) Jr. 1949–2010
      2. 2. Michael (Joseph "Mike" Mergenthaler) Sr. 1946–
    5. 5. Evelyn Foster 1925–
    6. 6. Evelyn (Rose "Evie") Foster 1924–2005 m. Robert (E) Carter 1920–
    7. 7. Jane (Elizabeth) Foster 1934–2017
    8. 8. Betty (Jane) Foster 1930–2013
    9. 9. Harold (John) Foster 1929–1998

Lewis Foster's Timeline

9 Records

1870
5 Jun 1870
Birth of Lewis H. Foster in Dolgeville, Fulton, New York, USA
Dolgeville, Fulton, New York, USA
1871
abt 1871
Birth of Lewis H. Foster in New York
New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 4
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA
Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Manheim, Herkimer, New York, USA
Manheim, Herkimer, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 44
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, United States
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, United States
1925
1925
Age 54
Lewis H. Foster resided here in Newport, Herkimer
Newport, Herkimer
1935
29 Aug 1935
Age 64
Death of Lewis H. Foster in Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Dolgeville, Fulton, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 838; Page: 377C; Enumeration District: 037
    [2] New York, State Census, 1875
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manheim, Herkimer, New York; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241040
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T624_952; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Oppenheim, Fulton, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York; Roll: 838; Page: 377C; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Manheim, Herkimer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manheim, Herkimer, New York; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1241040

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York; Roll: T624_952; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1374965

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Salisbury; County: Herkimer; Page: 27

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Newport, Herkimer
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Newport; County: Herkimer; Page: 13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1935
    Event Place: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York, USA
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