YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mary Foster 1793–1834 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1793

Birth Location: Chester, Cheshire, England

Death Date: 30 Dec 1834

Death Location: Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England

Father: Joshua Foster

Mother: Mary WHITAKER

Spouse(s): Dr. Priestley

Children(s): Rachel Priestley, Alfred Priestley, Lawrence Priestley, Elizabeth Priestley

In 1793, Mary Foster entered the world in Chester, Cheshire, England, born to Joshua Foster And Mary Whitaker. Mary Foster married Dr Benjamin Priestley, and had children including Alfred Priestley, Elizabeth Priestley, Lawrence Priestley, Rachel Priestley. Mary Foster passed away in 1834 in Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England.

Find more search results for Mary Foster
MF

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

  • In 1793, Mary Foster entered the world in Chester, Cheshire, England, born to Joshua Foster And Mary Whitaker.
  • Mary Foster married Dr Benjamin Priestley, and had children including Alfred Priestley, Elizabeth Priestley, Lawrence Priestley, Rachel Priestley.
  • Mary Foster passed away in 1834 in Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Foster
1761–
Birth Location: Horbury Yorkshire, England
JF
Mary WHITAKER
1765–1831
Birth Location: Horbury, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
MW

Spouses(s)

Dr. Priestley
1797–1848
Birth Location: South Ossett Cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
DP

Children(s)

Rachel Priestley
1815–1839
Birth Location: Ossett
RP
Alfred Priestley
1826–1876
Birth Location: Horbury, Yorkshire, England
AP
Lawrence Priestley
1826–1875
Birth Location: Yorkshire, England
LP
Elizabeth Priestley
1823–
Birth Location: Chapelthorpe, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
EP

Mary Foster's Ancestors

Self
Mary Foster
1793–1834
Birth Place: Chester, Cheshire, England
Parents
Joshua Foster
1761–
Horbury Yorkshire, England
Mary WHITAKER
1765–1831
Horbury, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Foster's Descendants

1.
MF
Mary Foster (1793–30 Dec 1834) m. Dr. (Benjamin) Priestley (08 Mar 1797–14 Sep 1848)
  1. 1. Rachel Priestley 1815–1839 m. Enoch Lucas 1812–1905
    1. 1. George Lucas 1839–1901 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Crabtree 1840–1923
      1. 1. Wilfred Lucas 1863–1906 m. Agnes Lucas 1861–1945
        1. 1. Clifford Lucas 1897–1970 m. Ida Clegg 1906–1979 m. Dorothy (Emma) Chambers 1900–1933
        2. 2. Elsie (Janette) Lucas 1893–1965 m. Arthur Beaumont 1896–1959
        3. 3. Harry Lucas 1902–1912
        4. 4. Arthur (Ernest) Lucas 1886–1915 m. Mable (Luly) Lucas 1886–1962 m. Elizabeth (A) Steel 1889–
        5. 5. Enoch Lucas 1889–1962 m. Emma Sutcliffe 1895–1980 m. Mabel (Louisa) Truswell 1886–1914
      2. 2. Rachel Lucas 1861–1934 m. George Day 1862–
        1. 1. Sarah (Emma) Day 1896–
        2. 2. Ethel Day 1885–1970
      3. 3. Lorrison Lucas 1866–1930 m. Elizabeth Knighton 1867–
        1. 1. Horace Lucas 1895–1957 m. Ellen Hartley 1898–
        2. 2. Fred Lucas 1903–
        3. 3. John Lucas 1898–1900
        4. 4. George Lucas 1901–1901
      4. 4. Enock Lucas 1868–1887
      5. 5. John Lucas 1870–
      6. 6. Herbert Lucas 1873–1939
      7. 7. Edwin Lucas 1875–1954 m. Sarah Lucas 1875– m. Alice Lucas 1884–
        1. 1. Edith Lucas 1902–
        2. 2. Stanley Lucas 1904–
        3. 3. Grace Lucas 1909–
      8. 8. George (Henry) Lucas 1880–1940 m. Edith Lucas 1879–
      9. 9. Albert Lucas 1864–
    2. 2. Nathan Lucas 1840–1924
    3. 3. Nathan Lucas 1838–1924
    4. 4. Nancy Lucas 1840–1928
    5. 5. George Lucas 1839–1901
  2. 2. Alfred Priestley 1826–1876
  3. 3. Lawrence Priestley 1826–1875
  4. 4. Elizabeth Priestley 1823–

Mary Foster's Timeline

5 Records

1793
1793
Birth of Mary Foster in Chester, Cheshire, England
Chester, Cheshire, England
1834
Bef. 30 Dec 1834
Age 41
Death of Mary Foster in Horbury, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
Horbury, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
1834
30 Dec 1834
Age 41
Burial of Mary Foster in Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England
Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England
1851
1851
Age 58
Mary Foster resided here in Ossett cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
Ossett cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
1861
1861
Age 68
Mary Foster resided here in South Ossett, Ossett With Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
South Ossett, Ossett With Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Chester, Cheshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; New Reference Number: WDP135141
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3414; Folio: 4; Page: 1; GSU roll: 543128
    [3] 1851 England Census
    [4] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973
    [5] Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
    [6] Cheshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1998, Cheshire West and Chester Council; Cheshire, England; Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: EDB 1 (Box 6)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Ossett cum Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: South Ossett, Ossett With Gawthorpe, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 3414; Folio: 4; Page: 1; GSU roll: 543128

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: York, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 30 Dec 1834
    Event Place: Horbury, WAKEFIELD, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; New Reference Number: WDP135141
    [2] Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
    [3] Cheshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1998, Cheshire West and Chester Council; Cheshire, England; Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: EDB 1 (Box 6)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1834
    Event Place: Horbury, St Peter and St Leonard, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985, West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; New Reference Number: WDP13514/1
    [2] Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts
    [3] Cheshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1998, Cheshire West and Chester Council; Cheshire, England; Bishop's Transcripts; Reference: EDB 1 (Box 6)
Find more search results for Mary 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