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Milton Thomas Foster 1905–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1905

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 30 May 1977

Death Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Foster

Mother: Lucy Foster

Spouse(s): Mildred Helms

Children(s): Betty Foster

In 1905, Milton Thomas Foster entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Noah Foster And Lucy Shelton Foster. In 1910, Milton Thomas Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1920, Milton Thomas Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Milton Thomas Foster married Mildred Helms, and had children including Betty Mcgee Helms Foster. Milton Thomas Foster passed away in 1977 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Milton Thomas Foster entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Noah Foster And Lucy Shelton Foster.
  • In 1910, Milton Thomas Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1920, Milton Thomas Foster resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Milton Thomas Foster married Mildred Helms, and had children including Betty Mcgee Helms Foster.
  • Milton Thomas Foster passed away in 1977 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Foster
1879–1954
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Lucy Foster
1880–1926
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mildred Helms
1912–2007
Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
MH

Children(s)

Betty Foster
1932–2018
Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
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Milton Foster's Ancestors

Self
Milton Foster
1905–1977
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Noah Foster
1879–1954
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Lucy (Shelton) Foster
1880–1926
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (W) Foster
1851–1914
Gwynn, Mathews, Virginia
Ellen (F.) Hunley
1853–1934
Mathews County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Noah Foster
1830–1882
Sarah Hodges
1833–1888
Thomas Hunley
1824–1893
Sarah Forrest
1835–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
George Forrest
1806–1880
Elizabeth Forrest
1803–

Milton Foster's Descendants

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Milton (Thomas) Foster (22 Feb 1905–30 May 1977) m. Mildred Helms (17 Aug 1912–04 Oct 2007)
  1. 1. Betty (Mcgee Helms) Foster 1932–2018 m. Claude (Berry Garrett) Jr 1930–2019

Milton Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1905
22 Feb 1905
Birth of Milton Thomas Foster in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1933
1933
Age 28
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1938
1938
Age 33
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 35
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Milton Thomas Foster resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1977
27 May 1977
Age 72
Death of Milton Thomas Foster in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1977
30 May 1977
Age 72
Burial of Milton Thomas Foster in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 257
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 74
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [7] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 7B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 8B; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 114-139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Norfolk; Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 114-139

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 257

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Norfolk, 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: Norfolk, Norfolk, Vi

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1977
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 May 1977
    Event Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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