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Peter Ransome Foster 1778–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 FEB 1778

Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1 MAY 1873

Death Location: Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA

Father: Beverly Sr

Mother: ELIZABETH COMAN

Spouse(s): Sarah James

Children(s): Nancy Foster, Joesph Foster, Robert Foster, Sarah Foster, Peter Foster, James Foster, Eliza Foster, William Foster, Martha Foster, Elliott Foster, John Foster

The story of Peter Ransome Foster began in 1778 in Brunswick County, Virginia, USA. Peter Ransome Foster married Sarah Sally James, and had children including Eliza Pease Foster, Elliott Rutherford Foster, James Harrison Foster, Joesph P Foster, John Coman Foster, Martha Matilda Foster, Nancy R Faulster Foster, Peter Ransome Foster, Robert Lenoir Foster, Sarah Elizabeth Foster, William Ransome Foster. Peter Ransome Foster passed away in 1873 in Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Ransome Foster began in 1778 in Brunswick County, Virginia, USA.
  • Peter Ransome Foster married Sarah Sally James, and had children including Eliza Pease Foster, Elliott Rutherford Foster, James Harrison Foster, Joesph P Foster, John Coman Foster, Martha Matilda Foster, Nancy R Faulster Foster, Peter Ransome Foster, Robert Lenoir Foster, Sarah Elizabeth Foster, William Ransome Foster.
  • Peter Ransome Foster passed away in 1873 in Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Beverly Sr
1748–1803
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
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ELIZABETH COMAN
1752–1813
Birth Location: Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Sarah James
1780–1875
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
SJ

Children(s)

Nancy Foster
1806–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Joesph Foster
1817–1892
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JF
Robert Foster
1806–1860
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
RF
Sarah Foster
1812–1850
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
SF
Peter Foster
1826–1892
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
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James Foster
1815–1872
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
JF
Eliza Foster
1821–1870
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
EF
William Foster
1808–1870
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
WF
Martha Foster
1812–1875
Birth Location: Greene, Tennessee, USA
MF
Elliott Foster
1830–1901
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
EF
John Foster
1807–1860
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, USA
JF

Peter Foster's Ancestors

Self
Peter Foster
1778–1873
Birth Place: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Beverly Ransome Foster Sr
1748–1803
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America
ELIZABETH COMAN
1752–1813
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard Foster
1723–1794
Gloucester, Gloucester, VA.
Susannah Rand
1723–1794
Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
John Coman
1725–1757
Virginia, United States
Elizabeth ((Coman)) Harwood
1727–1759
Albemarle Parish, Surry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hachaliah Foster
1695–1783
Elizabeth Ransome
1700–1776
William Ransom
1700–1748
Elizabeth Randolph
1702–1776
John I
1693–
Jane Moody
1694–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Foster's Descendants

1.
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Peter (Ransome) Foster (23 FEB 1778–1 MAY 1873) m. Sarah (Sally) James (1780–5 SEP 1875)
  1. 1. Nancy (R. (Faulster )) Foster 1806–1850 m. Peter Burkhart 1799–1875
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Burkhart 1839–1918 m. William (Matthew) Cox 1839–1909
      1. 1. Harriett (Cellia) Cox 1870– m. Robert (Lee Watson) Sr 1870–1954
        1. 1. Ida (Frances) Watson 1899–1989 m. Arthur (Gould "A G" McWhorter (Smith Adopted) Name) 1889–1946 m. Walter (Henry Moore) Sr 1893–1963 m. Joseph (Calberth) Snell 1895–1918
        2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Watson 1892–1981 m. James (Marion) Browning 1888–1952
        3. 3. Elizabeth Watson 1890–1890
        4. 4. Nora (M) Watson 1891–1908
        5. 5. Ruby Watson 1905–2001 m. Marius Jensen 1891–1969
        6. 6. Robert Watson 1910–1996 m. Lucille Gray 1909–2003
        7. 7. Philip (Fredrick) Watson 1896–1984 m. Etta (L) Roberts 1893–1958
        8. 8. Esther (Cleo) Watson 1902–1992 m. John (Arthur) Burkleo 1891–1968
      2. 2. J. (C.) Cox 1874–
      3. 3. M. (A.) Cox 1877–
      4. 4. J. (A.) Cox 1868–
      5. 5. William (Matthew) Cox 1880–
      6. 6. Roxie (Effie) Cox 1877–1956
      7. 7. JOHN (G) Cox 1884–
      8. 8. Joseph (David) Cox 1874–1963 m. Martha (Jane Estella (Mattie)) Kennedy 1877–1965
        1. 1. Lucy (Rachel) Cox 1903–1998
        2. 2. Norman (Edgar) Cox 1919–1982
        3. 3. Laurence (Kennedy David) Cox 1911–
        4. 4. Bessie (Eunice) Cox 1902–1989
        5. 5. Gladys (Viola) Cox 1900–1994
        6. 6. Gracie (Ruth) Cox 1906–1987
        7. 7. Pearl (Varnell) Cox 1899–1968
        8. 8. William (Alfred) Cox 1896–1996
      9. 9. Charly (Matison) Cox 1860–
      10. 10. Lucy (Myrtle) Cox 1883–
      11. 11. Lenora (Augusta) Cox 1864–1894 m. Robert (Oscar) Cleveland 1862–1929
        1. 1. Wiler Cleaveland 1893–
        2. 2. Earnest Cleaveland 1891–
        3. 3. Grover Cleaveland 1889–
        4. 4. Ethel Cleaveland 1888–
        5. 5. Annie Cleaveland 1886–
        6. 6. Joe (Weir) Cleveland 1892–1950
      12. 12. Annie Cox 1859–
      13. 13. John (Guess) Cox 1866–1937 m. Ora (B) Cox 1880–
        1. 1. Marion (E) Cox 1914–
        2. 2. John (H) Cox 1911–
      14. 14. Mary (Francis (Fannie)) Cox 1868–1897 m. John (Edwin "Eddie") Griffin 1869–
        1. 1. William (Carl) Griffin 1892–1916
        2. 2. Richard Griffin 1895–1973
        3. 3. Eugenia Griffin 1896–1926 m. Jessie (J) Ince 1887–
      15. 15. Paley Cox 1872–
      16. 16. Ellen (A) Cox 1865–
      17. 17. John Cox 1867–
      18. 18. Mary (F) Cox 1859–1869
    2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Burkhart 1834–1924
      1. 1. Thomas (Aaron) SCEVERS 1873–1957
        1. 1. Eliza ("Liza" Elenoer) Scevers 1897–1936
        2. 2. Jessie (Viola) SCEVERS 1908–1981
        3. 3. Jessie (Viola) SCEVERS 1908–1981
        4. 4. Jessie (Viola) Scevers 1908–1981
    3. 3. Sarah (C.) Burkhart 1841–
    4. 4. Lewis (B.) Burkhart 1838–1903
      1. 1. Josephine ("Josie") Burkhart 1870–1959
        1. 1. Eligah (Argie N.) Bates 1894–1990
    5. 5. Alexander Burkhart 1828–1881
    6. 6. John Burkhart 1827–1911
    7. 7. Joel (P.) Burkhart 1845–
    8. 8. George (William) Burkhart 1835–1925
    9. 9. Peter (F.) Burkhart 1830–1893
    10. 10. Jackson (L.) Burkhart 1847–1909
    11. 11. William (Henry Harrison) Burkhart 1843–1874 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Pamplin 1848–1896
      1. 1. Mary (Lucinda "Ann") Burkhart 1874–1942 m. Louis (Welch) Hoover 1872–1957
        1. 1. Vina Hoover 1893–1982
        2. 2. Hettie (Rea) Hoover 1897–1990 m. Thomas (Floyd) Roby 1893–1981
        3. 3. Callie (Emily Hoover) (Simpson) 1900–1972
        4. 4. Tillie Hoover 1906–1925
        5. 5. Ethel (Hazel Hoover) (Philpot) 1913–2010
        6. 6. Henry (Ancil) Hoover 1895–1976
      2. 2. William (Edward) Burkhart 1869–1954
      3. 3. Sarah (Emily) Burkhart 1871–1946
      4. 4. Mary (Alice) Burkhart 1872–1910
    12. 12. Isaac (Marion) Burkhart 1844–1913 m. Sarah (Jane) Honeycutt 1854–1938 m. Pearl (Sallie) Dodson 1848–1875
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Burkhart 1899–1987 m. Mary (Lee) Land 1906–1971
        1. 1. Andrew (J Burkhart) Jr 1923–1976 m. Mabel (Helois) Smith 1917–1998
        2. 2. Jane (Lee) Burkhart 1929–2016
      2. 2. J (W) Burkhart 1873–1932
      3. 3. James (A.) Burkhart 1892–1969
      4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Burkhart 1888–1972
      5. 5. Elbert Burkhart 1898–
      6. 6. Annie (Pearl "Pearl") Burkhart 1897–1978
      7. 7. Ada Burkhart 1895–1970
      8. 8. Emma Burkhart 1885–1981
      9. 9. Rhoda Burkhart 1879–
      10. 10. Archie Burkhart 1882–
      11. 11. Eura (Lee) Burkhart 1883–1963
      12. 12. Joseph (Peter) Burkhart 1875–1956
      13. 13. Nancy (M.) Burkhart 1868–1901
      14. 14. Mary (Ellen) Burkhart 1870–1940
      15. 15. John (William) Burkhart 1872–1932
    13. 13. James (H.) Burkhart 1824–1911
      1. 1. Peter (Frederick) Burkhart 1852–1944
        1. 1. Lester (Seay) Burkhart 1899–1972
        2. 2. Lester (Seay) Burkhart 1899–1972
        3. 3. Lester (Seay) Burkhart 1899–1972
        4. 4. Lester (Seay) Burkhart 1899–1972
      2. 2. Mary (Margaret) Burkhart 1856–1933
        1. 1. Lillian (Viola) O'Brien 1893–1977
  2. 2. Joesph (P) Foster 1817–1892
  3. 3. Robert (Lenoir) Foster 1806–1860
    1. 1. Nancy Foster 1832–1900
      1. 1. Joseph (Benton) Keffer 1849–1924
        1. 1. Pearl (Benton) Keffer 1888–1948
    2. 2. Nancy Foster 1832–1900
      1. 1. Joseph (Benton) Keffer 1849–1924
        1. 1. Harrison (Edward) Keffer 1877–1953
        2. 2. Pearl (Benton) Keffer 1888–1948
  4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Foster 1812–1850
  5. 5. Peter (Ransome) Foster 1826–1892 m. Delilah (Catherine) Marshall 1830–1885
    1. 1. Thomas (E) Foster 1857–1933
      1. 1. Samuel (Ransom) Foster 1894–1948
        1. 1. Violet (Florene) Foster 1919–1985
    2. 2. Peter (R. Foster) Jr. 1866–
    3. 3. Francis (M.) Foster 1867–
    4. 4. Chales (G.) Foster 1870–
    5. 5. Sarah (E.) Foster 1868–
    6. 6. Nelson (Ira Ara) \Foster 1863–1928 m. Mary (Jane Morgan) Foster 1867–1950
      1. 1. Wesley (Ashworth) Foster 1905–1969
      2. 2. Francis ("Frank" Marion) Foster 1899–1957
      3. 3. Ballinger ("Ball" Joseph) Foster 1893–1976
        1. 1. Henry (Nelson) Foster 1921–1953
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Foster 1890–1951
      5. 5. Thirsey (Miller) Foster 1909–1954
      6. 6. William ("Willie" Rance) Foster 1888–1966
      7. 7. Kathern (Ira) Foster 1896–1967
    7. 7. Clarinda Foster 1859–1859
    8. 8. William (J) Foster 1854–
  6. 6. James (Harrison) Foster 1815–1872
  7. 7. Eliza (Pease) Foster 1821–1870
  8. 8. William (Ransome) Foster 1808–1870
  9. 9. Martha (Matilda) Foster 1812–1875 m. Myers (Nicholas) Trobaugh 1807–1880
    1. 1. Cynthia (Delilah) Trobaugh 1836–1925
      1. 1. Rosetta ('Zetta' (Trobaugh) {CRUMBACKER}) Hurless 1872–1949
        1. 1. Dwight (A H) Crumbecker 1900–1947
    2. 2. Isaac (Dawson) Trobaugh 1839–1876
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth Trobaugh) (Bell) 1832–1921
    4. 4. Barbara (Catherine Trobaugh (Shuckhart) Boles) 1841–1919 m. Christopher Shuckhart 1833–
      1. 1. George Shuckhart 1860–
      2. 2. Eliza (A) Shuckhart 1862–
      3. 3. William Shuckhart 1864–
      4. 4. John (W) Shuckhart 1865–
      5. 5. Mary (J) Shuckhart 1867–
      6. 6. Joseph Shuckhart 1869–
    5. 5. Eliza (Emily Trobaugh) (Cole) 1851–1938
    6. 6. Daniel (Myers) Trobaugh 1839–1906
  10. 10. Elliott (Rutherford) Foster 1830–1901
    1. 1. William (Sherman) Foster 1866–1942
      1. 1. Abigail (Pauline) Foster 1904–1986
        1. 1. James (Earl) Dennis 1937–1997
  11. 11. John (Coman) Foster 1807–1860 m. Malinda Fry 1816–1860
    1. 1. Nancy Foster 1847–
    2. 2. John (J.) Foster 1844–1911
    3. 3. Henry Foster 1841–
    4. 4. Sarah (Susanna) Foster 1839–
    5. 5. William ("Bill") Foster 1836–1913

Peter Foster's Timeline

3 Records

1778
22 FEB 1778
Birth of Peter Ransome Foster in Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
1778
23 FEB 1778
Birth of Peter Ransome Foster in Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
1873
1 MAY 1873
Age 95
Death of Peter Ransome Foster in Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 FEB 1778
    Event Place: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 FEB 1778
    Event Place: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 MAY 1873
    Event Place: Wilkensons Crossroad, Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
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