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Ruth Ann Foster 1771–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1771

Birth Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Death Date: 26 Aug 1856

Death Location: Yadkin, North Carolina, United States

Father: Ebenezer Foster

Mother: Hannah Kittridge

Spouse(s): James Chappell

Children(s): Harrison Chappell, Lydia Chappell

In 1771, Ruth Ann Foster entered the world in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, born to Ebenezer Foster And Hannah Kittridge. In 1850, Ruth Ann Foster resided in South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA. Ruth Ann Foster married James C Chappell, and had children including Harrison Calvin Harry Chappell, Lydia Ann Ashley Chappell. Ruth Ann Foster passed away in 1856 in Yadkin, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1771, Ruth Ann Foster entered the world in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, born to Ebenezer Foster And Hannah Kittridge.
  • In 1850, Ruth Ann Foster resided in South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA.
  • Ruth Ann Foster married James C Chappell, and had children including Harrison Calvin Harry Chappell, Lydia Ann Ashley Chappell.
  • Ruth Ann Foster passed away in 1856 in Yadkin, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Foster
1744–1777
Birth Location: Chelmsford, Massachusetts
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Hannah Kittridge
1739–1784
Birth Location: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Chappell
1769–1850
Birth Location: Harford County, Maryland, USA
JC

Children(s)

Harrison Chappell
1817–1877
Birth Location: Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
HC
Lydia Chappell
1818–1870
Birth Location: Surry / Yadkin District, North Carolina, USA
LC

Ruth Foster's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Foster
1771–1856
Birth Place: Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Parents
Ebenezer Foster
1744–1777
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Hannah Kittridge
1739–1784
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Ebenezer Foster
1718–1763
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Sarah Parker?
1722–1754
Chelmsford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Foster's Descendants

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Ruth (Ann) Foster (11 Jul 1771–26 Aug 1856) m. James (C) Chappell (1769–Sep 1850)
  1. 1. Harrison (Calvin 'Harry') Chappell 1817–1877 m. Susannah (Adeline) Money 1819–1904
    1. 1. George (W) Chappell 1845–1890 m. Lydia, ("Lilly" Liddie) Berry 1855– m. Mary (Ann Frances) Phillips 1848– m. Mary (Ann "Molly") Wakefield 1840–1905
      1. 1. William (Cliford) Chapple 1882–1953 m. Bonnie (Beatrice) Kersey 1899–1961 m. Mattie (G) Baskin 1889–1970
        1. 1. Melvin (Carnell) Chapple 1925–2000 m. Sunny (Joyce) Dunigan 1931–1996 m. Nora (Mae) Sewell 1914–2003 m. Audrey (Clara "Peggy") Davis 1916–1999 m. Kathleen ("Gertrude" Nadine) King 1922–2005
        2. 2. Wayne (Bill) Chapple 1915–2010 m. Violet (Imogen) Owens 1922–1994 m. Ann (C) Meares 1923–1993
        3. 3. William (Ira) Chapple 1917–2004 m. Bonnie (M) Crownover 1926–
        4. 4. Warren (Gene) Chapple 1920–2007 m. Louella (M) Chapple 1931–2016 m. Ollie (Ruth) Stiffler 1931–2001 m. Frances Hynes 1908–
        5. 5. Larry (christopher) Chapple 1923–2001 m. Retta (R) Stratton 1920–1968 m. Lois (M) Wright 1942–2019
        6. 6. J (C) Chapple 1925–
        7. 7. Jean Peterson 1909–2000 m. Clyde (Henry) Brumley 1900– m. Clarence (Jessie) Harrison 1908–1981 m. James Eichor 1907–1976 m. Claude (Ernest) Peterson 1918–2011
      2. 2. Minnie (B) Chappell 1871–1903 m. Tom (W) Shook 1860–
        1. 1. Hubert (G) Shook 1887–
        2. 2. Ruth (V) Shook 1894–
        3. 3. Jame (M) Shook 1896–
        4. 4. May (A) Shook 1899–
        5. 5. Daniel (R) Shook 1899–
      3. 3. Robert (E Lee "Bob") Chappell 1874–1958 m. Floria (Bell) Chappell 1878–1957 m. M (E) Chappell 1860–
      4. 4. Walter (Cothern) Chappell 1879–1969 m. Nellie (Jane) Moore 1887–1965
        1. 1. Walter (Lee) Chappell 1910–1988 m. Bertha (Lee) Brady 1916–1998
        2. 2. Jack Chappell 1914–2009
        3. 3. Verbena Chappell 1906–1907
        4. 4. Vella (Mae) Chappell 1907–1996
        5. 5. James (Earl) Chappell 1918–1998 m. Maebelle (Jones) Schoen 1920–2001 m. Georgia (Willene) Turner 1918–1984
        6. 6. Robert (Bob) Chappell 1914–2008
        7. 7. Juanita Chappell 1920–2005
        8. 8. Allah (C) Chappell 1909–1995
        9. 9. Ergen Chappell 1913–1998
    2. 2. William (Charles) Chappell 1847–1932 m. Mary (Polly) Cockerham 1838–1926
      1. 1. Charles (Houston Chappell) * 1870–1939
      2. 2. Sarrah (Annie) Capps 1866–1945
      3. 3. Rachael (Emma) Hood 1873–1957 m. Jessie Hood 1871–1929
        1. 1. Robert (Lee) Hood 1894–1960 m. Maggie (Lee) Mitchell 1892–1976
      4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Owens 1878–1958
      5. 5. William (M.) Chappell 1878–1959
        1. 1. Amarinda ((amanda) billie) chappelle 1928–2007
    3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Chappell 1840–1925 m. Nathaniel Edwards 1802–1872 m. Edward Sprinkle 1820–1880 m. William Jolly 1826–1920
      1. 1. Richard (Ransom (Sprinkle)) Edwards 1862–1944 m. Emma (Jane) Moxley 1881–1964 m. Candice (Adina) Caudill 1862–1897
        1. 1. Ethel (Mae) Edwards 1905–1972
        2. 2. Annie Edwards 1909–
        3. 3. John (Odis) Edwards 1911–1993 m. Edith (F.) Freeman 1914–2005 m. Mary (A) Fenn 1924–
        4. 4. Rausa (J) Edwards 1899–
        5. 5. Clide Edwards 1902–
        6. 6. Tucker Edwards 1904–
        7. 7. Bill Edwards 1906–1972
        8. 8. William (Carlton "Carl") Edwards 1887–1972 m. Laura (Jane) Joines 1898–1961
        9. 9. George Edwards 1890–
        10. 10. Pasie Edwards 1893–
      2. 2. James (Hampton) Sprinkle 1854–1925
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Mollie") Sprinkle 1860–1950
      4. 4. William (Franklin) Edwards 1867–
    4. 4. Rufus (Calvin) Chappell 1862–1950 m. Margaret (Virginia) Chappell 1861–1931 m. Delia Rainey 1870–
      1. 1. Ollie (H) Chappell 1884–
      2. 2. Luther (Thomas) Chappell 1886–1956
      3. 3. Jewel (D) Chappell 1889–
      4. 4. Mary (M) Chappell 1892–
      5. 5. Robert (J) Chappell 1895–
      6. 6. Arthur (William) Chappell 1901–1989
      7. 7. Iler (Tennessee) Chappelle 1880–1965
    5. 5. Rebecca ("Beckie") Chappell 1838–1915 m. Abijah Hampton 1829– m. W (F) Brown 1824–
      1. 1. Rebecca Hampton 1872–
      2. 2. Suesanna Hampton 1878–
    6. 6. Mary (Ann) Chappell 1836–1935
    7. 7. James Chappell 1847–1937
    8. 8. Harrison Chappell 1849–1860
    9. 9. Thomas ("Tom" Martin) Chappell 1849–1929 m. Francis (G) Mobiley 1845–1887 m. Mary (Ellen) Green 1866–1929
      1. 1. James (Monroe) Chappell 1877–1950
      2. 2. Leeroy Chapel 1879–
      3. 3. Mary (Francis "Fannie") Chapel 1873–1938
      4. 4. William (Lee) Chappell 1879–1941
      5. 5. Rufus (Calvin Robert) Chappell 1897–1988 m. Hazel Chappell 1906–1999 m. Wennie Lovell 1905–1922
        1. 1. Shelba (Jean) Chappell 1942–2024 m. Frank Phillips 1921–1995
        2. 2. Norman (Lewis Chappell) Sr 1921–2008 m. Thelma (Frances Harden) (Minton) 1917–2002
        3. 3. Rufus (Calvin Chappell) Jr 1926–2002
        4. 4. Flora (Mae) Chappell 1928–2004
        5. 5. Glenda ("Clemmie" Lou) Chappell 1932–1995
      6. 6. Lucy Chappell 1903–
    10. 10. Judith (Juda Caroline) CHAPPELL 1851–1877 m. Robert (Briggs) GREEN 1844– m. Soloman MOBLEY 1841–1878
      1. 1. John (H) GREEN 1881–
      2. 2. Rosa (Bell) Palmer 1887–
      3. 3. Nettie (Adeline) GREEN 1891–1983
      4. 4. William (Soloman) MOBLEY 1872–1953
    11. 11. Susan (Adeline "Susie") Chappell 1853–1920
    12. 12. Reuben (Ransom "Rance") Chappell 1859–1925 m. Lillie Chaple 1867–
      1. 1. Robert Chaple 1887–
      2. 2. Benjamin Chaple 1889–
      3. 3. Albert Chaple 1892–
      4. 4. Mrytle Chaple 1895–
      5. 5. Della Chaple 1897–
      6. 6. Columbus Chaple 1899–
    13. 13. Henry (Harrison) Chappell 1856–1916 m. Callie (L) Chapel 1859–
      1. 1. Peal Chapel 1882–
      2. 2. Redman Chapel 1883–
      3. 3. Valley Chapel 1887–
      4. 4. Bessie Chapel 1889–
      5. 5. Susie Chapel 1891–
      6. 6. Ola Chapel 1893–
      7. 7. Malissa Chapel 1897–
    14. 14. Mary (Catherine "Mattie") CHAPPELL 1843–1934 m. Henry (Martin) Thomas 1839–1916
      1. 1. Lucinda (Jane) Thomas 1871–1947
      2. 2. John (T) Thomas 1866–1941
      3. 3. James Thomas 1876–1943
      4. 4. Henry (Harrison Eugene) Thomas 1878–1951
      5. 5. Joseph (Robert "Bob") Thomas 1878–1959 m. Mary (Bruce "Mollie") Slocum 1879–1969
        1. 1. Wilma (Ellen (Jim)) Thomas 1910–1984
        2. 2. Austin (W.) Thomas 1900–1984
        3. 3. Ironomi (Mary "Onnie") Thomas 1901–1993
        4. 4. Juanita (Arizona) Thomas 1904–1988
        5. 5. George (Alfred) Thomas 1906–1967 m. Helen (Grace) Bills 1925–2019
        6. 6. Cora (Carmen Lee) Thomas 1908–2002
        7. 7. Nancy (Eva) Thomas 1914–1968
        8. 8. Dollie (Opal) Thomas 1920–1997
        9. 9. Euthey (Faye) Thomas 1923–1926
        10. 10. Ophia Thomas 1910–
        11. 11. Beulah (Irene) Thomas 1917–1948
        12. 12. Beulah (Lee) Thomas 1918–1991
        13. 13. Lillian (Louella) Thomas 1912–1959
        14. 14. Onie Tomas 1902–
        15. 15. Vavy Tomas 1910–
        16. 16. Opal (D) Thomas 1921–
      6. 6. Martha (Ellen) Thomas 1884–1970
      7. 7. Unnamed 1865–
      8. 8. Robert (E) Thomas 1890–1890
      9. 9. Martha (Ellen) Thomas 1884–1970
    15. 15. Melissia chappell 1860–1871
    16. 16. Infant (Son) Chappell 1840–1840
  2. 2. Lydia (Ann Ashley) Chappell 1818–1870

Ruth Foster's Timeline

3 Records

1771
11 Jul 1771
Birth of Ruth Ann Foster in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
1850
1850
Age 79
Ruth Ann Foster resided here in South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
1856
26 Aug 1856
Age 85
Death of Ruth Ann Foster in Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Yadkin, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1771
    Event Place: Chelmsford, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Vital Records, Contributor: Boston Public Library; Publisher: Salem, Mass.: the Essex Institute; Date: 1914

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: South Division, Surry, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1856
    Event Place: Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
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