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Vera Hedspeth Foster 1917–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Nov 1917

Birth Location: Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 Apr 1968

Death Location: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Hedgepath

Mother: Lula Hedspeth

Spouse(s): Paul Foster

Children(s): Ronnie Hedspeth, Lula Foster, Gerald Foster

In 1917, Vera Hedspeth Foster entered the world in Laurens, South Carolina, USA, born to John William Hedgepath And Lula Hedspeth. In 1920, Vera Hedspeth Foster resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1930, Vera Hedspeth Foster resided in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. Vera Hedspeth Foster married Paul Eddleman Foster, and had children including Freida Foster, Gerald Foster, John Anthony Foster, Lula Gail Foster, Ronnie Hedspeth. Vera Hedspeth Foster passed away in 1968 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Vera Hedspeth Foster entered the world in Laurens, South Carolina, USA, born to John William Hedgepath And Lula Hedspeth.
  • In 1920, Vera Hedspeth Foster resided in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Vera Hedspeth Foster resided in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Vera Hedspeth Foster married Paul Eddleman Foster, and had children including Freida Foster, Gerald Foster, John Anthony Foster, Lula Gail Foster, Ronnie Hedspeth.
  • Vera Hedspeth Foster passed away in 1968 in Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hedgepath
1889–1950
Birth Location: Laurens County, SC
JH
Lula Hedspeth
1889–1928
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
LH

Spouses(s)

Paul Foster
1915–1990
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
PF

Children(s)

Ronnie Hedspeth
1939–2021
Birth Location: Clinton, South Carolina
RH
Lula Foster
1950–2024
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
LF
Gerald Foster
1949–2020
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
GF

Vera Foster's Ancestors

Self
Vera Foster
1917–1968
Birth Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John William Hedgepath
1889–1950
Laurens County, SC
Lula Hedspeth
1889–1928
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
ELLENDER (TEMPERANCE "TEMPY") HEDGEPETH
1848–
SC
H (Martin) Puckett
1852–1916
Union County, South Carolina, USA
Eliza (Jane) Bagwell
1849–1929
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
JAMES HEDGEPETH
1810–1880
Nancy Hedgpeth
1812–
Henry Puckett
1823–1863
Amanda Puckett
1828–1880
Amy Bagwell
1813–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Hedspeth\Hudspeth\Hedgepath
1777–1850
Elizabeth Davis
1781–1852
John Puckett
1785–1823
Sarah Burke\Burk
1795–1860

Vera Foster's Descendants

1.
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Vera (Hedspeth) Foster (16 Nov 1917–30 Apr 1968) m. Paul (Eddleman) Foster (16 Oct 1915–31 May 1990)
  1. 1. Ronnie Hedspeth 1939–2021
  2. 2. Lula (Gail) Foster 1950–2024
  3. 3. Gerald Foster 1949–2020

Vera Foster's Timeline

6 Records

1917
16 Nov 1917
Birth of Vera Hedspeth Foster in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Vera Hedspeth Foster resided here in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Vera Hedspeth Foster resided here in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Vera Hedspeth Foster resided here in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina
Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 23
Vera Hedspeth Foster resided here in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1968
30 Apr 1968
Age 51
Death of Vera Hedspeth Foster in Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1917
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 30-14
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 62
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341937
    [4] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; South Carolina Certificates of Death; Year Range: 1968; Death County or Certificate Range: 07302-09136
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] South Carolina, County Marriage Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Country Marriage Records; Roll: LR10
    [7] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1917
    [8] Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1901-1975, Greenville County Library System; Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1700; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 62

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2341937

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 30-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03821; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 30-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 306 Bailey St.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Index-Journal; Publication Date: 1 May 1968; Publication Place: Greenwood, South Carolina, United States of America; ,0.46855018,0.9598831,0.794

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1968
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; South Carolina Certificates of Death; Year Range: 1968; Death County or Certificate Range: 07302-09136
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1901-1975, Greenville County Library System; Greenville, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clinton, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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