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Walter Luther Foster 1887–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1887

Birth Location: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas

Death Date: Apr 1982

Death Location: West Plains, Howell, Missouri

Father: Robert Foster

Mother: Tabitha Staggs

Spouse(s): Iva Franks, Alice Hicks, Elsie Harden

Children(s): Donald Foster, Richard Foster, Marie Foster

In 1887, Walter Luther Foster entered the world in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, born to Robert Johnston Foster And Tabitha Jane Staggs. In 1900, Walter Luther Foster resided in Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas. In 1917, Walter Luther Foster resided in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas. Walter Luther Foster married Alice Marguerite Allie Hicks, Elsie Goad Harden, Iva Ruth Franks, and had children including Donald Dewayne Foster, Marie E Foster, Richard Foster. Walter Luther Foster passed away in 1982 in West Plains, Howell, Missouri.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Walter Luther Foster entered the world in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas, born to Robert Johnston Foster And Tabitha Jane Staggs.
  • In 1900, Walter Luther Foster resided in Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas.
  • In 1917, Walter Luther Foster resided in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas.
  • Walter Luther Foster married Alice Marguerite Allie Hicks, Elsie Goad Harden, Iva Ruth Franks, and had children including Donald Dewayne Foster, Marie E Foster, Richard Foster.
  • Walter Luther Foster passed away in 1982 in West Plains, Howell, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Foster's Ancestors

Self
Walter Foster
1887–1982
Birth Place: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
Parents
Robert Johnston Foster
1854–1945
Tennessee
Tabitha (Jane) Staggs
1853–1939
Calico Rock, Izard, Arkansas
Grandparents
William (C. "Bill") Foster
1827–1897
Hickman, Tennessee
Rebecca (Oliver) Morrow
1831–1896
Tennessee
Felix (Elbert Staggs) Sr.
1826–1904
Union, Tennessee
Bethunia (Perkins "Bethany") Stone
1828–1892
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Staggs
1800–1852
Mary Bell
1795–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Foster's Descendants

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Walter (Luther) Foster (24 Apr 1887–Apr 1982) m. Iva (Ruth) Franks (29 Dec 1896–3 Mar 1981) m. Alice (Marguerite "Allie") Hicks (1889–1962) m. Elsie (Goad) Harden (Abt. 1888–4 Sep 1976)
  1. 1. Donald (DeWayne) Foster 1915–1999
  2. 2. Richard Foster 1917–
  3. 3. Marie (E.) Foster 1922–

Walter Foster's Timeline

6 Records

1887
24 Apr 1887
Birth of Walter Luther Foster in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
1900
7 Jun 1900
Age 13
Walter Luther Foster resided here in Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas
Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas
1917
29 May 1917
Age 30
Walter Luther Foster resided here in Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 55
Walter Luther Foster resided here in West Plains, Howell, Missouri
West Plains, Howell, Missouri
1982
23 Apr 1982
Age 95
Death of Walter Luther Foster in West Plains, Howell, Missouri
West Plains, Howell, Missouri
1982
Apr 1982
Age 95
Burial of Walter Luther Foster
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1887
    Event Place: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 873
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Fulton County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0027

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mount Calm, Fulton, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 May 1917
    Event Place: Viola, Fulton, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Fulton County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: West Plains, Howell, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 873

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1982
    Event Place: West Plains, Howell, Missouri
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Apr 1982

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