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William Henderson Foster 1846–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 February 1846

Birth Location: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 May 1923

Death Location: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Thomas Foster

Mother: Lucinda (Catterland)

Spouse(s): Catherine Long

Children(s): William Foster, Elmo Foster, M Foster, Ruth Foster, Joseph Foster, M Foster, Margaret Foster, Della Foster

In 1846, William Henderson Foster entered the world in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States, born to Thomas Foster And Lucinda Vermelia Nellson Catterland. In 1860, William Henderson Foster resided in Moral, Shelby, Indiana, United States. In 1866, William Henderson Foster resided in Kentucky, USA. William Henderson Foster married Catherine Victorine Long, and had children including Della Foster, Elmo Thomas Foster, Joseph Russell Foster, M D Foster, M Drury Foster, Margaret Louis Foster, Ruth A Foster, William Bernard Foster. William Henderson Foster passed away in 1923 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1846, William Henderson Foster entered the world in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States, born to Thomas Foster And Lucinda Vermelia Nellson Catterland.
  • In 1860, William Henderson Foster resided in Moral, Shelby, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1866, William Henderson Foster resided in Kentucky, USA.
  • William Henderson Foster married Catherine Victorine Long, and had children including Della Foster, Elmo Thomas Foster, Joseph Russell Foster, M D Foster, M Drury Foster, Margaret Louis Foster, Ruth A Foster, William Bernard Foster.
  • William Henderson Foster passed away in 1923 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Foster
1820–1900
Birth Location: Owensboro, Davis Co, Kentucky, United States
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Lucinda (Catterland)
1823–1900
Birth Location: Marion, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Long
1863–1938
Birth Location: St Lawrence, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

William Foster
1888–1954
Birth Location: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
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Elmo Foster
1882–1965
Birth Location: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
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M Foster
1885–1960
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ruth Foster
1899–1960
Birth Location: Owensboro KY
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Joseph Foster
1892–1967
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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M Foster
1890–1960
Birth Location: Knottsville, Davies, KY
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Margaret Foster
1895–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Della Foster
1883–1964
Birth Location: Knottsville, Davies, KY
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William Foster's Ancestors

Self
William Foster
1846–1923
Birth Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Thomas Foster
1820–1900
Owensboro, Davis Co, Kentucky, United States
Lucinda ((Vermelia) Nellson) (Catterland)
1823–1900
Marion, Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Foster's Descendants

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William (Henderson) Foster (14 February 1846–14 May 1923) m. Catherine (Victorine) Long (13 Feb 1863–14 Aug 1938)
  1. 1. William (Bernard) Foster 1888–1954 m. Elizabeth (Catherine) Kirsch 1893–1970
    1. 1. Theresa (Catherine) Foster 1930–1948
    2. 2. Joseph (William) Foster 1932–1992
    3. 3. Edna (Elizabeth (Tegeler)) Foster 1914–1999 m. Elmer (Louis) Tegeler 1911–1978
    4. 4. Alma ("Sis" Victorine (Thomas)) Foster 1916–2015 m. Jesse (Lee) Thomas 1909–1978
    5. 5. Ruth (Louise (Bricher)) Foster 1921–2011 m. Joseph (M) Bricher –1992
    6. 6. Gertrude (Lillian) Foster 1923–2012 m. Francis (W) Dippel 1920–1985
    7. 7. Mary (Magdaline) Foster 1926–2017 m. Ralph (Anthony) Sauter 1919–1998
    8. 8. Margurite (Della) Foster 1928–2016 m. John (George) Hopkins 1926–2011
    9. 9. Anna (Marie Foster) (Wilcox) 1918–2012 m. Kenneth (E.) Wilcox 1920–2015
    10. 10. Frances (Bernice) Foster 1924–1925
    11. 11. Elmo (Bernard) Foster 1920–1987 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Stack 1923–2016
  2. 2. Elmo (Thomas) Foster 1882–1965 m. Mable Foster 1905–1992
  3. 3. M (D) Foster 1885–1960
  4. 4. Ruth (A) Foster 1899–1960 m. Emil (Sibrava Or) Sebrava 1892–
  5. 5. Joseph (Russell) Foster 1892–1967
  6. 6. M (Drury) Foster 1890–1960 m. Francis (R.) Daly 1871–1950 m. William (Herman) Maynard 1886–
  7. 7. Margaret (Louis) Foster 1895–
  8. 8. Della Foster 1883–1964 m. Fred Garret 1885–
    1. 1. Orville Garrett 1908–
    2. 2. Rubie (Lee) Garrett 1907–

William Foster's Timeline

12 Records

1846
14 February 1846
Birth of William Henderson Foster in Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 14
William Henderson Foster resided here in Moral, Shelby, Indiana, United States
Moral, Shelby, Indiana, United States
1866
1866
Age 20
William Henderson Foster resided here in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
William Henderson Foster resided here in Magisterial District 7, Knottsville Precinct (North Part), Daviess, Kentucky
Magisterial District 7, Knottsville Precinct (North Part), Daviess, Kentucky
1902
26 Sep 1902
Age 56
William Henderson Foster resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1903
1903
Age 57
William Henderson Foster resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
William Henderson Foster resided here in Magisterial District 8, Daviess, Kentucky
Magisterial District 8, Daviess, Kentucky
1911
1911
Age 65
William Henderson Foster resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1914
1914
Age 68
William Henderson Foster resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
William Henderson Foster resided here in Upper, Daviess, Kentucky
Upper, Daviess, Kentucky
1922
1922
Age 76
William Henderson Foster resided here in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
1923
14 May 1923
Age 77
Death of William Henderson Foster in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 February 1846
    Event Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Moral, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 859; Image: 383.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 8, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Indiana, U.S., CIVIL War Soldier Database Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Moral, Shelby, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Moral, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: 859; Image: 383.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 7, Knottsville Precinct (North Part), Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knottsville, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T623_518; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 37.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Messenger-Inquirer - 26 Sep 1902 - 6, 26 Sep 1902

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Messenger-Inquirer; Publication Date: 26 Sep 1902; Publication Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 8, Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 8, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upper, Daviess, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upper, Daviess, Kentucky; Roll: T625_567; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 58; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 May 1923
    Event Place: Owensboro, Kentucky
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Owensboro Messenger - 15 May 1923 - 3, Obituary for W. H. Foster 15 May 1923

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25-JUN-1923
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900., Foster, William H. - Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900. 25-JUN-1923

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Indiana, Page 1 - Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Indiana 1965

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1923
    Event Place: Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kentucky, Find A Grave Index, 1776-2012
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