Obed Foster (1786 - 1865)

Born 15 Aug 1786 in Whitingham, Windham County, Republic of Vermont

Ancestors

Husband of Sally (Coleman) Foster — married 5 Jan 1803 in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, United States

Died 11 Aug 1865 at age 78 in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont, United States

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Biography

Son of Jabez Foster, a mechanic, died age 79, of dysentery.- VT VR

-page 183: The Universalist society at Jacksonville was organized Dec. 31,

1849. At this meeting the society adopted a constitution and by-laws and a

profession of faith. Parley Starr Jr., David Jillson Jr. and Obed Foster were

choosen directors.

--page 209 Town Business - Whitingham February 16, 1820. -Recieved of

the Selectmen of Whitingham an Order on the Town Treasurer for Eight

Dollars and twenty five cents in full for building a Cage for Mr. Bemis.

[signed] Obed Foster

--Refers to the entry on page 209 above, the cage built for John Bemis who

was caged for about 20 years.

Source: Green leaves from Whitingham, Vermont: a history of the town by

Clark Jillson. Printed at the Private Press of the Author. Worcester, Mass.

1894. pg 83, 209, 230

Son- Sylvester Frederick Foster (1838-1900)

Parents: Jabez Foster (____ - 1818) Spouse: Sally Coleman Foster (1784 - 1858)

Children:

1. Jabez Foster (1808 - 1881)*
2. Ann D Foster Briggs (1815 - 1894)*
3. William Foster (1827 - 1892)*

Inscription: Col. Obed Foster Died Aug. 11, 1865 Æ 79 ~ Gone to a nobler rest ~ Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery Jacksonville Windham County Vermont, USA Plot: Row 8 N

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Sources

1. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #89196409Entered by Elizabeth Loftus.

Acknowledgments

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