He and Isabella are recorded together as buying land in 1721 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Name John Foster
Date 7 Aug 1739
Location Orange Co., VA
Property 84 a. in Spts. Co.
Notes This land record was originally published in "Virginia County Records - Spotsylvania County, 1721-1800, Volume I" edited by William Armstrong Crozier.
Remarks John Foster of Orange Co., planter, and Isabella, his wife, to Rice Curtis of Spts. Co. 25 4s. curr. 84 a. in Spts. Co.-part of pat. granted Larkin Chew, Decd., April 26, 1712, and by him conveyed to Robert King, etc., and by sd. King conveyed to sd. Fo
Description Grantor
Book C
John is mentioned a few times in the county activities: witnessing deeds, wills, and serving for several years as deputy sheriff. (needs specifics and dates)[citation needed]
Sources
History of Spotsylvania County. Need specific, replicable, full source citations.
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