Hosea Porter Foskett (1837 - 1921)

Born 31 Mar 1837 in Le Roy, Genesee, New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy S (Unknown) Foskett — married 18 Oct 1865 in Medina, Ohio, United States

Died 29 May 1921 at age 84 in Medina, Medina, Ohio, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

Hosea was born about 1837. He is the son of Hosea Foskett and Alma Thompson. He was a Civil War Capt. from Ohio between November, 1861 and May, 1864. He passed away after 1920. ^[1]

Commissioned an officer in Company I, Ohio 42nd Infantry Regiment on 22 Nov 1861. Promoted to Full 1st Lieutenant on 25 Jul 1862. Promoted to Full Captain on 11 Jul 1863. Mustered out on 09 May 1864. ^[2]

Newspapers

1886-Sep-10, "The Akron Beacon Journal"

Members of the old 42nd, O. V. I., who attended the reunion of that regiment at Lodi, report a very enjoyable time and cannot speak took highly of the hospitality of that lively little town. Capt. H. P. Foskett, of Medina, was elected first vice president of the association. ^[3]

1887-Aug-11, "The National Tribune"

H. P. Foskett, Medina: The survivors of Garfield's old regiment (42d Ohio) will hold a Reunion at Chippewa Lake, Aug. 31. ^[4]

1915-Oct-8, "The Medina Sentinel"

Fifty Years Together

The 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Foskett will occur on October 18, at which time they will be pleased to receive their friends informally either afternoon or evening, at their home 549 S. Court street. ^[5]

1921-Jun-2, “The Medina Sentinel”

Summons Comes to H. P. Foskett

Veteran Soldier and Medina Citizen Dies at Age of 84 Years.

Led Industrious Life and Had Prospered

In Failing Heath, End Was Hastened by Recent Attack of Bronchial Pneumonia

H. P. Foskett, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Medina village, and for nearly eighty years a resident of this vicinity, on Sunday, May 29, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, passed to “that bourne from which no traveler returns.”

Mr. Foskett had been in failing health for some time, mostly due to infirmities incident to his advance age, but his death was hastened by a recent attack of bronchial pneumonia affecting his heart.

Probably no man was better know to, or enjoyed the esteem and respect of a greater number of people of this village and vicinity than the one how is gone, where practically the whole of his long life was spent, and where by persistent industry and frugality he had prospered and been able to fortify himself and family against the years when he must lay aside business cares.

The deceased was born in Leroy, Genesee county, N. Y, March 31, 1837, son of Avrill and Mary Ann Foskett. His mother died when he was but five years of age, and the following year he came to Ohio with his grandfather, who settled in Lafayette township this county. Young Foskett was raised on the farm with his grandfather's family, living with them except for one year's residence on a farm in New York, until 1860, when he began reading law with J. B. Young of Medina.

In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in a company formed in Medina county, which was, after arriving at Camp Chase, distributed throughout the 42nd O. V. I. (Garfield's regiment). He was assigned to Co. K, of which company he was elected 2d lieutenant. He was in the service nearly three years, was twice promoted, last serving as captain of Cos. I and D. In 1863 Capt. Foskett was detailed to the Provost Department at New Orleans, where he inspected the passes and passports of passengers on all water craft except war vessels that cam to that port. He was in the battles of Middle Creek, Cumberland Gap, Tazewell, Charleston, Va., Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, and the other battles of the regiment.

From the army he returned to Medina, and engaged in the clothing business, under the firm name of Foskett & Saunders, who continued for three years, when he sold out and occupied a farm he had formerly bought, and lived on same for five years. In the fall of 1872 he was elected to county treasurer, and served two terms. He then engaged as salesman in the clothing house of Lewis Leon, in Cleveland, remaining with him about a year and a half, when he returned to Medina, and for some time was again in the clothing business with Al. Lewis. At the time of his death and for a number of years previous he had been a director of the Old Phoenix National Bank of Medina. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and a former commander of the local Grand Army post.

In the fall of 1865 he married Miss Nancy B. Swan, a native of Sharon township, this county, to who were born three children -- Harry S., (now dead), Burr A. of Lorain, O., and Helen R. Foskett, who resides at home with the widowed mother. These also survive two sisters, Mrs. D. A. Witter of Medina and Mrs. W. E. McKee of Mallett Creek, and one brother, M. E. Foskett, also of Mallet Creek.

Funeral services were held from the home tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Wm. J. Drew, pastor of the Congregational church, of which the deceased was long a member. Burial was made in Spring Grove cemetery. ^[6]

1921-Aug-25, “The Medina Sentinel”

Hosea Porter Foskett was born in Leroy, N. Y., March 31, 1837, and died at his home in Medina May 29, 1921, aged 84 years. When he was six years old his mother died and he then lived with is grandparents for eleven years. In 1854 he came to Brunswick and lived here three years. When 21 he entered Barnard's academy in Medina, two years later begam reading law with John B. Young, next year entered Hillsdale college in Michigan. In 1861 he enlisted in Garfield's 42d regiment. After the war he returned to Medina and on Oct. 18, 1865, he was married to Nancy Swan, and they lived in Medina where he was engaged in mercantile life. His wife died in 1917, and one son Harry in 1889. He is survived by one son, Burrough, one daughter, Helen, one brother, Mel Foskett and two sisters, Mrs. McKee and Mrs. Sadie Witter. ^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Entered by Doug Oltmanns, Apr 30, 2012
2. ↑ Historical Data Systems, comp. U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.
3. ↑ "The Akron Beacon Journal", (Akron, Ohio), 1886-Sep-10, page 4, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39976611/the_akron_beacon_journal/
4. ↑ "The National Tribune", (Washington, District of Columbia), 1887-Aug-11, page 6, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39976837/the_national_tribune/
5. ↑ "The Medina Sentinel", (Medina, Ohio), 1915-Oct-8, page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39977328/the_medina_sentinel/
6. ↑ ”The Medina Sentinel”, (Medina, Ohio), 1921-Jun-2, page 1, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39956346/the_medina_sentinel/
7. ↑ ”The Medina Sentinel”, (Medina, Ohio), 1921-Aug-25, page 2, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39975100/the_medina_sentinel/

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Census

• "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6LQ-343 : 14 June 2019), Hosea P Foskett, 1870.

• "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M89Y-72Z : 12 August 2017), H Porter Foskett, Medina, Medina, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district ED 195, sheet 356C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,047.

• "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMDB-W6G : accessed 2 December 2019), Hosea Foskett, Medina & Montville Townships Medina village, Medina, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 49, sheet 1B, family 29, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,302.

• "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLN4-9K5 : accessed 2 December 2019), Porter H Foskett, Montville, Medina, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 139, sheet 25B, family 690, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1205; FHL microfilm 1,375,218.

• "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDG2-2VP : accessed 2 December 2019), Jasen Porter Foskett, Montville, Medina, Ohio, United States; citing ED 75, sheet 5A, line 6, family 123, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1417; FHL microfilm 1,821,417.

Marriage

• "Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDJN-T8M : 10 February 2018), H. P. Foskett and Nancy B. Swan, 18 Oct 1865; citing Medina,Ohio, reference ; FHL microfilm 0423820 V. D, D1.

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZZD-DF8 : 29 September 2021), H P Foskett and Nancy B Swan, 1865.

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZZ6-8VL : 29 September 2021), H.P. Foskett and Nancy B. Swan, 1865.

Military

• "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K64D-TZ3 : 20 August 2019), Porter H Foskett, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,634,796.

Death

• "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8P9-8CW : 15 August 2019), Hosea Porter Foskett, 29 May 1921; citing Medina, Medina, Ohio, reference fn 29204; FHL microfilm 1,991,592.

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88165415/hosea-porter-foskett : accessed 07 October 2021), memorial page for Hosea Porter “Port” Foskett (31 Mar 1837–29 May 1921), Find a Grave Memorial ID 88165415, citing Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina, Medina County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by Karen Donner (contributor 47731687) .
  • Find A Grave: Memorial #88165415

• "BillionGraves Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK95-79DG : 15 September 2015), H. P. Foskett, died 1921; citing BillionGraves (http://www.billiongraves.com : 2012), Burial at Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina, Medina, Ohio, United States.

Children’s Birth

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XX7P-GX5 : 11 February 2018), H. T. Foskelt in entry for Helen Ruth Foskelt, 30 Jan 1869; citing , , MEDINA, OHIO, reference ; FHL microfilm 423,828.

• "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X65R-DZ2 : 11 February 2018), H. P. Foskett in entry for Buris A. Foskett, 20 Jun 1874; citing , , MEDINA, OHIO, reference 2:16V7GJS; FHL microfilm 423,828.

• "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNQ5-67F : 8 March 2021), H.p. Foskett in entry for Helen Ruth Foskett, 1869.

• "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNQG-1L2 : 8 March 2021), H.p. Foskett in entry for Buris A. Foskett, 1874.

Children’s Marriage

• "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDL9-3YD : 26 August 2019), H. P. Foskett in entry for Burroughs A. Foskett and Gertrude Irene Newcomb, 24 Jun 1902; citing Marriage, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States, 30557 P139, Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society, Columbus; FHL microfilm.

Children's Death

• "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZCS-MQM : 8 March 2021), H.P. Foskett in entry for Helen Ruth Foskett, 19 Jun 1941; citing Lodi, Medina, Ohio, reference fn 38272; FHL microfilm 2,023,918.