George Foster (1639 - 1697)

Born 1639 in Colony of Virginia

Husband of Hannah (Clements) Foster — married 3 Jul 1688 in Virginia

Descendants

Died 15 Dec 1697 at about age 58 in Colony of Virginia

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George Foster was born maybe in 1639. Or there are two different George Foster's one older and the other younger living in Southwark, Surry County, VA about the same time. The Surry County Tithables don't seem to indicate that.

In April of 1663 George Foster of Surry Co., conveyed to John Clements, both of Southwark Parish, surry Co., 50 acres of land , lying on the east side of Gray's Creek,^[1] and branch of Reedy Swamp. Witnessed by Nathaniel Stanton and George Blow.

Thomas Foster, son of George Foster decd. was mentioned in the Will of John Clements, Sr. of Surry County, VA in 1704, It's believed that John Clements, Sr.'s daughter named Hannah was married to George Foster and together they had a son Thomas, born abt. 1690 in Surry County, VA. It's possible that Hannah died a short time after his birth, because it would seem that George Foster remarried a women named Anne, who is mentioned in George's Will in 1697. It would seem that Thomas was the only grandchild of George & Hannah Foster was most likely the only child they had together.

If there was only one George Foster born 1639, died 1697, then most likely he was married three times:

• 1st wife Elizabeth_ _ _ _? She may been "Elizabeth Witherington": 3 children were born: William, Elizabeth & Mary
• 2nd wife Hannah Clements, one child was born: Thomas
• 3rd Wife Anne (Sheperd), Hart, Newsome. No children together. Married sometime bet. 10 June 1693 and the 9th of June 1694. Anne was Mrs. Anne Newsome during the 1693 Titables for Surry County, Lawnes Creeke. By June of 1694 Anne disappears and Geo: Foster appears in Lawnes Creek with her son Jno Newsome. Also in the tithables for southwark in June of 1694 there is no Geo Foster. That Geo Foster has disappeared, but William Foster remains

George Foster's 3rd wife Anne Sheperd was married twice before George. 1st Thomas Hart and 2nd William Newsome, III

If this is all the same George Foster then he was the George Foster who rendered an account for William Newsome's Estate in 1694/95, giving his age as 55, showing that he (George Foster) was born in the year 1639. The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volumes 47-48, Virginia Historical Society., 1939, p. 270.

Only one George Foster along with his oldest son William Foster is found in the The Surry County TithTables for these years:

1. 1668, A List of Tythables form the Colledge to Smiths Forte taken the 10 of June 1668 by Mr. Tho. Warren. Those Listed:

• Geo: Foster, Thos Williams in same home 02
• John Clemens, 02
• Edmond Howell, 01

2. 1669, A List of Tythables taken by me subscribe the 6th day of June 1669

• Edw: Howell 01
• Joh: Clements 01
• Geo: Foster, Tho: Hunt, Mathias Marriot, Joh: Booth & 1 negro 03

3. 1670, A List of the tythables of the Lower part of Southwarke Parish taken in June 1670. Those Listed:

• Geo: Foster 02
• John Clemens 02
• Edw: Howell 01

4. 1674, A List of Tithables in 1674. Those Listed:

• Geo: Foster 02
• Jno. Clements 01
• Edmond Howell 01

5. 1675, A List of Tithables taken by the subscriber the 10th of June 1675

• Geo: Foster 01
• Edmond Howell 01
• Jno: Clements 01

6. 1677, A List of Tithables taken by me ye Subscriber ye 7th June 1677

• Geo: Foster 01
• Nich: Witherington

7. 1678, A List of ye tithables taken by me ye subscriber 7th June 1678

• Geo. Foster & Ri: Tias, Junr. 02
• Ni: Witherington & Small. Matthews 02

8. 1679, A List of tithables taken by me underscribed, according to the order of Wor[shi]p[fu]ll Cort held for this County of Surry ye 27 day of May 1679 viz

• Geo. Foster, Rich. Tyas Junr & Rob: Mitchell 03
• Nicho: Witherington 01

1679 George Foster signed the will of Francis Gray, Will dated 16 June 1679 in Surry County VA. Mary Gray Admrx: (Book 2, p. 16) Those who signed were these:

• Rober Potter
• George Foster
• Thos. Jordon
• Wm Edwards

9. 1680, A list of Tithables take by me ye Subscribed ye 17 of May 1680

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Alyott[Elliot?], Rich: Tias, & Rob Mitchell (counted together) 04

10. 1681, A List of titables taken by ye subscribed ye 8th of June 1681

• Geo: Foster, Wm Gray, Rob: Mitchell, Rich Tias (counted together) 04

11. 1682, A List of Titables taken by ye Subscribed June ye 9th 1682

• Geo: Foster, Wim Rose, Wm Grey and Robert Mitchell (counted together) 04
• Thomas High
• John Clemons
• Ni: Witherington

12. 1683, A list of Tyhables Taken by Saml: Swann June ye 9th 1683

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Gray, Rich Tias, Wm. Howell 04

1683 George Foster was a Witness to the Will of John Gray (book 2, p. 331) Dated 16 May 1683 Surry County, VA. Probated 3 July 1683. Those Witnesses Listed:

• George Foster
• Thomas Bage

13. 1684, A list of Tithables taken by Sam: Swann ye 10th of June 1684

• Geo. Foster, Wm Foster, Wm. Gray, Wm. Howell 04 (counted together) (Wm Foster, Son of George Foster, most likely 16 years old, that would make his birth year 1668)

14. 1685, A List of Tithables taken by Small; Swann June ye 6th Ano. Dom: [1685]

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Foster, Wm. Howell, Wm Nash, Wm Gray 05 (counted together)

15. 1686, A List of Tithables taken by Samll. Swann June 9th 1686

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Foster, Wm. Howell, Robert Ross, Morriss Jones 05 (counted together)

16. 1687, A List of Tythables taken ye 10th of June 1687 by Samuel Swann

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Foster, Will Howell, Jno. Lather (counted together)

17. 1688, A List of Tithables taken ye 9th of June 1688 p[er] Rob: Randall

• Geo: ffoster, Wm: ffoster, Wm. Howell, John Miles 04 (counted together)

18. 1689, A List of ye Tithables taken this ye 10th of June, 1689 by Saml. Swann

• Wm. Howell, Jno Lather 02 (Wm. Howell, Son of Edmund Howell must have made it to age 21, now on his own property most likely his father's)
• Geo: ffoster, Wm: ffoster 02

19. 1690, List of Tithables taken the 10th day of June 1690 by Small Swann

• Geo: & Wm. Foster 02
• Wm Howell 01

20. 1691, A List of Tithables taken in ye precient of Grays Creeke June ye 10 1691.

• Geo: Foster, Wm. Foster, Mr. Hargrave, John Miles 04 (counted together)

21. 1692, A List of Tithables taken the 10 June 1692

• Jno: Clements & son 02
• Geo: Foster, Richard Hargrave 02
• Wm Foster (it appears that Geo: Foster's son Wm. has made to age 21 and now owns his own property on his own)

22. 1693, A List of Tithables taken the 10th June 1693

• Allen Warren
• Jno. Clements & Son 01
• Geo: Foster, Jno. Miles 02

23. 1694, A List of Tithables in Lawnes Creek pish taken June the 9th of 1694

• Mr. Geo: Foster & Jno Newsum & William Williams, Peter, Moll Negros 05

(It would appears that George Foster married Anne Sheperd, widow of Wm. Newsome, Wm Newsom's Will was Dated 1 June 1691, Probated: 5 Sept. 1691, his wife Ann was named the executor of the will. Wm. Newsome's property was in Lawnes Creek. In 1694 George Foster & wife Ann are now both executors of Wm Newsome's Will)

• 1694 Newsum, William: est. - Due to Geroge Foster, and Ann, his wife, and of the exers, of said deceased. 4 Mar., 1694 (Book 5, p.48.)

• There is no George Foster left in Southwarke, Surry Co., just his son William, while George his father is now in Lawnes Creeke, where William Nesome and Ann Sheperd lived according to the Tithables.

24. 1695, A List of Tihables belonging to Lawnes Creek Pish taken the 15th of June 1695

• Mr. Geo: ffoster, Jno Newsom, Wm Cheset, Marten Johnson, Junr., Peter & Moll Negros 06

25. 1696, The List of Tithables of Lawnes Creek pish ano. Dom: 1696

• Geo: ffoster p Wm: Honicutt, Peter & Moll negros 03, (Jno. Newsome either became Age 21 and moved out on his own or was living with his brother Wm. Newsome or died)

26. 1697 - A list of tithables belonging to Lawnes Creeke pish anno Dom: 1697

• Geo: ffoster for Peter & Moll negrs. 02

A list of Tihables of ye lower pcinct of Southwarke pish in Surry County taken the year 1697

• Geo: ffoster (this may be the same property that Wm. ffoster was living on in previous Tithables)
• Jno. Clements senr., Jno. Clements, junr.

1697-1698 George Foster's Will was dated 16 Dec. 1697, it was probated 4 January 1697/98. Book 5, p. 148. Those mentioned:

• wife: Ann
• Son: William
• Son: Thomas who is under age 21 was to be brought up by his older 1/2 brother William
• Daughter: Elizabeth
• Daughter: Mary
• Executor of George's Will, Son William
• Witnesses: Thos. Crus, William Gray, John Fitchett

27. 1698 Surry County Tithables - No George Foster was found or his 3rd wife Ann, now "Foster" She may have been living with her son Wm. Newsome in Lawnes Creeke, because she is mentioned in the 1699 Tithables

28. 1699 A List of the tithables in Lawnes Creeke Parish taken the 9th day of June Anno Dom. 1699

• Mr. Wm. Newsum, Jack & Mary negros 03
• Mrs. Anne Newsum Foster for John Newsom & Moll a negr. 02

29. 1700 A list of Tithables of the upper part of Lawnes Creek Parish taken the 8 day of June Anno Dei 1700

• William Newsom, Will, Jack, Herry neg. 03
• Widdow Foster p. Robert Newsom, Moll a neg. 02

30. 1701, A List of Tithables in Lawnes Creek parish Ano.Dm. 1701

• Mr. William Newsom, Harry and Jack negr. 03
• Mrs. Foster for Mall a negr. 01

31. 1702, A List of Tythables belonging to Lawnes Pish taken p Tho: Holt in ye year 1702

• Mr. William Newson 01
• Mrs Anne ffoster for Jack & Moll Negr 02

32. 1703, A List of tythables in Lawnes Creeke pish taken ye 10th of June 1703

• Mr. (Mrs.) An. ffoster for Tho: Newsom, Jack and Moll Negroes

1707-1711, Ann Sheperd, Hart, Newsome, Foster, 3rd wife of George Foster's will is dated 22 March 1707, Probated 20 March 1711. In her will she mentions these:

• two youngest sons, Robert and Thomas Newsum
• two daughters, Eliza. and Ann
• Witnesses: Thomas Lane, Jr., Jean Lane. Book 6, p. 48

Sources

1. ↑ for Gray's Creek see family of Thomas Gray, ancient planter, father of Francis & William Gray.

1663 - (Land Deeds, Vol.1, p. 214 )April., George Foster of Surry Co., conveyed to John Clements, both of Southwark Parish, surry Co., 50 acres of land , lying on the east side of Gray's Creek and branch of Reedy Swamp. Witnessed by Nathaniel Stanton and George Blow. Magazine: "Genealogies of Virginia Families: From Tyler's Quarterly..., Volume 1, by Tylers Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine

1668-1670 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 22, February 1984, No 1. "Surry County Tithables, 1668. 1669, 1670 by Edgar MacDonald & Richard Slatten, p.15-23, Geo: Foster p.18, p. 19, & p. 22

1674 "Surry County, Virginia Records by Elizabeth T. Davis, page 125: 1674 deed lease dated 22 Mar 1674 from Geo Corp and his wife, Gartrid, of Surry County, to planter, Thomas Lane, for 100 acres of land adjoining George Foster for 99 years", witnessed by Thomas Lane and Wm Edwards

1674-1675 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 22, May 1984, Number 2, "Surry Co., Tithables, 1673,1674,1675, transcribed by Edgar MacDonald and Richard Slatten, pp.38-49, Geo: Foster p.43, pp.46-47

1677-1679 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 22, August 1984, Number 3, "Surry Co., Tithables, 1677, 1678, 1679, transcribed by Edgar Macdonald and Richard Slatten, pp. 55-68, Geo: Foster, p.59, p.61, p.65

1679 Book: Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia, 1671-1750 By Eliza Timberlake Davis

1679 George Foster Mention in the The Will of Edmund Howell 23 Dec. 1679-Edmund Howell:

• To my only son, William Howell my whole estate with some exceptions. to my godson GIBSON, SON OF THOMAS GIBSON, To godson Henry Baker. Makes George Foster Exec. and gives him the care of son until he is 21 years old, If son die, his inheritance to Henry Baker, George Foster Thomas Ironmonger his children.
• Wit: Thos Pittan, Sr., John Moring.
• Prob. 9 Oct. 1679
• Website: http://www.choicemn.com/trees/gibson-tullis/4628.html

1679 George Foster the Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Edmond Howell

• Re: William Scarbrough
• By C. McDaniel September 22, 2003 at 12:59:23
• In reply to: Re: William Scarbrough
• David Scarbrough 9/20/03
• Page (281) - 281-9br. 18th 1679; Certificate is granted Geo. Foster Exor. of the last Will of Edmond Howell deced. to the Assembly for two hundred fivety three pounds of tobo & Caske for provisions Imprest in Anno. 1677 from the aforesaid Howell deced. by Capt. Samll. Swann the then Shrrffe by Virtue of Sr. William Berkeleys Warrant then Governor for the accomodation of the Guard sent by the said Governor to Guard White & Scarbroo condemned to dye.

Website: https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/scarbrough/339/

1680-1681 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 22, November 1984, Number 4, "Surry County Tithables 1680, 1681, 1682, pp.45-58, Geo: Foster p.49, p.51, and p.55-56

1683-1685 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 23, February 1985, Number 1, p.37-50, Geo: Foster, p.41, p.45, p.48

1686-1688 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 23, May 1985, Number 2, "Surry County Tithables 1686, 1687, 1688 continued transcribed by Edgar MacDonald and Richard Slatten*, p. 56-70, Geo: Foster, p. 59, p.62, p. p.67

1688 Book: Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia, 1671-1750 by Eliza Timberlake Davis - 1980 - ‎ (Hannah High married George Foster who asks for administration on the estate of Thomas High 20 Oct., 1688.) Book 4, p. 85. Website: https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/High-1288-1

1689-1691 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 23, August 1985, Number 3, "Surry County Tithables 1689,1690, 1691 (continued from previous issue) transcribed by Richard Slatten and Edgar MacDonald, pp. 54-67, Geo: Foster p.55, p.59, p.64

1692-1694, "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 23, November 1985, Number 4, "Surry County Tithables 1692,1693,1694 (continued from previous issue) transcribed by Richard Slatten and Edgar Macdonald, pp.60-73, Geo: Foster p.64, p.68, p.73

1695 Magazine: George Foster may been the George Foster who rendered an account for William Newsome's Estate in 1695, giving his age as 55, showing that George was born in the year 1639. The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Volumes 47-48, Virginia Historical Society., 1939, p. 270.

1695-1697 "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 24, February 1986, Number 1, "Surry County Tithables 1695, 1696, 1697 pp. 67-81, Mr. Geo: ffoster p.71, p.76, p.77

1697 Book: Wills and Administrations of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750, By Eliza Timberlake Davis p.55 - The Will of George Foster Dated: 16 Dec 1697, Probated. 4 Jan. 1697 - See Uploaded Attachment: https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Foster-19212

1698-1700, "Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 24, May 1986, Number 2, "Surry County, Tithables 1698, 1699, 1700 (continued from previous issue) transcribed by Richard Slatten and Edgar MacDonald, pp.69-84, Mrs. Anne Newsum Foster, p.77; Widdow Foster, p.81

1701-1703, Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, Volume 24, August 1986, Number 3, "Surry County, Tithables 1701, 1702, 1703 (continued from previous issue) transcribed by Richard Slatten and Edgar MacDonald, pp. 67-83, Mrs Foster, p.70, Mrs. Anne ffoster p.77, Mr. (Mrs.) An (Anne) ffoster p. 83

1704-1710 Will and Administration of Surry County, Virginia 1671-1750 by Eliza Timberlake Davis p. 32 & 33. Three Wills: 1st John Clements, Sr. Dated: 12 May 1704, Probated 2 May 1710, Book 6, p.9; 2nd Samuel Clemens (Clements) Dated: 28 April 1727, Probated: 21 August 1728, Book 7, p. 854. 3rd & Last: William Clements, Dated: 26 April 1741, Probated 20 May 1741, Book 9, p. 326.

• Those Mentioned in John Clements, Sr. Dated: 12 May 1704, Probated 2 May 1710
• 1. Son John Clements
• 2. Thomas Foster, son of George Foster, Decd.
• 3. Son Samuel
• 4. Daughter Ann
• 5. Daughter Mary
• 6. Elizabeth Warren, wife of Allen Warren
• 7. Elizabeth Warren, Daughter of Allen Warren
• 8. Jane Warren, Daughter of Robert Warren
• 9. Wife Mary, Exerx.
• 10. Friends Mr. Samuel Thompson and Capt. Wm. Browns & Capt. Holt.

Other Sources

Book: Jamestown, Southern Virginia Counties, Northampton County, North Carolina, Then Westward: Hart and Cousins Galore, byMary Louise Donnelly & M.L. Donnelly, published: Jan 1, 2007, 'The Foster Family" p. 67-69

YDNA Test Results for John Clements of Surry County, VA - Group #5

• Website: https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/clements-clemmons-dna/about/background
• Website: https://www.familytreedna.com/public/ClementsClemmonsDNA/default.aspx?section=yresults

Re: Greensville Co. Va. High and Clements family; By Chloe Voebel July 20, 2006 at 09:42:09; In reply to: Greensville Co. Va. High and Clements family Pat Griffith 1/25/02; Website: https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/high/989/