Benjamin
Foster
Born in Massachusetts Bay Colony
[uncertain]
Ancestors [uncertain]
Son of Christopher Foster
and Frances (Stevens) Foster
Brother of
Rebecca Foster, Nathaniel Foster, John Foster, Hannah (Foster) Sayre, Joseph Foster and Sarah (Foster) Johnes
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 68
in Long Island City, Queens, New York
Profile last modified
| Created 9 Aug 2011
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Biography
Benjamin Foster was born about 1644 at either Lynn or Southampton on Long Island; to parents Christopher Foster and his wife Frances (Stevens) Foster. The Christopher Foster family moved to Long Island in 1644.[1]
His wife's name was Lydia; her surname is unknown. Their first child was born at Southampton on July 21, 1669.[1]
Benjamin wrote his will on January 25, 1704/5 with his wife Lydia residuary Legatee and executrix.[1]
passed away during 1704. Possible wife Lydia Whitehouse.1668 in Hempstead, NY. [2]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Great Migration 1634-1635, C-F. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume II, C-F, by Robert Charles Anderson, George F. Sanborn, Jr., and Melinde Lutz Sanborn. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001.subscribers
- ↑ Torrey, Clarence A. U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700pg 277
Acknowledgments
- WikiTree profile Foster-2248 created through the import of Michael John McCook Family Tre.ged on Aug 8, 2011 by Michael McCook.
- WikiTree profile Foster-3308 created through the import of Keller-Freeland-Ferris Family .ged on Feb 27, 2012 by Elizabeth Tapia.
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Cheryl (Aldrich) Skordahl
Ellen Gustafson
Hi Cheryl, just saw this and changed it.
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by Ellen Gustafson
Cheryl (Aldrich) Skordahl
birth: Hettinger, North Dakota? no, that's not right. please fix to New England... only. thanks.
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by Cheryl (Aldrich) Skordahl
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