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Compiled with help from the following people:
Charles Foster Gill of Alberta, a descendant of Mary Foster, of Paul Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster
John Miles of Texas, a descendant of William Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster
David Christie of Nova Scotia, a descendant of Ann Foster, of Mitchel Foster, of George Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster.
The Foster Family of Lot 64 Prince Edward Island & Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia
First Generation
John Foster (born before 1767 and died 1825)
1. JOHN FOSTER was born 1767 or earlier (age 50 or over in the 1817 Census) and died before January 25, 1825 at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
It is not known where John Foster was born nor is it known who were his parents. Also the name of his wife is not known but she was still living in 1818 when John Foster had his will made.
John Foster and his family have been in Nova Scotia, since the 1790’s or earlier.
But also the Foster family spent some time living in St. John’s Island (Prince Edward Island).
The 1881 Census of Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia lists John Foster’s youngest son, George Foster as a widower, age 85 years old, living in the household of Mrs. Catherine Ivey, a widow. The census list George Foster as being born in Prince Edward Island.
According to the 1798 Census of St. John’s Island (Prince Edward Island), in Lot 64, there was listed a Mrs. Foster with 4 males under 16 years old. Mrs. Foster would be in the category Females 16-60 years old.
John Foster and his oldest son were probably away at the time of the census of 1798 was taken.
When you look at the map of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, you will see that Lot 64 or Murray Harbour of Prince Edward Island is the closest point on the Island to Pictou across the sea.
According to a website about the History of Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island: ".....The first census of Prince Edward Island, taken in 1798 by order of his Excellency Governor Fanning, gives as the sole residents of Lot 64 Nicholas Hugh, with a family of three; William Sencabaugh, with a family of five; and Mrs. Foster, with a family of five. These were all American Loyalists...."
Some time later, the Foster family was in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The earliest deeds record of John Foster is 1813. The deed for land in Fisher’s Grant from John Patterson Sr.
The 1813 deed is the first record of the Foster family being in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. They may have been there earlier. All we know is that son Paul Foster was born in Nova Scotia in 1794.
The Will of John Foster was written February 14, 1818 and proved 25th day of January 1825. The executors were George Ives and James Carmichael.
Because of the Foster surname being rather common, it makes the search of finding out where John Foster was born difficult.
He could of been a Loyalist.
CHILDREN OF JOHN FOSTER AND HIS WIFE
2. HENRY FOSTER, oldest son.
3. JOHN FOSTER John Foster, Junior, in 1807, was licensed to operate a ferry between Pictou and Fisher’s Grant, a ferry which carried people and towed swimming horses and oxen at a charge of 6d a head.
From Patterson’s History, Pg. 209 "John Foster licensed to keep ferry at Fisher’s Grant, that he shall not charge more than 15d. for a single person, 9d. apiece for four, 6d. apiece over four, and for swimming across oxen or horses 1sh. 6d. per head".
There is a deed entry in 1830, John Foster from Hugh Denoon for land in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County Nova Scotia.
4. + WILLIAM FOSTER was born May 2, 1792. William married Isabella McDougall.
5. + PAUL FOSTER was born December 9, 1794. Paul Foster married Mary McKay.
6. + GEORGE FOSTER was born ca 1796 in Prince Edward Island. George Foster married Margaret ----- ? -------.
Second Generation
William Foster (1792 - 1855)
4. WILLIAM FOSTER (of John Foster) was born on May 2, 1792 and died in May 18, 1855, age 63, at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
William Foster married ISABELLA MCDOUGALL. Isabella was born on February 11, 1796 at Fisher’s Grant and died August 30, 1870 at age 74 in Fisher’s Grant. She was a daughter of John and Margaret McDougall.
In the 1817 Census of Nova Scotia, William Foster and his wife is listed as having 3 sons.
In 1822, the sons, Henry and John Foster, were in Hugh Dunbar’s school at Fisher’s Grant.
There are several deeds transactions involving William Foster in Fisher’s Grant. From Alexander Kennedy in 1818. From Duncan Grant in 1838. To Donald Ross in 1839. To Henry Foster in 1840. Also One with John Foster to and from George Smith in 1836.
In the fourth quarter of 1844, the Bark "Lucretia" of Providence, Rhode Island, with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on November 11, 1844. In the Passenger lists was William Foster, age 50, Shipwright and Henry Foster, age 30, Shipwright.
There were several other Fosters going down to Providence, Rhode Island in the 1840’s to 1860’s mainly for the shipbuilding industry.
William Foster died in May 18, 1855, age 63, at Fisher’s Grant.
Isabella Foster died of paralysis in August 30, 1870 at the age of 74 years. According to the death record, her son, Smith Foster, was the informant. The death record also mentioned that Isabella’s parents were John and Margaret McDougall.
Both William Foster and his wife Isabella are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
William and Isabella Foster, named their first five sons, with the same names and in same order as his father John Foster did before.
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND ISABELLA FOSTER:
7. HENRY FOSTER, was born November 7, 1813 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in January 10, 1860 at the age of 46 years. Henry Foster is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
Henry Foster was one of the two sons of William that was in Hugh Dunbar’s school at Fisher’s Grant in 1822.
In the fourth quarter of 1844, the Bark "Lucretia" of Providence, Rhode Island, with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on November 11, 1844. In the Passenger lists was William Foster, age 50, Shipwright and Henry Foster, age 30, Shipwright.
8. + JOHN FOSTER born July 20, 1815. He married Margaret Fraser.
9. WILLIAM FOSTER born in June 16, 1817 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in December 6, 1900 at the age of 83 years.
He was a ship captain. In 1842, a season in which two ferry lines operated between Pictou and Fisher’s Grant; one boat, operated by William Foster, was half decked for stormy weather.
In 1866 there was a deeds record of William Foster of Fisher’s Grant, yeoman, to John Foster of the same place, Farmer.
In 1881, Smith Foster, age 41, a Ferryman, his brother, William Foster, age 63, a Master Mariner, his sister, Margaret, age 38 were living in the Foster home at Fisher’s Grant. Also living with them was Christiana McDougall.
William Foster is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
10. + PAUL FOSTER born June 9, 1819. He married Catherine McKay.
11. + GEORGE FOSTER born April 12, 1821. He married Mary --- ? ---.
12. + ANN FOSTER born March 8, 1823. She married John Nairn.
13. + DANIEL FOSTER born May 3, 1825. He married Waity A. Humphries.
14. DAVID FOSTER born April 12, 1827 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
On August 17, 1850 a ship arrived in Providence, Rhode Island from Pictou, Nova Scotia. In the passenger list, was David Foster, age 22.
15. JAMES FOSTER born May 10, 1829 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died August 19, 1847 at the age of 18 years. James Foster is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
16. + SAMUEL ARCHIBALD FOSTER born February 15, 1831. He married Eliza Catherine Doyle.
17. + CHARLES R. FOSTER born December 13, 1832. He married Annie Bell ---- ? -----.
18. CHRISTIAN ISABELLA MCDOUGALL adopted by the Foster family, born September 15, 1833 in Nova Scotia and died August 29, 1922 at age 89 years in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Christy Bell McDougall lived all her life with the Foster family, so it is apparent that she was adopted by William and Isabella Foster. She was a cousin of the family. In Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, there is a stone that has the following:
"Christian Fraser wife of James McDougall died 15 sep 1832 aged 42" and "Christy McDougall 1833 - 1922"
It would appear that, James McDougall and Christian Fraser, were the parents of Christy McDougall, but the problem is the dates, Christian Fraser McDougall died September 15, 1832 and Christy McDougall was born 1833. There must be some errors in the dates. If she is the mother of Christy, then it appears that she may have died at the time of the birth of the daughter.
James McDougall was a brother of William Foster’s wife Isabella.
In 1871, Smith Foster, age 30, a Ferryman, her sister, Margaret Foster, age 28, a Seamstress, and their cousin, Christie Bell McDougall. age 38, a servant, were living at Fisher’s Grant in the family home that was William and Isabella Foster’s.
Also living with them in 1871 was three other people, William Allison McDougall, age 12, Robert Fraser, age 40, and James McGregor, age 30. (I wonder if William Allison McDougall was a son of Christy ?)
In 1881, Smith Foster, age 41, a Ferryman, his brother, William Foster, age 63, a Master Mariner, his sister, Margaret, age 38 were living in the Foster home at Fisher’s Grant. Also living with them was Christiana McDougall, age 47.
In 1901, Smith Foster, age 61, a Farmer, his sister, Margaret Foster, age 59, and their cousin, Christy McDougall, age 65 were living in Fisher’s Grant.
19. THOMAS R. FOSTER born May 19, 1835. He married Mary Mikahale Robinson. Thomas R. Foster is covered in more details in the next generation
20. + JOSEPH FOSTER born November 28, 1837. He married Jessie ---- ? ----.
21. SMITH FOSTER born February 17, 1840 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
In 1871, Smith Foster, age 30, a Ferryman, her sister, Margaret Foster, age 28, a Seamstress, and their cousin, Christie Bell McDougall. age 38, a servant, were living at Fisher’s Grant in the family home that was William and Isabella Foster’s.
Also living with them in 1871 was three other people, William Allison McDougall, age 12, Robert Fraser, age 40, and James McGregor, age 30.
In 1881, Smith Foster, age 41, a Ferryman, his brother, William Foster, age 63, a Master Mariner, his sister, Margaret, age 38 were living in the Foster home at Fisher’s Grant. Also living with them was Christiana McDougall, age 47.
In 1901, Smith Foster, age 61, a Farmer, his sister, Margaret Foster, age 59, and their cousin, Christy McDougall, age 65 were living in Fisher’s Grant.
Smith Foster died in February 6, 1907 in Fisher’s Grant at the age of 67 years. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
22. MARGARET CATHERINE FOSTER born July 24, 1842 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
In 1871, Smith Foster, age 30, a Ferryman, his sister, Margaret Foster, age 28, a Seamstress, and their cousin, Christie Bell McDougall. age 38, a servant, were living at Fisher’s Grant in the family home that was William and Isabella Foster’s.
Also living with them in 1871 was three other people, William Allison McDougall, age 12, Robert Fraser, age 40, and James McGregor, age 30.
In 1881, Smith Foster, age 41, a Ferryman, his brother, William Foster, age 63, a Master Mariner, his sister, Margaret, age 38 were living in the Foster home at Fisher’s Grant. Also living with them was Christiana McDougall, age 47.
In 1901, Smith Foster, age 61, a Farmer, his sister, Margaret Foster, age 59, and their cousin, Christy McDougall, age 65 were living in Fisher’s Grant.
Margaret C. Foster died January 30, 1908 at age 66 years in Fisher’s Grant. She is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
Paul Foster ( 1794 - 1886 )
5. PAUL FOSTER (of John Foster) was born December 9, 1794 in Nova Scotia and died February 19 (20th another source), 1886 at Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
Paul Foster Sr. married MARY MCKAY Mary was born in 1803 and died in 1860 at age 57 years at Fisher’s Grant, Nova Scotia. She was a daughter of Donald and Mary McKay. In the Will of Donald McKay, proved the 14th day of June 1826, he mentioned a daughter by the name "Mary Foster". Base on the will, Mary McKay married Paul Foster by 1826.
Paul Foster, Sr. was a farmer at Fisher’s Grant and owned land there. Paul Foster received land in 1824 from his father. In 1827 there was a deeds transaction from Paul Foster to Wm. Liddell for land in Fisher’s Grant. Then in 1832 there was a deeds transaction from Paul Foster to Wm. Matheson for land also in Fisher’s Grant.
Paul Foster is listed in the Pictou County Census of 1838 as a Farmer.
Paul Foster Senior was one of the Executors of the Will of William McDougall, ferryman. the Will was dated March 1, 1845 and proven March 28, 1845.
In 1860, Paul’s wife Mary died, she was 57 years old.
In 1871, Paul Foster Sr., age 75, Widower, and a Farmer was at Fisher’s Grant. Also with Paul Foster Sr. was his sons Henry and Joseph R. Foster.
Shortly before 1881, Paul Foster and his son, Joseph R. Foster left Fisher’s Grant and they joined up with the other sons Paul J. and William E. Foster who were already in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
In the 1884 Census of the City of Taylor, Paul Foster Sr. is 90 years old and living in the household of the son, Joseph R. Foster. Paul died in February 20, 1886 at the age of 92 (cemetery stone says Feb. 19, 1886).
Paul Foster’s wife, Mary, is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing and Paul Foster is buried in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
CHILDREN OF PAUL AND MARY FOSTER:
There may be other children born in the period of 1826 (or earlier) to 1833.
23. + WILLIAM E. FOSTER born May 16,1834. He married Diadama Jane Owens.
24. HENRY FOSTER born 1835 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Henry was baptized August 2, 1835 at Prince Street Presbyterian Church in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
In 1871, Henry, age 34, was living at his father’s place in Fisher’s Grant. Henry Foster was a Painter.
25. + CATHERINE FOSTER born 1838. She married Joseph H. Ivey.
26. + PAUL J. FOSTER born February 17, 1841. He married 1st Mary Jane Powell. Paul Foster married 2nd. May --- ? ----.
27. + JOSEPH RODERICK FOSTER born 1845. He married Agnes ---?----
George Foster ( 1796 - after 1881 )
6. GEORGE FOSTER (of John Foster ) was born ca. 1796 in Prince Edward Island and died after 1881.
In the Will of his father, John Foster, written in 1818 and proved 1825. It mentioned "George Foster my youngest son" also "to my son George Foster, the lot of land he now hold lying on the Malignant Brook in the County of Sydney".
George Foster married MARGARET ---- ? ------ before 1822. Margaret was born ca. 1802 in Nova Scotia and died before 1881.
In 1829 a steamboat, the "Richard Smith" was launched at George Foster’s shipyard at Fisher’s Grant for the General Mining Association and it began service on Pictou Harbor and the East River until it was replaced in 1836.
The "Richard Smith was also put into service between Pictou and Charlottetown, the ship’s first master was Capt. MacKenzie. From the newspaper, Colonial Patriot (Pictou) Sat. 1 May 1830 mentioned "Last week the Prince Edward Island Packet commenced plying between this port and the Island. She has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will continue to run regularly once a week, until the navigation closes in the fall"
George Foster was drawn to the shipbuilding industry in Rhode Island in the United States.
His son William Foster was the first to go to Providence, Rhode Island, in the second quarter of 1844, the Brig "Lucretia" with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence, Rhode Island after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on June 3, 1844. In the Passenger lists was a William Foster, age 25, carpenter.
On July 20, 1844, a ship arrived at Providence, Rhode Island from Pictou. On board was George Foster, age 48, a carpenter. With him was his son, John Foster, age 22, a carpenter.
On July 3, 1845, the Bark "Lucretia" , that came from Pictou, Nova Scotia, arrived in the Port of Providence and aboard the ship as passengers were Margaret Foster and her children Catherine, George, Charles, Walter, Henry, Mary, and an infant daughter (Lilly Foster). They ly joined up with George Foster who was already in Rhode Island.
In the 1850 Census of Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, we find George Foster, age 53 a ship carpenter, his wife Margaret age 48, and 8 of their children. Four of George Foster’s sons were also listed as ship carpenters. The Fosters were listed as born in "Nova Scotia"
In the 1860 Census of the 5th Ward of Providence, Rhode Island, we find at the household of "Laurence Burchet" (Lafayette Burdick), George Foster age 64 a carpenter, his wife Margaret age 58, and their daughters Mary and Lilly. Lafayette Burdick married George and Margaret Foster’s daughter Ann. The Fosters and Ann Burdick were listed as born in "Pictou"
The 1881 Census of Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia lists George Foster, a widower, age 85 years old, living in the household of Mrs. Catherine Ivey, a widow. The census list George Foster as being born in Prince Edward Island. Mrs. Catherine Ivey was a niece of George Foster, a daughter of Paul Foster Sr.
We do not know when or where George Foster or his wife died or is buried
CHILDREN OF GEORGE AND MARGARET FOSTER:
28. + ANN FOSTER was born ca. 1822 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Ann Foster married Lafayette Burdick.
29 JOHN M. FOSTER was born ca. 1822 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
John Foster, age 22, a carpenter, went with his father, George Foster, to Providence, Rhode Island on July 20, 1844. In 1850, John M. Foster, age 27 a ship carpenter, was living with his parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
30. WILLIAM FOSTER was born ca. 1825 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. William Foster married Adalaide Vanderslice. He is covered in more details in the next generation.
31. + CATHERINE FOSTER was born ca. 1828 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Catherine Foster married Purchase D. Jewett.
32. GEORGE FOSTER was born ca. 1830 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1850, George Foster Jr., age 20 a ship carpenter, was living with his parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
33. CHARLES FOSTER was born ca. 1832 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1850, Charles Foster, age 18 a ship carpenter, was living with his parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
In the 1860 census of Nathansville, Conecuh County, Alabama, there was a Charles Foster age 27 born in Nova Scotia in the household of William Shield, age 36 carpenter. Charles Foster was listed as a Wood Cutter. This is probably the same Charles Foster. His brothers, William and Walter Foster, were in Mobile, Alabama in 1860.
34. + WALTER FOSTER was born ca. 1834 in in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Walter Foster married 1st. Mrs. Anna McCarthy, 2nd Emma Kairk.
35. HENRY FOSTER was born ca. 1836 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1850, Henry Foster, age 14, was living with his parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
36. MARY FOSTER was born ca. 1841 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1850, Mary Foster, age 9, was living with her parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. In 1860, Mary Foster, age 18, was living with her parents in Providence, Rhode Island in the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Lafayette Burdick.
37. LILLY FOSTER was born ca. 1843 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1850, Lilly Foster, age 7, was living with her parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. In 1860, Lilly Foster, age 16, was living with her parents in Providence, Rhode Island in the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Lafayette Burdick.
Third Generation
John Foster (1815 - 1893)
8. JOHN FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster) was born in July 20, 1815 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in 1893.
John Foster was one of the two sons of William that was in Hugh Dunbar’s school at Fisher’s Grant in 1822.
John Foster married MARGARET FRASER before 1846. Margaret was born [December?] 26, 1819 in Nova Scotia and died in 1911 at the age of 91 years old.
In 1871, John Foster and his wife, Margaret, and four children were at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. John Foster was a Farmer.
In 1881, John Foster, his wife Margaret, and daughter Catherine, were living at Fisher’s Grant. John Foster, age 65, was a Farmer.
In 1901, Margaret Foster, age 81, widow, was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and James Scott at Fisher’s Grant.
John and Margaret Foster are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
CHILDREN OF JOHN AND MARGARET FOSTER
38. ISABELLA FOSTER was born in 1846 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Isabella, age 25, was living with her parents at Fisher’s Grant. Isabella was a Seamstress.
39. + WILLIAM JAMES FOSTER was born in 1851 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. William married Henrietta McArthur.
40. MARGARET ANN FOSTER was born in 1853 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Margaret, age 18, was living with her parents at Fisher’s Grant.
41. CATHERINE FOSTER was born 1856 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Catherine, age 15, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Catherine, age 24, was living with her parents at Fisher’s Grant.
Catherine Foster married JAMES SCOTT. James was born August 31, 1842 in Nova Scotia and died in 1932. James Scott was a widower before he married Catherine Foster. James Scott is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Paul Foster (1819 - 1898)
10. PAUL FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster) was born June 9, 1819 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in November 12, 1898 (November 15th according to grave stone) in Fisher’s Grant.
Paul Foster married CATHERINE MCKAY on November 21, 1839. Catherine was born 1814 in Nova Scotia and died January 1, 1896 at the age of 82. (another source says February 21, 1896), The January 1, 1896 date comes the Presbyterian Witness Newspaper.
The marriage notice in the newspaper mentioned that Paul Foster was of Fisher’s Grant and Catherine McKay was of Narrows.
In 1871, Paul Foster, his wife Catherine, and their 4 children were at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Paul Foster, age 52, was a Farmer.
In 1881, Paul Foster, his wife Catherine, and daughter, "Nellie", were living at Fisher’s Grant. Paul Foster was a Farmer.
Both Paul and Catherine Foster are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF PAUL AND CATHERINE (MCKAY) FOSTER:
42. ISABELLA FOSTER was born 1843 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Isabella, age 28, was living with her parents at Fisher’s Grant. Isabella Foster was a Seamstress.
43. JAMES WILLIAM FOSTER was born 1848 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, James, age 23, was living with his parents at Fisher’s Grant. James W. Foster was a Seaman. He was listed as a Seaman in the 1881 census.
In the Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia, is a stone for a J. W. Foster who died in Norfolk, Virginia in 1888 at the age of 40 years.
The following is from Charles Foster Gill, July 11 2001 letter --
"Captain J. W. Foster was the Master of the Canadian Barque XEMA. A gold watch was presented by the President of the United States to Captain Foster for his efforts in rescuing the crew of the American Schooner Richard Rhodes. The watch is being passed down through James Foster’s sister Mary Ann's male descendants, all of which bear the Christian name "Foster"......"
" .... unfortunately there is no date on the watch .... but the presentation very likely took place in the 1880's under the presidencies of Chester Arthur or Grover Cleveland"
44. + MARY ANN FOSTER was born June 20, 1850 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. She married Charles J. Gill.
45. ELLEN FOSTER was born April 2, 1854 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
In 1871, "Helen", age 17, was living with her parents at Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, "Nellie", age 26, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
In 1901, Ellen Foster, age 47, was living at Fisher’s Grant. Her parents both died in the previous 2 to 4 years. Ellen Foster was alone in 1901 and was a Farmer.
Ellen Foster died in 1902 at the age of 47 years and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
George Foster (1821 - ? )
11. GEORGE FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster ) was born April 12, 1821 Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
He married MARY --- ? --- . Mary was born December 15, 1822 (according to family bible) in Nova Scotia and died 1922.
In 1871, the family is at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, George Foster and his wife, Mary, and seven children. George Foster was a farmer.
George Foster died before 1901.
In 1901, David Foster, age 34 and his mother, Mary Foster, age 76, a widow, were the only ones left of the family at their farm. David Foster was a Farmer
George and Mary Foster are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF GEORGE AND MARY FOSTER
46. JAMES FOSTER born August 7, 1847 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, James, age 23, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. James Foster was a Saddler. James Foster died September 13, 1889 at the age of 42 years.
47. WILLIAM FOSTER born February 29, 1849 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, William, age 21, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. William Foster was a Saddler.
48. ANNIE FOSTER born March 24, 1851 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Annie, age 19, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. Annie Foster was a seamstress. Annie Foster died in July 2, 1888 at the age of 37 years.
49. GEORGE FOSTER born January 12, 1853 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died there May 27, 1860 at the age of seven. George Foster is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
50. + MITCHEL FOSTER born September 11, 1854. He married Jemima Powell.
51. MARY BELL FOSTER born September 2, 1856 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Mary, age 14, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
52. MARGARET FOSTER born July 4, 1858 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died there March 19, 1867 at the age of 8 years. Maggie Foster is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
53. "BABY SISTER" FOSTER born April 3, 1861 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died there May 7, 1861 at age 1 month.
54. GEORGINA FOSTER born February 2, 1864 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Georgina, age 6, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
55. DAVID HENRY FOSTER born February 5, 1866 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, "Donald" Henry, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
In 1901, David Foster, age 34 and his mother, Mary Foster, age 76, a widow, were the only ones left of the family at their farm. David Foster was a Farmer.
Ann Foster (1823 - 1889)
12. ANN FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster ) (also known as Anna Foster) was born March 8, 1823 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died in April 11, 1889 age 66 years at Fisher’s Grant.
Anna Foster married JOHN NAIRN before 1852. John Nairn was born 1815 in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in September 7, 1885 at Pictou Landing (Fisher’s Grant), Nova Scotia. He was a son of James and Agnes (McNeil) Nairn.
John Nairn’s father, James Nairn, died when they were living in Pictou when he was 3 years old. His mother, Agnes, then married Peter Christie and they moved across the harbour to Fisher’s Grant in the 1820’s to 1830’s.
In 1833, John Nairn’s grandfather, John McNeil Sr., died and in his Will, John McNeil Sr. left his grandson, John Nairn, ten pounds.
John Nairn became a Ferryman with a ship going back and forth across the harbour from Fisher’s Grant to Pictou transporting people, horses, cattles, and supplies.
Also he has been buying properties in different locations according to deeds records from the years 1844 to 1866.
In January 14, 1846 a petition was made by John McPherson and John Nairn, both of Fisher’s Grant. John McPherson and John Nairn were licenced ferrymen and they petitioned to the Representatives of the People of Nova Scotia in the General Assembly.
It mentioned the ongoing problem that an unlicenced ferryman, Donald McDougall, was operating a ferry between Pictou and Fisher’s Grant and took away about half the earnings that would of otherwise gone to John McPherson and John Nairn.
Donald McDougall continued even that he was summoned and convicted of several offense.
"...That no Sooner did the said Donald McDougall find that he could not ferry in opposition to your petitioners for hire than he fell upon a new plan and fixed a box in the stern of his boat on which the words "poor box" were painted and there was an aperture in it into which those who encouraged his boat or took passage therein were in the habit of dropping the fare .... "
The results of this petition is not known.
On February 4, 1856 another Petition from John McPherson and John Nairn, ferrymen was started. "..... That the Ferry Wharf at Fisher’s Grant is in great want of Repairs and Extention. That it is now landed up so that Boats cannot land sometimes at low tides at the outer end of said Wharf....."
The petition asks for a sum so they can do repair and extention. It is signed by 55 of Fisher’s Grant’s men. The results of this petition is not known.
John Nairn was in the ferry business for many years and later became a Ship Captain.
In 1861 John Nairn and his family, a total of 4 males and 2 females were living in Fisher’s Grant.
Construction of the railroad to Pictou Landing in 1867 brought the large iron streamship, May Flower, into service for InterColonial Railway (ICR) between the railhead at Pictou Landing (Fisher’s Grant) and Pictou, a service which connected train passengers, freight, and mail.
The May Flower carried sixty passengers in her Saloon. It was a large steam ferry that was 125 feet long and a beam of 23 1/2 feet.
In April 14, 1871, John Nairn, age 54 and his wife Ann Nairn age 47 and their 5 children were living in Fisher’s Grant. John Nairn was a Captain
In McAlpine’s Maritime Provinces, 1871, it listed Captain John Nairn as master mariner. In Lovell’s Province of Nova Scotia Directory of 1871, it listed at Fisher’s Grant, Captain John Nairn, Pictou ferryboat.
From a List of Patrons in the 1879 Pictou county Atlas it mentioned "Nairn, Capt. John Capt. of the Mayflower born in N.S."
In 1881, John Nairn, age 65, and his wife Ann Nairn, age 60, and three of their children were living in Fisher’s Grant. John Nairn was a Steamboat Captain.
John and Anna Nairn’s son, John George, died at the age of 28 years.
John Nairn died in 1885. The obituary mentioned "NAIRN - At Pictou Landing, September 7th, Capt. John Nairn in his 70th year".
John Nairn’s will is dated 22nd day of June 1883 and proved and registered 19th september 1885. It was probably written shortly after the death of his son John George Nairn.
"...... I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann all my personal property remaining after my lawful debts are paid ...... I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Ann all my Real Estate to be held in trust during her natural life for my two daughters Anna Bell and Catherine Bain and at her death to be equally divided between them, Share and Share alike...... I hereby nominate and appoint my Son James Nairn to be my Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament ...."
Anna Foster died in 1889 at the age of 66 in Fisher’s Grant.
At Greenwood Cemetery in Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia, there is a stone:
John Nairn died 1885 age 70 yrs
wf. Anna Foster died 1889 age 66 yrs
John G. Nairn died 1883 age 28 yrs
Concerning the steamship May Flower, it was built in 1868 at Pictou by Sandford Fleming of Halifax. After its service for ICR, it was sold in 1879 and renamed the May Queen. The ship was destroyed by fire June 8, 1898 in Baddeck Harbour.
CHILDREN OF JOHN AND ANNA NAIRN:
56. + JAMES WILLIAM NAIRN born 1852 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. James married Julia E. Spencer.
57. ANNA BELL NAIRN born 1853 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In April 14, 1871, Anna Bell age 18 was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. She was a Seamstress. In 1881, Annabella, age 27, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. Anna Bell was mentioned in the will of her father, dated June 22, 1883.
58. JOHN GEORGE NAIRN born 1855 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
In April 14, 1871, John George age 16 was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, John, age 26 was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
John G. Nairn died in 1883 at the age of 28 years and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
59. + JOHNSON ARCHIBALD NAIRN born 1858 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Johnson married Ann Petina Wall.
60. MARGARET CATHERINE NAIRN born 1862 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In April 14, 1871, Margaret Catherine age 9 was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Catherine, age 18, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. Catherine Bain was mentioned in the will of her father dated June 22, 1883. Did Catherine married a Mr. Bain ?
Daniel Foster ( 1825 - 1891 )
13. DANIEL FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster ) born May 3, 1825 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died November 4, 1891 at age 66 years.
In the third quarter of 1844, the Brig "Lucretia", with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence, Rhode Island after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on September 9, 1844. In the Passenger lists was Daniel Foster, age 19, Shipwright. Also in the list was his cousin Ann Foster, age 22, Servant; Jane Foster, age 18, Servant (do not know how she is related to the Foster family); and David McDougall, age 23, Farmer (probably a cousin).
In the second quarter of 1846, the Brig "Rainbow", British, with Israel Church as its Master, arrived at Providence, Rhode Island after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on June 23, 1846. In the Passenger lists was Daniel Foster, age 21, Ship Carpenter.
In the late 1840’s, Daniel Foster went to Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island where he was in the shipbuilding business. His brother Thomas R. Foster went there too.
In 1850, Daniel Foster age 24, shipwright was living with the family of Waite Humphrey age 45 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Daniel soon married one of Waite Humphrey’s daughters.
Daniel Foster married WAITY A. HUMPHRIES on December 14, 1851 at Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Waity was born ca. 1826 in Rhode Island. She was a daughter of Waite Humphrey, her father’s name is not known. He was probably dead by 1850, since Waite Humphrey (age 45) was the head of the family.
In 1853, a Clipper Ship named "Pride of the Ocean" was launched at Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. It was built by Daniel Foster. It was owned by Cady, Aldrich & Reid of the port of Providence, Rhode Island.
Daniel Foster’s wife Waite died April 24, 1861 in Warren, Bristol Co., Rhode Island. She is buried at South Burial Ground in Warren.
In 1857, Daniel and Thomas Foster decided to move to Hawaii to try the shipbuilding business in the Pacific. It appears that Thomas Foster was the main brother involved in the Shipbuilding business in Hawaii (See Thomas R. Foster for more about the business in Hawaii)
In 1880, Daniel Foster was in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Daniel is age 54 and is a Coal Dealer. Daniel’s son and daughter, William and Hattie are present. They have a Chinese cook living with them, his name was Jo, age 20 born in China.
There was also another family living with them, Margarette and Nellie Fuller. Nellie was also born in Sandwich Island (Hawaii).
CHILDREN OF DANIEL AND WAITE (HUMPHRIES) FOSTER
61. (UNNAMED MALE) FOSTER born June 10, 1854 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. Probably died at birth.
62. WILLIAM FOSTER born May 24, 1856 in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island. In 1880, William, age 24, a lawyer, is living at his father’s home in Oakland, Alameda County, California. According to the census information, William Foster was married, but like the father, the wife was not listed.
63. HATTIE FOSTER born 1861 Sandwich Island (Hawaii). In the 1880 census, Hattie, age 19, is listed at her father’s home in Oakland, Alameda, California.
Samuel Archibald Foster (1833 - 1898 )
16. SAMUEL ARCHIBALD FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster ) was born February 15, 1831 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died at Fisher’s Grant on August 24, 1898 at age 67 years.
Samuel A. Foster was baptized at Prince Street Presbyterian church, Pictou in 1831.
Samuel married ELIZA CATHERINE DOYLE . Eliza was born in July 22, 1847 in Nova Scotia.
In 1871, Samuel A. Foster, his wife Elisa Cathrine were at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Samuel Foster was a Seaman.
In 1881, Samuel A. Foster, his wife Eliza and their two children, Hayward and Ella were living at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou county, Nova Scotia. Samuel Foster was a Merchant.
In 1901, Eliza Foster, and her children Ella and Smith Foster were living in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Also living with them was her adopted son, William Faulkner.
Both Samuel and Eliza Foster are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF SAMUEL AND ELIZA (DOYLE) FOSTER
64. A. HAYWOOD FOSTER, born 1872 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, A. Hayward, age 9, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
65. ELLA FOSTER born October 25, 1873 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Ella, age 7, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Ella, age 27, was living with her mother at Fisher’s Grant.
66. SMITH FOSTER born November 7, 1881 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1901, Smith, age 19, was living with her mother at Fisher’s Grant. Smith Foster was a Farm laborer.
Charles R. Foster (1832 - 1879 )
17. CHARLES R. FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster ) was born December 13, 1832 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died January 14, 1879 in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 47 years.
Charles was baptized at Prince Street Presbyterian church, Pictou in 1833
Charles R. Foster married ANNIE BELL --- ? --- . Annie was born 1820 in Nova Scotia.
In the 1871 Census of Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Charles R. Foster is listed with his wife, Anniebell, and son Samuel. Charles R. Foster was a ship captain.
From the Halifax Morning Chronicle of March 5, 1879: Died - Capt. Charles R. Foster, of Pictou, commanding the Nova Scotia brig. ‘TRUST’, died suddenly of heart disease, at Buenos Ayres, on the 14th January.
CHILDREN OF CHARLES AND ANNIE FOSTER:
67. SAMUEL FOSTER born 1861 in Nova Scotia. In 1871, Samuel, age 10, was living with his parents in Pictou, Pictou county, Nova Scotia.
Thomas R. Foster (1835 - 1889)
19. THOMAS R. FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster) born May 19, 1835 at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died August 20, 1889 in San Francisco, California at age 54 years.
Thomas R. Foster went to work with for his brother, Daniel Foster, in his shipbuilding business in Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island in the 1850’s
In 1857, Daniel and Thomas Foster decided to move to Hawaii to try the shipbuilding business in the Pacific. It appears that Thomas Foster was the main brother involved in the Shipbuilding business in Hawaii
Thomas Foster met and married Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson, the eldest daughter of James Robinson, the prominent local ship builder, in 1861.
James Robinson, an Englishman, who arrived in Honolulu in 1820, established a ship building business and leased major O`ahu lands prior to the Great Mahele. Following the Great Mahele, the land was purchased by Robinson.
Today in Hawaii the Robinson influence still exist. The Mark A. Robinson Trust, the current landholdings include 2,860 acres of primarily commercial, residential and agricultural usage.
On March 4, 1866, the Brennen barque Libelle, under command of Captain Tobias, went ashore on the east reef at Wake Island. On board were several prominent passengers and a cargo valued at over $300,000.
Several vessels went to Wake Island to salvage the cargo, which included several hundred flasks of quicksilver. The sloop Hokulele, with a party headed by T.R. Foster, left Honolulu May 9, 1867, reached Wake on May 31st, left there June 22, and returned to Honolulu July 29, 1867 with 247 flasks of quicksilver.
Thomas Foster, Captain, returned to Wake Island with eight Hawaiian divers , landed at Wake Island from the Hawaiian schooner Moi Wahine in September, 1867.
Three days after their arrival their schooner, with Captain Zenas Bent in command, mate Wight, and a crew of five, was driven to sea by a gale and not heard again.
The salvage party was rescued by the English brig Cleo, Captain Cargell, in March, 1868, and returned to Honolulu on April 29, with 240 flasks of quicksilver, some copper, anchor and chain.
Captain Thomas R. Foster was having a fleet of steamers built by Hall Brothers at Port Ludlow, Washington. His steamers were the James Makee (June, 1879), C. R. Bishop (1880) and Iwalani (March, 1881).
In 1883, Foster's fleet became known as the Inter-Island Steam Navigation Company. Mail among the islands in the 1880's and 1890's was carried almost solely by the steamers operated by Thomas Foster and two other companies.
The Foster Botanical Garden is the oldest in Hawaii and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Garden originated in 1853 when the Hawaiian Queen, Kalama, leased land to William Hillebrand, a German physician and botanist who built his home here and planted trees that now grace the area.
Mr. Hillibrand who started the botanical garden in Honolulu, sold his Hawaiian home in 1880 to a neighbor, a young entrepreneur from Nova Scotia and his part-Hawaiian wife, Thomas and Mary Foster.
With financial help from Mary's father, the Fosters bought property just mauka of the Hillebrands' driveway near the intersection of Nu'uanu Avenue and School Street. There, they built a modest residence and settled down. Years later in 1880 when Hillebrand decided not to return to Hawai'i, he sold the house and gardens to the Fosters.
In 1884, the Fosters removed the existing Hillebrand house and built a mansion with a 5-story tower which would allow Thomas to see his passing ships. Mary enjoyed the gardens and spent much of her time renovating them. One of her contributions was the building of an auwai, or canal system for irrigation. The gardens remained a place for the Foster family to play and relax.
Thomas passed away five years later in 1889 and left Mary alone. For several years, Mary chose to live at her sister's home. With the Nu'uanu house empty, the Foster gardens fell into a state of disrepair. Mary later returned, but found the tangles of the garden appealing and refused to have them thinned. She continued to add to the gardens and is responsible for the exceptional Bo Tree found in the garden today, a specimen propagated from what is believed to be the oldest historical tree in the world.
Another figure of great importance to Foster Botanical Garden was Harold L. Lyon. Lyon moved to Hawai'i from Minnesota in 1907 to work for the Hawaii Sugar Planters Association (HSPA). Besides working on projects to cure diseases afflicting sugar cane, Lyon also worked on projects that sought to reforest the watershed areas of the island, an issue important to sugar planters. Lyon was a botanist who specialized in trees and it is understandable how the towering trees of the Foster gardens enticed him to seek out Mary Foster and develop a formal relationship with the widow.
Through encouragement from Lyon, Mary decided the gardens were special, yet were in need of constant maintenance to repair years of neglect. In an agreement which helped the sugar planters, but was also an opportunity for Mary to ensure Lyon would remain on-site to supervise her gardens, Mary leased the HSPA nearly two acres of her property fronting Vineyard Street as an addition to their nursery. Her only stipulation required that the HSPA gardens were made to complement her already existing gardens. As a result, the grounds were graded and one of the first HSPA experiment stations was established at the property. By 1925, Lyon had developed what he considered the best-equipped plant nursery in the Hawaiian Islands.In the 1930 Census of Honolulu we find Mary Mikahale Foster, age 86, widow, living at the home of her sister, Victoria Ward at the corner of King and Ward Street. She was listed as a Manager - General Merchandise.
Victoria Ward and her husband, Curtis Perry Ward, once owned an estate comprising over 100 acres in central Honolulu. At its greatest extent, these lands stretched all the way from Thomas Square to the shore. Until Hawaiian property laws changed in the 1870's, the Ward's stewardship responsibilities included all of the fringing reef fronting their property as well as fishing rights that extended indefinitely out to sea. Victoria was born in Nu'uanu in 1846, the daughter of English shipbuilder, James Robinson and his wife, Rebecca Previer, a woman of Hawaiian ancestry whose chiefly lineage had roots in Ka'u, Hilo and Honokowai, Maui.
On December 19, 1930, Mary Foster died at the age of 86. She bequeathed her home and gardens (approximately 5 acres) to the City of Honolulu. She placed a stipulation on the transferal of the property that required the City and County of Honolulu to "accept and forever keep and properly maintain the (gardens) as a public and tropical park to be known and called Foster Park" and left $10,000 for initial improvements.
The Department of Parks was able to accept the gift and Foster Park and Gardens opened its doors to the public on November 30, 1931.
Dr. Harold Lyon, the first director of Foster Garden, introduced thousands of new plants and trees to Hawaii, and started the famous orchid collection. Paul Weissich, director from 1957 to 1989, expanded Foster Garden to 14 acres of native plants and introduced plants in the heart of bustling downtown Honolulu, and developed four additional sites on Oahu Island to create the 650-acre Honolulu Botanical Gardens system.
The five gardens feature rare species from tropical environments ranging from desert to rainforest.
Thomas and Mary Foster did not have any children. But the Foster Botanical Gardens and Park is still around to remind us about them.
Source:
1. -http://www.hawaiianstamps.com/interroutes.html. About Thomas Foster’s ships and mail service.
2. -http://www.janeresture.com/wake/ About Thomas Foster at Wake Island.
3. -http://www.tropicalgardening.com/TropicGardens/trogarwrld1.html About Thomas and Mary Foster and the Foster Botanical Gardens, Honolulu.
4. -http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/facility/foster/info.htm About Thomas and Mary Foster and the Foster Botanical Gardens, Honolulu.
5. -http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/databook/oahu/landowner.html. About the Mark A. Robinson Trusts, James Robinson history.
6. -http://www.wardcentre.com/history.cfm. About Victoria Ward and James Robinson.
Joseph Foster (1837 - 1917 )
20. JOSEPH FOSTER (of William Foster, of John Foster) was born November 28, 1837 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died February 26, 1917.
Joseph Foster married JESSIE --?-- . Jessie was born in July 1840 in Nova Scotia.
In 1871, Joseph Foster and his wife, Jessie, and their two children were at Fisher’s Grant. Joseph Foster, age 33, was a Ship Captain.
In 1881, Joseph Foster, his wife Jessie, and their 6 children were living at Fisher’s Grant. Joseph Foster was a Ship Captain.
In 1901, Joseph Foster, his wife, Jessie, and two of their children were living at Fisher’s Grant. Joseph Foster was in seafaring.
Joseph and Jessie Foster are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing.
CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND JESSIE FOSTER:
68. THOMAS FOSTER born 1867 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Thomas, age 4, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Thomas Foster, age 13, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
69. EFFIE FOSTER born 1869 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Effie, age 2, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Effie, age 12, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
70. ARTHUR FOSTER born 1875 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Arthur, age 6, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
71. JOSEPH FOSTER born August 22, 1876 in U.S.A. (in the 1901 census it is Nova Scotia) In 1881, Joseph, age 4, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Joseph, age 24, was living with his parents at Fisher’s Grant. Joseph Foster was a Seaman.
72. JESSIE FOSTER born 1878 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Jessie, age 3, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Jessie, age 22, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
73. ELIZA A. H. FOSTER born 1880 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Eliza, age 1, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. Eliza A. H. Foster, died at the age of 11 years and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
William E. Foster (1834 - 1886 )
23. WILLIAM E. FOSTER (of Paul Foster, of John Foster) was born May 16, 1834 (1836 another source) Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada and died December 24, 1886 (1887 another source) in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
William Foster was baptized July 15, 1834 at Prince Street Presbyterian Church in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
William married DIADAMA JANE OWENS. Diadama (also known as Dama) was born May 23, 1852 at Clearfield, Clearfield, Pennsylvania and died September 18, 1937 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. She was a daughter of Aaron and Emily (Estes) Owens.
William E. Foster probably left Fisher’s Grant, Nova Scotia in the 1860’s and went to Minnesota. William met Diadama Owens in Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota where she was living with her widowed mother. They probably got married in 1870.
During the time of the 1870 Census, W. M. and Damma J. Foster were living in Acoma, McLeod County, Minnesota. According to the census, it is erroneously listed that W. M. Foster was born in Massachusetts.
In 1880, William and Dama J. Foster with their 3 children were living in Swan Lake, Meeker County, Minnesota. William Foster was listed as a farmer.
In 1884, William Foster and family moved from Hutchinson, Minnesota to Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
From an article in the Taylor Press 1956, it mentioned "Mr. Foster was in the hauling business and the family home was located where the Lone Star Gas Company office is located today, and Mr. Foster owned that block including the corner where the Methodist church is now."
In Taylor, he was joined up with his brothers, Paul J. Foster, Joseph R. Foster, and their father, Paul Foster, Senior who was in his late 80’s at that time.
In the 1884 Census of the city of Taylor, William Foster’s is listed there. William was a Carpenter.
William Foster died in 1886 (1887 another source).
In the 1890 Census of the City of Taylor, Williamson, Texas, Dama Foster is listed with her 4 children.
In the 1900 Census of Williamson County, Texas, Walter and Roxia Smith, were listed with their two daughters Mary and Mildred. Also living with them were, John P. Smith the father and D. J. Foster the mother-in-law.
Diadama Foster married 2nd to John Poindexter Smith after 1900. John P. Smith was born October 14, 1836 in Tennessee and died July 18, 1906 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. John P. Smith was married before and had a son Walter C. Smith, who married Diadama Foster’s daughter
In the 1920 Census we find Dama J. Smith in Precinct 1, Bexar County, Texas, she was a widow 65 years old.
Diadama Smith died at Taylor September 18, 1937.
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND DIADAMA (OWENS) FOSTER:
74. + EMILY ANN FOSTER born January 21, 1871 in Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota. She married William T. Hume.
75. + ROXA EDITH FOSTER born August 29, 1873 in Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota. She married Walter C. Smith.
76. + NEWTON WILLIAM FOSTER born November 21, 1876 in Dassel, McLeod county, Minnesota. He married Louise --- ? ----.
77. JOSEPH FOSTER born July 12, 1879 in Dassel, McLeod County, Minnesota and died there in September 1880.
78. + ROSCOE RODERICK FOSTER born Feb. 8, 1885 in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. He married Gertrude Camille Kibler.
Catherine Foster (1838 - ? )
25. CATHERINE FOSTER (of Paul Foster, of John Foster) born 1838 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Catherine was baptized March 18, 1838 at Prince Street Presbyterian Church in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Catherine Foster made at least two trips to Providence, Rhode Island according to passenger lists. Catherine Foster, age 19, servant, arrived at Providence, R. I. on August 20, 1857. Catherine Foster, age 22, House Maid, arrived at Providence, R.I. on September, 17, 1860.
Catherine married JOSEPH H. IVEY around 1867. Captain Joseph H. Ivey was born ca. 1834 a native of Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
Capt. Joseph H. Ivey died June 3, 1876 at the age of 42 years and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia. It is noted that there is a masonic symbol on his grave stone.
In the 1881 Census, Catherine Ivey, widow, was listed with her two children, Alice and Henry Ivey. Also listed with her was, George Foster, age 85. George Foster was Catherine Ivey’s Uncle (brother of Paul Foster Sr.)
Catherine Ivey is also buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND CATHERINE (FOSTER) IVEY:
79. JOSEPH E. IVEY born 1868 and died December 25, 1868 at the age of 8 months and 9 days. Joseph Jr. is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia.
80. ALICE M. C. IVEY born October 29, 1870 in Pictou, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia. In the 1881 census, Alice age 10, is listed with her mother at Fisher’s Grant.
81. HENRY R. F. IVEY was born 1874 in Nova Scotia. In the 1881 census, Henry age 7, is listed with his mother at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia.
In the 1930 Census of Sherman, Grant County, Kansas, we find Henry Ivey, age 58, single, a lodger at the household of Owen B. McColm. Henry Ivey was a Farmhand laborer.
Paul J. Foster (1841 - ? )
26. PAUL J. FOSTER (of Paul Foster, of John Foster) was born February 17, 1841 at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Paul Foster, Jr. was baptized June 27, 1841 at Prince Street Presbyterian Church in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
William Gordon of Fisher’s Grant gave to Paul Foster, Jr. 1/2 acre of land according to William Gordon’s Will proved November 27, 1856
Paul Foster married MARY JANE POWELL. Mary was born June 22, 1841 in Nova Scotia and died May 22, 1881 age 39 years 11 months in Texas.
In 1871, Paul Foster Jr. and his wife Mary are at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Paul was a Farmer.
By 1883 Paul Foster married 2nd to a young lady, MAY ---- ? ------ . May was born 1867 in Tennessee.
In the 1884 Census of the City of Taylor, Williamson, Texas, Paul Foster is listed as a Blacksmith. In the 1890 Census of the city of Taylor, Paul Foster is again listed as a Blacksmith
From a newspaper article of 1956 about Rober Ray Foster, it mentioned " the elder Fosters (P. J. and son Ivey) had a blacksmith shop in Forth Worth and later in Taylor".
In 1900, Paul J. Foster age 57 a widower and his two sons from his second marriage were living in Union township, Washita County, Oklahoma. Paul J. Foster was a Blacksmith.
CHILDREN OF PAUL AND MARY (POWELL) FOSTER:
82. + LAURA NOVILLA FOSTER was born June 25, 1873 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. She married George Milton Burke.
83. + IVEY RODERICK FOSTER was born 1875 in Nova Scotia. Ivey married Cora ------ ? --------
84. WARREN FOSTER was born 1877 in Texas. Warren Foster at age 7 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Warren is listed age 9.
CHILDREN OF PAUL FOSTER AND MAY FOSTER:
85. HARLEY FOSTER was born 1883 in Texas. Harley Foster at age 1 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parent in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Harley is listed age 5.
In 1900, Harley, age 16, was living with his father in Union Township, Washita County, Oklahoma. Harley was a Blacksmith.
(In the 1920 census, there is a Harley A. Foster, age 35, a Lodger, in a Hotel in Grand Avenue, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma. The census indicates that Harley Foster was married. This Harley Foster is born in Texas with father born in Texas and mother born Texas. The discrepancy is the parents birth locations) (source - 1920 census of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, ED No. 154, Image 1, Ancestry.com).
(In the 1930 census, there is a Harley Foster, age 46, a boarder, in Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. The census indicates that Harley Foster was married. This Harley Foster is born in Texas with father born in Massachusetts and mother born Tennessee. The only discrepancy is that our Harley Foster’s father was born in Nova Scotia) (source - 1930 census of Missouri, Lafayette County, Lexington, District 20, Image 16, Ancestry.com).
86. + EDGAR D. FOSTER was born 1887 in Texas. He married Pearl Lillian ---?----.
Joseph Roderick Foster ( 1846 - 1898 )
27. JOSEPH RODERICK FOSTER (of Paul Foster, of John Foster) was born 1846 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died December 17, 1898 at Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
Joseph Foster was baptized September 23, 1845 at Prince Street Presbyterian Church in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
In 1870, Joseph R. Foster age 23 and Mathew Sproull age 35, both House Carpenters were living in the household of Frank Folda a General Merchant in Colfax County, Nebraska. (Mathew Sproull is a Fisher’s Grant, N.S. person too and possible relative of Joseph Foster)
They went back to Nova Scotia soon.
In 1871, Joseph, age 24, was living at his father’s farm at Fisher’s Grant. Joseph R. Foster was a Joiner.
Joseph Foster married AGNES ---- ? ---- before 1876. Agnes was born August 1846 in Nova Scotia and died August 4, 1901 in Taylor, Williamson Co., Texas.
In the 1884 Census of the City of Taylor, Williamson, Texas, Joseph R. Foster is listed as a Carpenter. His father, Paul Foster Sr. age 90, was living with them.
In the 1890 Census of the City of Taylor, Williamson, Texas, Joseph R. Foster is again listed as a Carpenter. Joseph Foster died in December 17, 1898 at Taylor at age 52.
In the 1900 Census of Williamson County, Texas, Agnes Foster, a widow, age 63 is listed with her 5 children.
Both Joseph and Agnes Foster are buried in the cemetery in Taylor, Texas.
CHILDREN OF JOSEPH AND AGNES FOSTER
87. EDNA FOSTER was born October 1876 in Texas. Edna Foster at age 8 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Edna is listed age 12. In 1900, Edna, age 23, school teacher, is living with her widowed mother in Taylor.
88. ISABEL PAULINE FOSTER was born August 1876 in Texas. Isabel Foster at age 6 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Isabel is listed age 11. In 1900, Pauline, age 21, is living with her widowed mother in Taylor.
89. MARY J. FOSTER was born October 1879 in Texas. Mary Foster at age 5 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Mary is listed age 9. In 1900, Mary, age 20, dressmaker, is living with her widowed mother in Taylor.
In the same cemetery group of Joseph and Agnes Foster in Taylor, Texas is also the following two names: Mary J. Hafner died June 12, 1953 and Carl J. Hafner died October 15, 1918. This is probably Mary J. Foster and her husband or son ?
90. + HERBERT W. FOSTER was born April 1881. He married Lelia Avery.
91. AGNES. J. FOSTER was born June 1882 in Texas. Agnes Foster at age 2 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Agnes is listed age 7. In 1900, Agnes, age 17, drygoods saleswoman, is living with her widowed mother in Taylor.
Miss Agnes Foster died March 30, 1959 and is buried in the cemetery in Taylor, Williamson Co., Texas.
Ann Foster ( 1822 - 1890 )
28. ANN FOSTER (of George Foster, of John Foster) born 1822 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died December 4, 1890 in Rhode Island.
In the third quarter of 1844, the Brig "Lucretia", with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence, Rhode Island after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on September 9, 1844. In the Passenger lists was Ann Foster, age 22, Servant. Also on the same list was, her cousin Daniel Foster, age 19, Shipwright; Jane Foster, age 18, Servant (do not know how she is related to the Foster family).
Ann Foster married LAFAYETTE BURDICK around 1849 in Rhode Island. Lafayette was born in Connecticut around 1823 (age 37 1860 Census) or 1825 (age 55 1880 Census) and died April 26, 1894 in Rhode Island.
In the 1860 census of the 5th Ward of Providence, Rhode Island, we find "Laurence Burchet" (Lafayette Burdick) age 37 born in Connecticut, his wife Ann age 38 born "Pictou", and their three children. Lafayette Burdick was listed as a Teamster.
Also living with them in 1860 was Ann Burdick’s parent’s family, George and Margaret Foster and their children Mary and Lilly.
Lafayette Burdick served in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was a Wagoner when he was induced and by the time he was discharged he was a private. Lafayette was in the 1st Company of the 11th Rhode Island Infantry.
In the 1880 census of East Providence, Rhode Island, we find Lafayette Burdick age 55 born in Connecticut, his wife Ann age 54 born in Nova Scotia, and 6 of their children. Also two son-in-laws, Thomas Johnson and Royal Leach, and two grandsons were living with the Burdicks.
CHILDREN OF LAFAYETTE AND ANN (FOSTER) BURDICK
92. ADELAIDE BURDICK was born 1850 in Rhode Island. In 1860, Adelaide age 9 was living with her parents in the 5th Ward of Providence, Rhode Island. Before 1880, Adelaide Burdick married to THOMAS JOHNSON.
In 1880, Thomas Johnson, age 35 born in New York a watchmaker, and Adelaide Johnson, age 30, were living in Lafayette Burdick’s home in East Providence, Rhode Island.
93. + SARAH BURDICK was born 1852 in Rhode Island. Sarah Burdick married Royal B. Leach.
94. MARGARETTA BURDICK was born 1854 in Rhode Island. Margaretta Burdick died on June 13, 1859 at the age of 5 years.
95. ALFRED BURDICK was born July 1, 1857 in Rhode Island. Alfred Burdick died on June 1, 1858 at the age of 11 months in Rhode Island.
96. CHARLES H. BURDICK was born March 14, 1859 in Rhode Island. In 1860, Charles age 1 was living with his parents in the 5th Ward of Providence, Rhode Island.
In 1880, Charles Burdick, age 20 a Roll Coverer, was living with his parents in East Providence, Rhode Island. Charles H. Burdick died in Rhode Island on August 6, 1900
97. LAFAYETTE BURDICK was born October 5, 1861 in Rhode Island. Lafayette Burdick died on August 22, 1867 at the age of 5 years in Rhode Island.
98. NANCY BURDICK was born June 7, 1863 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. In 1880, Nannie Burdick, age 17, was living with her parents in East Providence, Rhode Island. Nannie Burdick was working in a Jewelry shop.
99. HARRIET PERRY BURDICK was born February 23, 1866 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. In 1880, Hattie Burdick, age 15 was living with her parents in East Providence, Rhode Island.
100. LILLIE AUGUSTA BURDICK was born April 5, 1868 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. In 1880, Lillie Burdick, age 11 was living with her parents in East Providence, Rhode Island.
101. LAURA S. BURDICK died December 28, 1871 in Rhode Island.
William Foster (1825 - ? )
30. WILLIAM FOSTER (of George Foster, of John Foster) was born Aug 1825 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
In the second quarter of 1844, the Brig "Lucretia" with John S. Adamson as its Master, arrived at Providence, Rhode Island after a voyage from Pictou, Nova Scotia on June 3, 1844. In the Passenger lists was a William Foster, age 25, carpenter.
In the 1850’s, William Foster went to Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama.
In 1860, we find William Foster, age 35, shipbuilder, in the household of Jacob and Mary Vanderslice in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. Mr. Vanderslice was a Carpenter. The 1860 Census was dated August 27th 1860. A few days later, William Foster married one of Jacob and Mary Vanderslice’s daughters.
William Foster married ADALAIDE VANDERSLICE on September 6, 1860 in Montgomery County, Alabama. She was born in Alabama in Aug. 1840. She was a daughter of Jacob and Mary J. Vanderslice.
In 1861, there was of Deeds record of William Foster. Power of Attorney from William Foster of the City of Mobile in Alabama to George Foster, Shipbuilder, of Pictou, N.S. for him to sell his land and buildings in Fisher’s Grant road containing 100 acres more or less. Made 31 Dec. 1860, Reg’d 10 June 1861. Witness, "Walton" Foster (most likely Walter not Walton), Mobile, Alabama .
A second record, 1861. Power of Attorney from William Foster of County of Mobile, Alabama, to George Foster of Providence, R.I. "to enter into and take possession of the following tract of land....in County of Pictou, Province of Nova Scotia .... in the vicinity of the town of New Glasgow and near to the Fisher’s Grant road and containing about fifty-four acres more or less..." to sell it for him. Made 27 Mar 1861. Reg’d 10 June 1861.
In 1871, William Foster age 41 and his wife Martha age 25 were living in Beat 3, Mobile County, Alabama. William was a shipbuilder. Also living with them was a Frank Moog age 46 Carpenter born in Germany. The Fosters were living next door to Martha’s parents, Jacob Vanderslice age 78 Carpenter and Mary Vanderslice age 58.
In the 1880 Census, we find the William and Adalaide Foster at Whistler, Mobile County, Alabama. William Foster, born in Nova Scotia and a ship Builder. There was a sister-in-law living with them, Sarah F. Vanderslice, age 34 born in Alabama.
Next door to the Foster household was Margaret E. Vanderslice and her son Frank Vanderslice. Whistler is actually part of the city of Mobile according to the modern day maps.
In the 1900 Census of Whistler, Mobile County, Alabama. William Foster age 74, born Aug 1825 in Nova Scotia, it indicates that William’s parent were both born in Nova Scotia. William Foster was listed as a Ship builder and been in the country since 1844.
His wife "Martha", age 59, born Aug 1840.
Also in 1900, Margaret Vanderslice, boarder, age 64 was living with the Fosters.
William and Martha Foster did not have any children.
Catherine Foster (ca. 1828 - ? )
31. CATHERINE FOSTER (of George Foster, of John Foster) was born ca. 1828 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
On July 3, 1845, the Bark "Lucretia" , that came from Pictou, Nova Scotia, arrived in the Port of Providence and aboard the ship as one of the passengers was Catherine Foster, age 17. She was with her mother, and brothers and sisters. They were joining up with George Foster and another brother who went to Rhode Island earlier.
In 1850, Catherine Foster, age 21, was living with her parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Catherine Foster, also known as Katy, married PURCHASE D. JEWETT on June 2, 1857 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Purchase Jewett was an older man and Catherine was probably his second wife.
In 1870, Purchase Jewett, age 60, his wife Catherine, age 37, and their son were living in the 5th Ward of Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Purchase Jewett was a carpenter.
In 1880, Purchase Jewett, age 72, his wife Catherine, age 50, and their son were living in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Purchase Jewett was a carpenter.
CHILDREN OF PURCHASE AND CATHERINE (FOSTER) JEWETT
102. GEORGE M. JEWETT was born April 11, 1858 in Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island. In 1870, George M. Jewett, age 12, was living with his parents in Providence, RI, he was attending school.
In 1880, George M. Jewett, age 22, was living with his parents in Providence, RI. George was a Polisher of Jewelry.
Walter Foster ( 1834 - ? )
34. + WALTER FOSTER (of George Foster, of John Foster) was born ca. 1834 in in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
On July 3, 1845, the Bark "Lucretia" , that came from Pictou, Nova Scotia, arrived in the Port of Providence and aboard the ship as one of the passengers was Walter Foster, age 11. She was with her mother, and brothers and sisters. They were joining up with George Foster and another brother who went to Rhode Island earlier.
In 1850, Walter Foster, age 16 a ship carpenter, was living with his parents in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
In the 1850’s, Walter Foster left Nova Scotia and went to Mobile, Mobile county, Alabama. His brother, William Foster was their too.
Walter married 1st. MRS. ANNA MCCARTHY on May 31, 1858 in Mobile, Alabama. Anna was born ca. 1842 in New York state.
In the 1860 Census, we find Walter and Anna Foster and their daughter, Margaret, at Ward 6, Mobile, Mobile Co., Alabama. Walter, age 24, is listed as a Ship Carpenter. Next door to them was the family of James and Ann McCarthy and two children. The father and mother were born in Ireland. They are probably the parents of Walter Foster’s wife.
Walter Foster married 2nd EMMA KAIRK on July 26, 1864 in Mobile, Alabama. Emma was born in Alabama ca. 1837. Her mother was born in Prussia.
Between 1868 and 1870 the family moved to Mississippi.
In 1870, "Willie" (Walter) age 34 and his wife Emma age 27 and his three children were living in Shieldsborough, Hancock County, Mississippi. Willie was a Carpenter.
In 1880, at Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi, Walter Foster was 44 years old and his occupation was R.R. work (probably Rail Road). Living with the Foster family was Francis Luther an Aunt and widow, she was age 50 and born in Prussia.
CHILDREN OF WALTER AND ANNA FOSTER:
103. MARGARET E. FOSTER born 1859 in Mobile, Mobile co., Alabama. In 1860, Margaret, age 1, was with her parents in Ward 6 of Mobile, Alabama.
In 1870, "May" age 11 was living with her father and stepmother in Shieldsborough, Hancock County, Mississippi. She was not listed with the family in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1880, she may have been married by then.
CHILDREN OF WALTER AND EMMA (KAIRK) FOSTER:
104. LILLY FOSTER born 1866 in Mobile, Mobile Co., Alabama. In 1870, Lilly age 4 was living with her parents in Shieldsborough, Hancock County, Mississippi. In 1880, Lilly, age 14, was with her parents in Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.
105. ROSA FOSTER born 1868 in Mobile, Mobile Co., Alabama. In 1870, "Martha" age 2 was living with her parents in Shieldsborough, Hancock County, Mississippi. In 1880, Rosa, age 12, was with her parents in Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.
106. FANNIE FOSTER born 1872 in Mississippi. In 1880, Fannie, age 8, was with her parents in Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.
107. LOUISA FOSTER born 1874 in Mississippi. In 1880, Louisa, age 6, was with her parents in Biloxi, Harrison Co., Mississippi.
Fourth Generation
William James Foster ( 1850 - 1925 )
39. WILLIAM JAMES FOSTER (of John Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster) was born in February 21,1851 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died in 1925.
In 1871, William, age 20, was living with his parents at Fisher’s Grant. William J. Foster was listed as a Farm laborer.
William J. Foster married Henrietta McArthur. Henrietta was born May 1855 in Nova Scotia and died in 1918.
In 1881, William James Foster, his wife Henrietta, and their three children, were living at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. William J. Foster was a Conductor for I.C.R. (InterColonial Railway).
In the New Glasgow newspaper, The Enterprise, dated September 29, 1888 is this comment "Railway Conductor Foster is on the road every day from 6am to 10pm - long hours for any man".
In 1901, William J. Foster, his wife, Henrietta, and 6 of their children were in Fisher’s Grant. William Foster, 58, is a Farmer.
William and Henrietta Foster are buried at Greenwood cemetery, Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia.
Children of William and Henrietta Foster:
108. EMMA FOSTER born November 11, 1873 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Emma, age 6, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
Emma Foster married a MR. FAULKNER
In 1901, Emma Faulkner, age 28, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. Emma was married at the time but her husband was not at Fisher’s Grant.
109. CHARLES HERBERT FOSTER born July 1, 1875 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Charles Herbert, age 5, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Charles, age 25, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. Charles was a Mail Clerk.
110. MAUDE DOROTHY FOSTER born February 24, 1878 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Maude, age 3, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Maude, age 23, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
Maude married JOSEPH L. EATON. Joseph was born in 1881 and died in 1940. Maude died in 1929. Both Joseph and Maude Eaton are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
111. BELBA FOSTER born January 13, 1881 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1901, Belba, age 19, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
112. ELIZA FOSTER born May 19, 1892 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1901, Eliza, age 8, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
113. JANE FOSTER born August 2, 1896 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1901, Jane, age 2, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
Mary Ann Foster (1850-1941)
44. MARY ANN FOSTER (of Paul Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster ) was born June 20, 1850 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou, Nova Scotia and died October 24, 1941.
In 1871, Mary, age 19, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. Mary Ann Foster was a servant.
Mary Foster married CHARLES J. GILL. on November 16, 1889 Charles was born 1850 in England and died 1904. He was a son of James and Louisa Gill.
At the time of their marriage they were living in Boston, Massachusetts. Charles Gill was a Teamster and Mary was a nurse. In 1892, they were in Newton, Massachusetts where Charles Gill was a bookkeeper. By 1895 the family was back in Pictou where their daughter Rosa was born.
Charles Gill died in 1904 and is buried at Duff Cemetery, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Mary Gill is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF CHARLES AND MARY (FOSTER) GILL
114. + JAMES FOSTER GILL born March 15, 1892 at Newton, Massachusetts and died October 21, 1966.
115. ROSA LOUISE GILL born September 28, 1895 at Pictou, Nova Scotia and died October 1895 age 5 weeks.
Mitchel Foster (1854-1880)
50. MITCHEL FOSTER (of George Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster) born September 11, 1854 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died December 12, 1880.
In 1871, Mitchel, age 16, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant, he was a Farm servant.
Around 1874, Mitchel Foster married JEMIMA POWELL. She was born July 18, 1856 in Nova Scotia and died June 2, 1935 in Rhode Island.
Mitchel Foster died December 12, 1880 at the age of 26 and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou county, Nova Scotia.
In 1881, Jemima Foster, age 25, widower, and her daughter, Ann were living in the home of John and Martha Ann Dee. John Dee’s wife was Martha Ann Powell, she probably was a sister of Jemima Foster.
By 1883, Jemima Foster remarried with MICHAEL MCKINNON. He was born 1857 in Nova Scotia. His parents were born in Scotland. Michael McKinnon died between 1920 and 1930 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. He was a Blacksmith.
In 1883, Jemima and her husband and her two oldest daughters from Mitchel Foster went to the United States. They moved to Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Her youngest daughter from Mitchel Foster, Annie, who was a young child at the time, was left behind to live with her grandfather’s brother and sister, Smith and Margaret Foster, in Fisher’s Grant, Nova Scotia.
In 1910, Michael McKinnon, age 52, a blacksmith and his wife Jemima, age 53 and their 3 sons were living in Providence, Rhode Island.
In 1920, Michael McKinnon, age 63, a blacksmith and his wife Jemima age 64, were living in Providence, Rhode Island. Also living with them were, their 2 sons and a daughter-in-law.
In 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island, Jemima McKinnon, age 73 and widowed was living in the household of son John F. McKinnon age 48 a trainer at College. Also in the household was son William age 37 a Lieutenant in a Fire Department, his wife Ellen age 35 and his daughter Hope E. McKinnon age 9.
CHILDREN OF MITCHELL AND JEMIMA (POWELL) FOSTER
116. ELLA MAY FOSTER born March 2, 1875 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
117. + MARGARET GEORGINA FOSTER born April 29, 1877 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Known as Maggie. Margaret married Charles H. Huggins.
118. + ANN CATHERINE FOSTER born June 29, 1879 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Known as Annie. Ann married John Robert Christie.
CHILDREN OF MICHAEL AND JEMIMA (POWELL) MCKINNON:
1. RODERICK MCKINNON born 1884 in Rhode Island. In 1910, Roderick, age 26, a Ship Chandler, was living with his parents in Providence, Rhode Island.
2. JOHN F. MCKINNON born 1885 in Rhode Island. In 1910, John, age 24, was living with his parents in Providence, Rhode Island. John was a Bench hand in a Jewelry shop. In 1920, John F. age 35, was living with his parents in Providence, R. I. John F. McKinnon was an Athletic Trainer at a College. In 1930, John F. McKinnon age 48 single, was living in Providence, Rhode Island.
3. + WILLIAM MCKINNON born 1894 in Rhode Island. In 1910, William, age 16, was living with his parents in Providence, Rhode Island. William was a toolmaker in a Jewelry shop. He married by 1920 Helen ---?-----. In 1920, William age 26 and his wife Helen age 25 were living in the home of his parents in Providence, Rhode Island. William McKinnon was a Fireman.
In 1930, in Providence, R.I., in the household of his brother, John F. McKinnon, was William age 37 a Lieutenant in a Fire Department, his wife Ellen age 35 and his daughter Hope E. McKinnon age 9.
James William Nairn ( 1852 - 1921 )
56. JAMES WILLIAM NAIRN (of Ann Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster) was born in November 6, 1852 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died June 20, 1921 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia.
James Nairn was born and raised in Fisher’s Grant, Nova Scotia.
In April 14, 1871, James William Nairn, age 19, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. He was a Farmer.
By 1879, James moved to Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia and was by that time a train engineer.
James W. Nairn married JULIA E. SPENCER on December 31, 1879 at Londonderry, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia. Julia was born in December 12, 1854 in Londonderry and died June 19, 1907 probably at Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia. She was a daughter of John C. and Sarah Spencer. Julia’s father was a Railway Station Agent.
In 1881, James Nairn age 29 and his wife Julia age 26 were living in Truro, Colchester, County, Nova Scotia. J. W. Nairn was a Engine Driver.
James Nairn was made the sole Executor of his father’s Will, dated June 22, 1883 and Proven and Registered September 19, 1885.
In 1885, James and Julia Nairn’s son Frank died at the age of 3 years.
In 1891, James W. Nairn age 39 and his wife Julia age 36 and their two children were living in in Truro, Colchester, County, Nova Scotia.
In 1901, James Nairn age 48 and his wife Julia age 46 and their two children were living in in Truro, Colchester, County, Nova Scotia.
James and Julia Nairn are buried in Robie St. Cemetery in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia.
CHILDREN OF JAMES AND JULIA (SPENCER) NAIRN
119. FRANK SPENCER NAIRN born 1882 and died October 14, 1885 in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia at age 3 years. Frank is buried at Robie St. Cemetery in Truro.
120. WINIFRED NAIRN born January 10, 1886 in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia. In 1891, Winifred age 5 was living with her parents in Truro. In 1901, Winifred age 15 was living with her parents in Truro. Winifred and her brother, Jack Nairn, lived in Sydney (Nova Scotia?) for years.
121. JAMES or JOHN NAIRN born November 1, 1888 in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia. In 1891, "John" age 3 was living with her parents in Truro. In 1901, "James" age 13 was living with his parents in Truro. Jack Nairn and her sister, Winifred, lived in Sydney (Nova Scotia?) for years.
Johnson Archibald Nairn ( 1858 - 1911 )
59. JOHNSON ARCHIBALD NAIRN (of Ann Foster, of William Foster, of John Foster) was born January 1, 1858 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and died August 28, 1911 in New York City, N.Y.
Johnson Archibald Nairn was born and raised in Fisher’s Grant, Nova Scotia.
In April 14, 1871, Johnson Archibald Nairn, age 13, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant.
His father was a ship captain. Johnson Nairn probably met Annie Wall in the late 1870s when the Wall Family moved from Pictou across the harbor to Pictou Landing.
Annie Wall’s father, Isaac Wall, was the switchman for the I.C.R. at Pictou Landing. Johnson’s father, John Nairn, was the captain of the I.C.R. Steamship Mayflower that picked up people and freight at the railhead at Pictou Landing and transported them across the harbor to Pictou.
Eventually Annie Wall’s brother, Judson Wall, joined the I.C.R. and became a
train engineer. Johnson Nairn’s brother, James W. Nairn, became a train engineer too. So the Wall family and the Nairn family had several connections with the Intercolonial Railway.
Johnson Nairn around 1880 went to New York City. Johnson found a place to live and took a job as a machinist. In 1881, Johnson Nairn returned to Pictou Landing to marry Annie Wall.
Johnson Nairn married ANN PETINA WALL on September 21, 1881 at Pictou Landing , Nova Scotia. Annie Wall was born July 28, 1860 at Freetown, Prince Edward Island and died August 8, 1942 at the age of 82 years in Ridgewood, New Jersey, she was a daughter of Isaac Wall and Jane Van Buskirk.
Then the two of them went back to New York City. Johnson and Annie were living at 427 Grand Street in New York City.
Johnson Nairn made his intentions of becoming a U.S. Citizen on October 1, 1885, they were then living at 168 Clinton Street, New York City. He was granted citizenship on the 22nd day of October 1888. His witness was Nathan J. Wadhaus who knew him since June 1882.
Johnson was for a while a member of the Royal Arcanium, a lodge in New
York City. It was similar to the Masonic lodges. Johnson had a gold watch chain with a medallion attached to the chain. The medallion has a crown on it which is the symbol of the Royal Arcanium.
Over the years Johnson moved up to higher positions. He started as a machinist, then became a mechanical engineer, and later became superintendent of a shipyard probably located in New York City or Brooklyn in New York or in Newark or Hoboken area of New Jersey. The exact location is not known.
By the year 1900 they were living at 344 Kosciusko Street in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1908 to 1911 they were living at 784 Quincy Drive. Annie Nairn may have been a member of the Green Avenue Baptist Church of Brooklyn.
According to the family, there was a story about Johnson Nairn. Before, or in 1911, there was a labor strike going on in which some violence broke out at the shipyard where Johnson Nairn was a superintendent. Johnson, because he was a boss, had to worry a lot about the situation and also work a lot harder.
In August of 1911, Johnson fell very ill and was suffering convulsions which led to his death on August 28,1911. In the New York Times issue of August 30, 1911 "Johnson A. Nairn - 784 Quincy Street Aug. 28 Funeral notice later"
Annie Petina Nairn remained a widow for the next 31 years. Later Annie Nairn lived at President Street in Brooklyn. Two of her grand-children Everett H. Hendrickson and Mildred Nairn Hendrickson were born at that location.
In 1930, Anne P. Nairn was living with her daughter, Mildred Wallworth, and her family in Glen Rock, Bergen County, New Jersey. My father, Robert N. Wallworth, remembers his grandmother living with them when he was a kid.
My father, Robert N. Wallworth, also remembers Mr. Van Buskirk, a relative came to New Jersey to visit Annie Nairn. He remembers that he had a bushy mustache. He also remembers that Annie Nairn had many visits from her sister Ruby Whiston, with her husband the Reverend Robert Whiston, and another sister Janie Fisher during the 1930s. Annie Nairn told her grandchildren stories about the family, about the Walls, the Nairns and the Van Buskirks and about the family being Tories during the Revolution.
Annie Nairn later lived at 17 Christopher Place, Ridgewood, N.J. at the Hendrickson home until she died three years later on August 8,1942 at the age of 82 years.
Johnson and Annie Nairn are both buried at Maple Grove Cemetery at Kew Gardens, Long Island, N.Y. Johnson was buried on August 31, 1911 and Annie was buried August 11, 1942.
CHILDREN OF JOHNSON AND ANN (WALL) NAIRN
122 + OLGA MAY NAIRN born June 17, 1883 in Brooklyn, New York. Olga married Everrett H. Hendrickson Sr.
123 + MILDRED JANE NAIRN born July 28, 1889 in Brooklyn, New York. Mildred married Alfred H. Wallworth.
Emily Ann Foster ( 1871 - 1953 )
74. EMILY ANN FOSTER (of William E. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster) was born January 21, 1871 in Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minnesota and died June 18, 1953 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Emily Ann Foster (known as Emma) was with the family in Swan Lake, Meeker County, Minnesota in 1880. Between 1880 to 1884, they moved to Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
In the 1884 Census of the city of Taylor, Williamson, Emily Foster age 13 is listed with her parents family. Emma age 18 is also listed with her widowed mother in the 1890 Census of the city of Taylor.
According to a newspaper article about her father, William Foster, 1956, Emily attended a private school called McFarland School.
Emily Foster married WILLIAM T. HUME. William was born February 16, 1866.
In the 1930 Census, William and Emily Hume were living in Alamo Heights, Bexar County, Texas. William Hume was listed as a Claims Agent ? for Steam Rail Road ? (the handwriting was hard to decipher in the 1930 Census)
Emily lived in San Antonio, Texas and was buried in Taylor, Williamson, Texas
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND EMILY (FOSTER) HUME
124. ELEANOR HUME
Roxa Edith Foster ( 1873 - 1966 )
75. ROXA EDITH FOSTER (of William E. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) was born August 29, 1873 in Hutchinson, McLeod, Minnesota and died October 24, 1966 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Roxa Edith Foster was with the family in Swan Lake, Meeker County, Minnesota in 1880. Between 1880 to 1885, they moved to Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
In the 1884 Census of the city of Taylor, Williamson, Roxa Foster age 11 is listed with her parents family. Roxy age 16 is also listed with her widowed mother in the 1890 Census of the city of Taylor.
On February 22, 1893 Roxa Foster married WALTER C. SMITH in Williamson County, Texas. Walter was born June 26, 1866 in Williamson county, Texas.
According to a newspaper article about her father, William Foster, of 1956 it mentioned that Mrs. Walter Smith is the only child of William Foster remaining in Taylor, Texas and that she attended the first public school in Taylor.
The 1956 article also mentioned "Mr. & Mrs. Walter Smith lived in the old two story frame house that can be seen from the road when they first married. They moved to town in 1898 and lived in a small cottage replaced in 1905 by their present brick home."
In the 1900 Census of Williamson County, Texas, Walter and Roxia Smith, were listed with their two daughters Mary and Mildred. Also living with them were, John P. Smith the father and D. J. Foster the mother-in-law.
In the 1920 Census in Precinct 6 of Williamson County, Texas, Walter and Roxa Smith were listed with their two daughters, Mary and Mildred. Walter Smith was a Farmer.
In the 1930 Census, Walter and Roxa Smith were living in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. Walter Smith was listed as a Farmer.
CHILDREN OF WALTER AND ROXA (FOSTER) SMITH
125. MARY EDITH SMITH was born January 13 1895 in Williamson County, Texas. In 1900, Mary was living with the parents in Williamson County, Texas. In 1920, Mary, age 24, a school teacher, was living with her parents in Precinct 6, Williamson County, Texas.
126. MILDRED WALTER SMITH was born January 29, 1899 in Williamson County, Texas. In 1900, Mildred was living with the parents in Williamson County, Texas. In 1920, Mildred was living with her parents in Precinct 6, Williamson County, Texas.
Newton William Foster ( 1876 - ? )
76. NEWTON WILLIAM FOSTER (of William E. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) born November 21, 1876 in Dassel, McLeod, Minnesota and died April 20, 1949 in Cook County, Illinois.
Newton W. Foster was listed in the 1880 Census with the family in Swan Lake, Meeker, Minnesota, he was 4 years old. Between 1880 to 1884, they moved to Taylor, Williamson County, Texas
In the 1884 City Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas, Newton is listed with the family and is 8 years old. Newton at age 12 was also listed with his widowed mother in the 1890 Census of Taylor.
By 1900 or earlier Newton Foster moved to Illinois.
Newton W. Foster married LOUISE ----- ? ----- . She was born 1876 in Illinois, her parents were born in Germany.
In 1920 Census of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, Newton Foster is listed with his wife, Louise, and 3 children, Mildred, Beatrice, and Hume. Newton Foster was a ( ----?----) Printing.
CHILDREN OF NEWTON AND LOUISE FOSTER
127. MILDRED FOSTER born 1902 in Illinois. In 1920, Mildred, age 18, was living with her parents in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
128. BEATRICE FOSTER born 1904 in Illinois. In 1920, Beatrice, age 16, was living with her parents in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
129. HUME FOSTER a son born 1909 in Illinois. In 1920, Hume, age 11, was living with the parents in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Roscoe Roderick Foster ( 1885 - ? )
78. ROSCOE RODERICK FOSTER (of William E. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) born Feb. 8, 1885 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Roscoe was the only one of William and Dama Foster’s children to be born in Taylor. Roscoe Foster at age 4 was listed with his widowed mother in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Before 1915, Roscoe R. Foster moved to El Paso County, Texas.
Roscoe married GERTRUDE CAMILLE KIBLER on November 29, 1915. Camille Kibler was born September 29, 1895 in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. She was a daughter of John Albert Kibler and Pearle Satterfield.
In the 1920 census, we find Roscoe Roderick Foster age 35 in Precinct 2 of El Paso County, Texas. Roscoe was a Mining Engineer in the Copper Mines. But his wife, Camille Foster, and their daughter Faith Foster age 3 were in the same Precinct but living with her mother and stepfather, Thomas and Pearle Parker.
It is not known if Roscoe had died or if they got a divorce (Roscoe Foster was not located yet in the 1930 census). Camille married next to ROY EDSON CRAIG in August 15, 1928. Roy E. Craig was born 1895 in Ohio.
In the 1930 census for El Paso, Texas we find Roy E. Craig and his wife Camille
and Faith Foster age 13. Also living with them was Pearle S. Parker, Camille’s mother. Roy and Camille Craig divorced in 1935.
CHILDREN OF ROSCOE AND CAMILLE FOSTER
130. FAITH FOSTER born 1917 in Texas. In 1920, Faith Foster, age 3, was living with her mother at her grandmother and step-grandfather, Pearl and Thomas Parker, in Precinct 2, El Paso county, Texas. In 1930, Faith Foster was living with her mother and Step-father in El Paso, Texas
Laura Novilla Foster ( 1873 - 1952 )
82. LAURA NOVILLA FOSTER ( of Paul J. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) was born June 25 1873 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died between November 8 - 10 1952 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Laura Foster who was born in Boston, Massachusetts came to Taylor, Williamson, Texas with her parents in the 1880’s.
In the 1884 Census of the city of Taylor, Williamson, Laura Foster age 11 is listed with her parents family. Laura age 15 is also listed with her parents in the 1890 Census of the city of Taylor.
Laura married GEORGE MILTON BURKE on September 14, 1895 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. George M. Burke was born December 24, 1863 in Illinois and died July 12, 1936 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. He was a son of John K. Burke and Elizabeth A. Gillespie.
In the 1920 Census, George M. Burke, age 56, wife, Laura N. age 46 and their 2 children, Foster and Laura were living in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. George Burke was a Plumber.
In the 1930 census, George Burke, age 67, and his two children, Laura and Foster were living in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. George was a Plumber. The census indicated that George Burke was a widower. But the fact was that Laura Burke died in 1952.
Further checking of the 1930 census did located her. Laura Burke, age 56 and divorced, was a patient at the Austin State Hospital in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
CHILDREN OF GEORGE AND LAURA (FOSTER) BURKE:
131. + MARY ELIZABETH BURKE was born April 22, 1899 in Taylor, Williamson, Texas. She married Randell Smith Cobb.
132. FOSTER A. BURKE was born September 21, 1906 in Texas and died August 29, 1985 in Texas.
In 1920, Foster A. Burke was age 13 and living with his parents in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. In 1930, Foster Burke was age "21" and living with his father in in Taylor, Williamson county, Texas.
133. LAURA LEE BURKE was born 1913 in Texas. In 1930, Laura Burke was age 17 and living with her father in Taylor, Williamson, Texas.
Ivey Roderick Foster ( 1875 - ? )
83. IVEY RODERICK FOSTER ( of Paul J. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) was born 1875 in Canada and died March 3, 1953.
Ivey Foster at age 9 is listed with the family in the 1884 Census of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. Also listed with the parents in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Ivey Foster is listed age 13.
Ivey R. Foster married CORA ----- ? ----- . Cora was born 1885 in Texas and died September 15, 1970.
Ivey Foster became a citizen of the United States in 1915.
In the 1920 Census, Ivey R. Foster and his wife Cora and their two sons Ivey and Robert, were living in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. Ivey R. Foster, age 42, who was born in Nova Scotia, became a citizen of the United States in 1916. Ivey Foster was a Manager.
In the 1930 Census, Ivey and Cora Foster and their son Robert were living at Davis Street in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. Ivey Foster was in the Laundry Business. Also living with the family was Ivey’s mother-in-law, (Min ?) Phillips.
In a 1956 newspaper article about Robert Ray Foster, it mentioned that Paul J. Foster and his son Ivey Foster had a blacksmith shop in Taylor, Texas. The shop burned down in 1903 and when the building was rebuilt, the Fosters decided to enter the laundry business. The laundry business employed 17 people in 1956. Ivey Foster’s son Robert Ray Foster was running the business in 1956.
Both Ivey and Cora Foster are buried in the cemetery in Taylor, Williamson Co., Texas.
CHILDREN OF IVEY AND CORA FOSTER
134. IVEY FOSTER born 1908 in Texas. In 1920, Ivey Foster Jr., age 12, was living with his parents in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. Ivey Foster died in January 22, 1927 and is buried in the cemetery at Taylor, Texas.
135. + ROBERT RAY FOSTER born March 14, 1913 in Taylor, Williamson Co., Texas. Robert married Edna Richardson.
Edgar D. Foster ( 1887 - ? )
86. EDGAR D. FOSTER ( of Paul J. Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster ) was born 1887 in Texas.
Edgar Foster at age 3 is listed with the family in the 1890 Census of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas.
In 1900, Edgar, age 14, was living with his father in Union Township, Washita County, Oklahoma. Edgar was a Blacksmith.
Edgar moved to Massachusetts, it is not clear when he moved there but the oldest son, Edgar D. Foster, Jr. was born in Massachusetts in 1915
Edgar Foster married PEARL L. ---- ? ----- before 1915. Pearl was born 1896 in Maine.
In the 1920 Census, Edgar Foster and his wife, Lillian and their 3 children Edgar Jr., David, and Ellen were living in Belmont Street, Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Edgar Foster was a laborer in the shipbuilding industry.
In the 1930 Census, Edgar D. Foster, his wife, and 8 children were living at Dolphin Ave. in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Edgar Foster, age 43, was listed as a Lather Plasterer.
(From the Social Security Death Index, there is a Edgar Foster born October 16, 1887 died November 1963. S.S. Card issued in Massachusetts, Death in Massachusetts)
CHILDREN OF EDGAR AND PEARL FOSTER
136. EDGAR D. FOSTER born 1915 in Massachusetts. In 1920, Edgar Jr., age 3, was living with his parents in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1930, Edgar Jr., age 15, was living with his parent in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
137. DAVID D. FOSTER born 1918 in Massachusetts. In 1920, David, age 2, was living with his parents in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1930, David, age 12, was living with his parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
138. HELEN FOSTER born 1919 in Massachusetts. In 1920, "Ellen", age 1, was living with her parents in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1930, Helen, age 11, was living with her parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
139. RUTH FOSTER born 1921 in Massachusetts. In 1930, Ruth, age 9, was living with her parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
140. HARLEY FOSTER born 1922 in Massachusetts. In 1930, Harley, age 8, was living with his parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
141. PAUL FOSTER born 1927 in Massachusetts. In 1930, Paul, age 3, was living with his parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
142. WALTER FOSTER born 1928 in Massachusetts In 1930, Walter, age 2, was living with his parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
143. PEARL FOSTER born 1929 - 1930 in Massachusetts In 1930, Pearl, age 8 months, was living with her parents in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
Herbert W. Foster ( 1881 - ? )
90. HERBERT W. FOSTER (of Joseph Roderick Foster, of Paul Foster, of John Foster) was born April 1881 in Texas.
In 1884, Herbert Foster, age 3, is living with his parents in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas. In 1890, Herbert, age 8, is living with his parents. In 1900, Herbert, age 19, grocery salesman, is living with his widowed mother in Taylor.
Sometime before 1920, Herbert Foster, moved to Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.
Herbert W. Foster married LELIA AVERY by 1920. Lelia was a daughter of Virginia W. Avery. (The father’s name is not known as Virginia W. Avery was a widow in 1920).
In 1920, Herbert W. Foster and his wife, Lelia, were living at the home of Lelia’s mother, Virginia Avery, and her sister and brother Cora and Eugene Avery. Herbert Foster, age 38, was a Sales Manager. This was in Amarillo, Potter county, Texas.
In 1930, at Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, Herbert W. Foster and his wife Lelia, and their two children, Herbert Jr. and Agnes were living at the home of Lelia’s mother, Virginia Avery. Herbert age 48 was a stockman at the ranch.
CHILDREN OF HERBERT AND LELIA (AVERY) FOSTER:
144. HERBERT W. FOSTER born 1920 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. In 1930, Herbert, age 10, was living with his parents at his grandmother’s place in Amarillo.
145. AGNES FOSTER born 1925 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas. In 1930, Agnes, age 5, was living with her parents at her grandmother’s place in Amarillo.
Sarah Burdick ( 1852 - ? )
93. SARAH BURDICK (of Ann Foster, of George Foster, of John Foster) was born 1852 in Rhode Island.
In 1860 census, Sarah age 8 was living with her parents in the 5th Ward of Providence, Rhode Island.
Before 1875, Sarah Burdick married ROYAL BELLOWS LEACH. Royal B. Leach was born on January 31, 1843 Middlebury, Addison Co., Vermont. He was a son of Hiram Leach and Eliza Parker.
In 1880, the Leach family were living in the home of Lafayette and Ann Burdick, Sarah’s parents in East Providence, Rhode Island. Royal Leach age 35 born in Vermont, his wife Sarah age 28, and their two sons.
CHILDREN OF ROYAL AND SARAH (BURDICK) LEACH
146. ROYAL BELLOWS LEACH was born November 26, 1874 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. In 1880, Royal B. Leach, age 5, was living with his parents in the Lafayette Burdick family home in East Providence, Rhode Island.
147. CHARLES H. LEACH was born October 19, 1877 in Providence County, Rhode Island. In 1880, Charles H. Leach, age 2, was living with his parents in the Lafayette Burdick family home in East Providence, Rhode Island.
THE UNSOLVED:
Since there is Paul Foster Senior and there is Paul Foster son of William Foster having children around this time, it is not clear which Paul Foster is the father.
Foster, John C., d. or bur. 1849. Pictou, no age, kin Paul. Source, Prince St. Presb. -- drowned.
Listed in the MARBLE, A. E. Deaths, burials and probate of Nova Scotians, 1800-1850, from primary sources. Halifax, N.S., Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, 1999. 4v. from Vol. 2 F-J
From John Miles September 13, 2002
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It is not known how Jessie (Foster) Sproull fits in the family
Jessie Foster (1828 - 1916)
Jessie Foster was born 1828 and died 1916.
Jessie Foster married MATHEW G. SPROULL. Mathew Sproull was born 1836 in Nova Scotia and died 1913.
John Foster and wife sold lands in Fisher’s Grant to Mathew G. Sproull in 1865, to John T. Sproull in 1874, and Wm. J. Sproull in 1879. Paul Foster, Senior sold land in Fisher’s Grant to Edwin Sproull.
In 1870, Joseph R. Foster age 23 and Mathew Sproull age 35, both House Carpenters were living in the household of Frank Folda a General Merchant in Colfax County, Nebraska.
They went back to Nova Scotia soon.
In 1871, Mathew G. Sproull, his wife Jessie and their three children were living at Fisher’s Grant, Pictou county, Nova Scotia. Mathew Sproull, age 35, was a Carpenter.
In 1881, Mathew G. Sproull, age 45, his wife Jessie, age 51 and two of their children were living in Fisher’s Grant. Mathew Sproull was a builder.
In 1901, Matthew G. Sproull, his wife Jessie, and their son, Charles, were living in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou county, Nova Scotia. Mathew Sproull, age 65, was a Farmer. Also living with them in 1901, was two "Domestic" William McDonald, age 14 and Liddia Campbell, age 20.
Both Mathew and Jessie Sproull are buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
Children of Mathew and Jessie (Foster) Sproull
1. FOSTER KAY SPROULL born ca. 1853 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Foster, age 8, was living with his parents at Fisher’s Grant. Foster K. Sproull died in 1880 at age 17 years 7 months and is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
2. GEORGE EDWIN SPROULL born ca. 1861 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. George E. Sproull died 1865 at age 4 years 6 months is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Pictou County, Nova Scotia.
3. JESSIE ISABELLA SPROULL born ca. 1865 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Jessie, age 6, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Jessie Isabel, age 16, was living with her parents in Fisher’s Grant.
4. CHARLES JAMES SPROULL born ca. 1869 in Fisher’s Grant, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1871, Charles, age 2, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1881, Charles, age 12, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. In 1901, Charles, age 31, was living with his parents in Fisher’s Grant. Charles was a Sand Dealer.
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It is not known where Priscilla Foster fits in the Foster family.
Priscilla Foster ( 1840 - 1911 )
Priscilla Foster was born August 23, 1840 in Nova Scotia and died 1911.
She married William Christie. William Christie was born January 1, 1829 in Nova Scotia and died 1904.
They are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Pictou Landing, Nova Scotia