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Benjamin Foster, Sr

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
Death: January 28, 1704 (68-69)
Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
Immediate Family:

Son of Christopher Foster, of the "Abigail" and Frances Foster
Husband of Lydia Foster
Father of Benjamin Foster, II; Mary Foster; Jonathan Foster; Isaac Foster; Deborah Foster and 3 others
Brother of George Foster; Hannah Sayre; Rebecca Whitson; Nathaniel Foster; John Foster and 3 others

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About Benjamin Foster, Sr

Benjamin Foster was born about 1644 at either Lynn or Southampton on Long Island; to parents Christopher Foster and his wife Frances (Stevens) Foster. The Christopher Foster family moved to Long Island in 1644.[1]

His wife's name was Lydia; her surname is unknown. Their first child was born at Southampton on July 21, 1669.[1]

Benjamin wrote his will on January 25, 1704/5 with his wife Lydia residuary Legatee and executrix.[1]

passed away during 1704. Possible wife Lydia Whitehouse.1668 in Hempstead, NY. [2]

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Profile last modified 10 Feb 2022 | Created 9 Aug 2011

Benjamin Foster (1636 - 1704)

Benjamin Foster

Born 1636 in Massachusetts Bay Colony [uncertain]

Son of Christopher Foster and Frances (Stevens) Foster Brother of George Foster, Rebecca Foster, Nathaniel Foster, Hannah (Foster) Remick, John Foster, Hannah (Foster) Sayre, Joseph Foster, Lydia Foster, Hannah (Foster) Kite and Sarah (Foster) Johnes

[spouse%28s%29 unknown]

[children unknown]

Died 28 Jun 1704 in Long Island City, Queens, New York

Sources

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Great Migration 1634-1635, C-F. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume II, C-F, by Robert Charles Anderson, George F. Sanborn, Jr., and Melinde Lutz Sanborn. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001.subscribers
↑ Torrey, Clarence A. U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700pg 277
Acknowledgments

WikiTree profile Foster-2248 created through the import of Michael John McCook Family Tre.ged on Aug 8, 2011 by Michael McCook.
WikiTree profile Foster-3308 created through the import of Keller-Freeland-Ferris Family .ged on Feb 27, 2012 by Elizabeth Tapia.


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Benjamin Foster, Sr's Timeline

1635
1635
Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
1656
April 28, 1656
Southampton, Suffolk, New York, United States
1669
July 29, 1669
1704
January 28, 1704
Age 69
Southampton, Suffolk County, New York
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Cohansey, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
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