Charles E. Fordham1

b. 11 July 1867, d. 27 June 1920
Family
Father*Silas Fordham2
Mother*Emaline Amelia Harris2
Birth*11 July 1867He was born on 11 July 1867 in Bremer County, Iowa, possibly as Edward Charles Fordham.3,2 
Name VariationHe was called Charley.3,4 
Marriage*20 June 1903He married first Marcia A. Smith, daughter of William A. Smith and Mary L. Dennis, on 20 June 1903 in Spokane, Washington. Charles was 33 years of age and a horse dealer, and Marcia was 23 years of age.5,6 
Divorce*before 20 October 1906Charles and Marcia A. (Smith) Fordham were divorced before 20 October 1906, the date Charles married a second time.2 
Marriage*20 October 1906He married second, as her first husband, Myrtle M. Tiffany, daughter of Clarence E. Tiffany and Arabell S. Stott, on 20 October 1906 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. Charles was 36 years of age and divorced, and Myrtle was age 19.2,3,7,1 
Census US 1920*14 January 1920Myrtle M. and Charles E. Fordham were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. Charles was 56 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Myrtle was 34 years of age. They owned their farm free of mortgage and had five children enumerated with them in 1920. Valentine E. was 11 years old; Edward E. was 9; Blanche E. was 6 years old; Dorothy M. was 4 years, 3 months; and Rocko B. was 1 year, 9 months. The three oldest children, Valentine, Edward and Blanche, had all attended school within the census year.8 
Death*27 June 1920He died, leaving his wife with four young children, on 27 June 1920 in Flathead County, Montana, at age 52. Additionally, his wife was about six or seven months pregnant with their fifth child, a daughter she named Artybelle3 
Burial* and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Flathead County.3 

Family 1

 Marcia A. Smith b. May 1880
Child 1.Wallace Dean Fordham9 b. 5 Nov 1900

Family 2

 Myrtle M. Tiffany b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977
Children 1.Valentine E. Fordham8 b. 1907
 2.Edward Fordham10 b. 8 Sep 1909, d. 22 Nov 2005
 3.Blanche Evalyn Fordham+11 b. 20 Mar 1913, d. 19 Jun 1972
 4.Dorothy M. Fordham12 b. 19 Sep 1915, d. 13 Jun 2002
 5.Rocko Bass Fordham13 b. 8 Mar 1918, d. 28 Mar 1987
 6.Artybelle Fordham+1,3,14 b. 7 Sep 1920, d. 25 May 1986

Citations

  1. [S2144] Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 May 1953 in Cascade County, Montana, USA, of Artybelle Mallo of Cut Bank, Montana, age 32, divorced, this her 2nd marriage, born on 7 September 1920 in Kalispell, Montana to Charles E Fordham and Myrtle M Tiffany, married Rueben P Getts of Cut Bank, Montana, age 37, "single, no previous marriages", born on 17 November 1915 in Sun River, Montana to Samuel T. Getts and Lillian Farr, citing Certificate# 53 070212, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Helena, Montana, Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., Marriage Records, 1943-1988.
  2. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 October 1906 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Tiffany of Kalispell, Montana, age 19, not previously married or divorced, born about 1887 in Brookings County, South Dakota to Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. E. Fordham of Kalispell, Montana, age 36, was previously married and divorced, born at Bremer, Iowa to Silas Fordham and Emeline Harris, citing Certificate# 1170, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Charley Fordham, Memorial# 57136228. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S2094] Montana U.S. County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 19 September 1942 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA of Artybelle Smart, age 22, daughter of Charlie Fordham and Myrtle Tiffany, married Clair Mallo, age 35, son of Frank Mallo and Della Grenier, referencing Film# 001902481, DGS# 004350529. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.
  5. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 June 1903 in Spokane, Washington, USA, of C E Fordham of Kalispell, age 33, horse dealer, born about 1870 in Iowa, son of Silas Fordham and Emma Harris, married "Martha" A Smith of Spokane, age 23, born in Virginia, daughter of William A. Smith and Mary L. Dennis, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington, Marriage Records, EA332-2-0-28. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  6. [S1710] Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 June 1903 in Spokane, Washington, USA, of C E Fordham of Kalispell and Marcia A Smith of Spokane, referencing Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington, Marriage Records, EA332-2-0-28.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Myrtle Maud (Tiffany) Smith, Memorial# 187726716.
  8. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles E. and Myrtle M. Fordham, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S2152] Washington, U.S., Birth Index, 1907-1919, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Wallace Dean Fordham on 5 November 1900 in Spokane City, son of Charles "A" Fordham and Marcia A Smith, citing Image Filename: 0277. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Birth Index, 1907-1919.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Fordham, Memorial# 57136164.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanche Evalyn (Fordham) Miller, Memorial# 13863507.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Dorothy M. (Fordham) Fields, Memorial# 97833053.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rocko Bass Fordham, Memorial# 187726218.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Artybelle Irene (Fordham) Getts, Memorial# 97228125.

Dorothy M. Fordham1

b. 19 September 1915, d. 13 June 2002
Family
Father*Charles E. Fordham1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920
Mother*Myrtle M. Tiffany1 b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977
Birth*19 September 1915Dorothy M. Fordham was born on 19 September 1915 in Creston, Flathead County, Montana.1 
(Daughter) Census US 192014 January 1920Dorothy M. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of her parents in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. She was 4 years and 3 months old.2 
(Daughter) Death27 June 1920Dorothy was 4 years old when her father died on 27 June 1920 at age 52.3 
(Daughter) Marriage21 November 1922Dorothy was 7 years old when her mother married a second time to Frank E. Howell on 21 November 1922.4 
(Daughter) Divorce11 October 1924Dorothy was 9 years old when her mother went to court to obtain a divorce from her stepfather, Frank Howell. The divorce was granted on 11 October 1924 in Flathead County, Montana, the Court finding in part that the Defendant, her stepfather, Frank Howell, "has failed to provide for the Plaintiff, her mother, the common necessaries of life because of his idleness, profligacy and dissipation and that the allegations of Plaintiff's complaint are true and that Plaintiff is entitled to the relief demanded in her complaint."5 
(Daughter) Marriage25 April 1925Six months after her divorce, her mother married a third time on 25 April 1925 to Charles B. Smith.6 
(Daughter) Census US 193026 April 1930Dorothy was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of her widowed and twice divorced mother in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. Dorothy was 14 years old.7 
Death*13 June 2002She died on 13 June 2002 in Kent, King County, Washington, at age 861 
Burial* and was buried in Plot 1003 of Hillcrest Memorial Park, Kent, King County.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dorothy M. (Fordham) Fields, Memorial# 97833053. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles E. and Myrtle M. Fordham, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Charley Fordham, Memorial# 57136228.
  4. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 November 1922 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle M. Fordham of Creston, Montana, age 36, born about 1886 in Aurora, S. D., daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married Frank E. Howell of Columbia Falls, Montana, age 32, born in Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois, son of Henry Howell and Adaline Barns, his first marriage, Myrtle's husband deceased, citing Certificate# 4648, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  5. [S2151] Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Myrtle Howell, plaintiff, against Frank Howell, defendant, filed in Flathead County, Montana on 8 September 1924, heard in open court, awarded on 11 October 1924 and filed by the Flathead County District Clerk on 23 October 1924, citing Case# 6409 images 1321-1337 of 1782. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950.
  6. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 April 1925 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Howell of Creston, Montana, age 39, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1886 in Aurora, South, Dakota, daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. B. Smith of Whitefish, Montana, age 50, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1875 in Richfield, Illinois, son of Ed Smith and May Higgins, citing Certificate# 5117, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Myrtle Smith, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340991. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Edward Fordham1

b. 8 September 1909, d. 22 November 2005
Family
Father*Charles E. Fordham1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920
Mother*Myrtle M. Tiffany1 b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977
Birth*8 September 1909Edward Fordham was born on 8 September 1909 in Lacombe, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta Province, Canada.1 
(Son) Census US 192014 January 1920Edward E. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of his parents in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. He was 9 years old and had attended school within the census year.2 
(Son) Death27 June 1920Edward was 10 years old when his father died on 27 June 1920 at age 52.3 
Name VariationHe was called Ed.4 
(Son) Marriage21 November 1922Edward was 13 years old when his mother married a second time to Frank E. Howell on 21 November 1922.5 
(Eldest Son) Divorce11 October 1924Ed was 15 years old when he testified for his mother in open court during her effort to obtain a divorce from his stepfather, Frank Howell. The divorce was granted on 11 October 1924 in Flathead County, Montana, the Court finding in part that the Defendant, his stepfather, Frank Howell, "has failed to provide for the Plaintiff, his mother, the common necessaries of life because of his idleness, profligacy and dissipation and that the allegations of Plaintiff's complaint are true and that Plaintiff is entitled to the relief demanded in her complaint."4 
(Son) Marriage25 April 1925Six months after her divorce, his mother married a third time on 25 April 1925 to Charles B. Smith.6 
(Son) Census US 193026 April 1930Edward was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of his widowed and twice divorced mother in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. Edward was 20 years old and worked as a laborer in a lumber mill.7 
Death*22 November 2005He died on 22 November 2005 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 961 
Burial* and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Flathead County, Montana.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Fordham, Memorial# 57136164. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles E. and Myrtle M. Fordham, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Charley Fordham, Memorial# 57136228.
  4. [S2151] Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Myrtle Howell, plaintiff, against Frank Howell, defendant, filed in Flathead County, Montana on 8 September 1924, heard in open court, awarded on 11 October 1924 and filed by the Flathead County District Clerk on 23 October 1924, citing Case# 6409 images 1321-1337 of 1782. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950.
  5. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 November 1922 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle M. Fordham of Creston, Montana, age 36, born about 1886 in Aurora, S. D., daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married Frank E. Howell of Columbia Falls, Montana, age 32, born in Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois, son of Henry Howell and Adaline Barns, his first marriage, Myrtle's husband deceased, citing Certificate# 4648, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  6. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 April 1925 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Howell of Creston, Montana, age 39, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1886 in Aurora, South, Dakota, daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. B. Smith of Whitefish, Montana, age 50, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1875 in Richfield, Illinois, son of Ed Smith and May Higgins, citing Certificate# 5117, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Myrtle Smith, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340991. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Rocko Bass Fordham1

b. 8 March 1918, d. 28 March 1987
Family
Father*Charles E. Fordham1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920
Mother*Myrtle M. Tiffany1 b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977
Birth*8 March 1918Rocko Bass Fordham was born on 8 March 1918 in Creston, Flathead County, Montana.1 
(Son) Census US 192014 January 1920Rocko B. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of his parents in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. He was 1 year and 9 months old.2 
(Son) Death27 June 1920Rocko was 2 years old when his father died on 27 June 1920 at age 52.3 
(Son) Marriage21 November 1922Rocko was 4 years old when his mother married a second time to Frank E. Howell on 21 November 1922.4 
(Son) Divorce11 October 1924Rocko was 6 years old when his mother went to court to obtain a divorce from his stepfather, Frank Howell. The divorce was granted on 11 October 1924 in Flathead County, Montana, the Court finding in part that the Defendant, his stepfather, Frank Howell, "has failed to provide for the Plaintiff, her mother, the common necessaries of life because of his idleness, profligacy and dissipation and that the allegations of Plaintiff's complaint are true and that Plaintiff is entitled to the relief demanded in her complaint."5 
(Son) Marriage25 April 1925Six months after her divorce, his mother married a third time on 25 April 1925 to Charles B. Smith.6 
(Son) Census US 193026 April 1930Rocko was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of his widowed and twice divorced mother in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. Rocko was 12 years old and had attended school within the census year.7 
Death*28 March 1987He died on 28 March 1987 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 691 
Cremation* and was cremated, his ashes given to a family member or friend.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Rocko Bass Fordham, Memorial# 187726218. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles E. and Myrtle M. Fordham, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Edward Charley Fordham, Memorial# 57136228.
  4. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 November 1922 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle M. Fordham of Creston, Montana, age 36, born about 1886 in Aurora, S. D., daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married Frank E. Howell of Columbia Falls, Montana, age 32, born in Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois, son of Henry Howell and Adaline Barns, his first marriage, Myrtle's husband deceased, citing Certificate# 4648, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  5. [S2151] Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Myrtle Howell, plaintiff, against Frank Howell, defendant, filed in Flathead County, Montana on 8 September 1924, heard in open court, awarded on 11 October 1924 and filed by the Flathead County District Clerk on 23 October 1924, citing Case# 6409 images 1321-1337 of 1782. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950.
  6. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 April 1925 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Howell of Creston, Montana, age 39, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1886 in Aurora, South, Dakota, daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. B. Smith of Whitefish, Montana, age 50, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1875 in Richfield, Illinois, son of Ed Smith and May Higgins, citing Certificate# 5117, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950.
  7. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Myrtle Smith, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340991. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Silas Fordham1

Family
Marriage*22 November 1859He married Emaline Amelia Harris on 22 November 1859 in Chickasaw County, Iowa.2,1 

Family

 Emaline Amelia Harris
Child 1.Charles E. Fordham+1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920

Citations

  1. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 20 October 1906 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Tiffany of Kalispell, Montana, age 19, not previously married or divorced, born about 1887 in Brookings County, South Dakota to Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. E. Fordham of Kalispell, Montana, age 36, was previously married and divorced, born at Bremer, Iowa to Silas Fordham and Emeline Harris, citing Certificate# 1170, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  2. [S148] Iowa, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Silas Fordham and Emaline Amelia Harris on 22 November 1859 in Chickasaw County, Iowa. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1851-1900.

Valentine E. Fordham1

b. 1907
Family
Father*Charles E. Fordham1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920
Mother*Myrtle M. Tiffany1 b. 19 Nov 1886, d. 15 Jan 1977
Birth*1907Valentine E. Fordham was born about 1907 in Canada.1 
(Daughter) Census US 192014 January 1920Valentine E. was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 14 January 1920 in the household of her parents in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. She was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year.1 
(Daughter) Marriage21 November 1922Valentine was 13 years old when her mother married a second time to Frank E. Howell on 21 November 1922.2 
(Daughter) Divorce11 October 1924Valentine was about 17 years old when her mother went to court to obtain a divorce from her stepfather, Frank Howell. The divorce was granted on 11 October 1924 in Flathead County, Montana, the Court finding in part that the Defendant, Valentine's stepfather, Frank Howell, "has failed to provide for the Plaintiff, her mother, the common necessaries of life because of his idleness, profligacy and dissipation and that the allegations of Plaintiff's complaint are true and that Plaintiff is entitled to the relief demanded in her complaint."3 
(Daughter) Marriage25 April 1925Six months after her divorce, her mother married a third time on 25 April 1925 to Charles B. Smith.4 
(Daughter) Census US 193026 April 1930Valentine was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 26 April 1930 in the household of her widowed and twice divorced mother in Jocko, Flathead County, Montana. Valentine was 22 years of age.5 

Citations

  1. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles E. and Myrtle M. Fordham, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Roll: T625_971; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 39. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 November 1922 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle M. Fordham of Creston, Montana, age 36, born about 1886 in Aurora, S. D., daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married Frank E. Howell of Columbia Falls, Montana, age 32, born in Cerro Gordo, Piatt County, Illinois, son of Henry Howell and Adaline Barns, his first marriage, Myrtle's husband deceased, citing Certificate# 4648, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S2151] Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950, online at www.ancestry.com, divorce of Myrtle Howell, plaintiff, against Frank Howell, defendant, filed in Flathead County, Montana on 8 September 1924, heard in open court, awarded on 11 October 1924 and filed by the Flathead County District Clerk on 23 October 1924, citing Case# 6409 images 1321-1337 of 1782. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950.
  4. [S2145] Montana, U.S., County Marriages, 1865-1987, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 25 April 1925 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana, USA, for Myrtle Howell of Creston, Montana, age 39, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1886 in Aurora, South, Dakota, daughter of Clarence Tiffany and Arabelle Stott, married C. B. Smith of Whitefish, Montana, age 50, who had been previously married and divorced, born about 1875 in Richfield, Illinois, son of Ed Smith and May Higgins, citing Certificate# 5117, Montana State Historical Society, Helena, Montana, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950.
  5. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Myrtle Smith, Jocko, Flathead, Montana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340991. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Wallace Dean Fordham1

b. 5 November 1900
Family
Father*Charles E. Fordham1 b. 11 Jul 1867, d. 27 Jun 1920
Mother*Marcia A. Smith1 b. May 1880
Birth*5 November 1900Wallace Dean Fordham was born on 5 November 1900 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.1 
(Grandson) Census US 191019 April 1910Wallace was enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 19 April 1910 in the household of his grandparents, Mary and William A. Smith, at 2427 Alta, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. He was 10 years old and had attended school during the census year.2 

Citations

  1. [S2152] Washington, U.S., Birth Index, 1907-1919, online at www.ancestry.com, birth of Wallace Dean Fordham on 5 November 1900 in Spokane City, son of Charles "A" Fordham and Marcia A Smith, citing Image Filename: 0277. Hereinafter cited as Washington, U.S., Birth Index, 1907-1919.
  2. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William H. and Mary L. Smith, Spokane Ward 4, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1671; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1375684. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Foresman1

b. 11 December 1748, d. 17 December 1811
Family
Father*Robert Foresman2,1 b. 1725
Mother*Jane All3,1 b. 1728
Birth*11 December 1748Hugh Foresman was born on 11 December 1748 in Ulster Province, Northern Ireland.1 
Marriage*1782He married Judith Slocum, daughter of Jonathan Slocum and Ruth Tripp, about 1782 in Pennsylvania.1,4 
Death*17 December 1811He died on 17 December 1811 in Ross County, Ohio, at age 631 
Burial* and was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kingston, Ross County.1 

Family

 Judith Slocum b. Oct 1760, d. 12 Mar 1814

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hugh Foresman, Memorial# 131534494. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Forsman, Memorial# 11927776.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (All) Foresman, Memorial# 11927781.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Judith (Slocum) Forsman, Memorial# 131535095.

Robert Foresman1

b. 1725
Family
Birth*1725Robert Foresman was born about 1725 in Northern Ireland.1 
Marriage*1748He married Jane All about 1748 in Northern Ireland.2,1 

Family

 Jane All b. 1728
Child 1.Hugh Foresman1,3 b. 11 Dec 1748, d. 17 Dec 1811

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Robert Forsman, Memorial# 11927776. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (All) Foresman, Memorial# 11927781.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Hugh Foresman, Memorial# 131534494.

Dr. Francis Forgue1

Family
Marriage*He married as her second husband Sarah (Thompson) Dennie, daughter of David Thompson.1 

Family

 Sarah Thompson b. 24 May 1724, d. 24 Jan 1796

Citations

  1. [S930] Donald Lines Jacobus, compiler and editor, Families of Old Fairfield, Connecticut, online database viewed and downloaded from the New England Historic and Genealogical Society at www.AmericanAncestors.org. Originally published in 2 Volumes, New Haven, Connecticut, by The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Company, 1930-1932. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic and Genealogical Society, 2008), Volume I, page 182. Hereinafter cited as Families of Old Fairfield, Connecticut.

William J. Foringer1

b. July 1868
Family
Birth*July 1868William J. Foringer was born in July 1868 in Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*10 February 1900He married Myrtle Louise Goodlin, daughter of John A. Goodlin and Martha Rose Thomas, in 10 February 1900 in Marysville, Yuba County, California.1,2 
(Son-in-Law) Census US 190019 February 1900William was enumerated with his new wife on the 1900 census taken on 19 February 1900 in the household of his wife's parents, Rose and John A. Goodlin, in Chico, Butte County, California. William was 31 years of age and worked as a farm laborer.1 
(Son-in-Law) Relocation1 June 1900A Yuba City, California newspaper reported on 1 June 1900 that the family of Rose and John Goodlin, including Myrtle and William J. Foringer, the couple's eldest daughter and son-in-law, had moved to Chico.3 

Family

 Myrtle Louise Goodlin b. 16 Dec 1882

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John and Rose Goodlin, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chico, Butte, California; Roll: 84; Pages: 15 and 16; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240084. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Marysville Evening Democrat, (Marysville, California), Saturday, 10 Feb 1900, page 4, under the heading, "The Altar", a report that William James Foringer and Miss Myrtle L. Goodlin, both of Yuba City, were married in Marysville on 10 February 1900 by Samuel Garber, Justice of the Peace. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  3. [S2495] John Goodlin and Family and W. J. Foringer and Wife 1900 Move to Chico, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Sutter County Farmer, (Yuba City, California), Friday, 1 June 1900, page 3, noting under the headline, Brevities", that John Goodlin and family and W. J. Foringer and his wife, of Yuba City, had gone to Chico to reside. Hereinafter cited as John Goodlin and Family and W. J. Foringer and Wife 1900 Move to Chico.

Elisabeth (Prosser) Forrester1

Family
Marriage*1831She married Edward Fowke, son of Francis Fowke and Mary Lowe, in 1831.1 

Family

 Edward Fowke b. 2 May 1800, d. 9 Nov 1872

Citations

  1. [S765] The Bell Family at Links - Genealogy, online at http://genealogy.links.org. Compiled by Camilla von Massenbach at e-mail address. Even though the database is a beta version and sourcing is incomplete, hard to find or absent, it provided some confirming information and new clues about the Bell family. Hereinafter cited as Bell Family at Links - Genealogy.

Mary Forsburg1

b. April 1819
Family
Birth*April 1819Mary Forsburg was born in April 1819 in Delaware.2 
Marriage*She married Thomas Allison.1 
(Mother) Census US 1900June 1900Mary was enumerated on the 1900 census in the household of her son and daughter-in-law, Hannah and Walter W. Allison, taken in June 1900 at 2235 Oxford Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 81 years of age, a widow, and had given birth to one child and he was living.2 

Family

 Thomas Allison
Child 1.Walter W. Allison3 b. 1 May 1855, d. 27 May 1934

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1973, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Walter W Allison, certificate# 43606, age 79, widower, salesman, born on 1 May 1855 in Philadelphia, died on 27 May 1934 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Thomas Allison and Mary Forsburg. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Walter W. and Hannah Allison, (their surname transcribed by Ancestry as "Alleson"), Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0740; FHL microfilm: 1241471. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1972, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Walter W Allison, certificate# 43606, age 79, widower, salesman, of 4954 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, born on 1 May 1855 in Philadelphia, died on 27 May 1934 at his home in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Thomas Allison and Mary Forsburg, informant Reverend Eilson of 4954 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, burial in Hatboro Cemetery, Hatboro.

Rebecca C. Fortiner1

Family
Marriage*She married John E. Pepper.1 

Family

 John E. Pepper
Child 1.Albert Middleton Pepper1 b. 12 Aug 1874, d. 27 Jul 1938

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Albert Middleton Pepper, Memorial# 104903543. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Ezekiel Fosdick1

Family
Marriage*He married Abigail Wright.1 

Family

 Abigail Wright
Child 1.Rhoda Fosdick1 b. 10 Nov 1751, d. 15 Nov 1837

Citations

  1. [S966] Bradford Adams Whittemore and Edgar Whittemore, compilers, "The Whittemore Family in America", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes 106, 107 and 108, (1952-1954): Volume 108, pages 244-245. Hereinafter cited as "Whittemore Family in America."

Rhoda Fosdick1

b. 10 November 1751, d. 15 November 1837
Family
Father*Ezekiel Fosdick1
Mother*Abigail Wright1
Birth*10 November 1751Rhoda Fosdick was born on 10 November 1751 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.1 
Marriage*1 November 1775She married Samuel Whittemore, son of Daniel Whittemore and Jane Appleton, on 1 November 1775 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 
Death*15 November 1837She died on 15 November 1837 in New London at age 86.1 

Family

 Samuel Whittemore b. 25 Jun 1751, d. 5 Feb 1821

Citations

  1. [S966] Bradford Adams Whittemore and Edgar Whittemore, compilers, "The Whittemore Family in America", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volumes 106, 107 and 108, (1952-1954): Volume 108, pages 244-245. Hereinafter cited as "Whittemore Family in America."

Almira Foster1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Marriage*24 December 1833An Intention of Marriage was recorded for Almira Foster and Alfred Bolton, son of John Bolton and Margery Pratt, on 24 December 1833 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 

Family

 Alfred Bolton b. 7 May 1793

Citations

  1. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Anne Foster1

b. circa 1700, d. 7 July 1750
Family
Birth*circa 1700Anne Foster was born circa 1700, as calculated from her noted age at death.2 
Marriage*6 November 1721She married Reverend Daniel Perkins on 6 November 1721 in Walpole, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England). Their marriage was recorded in Bridgewater.1,3 
Death*7 July 1750She died on 7 July 1750 in west Bridgewater in her 51st year.2 

Family

 Daniel Perkins b. c 1697, d. 29 Sep 1782
Children 1.Anne Perkins4,1 b. 1 May 1724
 2.Richard Perkins5,1 b. 2 Mar 1729/30, d. 16 Oct 1813

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Perkins, pages 277-281. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  2. [S854] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, Vital Records of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, to the year 1850, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society at the charge of the Eddy Town Record Fund, 1911), Deaths, page 212. Hereinafter cited as West Bridgewater Vital Records to 1850.
  3. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Volume II, Marriages, page 288. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.
  4. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume I, Births, page 251.
  5. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850, Volume I, Births, page 257.

Anne Jane Foster1

Family
ChartsDescendants of Thomas Gerrard of Gibbstown, County Meath, Ireland and his Brothers
Father*William Foster1
Mother*Elizabeth Gerrard1

Citations

  1. [S1640] Mairéad Crinion of Evergreen Oak Family Research Services at https://www.facebook.com/…, "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research," e-mail messages exchanged on multiple dates. Hereinafter cited as "Gerrard - Gibney Family Research."

Right Honorable Anthony Foster1

Family

Family
Children 1.Margaret Foster+1
 2.John Foster1

Citations

  1. [S225] Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia, online at www.wikipedia.org, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Maxwell,_1st_Baron_Farnham. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia Encyclopedia.

Charles Foster1,2,3

b. 1895
Family
Birth*1895Charles Foster was born about 1895 in Idaho.3 
Name VariationHis name was also found in records as Charles P. Foster1,3,2 
Name Variation and as Charles S. Foster.2,1,3 
Marriage*9 May 1923He married, as her second husband, Marguerite Byrd Larson, daughter of Iver Larson and Pollitene Wimmer, on 9 May 1923 in Salinas, Monterey County, California.1 
Census US 1930*10 April 1930Marguerite and Charles Foster were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 10 April 1930 in the Globe Sawmill Camp, Walton, Lane County, Oregon. Charles was 35 years of age and worked as a trucker, with his own truck, on his own account, and Marguerite was 33 years of age. They rented their home for $5 per month, and were both able to read, write and to speak English. Charles reported he had been 28 years old at his first marriage and Marguerite reported she had been 15 years old at her first marriage. Three children were enumerated with the couple in 1930. Polly Isabel and Genevieve Howard, Marguerite's two daughters from her first marriage, were ages 13 and 11 years, respectively, and had both attended school within the census year. The couple's daughter, Gloria J. Foster, was 4½ years old.3 
Divorce*December 1934 In December 1934, Marguerite Foster filed for divorce from Charles S. Foster in the superior court of Sacramento County, California. In her action, she charged Charles, a truck driver, of neglecting his family, alleging he had deserted her in August 1930, seven years after their marriage. Through her attorney, Marguerite was seeking the custody of the couple's minor daughter.2 

Family

 Marguerite Byrd Larson b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 4 Jan 1971
Child 1.Gloria Joy Foster4 b. 18 Apr 1925

Citations

  1. [S2161] U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Californian, Salinas, California, Thursday, May 10, 1923, reporting that Miss Marguerite Howard and Charles Foster, of King City, were married in Salinas the day before by Judge David Wallace; that Miss Mary Larson and George Larson were in attendance; that the couple are well known in both Salinas and King City. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current.
  2. [S2839] Marguerite Foster vs. Charles S. Foster Divorce Filed 1934 California, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Sacramento Bee, (Sacramento, California), Monday, December 31, 1934, Page 5, (Downloaded on June 1, 2025), following the title, "Wife Seeks Divorce", reporting that Marguerite Foster had filed a divorce action in the superior court against Charles S. Foster, a truck driver, charging he neglected his family; that she also alleged Foster deserted her in August 1930, seven years after their marriage; that the plaintiff, through her attorney, was seeking the custody of a minor child. Hereinafter cited as Marguerite Foster vs. Charles S. Foster Divorce Filed 1934 California.
  3. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles P. and Marguerite Foster, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walton, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 2341680. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Gloria Joy Foster, born on 18 April 1925 at Sacramento, California, child of Charles S Foster and Marguerite Larson, died in 14 February 2000, agency notes: Sep 1942: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Foster; Jan 1967: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Evert; Oct 1972: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Vannatta; 08 Mar 2000: Name Listed As Gloria Vannatta. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charles M. Foster1

b. December 1863, d. 1 August 1937
Family
Father*Josiah Foster1,2,3 b. 1845
Mother*Mary A. Spence1,2,3 b. 1845
Birth*December 1863Charles M. Foster was born in December 1863 in Fayette County, Indiana.1,4,3,5 
Marriage*5 December 1886He married first, as her first husband, Nancy J. Wilson, daughter of Alfred Wilson and Eliza Deliah Felton, on 5 December 1886 in Grant County, Indiana.1 
Divorce*Charles and Nancy separated, and were likely divorced. Charles married a second time in 1891, and Nancy married a second time in 1896.6 
Marriage*16 October 1891He married second Relia Hotmire, daughter of Jacob Hotmire and Telitha J. Hester, on 16 October 1891 in Indiana.7,8,4 
Census US 1900*18 June 1900He was enumerated as Chas Foster on the 1900 census taken on 18 June 1900 at the Indiana State Prison, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana. Charles was a Prisoner, 36 years of age, born in Indiana, and his date of birth was recorded as December 1863. He was married and had been married for 9 years. He was able to read, write and speak English. His wife, Relia, who identified herself as a widow, was enumerated in 1900 with the couple's three sons in Ward, Randolph County, Indiana.5 
Census US 1910*25 April 1910Relia and Charles M. Foster were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in Salem, Delaware County, Indiana. Charles had been released from prison, was 48 years of age and worked for wages as a Tanker in a Bottle House, and Relia was 39 years of age. They had been married for 19 years, Charles's second marriage and Relia's first. They rented their house, and Relia had given birth to three children, all of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1910. Lester L., Alva L. and Claudie A. were ages 17, 16 and 14 years respectively, and all were working for wages in the Bottle House with their father. Lester was a Fireman, Alva was a Finisher, and Claude was a Mold Boy. Everyone in the Foster household was able to read and write.9 
Death*1 August 1937He died on 1 August 1937 at age 734 
Burial* and was buried in Section S-A, Lot #118, Space #4, of Saunders Cemetery, Daleville, Delaware County, Indiana.4 

Family 1

 Nancy J. Wilson b. 28 Nov 1859, d. 6 Nov 1941

Family 2

 Relia Hotmire b. Apr 1870, d. 25 Aug 1947

Citations

  1. [S1501] Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019, database with images, online at www.familysearch.org. Digital collection of microfilmed records located at the Wayne County Courthouse, Richmond, Indiana. Includes surname indexes, marriage on 5 December 1886 in Grant County, Indiana, of Nancy J. Wilson of Grant County, born in Grant County, daughter of Alfred Wilson and Eliza Felton, and Charles M. Foster of Fairmount, Grant County, born in Fayette County, Indiana, son of Joseph Foster and Mary A. Spence, viewed on 22 June 2024 online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DC26-91N2. Hereinafter cited as Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Josiah Foster and Mary Ann Spence on 30 May 1861 in Indiana, United States, citing page 231 and referencing FHL Film# 001654839. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Josiah and Mary A. Foster, Year: 1870; Census Place: Nettle Creek, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 390B. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Morton Foster, Memorial# 113665082. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Chas Foster as a Prisoner at the Indiana State Prison, Year: 1900; Census Place: Michigan, La Porte, Indiana; Roll: 384; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0062. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 11 February 1896 in Grant County, of Lewis L Jones and Nancy Foster, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume II Book 7 (Apr 1882-May 18 Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 11; Page: 79. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  7. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Charles M Foster and Relia Hotmire on 16 October 1891 in Indiana, United States, citing page 56 and referencing FHL Film# 001654842.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Relia (Hotmire) Foster, Memorial# 204225635.
  9. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles M. and Relia Foster, Year: 1910; Census Place: Salem, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: T624_346; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374359. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth J. R. Foster1

b. 29 January 1811, d. 1 May 1889
Family
Birth*29 January 1811Elizabeth J. R. Foster was born on 29 January 1811 in Prince Edward County, Virginia.1,2 
Marriage*9 March 1830She married John H. Page, son of George W. Page and Henrietta Shepard, on 9 March 1830.1 
(Wife) Death31 May 1878Elizabeth became a widow when John Hudson Page died on 31 May 1878 at age 68.1,3 
Death*1 May 1889She died on 1 May 1889 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 781,2 
Burial* and was buried in Page Cemetery #3, Lucas, Barren County, Kentucky.2 

Family

 John H. Page b. 2 Aug 1809, d. 31 May 1878

Citations

  1. [S1443] U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, application of Wilford Page Twyman, descendant of Robert Page, Albemarle County, Virginia, served in the Virginia Militia, approved 31 January 1968, National# 96726, Florida State# 2064, referencing the Robert Page Bible and the George W. Page Bible as his sources. Hereinafter cited as Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth J. R. (Foster) Page, Memorial# 105881012. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Hudson Page, Memorial# 105877474.

Experience Foster1

Family
Marriage*4 November 1663She married Joseph French on 4 November 1663 in Taunton, Plymouth Colony.2 

Family

 Joseph French
Child 1.Ebenezer French+1 b. 27 Jun 1682

Citations

  1. [S862] Ralph V. Wood Jr., Mayflower Families through Five Generations: Volume 12, Francis Cooke (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2008), Person# 276, Elizabeth Orcutt, pages 281-282. Hereinafter cited as Francis Cooke of the Mayflower (Five).
  2. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 284. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.

Frank T. Foster1,2

b. 22 March 1874
Family
Father*Hiram B. Foster3,4,1 b. 24 Nov 1849, d. 25 Oct 1922
Mother*Louise Jane Reynolds5,4,1 b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 25 Sep 1915
Birth*22 March 1874Frank T. Foster was born on 22 March 1874 in McLean County, Illinois.1,2,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Franklin Tedmore Foster.4 
Marriage*10 January 1894He married Laura Bugher, daughter of Isaiah Bugher and Emma Tree, on 10 January 1894 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska. They were married by G. B. Chase, County Judge of Gosper County.1,4,6 
Census US 1900*11 June 1900Laura and Frank T. Foster were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 and 11 June 1900 in Turkey Creek, Gosper County, Nebraska. Frank was 26 years of age and a farmer working on his own account, and Laura was 24 years of age. They were both able to read and write. They rented their farm, had been married for 6 years, and Laura had given birth to four children, three of whom were living and enumerated with their parents in 1900. George H. and Earl H. were ages 5 and 2 years, respectively, and little Orval W. was seven months old.2 

Family

 Laura Bugher b. 10 Apr 1876

Citations

  1. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 January 1894 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA, of Laura Bugher of Gosper County, age 17, born about 1877 in Iowa, daughter of I. Bugher, and Frank Foster of Gosper Count, age 20 born about 1874 in Illinois, son of H. B. Foster and L. Reynolds, recorded in Gosper County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  2. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank T. and Laura Foster, Year: 1900; Census Place: Turkey Creek, Gosper, Nebraska; Roll: 928; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0076; FHL microfilm: 1240928, reporting Laura's date of birth as April 1876. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram B Foster, Memorial# 14446154. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Franklin Tedmore Foster, Memorial# 40678122.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louise Jane (Reynolds) Foster, Memorial# 14446158.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura (Bugher) Foster, Memorial# 40677945.

Gloria Joy Foster1

b. 18 April 1925
Family
Father*Charles Foster1 b. 1895
Mother*Marguerite Byrd Larson1 b. 5 Sep 1896, d. 4 Jan 1971
Birth*18 April 1925Gloria Joy Foster was born on 18 April 1925 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.1 
(Daughter) Census US 193010 April 1930Gloria was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 10 April 1930 in the household of her parents in the Globe Sawmill Camp, Walton, Lane County, Oregon. She was 4½ years old.2
 
(Daughter) Census US 19408 April 1940Gloria Joy Foster was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 8 April 1940 in the household of her mother and stepfather, Marguerite and Larry Ellis, at 1935 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Gloria was 14 years old, had completed her education through the 7th grade of elementary school, had attended school within the census year and her work was as a student, attending school.3 

Citations

  1. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Gloria Joy Foster, born on 18 April 1925 at Sacramento, California, child of Charles S Foster and Marguerite Larson, died in 14 February 2000, agency notes: Sep 1942: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Foster; Jan 1967: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Evert; Oct 1972: Name Listed As Gloria Joy Vannatta; 08 Mar 2000: Name Listed As Gloria Vannatta. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charles P. and Marguerite Foster, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walton, Lane, Oregon; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 2341680. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Larry and Marguerite Ellis, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California; Roll: m-t0627-00314; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 38-416. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Grace Foster1

b. circa 1798
Birth*circa 1798Grace Foster was born circa 1798.1 
(Servant) Census Ireland 18211821Grace Foster appeared on the 1821 census in the household of Walter Hinds as a House Servant in Corrakane, County Cavan, Ireland. She was 22 years old. A total of eight servants, including Anne Leonard, Grace McGuire, Grace Foster, Margaret Sheridan, James Leddy, William Clarke, John Reilly and Terence Reilly, were a part of the Hinds household which consisted of Walter, age 20, and his mother, Jane (Smith) Hinds, age 45.

Walter Hinds was described as a farmer and a gentleman and his house was two stories high. At the time the census was taken, they had an Ellis family visiting overnight. The visitors included James Ellis, Mary Anne Martha (Hinds) Ellis, Mary Jane Ellis and Sally Jane Ellis. The seven other servants who resided there were Terence Reilly, 19, John Reilly, also 19, William Clarke, 16, James Leddy, 30, Anne Leonard, 25, Grace McGuire, 25 and Margaret Sheridan, 25.1 

Citations

  1. [S501] 1821 Ireland Census, County Cavan, as transcribed by Debbie Annandale from LDS Film# 0597155, online at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlcav2/1821Census.html. Hereinafter cited as 1821 County Cavan Census.

Hiram B. Foster1

b. 24 November 1849, d. 25 October 1922
Family
Birth*24 November 1849Hiram B. Foster was born on 24 November 1849 in Colfax, McLean County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*27 March 1873He married Louise Jane Reynolds on 27 March 1873 in McLean County, Illinois.2,1,3 
(Husband) Death25 September 1915Hiram became a widower when Louise Jane (Reynolds) Foster died on 25 September 1915 at age 62.2 
Death*25 October 1922He died on 25 October 1922 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, at age 721 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Elwood Cemetery, Elwood.1 

Family

 Louise Jane Reynolds b. 24 Nov 1852, d. 25 Sep 1915
Child 1.Frank T. Foster1,4,5 b. 22 Mar 1874

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hiram B Foster, Memorial# 14446154. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louise Jane (Reynolds) Foster, Memorial# 14446158.
  3. [S1681] Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Hiram Foster and Louisa Reynolds on 27 March 1873 in Mclean County, Illinois, USA. Hereinafter cited as Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Franklin Tedmore Foster, Memorial# 40678122.
  5. [S1824] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 10 January 1894 in Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska, USA, of Laura Bugher of Gosper County, age 17, born about 1877 in Iowa, daughter of I. Bugher, and Frank Foster of Gosper Count, age 20 born about 1874 in Illinois, son of H. B. Foster and L. Reynolds, recorded in Gosper County, referencing State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln, Nebraska. Hereinafter cited as Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908.

Jane Foster1

b. 1780, d. 1842
Family
Birth*1780Jane Foster was born in 1780 in the Killeshandra Parish, County Cavan, Ireland.1 
Marriage*1806She married, as his second wife, James Jackson about 1806 in County Cavan.1 
Death*1842She died in 1842 in County Cavan at age 62.1 

Family

 James Jackson b. 1770, d. 1844
Child 1.Sarah Jackson+1 b. 25 Mar 1817

Citations

  1. [S1615] James Green Jones, "Genealogy of Martha Jane Bell, wife of James Green Jones, Ireland : partial pages from a manuscript", 1870 (New York City, New York). Hand written, pages 167-176 only, page 175. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy of Martha Jane Bell, wife of James Green Jones, Ireland."

Jane Foster1

b. June 1837, d. 18 October 1911
Family
(Family Member) Name Spellings In this research project, everyone with the surname Bondy or Bundy was a member of the same family. When Peter BONDY returned to the United States from Canada in 1840, his surname, as it was recorded, was spelled BONDY. By the early 1900's, Peter's surname, and the surname of most of his children, had begun to morph and was, in many cases, being recorded as BUNDY, although some of his children retained the BONDY surname. Over the years, as Peter made his way into the history books, he became known as Peter BUNDY.2,3,4,5 
Birth*June 1837Jane Foster was born in June 1837.1 
Relationship Note*She was a Miami Indian and she and Chief Meshingomesia were cousins.6 
Name VariationHer Indian name was Kil-so-quah.1 
Marriage*1856She married first Jackson Coon Bundy, son of Peter Bundy and O-zah-shin-quah, in 1856.1,7,8 
Children*Jane and Coon had three children together, George, Willaim and Mary, and an infant son who died before he was one year old.6,1,7,8 
(Wife) Death30 October 1868Jane became a widow when Jackson Coon Bundy died on 30 October 1868 at about age 37.7 
Marriage*She married second John Newman.9,1 
Children*Jane and John had four children together, Benjamin, Martha, Eliza and Walter.6 
(Recipient) Research Notes The following is copied, with minor modifications, from Winger's The Last of the Miamis, pages 35-37:

"In many ways, Meshingomesia's Mississinewa Indians had a good thing. They were perhaps living as well as Indians ever did. True, most of their hunting grounds were gone but they could introduce agriculture as rapidly as they liked. They had many of the advantages of the white settlers if they wished to accept them. When other Indians who had received individual grants were losing all they had this reservation was secure. No mortgage could be put upon it. The Indians were not citizens but wards of the government. They could neither sue nor be sued. Their condition seemed good for Indians.

"Some of the Indians began to desire to be citizens and to have this reservation divided among individual Indians. Some of their best white friends advised them against it. Some unscrupulous white traders, looking for victims, urged them on. At last Meshingomesia yielded to the pressure and requested the government to make the division. Congress appointed commissioners to do the work. The land was surveyed and the values estimated. There were found to be sixty-three Indians of Miami blood, or adopted, who were related to Meshingomesia".... For the purpose of the division, those sixty-three individuals were grouped into the families headed by Pe-con-ge-oh, Aw-taw-waw-taw, Chapendocia, Captain Dixon, Waucoon and Jane Newman.... "To each of these sixty-three men, women and children, a portion of these ten sections of the reservation was assigned. Each Indian received a farm in size somewhat in accordance to its location and value. The farms ranged in size from seventy-five acres to one hundred ten acres.... The following names indicate the families who received farms and the number of farms received by members of each family:

"Meshingomesia and his wife, two farms.
"Peconga, wife and children, nine farms.
"Awtawwawtaw, wife, children, and grandchildren, twelve farms.
"The widow, children and grandchildren of Chapendocia, nine farms.
"The children and grandchildren of Captain Dixon, seven farms.
"Waucoon and his children, eight farms.
"Jane Newman and her children, six farms.
"Other relatives of Meshingomesia, ten farms.

"The provision of the divide was that the Indians would not become citizens nor dispose of their lands until after 1880. But many of the Indians began to build better homes and to purchase many things such as the whites had. Money was loaned to them with the promises that it would be paid when they received their money. Nelson Tawataw built a fine, large brick house nearby the Indian cabin of his grandfather, Meshingomesia. Mr. Tawataw was a good financier and had he lived would no doubt have done well. But many others were not so. Their wants were many. They did not realize that borrowed money would have to be paid for and that they were now citizens and could be sued. Many white men were all ready to loan them money. Soon their land began going. Farm after farm was lost to the Indians until by the opening of the present century very few had any possessions left. One by one the Indian families left the lands of their ancestors to move to Marion, Wabash, Peru or other places where they have intermarried with the whites and their identity as well as their history has been all but lost."10 
Death*18 October 1911She died on 18 October 1911 at age 741 
Burial* and was buried in the Miami Indian Cemetery, Fox, Grant County, Indiana.1 
(American Indian) Indian Names Getting the Native American Indian names in our project "right" has been a struggle for us because we have often seen the same person's name spelled in several different ways. This was, at first, both frustrating and stressful to those of us who strive for accuracy in the presentation of our research. When we learned that the Miami Indians, who feature prominently in our project, had no written language before their associations with the French and English who kept records by writing them down, we began to understand. It’s all very human. Not every person speaks their words in the same way, and each listener may hear the same words differently. So, it’s not surprising that, phonetically, when names were spoken, they would be written down as each individual listener heard them.11,12,13,14,15,16,17 

Family 1

 Jackson Coon Bundy b. 1831, d. 30 Oct 1868
Child 1.George W. Bundy8,18 b. Sep 1856

Family 2

 John Newman b. Apr 1845, d. 23 Jun 1939

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane “Kil-so-quah” (Foster) Newman, Memorial# 11567165. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of John B. Brouillette, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Waltz, Wabash, Indiana; Roll: 178; Page: 358a. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rev Peter “Wah-pa-pe-tah” Bondy, Memorial# 34693723.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rose Ann “Pe-me-sah-quah” (Bondy) Peconga, Memorial# 34693752.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth “Ki po ki na mo qua” (Bondy) Godfroy, Memorial# 37551417.
  6. [S2689] Otho Winger, The Frances Slocum Trail, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (North Manchester, Indiana: L. W. Schultz, Revised and Enlarged c1943; Original c1933), Indian Land, pages 64-65. Hereinafter cited as The Frances Slocum Trail.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Jackson Coon “Wah-pa-si-pon-ah” Bundy, Memorial# 11565645.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, George W “Sha-pe-ne-mah” Bundy, Memorial# 201371516.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John Newman, Memorial# 11567167.
  10. [S2661] Otho Winger, The Last of The Miamis, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Manchester, Indiana: Otho Winger, c1935), The Last of the Reservation, pages 36-37. Hereinafter cited as The Last of The Miamis.
  11. [S2698] Prepared by the United States Department of the Interior for Indian Affairs and dated 12 July 1990, "Summary Under the Criteria and Evidence for Proposed Finding Against Federal Acknowledgment of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, Inc.", in response to a petition submitted to the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs for Federal acknowledgment that this group exists as an Indian Tribe; downloaded record number MNI-V001-D004, (file name 066_pf-2.pdf) from the Department of the Interior, Indian Affairs website (https://www.bia.gov) in October 2024. Hereinafter cited as "Summary Under the Criteria and Evidence for Proposed Finding Against Federal Acknowledgment of the Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, Inc."
  12. [S2695] Annuities and Census of the Miami Indians, 1854 - 1895, online at https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_miamiannuities.php; the website offers a Search capability and notes that the images were taken from microfilm, and that some years are out of order. The records include the following, although we've discovered they are more mixed up than we expected: Annuity Payroll, (reported to be the1854 cover only, although the handwritten pages that follow appear to us to be from 1854); Annuity Payroll, 1882; Annuity Payroll, 1895; Annuity Payroll, Eel River Tribe, 1889; Annuity Payroll, 1895; Annuity Payroll, Eel River Tribe, 1889 (continued); Annuity Payroll, 1891; Annuity Payroll, 1895; Land Division, Francis Godfroy; and 1881 Census of Miami Indians in Indiana and Elsewhere. Hereinafter cited as Annuities and Census of the Miami Indians, 1854 - 1895.
  13. [S2694] Aacimotaatiiyankwi - Myaamia Exempt From Removal, online at https://aacimotaatiiyankwi.org/2021/10/28/…, with additional information from a linked Google Spreadsheet. Hereinafter cited as Aacimotaatiiyankwi - Myaamia Exempt From Removal.
  14. [S2690] S. P. Kaler and R. H. Maring, History of Whitley County, Indiana, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org. (Place of publication not identified: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1907). Hereinafter cited as History of Whitley County, Indiana.
  15. [S2675] Authur L. Bodurtha, History of Miami County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests, in 2 volumes, downloaded from the Boston Public Library eBooks and Texts Archive at www.archive.org, (Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Co., 1919). Hereinafter cited as History of Miami County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests.
  16. [S2661] Otho Winger, The Last of The Miamis.
  17. [S2662] T. B. Helm, History of Wabash County, Indiana : containing a history of the county; its townships, towns, military records portraits of early settlers and prominent men, personal reminiscences, etc., downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Chicago, Illinois: John Morris, Printer, 1884). Hereinafter cited as History of Wabash County, Indiana.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rev G W Bundy, Memorial# 13909496.