Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
Name: Isaac Foster
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1737
Birth Place: Andover, Massachusetts
Father Name: John Foster
Mother Name: Mary Foster
Note: He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state.
Pioneer & Patriot Familes of Bradford County 1770-1800
Vol-1 Clement F. Heverly
Isaac Foster, a native of Massachusetts, with two sons, Abial and Rufus, came into Claverack, 1785, as settlers under Hogaboom & Strong, being the first to follow Ezra Rutty on Sugar Creek. They received 100 acres each, but afterwards added to the original grant. The lots which they occupied lay between the river and Sugar Creek, extending beyond the latter. These pioneers found their way into North Towanda by coming down the Susquehanna in a canoe. Clearing away the forest, preparing the land for raising crops, was the business for the first few years. Abial and Rufus resided with their father until after taking wives. Mr. Foster was a mechanic and gave attention to the manufacture of spinning wheels, and the sons more especially to the improvement of their lands. Such was the courage and perseverance of these New Englanders that the original tract was mostly cleared by them, and we may add, that the splendid character of these pioneers has been well sustained by succeeding generations. Isaac Foster was twice married, his first wife dying several years before he removed from the East. His second wife was Abigail Franklin, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. She died June 11, 1812, and Mr. Foster, March 26, 1821, aged 84 years. He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state. The Fosters were prominent Presbyterians, and an important factor in the first church organization in the county.
Abial Foster was a man of much enterprise. He built the first saw-mill, also the first grist-mill on Sugar Creek, and for many years was extensively engaged in milling and farming. He was one of the noted old-time hunters. In 1795 he married Miss Mary Means, sister of William Means of Towanda. He died August 10, 1841, aged 77 years, and his wife, November 3, 1855, aged 80. The children of Abial and Mary Foster, who married as follows, were: Elizabeth to Ephraim B. Gerould, Smithfield; Nancy to Abel Judson Gerould, Smithfield; Samuel B. died unmarried; Dorinda to George Manley, Canton; Electa to Wheelock Bingham, North Towanda; Polly to Elijah H. Horton, North Towanda; Celinda to Owen Campbell, Burlington; William H. to Matilda Alloway; Jane to George Upright and died in Illinois.
Rufus Foster devoted his life to farming. He was a good man, and for many years, one of the ruling elders of the Presbyterian church. He married first, Phoebe, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. Their children, who married as follows, were: William died unmarried; Rufus to Aurilla Allis, Orwell; Elizabeth to Major Jared Hunt, Canton; Alfred to Patience Franklin, Sheshequin; John to Mahala Goddard, Burlington. For his second wife, Mr. Foster married Sarah Lewis and had one son, Franklin L., who never married; died September 10, 1832, aged 65 years.
Abraham Foster came to North Towanda after his father. He finally settled in the West, where he died. He married Millie Strope of Wysox (evidently a daughter of John Strope, page 95), and had children: Elisha married Eleanor Carpenter, North Towanda; Nancy married Curtis Frink, North Towanda; William and other children, who went West with the family.
William Foster also came to North Towanda after his father and brothers, finally settled in Canton township. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Myer, Wysox. Their children were: Harry located at Patterson, N.J.; Caroline married first Frank Reveland, second Mr. Eaton, Canton; Myer married Miss Wright; Betsy married Rufus Mason; Hiram; Isaac never married; William engaged in business, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Name: Isaac Foster
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1737
Birth Place: Andover, Massachusetts
Father Name: John Foster
Mother Name: Mary Foster
Note: He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state.
Pioneer & Patriot Familes of Bradford County 1770-1800
Vol-1 Clement F. Heverly
Isaac Foster, a native of Massachusetts, with two sons, Abial and Rufus, came into Claverack, 1785, as settlers under Hogaboom & Strong, being the first to follow Ezra Rutty on Sugar Creek. They received 100 acres each, but afterwards added to the original grant. The lots which they occupied lay between the river and Sugar Creek, extending beyond the latter. These pioneers found their way into North Towanda by coming down the Susquehanna in a canoe. Clearing away the forest, preparing the land for raising crops, was the business for the first few years. Abial and Rufus resided with their father until after taking wives. Mr. Foster was a mechanic and gave attention to the manufacture of spinning wheels, and the sons more especially to the improvement of their lands. Such was the courage and perseverance of these New Englanders that the original tract was mostly cleared by them, and we may add, that the splendid character of these pioneers has been well sustained by succeeding generations. Isaac Foster was twice married, his first wife dying several years before he removed from the East. His second wife was Abigail Franklin, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. She died June 11, 1812, and Mr. Foster, March 26, 1821, aged 84 years. He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state. The Fosters were prominent Presbyterians, and an important factor in the first church organization in the county.
Abial Foster was a man of much enterprise. He built the first saw-mill, also the first grist-mill on Sugar Creek, and for many years was extensively engaged in milling and farming. He was one of the noted old-time hunters. In 1795 he married Miss Mary Means, sister of William Means of Towanda. He died August 10, 1841, aged 77 years, and his wife, November 3, 1855, aged 80. The children of Abial and Mary Foster, who married as follows, were: Elizabeth to Ephraim B. Gerould, Smithfield; Nancy to Abel Judson Gerould, Smithfield; Samuel B. died unmarried; Dorinda to George Manley, Canton; Electa to Wheelock Bingham, North Towanda; Polly to Elijah H. Horton, North Towanda; Celinda to Owen Campbell, Burlington; William H. to Matilda Alloway; Jane to George Upright and died in Illinois.
Rufus Foster devoted his life to farming. He was a good man, and for many years, one of the ruling elders of the Presbyterian church. He married first, Phoebe, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. Their children, who married as follows, were: William died unmarried; Rufus to Aurilla Allis, Orwell; Elizabeth to Major Jared Hunt, Canton; Alfred to Patience Franklin, Sheshequin; John to Mahala Goddard, Burlington. For his second wife, Mr. Foster married Sarah Lewis and had one son, Franklin L., who never married; died September 10, 1832, aged 65 years.
Abraham Foster came to North Towanda after his father. He finally settled in the West, where he died. He married Millie Strope of Wysox (evidently a daughter of John Strope, page 95), and had children: Elisha married Eleanor Carpenter, North Towanda; Nancy married Curtis Frink, North Towanda; William and other children, who went West with the family.
William Foster also came to North Towanda after his father and brothers, finally settled in Canton township. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Myer, Wysox. Their children were: Harry located at Patterson, N.J.; Caroline married first Frank Reveland, second Mr. Eaton, Canton; Myer married Miss Wright; Betsy married Rufus Mason; Hiram; Isaac never married; William engaged in business, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
Name: Isaac Foster
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1737
Birth Place: Andover, Massachusetts
Father Name: John Foster
Mother Name: Mary Foster
Note: He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state.
Pioneer & Patriot Familes of Bradford County 1770-1800
Vol-1 Clement F. Heverly
Isaac Foster, a native of Massachusetts, with two sons, Abial and Rufus, came into Claverack, 1785, as settlers under Hogaboom & Strong, being the first to follow Ezra Rutty on Sugar Creek. They received 100 acres each, but afterwards added to the original grant. The lots which they occupied lay between the river and Sugar Creek, extending beyond the latter. These pioneers found their way into North Towanda by coming down the Susquehanna in a canoe. Clearing away the forest, preparing the land for raising crops, was the business for the first few years. Abial and Rufus resided with their father until after taking wives. Mr. Foster was a mechanic and gave attention to the manufacture of spinning wheels, and the sons more especially to the improvement of their lands. Such was the courage and perseverance of these New Englanders that the original tract was mostly cleared by them, and we may add, that the splendid character of these pioneers has been well sustained by succeeding generations. Isaac Foster was twice married, his first wife dying several years before he removed from the East. His second wife was Abigail Franklin, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. She died June 11, 1812, and Mr. Foster, March 26, 1821, aged 84 years. He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state. The Fosters were prominent Presbyterians, and an important factor in the first church organization in the county.
Abial Foster was a man of much enterprise. He built the first saw-mill, also the first grist-mill on Sugar Creek, and for many years was extensively engaged in milling and farming. He was one of the noted old-time hunters. In 1795 he married Miss Mary Means, sister of William Means of Towanda. He died August 10, 1841, aged 77 years, and his wife, November 3, 1855, aged 80. The children of Abial and Mary Foster, who married as follows, were: Elizabeth to Ephraim B. Gerould, Smithfield; Nancy to Abel Judson Gerould, Smithfield; Samuel B. died unmarried; Dorinda to George Manley, Canton; Electa to Wheelock Bingham, North Towanda; Polly to Elijah H. Horton, North Towanda; Celinda to Owen Campbell, Burlington; William H. to Matilda Alloway; Jane to George Upright and died in Illinois.
Rufus Foster devoted his life to farming. He was a good man, and for many years, one of the ruling elders of the Presbyterian church. He married first, Phoebe, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. Their children, who married as follows, were: William died unmarried; Rufus to Aurilla Allis, Orwell; Elizabeth to Major Jared Hunt, Canton; Alfred to Patience Franklin, Sheshequin; John to Mahala Goddard, Burlington. For his second wife, Mr. Foster married Sarah Lewis and had one son, Franklin L., who never married; died September 10, 1832, aged 65 years.
Abraham Foster came to North Towanda after his father. He finally settled in the West, where he died. He married Millie Strope of Wysox (evidently a daughter of John Strope, page 95), and had children: Elisha married Eleanor Carpenter, North Towanda; Nancy married Curtis Frink, North Towanda; William and other children, who went West with the family.
William Foster also came to North Towanda after his father and brothers, finally settled in Canton township. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Myer, Wysox. Their children were: Harry located at Patterson, N.J.; Caroline married first Frank Reveland, second Mr. Eaton, Canton; Myer married Miss Wright; Betsy married Rufus Mason; Hiram; Isaac never married; William engaged in business, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Name: Isaac Foster
Birth Date: 28 Apr 1737
Birth Place: Andover, Massachusetts
Father Name: John Foster
Mother Name: Mary Foster
Note: He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state.
Pioneer & Patriot Familes of Bradford County 1770-1800
Vol-1 Clement F. Heverly
Isaac Foster, a native of Massachusetts, with two sons, Abial and Rufus, came into Claverack, 1785, as settlers under Hogaboom & Strong, being the first to follow Ezra Rutty on Sugar Creek. They received 100 acres each, but afterwards added to the original grant. The lots which they occupied lay between the river and Sugar Creek, extending beyond the latter. These pioneers found their way into North Towanda by coming down the Susquehanna in a canoe. Clearing away the forest, preparing the land for raising crops, was the business for the first few years. Abial and Rufus resided with their father until after taking wives. Mr. Foster was a mechanic and gave attention to the manufacture of spinning wheels, and the sons more especially to the improvement of their lands. Such was the courage and perseverance of these New Englanders that the original tract was mostly cleared by them, and we may add, that the splendid character of these pioneers has been well sustained by succeeding generations. Isaac Foster was twice married, his first wife dying several years before he removed from the East. His second wife was Abigail Franklin, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. She died June 11, 1812, and Mr. Foster, March 26, 1821, aged 84 years. He had four sons: Abial, Rufus, Abraham, William, and three daughters. Abigail married Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin, and another daughter a Mr. Diven of New York state. The Fosters were prominent Presbyterians, and an important factor in the first church organization in the county.
Abial Foster was a man of much enterprise. He built the first saw-mill, also the first grist-mill on Sugar Creek, and for many years was extensively engaged in milling and farming. He was one of the noted old-time hunters. In 1795 he married Miss Mary Means, sister of William Means of Towanda. He died August 10, 1841, aged 77 years, and his wife, November 3, 1855, aged 80. The children of Abial and Mary Foster, who married as follows, were: Elizabeth to Ephraim B. Gerould, Smithfield; Nancy to Abel Judson Gerould, Smithfield; Samuel B. died unmarried; Dorinda to George Manley, Canton; Electa to Wheelock Bingham, North Towanda; Polly to Elijah H. Horton, North Towanda; Celinda to Owen Campbell, Burlington; William H. to Matilda Alloway; Jane to George Upright and died in Illinois.
Rufus Foster devoted his life to farming. He was a good man, and for many years, one of the ruling elders of the Presbyterian church. He married first, Phoebe, sister of Arnold Franklin of Sheshequin. Their children, who married as follows, were: William died unmarried; Rufus to Aurilla Allis, Orwell; Elizabeth to Major Jared Hunt, Canton; Alfred to Patience Franklin, Sheshequin; John to Mahala Goddard, Burlington. For his second wife, Mr. Foster married Sarah Lewis and had one son, Franklin L., who never married; died September 10, 1832, aged 65 years.
Abraham Foster came to North Towanda after his father. He finally settled in the West, where he died. He married Millie Strope of Wysox (evidently a daughter of John Strope, page 95), and had children: Elisha married Eleanor Carpenter, North Towanda; Nancy married Curtis Frink, North Towanda; William and other children, who went West with the family.
William Foster also came to North Towanda after his father and brothers, finally settled in Canton township. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob Myer, Wysox. Their children were: Harry located at Patterson, N.J.; Caroline married first Frank Reveland, second Mr. Eaton, Canton; Myer married Miss Wright; Betsy married Rufus Mason; Hiram; Isaac never married; William engaged in business, Brooklyn, N.Y.
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