Jabez H. Foster

BIRTH: 2 Aug 1778, Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
DEATH: 10 Dec 1847, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
BURIAL: Woodland Cemetery, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
PLOT WSP-Lot 30-Gr2

Judge Jabez H. Foster, formerly of Watertown, New York was a prominent citizen of that village. His eldest daughter was Elvira Lorraine Foster, who married Major Henry Smith. Judge Foster, some time after 1833, moved to Monroe, Michigan to live with his daughter, Elvira and her family. He died in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan on December 10, 1847. He was the husband of Hannah Hungerford Foster. Jabez Foster was the father of two known daughters, Elvira and Evelina. Both daughters lived to grow up and marry. He was also the father of two sons. Both sons were named Ambrose Sylvester, and both died in early childhood. Jabez was buried in Woodland Cemetery, in the Smith lot. After much research, an article was found that stated Judge Foster's daughter Elvira returned to New York after her husband Major Smith died. At the time when his daughter was a resident of Monroe, they resided at the mansion that Major Smith built on Elm Ave. Later known as the Ilgenfritz home. Judge Foster lived with Elvira at Monroe until his death. (bio by Lo Marie)

Jabez H. Foster's marker reads:

The cemetery marker reads:
Jabez Foster
Born in Lebanon Conn, August 2, 1778
Died August 10, 1847

MAY HIS MEMORY BE FOREVER

Jabez H. Foster

BIRTH: 2 Aug 1778, Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut
DEATH: 10 Dec 1847, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
BURIAL: Woodland Cemetery, Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan
PLOT WSP-Lot 30-Gr2

Judge Jabez H. Foster, formerly of Watertown, New York was a prominent citizen of that village. His eldest daughter was Elvira Lorraine Foster, who married Major Henry Smith. Judge Foster, some time after 1833, moved to Monroe, Michigan to live with his daughter, Elvira and her family. He died in Monroe, Monroe County, Michigan on December 10, 1847. He was the husband of Hannah Hungerford Foster. Jabez Foster was the father of two known daughters, Elvira and Evelina. Both daughters lived to grow up and marry. He was also the father of two sons. Both sons were named Ambrose Sylvester, and both died in early childhood. Jabez was buried in Woodland Cemetery, in the Smith lot. After much research, an article was found that stated Judge Foster's daughter Elvira returned to New York after her husband Major Smith died. At the time when his daughter was a resident of Monroe, they resided at the mansion that Major Smith built on Elm Ave. Later known as the Ilgenfritz home. Judge Foster lived with Elvira at Monroe until his death. (bio by Lo Marie)

Jabez H. Foster's marker reads:

The cemetery marker reads:
Jabez Foster
Born in Lebanon Conn, August 2, 1778
Died August 10, 1847

MAY HIS MEMORY BE FOREVER