Mary FOSTER
Born: 17 November 1768, Liverpool, Queens, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 20 March 1853, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 20 March 1853, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Married: William BURKE 13 November 1786
Edward J
FOSTER
Born
22 October 1729
,
Tisbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died
4 January 1813
,
Port Medway, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents & Family of Edward J FOSTER
Parents of Edward J FOSTER
Father
Not yet recorded
Mother
Not yet recorded
Grandparents of Edward J FOSTER
Paternal grandparents
Paternal grandfather not yet recorded
Paternal grandmother not yet recorded
Maternal grandparents
Maternal grandfather not yet recorded
Maternal grandmother not yet recorded
Spouses, Marriages & Children of Edward J FOSTER
Edward J FOSTER married Mary PEASE
Marriage date: 6 October 1759
Marriage place: Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary PEASEMarriage date: 6 October 1759
Marriage place: Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Children of Edward J FOSTER and Mary PEASE
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Edward J FOSTER.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Edward J FOSTER.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Edward J FOSTER.
How to read this timeline
Records about Edward J FOSTER and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Edward J FOSTER and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Show:
Use these buttons to focus on the ancestor's own records or the wider historical context.
Birth — 172922 October 1729
Tisbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1759 Marriage / PartnerEdward J FOSTER and Mary PEASE 6 October 1759, Liverpool, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 29 years old.
1768 Birth of ChildMary FOSTER was born 17 November 1768, Liverpool, Queens, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Edward J was 39 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
Death — 18134 January 1813
Port Medway, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 83.
RECORD HISTORY
About this genealogy record
Added
12/18/2025 11:18:58 AM
Last updated
12/18/2025 11:19:44 AM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Edward J FOSTER's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Pedigree Chart
View this ancestor's family line in a traditional pedigree chart.
Prefer a printed chart?
Large-print blank pedigree chart (6 generations / 64 names)
Family Group Record
See spouses, children, and key family details together.
Prefer a printed worksheet?
Large-print two-sided family group sheets
The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Edward J FOSTER's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know. Last name is required.
Search by Place
Enter a place and choose a match from the suggestions.
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Edward Foster
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Tisbury, Massachusetts
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Edward J FOSTER.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.