Harold Robert Foster (1913–2017) of Wharncliffe

Ref. F738 — Generations of F1 Samuel Rutherford.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: Harold Robert Foster (loc. desc: of Wharncliffe).
• Lineage: F378 John,⁸ F164 Christina,⁷ F48 John,⁶ F16 James,⁵ F8 James,⁴ F5 William,³ F2 William,² F1 Samuel,¹ RX120 Unk,⁴ RX95 Progenitor,³ RX70 William,² RX52 John.¹
• Lifespan: (1913–2017) Born in Wharncliffe, Wells Township, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada on 30 Mar 1913; died in Thessalon, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada on 7 Mar 1998 at the age of 84.

Parents

• F378John Rutherford (1874–1954), Foster of Dundalk Township
• F∅Georgina Frances Jane Borrows

Siblings

• F734 Anna Gertrude "Annie" Foster
• F735 Jane Beryl Foster (1908–1985) of Wharncliffe
• F736 Christena Lee Elma Foster (1904–1985) of Wharncliffe
• F735 Jane Beryl Foster (1908–1985) of Wharncliffe
• F737 Raymond Henry "Ray" Foster (1915–1960) of Wharncliffe
• F739 Leslie Nelson Foster (1915–1989) of Wharncliffe
• F740 Homer Wilson Foster (1924–2021) of Thessalon

Spouse and Family

• F∅Dilys Irene Matthews, daughter of James Matthews and Rena Irene Lloyd, was born in Eglwysilan, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales on 15 Jan 1923.
• Issue (Children):
  • +F933 Lynleigh Foster (1948–2017)
  • Genealogical sources record 1 child; names are not published here where descendants may still be living.

Timeline

• Residence (1 Jun 1921): He lived in Water St, Thessalon, Algoma East, Ontario, Canada on 1 Jun 1921: Religion: Presbyterian; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son; Occupation: School.1
• Residence (1931): He lived in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada in 1931: Religion: United Ch; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son; Occupation: Student.
• Arrival (1937): Harold arrived in West Coast of South America on 1 Mar 1937.3
• Marriage (23 Jan 1943): Married Dilys Irene Matthews on 23 Jan 1943 in Llanwonno, Pontypridd St Matthews Parish, Glamorgan, Wales.
• Departure: He departed from New York, New York.3

Significant Events

• Immigration (1937): Harold arrived in West Coast of South America on 1 Mar 1937.3

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died 15 Dec 2017.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• John Rutherford of Drumanure: F738 Harold Robert Foster with 2 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the F1 Samuel Rutherford branch, and the Fermanagh Rutherford family of County Fermanagh, recorded in Generations of Samuel Rutherford of Aberdeen and Nisbet. See also the County Fermanagh descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# F738

References

1. [1] , 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 49; Census Place: Thessalon, Algoma East, Ontario; Page Number: 16.
2. [3] , New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85.
3. [4] , Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Sault Star; Publication Date: 9 Mar 1998; Publication Place: Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Canada; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/735878141/?article=468eac54-faa8-4b50-a1bb-c7e89add65ed&focus=0.22639552,0.49 27848,0.40502453,0.62981147&xid=3355.
4. [6] Ancestry.com, UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, n.d.), Pontypridd Observer; Publication Date: 6/ Feb/ 1943; Publication Place: Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, Wales; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/803524954/?article=089c9e90-c1e2-45a6-902d-54f75ef3d95b&focus=0.2893381,0.444 49836,0.42467844,0.63367724&xid=339. , England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 11a; Page: 788.

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