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There have been numerous reports as to the number and names of Richard and Sussan’s male children. They number range from two (Robert and John) to seven (Robert, John, Richard, James, George, Thomas, and William.) However, Robert and John are the only ones for which we have documentation. This does not mean that the others did not exist it only means that we have documentation for only two. Robert Foster the first ancestor for which we have documentation was born between 1651 and 1660 in...
Will of Robert Foster (abstracted)Will of Robert Foster of St. Ann's Parish, Essex Co., Virginia described as "yea'man" which doubtless is intended for "yeoman."Date of January 1715/16 Probated 22 February 1715/16To son Robert plantation where he lived.To sons James and John "Land where I dwelt: to be divided between them James to have his choice."To Barby Loving one shilling and to her son Richard Loveing "one heighfer with calve named "Rosamary". To her husband "all he is indebted to...