Henry G. Foster

Henry married Anna Belle Wilmarth 13 Sep 1881, Amityville, Suffolk, New York, United States. Anna (daughter of Henry Wilmarth and Sarah M.) was born Jul 1859, Amityville, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 6 Jan 1017, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Clara Belle Foster was born 7 Jun 1882, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States.

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Born Forsslund

Andrew married Ann Eliza Brown 16 Oct 1853. Ann (daughter of Alfred Brown and Angeline Green) was born Jul 1834, West Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 23 Apr 1918, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried 25 Apr 1918, Saint Ann's Cemetery, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Obituary in Suffolk County News (Sayville) - 1888-1942, 1996-2007
Friday, April 26, 1918
Mrs. Ann Eliza Foster -- A Long and Useful Life Ended Very Suddenly on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ann Eliza Foster died early on Tuesday morning at her home, "Greycote," on Foster Avenue. Despite the fact that Mrs. Foster would have been 84 years old if she had lived until July, the news came as a very great shock to scores of people, for she was one of the women who never seemed to grow old and it was hard to believe that her span of life had run. She passed away at 2 o'clock after and hours illness of acute heart trouble.
She was born in West Sayville 84 years ago, a daughter of Alfred and Angeline Brown and was one of their seven children, two of whom still survive Mrs. Foster, Elbert Brown of Sayville, and Mrs. Henry Ingraham, of Traverse City, Mich. On Oct. 16, 1853 she was married to Andrew D. Foster, whom she survived 11 years. They had an ideally happy married life and were blessed with five daughters and 3 sons.
Mr. Foster and his wife had a very considerable part in the development of the village a half century ago. They first built the house on Main street, which for many years has been the property of Justice D.D. White, and here they lived for a considerable time. Later they built the Foster House, for years one of the bess known hotels in the countryside. They were noted and delightful hosts and to their house came many famous people who were searching for the truest hospitality. Among them was the famous actor, Joseph Jefferson, who came frequently to Sayville to enjoy the fishing. Later Mr. and Mrs. Foster purchased what they called the farm, on Foster avenue and built the Hotel Delavan, conducted for many years as an exclusive summer hotel.
Mrs. Foster was a woman with a heart large enough to embrace the community. People loved her because she loved people. No task was too large for her to accomplish for her friends. Her happiness was always bound up, not only in the joys and troubles of her five daughters and three sons but the lives of hundreds of people who in all these years have made her home their shrine.
She had been ill this winter but her splendid vitality and strong will seemingly made a lengthy illness impossible. She apparently completely recovered and for weeks had been around the house as usual. On Monday she was exceptionally active and did some cooking and even baked a cake.
Mrs. Foster was from early girlhood a member of the Episcopal Church. She went to first old St. Johns in Oakdale and later when St. Ann's was established here she became a charter member and was the first to welcome the new rector, the Rev. John H. Prescott who for more then 40 years has presided over the parish. Surviving her are four daughters Mrs. C.C. Haines, of NY; Mrs. G.A. Robinson, and the Misses Minnie and Amy Foster, of Sayville, besides five grandchildren, and one little great granddaughter.
Services were held at the Foster home at 2:30 o'clock yesterday, the Rev. John H. Prescott officiating. The interment was in St. Ann's Cemetery.

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Born Forsslund?

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From the "South Side Signal" of Babylon, Long Island Under the heading "SAYVILLE RECORD": Saturday, July 05, 1873 Page: 2
--Found Dead.---The dead body of the missing man, Mr. Alfred Brown, was found in the woods, about a mile from his house on Sunday morning last, and in such a putrid condition that it could with difficulty be removed to a place of burial. The 19th of June was an extremely hot day, almost too much for any man to endure, especially in the woods, where not a breath of air was stirring. The old man died from sunstroke, and apparently without a struggle. Justice Strong, assisted by Dr. Van Deinse, empaneled a jury, who rendered a verdict that death ensued from exhaustion and excessive heat. Too much praise cannot be awarded to the citizens of this place for their unceasing effort in search of the body. Especial mention could be made of a number of our people, prominent among whom stands Supervisor John Wood, who with his characteristic whole souled effort in such cases, did all in his power to stimulate and encourage..................for ten days the search of the missing man.

Alfred married Angeline Green Abt 1828, . Suffolk, New York, United States. Angeline (daughter of William M. Green and Mary Terry) was born 1804, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 1885, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried , Union Cemetery, Sayville, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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NOTE: I have connected Alfred Brown as the son of Absalom Brown and Mary Elizabeth Mapes.

Two reasons

First in the 1880 census Alfred's son is living in Staten Island with Bartlett Brown (grandson of Absalom) refers to him as Cousin.

Second Two of Abram Brown daughters (son of Absalom Brown) are included in social activities with Elbert M Brown and listed as relatives with other Brown family members. Sarah Angelica Brown known as Angelica and Eliza Frances Brown. These ladies were unmarried.

Absalom married Mary Elizabeth Mapes Abt 1785, , Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States. Mary was born 7 May 1761, , Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 11 Dec 1842, Wading River, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried , Wading River Cemetery, Wading River, Suffolk, New York, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Inscription:
Who departed this life
May (1?) 1824
Aged 45 years 1 month

William married Mary Terry Abt 1800, , Suffolk, New York, United States. Mary (daughter of William Terry and Mary Carman) was born 23 Feb 1779, , Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 8 Mar 1869, Sayville, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried , Saint John's Episcopal Churchyard, Oakdale, Suffolk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Aged 35 years 9 months and 6 days

DEATH: Also shown as Died 1868