Foss - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lillian Keziah Foss

broknprism — 2009-11-05 05:06:32Z

Hoping to contact Richard N. Colbath who posted a geneaology of the FOSS family from Mexico, Oxford County, Maine. I have more information on the children of William Wallace Foss and Celestia Amelia Putnam. Some corrections too.

Lillian Keziah Foss, a daughter of William and Celestia, was my great grandmother.

I'm new to this and can be reached at broknprism@verizon.net

Re: Joseph H Foss married to Malinda English in 1830

Bobsheadache — 2009-10-30 00:00:43Z

I believe you to be related to us malinda and joseph I will talk to my mom

Re: Foss Cemetery

Bobsheadache — 2009-10-29 23:34:26Z

My mother is a Foss. We are very interested

Re: Deborah Smith-John Foss ancestor

PKelly4671 — 2009-09-21 02:30:14Z

Hi Deborah,
I am looking for information on Josiah Davis Foss family. I have traced Josiah to California but am having difficulty finding his children. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- Peg

Re: Looking for Family Members

SharonFoss55 — 2009-09-07 12:00:19Z

Good Day again tkfoss1, There is a Valdine Atwood in Machias Maine who owns a book written by Joe Foss. This book has most of the Foss's in Maine with the liniage. It is out of print now but she will probably help you.
Sharon

Re: Julius O. Foss/Norway/Minnesota

LSavey — 2009-09-07 00:29:52Z

Hi Pam.....
I went thru Grandma Foss' truck and was amazed at the information I found. You can go into my tree ( as made it public) and see what all I have added. But go to the Nicholson one. I had to start over. Let me know if it helps.
Linda

Re: Looking for Family Members

CharleneDevine — 2009-08-30 16:50:46Z

I was just up in that area. My grandmother was a Foss. Ethel M Foss from Machias, ME

Re: Julius O. Foss/Norway/Minnesota

PamBerry70 — 2009-08-26 02:02:04Z

Greetings from Kansas.

I would be most interested in all info that you have.

I can be reached at e-mail pdlberry@gmail.com

Bertha Oleana grandaughter Marian Goad is living with me 87n years old.

I also have a newspaper account of the four girls reunion after manny years along with a picture that ran in the Milo newspaper.

Re: Julius O. Foss/Norway/Minnesota

LSavey — 2009-08-25 23:06:46Z

I am looking for more info on Anna Nelson. 1862 is the possible date that she came to America. She was 16 when she came here. I have Julius born November 12, 1951. They had four girls. Josephine born 1871. Maried Herman Axt. Agnes Amelia born July 4th, 1874. Clara and Myrtle. I have no birth dates for them. Agnes was my great grandmother.
Julius and Anna lived in Rushford, Minn until 1878 when they moved to Mille Lars County. They settled in Milo township on a farm.
I have to assume they are the same family members you are looking for,
Hope this is of help. I have more info on Julius if it is.
Linda Savey

Re: Looking for Family Members

SharonFoss55 — 2009-08-22 21:52:48Z

Good Day tkfoss1, My husband is a double Foss. He is one of those that his mother was a Foss and his father was a Foss. I had to go back quite a few generations before I found a common ansester. We are in the same area near Gouldsboro in Washington County, Maine. If you check out the McNabb Family Tree you will find living McNabb and living Foss and then my husbands parents were Thalma and Virgil Foss. That will lead to a whole lot of Foss's.
Hope this helps.

Re: (August) Foss -> Albert Foss -> of Marathon County Wisconsin

lynnkron — 2009-08-14 18:24:14Z

My name is Lynette Kron. My mother was Loretta Foss. Her father & mother were Albert & Minnie. But I think Albert's father was August Foss who married Julia Belonger on March 15, 1894. Buried in Loyal Cemetery, Loyal Wisconsin. Any relation? August & Julia would then be my great grandparents. I have more information for you. Where do you fit in.

Lynn Kron

George Everette Foss

jgardner971 — 2009-07-23 16:25:57Z

Looking for children or grandchildren of George E Foss, born 1870 Winnabago MN and died 1932 in Minneapolis MN. Married to Elizabeth Kohler.

Re: English Foss-es

rebeccaferris23 — 2009-07-17 13:17:34Z

Hello,
Recently i have been looking in to my family history and my mothers side is Foss, we generally come from the east england region but most on my family tree i have never met due to the large size of the family tree.
i have recently started putting the Foss Family tree on to Ancestry and your more than welcome to take a look and see.

Rebecca Ferris

Foss Family Forbestown, California Yuba Co.

JoWelch84 — 2009-06-29 16:54:14Z

The Forbestown Museum has a lot of photos and information on the Foss family. Most buried in cemetery on the same road. You can contact them by writing to Yuba Co. Museum, Forbestown, California 95941.
There is a couple websites listed on Google.

Re: Molly Foss m. Joshua Pierce

Kiersten5 — 2009-06-12 18:09:57Z

I believe I have that same info. Do you descend from Pierce/Goodrich? If so, I have a group family photo of him in late 1800's you may be interested in. I also have many unknown photos to compare with anyone who may have same to identify. Will be glad to share. Also, have an ancient photo of Lucy, as I recall.

Re: Molly Foss m. Joshua Pierce

RSmith8755 — 2009-06-12 17:38:07Z

Joshua Pierce was One of the Leaders in Shay's Rebellion source is Goodridge Genealogy by Alonzo Goodrich. I have much more on ancestry of Joshua Pierce. Mentioned therein is Lucy as Joshua's daughter who married John Goodrich. Ancestry

Dr. Christian Joseph von Bretton Foss & Eliza Lassiter Aldridge

heart4art — 2009-06-11 19:20:10Z

Looking for any information regarding the family of above. Pictures would be greatly appreciated as well. I am the Great Great Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter of their Daughter Octavia Decima (Dessie) Foss-Dye. I would be indebted to anyone who can help.

(August) Foss -> Albert Foss -> of Marathon County Wisconsin

Amber_Michur — 2009-05-18 03:50:37Z

I am seeking information on the Foss family of the Spencer area of Marathon County.

ALBERT W. FOSS was the son of AUGUST FOSS and JULIA(nee unknown, born September 26, 1896. He married MINNA LIZZIE IDA SIEBARTH on November 6, 1919.I have information about their children, but I am seeking info on August and (if possible) Julia. I would be grateful for any help or a puch in the right direction. Thank you.

Amber

Ida Foss

Laurielu — 2008-04-24 02:46:17Z

Ida Foss' mother was
Frances Elizabeth Wert who married William James Mitchell in 1885. We think Mitchell died and Frances remarried a Foss. Does this ring any bells?

Thanks,
Laurie Carter

Re: Foss family

OLEARY — 2009-01-04 20:35:26Z

Maria B Cruff was born in Marblehead, Mass 5 May 1853. Her parents were William Harrison Cruff, b: Feb 1820, Marblehead, Mass. d: 1 Jan 1889, Hamilton Co., Nebraska. Mother was Mary Jane Foss, b: 1821 in Mass, died 1865 place, unknown. I have lots of information on the Cruff family back to 1600's in Marblehead. Information also available on familysearch.org.

Charles Orloff Jenney born 14 Mar 1846 in Marshall, West Virginia. His parents were: Father: Wellington Jenney b:14 May 1820 Wheeling, Marshall, West Virginia. Mother: Sarah Hannah Wayt, b: 15 Sep 1820 Belmont, Ohio, d: 05 Sep 1859 place unknown but probably Marshall, West Virginia.
Parents of Wellington Jenney: Father, Andrew Jenney, Mother, Eliza Copeland. That is all the information that I have available on this side of the family.

Good luck on your search.

Re: Foss family

OLEARY — 2009-01-06 23:03:07Z

I would be interested in anything you can send me. My email address is familyfinder2000@yahoo.com. I don't have any pictures of headstones, etc from these families.

Re: Charles Evans Foss; Charles Duane Foss; Colorado

jsfoss — 2009-03-18 23:25:37Z

My name is Charles Duane Foss - and you are looking for my family - you may contact me at Duane@FossReno.com

Re: Foss family

margearm1 — 2009-01-04 20:29:16Z

I do not have any information on a Maria Cruff,
sorry, don't think it is my line

Re: Julia May Foss who married a Farbo and had a son Vincent Farbo

jessicaannemarie1 — 2008-09-29 19:43:48Z

I don't know if you are still reading the posts however I just started working on this side of the family. Julia Mae Foss, did marry a Farbo. They had Three children that I am aware of. Alfonzo "Art" Farbo, Vincent Farbo, Raymond Russell Farbo. I haven't found any information on them. She was also married to Andrew J. Anderson my great grandfather. She had four children with him. The paper that my great Aunt sent to me is difficult to read. My mom has information in her baby book and family bible. She is out of town and will back tomorrow. I will be checking with her when she gets back. You can contact me at keepitsimplejam@yahoo.com

Re: Fosses in West Indies and Southern States

beckdavis77 — 2009-03-30 16:23:38Z

Hello!
It's always funny to get a reply to a message you posted 9 years ago. YES, I'm happy to share what I have! Please email me at becky@cssutah.org.

I found out two years ago through researching more that I am not actually decsended from Charles Mordant Foss, but rather his first cousin, John Charles August Foss. He is the son of Johan Augustus Foss, Ole Stampe Foss's half-brother. I have a bit more info about him, but unfortunatley not much more on Charles Mordant Foss. (though I do have a picture of Charles Mordant!)

I am curious to know how we are related! My grandfather is Wallace Powell, son of Ralph Clinton Powell, son of Lillian Charlotte Foss. Do those names mean anything to you?

Re: Blythers

AlanColbourne95 — 2008-08-31 06:07:18Z

Hi

Could you tell me more about John Blyther, his parents and siblings and when did he arrive in America.

I am trying to qualify John Blyther in my family tree?

Please let me know

Alan

Re: NH ca 1630 John s/o Stephen or David Lauritzen

grace1515 — 2009-02-24 22:55:25Z

I forgot to mention, Lauritz/Lauritzen/Lawrence have all continued to be used as middle names in my branch of the family, right up to current times.

Re: NH ca 1630 John s/o Stephen or David Lauritzen

grace1515 — 2009-02-24 22:51:20Z

I've been researching this same line, and have found a ton of misinformation online due to the confusion of the 2 John Fosses, both of whom married women named Mary. As people keep copying and reposting the incorrect info, it just seems to get worse and worse. So I decided the only way to sort it all out was to start at the beginning with the 2 Johns, and do a tree containing every single descendant, so that everyone was in the proper tree. I'm up to the 1840s so far. I've been researching census records, marriage & birth records, etc. to make sure it's as accurate as can be.

Here's what I've worked out so far:

John Foss, born 1638 in Denmark, married Mary Berry in 1658 in Rockingham, NH. John's parents were David Lauritzen and Anna Jensdatter Hundevad. Mary's parents were William Berry and Jane Lake Hermins. She was born in Portsmouth, NH in 1644 or 45.

John & Mary had 10 children: John (1660), Joshua (1665, my ancestor), Elizabeth (1666), Samuel (1668), Thomas (1672), William (1673), Zachariah (1676), Hannah (1677), Richard (1681), and Jane (1689). The children were all born in Rye, NH, except Elizabeth who was born in Portsmouth, NH.

The other John Foss was born in 1633 in England. His parents were Stephen Foss and Mary Jackson. He married Mary Chadbourne in 1664 or 1666 in Berwick, ME (probably 1664 as that's when the first child was born, but I have not confirmed it yet). Mary was born in Boston, MA.

This John & Mary had 5 children, all born in Dover, NH: Walter (1664), Jemimah (1666), Mary (1667), Hinkson (1679), and Humphrey Chadbourn (1681).

I'd welcome any info from other Fosses to help clear up these 2 tangled trees!

Re: FOSS's in MASSACHUSETTS

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-06 03:39:34Z

Louise Foss does sound familiar; I believe my maternal grandmother, Clara Meynell [Foss] Eldredge cir.1895-1979, had a sister by that name. She would have been the daughter of Capt. Almus Y & Charlotte [Meynell] Foss, of Maine. If I remember correctly, the other siblings were: Rich/Richard/Richmond, Rufus, and Frank.

Re: ATTN:TERRY FOSS

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-06 03:19:18Z

i keep hearing my mother's {Ruth Meynell Eldredge d.2000} voice in the back of my head saying something about our FOSS relatives coming from Cape Nedick, Machias, Me...but I have no idea if there's a connection. Captain Almus Y Foss m Charlotte Meynell in Hancock County, Me, in 1871, 5 children, i think: Rich/Richard/Richmond?, Louis, Frank, Clara [my grandmother]cir 1895-1979, Rufus...any possible link?

Re: joseph alton foss jr

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-06 02:53:31Z

i have no idea if we are related or not; all i have from my mother is the info: her mother: Clara Meynell {Foss}cir1895-1979, daughter of Captain Almus [Charlotte/Lottie][Meynell] Foss married according to Hancock County, ME marriage records, 1871. I want to know about Almus & Lottie. I remember my mother mentioning, Machias, my grandmother mentioning Bar Harbor, ME...

Re: Family Tree

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-06 01:48:47Z

Hi,
just saw your post for Richard Foss; i don't have the info right in front of me, but I could almost bet that one of my maternal grmother's brothers, was named Richard. She was Clara Meynell {Foss} Eldredge, b.cir 1889, d.1979, daughter of Captain Almus Y & Charlotte/Lottie {Meynell] Foss, of Hancock County, Me [according to their marriage info] in 1871. The other siblings were: Rufus, Louise, etc. will get back to you on this one

Re: Setting up my family tree (Foss)

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-05 23:50:43Z

OMG, we are related, Frank was my grandmother's brother. My great grandmother, Charlotte Meynell Foss, married to Capt Almus Y Foss, had several children [i dont have the list with me]; of them my grandmother, Clara/Claire Meynell [Foss] Eldredge married A. Eldredge and had 3 children, one of which is my mother, Ruth Meynell...etc. would love to talk to you more. email me at Lady.connoisseur@hotmail.com. I just posted something today, "Almus Y & Charlotte/Lottie Meynell Foss, Maine. I can't believe this; this is the first time i have ever found a link. please make sure you write, so that we can compare notes. I so wish my mother Ruth were alive today to see what I found....

Capt. Almus Y & Charlotte/Lottie [Meynell] Foss, Maine

LadyConnoisseur — 2009-04-05 22:45:47Z

I am looking for family of these two; either before or after. Please reply to Lady.Connoisseur@hotmail.com. Did they have brothers/sisters, where did they live, etc. any information would be greatly appreciated. Their marriage is recorded in the Hancock County Marriages of 1871. He was a Mariner, out of the coast of Maine; she a housewife, who died c.1895 in childbirth with Rufus? Foss. I believe that I heard that there were 5 children total. My relation is thru one of their children, Clara [Foss]Eldredge [c.1889-1979], who later went on to marry Arthur Eldredge [b1880-1972], and their 3 children, Arthur jr [c.1906-c.1996], Ruth [my mother 1912-2000] & Frances [1914-1985].

Re: Foss family

gregorywinters1 — 2009-01-04 22:13:49Z

I have a little different information about Mariah B. 'Rye' Cruff. I have a photo of her gravestone at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage, IL that gives her birthdate as 2-22-1849 and death date as 9-16-1894 (and includes the 'h' on her given name). According to our family lore, Rye died along with twins during childbirth.

The gravestone date seems to also be more in line with the census records than a girl born in 1853. In the 1860 MA census, Mariah is shown as about 13 years old, and in the 1870 IL census, she's about 22.

Also, OLEARY's post gives Mariah's father as William Harrison Cruff b. 1820, and this seems to explain a discrepancy I had with what seems to be his son, William Jr. (b. 1839) as being Mariah's father.

I have some info on the Jenney family (including gravestone photos) as well as Sarah Hannah Wayt's family going back a number of generations, if you're interested.

Greg

Re: Fosses in West Indies and Southern States

tkhunskaer — 2009-03-30 01:20:36Z

BDavis4206,
I believe we share the same ancestry. I am trying to find information on Charles Foss,(around 1839-1879) who was born in the St. Croix, West Indies. His parents were Ole Stampe Foss and Lucretia Von Bretton. This is all I know. You mentioned you are looking to share information, is there any thing else you have come upon?

Re: Mary Berry - John Foss m 1658

Susan_Fosse — 2009-02-22 15:30:39Z

I am a descendant of John Foss (Fosse) son of Stephen Fosse, Devonshire. I have some lineage information. I will gather and post.

Re: Foss family

mjmitjen_4 — 2009-01-17 06:00:16Z

Yes, I had found Mariah listed as his wife also in a census but no last name. I am glad to get the information . I would certainly like any info about Sarah Wayt family. I am doing this for my 2 daughters and my 4 grandsons. So glad to share.

Marilyn J.

Re: Foss family

mjmitjen_4 — 2009-01-17 05:54:43Z

Thank you for the info. I have the "Jenney Book" and could not hook our line to it. Will see if I can now find where we do. Truly appreciate the info on Charles Orloff and his first wife. Wonder if anyone knows where she is buried. We know that Charles Orloff Jenney went to Colby Kansas and his wife and babies died there. Have not found proof of that except family talk. He returned to Illinois and married Della Brown about 1897 and they came to Columbus Kansas before 1902 and farmed and the farm remained in family for more than 100 years. Thanks again. Marilyn Jenney

Re: Foss family

mjmitjen_4 — 2009-01-04 19:24:07Z

I would like to know more about Maria B Cruff who married Charles Orloff Jenney. Charles Orloff "C.O." was my husband's grandfather. Charles Orloff and his (3rd)wife,Della, adopted a son here in Kansas. Also would like to find more about the parents and grandparents of Charles Orloff Jenney.

Moses Foss from New Hampshire

cltonding — 2008-12-23 01:51:07Z

Moses Foss married in 1784 Molly Drew both of Strafford County, New Hampshire. Can anyone help me with his family information? Thanks!

Re: FOSS's in MASSACHUSETTS

wood711 — 2009-04-06 09:53:32Z

Louise, Oliver, Dorothy, Carl, John, and Sylvia were all the children of Peter O Foss and Laura Yates. They were all born in Boston Massachusetts.

Back In The Hunt For Foss Genealogy From Maine

tkfoss1 — 2009-04-19 00:42:26Z

Hi my name is Timothy Foss and I a trying to find information on the Foss family of Gouldsboro Maine. I haven't done any research in years. Here is what I have.

Dad-Elliott L. Foss Jr. Bn 1952 MA
Grand Dad-Elliott L. Foss Sr. Dd 1999 ME
Grand Mom-Gladys P. Brockhouse Dd 1978 ME
Grt Grand Dad-Harry T. Foss Dd 1983 ME
Grt Grand Mom-Hildred M. Tracy 1983 ME
Grt Uncle-Norman F. Foss Sr. Dd 2005 ME
Grt Grt Grand Dad-William Foss br abt 1868
Grt Grt Grand Mom-Elizabeth Foss br abt 1871

I don't know where to go from here. Can you help?

Looking for Family Members

tkfoss1 — 2009-05-09 17:13:10Z

Are there any family members out there related to Elliott L. Foss or Norman F. Foss out there? I would love to talk with you.

Also, the Elliott Foss children will be gathering in Gouldsboro for a small get together in July 2009 and I wanted to build them a strong family tree before the event.

The Foss' of Gouldsboro Maine

tkfoss1 — 2009-05-09 17:02:58Z

Okay I have been at this for almost a month and have made some progress thanks to most of you, my thanks to all of you. Is there any out there able to help me go over my family tree, its seems so easy to add a wrong name or record to a person or tree. My Tree is Tim Foss' Family Tree.

Re: Wisconsin Foss' --supposedly German or English

rustic15 — 2008-12-03 16:24:38Z

I was wondering, My grandpa had did not really talk about his family to much by my dad knows that he had some aunts that lived in wisconsin. His parents were George Hanke and his wife was Helen (Foss). They lived in Chicago but Helen had 12 brothers and sisters. Her mohter was Hanna. I hope you would have information to maybe point me in a direction.
Thanks

Jena

Helen Foss (Gilbrandson)

rustic15 — 2008-12-02 22:52:31Z

I know Helen Foss lived in Chicago. Her family came over from Germany and changed their last name from Gilbrandson to Foss. Her married name would be Hanke. Her birthday is December 29, 1895. If any one would know any other information please let me know. Thanks

My email is also flipper18_99@yahoo.com

Bessie Foss

compel11 — 2008-04-22 02:14:13Z

Looking for info on Bessie Foss Fink Born Dec. 1897. Had two daughters Mellie and Lucy; married for 7 years to Emil Fink; lived in Kansas while married.

Diamond Foss, age 86, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009

NativeWoman702 — 2009-04-20 14:27:15Z

DIAMOND FOSS Diamond Foss, age 86, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009. She was born Dec. 14, 1922, in Sand Springs, Okla., and was a 19-year resident of Nevada. Diamond was the former owner of Diamond's Treasures Gift Shop, located near the Lakes. She is survived by her husband, Richard; and her daughter, Donna Macy of Los Angeles. Services will be private.

Foss Family of NY

linda76166 — 2008-04-27 17:36:59Z

Nora Hinst b.19 Aug 1898, at 178-26th St., Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY d. 10 Jan 2002, West Islip, Suffolk Co., NY was a friend of my mother-in-law; when she died, I came across the following info.in papers once owned by Nora Hinst. There was a birth record for Borghild Florense Foss b. 19 Aug 1898. Her father was Karl Foss b. abt 1867, Norway d. bef. 19 Aug 1898, occupation tailor. Her mother was Betsy Myhre b. 1869, Norway d.17 Sept 1912. A paper I believe to be a baptismal record shows a Nora Nilson; father Nils Nilson, mother Betsy Myhre. The date on this paper is 26 Mar 1900. I can not read what it says because it is written in what I believe to be Norweigan. On a hand written piece of paper, that may have been written by Nora is the following:
+Karl Foss d. 1898 #4510
+Betsy Myhre Foss d. 17 Sept 1912 #17596; 2nd marriage 18 Jun 1898 #2522
+sister Inga Jensen d. 1918 #21878
+John Joseph Foss, son of Arthur Foss d. 1922 #13479
+Margaret Wade Foss d. 1926 #13479
+Arthur W. Foss b. 30 Mar 1895 m. Margaret in 1916.
+John Joseph Foss d. 1918, France during WW I. This I know is Nora's brother. He is buried in France.
+Arthur Foss m. Anna Gennerich 2 Sept 1931
+Elizabeth Foss b.Mar 1920 #11454
+Margaret Foss b.Apr 1924 #16332

I believe most of this Foss family lived in NY. Nora was 103 when she died. She was a very interesting person to talk to.

I hope this little bit of info.will help any Foss researchers.

Sincerely,
Linda W. McGuire