Individual Details
William Foster
(1 Jun 1758 - 20 Aug 1843)
William Foster was the owner of the Eagle Hotel (or maybe it was his son who owned the property for a time -- maybe the probate information will clarify that). He had just one child.
https://preservation.mhl.org/4-elm-square
https://preservation.mhl.org/4-elm-square
Events
| Birth | 1 Jun 1758 | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts | |||
| Marriage | 18 Nov 1826 | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts - Sally Welch Kimball | |||
| Death | 20 Aug 1843 | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts | |||
| Probate | 17 Oct 1843 | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts |  |
Families
| Spouse | Sally Welch Kimball (1786 - 1850) |
| Child | William Phillips Foster (1830 - 1871) |
| Father | William Foster (1729 - 1803) |
| Mother | Hannah Abbott (1733 - 1820) |
| Sibling | Hannah Foster (1756 - 1830) |
| Sibling | Mary Foster (1763 - 1834) |
| Sibling | Sarah "Sally" Foster (1765 - 1807) |
Notes
Probate
Case 39518The value of real estate was $30,875.61. The personal estate was $36,378.83.
He did not leave a will. Widow Sarah W. Foster was administrator of the estate. After Sarah's death in 1850, son and only heir William Phillips Foster assumed administration of the estate.
Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638-1881. Probate of William Foster, 17 Oct 1843, case number 39518.