My Genealogy Hound

B. R. Foster, farmer, is a son of Samuel and Nancy (James) Foster, who were born in Brunswick County, Va., in June, 1787 and 1795 respectively. They were married when the mother was but sixteen years of age, and two or three years afterward moved to Middle Tennessee. To them were born fourteen children—nine sons and five daughters. They moved to Gibson County in 1850, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father died in 1855, and the mother in 1863. B. R. Foster inherits English blood from his father and Scotch-Irish from his mother. He was born in Rutherford County, Tenn., October 14, 1829. He had very poor opportunities for education, but in after years was a successful teacher in the public schools. He came to Gibson County at the age of twenty, and February 12, 1857, he married Eliza Holt, and by her became the father of twelve children—six sons and six daughters. Mrs. Foster died August 3, 1882, and February 14, 1883, Mr. Foster married Emma Parish, and by her became the father of two sons: James R., who lived but a short time, and S. E., an infant. Mr. Foster is a Democrat, and has been magistrate twenty-six years. He moved to Medina Post-office about two years ago, but yet continues farming. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and a Mason.