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Notable Births & Deaths for Foster ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Foster. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Bill Bailey     (Singer, dancer, actor)
  • Pearl Mae Bailey     (Singer, Actress)
  • Ella Fitzgerald     (Musician)
  • Hugh Smith Haynie, Sr.     (Journalist)
  • George Samuel Hughes, Sr.     (Professional football)
  • Mary Winston Jackson     (Mathematician, engineer)
    • She was born in Hampton (VA) on April 9, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Hampton (VA) on February 11, 2005 (a Friday) at the age of 83.
    • Hampton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Foster.
    • Hampton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Foster.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Winston Jackson<1>
  • Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
  • Frederick William Sievers     (Sculptor)
  • Ron Springs     (Professional football)
  • Dwight White     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Dwight Lynn White
    • He was born in Hampton (VA) on July 30, 1949 (a Saturday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 2008 (a Friday) at the age of 58. The body was cremated.
    • Hampton is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Foster.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dwight White<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.