David Foust

First Name: David
Last Name: Foust
Residence (County): 
Shelby County, AL
Biography: 

David Foust (1804-1888) was born in Tennessee but later moved to Shelby County, Alabama with his wife and many children. He was married to Mary Nat Mills (b. ca. 1806) and then Matilda Emeline King. At least two of their sons served in the Confederacy: Charles Wesley Foust (1836-1864) and David Clinton Foust (1843-1912).

Received Letters

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ID Letter Date Author Recipient From To
11452 Foust1 July 5, 1856 Charles Wesley Foust David Foust Jefferson County, AL Shelby County, AL
11453 Foust2 December 14, 1860 Charles Wesley Foust David Foust Jefferson County, AL Shelby County, AL
11454 Foust3 March 4, 1862 Charles Wesley Foust David Foust Prince William County, VA Shelby County, AL
11455 Foust4 March 23, 1862 Charles Wesley Foust David Foust Orange Court House, VA Shelby County, AL

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