Finch, Foster
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Foster Finch was born in 1761(February 6, 1758[1]) at Fredericksburg, Dutchess Co., NY a son of Jacob Finch and Martha Jacobs[2]. His known siblings were:
- Comfort Finch b. 1758 at Fredericksburg[2]
- Reuben Finch b. March 3, 1759 at Fredericksburg[2] Reuben was a Revolutionary War soldier. He lived for a time in the hilltowns, but settled in Niskayuna and died there.
- Elizabeth Finch b. about 1763 at Fredericksburg[2]
- Ezekiel Finch b. January 10, 1769 at Fredericksburg[2]
Military
In 1799 Foster served as a private in Captain Wood’s Company, Colonel Pawling’s regiment and as sworn to in his affidavit in support of his brother, Reuben’s, petition for a Revolutionary War pension, he substituted for him in that regiment.
Marriage & Children
At about 1785 Foster married Naomi Merrick who was born at about 1766 and had the following known children:
- Jane Finch b. August 10, 1787
- Sarah Finch b. October 27, 1788
- Ada Finch b. March 27, 1794
- Ira Finch b. April 21, 1796
- Jemima Finch
- Hannah Finch
- John Finch b. about 1802
Death
Naomi died on March 20, 1823 and Foster died on May 23, 1843. Both were buried in their family burial ground near their home in Knox.
Obituary
Additional Media
Declaration by Foster Finch in support of Reuben Finch’s Revolutionary War pension 
DAR Lineage book 22, declaring Revolutionary War Service for Foster Finch
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