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Foster County NDGenWeb is a member site of The USGenWeb^® Project and is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Foster County.

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FOSTER COUNTY CONTACTS

Temporary County Coordinator: Linda K. Lewis

State Coordinator: Michelle Savre

ADOPT THIS SITE: Foster County NDGenWeb needs a permanent coordinator.

Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the county? Are you experienced at researching in Lane County? If your answer to any one of these questions is "YES," please consider volunteering to be a County Coordinator.

COUNTY FORMATION

Foster County was created January 4, 1873 from lands that were originally part of Pembina County. It was named after George I. Foster, a pioneer and member of the Territorial legislature.

County Seat: Carrington