Foster: son of John of Henalian, co. Denbigh, arm., JESUS matric. 10 July 1790 aged 17; BA 1794; MA 1797; BD 1804; DD 1817; fellow to 1817; principal of Jesus 1817-57; R of Yelford, Oxon. 1815, of Besselsleigh, Berks and Llandysil, Cardigan (sinecure)1817; principal until his death 17 Sep. 1857
Longest serving principal of Jesus, 84 years old at death and for some time had not been active at the college.
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | Ordi(ordination) | Foulkes, Henry | / | deacon | View |
| 1797 | Ordi(ordination) | Foulkes, Henry | / | priest | View |
| 1815 | Appt(Institution) | Foulkes, Henry | Elford alias Yelford / | Rector | View |
| 1817 | Subsc | Foulkes, Henry | Llandissel otherwise Lland Dussul / | Rector | View |
| 1817 | Subsc | Foulkes, Henry | Clynog Vawr / | Rector | View |
| 1817 | Appt(Institution) | Foulkes, Henry | Llandissil / | Rector | View |