James William Foster (died November 17, 1932) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1900 to 1901.
James W. Foster | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1900–1901 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James William Foster Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 90) Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Angel Hill Cemetery Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
James William Foster[1] was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2]
Career edit
Foster worked as the manager of John H. DuBois lumber business.[2]
Foster was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1900 to 1901.[3] Foster withdrew his nomination for re-election in August 1901.[4]
Foster was a member of the building committee for the Methodist Episcopal Church of Havre de Grace completed in 1902.[5]
Personal life edit
Foster was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[2]
Foster died on November 17, 1932, at the age of 90, in Havre de Grace. He was interred at Angel Hill Cemetery.[1][6]
References edit
- ^ a b "James W. Foster Dies". The Evening Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 34. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "J. W. Foster". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1900. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Significant Change in the Ticket for Democrats". The Baltimore Sun. August 13, 1901. p. 5. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Methodist Episcopal Church, Havre de Grace, MD". The Baltimore Sun. June 8, 1902. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Foster". The Baltimore Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 20. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
