James W. Foster

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 placeAngel Hill Cemetery
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationPolitician

Early life

James William Foster[1] was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2]

Career

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

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

  1. "James W. Foster Dies". The Evening Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 34. Retrieved March 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "J. W. Foster". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1900. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  4. "Significant Change in the Ticket for Democrats". The Baltimore Sun. August 13, 1901. p. 5. Retrieved March 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  5. "New Methodist Episcopal Church, Havre de Grace, MD". The Baltimore Sun. June 8, 1902. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Foster". The Baltimore Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 20. Retrieved March 6, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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