James W. Foster Explained

James W. Foster
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1900
Term End:1901
Birth Name:James William Foster
Birth Place:Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Angel Hill Cemetery
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation:Politician

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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: James W. Foster Dies . 1932-11-18 . The Evening Sun . 34 . . 2023-03-06.
  2. News: J. W. Foster . 1900-01-02 . . 10 . . 2023-03-06.
  3. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-06.
  4. News: Significant Change in the Ticket for Democrats . 1901-08-13 . . 5 . . 2023-03-06.
  5. News: New Methodist Episcopal Church, Havre de Grace, MD . 1902-06-08 . . 10 . . 2023-03-06.
  6. News: Foster . 1932-11-18 . . 20 . . 2023-03-06.