Addison G. Foster
Addison Gardner Foster (January 28, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was an American businessman and politician who was prominent in Minnesota and Washington. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as a United States senator from Washington for one term, 1899 to 1905.
Addison Gardner Foster | |
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From 1900s Men and Issues of 1900 | |
| United States Senator from Washington | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Samuel H. Piles |
| Auditor of Wabasha County, Minnesota | |
| In office November 1861 – January 1871 | |
| Preceded by | E. W. Foster |
| Succeeded by | W. W. Case |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1837 Belchertown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 1917 (aged 79) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Minnesota. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Martha Ann Wetherby (m. 1863-1917, his death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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