Carlton Foster

Carlton Foster (August 26, 1826 – August 4, 1901) was an American businessman, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the 10th and 26th mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and served three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Carlton Foster
From his obituary in Oshkosh Northwestern, Aug. 5, 1901
10th & 26th Mayor of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
In office
April 1886 – April 1887
Preceded byAndrew Haben
Succeeded byH. B. Dale
In office
April 1865 – April 1867
Preceded byPhiletus Sawyer
Succeeded byJoseph H. Porter
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Winnebago 3rd district
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 5, 1885
Preceded byGeorge H. Buckstaff
Succeeded byFrank Challoner
In office
January 6, 1873 – January 4, 1875
Preceded byNelson F. Beckwith
Succeeded byLeroy S. Chase
Personal details
Born(1826-08-26)August 26, 1826
Essex County, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 1901(1901-08-04) (aged 74)
Oshkosh Yacht Club, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathHeart disease
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Sibyl S. Storrs
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(m. 1854⁠–⁠1901)​
Children
  • Jessie Foster
  • (died 1866)
  • George H. Foster
  • (b. 1862; died 1915)
  • Anna F. (Loper)
  • (b. 1863; died 1930)
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