James H. Foster

James Hervey Foster (August 3, 1827 – August 11, 1907) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1871, 1872) and State Assembly (1869, 1870), representing Winnebago County.

For others of a similar name, see James Foster.
James H. Foster
From Foster Genealogy (1899)
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
In office
January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded byCarl Schmidt
Succeeded byRobert McCurdy
Constituency19th Senate district
In office
January 2, 1871 – January 1, 1872
Preceded byIra W. Fisher
Succeeded byMyron Reed
Constituency21st Senate district
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Winnebago 3rd district
In office
January 4, 1869 – January 2, 1871
Preceded byMilo C. Bushnell
Succeeded byFrederic A. Morgan
Register of Deeds of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1859 – January 1, 1863
Preceded byEdgar Cronkhite
Succeeded byAndrew Merton
Personal details
Born(1827-08-03)August 3, 1827
Ware, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1907(1907-08-11) (aged 80)
Berlin, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeNepeuskun Cemetery, Rush Lake, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Lucy Jane Lathrop
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(m. 1848⁠–⁠1907)​
Children
  • Avis Florette (Baker)
  • (b. 1849; died 1927)
  • Mary Frances (Whidden)
  • (b. 1851; died 1941)
  • Jennie M. (Silver) (Eddy)
  • (b. 1857; died 1897)
OccupationFarmer, politician
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