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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 was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Career

Foster worked as the manager of John H. DuBois lumber business.

Foster was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1900 to 1901. Foster withdrew his nomination for re-election in August 1901.

Foster was a member of the building committee for the Methodist Episcopal Church of Havre de Grace completed in 1902.

Personal life

Foster was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Foster died on November 17, 1932, at the age of 90, in Havre de Grace. He was interred at Angel Hill Cemetery.

References

1. ^ "James W. Foster Dies". The Evening Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 34. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
2. ^ "J. W. Foster". The Baltimore Sun. January 2, 1900. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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.
5. "New Methodist Episcopal Church, Havre de Grace, MD". The Baltimore Sun. June 8, 1902. p. 10. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Foster". The Baltimore Sun. November 18, 1932. p. 20. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

• 1840s births
• 1932 deaths
• People from Havre de Grace, Maryland
• Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates
• Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• 20th-century members of the Maryland General Assembly