Legislator Details
William J. Foster
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/11/1839
City:
County: Wyoming County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/30/1922
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/2/1922
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Mary A. Olmstead in New York, she died around 1891; married Mary E. [or Mattie] Linihan, dau. of Martin Linihan, 6/301897, in Calhoun Co., MI; children: 1, Joseph L.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools and Wyoming Academy (NY)
Biographical Sketch:
Of Irish ancestry. Son of Joseph L. and Jane (McCrory) Foster. Moved to Michigan around 1867. He held various township offices.
Notable Facts:
Died of a stroke [or apoplexy]
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Local Taxation , Railroads , Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the Soldiers' Home
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Horticulture , Liquor Traffic , Soldiers' Home , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: