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 | Belchertown, Massachusetts, U.S. | January 28, 1837
Died | January 16, 1917 Tacoma, Washington, U.S. | (aged 79)
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul, Minnesota. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Martha Ann Wetherby (m. 1863-1917, his death) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation | Businessman |
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.