Background
Foster, Addison Gardner was born on January 28, 1837 in Belchertown, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Walker) Foster.
Foster, Addison Gardner was born on January 28, 1837 in Belchertown, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Walker) Foster.
Education common schools, Oswego, Illinois.
Taught school; removed to Wabasha, Minnesota. In grain and real estate business, 1859-1875. 1 term company auditor and 1 term surveyor, Minnesota.
Removed to Saint Paul.
12 years later to Tacoma. Vice president Saint Paul & Tacoma Lumber Company. Active in development of coal mines and in railway building.
President Consolidated Lumber Company United States senator from Washington, 1899-1905.
Married Martha Wetherbee, March 19, 1863.