Background
Foster,, Murphy James was born on July 11, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Murphy James Foster and Olive (Roberts).
Foster,, Murphy James was born on July 11, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Murphy James Foster and Olive (Roberts).
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1951.
Sugar cane farmer, Louisiana. Founder Bayou Sale; president Sterling Sugars, Inc. Senator St. Mary/Assumption Parish District Louisiana State Senate, 1987, chairman commerce committee, 1991.
Governor State of Louisiana, 1996—2003.
Junior warden St. Mary's Episcopal Church. President St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau. Member of American Legion.
Married Alice Cosner, 1980. Children: Murphy James III, Ramelle, Paul West, Troy West.