Rufus Edward FOSTER

Background

Foster, Rufus Edward was born on May 22, 1871 in Mathews County, Virginia, United States. Son of Gustavus and Catherine (Moore) Foster.

Education

Student Soule College, 1885-1888. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University Law School, 1895 (honorary Doctor of Laws, 1935).

Career

Second Lieutenant 2d Louisiana Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War, May 2, 1898-April, 1899. Adjunct-general staff of Brigade-General West. West. Gordon, 2d Brigade, 1st Division, 7th Army Corps. Assistant United State Attorneys, Eastern District, Louisiana, 1905-1908, United State Attorneys, 1908, 1909.

Appointed United States district judge, Eastern District of Louisiana, February 2, 1909.

United States circuit judge, 5th circuit. January 2, 1925. Professor law, Tulane University, since 1912.

Dean College of Law, Tulane, University, 1920-1927 (emeritus). Reemployment director for Louisiana, under National Rifle Association. Vice president

American Olympic Committee.

Director American Athletic Union of the United States.

Achievements

• Rufus Edward Foster has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Law Institute, Sons of the American Revolution, Phi Delta Phi, Order of Coif. Commander in chief United Spanish War Veterans, 1940-1941. Clubs: Boston, New Orleans Country (both of New Orleans).

• Member of Elks; Woodmen of the World. Sons of the American Revolution. Phi Delta Phi. Club: Country (New Orleans).

Connections

Married Blanche Ahrons, September 7, 1899. Children: Alice Catherine, Blanche Marian.

Father:

Gustavus Foster

Mother:

Catherine (Moore) Foster

Spouse:

Blanche Ahrons

child:

Blanche Marian Foster

child:

Alice Catherine Foster