Background
Angell, Walter Foster was born on December 17, 1858 in Eminence, Illinois, United States. Son of George Manton and Abby Owen (Evans) Angell.
Angell, Walter Foster was born on December 17, 1858 in Eminence, Illinois, United States. Son of George Manton and Abby Owen (Evans) Angell.
Descendant Thomas Angell, one of the first 5 settlers of Providence, 1636. Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1880 (Phi Beta Kappa).
Admitted to Rhode Island bar, 1883, and since practiced in Providence. Counsel in firm of Edwards & Angell. Assistant attorney general, Rhode Island, 1886-1887.
General counsel Rhode Island Company, 1902-1907.
President Providence & Worcester Railroad Company, 1907-1927. Home: Providence, R.L.
Married Annie P. Studley, June 30, 1888 (died 1912).