Education
He attended schools in Maidstone and Herstmonceux.
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William Foster
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Career
In 1830, he emigrated to the United States, and became a clerk in a tannery near Oneida Lake. The couple removed to Ottawa, Illinois, and engaged in farming. In 1839, he settled in Cleveland, New York and became again a bookkeeper in a tannery, and after the death of the owner, purchased the tannery.
In 1867, he became a director of the New York and Oswego Midland Railroad.
He entered politics as a Whig, then became an Abolitionist, and joined the Republican Party upon its foundation. He was at times President of the Village of Cleveland.
And Supervisor of the Town of Constantia.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Senate (21st Doctorate) in 1872 and 1873.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican party