About Henry Donnel Foster
Lived 1808 – 1880 (aged 71). Henry Donnel Foster was an American politician and lawyer.
Henry Donnel Foster (December 19, 1808 – October 16, 1880) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1843 to 1847, and from 1871 to 1873.
Early life Henry Donnel Foster was born on December 19, 1808, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, to Samuel Foster. His mother's maiden name was Donnell. His father was a lawyer. Foster pursued classical studies and graduated from the College of Meadville. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829.
Career After graduating, Foster commenced practice in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. and Lizzie.
He was the cousin of John Cabell Breckinridge.
Death and burial In 1879, Foster moved to Irwin, Pennsylvania. He died on October 16, 1880, in Irwin. He was interred at St. Clair Cemetery in Greensburg.
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American politician (1808–1880)
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Henry Donnel Foster was born on 19 December 1808 in Mercer.
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Henry Donnel Foster died on 16 October 1880 in Irwin.
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