A. E. Foster,
the well-known and popular station agent and telegraph operator at
Starrucca, Wayne county, was born in Ararat, Penn., a son of W. S. and
A. C. Foster, who now make their home in Thompson, Susquehanna county,
where the father is engaged in the millinery and general mercantile
business. He is a native of that county, and a veteran of the Civil war,
having served as captain in a Michigan regiment for three years, and
participating in the battles of Bull Run, the Wilderness, Antietam and
other engagements. After his return from the army he was married and
engaged in lumbering for a number of years. Four children constituted
his family, namely: Edward, born in Ararat, married Cora Leonard, and
died at an early age, leaving a widow and one daughter, Emma; Guy, born
in Ararat, was educated in the public schools of Susuquehanna county,
and is still at home with his parents; Emma, born in Thompson, died in
childhood; and A. E.
After completing his education in the public schools of Susquehanna
county, A. E. Foster, the subject of this sketch, entered the employ of
the railroad company at Thompson, where he learned telegraphy. For a
number of years he has now filled the position of operator at Starrucca,
has gained the confidence and esteem of his employers, and is a general
favorite with the traveling public, as he is kind and obliging at all
times. He married Miss Bessie Carpenter, of Uniondale, Penn. They hold
membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church of Starrucca, and,
politically, Mr. Foster is identified with the Republican
Party.
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