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Judge Foster is one of the old and honored citizens of Canton, having lived in the county more than forty-six years. He is loved and trusted as few men are in his community and among his countrymen. His family came from Virginia, and the Judge has a broad streak of the often referred to Virginia gentleman in him, which is continually shown in his demeanor. His grandfather, Thos. Foster, was born and reared in Virginia, but moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina, where he lived and died. He was a farmer and hence reared his family on the farm. Ambrose Foster was his son, and the father of our subject. He was born and reared in North Carolina and never came to Texas. Miss Mary Miller was born in the same county and in 1818 Ambrose and she were married. They had seven children. He died in 1832. She came to Van Zandt County, Texas where she died in 1878. The Judge was born June 15, 1826, in the North Carolina home. He was reared and educated there and following in the wake of his ancesters [sic] the vocation of farming, which has always had great attraction for him. In recognition of his real worth however, he has been called upon by his people to fill the office of County Judge in his county for a period, and also he held the office of County Clerk for six years, and hence is a man of good experience, having good knowledge of things generally. He came to Van Zandt County in 1857. On December 20, 1860, he married Miss Frances A. Tate, who still survives, and who has made the model wife and mother during all the years. Judge Foster volunteered in the Confederate service, and served faithfully, also occupying the office of First Lieutenant and Captain. He is a member of the church and a Mason. He lives in a comfortable home on the border of the little city, and owns more than 500 acres of land, much of it adjoining his home. He is in easy circumstances and noted for his kindness and hospitality. He is a good model of purity and noble life for the young men who know him. He easily furnishes an object lesson for those who would succeed in life in the highest and best sense.
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Patsy Finley Vinson