US Congressman. He learned the blacksmith’s trade and became successful as a shipbuilder. He was a member of the Maine State House of Representatives, and served as President of the Maine State Senate in 1840. In 1857, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses, serving until 1861. After leaving Congress, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 72.
US Congressman. He learned the blacksmith’s trade and became successful as a shipbuilder. He was a member of the Maine State House of Representatives, and served as President of the Maine State Senate in 1840. In 1857, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses, serving until 1861. After leaving Congress, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 72.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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Stephen C. Foster
Died
Oct. 5, 1872
AE. 73 Yrs.
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