History of Greensboro, (Greene County) Georgia United States of America

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A Biography of Thomas Flournoy Foster

Thomas Flournoy Foster, representative, was born in Greensborough, Ga., Nov. 23, 1796; son of Col. George Wells Foster. He was graduated from Franklin college (University of Georgia) in 1812, and studied law at Litchfield, Conn. He was admitted to the bar in 1816, settling in his native town. He was a representative in the state legislature several years, and represented his district in the 21st, 22d and 23d congresses, 1829-35. In 1835 he removed to Columbus, Ga., and represented that district in the 27th congress, 1841-43. He delivered a speech in behalf of state rights, which was published in Washington in 1832, and he was active in the debates upon the subject of the U.S. bank. He was a trustee of the University of Georgia, 1836-45. He died in Columbus, Ga., in 1847.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor