William B. Foster
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican politician, father of Stephen Foster (1779-1855)
William Barclay Foster (1779-1855) was the father of Stephen Foster and a notable businessman in his time. He was one of the most prosperous merchants of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Pennsylvania state legislator and served three terms. He was also elected mayor of Allegheny City twice in his lifetime.
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William Barclay Foster (1779-1855) was the father of Stephen Foster and a notable businessman in his time. He was one of the most prosperous merchants of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a Pennsylvania state legislator and served three terms. He was also elected mayor of Allegheny City twice in his lifetime. He has been identified as a "patriot", a "lover of home" and an "outstanding servant to his community, state and government".
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