City: Huntsville
FOSTER, Elias Gason, lawyer; born Scott, Co., Tenn., Oct. 1, 1871; Scotch-Irish descent; son of James L. and Lucy (Ellis) FOSTER; father’soccupation merchant;paternal grandparents Ervin and Easter (Carson) FOSTER; maternal grandparents James and Hulda (Buttram) ELLIS; educated at Huntsville, (Tenn.) Academy, A. T. U., Harriman, Tenn.; graduated from the latter with Bachelor of Law degree May 31, 1896; in early life taught school; married Jennie CREEKMORE Jan. 30, 1900; member I. O. O. F., and K. of P.; Republican; Deputy County Court Clerk from 1897-1902; at present Postmaster at Huntsville, Tenn.; Vice President Scott, Co., (Tenn.) National Bank, Oneida, member of firm Foster Bros., Barnett, Co., Knoxville, Tenn., and Huntsville Banking Co., Huntsville, Tenn.
