Albert M. Foster, a progressive young agriculturist, owns and operates a valuable farm in Adair county. Born in Iowa in 1879, he grew up in Adair county after his parents moved there in 1883. Albert received his education from local schools and worked alongside his father in farming. Following his father’s passing, Albert purchased the home farm and has since managed it successfully. He is highly regarded in the community for his progressive farming methods. In 1901, he married Grace B. Porter, and they have one surviving child named David. Albert is a loyal Republican and has earned the respect and goodwill of those around him through his dedication and responsible approach to life.
Albert M. Foster, a progressive young agriculturist of Lee township, owns and operates one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 26 constituting one of the valuable farms of Adair county. His birth occurred in Jasper county, Iowa, on the 12th of August, 1879, his parents being Charles and Margaret J. (Abbott) Foster, who were born, reared and married in Ohio. Immediately following their marriage, which was celebrated some time in the ‘50s, they came west to Iowa, locating in Jasper county, where they resided for many years. In the spring of 1883 they came to Adair county, Charles Foster purchasing the farm which is now in the possession of our subject. He continued its operation throughout the remainder of his life and won success in his undertakings, the community losing one of its substantial and esteemed citizens when he passed away on the 2d of May, 1914. His wife was called to her final rest in January, 1912.
Albert M. Foster was but in his fourth year when brought by his parents to Adair county and has remained within its borders continuously to the present time. He attended the district schools in the acquirement of an education and on reaching manhood began farming in conjunction with his father, with whom he was associated in agricultural pursuits until the latter’s death, when he purchased the interest of the other heirs in the home farm. The place comprises one hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive land on section 26, Lee township, and yields a gratifying income to its owner, who carries on the work of the fields in a most progressive and able manner. He is a stockholder in the Greenfield Creamery Company and widely recognized as one of the prosperous and enterprising citizens of the community.
On the 29th of July, 1901, Mr. Foster was united in marriage to Miss Grace B. Porter, a daughter of David Porter, of Lee township, this county. To them have been born two children but only one survives, David. In his political views Mr. Foster is a republican, loyally supporting the men and measures of that party. At all times he has been true to the obligations and responsibilities that have devolved upon him in every relation of life and therefore well merits the esteem and goodwill which are uniformly accorded him.