Emory S. Foster

Emory S. Foster (November 5, 1839-December 23, 1902) was a major in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry during the American Civil War. Afterwards he was a St. Louis, Missouri newspaper editor who fought a duel with rival editor and former Confederate John N. Edwards.

Read more about Emory S. Foster:  Civil War, Duel With John Newman Edwards

Famous quotes containing the word foster:

    ‘Way down upon de Swanee ribber,
    Far, far away,
    Dere’s where my heart is turning ebber,
    Dere’s where de old folks stay.
    —Stephen Collins Foster (1826–1884)