Murphy J. Foster
Murphy James Foster, Sr. (January 12, 1849 – June 12, 1921), was a Louisiana politician who served two terms as the 31st Governor of Louisiana from 1892 to 1900.
Read more about Murphy J. Foster: Early and Personal Life, Road To Governorship, John N. Pharr, Senator and Customs Official, Death, Legacy
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