Famous Foster Folks

Foster Preservation Society

Famous Foster Folks

Theodore Foster (1752 - 1828) - Attorney and Revolutionary War Patriot for whom the Town of Foster is named. Involved in the burning of the Gaspee and was first U.S. Senator from the State of Rhode Island. He spent his later life on a farm on Mt. Hygeia Road. Click on picture for more info.

Solomon Drowne

Solomon Drowne (1753 - 1838) - Physician and Revolutionary War Patriot, spent his later life living on a farm on Mt. Hygeia road living next to his friend Theodore Foster. Solomon Drowne's house still stands on Mt. Hygeia Road. Click on picture for more info.

Nelson W. Aldrich

Nelson W. Aldrich (1841 - 1915) - Congressman from RI from 1879 - 1881 and U.S. Senator from 1881 - 1911. Click on picture for more info.