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Foster, Robert Sandford

soldier, was born Jan. 27, 1834, in Vernon, Ind. He served in the civil war and attained the rank of major-general. Since the war he has resided in Indianapolis, and was its treasurer from 1867 till 1872. He was United States marshal for the district of Indiana from 1881 till 1885. He was detailed as a member of the commission that tried the conspirators and assassins of President Lincoln. While serving in the civil war his regiment was daily engaged with the confederate forces; and during the campaign the first battle of Winchester was fought by him. He was engaged in the operations in front of Richmond and Petersburg; and was in the final pursuit and capture of Lee's army at Appomattox.