Washington

FOSS, John A.

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 195

John A. FOSS, Plainfield [Washington County, Vermont], postmaster, was born 
20 July 1852, son of William B. and Judith M. (BATCHELDER) FOSS. Educated in 
the public schools of Plainfield, and Montpelier Seminary. Engaged in 
farming until 1884, when he conducted a store at West Topsham [Orange County, 
Vermont] three years, and in Plainfield twelve years. Appointed postmaster, 
Plainfield, 1897, which office he has since held. Republican. Justice of 
the peace ten years. Methodist. Member of the Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows; the Rebekahs; the Grange; and Junior Order of Mechanics. He [John 
A. FOSS] married [Miss?] Delia E. WILLEY, of Topsham [Orange County, 
Vermont]; they have one son, Carl A.

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