James Foster (April 1, 1786 – December 12, 1846)[1] was an early Latter Day Saint leader and one of the early presidents of the Seventy. He took the place of Leonard Rich as one of the seven presidents.[2]

James Foster
First Seven Presidents of the Seventy
April 6, 1837 (1837-04-06) – December 21, 1841 (1841-12-21)
Called byJoseph Smith
Personal details
Born(1786-04-01)April 1, 1786
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
DiedDecember 21, 1841(1841-12-21) (aged 55)
Jacksonville, Illinois, United States

Foster was involved in pioneer work in Missouri before the Later Day Saints were expelled from the area; and he later settled in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he died.[1][3]

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  1. ^ a b "James Foster – Biography". www.josephsmithpapers.org. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  2. ^ Andrew Jenson, ed. (September 2004). Church Chronology: A Record of Important Events Pertaining to the History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake City, Utah: Kessinger. pp. xii. ISBN 1-4179-6854-0.
  3. ^ "Doctrine and Covenants Historical Resources: James Foster". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2022-06-23.

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