June 21st, 1926, before Dora R. Hughes, Notary Public, County of Pierce, State of Washington. Andrew J. Foster, aged 84, height 5’9¾”, complexion Dark, resident of County of King, State of Washington. Born in East Tennessee. Resided in State of Washington continuously since 1896. Occupation: Farmer. Single. Widower not married now. Seven children living: W.D. Foster, Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. Vida McElroy, Edmunds, Wash.; Oscar Foster, Canada; Roscoe Foster, Seattle, Wash.; Ewell Foster, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Sarah Barnes, Ellensburg, Wash.; Cloyd Foster, Canada. Nearest relative or friend: Son-in-law Frank McElroy, Edmunds, Wash. Enlisted in service of the United States one time during the Civil War, honorably discharged. Enlisted Aug. 10, 1862, Ft. Scott, Kans., 2nd Kans. Battery L.A. Discharged Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Aug. 10, 1865. End of War. Receiving Seventy-two Dollars per month Pension, Certificate No. 979,198. Indigent and unable on account of disability to earn his living by manual labor. Has been a member of State Soldiers’ Home.

Date of birth: February 15, 1842. Name of father: Jerad Foster. Birthplace of father: South Carolina. Maiden name of mother: Dorcas Mosely. Birthplace of mother: South Carolina.

Personal property, cash etc: None. Real estate: None. Signed Andrew J. Foster, address Edmunds, Washington. Witnessed by Dora R. Hughes. Surgeon’s Certificate dated 6/24/1926: I certify that I have carefully examined Andrew J. Foster and that he is incapacitated for obtaining his living by manual labor as a result of the following disabilities: Age 84 — Physical Weakness and Nervous Instability. Mental condition of applicant: Good. Contagious or loathsome disease: No. Necessity for medical treatment: No. Signed A.W. Schmidt, Surgeon, Address Edmunds, Wash.