Foster, Cassius Gaius Born June 22, 1837, in Webster, NY Died June 21, 1899, in Topeka, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Nominated by Ulysses Grant on March 9, 1874, to a seat vacated by Mark Delahay. Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1874, and received commission on March 10, 1874. Service terminated on February 28, 1899, due to retirement. Education: Read law, 1859 Professional Career: Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1859 Private practice, Atchison, Kansas, 1859-1863, 1864-1867, 1868-1874 State senator, Kansas, 1863-1864 Mayor, Atchison, Kansas, 1867 Research Collections Bibliography