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Thomas Jefferson Foster | |
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| Confederate Congress | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1809 Nashville, Tennessee, US |
| Died | February 24, 1887 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Florence Cemetery[1] Florence, Alabama |
| Political party | Whig[2] |
| Spouse | Virginia Prudence Watkins |
| Parent | Robert Coleman Foster (father) |
| Profession | Planter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  27th Alabama Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Thomas Jefferson Foster (July 11, 1809 – February 24, 1887) was a soldier and prominent politician serving the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. He served two terms in the Confederate Congress and was later elected to the United States Congress, but was denied his seat.