BIO:  William Foust, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Springfield Township, Pg 185

WILLIAM FOUST, son of John S. and Rebecca (Erhman) Foust, was born April 25, 1836, in 
Shrewsbury Township.  He was reared on his father’s farm, and followed farming and distilling 
until 1860, when he began distilling for himself at Foust’s distillery, which he rebuilt after 
taking possession himself.  March, 1859, Mr. Foust married Henrietta Bricker, daughter of John 
and Christina (Zeller) Bricker, of York County.  Eight children were born to this marriage:  
John Q. A., Luther, William, Robert, Frederick, Maggie Jane, Estella May and an infant 
deceased.  Mr. Foust is a member of the Lutheran Church.  Few men are better known throughout 
York and adjoining counties than “Billy Foust.”