Asa Lansford Foster, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Pennsylvanian geologist, merchant, and coal mine owner
Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1798
Place of Birth: Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death: 09-Jan-1868
Profession: geologist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Asa Lansford Foster
- Asa Lansford Foster (August 19, 1798 – January 9, 1868) was a Pennsylvanian geologist, merchant, and coal mine owner.
- He was also a geologist, mining engineer, and publisher and was one of the pioneers of the anthracite industry.
- He was a native of Massachusetts but immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1818.
- Foster married Louisa Trott Chapman.
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