Abiel Foster was inspired to follow in the footsteps of Jedediah and entered Harvard College, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1756.

At that time Abiel Foster retired to private life but would not be long before he returned to public service.

During his life, Abiel Foster held "various offices of trust and honour with reputation to himself and usefulness to the community.

While a member of the Continental Congress, Abiel Foster left an impression on a young Daniel Webster, after a meeting one summer afternoon.

[14] March 22, 1942, the California Shipbuilding Company launches its 16th Liberty type, 10,500-ton freighter, S.S. Abiel Foster.

The S.S. Abiel Foster took part as a troop supply ship during World War II and contributed to the Invasion of Normandy.