Foote was born in Newburgh, New York. He attended private schools in Newburgh and Kingston, New York, and graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1805.
The individual Foote originated from Newburgh, New York. He pursued his education at private academies in Newburgh and Kingston, New York, before graduating from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in the year 1805.