What is the origin of the name Forster?
1: English: shortened form of Forrester an occupational name for someone who worked in a forest.2: English: possibly a Norman French nickname or occupational name from Old French forcetier ‘maker of scissors [...]
The National cyclopaedia of American biography
...FORSTER, William Andrew, physician, was born in Denmark, May 11,1856, son of Andrew and Eeturah (Green)... (Denmark, Denmark - 1856)
...FORSTER, William Andrew, physician, was born in Denmark, May 11,1856, son of Andrew and Eeturah (Green)... (Denmark, Denmark - 1856)
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Six North Country Diaries (Volume 118)
...121 Mr. Ferdinando Forster, youngest and last surviving son of Sir William Forster of Bamburgh, knight, was... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1669)
...121 Mr. Ferdinando Forster, youngest and last surviving son of Sir William Forster of Bamburgh, knight, was... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1669)
Geneanet username : colgnln49443
Encyclopedia of Massachusetts, biographical--genealogical, (Volume 6)
...John Baker Forster, son of James wa- o.n-idered a gentleman farmer, and and Isabella (Baker) Forster, was born died at... (Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1842)
...John Baker Forster, son of James wa- o.n-idered a gentleman farmer, and and Isabella (Baker) Forster, was born died at... (Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom - 1842)
Geneanet username : colgnln42787
Biographical history of Gonville and Caius college, 1349-1897, containing a list of all known members of the college from the foundation to the present...
...of S. Wootton, 1789-95. Married Elizabeth Forster, daughter of Rose, of Hillington. Died June 16, 1795.... (Hillington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1795)
...of S. Wootton, 1789-95. Married Elizabeth Forster, daughter of Rose, of Hillington. Died June 16, 1795.... (Hillington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1795)
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Some account of the pedigree of the Forsters of Cold Hesledon in the county Palatine of Durham
...II. Mary, daughter of Robert Forster (see p. 1), born at Hawthorne 2nd April, 1666, married at Shotton 27th... (Hawthorne, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1666)
...II. Mary, daughter of Robert Forster (see p. 1), born at Hawthorne 2nd April, 1666, married at Shotton 27th... (Hawthorne, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1666)
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The Genealogical magazine (Volume Vol. 5 (May, 1901-April, 1902))
...1818 , only son of William Forster by his wife Anna, sister of the first Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton. He... (Bradpole, Unknown country - 1818)
...1818 , only son of William Forster by his wife Anna, sister of the first Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton. He... (Bradpole, Unknown country - 1818)
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The General biographical dictionary: (Volume 3)
...a few weeks with Mr. John Forster an attorney. Mr. Forster had a daughter of eight years old, who was... (Chancery-lane, London, United Kingdom - 1698)
...a few weeks with Mr. John Forster an attorney. Mr. Forster had a daughter of eight years old, who was... (Chancery-lane, London, United Kingdom - 1698)
Geneanet username : colgnln530033
The Roll of the Royal College of Physicians of London v. 1
...M.D. was a son of Laurence Forster, of Coventry, and was educated at All Souls' co Dege, Oxford, as a... (Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom - 1573)
...M.D. was a son of Laurence Forster, of Coventry, and was educated at All Souls' co Dege, Oxford, as a... (Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom - 1573)
Geneanet username : colgnln424210
Six North Country Diaries (Volume 118)
...last surviving son of Sir William Forster of Bamburgh, knight, was baptized 14 Feb., 1669/70, and was murdered at Newcastle... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1669)
...last surviving son of Sir William Forster of Bamburgh, knight, was baptized 14 Feb., 1669/70, and was murdered at Newcastle... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1669)
Geneanet username : colgnln49443
The Herald and genealogist (vol. 3)
...Anne Forster, daughter of Sir Richard Forster, of Stokesley, co. York, Knt. and Bart., by Joan IMiddleton, of Leighton, in... (Stokesley, Unknown country - 1641)
...Anne Forster, daughter of Sir Richard Forster, of Stokesley, co. York, Knt. and Bart., by Joan IMiddleton, of Leighton, in... (Stokesley, Unknown country - 1641)
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Fragmenta genealogica (vol. 5)
...Catherine Ann only daughter of John Forster of Shaftoe. [He died in 1834.] Alfred Wilson Trevelyan born Nov: 8th... (Hartburn, Unknown country - 1834)
...Catherine Ann only daughter of John Forster of Shaftoe. [He died in 1834.] Alfred Wilson Trevelyan born Nov: 8th... (Hartburn, Unknown country - 1834)
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Dictionary of national biography
...in 1822, a daughter of John Forster and niece of Sir Albert Gledstanes, who died in 1826, leaving one daughter,... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1826)
...in 1822, a daughter of John Forster and niece of Sir Albert Gledstanes, who died in 1826, leaving one daughter,... (Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - 1826)
Geneanet username : colgnln529621
A history of Northumberland. issued under the direction of the Northumberland county history committee (Volume 1)
...I give to my nephew John Forster, son of my brother Thomas Forster, my lease of lands in Burton which... (Burton, Northumberland, United Kingdom - 1565)
...I give to my nephew John Forster, son of my brother Thomas Forster, my lease of lands in Burton which... (Burton, Northumberland, United Kingdom - 1565)
Geneanet username : colgnln47992
A history of Northumberland. issued under the direction of the Northumberland county history committee (Volume 2)
...In 1778, William, son of Francis Forster of Low Buston, contracted to purchase Wooden from Dr. Gill, and Francis Forster,... (Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - 1778)
...In 1778, William, son of Francis Forster of Low Buston, contracted to purchase Wooden from Dr. Gill, and Francis Forster,... (Dublin, Dublin, Ireland - 1778)
Geneanet username : colgnln47993
The Dictionary of National Biography: From the Earliest Times to 1900
...he married Anne, daughter of John Forster, who had been chief justice of the common pleas in Ireland. She was... (Ireland, Ireland - 1728)
...he married Anne, daughter of John Forster, who had been chief justice of the common pleas in Ireland. She was... (Ireland, Ireland - 1728)
Geneanet username : colgnln529594
The general biographical dictionary. Revised by A. Chalmers
...FORSTER (George), son of the preceding, was bojrn at Dantzic in 1754, and accompanied his father... (Witna, Unknown country - 1754)
...FORSTER (George), son of the preceding, was bojrn at Dantzic in 1754, and accompanied his father... (Witna, Unknown country - 1754)
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The General biographical dictionary:
...FORSTER (George), son of the preceding, was bora at Dantzic in 1754, and accompanied his father... (Wilna, United Kingdom - 1754)
...FORSTER (George), son of the preceding, was bora at Dantzic in 1754, and accompanied his father... (Wilna, United Kingdom - 1754)
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Genealogy of the Greenlee families in America
...Johnson Co., Missouri, daughter of Joseph Forster and Eliza Gorson. He was a merchant and farmer , in politics. Democrat,... (Fayetteville, United States - 1831)
...Johnson Co., Missouri, daughter of Joseph Forster and Eliza Gorson. He was a merchant and farmer , in politics. Democrat,... (Fayetteville, United States - 1831)
Geneanet username : colgnln404941
Outlines of the history and genealogy of the Hassards and their connections
...14th, 1828, Frances, daughter of William Forster, of Ballynure, Esq., county of Monaghan, J. P., sister to the present William... (Ballynure, Esq., United States - 1828)
...14th, 1828, Frances, daughter of William Forster, of Ballynure, Esq., county of Monaghan, J. P., sister to the present William... (Ballynure, Esq., United States - 1828)
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Biographical history of Gonville and Caius college, 1349-1897, containing a list of all known members of the college from the foundation to the present...
...Ralph : son of late James Forster. Born at Springhill, Co. Durham, July 21, 1835 : and baptized at Berwick... (Springhill, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1835)
...Ralph : son of late James Forster. Born at Springhill, Co. Durham, July 21, 1835 : and baptized at Berwick... (Springhill, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - 1835)
Geneanet username : colgnln129433
The General biographical dictionary: containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation, particularly...
...Mary, sole daughter of sir William Forster, of Aldermarston, in the county of Berks, bart. who was first married to... (Berkshire, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1647)
...Mary, sole daughter of sir William Forster, of Aldermarston, in the county of Berks, bart. who was first married to... (Berkshire, Berkshire, United Kingdom - 1647)
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The story of Manitoba (Volume 2)
...Forster, a daughter of Captain James Forster, of Elora, and they have four children : Ernest F., who is with... (Elora, Manitoba, Canada - 1871)
...Forster, a daughter of Captain James Forster, of Elora, and they have four children : Ernest F., who is with... (Elora, Manitoba, Canada - 1871)
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Universal biography: containing a copious account, critical and historical, of the life and character, labors and actions of eminent persons, in all ages and...
...Cloyne by Anne daughter of John Forster, speaker of the Irish house of commons, was born in Grosvenorstreet, London, 28th... (Grosvenorstreet, London, United Kingdom - 1733)
...Cloyne by Anne daughter of John Forster, speaker of the Irish house of commons, was born in Grosvenorstreet, London, 28th... (Grosvenorstreet, London, United Kingdom - 1733)
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Monumental inscriptions of the British West Indies from the earliest date, with genealogical and historical annotations, from origina[l], local, and other sources, illustrative of...
...Margaret, daughter of the l^cvd. John Forster, he had a son, Robert, father of i. Robert, = Sarah, daughter of... (Barbados, Barbados - 1663)
...Margaret, daughter of the l^cvd. John Forster, he had a son, Robert, father of i. Robert, = Sarah, daughter of... (Barbados, Barbados - 1663)
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A new biographical dictionary: containing concise notices of eminent persons
...the son of Dr. John Reinhold Forster, whom he accompanied in the circumnavigation of the globe. He was professor at... (Cassel, Unknown country - 1754)
...the son of Dr. John Reinhold Forster, whom he accompanied in the circumnavigation of the globe. He was professor at... (Cassel, Unknown country - 1754)
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Some account of the pedigree of the Forsters of Cold Hesledon in the county Palatine of Durham
...iv. Mary Foster, daughter of Thomas Forster (see p. 15), born at Hawthorne 29th December, 1702, died at Hawthorne 6th... (Hawthorne, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1702)
...iv. Mary Foster, daughter of Thomas Forster (see p. 15), born at Hawthorne 29th December, 1702, died at Hawthorne 6th... (Hawthorne, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1702)
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The twentieth century bench and bar of Pennsylvania .. (vol. 2)
...Forster, the son of General John Forster, was born August 29, 1884, at Harrisburg, l'a. lie received his education in... (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States - 1884)
...Forster, the son of General John Forster, was born August 29, 1884, at Harrisburg, l'a. lie received his education in... (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States - 1884)
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A history of Northumberland. issued under the direction of the Northumberland county history committee (Volume 11)
...to Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas Forster of Adderstone,^ and in 1533 he made provision for his wife by settling... (Ford, Northumberland, United Kingdom - 1533)
...to Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas Forster of Adderstone,^ and in 1533 he made provision for his wife by settling... (Ford, Northumberland, United Kingdom - 1533)
Geneanet username : colgnln48002
Matthews' American armoury and blue book
...of Samuel, b 1766, iii Ruth Forster , son of Benjamin, b 1735, m Phebe Davis, son of Benjamin Thompson,... (Bridgeton, N.J., New Jersey, United States - 1735)
...of Samuel, b 1766, iii Ruth Forster , son of Benjamin, b 1735, m Phebe Davis, son of Benjamin Thompson,... (Bridgeton, N.J., New Jersey, United States - 1735)
Geneanet username : colgnln30231
The story of Manitoba (Volume 2)
...Elora, Ontario, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Forster, a daughter of Captain James Forster, of Elora, and they have four children... (Elora, Manitoba, Canada - 1871)
...Elora, Ontario, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Forster, a daughter of Captain James Forster, of Elora, and they have four children... (Elora, Manitoba, Canada - 1871)
Geneanet username : colgnln71702
The General biographical dictionary: containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every nation, particularly...
...Devonshire, of which his father, Robert Forster, was then minister. His mother, Elizabeth, was daughter of the rev. John Tindal,... (Plymouth, United Kingdom - 1731)
...Devonshire, of which his father, Robert Forster, was then minister. His mother, Elizabeth, was daughter of the rev. John Tindal,... (Plymouth, United Kingdom - 1731)
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The New York genealogical and biographical record (Volume 1899)
...Northumber-land and Dorothy, daughter of John Forster, of Newham. He was bom about 1603called to the bar at Gray's Inn... (Say, New York, United States - 1631)
...Northumber-land and Dorothy, daughter of John Forster, of Newham. He was bom about 1603called to the bar at Gray's Inn... (Say, New York, United States - 1631)
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Commemorative biographical encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania : containing sketches of prominent and representative citizens and many of the early Scotch-Irish and German settlers...
...p. Forster, Thomas, son of John Forster, was born May 16, 1762, in Paxtang township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. Pa.,... (Paxtang township, Pennsylvania, United States - 1762)
...p. Forster, Thomas, son of John Forster, was born May 16, 1762, in Paxtang township, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. Pa.,... (Paxtang township, Pennsylvania, United States - 1762)
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The general biographical dictionary. Revised by A. Chalmers
..., FORSTER (John.^eifhou)), an eminent naturalist Was the son of ^burgomaster at Dirschaw, in Polish Prussia, where... (Halle, Unknown country - 1729)
..., FORSTER (John.^eifhou)), an eminent naturalist Was the son of ^burgomaster at Dirschaw, in Polish Prussia, where... (Halle, Unknown country - 1729)
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Supplement to a descriptive catalogue of Friends' books, or books written by members of the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, from their first...
...FORSTER, Thomas Furly, of Clapton, near London, son of the above Edward Forster. He died in... (Clapton, Unknown country - 1825)
...FORSTER, Thomas Furly, of Clapton, near London, son of the above Edward Forster. He died in... (Clapton, Unknown country - 1825)
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Supplement to a descriptive catalogue of Friends' books, or books written by members of the Society of Friends, commonly called Quakers, from their first...
...625), son of William and Anna Forster, was born at Bradpole, in Dorsetshire, in the year 1818, 1850 he married... (Bradpole, Unknown country - 1850)
...625), son of William and Anna Forster, was born at Bradpole, in Dorsetshire, in the year 1818, 1850 he married... (Bradpole, Unknown country - 1850)
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A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain and Ireland enjoying territorial possessions or high official rank, but uninvested with heritable...
...1804, Eleanor, eldest daughter of Matthew Forster, esq. of Bolton House, in Edlingham parish, (by Jane, his wife, eldest daughter... (Edlingham, United Kingdom - 1804)
...1804, Eleanor, eldest daughter of Matthew Forster, esq. of Bolton House, in Edlingham parish, (by Jane, his wife, eldest daughter... (Edlingham, United Kingdom - 1804)
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Chetham miscellanies (Volume Vol. 113)
...He married Jennet, daughter of John Forster of SVballey, the marriage settlement being dated 2 May, J533. He seems to... (Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1539)
...He married Jennet, daughter of John Forster of SVballey, the marriage settlement being dated 2 May, J533. He seems to... (Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom - 1539)
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The county families of the United Kingdom, or, Royal manual of the titled and untitled aristocracy of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland .. (Ed....
...surviving son of the late William Forster, Esq., of Ballynure, by Jane, dau. of Andrew Cranston, Esq., of Cranebrook ,... (Armagh, Armagh, United Kingdom - 1821)
...surviving son of the late William Forster, Esq., of Ballynure, by Jane, dau. of Andrew Cranston, Esq., of Cranebrook ,... (Armagh, Armagh, United Kingdom - 1821)
Geneanet username : colgnln6003419
The General biographical dictionary:
...FORSTER (John Reinhold), an eminent naturalist, was the son of a burgomaster at Dirschaw, in Polish... (Halle, United Kingdom - 1729)
...FORSTER (John Reinhold), an eminent naturalist, was the son of a burgomaster at Dirschaw, in Polish... (Halle, United Kingdom - 1729)
Geneanet username : colgnln530043
History of Tioga County, Pennsylvania
...son of the late General John Forster of Harrisburg. one of the prominent citizens of that city and a member... (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States - 1834)
...son of the late General John Forster of Harrisburg. one of the prominent citizens of that city and a member... (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States - 1834)
Geneanet username : colgnln405530
Shakespeare's home at New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
...Shakefpere's granddaughter, and that Sir Reginald Forster, of East Greenwich, married the daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas Nash, thereby coming... (East Greenwich, Unknown country - 1821)
...Shakefpere's granddaughter, and that Sir Reginald Forster, of East Greenwich, married the daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas Nash, thereby coming... (East Greenwich, Unknown country - 1821)
Geneanet username : colgnln750557
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois
...Dec. 3. 1838. son of Thomas and Annie (Richardson) Forster. Removed with his parents to Knox County. 111., in 1548.... (Harrison County, Illinois, United States - 1838)
...Dec. 3. 1838. son of Thomas and Annie (Richardson) Forster. Removed with his parents to Knox County. 111., in 1548.... (Harrison County, Illinois, United States - 1838)
Geneanet username : colgnln47096
An historical, topographical, and descriptive view of the county palatine of Durham, comprehending the various subjects of natural, civil, and ecclesiastical geography, agriculture, mines,...
...Crook-Hall, by Margaret, daughter of Thomas Forster, Esq., of Adderstone, co. of Northumberland. He was born at Crook-Hall, 14th September,... (Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1656)
...Crook-Hall, by Margaret, daughter of Thomas Forster, Esq., of Adderstone, co. of Northumberland. He was born at Crook-Hall, 14th September,... (Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom - 1656)
Geneanet username : colgnln60984
Dod's peerage, baronetage and knightage of Great Britain and Ireland for ..., including all the titled classes
...George (Anna Eliza), dau. of John Forster , mar. 1864, the Hon. George Pepys, son of the 1st Earl of... (Metz, Moselle, France - 1864)
...George (Anna Eliza), dau. of John Forster , mar. 1864, the Hon. George Pepys, son of the 1st Earl of... (Metz, Moselle, France - 1864)
Geneanet username : colgnln5273192
The Annual biography and obituary (Volume 7)
...married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of George Forster, Esq. of Buston, a descendant of the ancient and honourable family of the... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1776)
...married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of George Forster, Esq. of Buston, a descendant of the ancient and honourable family of the... (Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom - 1776)
Geneanet username : colgnln128980
Commemorative biographical encyclopedia of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania : containing sketches of prominent and representative citizens and many of the early Scotch-Irish and German settlers...
...Fo RSTER, John, son of John Forster, was born September 17, 1777, in Paxtang, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. Pa. ,... (Paxtang, Pennsylvania, United States - 1777)
...Fo RSTER, John, son of John Forster, was born September 17, 1777, in Paxtang, Lancaster, now Dauphin county. Pa. ,... (Paxtang, Pennsylvania, United States - 1777)
Geneanet username : colgnln518499
History and genealogy of the Stackpole family
...who married Elinor, daughter of James Forster of CO. Galway. Their son, George Stacpoole, married, about 1739, Mary, daughter of... (Bath, United States - 1739)
...who married Elinor, daughter of James Forster of CO. Galway. Their son, George Stacpoole, married, about 1739, Mary, daughter of... (Bath, United States - 1739)
Geneanet username : colgnln19520
History of the More family, and an account of their reunion in 1890
...1876, Kate F., daughter of Christian Forster and Johane Schiebel. She was 1). February 15, 1848, in Seelysille, Wa>-ne Co..... (Hancock, Unknown country - 1848)
...1876, Kate F., daughter of Christian Forster and Johane Schiebel. She was 1). February 15, 1848, in Seelysille, Wa>-ne Co..... (Hancock, Unknown country - 1848)
Geneanet username : colgnln29925
History of Crew Kerne School, A.D. 1499-1899
... Samuel Forster, son of Rev. Nathaniel Forster, of Crewkerne, entered Wadham College 1746, aet. 18.... (Crewkerne, Unknown country - 1746)
... Samuel Forster, son of Rev. Nathaniel Forster, of Crewkerne, entered Wadham College 1746, aet. 18.... (Crewkerne, Unknown country - 1746)
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What is the origin of the name Forster?
1: English: shortened form of Forrester an occupational name for someone who worked in a forest.2: English: possibly a Norman French nickname or occupational name from Old French forcetier ‘maker of scissors [...]