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John Forster 1801–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Dec 1801

Birth Location: Washington, Durham, England

Death Date: Jun 1869

Death Location: Sunderland, Durham, England

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Isabella Vartey

Children(s): Robert Forster

In 1801, John Forster entered the world in Washington, Durham, England, born to Robert Forster And Hannah Newby. In 1841, John Forster resided in Lanchester, Durham, England. John Forster married Isabella Vartey, and had children including Robert Forster. John Forster passed away in 1869 in Sunderland, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • In 1801, John Forster entered the world in Washington, Durham, England, born to Robert Forster And Hannah Newby.
  • In 1841, John Forster resided in Lanchester, Durham, England.
  • John Forster married Isabella Vartey, and had children including Robert Forster.
  • John Forster passed away in 1869 in Sunderland, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Isabella Vartey
1803–1888
Birth Location: Corbridge, Northumberland, England
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Children(s)

Robert Forster
1828–1897
Birth Location: Monkwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England
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John Forster's Ancestors

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John Forster
1801–1869
Birth Place: Washington, Durham, England
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John Forster's Descendants

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John Forster (01 Dec 1801–Jun 1869) m. Isabella Vartey (04 Jul 1803–Mar 1888)
  1. 1. Robert Forster 1828–1897 m. Elizabeth Gardner 1836–1884
    1. 1. John ((Abraham)) Forster 1858–1923 m. Mary (Matilda) Furze 1864–1912
      1. 1. Eric (Bertie) Forster 1893–1971 m. Mary (Maud (Molly)) Jensen 1897–1978
        1. 1. Ena (Mary) Forster 1917–1996 m. Keith (Morrison) Beddie 1914–1969 m. Denis (Rodney (Slim)) Waight 1916–1992 m. Andrew (Cecil) Dickson 1890–1965 m. John (Hubert (Jack)) Gully 1913–1967
      2. 2. Rose (May) Forster 1887–1972 m. William (Phillip) Glover 1878–1943
      3. 3. Harold (Alfred) Forster 1890–1961 m. Vera (May) Pollard 1909–1964
      4. 4. John (Godfrey (Jack)) Forster 1888–1955 m. Sophia (Elvena Edith) Forster 1888–1954
      5. 5. Elizabeth ((Lily)) Forster 1883–1949
      6. 6. Ada (Violet) Forster 1885–1948
      7. 7. Reginald Forster 1901–1962
      8. 8. Ruby Forster 1905–1967
      9. 9. Ernest (Ethelbert) Forster 1907–1909
      10. 10. Daisy Forster 1895–1950 m. Henry (Herbert) Rickard-simms 1891–1972
      11. 11. Percy (Leonard) Forster 1897–1967 m. Myrtle (Lena) Winnie 1899–1958
      12. 12. Holly Forster 1899–1965

John Forster's Timeline

6 Records

1801
01 Dec 1801
Birth of John Forster in Washington, Durham, England
Washington, Durham, England
1801
30 Dec 1801
John Forster was baptized in Washington,Durham,England
Washington,Durham,England
1841
1841
Age 40
John Forster resided here in Lanchester, Durham, England
Lanchester, Durham, England
1851
1851
Age 50
John Forster resided here in Heworth, Durham, England
Heworth, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 60
John Forster resided here in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
1869
Jun 1869
Age 68
Death of John Forster in Sunderland, Durham, England
Sunderland, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Dec 1801
    Event Place: Washington, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 10; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 14; Folio: 10; Page: 14; Line: 19; GSU roll: 241348
    [4] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [5] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2401; Folio: 81; Page: 7; GSU roll: 87079
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3782; Folio: 41; Page: 75; GSU roll: 543186

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3782; Folio: 41; Page: 75; GSU roll: 543186

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Heworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2401; Folio: 81; Page: 7; GSU roll: 87079

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1801
    Event Place: Washington,Durham,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Lanchester, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 301; Book: 10; Civil Parish: Lanchester; County: Durham; Enumeration District: 14; Folio: 10; Page: 14; Line: 19; GSU roll: 241348

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1869
    Event Place: Sunderland, Durham, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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