YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Forster 1564–1618 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1564

Birth Location: Clemsford, Essex, England

Death Date: 24 Apr 1618

Death Location: Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England

Father: Sir *

Mother: Lady Counsby

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

William Forster was born in 1564 in Clemsford, Essex, England, the child of Sir Thomas Forster Yeoman Of The Queen Her Majesty S Chamber Lord Of The Marches And Lady Margaret Aka Margett Elizabeth Browning Counsby. William Forster passed away in 1618 in Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England.

Find more search results for William Forster
WF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Forster was born in 1564 in Clemsford, Essex, England, the child of Sir Thomas Forster Yeoman Of The Queen Her Majesty S Chamber Lord Of The Marches And Lady Margaret Aka Margett Elizabeth Browning Counsby.
  • William Forster passed away in 1618 in Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Sir *
1528–1599
Birth Location: VERIFIED- Adderstone Castle/Manor, Adderstone, Northumberland, England -Held by the Forster's, from the 12th century. A tower, of which no trace emains, existed on or close to the site in 1415. The Forster's lived on the estate over 400 years.
S*
Lady Counsby
1528–1599
Birth Location: Chelmsford, Essex, England
LC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Forster's Ancestors

Self
William Forster
1564–1618
Birth Place: Clemsford, Essex, England
Parents
Sir Thomas Forster, Yeoman of the Queen Her Majesty's Chamber, Lord of the Marches *
1528–1599
VERIFIED- Adderstone Castle/Manor, Adderstone, Northumberland, England -Held by the Forster's, from the 12th century. A tower, of which no trace emains, existed on or close to the site in 1415. The Forster's lived on the estate over 400 years.
Lady (Margaret (aka Margett) Elizabeth Browning) Counsby
1528–1599
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Grandparents
Sir (Roger Forster,) Knight
1511–1570
Hunsden, Hertfordshire, England
Lady (Joan Searle) Hussey
1515–1601
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Forster's Timeline

2 Records

1564
1564
Birth of William Forster in Clemsford, Essex, England
Clemsford, Essex, England
1618
24 Apr 1618
Age 54
Death of William Forster in Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England
Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1564
    Event Place: Clemsford, Essex, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1618
    Event Place: Chipping Barnet, Hertfordshire, England
Find more search results for William Forster

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE