FORSTER, Thomas I (1659-1725), of Adderstone, Northumb.

b. 6 Aug. 1659, 1st s. of Col. Thomas Forster of Adderstone by Mary, da. of Sir Nicholas Cole, 1st Bt., of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumb. and Brancepeth Castle, co. Dur. educ. Durham sch.; St. John’s, Camb. 1677. m. (1) 27 Jan. 1681, Frances, da. of Sir William Forster of Bamburgh Castle, Northumb., sis. of William* and Ferdinando Forster*, 3s. (1 d.v.p.) 3da.; (2) Mary (d. 1697), 1s. 1da.; (3) bond 14 Feb. 1701, Barbara Lawes, s.p. suc. fa. 1673. New Hist. Northumb. i. 157, 229.