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Josiah Forster
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Josiah Forster (1782 – 27 June 1870)[3] was an English teacher and philanthropist. He was an early member of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society in 1839[1] and a supporter of the British and Foreign Bible Society. Both he and his wife were senior figures in the British Quakers.
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Born | 1782[1] |
Died | 1870[1] |
Resting place | Tottenham Friends' burial ground[3] |
Nationality | English |
Education | Forster's school (founded by his grandfather)[2] |
Occupation(s) | Teacher and writer |
Known for | Slavery abolitionist, Bible society |
Spouse(s) | 1.Rachel Wilson 2.Sarah Dillworth[3] |
Children | one (died a baby) |
Parent | William Forster (1747–1824)and Elizabeth Hayward (1759–1837)[3] |
Relatives | William (brother), William Edward (nephew) |
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