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William Forester (1690–1758)

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Name
  
William Forester

Died
  
November 12, 1758

Role
  
1690–1758

William Forester (1690 – 12 November 1758), of Dothill in Wellington, Shropshire was an English Member of Parliament.

He was the son of Sir William Forester of Dothill Park, Shropshire. Like his father, and several other members of his family, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for the borough constituency of Wenlock.

He married Catherine, the daughter and heiress of William Brooke of Clerkenwell. They had four children:

  • Brooke Forester
  • Lt. Col. Cecil Forester
  • Mary who married Sir Brian Broughton-Delves, 4th Baronet
  • Martha who married F. T. Blithe

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