P_10433_0705 – Thomas Forster
Thomas Foster [sic] was shown as a co-owner of a slaving voyage from London by the Sea Nymph to Africa and Antigua in 1736. This has tentatively been identified as Thomas Forster of Walbrook (d. 1763), Turkey merchant.
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First name: Thomas
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Last name: Foster
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Primary cohort: London
Sex: Male
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Relations
Dorothy Fully
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Sources: Will of Dorothy Forster wife of St Stephen Walbrook proved 29/08/1761, PROB 11/868/281.
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Crossings (1)
76576 - Sea Nymph (1736 - 1738)
Role: Owner
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Date: 01/09/1763
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Was slave trading profitable: Don't know
Will
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Will of Thomas Forster of St Benet Sherehog, City of London made 14/06/1762. After monetary legacies of £525 to family members he left his residuary estate among his four sons Edward, Thomas Furly, Benjamin and Richard.
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