1st Governor of Bamburgh Castle
My 23rd Great Grandfather
Bamburgh Castle is said to be the most magnificent castle in England. Built in 6th Century and still beautiful today. Grandfather John Forster was knighted and given command of this fabulous property in A. D. 1191 after saving the life of King Richard while on Crusade with him. John was the commander of the King's horse guard. While following from a distance John saw that the King was surrounded at Arce by the Sarcens and in danger of being captured. When out of nowhere he lead his guard through the trees yelling, "To the Rescue... A Forester. A Forester."
I really want to visit this historical site... it remained in the families care and command for decades. I particularly love the ocean view.
Lineage: Sandra Christensen, Albert Christensen, Ellen McAllister, Richard McAllister, Emma Smith Walling, Warren Walling, Sarah Thorne, John Thorne, Martha Cornell, Sarah Doughty, Elizabeth Jackson, Elizabeth Seaman, Elizabeth Strickland, Jane Fenwick, Dorothy Forster, John Forster, Thomas Forster, Thomas Forster, Thomas Forster, Thomas Forster, William Forster, Richard Forster, Reginald Forster, Alfred Forster, Randolf Forster, Sir John Forster.
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