Eighth Generation 
Eighth Generation 70. Henry William FORSTER, MP - Baron Forster of Lepe [47199] (Major, John FORSTER56, Harriett Anne Louisa FITZGIBBON29, Thomas Gibbon10, Gibbon6, John Thomas5, John2, Thomas1) was born on 31 Jan 1866 in Southend Hall Lewisham Kent England and died on 15 Jan 1936 in London England at age 69.
General Notes: FORSTER, Sir HENRY WILLIAM, 1st Baron (1866-1936), governor-general of Australia, was born on 31 January 1866 at Southend Hall, Kent, England, son of Major John Forster, late 6th Dragoon Guards, and his wife Emily Jane, née Case. Educated at Eton and New College, Oxford (B.A., 1889), he excelled at tennis and fencing, played cricket for Eton, Oxford and Kent, captained Hampshire, and represented the Gentleman against Players. Over six feet (183 cm) tall, he was of the spare, typical sportsman's build. On 3 June 1890 he married Rachel Cecily, daughter of the first Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. A Unionist, in 1892-1918 Forster represented Sevenoaks and in 1918-19 Bromley in the House of Commons. He was a junior lord of the Treasury in 1902-05, Conservative whip 1902-11 and financial secretary to the War Office 1915-19. Appointed privy councillor in 1917, next year he became president of the Marylebone Cricket Club and in 1919 he was created Baron Forster of Lepe.
In June 1920, of three men suggested to the Australian government as suitable governors-general, W. M. Hughe's cabinet chose Forster, who was appointed G.C.M.G. Succeeding Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson he was sworn in at Melbourne on 7 October. Earnestly attentive to the social duties of the office, Lord and Lady Forster travelled tirelessly around Australia, often dedicating war memorials; their two sons had been killed in the war. In 1924 Forster visited Papua and New Guinea. A founder of Toc H in Australia, he was also chief scout; his charitable interests included the Big Brother Movement. Lady Forster was keenly interested in music, art, social questions, and women's movements. Among the numerous sports the vice-regal family patronized was yachting-the governor-general won several races and in 1920 presented the Forster cup for inter-State competition in 21-foot class yachts.
No political crises disturbed his tour of duty. Hughes's overthrow caused His Excellency no problems as on resigning the prime minister advised that S. M. (Viscount) Bruce be commissioned. Although he had intended to stay only two years, and despite his dissatisfaction at being forced to draw more than £2000 annually from his private income, Forster was prevailed on to remain until 1925. He left Australia on 7 October.
Diffident, though popular, Forster had less influence than either his predecessor or his successor, Lord Stonehaven. He reflected the less active role British governors-general were to play in Australia after World War I. In May 1925 he wrote, 'the work of a G.G. and his wife is just like the work of looking after a big constituency'. Forster was survived by his wife and two daughters when he died of coronary-vascular disease in London on 15 January 1936. His portrait by John Longstaff hangs in Parliament House, Canberra.
AND, In a Document received from Marigold [Roberts] Potter in February 2015, she included the following Obituary:-
Times Obituary Notice 16/1/1936:
'Cricketer, politician, overseas Governor, he accomplished well and efficiently all that he undertook. Quiet and urbane, of ready accessibility and simple tastes, of tall athletic frame and winning manners, he was liked by all.... He and Lady Forster together made a Viceregal pair of striking dignity.... He loved the Australian countryside.... and was quickly at home with the Australians as people. Something in their uncompromising directness appealed strongly to him, who loathed all the snobbery and pretence and suffered fools, not gladly, but with resignation.'
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Member of Parliament, 1892-1918, Bermondsey Surrey England.
• Occupation: Member of Parliament, 1918-1919, Bromley Kent England.
• Occupation: Governor General, 1920-1925, Australia.
Henry married Rachel Cecily DOUGLAS-SCOTT-MONTAGU, GBE [47214], daughter of 1st Lord, MONTAGU, of Beaulieu [88091], in 1890. Rachel was born Abt. 1870 and died on 12 Apr 1962 aged about 92.
General Notes: In a File of Information received from Marigold [Roberts] Potter in June 2011, she included the following:
" She [Rachel] fell and broke her thigh & when she found herself dependent on other people she did not want to get over it & just faded away which was much the happiest thing for her She had kept her wonderful memory & all her faculties to the end & was only crippled with arthritis in her hip so that she had to walk with two sticks."
[Letter from Dorothy Wardington dated 10/8/1962]
Children from this marriage were:
+ 74 F i. Dorothy Charlotte FORSTER [47215] was born in 1891 in Catford Kent England and died in 1983 at age 92.
75 M ii. John FORSTER [47216] was born on 13 May 1893 and died on 14 Sep 1914 in Aisne Aisne Department of France at age 21. The cause of his death was Killed in Action - WW1 during the first Battle of Aisne.
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+ 76 F iii. Emily Rachel FORSTER [47217] was born on 17 Feb 1896 in Chelsea Middlesex England and died on 5 Feb 1979 in Exbury Hampshire England at age 82.
77 M iv. Alfred Henry FORSTER [47218] was born on 7 Feb 1898 in Exbury Hampshire England, died on 10 Mar 1919 at age 21, and was buried in St Katherine's Churchyard Exbury Hampshire England. The cause of his death was Wounds received in Action - WW1.
General Notes: General Notes: The Times, Saturday, Mar 15, 1919; pg. 13; Issue 42049; col B Deaths
Alfred H Forster abt 1898 Exbury, Hampshire, England Son Lewisham London
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72. Edward Cecil Christie HENRY [87007] (Eliza Mary Ann FORSTER58, Harriett Anne Louisa FITZGIBBON29, Thomas Gibbon10, Gibbon6, John Thomas5, John2, Thomas1) was born in 1858 in Dublin Co. Dublin Ireland and died on 23 Sep 1885 in Funchal Madeira Island Portugal at age 27. The cause of his death was Tuberculosis.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Barrister at Law.
• Residence at Death: the Miles Hotel, 23 Sep 1885, Funchal Madeira Island Portugal.
Edward married Frances Emma BEAGLEHOLE [87008] on 3 Nov 1880 in Brighton Sussex England. Frances was born on 24 Jul 1861 in West Bergholt Essex England and died on 17 Feb 1932 in Wandsworth Surrey England at age 70.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 78 F i. Ethel Frances HENRY [91893] was born on 12 Feb 1881 in Chiswick Middlesex England, was baptised on 15 Aug 1884 in Herne Bay Kent England, and died on 16 Apr 1966 in Ditchling Sussex England at age 85.
+ 79 F ii. Mabel HENRY [87009] was born on 8 Jul 1882 in Acton Middlesex England, was baptised on 15 Aug 1884 in Herne Bay Kent England, and died on 18 Jul 1956 in Clansthal [Ezembeni] Natal Province South Africa at age 74.
Edward next married Annie Maria PEARPOINT [91900], daughter of Robert PIERREPOINT [94384] and Jeannette [94385], Marriage status: mistress. Annie was born in 1849 and died on 27 Jan 1915 in Finchley London England at age 66.
Noted events in her life were:
• Residence at Death: 97 Station Road, Church End, 27 Jan 1915, Finchley London England.
The child from this marriage was:
80 F i. Marie Una MACKAY [91901] was baptised on 23 Jun 1884 in St Michael's Camden Town London England.
Marie married Bernhard Heinrich Erich MANN [94387] in 1905 in Reigate Surrey England.
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