Re: Foster origin and meaning?
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Foster origin and meaning?
Angela Stewart 6/10/01
Angela,
The first recorded Foster was the son of Baldwin, Great Forrester Governor of Flanders.This son was named Sir Richard Forrester.He gained this name when he was knighted after the battle of Hastings where he found side by side with William the Conqueror.William the Conqueror shortened the name of the father and Forrester was the name given "Keeper of the Kings Forest" was the first name.