William Forster (philanthropist)
William Forster | |
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William between two fellow abolitionists (George Stacey and William Morgan) in a detail from a painting. | |
| Born | March 23, 1784 |
| Died | January 27, 1854 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Friendsville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Preacher and abolitionist |
| Known for | Slavery abolitionist |
| Spouse(s) | 1.Rachel Wilson 2.Sarah Dillworth |
| Children | William Edward |
| Parent | William Forster (1747–1824)and Elizabeth Hayward (1759–1837) |
| Relatives | Josiah Forster (brother), Elizabeth Fry Sister-in-law |
William Forster (23 March 1784 – 27 January 1854) was a preacher, Quaker elder and a fervent abolitionist. He was an early member of the British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society in 1839. It was William and Stephen Grellet who introduced Elizabeth Fry to her life's work with prisons, but it was William's brother, Josiah, who accompanied Fry on her tour and inspection of prisons in France.