Thursday, September 20, 2012

Charles French Blake Forster

Charles French Blake Forster

Charles French Blake-Forster was an Irish writer. Born at Forster Street House, Galway City, the eldest son of Captain Francis Blake-Forster of the Connaught Rangers, educated at home and later in England. Began to play a prominent part in Galway's public affairs upon his return in his late teens. He became a town councellor, a member of the local Board of Guardians, and in 1874 High Sheriff of Galway. He presided in this capacity at three Parliamently elections in 1874.



[From Xylographs To Lead Molds A D 1440 A D 1921]

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