Joseph 1844-1905 Foster

Joseph Foster (1844–1905) was an English antiquarian and genealogist known for his important transcriptions of records from the Inns of Court and the University of Oxford. Born in Sunniside, Sunderland, he compiled peerages of Quaker and county families and published key works including Alumni Oxonienses and Admissions to Gray's Inn. His genealogical research remains a significant historical resource for scholars today[1][3][7].

Sunniside, Sunderland, England Mar 9, 1844 Wikipedia
genealogy antiquarianism historical records