Venn: Adm. pens. (age 16) at PETERHOUSE, Jan. 12, 1692-3. Of Durham. School, Houghton-le-Spring. Scholar, 1693; ' Matric. 1694; B.A. 1696-7; M.A. 1700. Ord. deacon (York) June, 1697. V. of Norton, Durham, 1712-46 (previously C., 1700-12). Married, Dec. 29, 1707, Mary Davison. Died Jan. 23, 1746
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1697 | Ordi(ordination) | Forster, Josephus | / | deacon | View |
| 1698 | Ordi(ordination) | Forster, Josephus | / | priest | View |
| 1702 | Libc | Forster, Josephus | Norton / | Curate | View |
| 1703 | Libc | Forster, Josephus | Norton / | Curate | View |
| 1704 | Libc | Forster, Josephus | Norton / | Curate | View |
| 1705 | Libc | Forster, Josephus | Norton / | Curate | View |
| 1712 | Appt(Collation) | Forster, Joseph | Norton / | Vicar | View |
| 1728 | Libc | Forster, Josephus | Norton / | Treasurer | View |
| 1736 | Libc | Forster, Joseph | Norton / | Vicar | View |
| 1740 | Libc | Forster, Joseph | Norton / | Vicar | View |
| 1746 | Libc | Forster, Joseph | Norton / | Vicar | View |