Anthony Foster

Anthony Foster (1705 – April 1779), of Collon, Co Louth, was an Irish politician.

He was the son of John Foster of Dunleer and Elizabeth Fortesque. He was Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer of Ireland and represented Dunleer in the Irish House of Commons from 1738 to 1761 and subsequently Louth from 1761 to 1767.

He married first Elizabeth Burgh, daughter of Thomas de Burgh. They had children:

He married 2nd Catherine Burgh.[1].

References

  1. ^ Burke's Peerage, see Massereene and Ferrard
Parliament of Ireland
Preceded by
Francis North
Thomas Tenison
Member of Parliament for Dunleer
with Thomas Tenison

1738–1761
Succeeded by
John Foster
Thomas Tenison
Preceded by
Thomas Tipping
William Henry Fortescue
Member of Parliament for Louth
with James Fortescue

1761–1767
Succeeded by
Stephen Sibthorpe
James Fortescue