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Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

harryforr — 2012-04-23 11:56:14Z

In researching my Forreter files I found a William & Margaret McCord Forester from Ireland who had a son John born in Va, married Atha, moved to Tennessee and had children Mary, William, Rebecca, Samuel, Thomas, Andrew, John and Sarah. Do these individual interest you?

Re: Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

harryforr — 2012-04-23 01:44:31Z

I am trying to prove or dis-prove the Marmaduke tie to John Forrester 1802. I can find marriage license of Marmaduke and Ann but no tie to John. Does anyone have any birth, marriage, death or census records which would tie them together?

Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

shirleyblanch — 2012-04-20 18:40:19Z

Several Forresters ended up in W. Va. Some were born in Green Co., PA. Would like any information on this part of the Forrester line. My G Grandmother married into the Forrester family. Her name was Missoura Belle White.

Re: Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

HarryForrester — 2012-04-19 20:12:25Z

This is the information posted by Holly Tamer and put on the Forrester web site by Bob Owens. I do not believe this is correct? Here is why, this John, son of Marmaduke was born 1775 in Pa. All census data indicates our John was born about 1802 in Virginia. According to Barbara's death record her maiden name was not Booher but was Sullivan. Call me at 330-339-6972 or email me at harryforr@aol.com and we can go other the data and exchange information.

Harry

Re: Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

hillbilyswife62 — 2012-04-19 02:26:27Z

John Forrester b. married Rachel Philpot had a son Marmaduke Forrester b. 1758 who married Ann Murray and their son was John Forrester b. 1802 married Barbara Booher they had a son Jacob Forrester b. 1835.

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

harryforr — 2012-04-18 21:37:03Z

John had one son William 1845 and one daughter Margaret 1829 who moved to Newport Kentucky with them. Both died in the Newport area.

Re: Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

HarryForrester — 2012-04-18 21:24:31Z

The John Forrester I have was born 1820 and married Barbara in Green Co Pa where Jacob was born. This would have been Jacobs mother and mother. What information do you have regarding the connection of John born 1729 and John born about 1802. Given the age gap there must have be at least one son of the John from 1729 who had a son that was the father of JOhn born 1802? Did you pick this up from the internet. I think I may have come across it before.

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

suzstein1 — 2012-04-18 15:30:55Z

Harry, will you please check your files and see if you have a Robert, William, James, John, Henry, George or Richard living in Tennessee. Every now and then, I somehow think my Tennessee group is connected to your group in Pa but haven't found a link.
Thanks,
Suzanne Forester Stein

Re: Forrester clan from Tyler County W. Va

hillbilyswife62 — 2012-04-18 14:55:42Z

My husband's line is from Jacob as well. Jacob and Elizabeth's (Betsy) son Francis Marion Forrester b. 1867 d 1952. I have the Forrester line to John Forrester b 1729 married to Rachel Philpot. I am looking for John's father and mother and Rachel's father and mother and where they are from. I don't have any pictures to share. John Forrester is my husband 8 times great grandfather.

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

harryforr — 2012-04-12 18:45:06Z

Jennifer I just found my notes on your family ties. Jacob had a brother named John Jr who died in civil war and he is the line I am from. Contact me directly at AOL address or call me at 330-339-6972 and I will provide you what ever you need.

Harry

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

cowhaus2001 — 2012-04-12 18:44:47Z

I'm sure we have emailed in the past - my line springs from Jake through Lewis, then Earl, then my father Bob Forester.

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

harryforr — 2012-04-12 18:44:22Z

Hello Jennifer, I have came across your name before but do not remember how you are connected. Who were your grandparents? I have about 2600 people in my history files which includes the father and mother in laws. I also have many primary documents but never have been able to find John's parents. I have seen listing of his parents but with no supporting evidence. Since both Henry and William lived in Greene Co, Pa at the same time as John they may be related but I can not prove this.

Harry Forrester
harryforr@aol.com

Re: John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

cowhaus2001 — 2012-04-12 18:44:01Z

Hey Harry - I, too, am a relative of John Forrester - I thought he married a Barbary Booher, not Sullivan - I would be interested to learn more about that or any info. on John - thanks - Jennifer Forester

John FORRESTER -- b. 1802 VA

harryforr — 2012-04-12 18:43:26Z

I have a relative named John Forrester born about 1802 Virginia. He married Barbara Sulliavn in Green Co, Pa between 1821 - 1826 and became a gunsmith. Living in the Green County at the same time was Henry and William Forrester, relationship unknown. John's family moved to Tyler Co, Va now West Virginia between 1835 and 1839 then later, after 1860, to Kentucky. I am trying to determine who were the parents of John, his brothers and sisters plus where his parents were from. Can anyone help?

Re: FORRESTER -- England and South Africa?

markyb70 — 2012-04-09 18:26:41Z

Richard Forrester married Ann Howell in Shropshire in 1827. Ann was born in Prees, but I've not been able to confirm Richard's birth place, although a cousin of mine who is researching the same line, suspects he was born in Market Drayton in 1799 (name recorded as FORRISTER).
Their eldest son, Thomas was born in Market Drayton.
Richard's profession was Brewer/Beer Seller and the family moved to the Industrial suburbs of Salford, Manchester. Richard's youngest sons, ROBERT and ALFRED, both Engineers, moved north again to Middlesbrough (Robert first and then Alfred followed), where the Iron Industry was in it's infancy. Blast Furnaces were built at Witton Park, Durham, and for a brief period, Robert lived & worked at Witton Park, before returning to Middlesbrough. His brother, Alfred, continued the family's interest in beer and was a licenced victualler, running a Pub in what was the old part of the town. Alfred and his family became quite wealthy and owned one of the larger properties in the town. Alfred's son, Robert, emmigrated to South Africa in the early 1900's.
As I say, a cousin of mine is researching the same line and believes that Richard Forrester may be the child of Joseph Forrister and Mary Ray of Moreton-Say. I can give you more details about the years in Salford/Middlesbrough/SA/etc, but I may have to pass you over to my cousin for earlier years. (Email me at markyb70 at hotmail.com)
It does appear, however, that there may be a link to your line of Forresters of Moreton-Say. Regards, Mark.

Re: FORRESTER -- England and South Africa?

RobertForrester10 — 2012-04-09 17:21:19Z

My family are from the Prees/Hodnet and Moreton Say branch of the Forresters and still live in the area today. In fact there are a number of branches there. I think I have got the First Forresters in the area back to 1694 in Hodnet, Shropshire and would be very interested in swapping notes since it would be great to get further back.

I am not aware of the moves to Durham and South Africa and would be interested.

Re: William Forrester - ENGLAND

RobertForrester10 — 2012-04-09 17:16:33Z

Colin , which bit of the Shropshire branch are you from. I have got out bit back to Hodnet in last 17thc?

Thanks

Robert

Re: John Forrester-Wrenbury and Burleydam, Cheshire 1780s

RobertForrester10 — 2012-04-09 17:13:53Z

Richard

I am a Forrester from just South of Wrenbury, in fact my gran was from there and married a Forrester. My research is about 15 miles further south around Hodnet and Prees in Shropshire. Have you got any links to that area?
Robert

FORRESTER Carl J - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-20 10:12:18Z

FORRESTER Carl J - Vietnam Wall section 4E

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Re: Henry Franklin Forrester

rannobledobbs — 2012-03-15 21:46:58Z

Yes, I hae a nice picture of Henry Franklin Forrester. my grandmother Rachel Forrester Noble was his granddaughter

Re: Thomas Forrester

RenEsc — 2012-01-24 20:24:52Z

Thank you I will check it out

Re: Thomas Forrester

MLM44 — 2012-01-24 19:44:22Z

I don't know if this will help or if this is even your Thomas, but a family tree posted at ancestry.com says Thomas was born in SC. The tree was posted by jabolsen@gmail.com

Name: William FORRESTER
Birth: 1815 in South Carolina
Death: 5 FEB 1894 in , Pickens, Georgia, United States
Burial: FEB 1894 Jerusalem Cemetary, Jasper, Pickens, Georgia

Father: Thomas FORRESTER b: ABT 1794 in South Carolina
Mother: Mary b: ABT 1797 in South Carolina

Marriage 1 Zenith b: 1825 in South Carolina
Married: 1844 in South Carolina

Children
Thalicia Ann FORRESTER b: 15 SEP 1845 in Cherokee, Georgia
Mary Adalina FORRESTER b: 16 SEP 1849
Harriet J FORRESTER b: 1853 in , , Georgia
Nancy M FORRESTER b: ABT 1856 in , , Georgia
Martha M FORRESTER b: ABT 1862 in , , Georgia
Joseph N FORRESTER b: 1866 in , , Georgia
Louisa FORRESTER b: ABT 1867 in , , Georgia

Thomas Forrester

RenEsc — 2012-01-21 05:20:46Z

I am trying to obtain info on Thomas Forrester born about 1794 in NC and his wife's name is Mary, last name unkwn. They had a son William Forrester b-1819 South carolina d-1894 Pickens County, GA

FORRESTER Jorden D - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-25 16:07:24Z

FORRESTER Jorden D - Vietnam Wall section 3E

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Re: Benjamin Forrester and Susannah Whitlow Orange Co., NC

carrolltongirl — 2011-11-29 18:11:43Z

On your reply about Benjamin Forrester's Jr's siblings....someone has added a Coleman to this list. Is Coleman Forrester not one of Sr's children? Where did you get all their names?

Emanuel and John Forrester of Bucknall,Staffordshire

jacksmelad — 2011-11-17 14:05:13Z

Wondering if anyone has any further information about the Forresters of Bucknall/Wetley/Cheddleton.
Trying to find out if the story that John Forrester came down from Scotland and settled here is correct.If so is there any evidence that he was in the Jacobite Army and stayed here.The evidence for this is said to be Johns will but haven't seen it as yet.

Jax

Re: Joseph FORRESTER -- Liverpool, ENG

alzie123 — 2011-10-26 11:52:25Z

Her name was Frances Annie known as Pansy and she was my grandmother. When she die she was living at 1, Rafter Avenue, Bootle, Merseyside, with her daughter Mavis. Please contact me on 07738215682 or jforrester88@btinternet.com
John Forrester

Herbert Forrester of Montalba, TX 1926

drbrownlee — 2011-10-23 02:10:25Z

Herbert is pictured in the 1926 Alcalde, yearbook of Sam Houston State Teachers College of Huntsville, Texas, and is a freshman. I'm not kin but thought this might be helpful to someone researching the family.

Re: FORRESTERs of Cherokee Heritage

wstiver1 — 2011-10-07 19:16:20Z

I too am looking for information on "Chickahominy Womam." She is an ancestor of my wife. I am wondering where the clue, "Mahalie" may have come from also.

Olive Forrester

tmjoyce1 — 2011-08-28 00:18:35Z

I am looking for relatives of Olive Forrester from Quebec Canada who married a gentleman surname Mann. They lived in Boston Mass., and had two sons.

FORRESTER Ronald W + - Vietnam Wall section 1W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-08-22 14:02:23Z

FORRESTER Ronald W + - Vietnam Wall section 1W

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Re: Mary Elizabeth (Hale) FORRISTER

marygibson65 — 2011-08-01 02:07:09Z

My grandfather, Charley Barney Hale(Hail) was born in Lawrence County, Tenn on 15 Jun 1881. His sister, Mary Elizabeth Hale(hail) was born In Tenn in 1889. I believe his mother, Amanda Melvina Wood (woods) was born in Lauderdale County, Ala in 1848. Her mother's name was Eliza(Elisa) and Amanda had a sister named Martha B 1846. I found them on the 1870 census in Lawrence Tenn. I also found Amanda on the 1850 census in Lauderdale, Ala when she was 3 years old but her father was in the home on either of these censuses. I have not been able to determine her father for sure, but I think he was Thomas Wood 1798 SC - 1850 Lauderdale, Ala. On the 1850 census there was also listed other siblings Robert B1837, Sousan B1841, John Randolph B1845, My grandfather told me that his mother, Amanda was a full blooded Indian, but I have no verficiation of this. If you can help me trace her mother Eliza or who her father was, I would appreciate it.

Re: Mary Elizabeth (Hale) FORRISTER

MLM44 — 2011-07-31 15:42:26Z

Do you have birth years and birth places for Amanda, Mary and Charley? There are too many results to find the correct person.

Mary Elizabeth (Hale) FORRISTER

marygibson65 — 2011-07-31 15:41:05Z

my grandfather's sister Mary Elizabeth Hale married a Forrister and moved from Arkansas to New Mexico. My grandfather, Charley Barney Hale went to visit her in New Mexico in the late 50's (I am not sure of date) I would like to find information on Mary Elizabeth's mother Amanda Wood. I was always told that she was a full blooded indian. If you have any info, please share.

Re: Thomas FORRESTER

karenculbertson39 — 2011-07-24 02:38:30Z

I am the great granddaughter to Raleigh C he married Edna Burns and had 3 daughters Lillan Ruth ; Mary Alice; and Minnie Lee. Minnie Lee is my grandmother she Married Robert V.Hood would like to get more family history if I can.

Re: FORRESTERs of Cherokee Heritage

eggerhouse — 2011-07-10 12:56:17Z

i am looking for info on chickahominy woman who married my ancestor frances newton forrester. her name may have been mahalie many trees. they were first settlers in dade co, ga.

FORRESTER Lawrence B - Vietnam Wall section 2W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-09 13:52:44Z

FORRESTER Lawrence B - Vietnam Wall section 2W

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Nancy Ann Forrester - Cherokee census rolls at NARA

stevekubica81 — 2011-07-09 13:18:25Z

I have a "Nancy Ann Forrester" in my Family She may have been born in GA some time around 1850 and lived in or around Jasper, Cullman, & Vinemont AL. She was 100% Cherokee and Wife of "William Thomas Watson" and the two of them had a daughter by the name of "Nebraska Elizabeth Eldora Watson" She went by "Dora". And Dora married Charlie Harris And they had 4 son's & one daughter The youngest son was "Leonard Harris" 1917-1997 my Great Grandfather. I'm looking for any information about "Nancy Ann Forrester's" life, ie. Real birth date & year, Place of birth, Parents & siblings. I heard they may be on the 1835 Henderson Roll's and want to know how I can view the Henderson Roll. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Steve

Re: FORRESTERs of Cherokee Heritage

stevekubica81 — 2011-07-09 10:26:42Z

I have a Nancy Ann Forrester in my Family that was 100% Cherokee. She may have been born in GA around the 1850's and later married William Thomas Watson & lived around the Cullman, Vinemont, & Jasper Alabama area. Im not sure how many children they had but I know for sure they had a daughter by the name of Nebraska Elizabeth Eldora Watson, She went by Dora. And Dora later on married Charlie Harris. If you have any information or if any of this sounds familiar please drop my a line. Thanks. Steve

Re: FORRESTERs of Cherokee Heritage

1961sunshine — 2011-06-29 14:26:20Z

I show that Elizabeth Forester (B 1804) was indeed married to Richard Sisemore( B 1805). I will do some more checking on Martha Forester. You can email me nsr4uga@comcast.net

Re: Joseph Forrester b 1862 Bampton Cumberland

domina191 — 2011-06-23 07:09:51Z

Hi Neil

Many thanks for the post. We have communicated before and I have reinvited you to accept access to my tree so you can see my progress. I made the post when I was first starting my research and was struggling. Joseph b 1862 was my great grandfather, one of the youngest of Joseph b 1829 and Elizabeth Matthews children.

Rather than Emily Nash moving north, Joseph moved south as part of the family business, which was establishing a chain of Butcher's shops. Emily was the oldest child and only daughter of Alfred Nash from Birmingham. Joe and Emily settled there and started raising a family, including my grandfather Frank Thomas Forrester. After a spell, the whole family moved south again to Southampton, where the butcher business expanded. My mother Margaret Joan Forrester was born there.

Other family members had branches in Northumberland and Lancashire through Joseph's younger brother Robert and his illegitimate nephew Robert Tweddle Forrester (son of Margaret Forrester).

From what I have been able to piece together from the various census', Elizabeth Matthews continued to live at home with her parents, and work on their farm, whilst Joseph lived and worked on his father's farm. They managed a fair few children, so got together as some times! The Matthews Farm was Swaites, which is now a well known Grade II listed building and a rather famous painting was made of it. The Forrester family were from the Lees Hill farming area.

Difficult to tell from Google Earth, but I guess the distance was just too great to walk to and from work every day, and both were needed on their own family farms. Also Swaites was BIG and the accommodation at Lees Hill may not have been as large. The Matthews family had no surviving son, only daughters and an illegitimate grandson. However Swaites did remain with family members at least until the turn of the century

I had been hoping to visit Cumbria earlier this year and start trawling the Parish Records to find out more about the earlier Forresters. Illness put that on hold but I do hope to get there in a couple of years or so. Best wishes

Re: Joseph Forrester b 1862 Bampton Cumberland

neilhudson417 — 2011-06-22 16:34:30Z

I don't know if this is still relevant for you, but here goes.
Joseph (b1862) married Emily in 1889. His father was Joseph Forrester (1829-1866). Born in Lanercost 1829. Married Elizabeth Matthews (1831-1921) on 18 March 1854 in Brampton.

Have you any idea why Emily moved north from Birmingham? (Apart from there being better views!!!)

Re: Help Please:Forresters AR. NC.TN.VA.

kolleenember — 2011-06-09 05:21:22Z

This is not our John- he married Margaret Marney-I think.I am going by info that was sent to me. They may be related though. Love to hear from you.
Koehlerjan@yahoo.com Jan

Re: Forresters in NC

kolleenember — 2011-06-09 05:18:30Z

could not get your email to go- Jan

Re: Forresters in NC

kolleenember — 2011-06-09 05:16:21Z

John Forester---1783-1865
William Forester 1818-1893
Sallie (Sarah) Henshaw Forester 1821
Othenial Forester 1858
I think the Forester men are Irish and one of them must have married an Indian woman along the line. William and Sallie disowned my great grandmother for marrying William B Henson born in 1854 in Illinois.She was Drucilla L Forester born around 1862 in Ark. Would love to know where Indian came in and why she was disowned. THanks for any info-

Jan Koehler koehlerjan@yahoo.com

Re: Forrester

kolleenember — 2011-06-09 05:15:27Z

Oh YES! Here is what I have-
John Forester---1783-1865
William Forester 1818-1893
Sallie (Sarah) Henshaw Forester 1821
Othenial Forester 1858
I think the Forester men are Irish and one of them must have married an Indian woman along the line. William and Sallie disowned my great grandmother for marrying William B Henson born in 1854 in Illinois.She was Drucilla L Forester born around 1862 in Ark. Would love to know where Indian came in and why she was disowned. THanks for any info-

Jan Koehler koehlerjan@yahoo.com

Re: Ivan Forrester in NC

kolleenember — 2011-06-09 05:14:06Z

Joseph J. Forrester, 70, of PA

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-05-22 13:17:23Z

Joseph J. Forrester
Pleasant Hills

Joseph J. Forrester, 70, of Pleasant Hills,
died Friday, May 20, 2011.
He was the beloved husband of Linda B. (Campbell) Forrester and the late Carol (Skertich) Forrester;
cherished father and best friend of Dawn (Fred) Cappelli and Cindy (Jeff) Zwergel; stepfather of Richard (Lesley) Kohler, Eugene Kohler and Brandi (Alexander) Bissland; adored grandfather of Anthony and Alyssa Cappelli and Gemma Zwergel; stepgrandfather of Jake and Tara Kohler, Ava and Vivien Bissland and Isabel Kohler; and brother of Maryann Forrester, Dennis Forrester and Tom (Diane) Forrester. Joe was a veteran of the Navy and former co-owner of Staples Associates Inc. Friends welcome from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at GRIFFITH MORTUARY, 5636 Brownsville Road, South Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Funeral arrangements by STATHERS FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org).
(Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Tribune)

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. "

John Forrester-Wrenbury and Burleydam, Cheshire 1780s

rforrester12 — 2011-05-21 13:11:03Z

John Forrester, schoolmaster of Wrenbury, Cheshire married Elizabeth Nickson of Adderley on 9th Jan 1786 then settled in Burleydam, Cheshire and they had children Thomas Forrester (1786),Richard Forrester(1787),James Forrester(1788),Joseph Forrester (1790) after which I can find no record of where they went, or before this where John Forrester came from except he witnessed a Wrenbury marriage of John Hall to Elizabeth Forrester (1783) and was churchwarden at Newhall, Cheshire in 1780. If anyone has more information it would be gratefully appreciated... Richard Forrester

Re: Nancy Jane Forrester

Jacqueline818 — 2011-05-16 01:22:48Z

Wow! What an interesting story, I have never heard it before. Nancy Jane also had a lot of children and apparently never married their father Calvin Farmer but census records show he was married to another women and had children with as well.