Esther May Forney1

F, #1082, b. 8 July 1917, d. 3 January 2005
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Family: Clifford Begner b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 23 Aug 1971

  • Last Edited: 20 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S123] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Esther Begner, January 5, 2005.
  2. [S1290] Houace C Fourney (Horace C Forney) household, 1930 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Hallock, Enumeration District 10, sheet 1A, dwelling 10, family 10, National Archives micropublication T626-547, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  3. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed June 2014, entry for Esther M Begner.
  4. [S123] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Esther Begner, January 5, 2005, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - January 5, 2005
    Deceased Name: Esther Begner
    PRINCEVILLE - Esther May Begner, 87, of 19209 Jubilee Road died at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg.

    Born July 8, 1917, in Streator to Horace Clarence and Bertha Weaklam Forney, she married Clifford Begner on Oct. 13, 1935, in Toulon. He died Aug. 23, 1971.

    She also was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

    Surviving are three daughters, Alice (and Dale) Hammer and Phyllis (and Dale) Kniss, both of Galesburg, and Lena Huyett of Pauls Valley, Okla.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

    She worked as a cook in various restaurants in Princeville and Wyoming, Ill. She also worked at Princeville Canning Factory.

    She was of the Catholic faith.

    Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville. Deacon Robert Myers will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to any charity.
  5. [S149] The (Galesburg, IL) Register-Mail, Princeville Obituary for Esther Begner, January 5, 2005, Register-Mail, The (Galesburg, IL) - January 5, 2005
    Deceased Name: Esther M. Begner
    PRINCEVILLE - Esther May Begner, 87, Princeville, died at 4 p.m. Monday (Jan. 3, 2005) in Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg, of natural causes.

    She was born July 8, 1917, in Streator, the daughter of Horace Clarence and Bertha Weaklam Forney.

    She married Clifford Begner on Oct. 13, 1935, in Toulon. He died Aug. 23, 1971.

    Surviving are three daughters, Alice M. (and Dale) Hammer and Phyllis (and Dale) Kniss, both of Galesburg, and Lena Huyett, Pauls Valley, Okla.; and eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters

    She was reared and educated in North Hampton.

    She worked as a cook in various restaurants in Princeville and Wyoming, Ill.. She also worked in the Princeville Canning Factory.

    She was of Catholic faith

    Funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, with Deacon Robert Myers officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
  6. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 24 November 2020, memorial page for Esther May Forney Begner (8 Jul 1917–3 Jan 2005), Find a Grave Memorial no. 30194813, citing Princeville Township Cemetery, Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Stephen Cantrell (contributor 48212706).

Grace Darling Forney

F, #1089, b. 28 July 1908, d. 25 December 1930
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: Herbert Arthur Martindale b. 15 Mar 1891, d. 11 Mar 1976

  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2020

Citations

  1. [S3030] The Times, Streator, Illinois Mrs Martha Martindale Dies At Home of Her Parents In Northampton, Ill, 29 December, 1930, 2.
  2. [S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 24 November 2020, Grace Darling Martindale; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.
  3. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 24 November 2020, memorial page for Grace Darling Forney Martindale (28 Jul 1906–25 Dec 1930), Find a Grave Memorial no. 30134864, citing Root Cemetery, North Hampton, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by One Foot In The Grave (contributor 47388650).
  4. [S3010] Horace Forney household, 1910 US Census, La Salle, Illinois, population schedule, Streator Ward 7, Enumeration District 85, sheet 3B, dwelling 66, family 66, National Archives micropublication T624-299, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 November 2020.

Horace Christopher Forney1,2

M, #1081, b. 3 May 1876, d. 12 February 1951

Census Information

  • He and Bertha Weaklam appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Streator Ward 7, La Salle, Illinois, enumerated 16 April 1910. Their children Margaret and Grace were listed as living with them.7
  • He appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Hallock, Peoria, Illinois, enumerated 1 April 1950.8

Family: Bertha Weaklam b. 26 Oct 1878, d. 16 Jul 1936

  • Last Edited: 26 Sep 2022

Citations

  1. [S123] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Esther Begner, January 5, 2005.
  2. [S3566] Horace Christfer Forney Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  3. [S2536] "Illinois, County Marriage Records, 1800 - 1940." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/: Accessed 11 September 2022, Horace C Forney & Bertha M Weaklam; citing Marriage Records. Illinois Marriages. Various Illinois County collections.
  4. [S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 24 November 2020, Horace Christopher Forney; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
  5. [S65] Ancestry Public Member Tree compiled by: Traci Smiley, online http://ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/25585/listofallpeople.
  6. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 24 November 2020, memorial page for Horace Clarence Forney (3 Jun 1876–12 Feb 1951), Find a Grave Memorial no. 30134241, citing Root Cemetery, North Hampton, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by One Foot In The Grave (contributor 47388650).
  7. [S3010] Horace Forney household, 1910 US Census, La Salle, Illinois, population schedule, Streator Ward 7, Enumeration District 85, sheet 3B, dwelling 66, family 66, National Archives micropublication T624-299, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 November 2020.
  8. [S3534] Horace Forney household, 1950 US Census, Peoria County, Illinois, population schedule, Hallock , Enumeration District 72-17, sheet 2, family 12, National Archives micropublication Roll 4620, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 11 September 2022.
  9. [S125] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Margaret Forney, April 7 1993.
  10. [S1290] Houace C Fourney (Horace C Forney) household, 1930 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Hallock, Enumeration District 10, sheet 1A, dwelling 10, family 10, National Archives micropublication T626-547, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  11. [S126] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Earl E Forney, August 31, 1994.

Margaret Forney1

F, #1087, b. 31 May 1905, d. 6 April 1993
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: Arthur Moates d. 21 Dec 1952

  • Last Edited: 20 Jul 2024

Citations

  1. [S125] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Margaret Forney, April 7 1993.
  2. [S1290] Houace C Fourney (Horace C Forney) household, 1930 US Census, Peoria, Illinois, population schedule, Hallock, Enumeration District 10, sheet 1A, dwelling 10, family 10, National Archives micropublication T626-547, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  3. [S125] The Illinois Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL Obituary for Margaret Forney, April 7 1993, Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - April 7, 1993
    Deceased Name: MARGARET MOATES
    CHILLICOTHE -- Margaret Moates, 86, formerly of 15039 River Beach Drive, died at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1993, at Sharon

    Pines health-care center in Peoria.

    Born May 31, 1906, in Streator to Horace and Bertha Weaklam Forney, she married Arthur Moates in 1923 in Streator. He died Dec. 21, 1952. She also was preceded in death by two daughters and one sister.

    Surviving are three daughters, Betty Bridgeman, Lois Henson and Ruth Demetreon, all of Chillicothe; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Earl Forney of Chillicothe; and one sister, Esther Begner of Princeville.

    She attended Edelstein Congregational United Church of Christ for many years.

    Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Weber Funeral Home in Chillicothe. The Rev. Gladys Herzog will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery in rural Chillicothe.

    Memorials may be made to Rescue 33.
  4. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2013, entry for Margaret A Moates, Social Security Number 350-24-6117.
  5. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 24 November 2020, memorial page for Margaret A Forney Moates (22 May 1906–6 Apr 1993), Find a Grave Memorial no. 36815507, citing Blue Ridge Cemetery, North Hampton, Peoria County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Tracy Kyle (contributor 46540973).
  6. [S3010] Horace Forney household, 1910 US Census, La Salle, Illinois, population schedule, Streator Ward 7, Enumeration District 85, sheet 3B, dwelling 66, family 66, National Archives micropublication T624-299, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 20 November 2020.

Pearl May Forney1

F, #1086, b. 1901, d. 1 January 1905
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page
  • Last Edited: 9 Jan 2009

Citations

  1. [S65] Ancestry Public Member Tree compiled by: Traci Smiley, online http://ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/25585/listofallpeople.

Mary Gene Forrest1

F, #7192, b. 1927, d. April 1930
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 18 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S1626] Robert F Forrest household, 1930 US Census, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, population schedule, Scottsbluff, Enumeration District 23, sheet 18B, dwelling 407, family 415, National Archives micropublication T626-1293.
  2. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104848686/… : accessed 5 February 2021, memorial page for Mary Gene Forrest (7 August 1927-5 July 1930), Find a Grave memorial number 104848686, citing Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by M Swift (Contributor 47184242).
  3. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104848686/… : accessed 5 February 2021, memorial page for Mary Gene Forrest (7 August 1927-5 July 1930), Find a Grave memorial number 104848686, citing Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by M Swift (Contributor 47184242).

Robert Frank Forrest1

M, #7191, b. 20 March 1908, d. 31 May 1983

Census Information

  • He and Mary Gean Adams appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, enumerated April 1930. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them.3

Family: Mary Gean Adams b. 20 Dec 1906, d. 5 Mar 2005

  • Last Edited: 18 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S171] Abby Mabry, Personal communication, (Contact R Page for e-mail address) e-mail address , August 8, 2009.
  2. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed February 2015, entry for Robert Forrest, Social Security Number 510-22-0070.
  3. [S1626] Robert F Forrest household, 1930 US Census, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, population schedule, Scottsbluff, Enumeration District 23, sheet 18B, dwelling 407, family 415, National Archives micropublication T626-1293.
  4. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51583674/… : accessed 4 December 2020, memorial page for Robert F Forrest (20 March 1908-31 May 1983), Find a Grave memorial number 51583674, citing Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by Delores W. Roe (Contributor 47126258).

Alice Forrester1

F, #578, b. circa 1754
  • Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Family: James Lewis d. 1820

  • Last Edited: 13 Feb 2021

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
  2. [S1778] "Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49405/: Accessed March 2016, the will of Robert Forrester Sr from will book Will Book 7, 1767-1787; citing Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K Headley Jr Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2002, p. 159.
  3. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.1.
  4. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/4 Addendum.
  5. [S1776] Robert K Headley, Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 (1001 N Calvert St., Baltimore, Maryland 21202: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2003), P.226. Hereinafter cited as Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck.

Alice Forester

F, #2474, b. circa 1820, d. between 27 February 1873 and 7 April 1873
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page
  • She was born circa 1820 in Virginia, USA. Forrester Genealogy has the birth date as 1810 but census data from multiple years put her birthdate at circa 1820.1
  • She was the daughter of Rev William Forester and Bridgett Forrester.1
  • She died between 27 February 1873 and 7 April 1873. Forrester Genealogy has a date of April 2, 1872.2,1
  • Her estate was probated on 7 April 1873 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.2

Census Information

Family: John Dewbry b. c 1808, d. Feb 1870

  • Last Edited: 14 Feb 2022

Citations

  1. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
  2. [S3414] "Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62347/: Accessed 14 February 2022, Alice Dewbery CD3; citing Virginia County, District, and Probate Courts.
  3. [S725] William J Dewbry household, 1870 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, sheet 22, dwelling 139, family 141, National Archives micropublication M593-1674, Downloaded November 2012 from Ancestry.com.
  4. [S3413] John Dewbre household, 1850 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham Parish, sheet 176a, dwelling 314, family 314, National Archives micropublication M432-972, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 14 February 2022.
  5. [S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed 14 February 2022. Entry for John Denby & Alice Forester. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ann Forester1,2

F, #2480, b. 1814, d. before 1870
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page

Family: Andrew J Booth b. 1817

  • Last Edited: 15 Feb 2022

Citations

  1. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
  2. [S1713] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940." Database, compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed March 2015, A J Booth & Ann Forester; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference p 4; FHL microfilm 32,712.
  3. [S1714] Andrew J Boothe household, 1870 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, sheet 15, dwelling 108, family 108, National Archives micropublication M593-1669.

Anna Chatherine Forrester1

F, #286, b. 5 July 1916, d. 5 February 1996
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: C Henry Brock b. 27 Aug 1922, d. 7 Jun 1970

  • Last Edited: 20 Mar 2023

Citations

  1. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.50.
  2. [S1337] Ivies (Ivis) L Forrester household, 1930 US Census, Lancaster, Virginia, population schedule, White Chapel, Enumeration District 3, sheet 7A, dwelling 132, family 132, National Archives micropublication T626-2448, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  3. [S2512] Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, VA Ivis L Forrester Foud Dead Under Overturned Tractor, June 25, 1964, 1.
  4. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed June 2014, entry for Catherine Brock, Social Security Number 230-07-4431.
  5. [S1815] "Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014." Index and images. Available online at http://ancestry.com: Accessed October 2015, Annia Kathrine Forrester; citing Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richomnd, Virginia. Note: this database no longer appears to be available, most (all?) records are available at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9277/ -.
  6. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, Based on Headstone photo, accessed 28 July 2018, memorial page for Catherine F Forrester Brock (15 Jul 1916–5 Feb 1990), Find A Grave Memorial no. 18143769, citing Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Barbara Blankenship (contributor 46872971).

Barbara Forrester1

F, #625, b. 1842
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 23 Nov 2017

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S3434] Beverly Forrister household, 1850 US Census, Gibson, Tennessee, population schedule, District 9, sheet 249a, dwelling 1741, family 1741, National Archives micropublication M432-878, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 14 March 2022.

Bessie Forrester1

F, #4918, b. 7 March 1910, d. 1 March 1990
  • Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: William Yates Dodson b. 12 Jul 1907, d. 1954

  • Last Edited: 1 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [S419] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, The Northern Neck Forresters Yearly Update #4 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2007).
  2. [S2042] "Virginia, US, Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721 - 1911." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9277/: Accessed March 2018, Bessie B Forrester; citing Virginia, Births, 1721–2015. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
  3. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed March 2018, entry for Bessie B Dodson, Social Security Number 229-28-9798.
  4. [S2453] Joseph D Forrester household, 1910 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, Enumeration District 105, sheet 3B, dwelling 51, family 51, National Archives micropublication T624-1643.
  5. [S2359] "US WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/: Accessed March 2018, William Yates Dodson, lists wife as Bessie B Forrester; citing Multiple Sources, see Ancestry for details.

Bettie Forrester1

F, #629, b. circa 1852
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 13 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S2787] Kizzie Forester household, 1870 US Census, Gibson, Tennessee, population schedule, District 21, Enumeration District 21, sheet 11, dwelling 87, family 87, National Archives micropublication M593-1528.

Beverly Walker Forrester1

F, #11345, b. 22 July 1941, d. 3 August 2018
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 22 Mar 2023

Citations

  1. [S1840] "Virginia, U S Marriage Records, 1936-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9279/: Accessed 19 November 2020, Beverly Walker Forrester & Beverley Tucker Beane; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
  2. [S553] "US Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection 1847-2015." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2190/: Accessed 19 November 2020, Beverly Forrester Beane; citing Multiple original sources, see ancestry website for details.
  3. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for Beverly Forrester Beane (22 Jul 1941–3 Aug 2018), Find a Grave Memorial no. 191966970, citing Beane Family Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by MGBVA (contributor 47236429). An obituary was provided.
  4. [S3464] Elton J Forrester household, 1950 US Census, Northumberland County, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville , Enumeration District 67-9, sheet 73, family 98, National Archives micropublication Roll 5905, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 May 2022.

Bridgett Forrester1

F, #596, b. 1764
  • Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Family: Rev William Forester b. 11 Dec 1764, d. 1843

  • Last Edited: 4 Jun 2016

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
  2. [S1778] "Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49405/: Accessed March 2016, the will of Robert Forrester Sr from will book Will Book 7, 1767-1787; citing Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K Headley Jr Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2002, p. 159.
  3. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.2.
  4. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
  5. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/4 Addendum.
  6. [S416] "Virginia Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2558/: Accessed April 2016, Elizabeth G Forester; citing "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853–1912." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
  7. [S1713] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940." Database, compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed March 2015, A J Booth & Ann Forester; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference p 4; FHL microfilm 32,712.
  8. [S1776] Robert K Headley, Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia, 1649-1800 (1001 N Calvert St., Baltimore, Maryland 21202: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2003), p. 136. Hereinafter cited as Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck.

Carlton William Forrester1

M, #793, b. 27 May 1924, d. 28 January 1993
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 26 Oct 2020

Citations

  1. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.24.
  2. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2013, entry for Carlton W Forrester, Social Security Number 230-14-5392.
  3. [S1518] "Texas Death Index, 1903-2000." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4876/: Accessed March 2016, Carlton Forrester; citing Texas Department of Health. Texas Death Indexes, 1903-2000. Austin, TX, USA: Texas Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit.
  4. [S3463] Elgin W Forester household, 1930 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 4, sheet 2A, dwelling 29, family 31, National Archives micropublication T626, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 May 2022.

Caty Griffin Forrester1

F, #606, b. 11 March 1810
  • Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page
  • Last Edited: 15 Dec 2011

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
  2. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p. 7.

Charles Forrester1

M, #576, b. 1752, d. 1825
  • Relationship: 4th great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Family: Elizabeth Brown b. 1756, d. 1829

  • He married Elizabeth Brown in 1777; Marriage date conflicts with birthdate of son Charles.1,3
  • Last Edited: 16 Feb 2022

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
  2. [S1778] "Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49405/: Accessed March 2016, the will of Robert Forrester Sr from will book Will Book 7, 1767-1787; citing Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K Headley Jr Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2002, p. 159.
  3. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.1.
  4. [S3390] "Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9176/: Accessed 9 January 2022, Charles Forester; citing Tennessee County, District and Probate Courts.
  5. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.

Charles Forrester1

M, #611, b. circa 1773, d. 23 December 1814
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page
  • REF/AFN/Custom: 12522 / /
    Name: Charles /Forrester/
    Sex: Male
    Modify Date:
    Birth: 1754, Richmond County, Virginia
    Christening:
    Death: 1825, Smith County, Tennessee
    Burial:
    Father: Robert /Forrester/ [12524], (b. ), (d. Nov 1780, Richmond County, Virginia)
    Mother: Bridgett /Lovelace/ [12525], (b. ), (d. 1790, Richmond County, Virginia)
    Marriage (2): Elizabeth /Brown/, m.
    Son: Abt 1773, Charles /Forrester/ [05284], (b. Abt 1773), (d. 23 Dec 1814, New Orleans, Louisiana), Smith County, Tennessee Deed book:
    page 296/297. 5 November 1809 $160.00 159 Acres + 98 poles.
    George Smith of Sumner County to Charles Forrester Senior of Smith County. Beginning at a sugar tree and adjoins Philip Oayne, including plantation where said Forrester now lives.
    Signed: Geo. Smith Wit: Robet Forrester, Phillip Payne proven: Mar. 1810 Recorded: 8 May 1810
    page 297 15 December 1809 $160.00 160 acres
    George Smith of Sumner County to Robert and George Forester of Smith County. On Dry Fork of Smith's Fork of Caney Fork beginning at an ash east of Robert Hays southeast corner granted to Smith #1213 May 31, 1808.
    Signed: Geo. Smith Wit: Charles Forester, Philip Payn Proven: March 1810 oath/2 wit Recorded: 8 May 1810
    page 175 6 July 1815 O/C 11 acres
    State of Tennessee #7331 to Charles Forrester, Assignee of John C. McLemore. Part of Cert # 1396 dated 8 February 1813. Entered 9 February 1813 by #10097. Dry Fork beginning at a sugar tree on Smith Smith's S.W. corner, North 30 poles to a beech, adjoins his own line. Surbeyed 13 October 1813.
    Signed: Willie Blount Tax paid: 18 August 1815 Recorded: 20 September 1815
    Will Book C, page 127
    "Sale of Estate of Charles Forrester, deceased (see photocopy)
    True account of the sale of the estate, which was held this 13th day of November 1815. Robert Forrester, Administrator. N.B. 11 acres of land reported by the Administrator.
    Account of Sale was produced in open court and duly recorded his November term of 1815. Robert Allen, Clerk."
    Smith County, Tennessee deed book
    "John Griffith and wife Elizabeth, Josiah Fletcher and wife Rebecca, and Charles Forester, heirs of Charles Forester of Gibson County to Robert Forester a tract of 11 acres. 20 October 1834 (pp. 124-125)"
    "John B. Forester of Warren County to Robert Forester a tract of land on Smith's Fork belonging to the heirs of Charles Forester, deceased. 20 October 1834. Heirs listed: Charles Forester, James Forester, John H. Griffith, and Rebecca Fletcher. (pp. 122-123)."
    Son: Richard /Forrester/ [12535], (b. ), (d. .1 )
  • He was born circa 1773.1
  • He was the son of Charles Forrester and Elizabeth Brown.1
  • He served in the war of 1812 circa 1812 He was a private in the 2nd Regiment Mounted Gunmen Tennessee Volunteers under Captain Williamson.2
  • He died on 23 December 1814 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It's reported that he died in the Battle of Villere's Plantation. i haven't found any record of this beyond the Find A Grave entry.1,3

Family: Barbara Hayes b. c 1772, d. c 1860

  • Last Edited: 14 Mar 2022

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S2728] "Fold 3." Available online at https://fold3.com: Accessed October 2019 Data for Charles Forrester. Images of his widow's pension application and his service records (index card) are available.
  3. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 02 October 2019, memorial page for Charles Forrester (1773–23 Dec 1814), Find A Grave Memorial no. 146832573, ; Maintained by melcryer (contributor 47701748) Body lost or destroyed.

Charles Forrester1

M, #622, b. 1811, d. 1853
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: Kisiah Leanner Sellers b. 4 Sep 1815, d. 12 Apr 1903

  • Last Edited: 14 Mar 2022

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S3434] Beverly Forrister household, 1850 US Census, Gibson, Tennessee, population schedule, District 9, sheet 249a, dwelling 1741, family 1741, National Archives micropublication M432-878, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 14 March 2022.
  3. [S485] "Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1169/: Accessed February 2012, Charles Forrister and Kizzie Sellers; citing Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Nashville, TN, USA: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Microfilm.

Charles Beverly Forrester1

M, #628, b. circa 1849, d. 28 March 1914
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: Frances Elizabeth Arnold b. 1852

  • Last Edited: 14 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S2787] Kizzie Forester household, 1870 US Census, Gibson, Tennessee, population schedule, District 21, Enumeration District 21, sheet 11, dwelling 87, family 87, National Archives micropublication M593-1528.
  3. [S2738] "Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780 - 2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1169/: Accessed December 2019, Frances E Arnold & C B Forester; citing Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Nashville, TN, USA: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Microfilm.

Edwin Chechister Forrester1,2

M, #2523, b. 29 September 1861
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 3 Jun 2020

Citations

  1. [S724] Goerge B Forrester household, 1870 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, sheet 24, dwelling 152, family 156, National Archives micropublication M593-1674, Downloaded November 2012 from Ancestry.com.
  2. [S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Edwin Chechistire Forester; citing Richmond, Virginia, reference p 31; FHL microfilm 2,046,962.
  3. [S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Edwin Chechister Forester; citing Richmond, Virginia, reference p 31; FHL microfilm 2,046,962.

Eileen Lorraine Forrester1

F, #2489, b. 16 September 1928, d. 16 December 1933
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 22 Nov 2020

Citations

  1. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P. 17.
  2. [S1871] Einleen Lorraine, Death Certificate 27657 (January 10, 1934), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
  3. [S1478] Harvey Forrester household, 1930 US Census, New Castle, Delaware, population schedule, Delaware City, Enumeration District 111, sheet 4A, dwelling 96, family 96, National Archives micropublication T626-287.
  4. [S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 22 November 2020, memorial page for Eileen Corrine Forrester (16 Sep 1928–16 Dec 1933), Find a Grave Memorial no. 23030966, citing Beane Family Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Jay Kelly (contributor 46936386).

Elgin Washington Forrester1,2,3

M, #71, b. 2 November 1886, d. 22 October 1962
  • Relationship: Granduncle of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Robert James Forester and Laura Ann Headley.4
  • He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Robert James Forester and Laura Ann Headley.3
  • He and Mary Alice Gill appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated 18 January 1920. Their son Elton was listed as living with them.11
  • He and Mary Alice Gill appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children Elton and Carlton were listed as living with them.12
  • He and Mary Alice Gill appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated 7 April 1950.13

Family: Mary Alice Gill b. 6 Nov 1888, d. 6 Mar 1970

  • Last Edited: 12 May 2022

Citations

  1. [S42] Sally, Personal communication by e-mail, (Contact R Page for e-mail address) e-mail address , February 16, 2006, Sally reports Elgin's middle name is Washington.
  2. [S66] Draft Registration, US World War II Draft Registration Card, WW2_2370009 (Washington, DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWII Draft Card.
  3. [S1177] Robert J Forester household, 1910 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 99, sheet 12A, dwelling 78, family 79, National Archives micropublication T624-1639, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  4. [S1116] Robert J Froester household, 1900 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 67, sheet 13A, dwelling 169, family 169, National Archives micropublication T623-1720, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  5. [S1869] Elgin W Forrester, Death Certificate 28392 (October 29 1962), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
  6. [S1713] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940." Database, compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed March 2015, Elgin W Forester & Mary A Gill; citing Lancaster, Virginia, reference Image #188; FHL microfilm 2,048,459.
  7. [S1242] "US WWII Draft Registration Cards 1942." Index with images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1002/ . Accessed 12 May 2022, entry for Elgin Washington Forrester. Citing Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration. United States.
  8. [S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed January 2014, entry for Elgin Farrester, Social Security Number 231-54-4431.
  9. [S42] Sally, Personal communication by e-mail, (Contact R Page for e-mail address) e-mail address , February 16, 2006.
  10. [S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.24.
  11. [S1253] Elgin W Forrester household, 1920 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 132, sheet 8A, dwelling 149, family 149, National Archives micropublication T625-1903, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  12. [S3463] Elgin W Forester household, 1930 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 4, sheet 2A, dwelling 29, family 31, National Archives micropublication T626, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 May 2022.
  13. [S3462] Elizin W Forrester household, 1950 US Census, Northumberland County, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville , Enumeration District 67-9, sheet 9, family 78, National Archives micropublication Roll 5905, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 12 May 2022.
  14. [S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 12 May 2022, Elgin William Forrester & Mary Alice; citing The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, 17 June 1913.

Eliza Catherine Forrester1,2

F, #2529, b. 1 July 1870, d. 1896
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: Andrew J Winstead b. 14 Aug 1858, d. 26 Apr 1937

  • Last Edited: 14 Dec 2020

Citations

  1. [S758] Geo B Forester household, 1880 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, Enumeration District 96, sheet 7, dwelling 67, family 70, National Archives micropublication T9-1386, Downloaded January 2013 from Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1713] "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940." Database, compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://familysearch.org: Accessed March 2015, Andrew J Winstead & Eliza C Forester; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference p 56 n 45; FHL microfilm 32,712.
  3. [S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed March 2016, Eliza C Forester; citing Richmond, Virginia, reference p 62; FHL microfilm 2,046,962.
  4. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54583419/… : accessed 14 December 2020, memorial page for Eliza C “Kate” Winstead (1870-1896), Find a Grave memorial number 54583419, citing Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Callao, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; maintained by MGBVA (Contributor 47236429).
  5. [S759] Andrew J Winstead household, 1900 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Lottsburg, Enumeration District 68, sheet 12B, dwelling 238, family 244, National Archives micropublication T623-1720, Downloaded January 2013 from Ancestry.com.

Elizabeth Forrester1

F, #590, b. circa 1788, d. 15 November 1844
  • Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page
  • Last Edited: 5 Feb 2018

Citations

  1. [S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.

Elizabeth Forrester1

F, #626, b. 4 April 1844, d. 5 June 1932
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

Family: William A Fletcher b. 1835, d. 1884

  • Last Edited: 9 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.
  2. [S2737] "Tennessee, Death Records, 1908 - 1965." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2376/: Accessed October 2019, Elizbaeth Fletcher; citing Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1965. Nashville, Tennessee: Tennessee State Library and Archives.
  3. [S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 02 October 2019, memorial page for William Fletcher (1835–1884), Find A Grave Memorial no. 15561400, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA ; Maintained by pansy ewell (contributor 46796577) .
  4. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15561407/… : accessed 9 January 2022, memorial page for Elizabeth Forrester Fletcher (1844-1932), Find a Grave memorial number 15561407, citing Oakwood Cemetery, Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee, USA; maintained by pansy ewell (Contributor 46796577).
  5. [S3434] Beverly Forrister household, 1850 US Census, Gibson, Tennessee, population schedule, District 9, sheet 249a, dwelling 1741, family 1741, National Archives micropublication M432-878, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 14 March 2022.
  6. [S2738] "Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780 - 2002." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1169/: Accessed October 2019, Miss Elizabeth Forester & W A Fletcher; citing Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002. Nashville, TN, USA: Tennessee State Library and Archives. Microfilm.

Elizabeth Annie Forrester1

F, #620, b. 1808
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page

Family: Samuel Baker

  • Last Edited: 23 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S57] Melissa Cryer, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded July 18, 2006.

Elizabeth Emma Forrester1

F, #2528, b. circa 1860, d. 10 May 1866
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Census Information

  • Last Edited: 3 Jun 2020

Citations

  1. [S291] "Headley Family History." Database. Available online at http://www.arealnice.com.
  2. [S416] "Virginia Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2558/: Accessed April 2016, E Emma Forester; citing "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853–1912." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
  3. [S623] George B Forrester household, 1860 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, sheet 67, dwelling 498, family 495, National Archives micropublication M653-1374, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.