Forrester Lowrey Page and Van Petten Families

Elizabeth G Forester¹

F, #2479, b. 1799, d. 17 June 1859

Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Rev William Forester^1,2 b. 11 Dec 1764, d. 1843
Mother*: Bridgett Forrester^1,2 b. 1764

She was born in 1799 in Virginia, USA.^1,2
She was the daughter of Rev William Forester and Bridgett Forrester.^1,2
She died on 17 June 1859 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^1,2

Last Edited: 4 Jun 2016

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
[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.

Elizabeth Oldham Forrester¹

F, #288, b. 3 June 1921, d. 30 March 2006

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Ivis Lee Forrester^2,3 b. 29 May 1889, d. 22 Jun 1964
Mother*: Nannie Cora Revere² b. 5 May 1883, d. 5 Jan 1967

She was born on 3 June 1921 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth was a twin, her twin did not survive.^1,2,4
She was the daughter of Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.^2,3
She died on 30 March 2006 in Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, at age 84.^5,6,7
She was buried on 3 April 2006 in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.^5,8,7

Census Information

She appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of White Chapel, Lancaster, Virginia, in the household of her parents, Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.²

Family: William Mallory Cockrell b. 1 Mar 1922, d. 18 Oct 2001

She married William Mallory Cockrell, son of Ernest Richard Cockrell and Virginia A. Forrester, on 20 October 1945 in Lancaster County, Virginia, USA.^1,9

Last Edited: 3 Oct 2019

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.58.
[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.
[S2512] Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, VA Ivis L Forrester Foud Dead Under Overturned Tractor, June 25, 1964, 1.
[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 July 2018, Elizabeth Oldham Forrester; citing Virginia, Births, 1721–2015. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S141] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester Yearly Update #3 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2006).
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed July 2018, Elizabeth Forrester Cockrell; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S2740] Richmond Times-Dispatch, Miskimon, VA Paid Death Notices, April 1, 2006.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 28 July 2018, memorial page for Elizabeth Oldham Forrester Cockrell (3 Jun 1921–30 Mar 2006), Find A Grave Memorial no. 70510815, citing Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by TomB (contributor 47174409) .
[S1840] "Virginia, U S Marriage Records, 1936-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9279/: Accessed July 2018, Elizabeth O Forrester & William Mallory Cockrell; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.

Ellin Harris Forrester¹

F, #604, b. 1 December 1804, d. 1846

Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Father*: Robert Forrester¹ b. 1780, d. 1851
Mother*: Salley Pitman¹ b. 1777

Ellin Harris Forrester was also known as Elinor.²
Ellin Harris Forrester was also known as Elena.³
Ellin Harris Forrester was also known as Elener.²
Ellin Harris Forrester was also known as Ellen.²
She was born on 1 December 1804 in Virginia, USA.²
She was the daughter of Robert Forrester and Salley Pitman.¹
She died in 1846.²

Family 1: George Walker

She married George Walker on 15 March 1841 in Lancaster County, Virginia, USA.^2,4

William George Walker² b. 15 Nov 1842

Family 2: Wady G Beatley

She married Wady G Beatley on 24 March 1845 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; Forrester Genealogy has marriage date as Aug 1845.^2,3

Last Edited: 20 Mar 2019

Citations

[S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p. 7.
[S9] "Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740 - 1850." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3723/: Accessed April 2016, Wady G Beetley and Elena H [Mrs] Walker; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.
[S9] "Virginia, Compiled Marriages, 1740 - 1850." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3723/: Accessed April 2016, Ellinor H Forester and George S Walker; citing Dodd, Jordan R., et al.. Early American Marriages: Virginia to 1850. Bountiful, UT, USA: Precision Indexing Publishers.

Elton James Forrester^1,2

M, #468, b. 5 August 1919, d. 14 March 1989

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Elgin Washington Forrester¹ b. 2 Nov 1886, d. 22 Oct 1962
Mother*: Mary Alice Gill¹ b. 6 Nov 1888, d. 6 Mar 1970

He was born on 5 August 1919 in Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.^3,4,5,6
He was the son of Elgin Washington Forrester and Mary Alice Gill.¹
He served in the army during World War II from 7 July 1944 to 25 November 1945.⁶
He died on 14 March 1989 in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, at age 69.^7,5,8,6
He was buried after 14 March 1989 in Beane Family Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.⁹

Census Information

He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Elgin Washington Forrester and Mary Alice Gill.¹⁰
He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Mary Alice Gill and Elgin Washington Forrester.¹¹
He and Kathryn Clara Walker appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated 11 April 1950. Their children Beverly and Elton were listed as living with them.¹²

Family: Kathryn Clara Walker b. 2 Mar 1914, d. 3 Apr 2000

He married Kathryn Clara Walker circa 1940.^15,5

Beverly Walker Forrester¹³ b. 22 Jul 1941, d. 3 Aug 2018
Elton Wayne Forrester+¹⁴ b. 28 Oct 1944, d. 28 Mar 2014

Last Edited: 22 Mar 2023

Citations

[S42] Sally, Personal communication by e-mail, (Contact R Page for e-mail address) e-mail address , February 16, 2006.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.63.
[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 22 March 2023, Elton James Forrester; citing Virginia, Births, 1721–2015. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 22 March 2023, Elton James Forrester; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.24.
[S1686] "US Department of Veteran's Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010." Database. Available on line at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2441/, Elton Forrester, accessed April 2016. Citing Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed 22 March 2023, Elton James Forrester; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed April 2014, entry for Elton J Forrester, Social Security Number 224-18-1444.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 19 November 2020, memorial page for Elton James Forrester (5 Aug 1919–14 Mar 1989), Find a Grave Memorial no. 23031339, citing Beane Family Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Jay Kelly (contributor 46936386).
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[S1389] "Elton Wayne Forrester." Available online at http://www.faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/….
[S3869] Alton Forester household, 1940 US Census, Prince George's, Maryland, population schedule, Election District 11, Enumeration District 17-36, sheet 8B, Address Brandywine, family 156, National Archives micropublication T627-1557, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 22 March 2023.

Elton Wayne Forrester¹

M, #6556, b. 28 October 1944, d. 28 March 2014

Relationship: 2nd cousin of Ralph Page

Father*: Elton James Forrester¹ b. 5 Aug 1919, d. 14 Mar 1989
Mother*: Kathryn Clara Walker¹ b. 2 Mar 1914, d. 3 Apr 2000

He was born on 28 October 1944 in Virginia, USA.^1,2
He was the son of Elton James Forrester and Kathryn Clara Walker.¹
He died on 28 March 2014 in Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, at age 69.¹

Census Information

He appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Elton James Forrester and Kathryn Clara Walker.³

Last Edited: 4 Jan 2020

Citations

[S1389] "Elton Wayne Forrester." Available online at http://www.faulknerfamilyfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/….
[S613] "U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1732/: Accessed April 2016, Elton W Forrester; citing Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.
[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.

Emma Judy Forrester¹

F, #884, b. 1848

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Samuel K. Forrester¹ b. 1822, d. 25 Dec 1870
Mother*: Sarah Davenport¹ d. b Jul 1860

She was born in 1848.^1,2
She was the daughter of Samuel K. Forrester and Sarah Davenport.¹

Census Information

She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA, in the household of her parents, Samuel K. Forrester and Sarah Davenport.²
She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northumberland County, Virginia, USA, in the household of her father, Samuel K. Forrester.³

Last Edited: 7 May 2014

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/4 Addendum.
[S1406] Samuel K Forester household, 1850 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Franham Parish, sheet 162, dwelling 86, family 86, National Archives micropublication M432-972.
[S1408] Saml K Forester household, 1860 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, sheet 56, dwelling 421, family 421, National Archives micropublication M653-1367.

Emma L Forrester¹

F, #4915, b. 7 March 1894, d. 21 January 1973

Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Fletcher Bain Forrester² b. 23 Dec 1869, d. 27 Nov 1934
Mother*: Julia Byrd Self² b. 18 May 1873, d. 13 May 1947

She was born on 7 March 1894 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^2,3
She was the daughter of Fletcher Bain Forrester and Julia Byrd Self.²
She died on 21 January 1973 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA, at age 78.^2,3
She was buried after 21 January 1973 in Fairfields Baptist Church Cemetery, Burgess, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.¹

Family: John Henry Davis b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 19 Jun 1979

She married John Henry Davis on 26 January 1922 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.⁴

Last Edited: 30 Dec 2020

Citations

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50034941/emma-davis accessed 30 December 2020, memorial page for Emma Davis (1894-1973), Find a Grave memorial number 50034941, citing Fairfields Baptist Church Cemetery, Burgess, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; maintained by MGBVA (Contributor 47236429).
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed November 2015, Emma Forrester Davis; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S419] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, The Northern Neck Forresters Yearly Update #4 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2007).
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed 30 December 2020. Entry for Emma Louise Forrester & John Henry Davis. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Essie Lee Forrester¹

F, #752, b. 1 March 1910 or 7 March 1910, d. 8 December 1983

Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Joseph Dandridge G Forrester² b. 7 Feb 1872, d. 8 Jun 1950
Mother*: Martha Ella Clark b. 9 Oct 1876, d. 27 Feb 1958

She was born on 1 March 1910 or 7 March 1910 in Virginia, USA.^1,3
She was the daughter of Joseph Dandridge G Forrester and Martha Ella Clark.²
She and Woodrow Wilson Forrester were divorced before 1957. This is based on his spouse's name (Marie) in the 1959 city directory.⁴
She died on 8 December 1983 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA.^1,5

Census Information

She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, in the household of her parents, Joseph Dandridge G Forrester and Martha Ella Clark.⁶
She and Woodrow Wilson Forrester appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Mantua, Lancaster, Virginia, enumerated 18 April 1940. Their children Summerville were listed as living with them.⁷

Family: Woodrow Wilson Forrester b. 8 Mar 1911, d. 3 Sep 1988

She married Woodrow Wilson Forrester, son of Levi Jefferson Forrester and Irene Lillian Dawson, after 7 April 1930.^1,9
She and Woodrow Wilson Forrester were divorced before 1957. This is based on his spouse's name (Marie) in the 1959 city directory.⁴

Summerville Mitchell Forrester⁸ b. 15 Sep 1936, d. 27 Feb 2006

Last Edited: 1 Mar 2018

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.14.
[S419] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, The Northern Neck Forresters Yearly Update #4 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2007).
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed May 2014, entry for Essie Forrester, Social Security Number 231-30-7331.
[S1645] "US City Directories, 1822-1995". Index with images, Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2469/) accessed October 2015, entry for Woodrow W Forrester citing Baltimore, Maryland 1957 page no 257.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed May 2014, entry for Essie Forreter, Social Security Number 231-30-7331.
[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.
[S1410] Woodrow Forrester household, 1940 US Census, Lancaster, Virginia, population schedule, Mantua, Enumeration District 52-2, sheet 3B, family 58, National Archives micropublication T627-4272.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.15.
[S1302] Levie (Levi) J Forrester household, 1930 US Census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 13, Enumeration District 204, sheet 6A, dwelling 84, family 98, National Archives micropublication T626-857, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.

Ethel Sadonie Forrester¹

F, #770, b. 22 October 1892, d. 27 July 1893

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: William Filmore Forester¹ b. 29 Dec 1859, d. 9 Oct 1931
Mother*: Sarah Isabelle Headley¹ b. 20 Jun 1858, d. 13 Mar 1938

She was born on 21 October 1892 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.¹
She was born on 22 October 1892 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.²
She was the daughter of William Filmore Forester and Sarah Isabelle Headley.¹
She died on 27 July 1893.¹
She was buried after 27 July 1893 in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.³

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2017

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.16.
[S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed November 2017, Ethel Forester; citing Northumberland, Virginia, reference pg 132 n 63; FHL microfilm 32,712.
[S418] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester Addendum 2003-2004 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2004).

Eugene Mitchell Forrester¹

M, #6264, b. 26 August 1902, d. 6 October 1993

Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Joseph Dandridge G Forrester² b. 7 Feb 1872, d. 8 Jun 1950
Mother*: Martha Ella Clark² b. 9 Oct 1876, d. 27 Feb 1958

He was born on 26 August 1902 in Virginia, USA.³
He was the son of Joseph Dandridge G Forrester and Martha Ella Clark.²
He died on 6 October 1993 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, USA, at age 91.³
He was buried after 6 October 1993 in Wicomico Methodist Church Cemetery, Wicomico Church, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.¹

Census Information

He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Joseph Dandridge G Forrester and Martha Ella Clark.²

Family: Amy Louise Stewart b. 25 May 1911, d. 5 Mar 1982

He married Amy Louise Stewart, daughter of Sophia C Stewart, on 27 November 1930 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.⁴

Last Edited: 13 Feb 2021

Citations

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94431475/… accessed 14 December 2020, memorial page for Eugene M. Forrester (26 August 1902-6 October 1993), Find a Grave memorial number 94431475, citing Wicomico Methodist Church Cemetery, Wicomico Church, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; maintained by MGBVA (Contributor 47236429).
[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.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed June 2014, entry for Eugene M Forrester, Social Security Number 224-42-6053.
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed February 2015. Entry for Eugene Forrester & Amy Louise Forrester. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Fanny Forrester¹

F, #595, b. 1763

Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt of Ralph Page

Father*: Robert Forrester^1,2 b. 24 Aug 1716, d. bt 28 Oct 1780 - 4 Aug 1783
Mother*: Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace¹ b. 19 Mar 1720

She was born in 1763.¹
She was the daughter of Robert Forrester and Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace.^1,2

Family: Elias Humphries

She married Elias Humphries in 1783.³

Last Edited: 11 Mar 2016

Citations

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

Fletcher Bain Forrester¹

M, #4844, b. 23 December 1869, d. 27 November 1934

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Col Richard Padgett Forester^1,2 b. 1817, d. 1895
Mother*: Sallie E Hynson^1,2 b. 1842, d. 1890

He was born on 23 December 1869 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA.^1,2
He was the son of Col Richard Padgett Forester and Sallie E Hynson.^1,2
He died on 27 November 1934 in Oldham, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA, at age 64.^3,2
He was buried on 29 November 1934 in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery, Emmerton, Richmond, Virginia, USA.^3,2

Census Information

He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Col Richard Padgett Forester and Sarah E. Rice.¹

Family: Julia Byrd Self b. 18 May 1873, d. 13 May 1947

He married Julia Byrd Self, daughter of Steptoe T Self and Mahala Lewis, on 20 August 1890 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.⁶

Emma L Forrester⁴ b. 7 Mar 1894, d. 21 Jan 1973
Roger Fax Forrester⁵ b. 13 Feb 1909, d. 30 Mar 1986

Last Edited: 30 Dec 2020

Citations

[S973] Richard P Forester household, 1880 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, Enumeration District 96, sheet 8, dwelling 72, family 76, National Archives micropublication T9-1386, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed November 2015, Baine Forrester; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S419] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, The Northern Neck Forresters Yearly Update #4 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2007).
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed November 2015, Emma Forrester Davis; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S754] The Genealogical Society of the Northern Neck of Virginia, compiler, The Sheperd's Fold Cemetery Records of Norhthumberland County Virginia Chruches (Athens, Georgia: New Papyrus Publishing Company, 2012). Hereinafter cited as The Sheperd's Fold.
[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, F Bain Forester & Julia B Self; citing Richmond, Virginia, reference p. 77, #39; FHL microfilm 33,729.

Florida Florence Forrester¹

F, #2533, b. 17 June 1879, d. 19 September 1942

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: George B Forrester^1,2 b. c 1832
Mother*: Paulina Sarah Headley^1,2 b. c 1837, d. 1888

She was born on 17 June 1879 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^1,2
She was the daughter of George B Forrester and Paulina Sarah Headley.^1,2
She died on 19 September 1942 in Burgess Store, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, at age 63.²

Census Information

She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, in the household of her parents, George B Forrester and Paulina Sarah Headley.¹

Family: Herman Stark Lewis b. 28 Nov 1881, d. 13 Oct 1951

She married Herman Stark Lewis circa 1909.^2,3

Last Edited: 3 Jun 2020

Citations

[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.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed November 2015, Florence Florida Forrester Lewis; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S2256] William F Lewis household, 1910 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Fairfields, Enumeration District 98, sheet 9B, dwelling 179, family 179, National Archives micropublication T624-1639.

Frances Forester¹

F, #2483, b. after 28 August 1784

Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Rev William Forester¹ b. 11 Dec 1764, d. 1843
Mother*: Bridgett Forrester¹ b. 1764

Frances was mentioned with Elizabeth and Ann as one of Sarah Forrrester's 3 unmarried sisters.¹
She was born after 28 August 1784.²
She was the daughter of Rev William Forester and Bridgett Forrester.¹

Last Edited: 4 Jun 2016

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
[S418] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester Addendum 2003-2004 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2004).

Frances Forrester¹

F, #6592, b. 9 November 1861, d. 21 September 1954

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Samuel K. Forrester¹ b. 1822, d. 25 Dec 1870
Mother*: Mary Rock¹ b. Oct 1835, d. a 1900

She was born on 9 November 1861 in Virginia, USA.^1,2
She was the daughter of Samuel K. Forrester and Mary Rock.¹
She died on 21 September 1954 at age 92.²

Census Information

She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, in the household of her parents, Samuel K. Forrester and Mary Rock.¹

Family: Newton Edward Dameron b. 1 Feb 1855, d. 26 Nov 1939

She married Newton Edward Dameron on 24 November 1881 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.³

Last Edited: 3 Jun 2020

Citations

[S1409] Samuel K Forester household, 1870 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, sheet 37A, dwelling 221, family 221, National Archives micropublication M593-1669.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 03 June 2020, memorial page for Frances E. Forrester Dameron (9 Nov 1861–21 Sep 1954), Find a Grave Memorial no. 138610765, citing Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Callao, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by MGBVA (contributor 47236429) .
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed June 2020. Entry for Newton E Dameron & Fannie Forester. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

George B Forrester^1,2

M, #2521, b. circa 1832

Relationship: 2nd cousin 4 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: William W. Forester^1,2 b. 1794
Mother*: Emma Downer Glascock^1,2 b. c 1794, d. 30 Apr 1866

He was born circa 1832 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^1,3
He was the son of William W. Forester and Emma Downer Glascock.^1,2

Census Information

He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA, in the household of his parents, William W. Forester and Emma Downer Glascock.⁴
He and Paulina Sarah Headley appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Richmond County, Virginia, USA, enumerated 4 August 1860. Their children William and Elizabeth were listed as living with them.⁵
He and Paulina Sarah Headley appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA, enumerated 13 July 1870. Their children Edwin, Surena, Judson and Maria were listed as living with them.⁶
He and Paulina Sarah Headley appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, enumerated June 1880. Their children Surena, Judson, Maria, Eliza, Joseph, Walter, Mary and Florida were listed as living with them.⁷

Family: Paulina Sarah Headley b. c 1837, d. 1888

He married Paulina Sarah Headley, daughter of Landmon Headley and Elizabeth Rock, on 22 November 1857 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.^1,2

William S Forrester^5,8 b. 25 Oct 1858, d. 4 Jun 1866
Elizabeth Emma Forrester^9,10 b. c 1860, d. 10 May 1866
Edwin Chechister Forrester^6,11 b. 29 Sep 1861
Surena Ann Forrester+^6,12 b. 28 May 1863, d. 10 Feb 1919
Judson Forrester⁶ b. 6 Jul 1867
Maria Alice Forrester^6,13 b. 26 Nov 1868, d. 30 Jul 1964
Eliza Catherine Forrester+^7,14 b. 1 Jul 1870, d. 1896
Joseph Dandridge G Forrester+⁷ b. 7 Feb 1872, d. 8 Jun 1950
Walter Padgett Forrester^7,3 b. 6 Oct 1873, d. 20 Jun 1940
Mary E Forrester^7,15 b. 6 Apr 1876
Florida Florence Forrester^7,16 b. 17 Jun 1879, d. 19 Sep 1942
Sarah L Forrester¹ b. 1881

Last Edited: 3 Jun 2020

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
[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, George B Forrester & Paulina Headley; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference p 4; FHL microfilm 32,712.
[S1866] Walter Padgett Forrester, Death Certificate 15123 (June 21 1946), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S543] William W Forester household, 1850 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham Parish, sheet 169B, dwelling 200, family 200, National Archives micropublication M432-972, Downloaded from Ancestry.com June 2012.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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, William L Forester; citing Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, reference p 17; FHL microfilm 33,729.
[S291] "Headley Family History." Database. Available online at http://www.arealnice.com.
[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.
[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.
[S2376] Saurena Ann Hayden, Death Certificate 1 6908/793 (no file date provided on cert), Home Library, 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate.
[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, Dandridge C Winstead & Maria A Forrester; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference P79n11; FHL microfilm 32,712.
[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.
[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, Mary E Forrester; citing Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, reference p 88; FHL microfilm 33,729.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed November 2015, Florence Florida Forrester Lewis; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.

Reverend George Thomas Forrester^1,2

M, #4846, b. 19 February 1873, d. 23 October 1951

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Col Richard Padgett Forester^3,2 b. 1817, d. 1895
Mother*: Sallie E Hynson^3,1 b. 1842, d. 1890

He was born on 19 February 1873 in Virginia, USA.^1,2
He was the son of Col Richard Padgett Forester and Sallie E Hynson.^3,2,1
He died on 23 October 1951 in Virginia Beach Hospital, Virginia Beach, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA, at age 78. County of Princess Anne is a former county in the British Colony of Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States, first incorporated in 1691. The county was merged into the city of Virginia Beach on January 1, 1963, ceasing to exist.²

Census Information

He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Col Richard Padgett Forester and Sarah E. Rice.³

Family: Mamie B Wheeler b. 22 Sep 1881, d. 14 Aug 1954

He married Mamie B Wheeler on 12 October 1904 in Nelson County, Virginia, USA.⁴

Last Edited: 10 Oct 2022

Citations

[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, George T Forrester; citing Richmond, Virginia, reference p 71-B; FHL microfilm 2,046,962.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed March 2016, Rev George T Forrester; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S973] Richard P Forester household, 1880 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Farnham, Enumeration District 96, sheet 8, dwelling 72, family 76, National Archives micropublication T9-1386, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[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, Geo T Forester & MB Wheeler; citing Nelson County, Virginia, reference p 117 ln 104; FHL microfilm 32,734.

Grafton Headley Forrester¹

M, #289, b. 8 March 1922, d. 25 January 2000

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Ivis Lee Forrester^2,3 b. 29 May 1889, d. 22 Jun 1964
Mother*: Nannie Cora Revere² b. 5 May 1883, d. 5 Jan 1967

He was born on 8 March 1922 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.^1,2,4
He was the son of Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.^2,3
He enlisted in the army on 16 October 1942 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.⁵
He died on 25 January 2000 in Lancaster County, Virginia, USA, at age 77.^4,6

Census Information

He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of White Chapel, Lancaster, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.²

Family: Charlotte Byrd Keyser b. 1 Jul 1926, d. 7 Apr 2008

He married Charlotte Byrd Keyser, daughter of Robert Burton Keyser and Bessie M Taft, on 17 July 1948 in Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.^1,7,8

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2018

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.62.
[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.
[S2512] Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, VA Ivis L Forrester Foud Dead Under Overturned Tractor, June 25, 1964, 1.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2013, entry for Grafton H Forrester, Social Security Number 231-50-8101.
[S433] "US World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8939/: Accessed April 2016, Grafton H Forrester; citing Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; ARC: 1263923. World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, MD.
[S146] Richmond Times-Dispatch, Lancaster, VA Obituary for Grafton Headley Forrester, January 27, 2000, Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - January 27, 2000
Deceased Name: Lancaster - Forrester
Grafton Headley, 77, owner of Centerview Farms, World War II Army veteran, husband of Charlotte Byrd Forrester.
[S749] The Richmond Times Dispatch, Richmond, VA Miss keyser Wed to Mr. Forrester, August 4, 1948.
[S1840] "Virginia, U S Marriage Records, 1936-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9279/: Accessed April 20156, Grafton Headley Forrester and Charlotte Byrd Keyser; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.

Griffin Forrester¹

M, #597, b. 30 April 1766, d. circa 1800

Relationship: 4th great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Father*: Robert Forrester^1,2 b. 24 Aug 1716, d. bt 28 Oct 1780 - 4 Aug 1783
Mother*: Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace¹ b. 19 Mar 1720

He was born before 30 April 1766 in Virginia, USA.³
He was christened on 30 April 1766 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^4,3
He was the son of Robert Forrester and Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace.^1,2
He died circa 1800 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.^1,5
His estate was probated on 12 May 1800 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA. His will was dated 1 February 1798. Lagatees: his wife Molly and three children Molly Griffin, Robert and William Howe.⁵

Family: Molly Hall

He married Molly Hall on 22 April 1790 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA; Alternate Date 1791.^6,7,8

Last Edited: 16 Feb 2022

Citations

[S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
[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.
[S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed April 2016, Griffin Forrester; citing FHL microfilm 975.523 V2K.
[S289] The Registers of North Farnham Parish 1633-1814 Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond County Virginia compiled by George Harrison Stanford King (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George Harrison Stanford King, 1966), P. 63.
[S2537] "House of Forrester: a chronological listing of Forrester genealogy of Caucasian descent." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/28845/: Accessed September 2018, Griffin Forrester; citing Forrester, Wallace Redmond. House of Forrester : a chronological listing of Forrester genealogy of Caucasian descent. Leesburg, Ga.: Forrester Genealogical Association, 1966. page 257.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.2.
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed November 2015. Entry for Molly Sherverl and Griffin Forester. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.
[S67] Jr. Robert K. Headley, compiler, Married Well and Often Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia 1649-1800 (3600 Clipper Mill Rd. Suite 260 Baltimore, Md 21211-1953: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2006), p.136 This ref indicates a previous mariage to Allen Long Shiveral (Shivere).

Griffin A. Forester¹

M, #248, b. 28 September 1864, d. 2 October 1931

Relationship: Great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Father*: Griffin William Forester¹ b. 28 Nov 1830, d. Aug 1895
Mother*: Mary Ann Edwards¹ b. 1828, d. 21 Jul 1895

Griffin A. Forester also went by the name of Dink.²
He was born on 28 September 1864 in Virginia, USA.^2,1
He was the son of Griffin William Forester and Mary Ann Edwards.¹
In 1907 Griffin A. Forester lived , Regina, Virginia, USA; Article mentions Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Forrester living in Regina.³
He was a manager of a hotel and livery in 1910 in Fairfield, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.⁴
He was a watchman on a steamboat on 6 January 1920 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.⁵
He died on 2 October 1931 at age 67.²
He was buried after 2 October 1931 in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.^2,6

Census Information

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, in the household of his parents, Griffin William Forester and Mary Ann Edwards.⁷
He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Griffin William Forester and Mary Ann Edwards.¹
He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mantua, Lancaster, Virginia, in the household of William E Webb and Mary Ann Beane.⁸
He and Sarah J Webb appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Fairfield, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated 16 April 1910.⁴
He and Sarah J Webb appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Baltimore, Maryland, enumerated 6 January 1920.⁵

Family: Sarah J Webb b. 27 Apr 1871, d. 3 Apr 1965

He married Sarah J Webb, daughter of William E Webb and Mary Ann Beane, on 31 January 1893 in Lancaster County, Virginia, USA.^2,4,9

Last Edited: 30 Dec 2020

Citations

[S969] Griffin Forrester household, 1880 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 86, sheet 34, dwelling 314, family 323, National Archives micropublication T9-1382, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.17.
[S745] The Virginia Citizen, Irvington, VA Miskimon, September 11, 1908, 1.
[S1175] Griffin A Forrester household, 1910 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Fairfields, Enumeration District 97, sheet 2A, dwelling 24, family 24, National Archives micropublication T624-1639, Downloaded October 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S1215] Griffin Forrester household, 1920 US Census, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 19, Enumeration District 330, sheet 6A, dwelling 79, family 132, National Archives micropublication T625-625, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 01 August 2018, memorial page for Griffin A Forrester (28 Sep 1864–2 Oct 1931), Find A Grave Memorial no. 23034531, citing Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Jay Kelly (contributor 46936386) .
[S3487] Griffin W Forester household, 1870 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, sheet 32A, dwelling 137, family 138, National Archives micropublication M593-1669, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 16 June 2022.
[S1113] Wm E Webb household, 1900 US Census, Lancaster, Virginia, population schedule, Mantua, Enumeration District 43, sheet 15A&B, dwelling 264, family 265, National Archives micropublication T623-1714, Downloaded September 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[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, Griffin A Forrester & Sallie J Webb; citing Lancaster, Virginia, reference Image 111; FHL microfilm 2,048,459.

Griffin William Forester¹

M, #245, b. 28 November 1830, d. August 1895

Relationship: 2nd great-grandfather of Ralph Page
Charts: Pedigree Chart - Ralph Page

Father*: Robert Forrester² b. 1780, d. 1851
Mother*: Sarah Bromley

He was born on 28 November 1830 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA. His headstone indicates he was born on November 18, 1831.^3,1,4,5
He was the son of Robert Forrester and Sarah Bromley.²
He was Wheelwright in 1860.¹
He served for the Confederacy in the Civil War from 26 May 1861 to 1 March 1862 in Virginia, USA. Enlisted as a Private in Company G
40th Infantry Regiment of Virginia. Records showed he was absent sick on Sept 30 1861 then listed as present in November and December 1861. He is listed as deserted in April of 1862. He is also listed as a POW so it's possible that he was captured rather than deserted. I haven't found any details about when or where he was captured.^6,5
He died in August 1895 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA, at age 64. His will was dated May 19, 1893. I have not found any probate records to support the date of death.^7,8,5

Census Information

He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Lancaster County, Virginia, USA, in the household of his parents, Robert Forrester and Margaret Bromley.²
He and Mary Ann Edwards appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northumberland County, Virginia, USA, enumerated 14 June 1860. Their children Margaret, Robert and William were listed as living with them.⁹
He and Mary Ann Edwards appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, USA, enumerated 23 July 1870. Their children Robert, William, Griffin and John were listed as living with them.¹⁰
He and Mary Ann Edwards appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, enumerated June 1880. Their children Robert, William, Griffin and John were listed as living with them.¹

Family: Mary Ann Edwards b. 1828, d. 21 Jul 1895

He married Mary Ann Edwards on 29 October 1851 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.¹⁴

Margaret J Forester+^9,1,11 b. 1854
Robert James Forester+^9,1,12 b. 7 Feb 1857, d. 13 Sep 1929
William Filmore Forester+^9,1,4 b. 29 Dec 1859, d. 9 Oct 1931
Griffin A. Forester¹ b. 28 Sep 1864, d. 2 Oct 1931
John Milton Forester+^1,13 b. 21 Aug 1867, d. 27 Oct 1924

Last Edited: 7 Dec 2023

Citations

[S969] Griffin Forrester household, 1880 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 86, sheet 34, dwelling 314, family 323, National Archives micropublication T9-1382, Downloaded August 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S542] Robert Forester household, 1850 US Census, Lancaster, Virginia, population schedule, sheet 287A, dwelling 207, family 207, National Archives micropublication M432-955, Downloaded from Ancestry.com June 2012.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p. 9.
[S1864] William Filmore Forrester, Death Certificate 24424 (October 10 , 1931), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 15 November 2018, memorial page for Griffin William Forrester (18 Nov 1831–Aug 1895), Find A Grave Memorial no. 175508103, citing Forrester Family Cemetery, Miskimon, Northumberland County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by MGBVA (contributor 47236429) .
[S341] "US Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1555/: Accessed April 2016, Griffin W Forester; citing Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA. List of works may be found on Ancestry.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.18.
[S3414] "Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62347/: Accessed 16 June 2022, Griffin W Forester CD3; citing Virginia County, District, and Probate Courts.
[S622] Grif W Forester household, 1860 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, sheet 2, dwelling 11, family 11, National Archives micropublication M653-1367, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.
[S3487] Griffin W Forester household, 1870 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, sheet 32A, dwelling 137, family 138, National Archives micropublication M593-1669, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 16 June 2022.
[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, Thornton T. Sampson & Margaret J. Forester; citing Northumberland Co., Virginia, reference p 19 n 28; FHL microfilm 32,712.
[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, Robert J Forester; citing Northumberland, Virginia, reference p 10 n 3; FHL microfilm 32,712.
[S1812] "Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9278/: Accessed October 2015, John Milton Forrester; citing Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed April 2016. Entry for Griffin W Forrester and Polly Edwards. Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Harriet Forrester¹

F, #618, b. circa 1846

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: William Forrester¹ b. c 1804
Mother*: Mary Runnels¹

She was born circa 1846.¹
She was the daughter of William Forrester and Mary Runnels.¹

Last Edited: 23 Mar 2007

Citations

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

Harriet A. Forrester¹

F, #885, b. circa 1850, d. July 1853

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Samuel K. Forrester¹ b. 1822, d. 25 Dec 1870
Mother*: Sarah Davenport¹ d. b Jul 1860

She was born circa 1850 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA; The Forrester Genealogy 2003/4 Addendum has 1844 as Harriet's birth date.^1,2,3
She was the daughter of Samuel K. Forrester and Sarah Davenport.¹
She died in July 1853 in Richmond County, Virginia, USA.²

Census Information

She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA, in the household of her parents, Samuel K. Forrester and Sarah Davenport.³

Last Edited: 8 Apr 2016

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/4 Addendum.
[S416] "Virginia Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2558/: Accessed May 2014, Harriet A 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.
[S1406] Samuel K Forester household, 1850 US Census, Richmond, Virginia, population schedule, Franham Parish, sheet 162, dwelling 86, family 86, National Archives micropublication M432-972.

Henry Forrester¹

M, #616, b. circa 1838

Relationship: 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: William Forrester¹ b. c 1804
Mother*: Mary Runnels¹

He was born circa 1838.¹
He was the son of William Forrester and Mary Runnels.¹

Last Edited: 23 Mar 2007

Citations

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

Ivis Lee Forrester^1,2

M, #72, b. 29 May 1889, d. 22 June 1964

Relationship: Granduncle of Ralph Page

Father*: Robert James Forester^3,1,4 b. 7 Feb 1857, d. 13 Sep 1929
Mother*: Laura Ann Headley^3,1,4 b. 10 Jan 1859, d. 29 Sep 1945

He was born on 29 May 1889 in Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.^5,6,3,1,2,4
He was the son of Robert James Forester and Laura Ann Headley.^3,1,4
He died on 22 June 1964 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, at age 75. Ivis was killed when the tractor he was driving overturned.^2,7,4,8
He was buried on 25 June 1964 in Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.^8,9

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.³
He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Robert James Forester and Laura Ann Headley.¹
He and Nannie Cora Revere appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of White Chapel, Lancaster, Virginia, enumerated 30 April 1930. Their children Ivis, Robert, Anna, Roland, Elizabeth, Grafton and Nancy were listed as living with them.¹⁰

Family: Nannie Cora Revere b. 5 May 1883, d. 5 Jan 1967

He married Nannie Cora Revere, daughter of Cyrus Henry Revere and Margaret Ann Haynie, on 22 December 1909 in Virginia, USA.^{13,14,1,10,15}

Ivis Leonard Forrester+^10,11,8 b. 5 May 1913, d. 5 Oct 2001
Robert Henry Forrester+^10,8 b. 19 Jun 1914, d. 28 Nov 1993
Anna Chatherine Forrester+^10,8 b. 5 Jul 1916, d. 5 Feb 1996
Roland Leo Forrester^10,12,8 b. 12 Nov 1917, d. 4 Dec 1980
Elizabeth Oldham Forrester+^10,8 b. 3 Jun 1921, d. 30 Mar 2006
Grafton Headley Forrester+^10,8 b. 8 Mar 1922, d. 25 Jan 2000
Nancy Virginia Pierce Forrester+^10,8 b. 7 Jan 1926, d. 17 Mar 1991

Last Edited: 17 Nov 2020

Citations

[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.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed DEcember 2013, entry for Ivis Forrester, Social Security Number 226-18-3620.
[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.
[S1873] Ivis Lee Forrester, Death Certificate 17535 (June 24, 1964), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA November 2015.
[S66] Draft Registration, US World War II Draft Registration Card, WW2_2370009 (Washington, DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWII Draft Card.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.30.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.31.
[S2512] Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, VA Ivis L Forrester Foud Dead Under Overturned Tractor, June 25, 1964, 1.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 14 November 2020, memorial page for Ivis Lee Forrester (29 May 1889–23 Jun 1964), Find a Grave Memorial no. 70644147, citing Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alfonso, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by GJ (contributor 47117269).
[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.
[S1815] "Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014." Index and images. Available online at http://ancestry.com: Accessed October 2015, Ivies Lenard Forester; 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/ -.
[S1874] Roland Leo Forrester, Death Certificate 80-039488 (December 11 1980), issued by State of Virginia. (photocopy) Home Library 2690 Shrubwood Circle, Simi Valley, Ventura, California, USA November 2015.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p. 24,30.
[S746] The Virginia Citizen, Irvington, VA Some Weddings, January 7, 1910.
[S1407] "Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940" Database. Online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60214/. Accessed February 2015. Entry for ...Lee Forester & Nannie Cora R.... Citing index based on data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ivis Leonard Forrester¹

M, #284, b. 5 May 1913, d. 5 October 2001

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Ivis Lee Forrester^2,3,4 b. 29 May 1889, d. 22 Jun 1964
Mother*: Nannie Cora Revere^2,3 b. 5 May 1883, d. 5 Jan 1967

He was born on 5 May 1913 in Northumberland County, Virginia, USA.^1,2,5,3
He was the son of Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.^2,3,4
He died on 5 October 2001 in Lively, Lancaster, Virginia, USA, at age 88.⁵
He was buried on 7 October 2001 in Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alfonso, Lancaster, Virginia, USA.^1,6

Census Information

He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of White Chapel, Lancaster, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Ivis Lee Forrester and Nannie Cora Revere.²

Family: Ridia Cornelia Pittman b. 18 Jan 1910, d. 5 Oct 1990

He married Ridia Cornelia Pittman, daughter of William Kincaid Pittman and Elizabeth Talley, on 27 June 1936 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, USA.^1,7

Last Edited: 28 Jul 2018

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.36.
[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.
[S1815] "Virginia, Birth Records, 1864-2014." Index and images. Available online at http://ancestry.com: Accessed October 2015, Ivies Lenard Forester; 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/ -.
[S2512] Rappahannock Record, Kilmarnock, VA Ivis L Forrester Foud Dead Under Overturned Tractor, June 25, 1964, 1.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed December 2013, entry for Leonard Forrester, Social Security Number 223-16-8801.
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 27 July 2018, memorial page for Leonard Forrester (5 May 1913–5 Oct 2001), Find A Grave Memorial no. 101040652, citing Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Alfonso, Lancaster County, Virginia, USA ; Maintained by Evab41 (contributor 47075010) .
[S1840] "Virginia, U S Marriage Records, 1936-2014." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9279/: Accessed October 2015, Ivies Leonard Forrester & Ridia Cornelia Pitman; citing Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.

Jackson Levi Forrester^1,2

M, #753, b. 12 December 1914, d. 27 September 1966

Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Levi Jefferson Forrester^1,2 b. 6 Feb 1889, d. 13 Nov 1959
Mother*: Irene Lillian Dawson^1,2 b. 2 Mar 1887, d. 29 Aug 1964

Jackson Levi Forrester
1914-1966
Photo Provided by
Dannielle Landry

He was born on 12 December 1914 in Miskimon, Northumberland, Virginia, USA.^2,3,4,5
He was the son of Levi Jefferson Forrester and Irene Lillian Dawson.^1,2
He died on 27 September 1966 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, at age 51.^3,5
He was buried after 27 September 1966 in Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll, Maryland, USA.⁶

Census Information

He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Heathsville, Northumberland, Virginia, in the household of his parents, Levi Jefferson Forrester and Irene Lillian Dawson.²
He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, in the household of his parents, Levi Jefferson Forrester and Irene Lillian Dawson.⁷
He and Euna Sylvia Shanks appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Baltimore, Maryland, at 731 Deepdene Rd, enumerated 3 April 1940.⁸

Family: Euna Sylvia Shanks b. 19 Aug 1919, d. 17 Jan 2001

He married Euna Sylvia Shanks circa 1935. 1940 census reports she married at age 16.^9,8

Last Edited: 20 Nov 2020

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), p.14.
[S1256] Levi J Forrester household, 1920 US Census, Northumberland, Virginia, population schedule, Heathsville, Enumeration District 132, sheet 8B, dwelling 159, family 160, National Archives micropublication T625-1903, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed May 2014, entry for Jackson Forrester, Social Security Number 217-03-9844.
[S2359] "US WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940 - 1947." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2238/: Accessed October 2017, Levi Jackson Forrester; citing Multiple Sources, see Ancestry for details.
[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 20 November 2020, memorial page for Jackson Levi Forrester (12 Dec 1914–27 Sep 1966), Find a Grave Memorial no. 68402920, citing Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by TerriwithaC (contributor 47397749).
[S142] Find-A-Grave, online at https://www.findagrave.com, accessed 20 November 2020, memorial page for Jackson Levi Forrester (12 Dec 1914–27 Sep 1966), Find a Grave Memorial no. 68402920, citing Manchester Baptist Church Cemetery, Manchester, Carroll County, Maryland, USA; Maintained by TerriwithaC (contributor 47397749).
[S1302] Levie (Levi) J Forrester household, 1930 US Census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore Ward 13, Enumeration District 204, sheet 6A, dwelling 84, family 98, National Archives micropublication T626-857, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.
[S2360] Jackson Forrester household, 1940 US Census, Baltimore, Maryland, population schedule, Baltimore, Enumeration District 4-797, sheet 2B, Address 731 Deepdene Rd, family 40, Reported by Euna S Forrester, National Archives micropublication T627-1539.
[S1257] Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, PA Obituary for Euna Forrester, January 19 2001.

James Forrester¹

M, #571, b. 17 September 1720, d. between January 1764 and August 1764

Relationship: 5th great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Father*: Dr William Forrester¹ b. c 1694, d. 5 Nov 1723
Mother*: Frances Bryant¹ b. c 1690, d. 18 Apr 1723

He was christened on 17 September 1720 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA.^2,3
He was the son of Dr William Forrester and Frances Bryant.¹
James was bound to John Hightower after being orphaned on 5 February 1732.⁴
He died between January 1764 and August 1764 probably in Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA. Will was written January 1764 and proved August 1764.^5,6

Family: Mary Unknown

He married Mary Unknown.⁷

Winifred Forrester+^7,8 b. a 1732

Last Edited: 16 Feb 2022

Citations

[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), P.1.
[S408] "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/.
[S289] The Registers of North Farnham Parish 1633-1814 Lunenburg Parish 1783-1800 Richmond County Virginia compiled by George Harrison Stanford King (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George Harrison Stanford King, 1966), P. 63.
[S86] Richmond Virginia, Richmond Virginia Order Book #10 (Unknown: Unknown), p.29 James Forrester bound to John Hightower till 21 to learn him to read and write and the trade of a tight cooper.
[S1778] "Wills of Richmond County, Virginia, 1699-1800." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/49405/: Accessed December 2017, the will of James Forrister from will book Will Book 6, 1753-1767; citing Wills of Richmond County, Virginia 1699-1800 by Robert K Headley Jr Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 2002, 129.
[S18] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester (Lancaster, Northumberland and Richmond Counties) (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2003), 2003/2004 Update.
[S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
[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. 109. Hereinafter cited as Married Well and Often: Marriages of the Northern Neck.

James Forrester¹

M, #581, b. circa 1760

Relationship: 4th great-granduncle of Ralph Page

Father*: Robert Forrester^1,2 b. 24 Aug 1716, d. bt 28 Oct 1780 - 4 Aug 1783
Mother*: Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace¹ b. 19 Mar 1720

He was born circa 1760.¹
He was the son of Robert Forrester and Bridgette Elizabeth Lovelace.^1,2
He began military service on 7 June 1779 in Virginia, USA, as Ensign in the Revolutionary War.³

Family: Winifred Unknown

He married Winifred Unknown.¹

Wilmuth Ruth Forrester¹ b. 6 May 1781
Robert Forrester¹ b. 6 Sep 1783
James Forrester¹ b. 3 May 1786

Last Edited: 11 Mar 2016

Citations

[S51] Unknown, GED File name: Forrester.GED, downloaded Nov 5 2001.
[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.
[S141] Margaret Lumpkin Forrester, Ancestors and Descendants of Ivis Lee Forrester Yearly Update #3 (Lancaster, VA: Self, 2006).

James Forrester¹

M, #585, b. 3 May 1786

Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: James Forrester¹ b. c 1760
Mother*: Winifred Unknown¹

He was born on 3 May 1786.¹
He was the son of James Forrester and Winifred Unknown.¹

Last Edited: 20 Mar 2007

Citations

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