Fordyce - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Fordyce Family

pathdenver — 2009-09-21 21:45:50Z

I was not able to reach you by your email address.

I found Abraham/Abram Fordyce/Foredice in 4 different census as having been born in KY, IN, OH, and NJ.

There is a family history on Ancestry that shows his mother as Mary Force (but no father listed). If this is true, his father would have been James Fordyce and both were from NJ. I believe that James and Mary were already in Ohio before 1811. If Abraham is their son, he would have been born in Ohio.

Mary Force's brother John was my gggrandfather. I have a little Force information if you're interested.

Pat Hovell

Fordice-Wimer

JeffreyJ_C — 2009-09-21 18:32:25Z

Hi Judy,

I think I may know where John Wimer/Wymer came from in VA, and where his grandfather came from Germany to there. Let me know if you are interested in that information.

How/where did you find that Patience Fordice married John Wimer/Wymer?

Jeff Carr
Palmyra, VA

Fordyce/Twist - Fayette & Allegheny Counties PA

nr4evans — 2009-08-29 14:00:56Z

Good Morning,
I am researching the family of a wife a great uncle of mine. Catherine Fordyce married John Oliver Twist (1887-1947) in 1910.

I am interested in the parents and siblings of Catherine. Also confirmation on where she is buried. John is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Uniontown. Catherine's name is on the stone but there is no death date.

In 1947 they were living in Lynnwood, PA when John committed suicide. They also had lived in Elizabeth PA.

They had 2 children that I know of Oliver S and Marie Victoria I believe.

Thank you in advance.

FORDYCE FAMILY CREST

FORDYCEJEREMY — 2009-08-03 21:16:47Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ALL THE FORDYCE FAMILY CREST. IF ANYONE HAS PICTURES PLEASE SEND THEM
THANKS
JEREMY

Re: Looking for Family

pathdenver — 2009-07-24 17:33:57Z

On Ancestry I found Ray Fordyce
b. 30 July 1932
d. 16 Aug 1966
Home city: Perryville, Missouri
SSN Service #: 55339841
Republic of Vietnam
Staff Sergeant
Company HHC
4th Trans. Cmd.
Province 99
Truckmaster
Coffelt Database

Ray Fordyce
age 34
Perryville, MO
Baptist
Married
Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Reason: Gunshot or small arms fire
Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Body Status: Body Recovered
Length of service: 12
Data Source: Combat area casualties current file

Ray Fordyce
SSN: 496-32-9057
born: 30 Jul 1931*
d. Aug 1966
State SSN: Missouri (before 1951)

*I often see the SS Death Index record with the dob as 1 year different from every other source.

Although there is no mention of Indiana, the rest of the information fits. I hope this helps.

Re: Looking for Family

jamiehibbs71 — 2009-07-24 16:47:09Z

charlene(sis) im not finding anything that says ida had the last name of bryan..im still looking because i heard that also..so far ida lulla couts is the name im gettin as her maiden name..lets keep looking!

Re: Cinderilla Fordyce

marystevensonmc1 — 2009-06-12 07:53:23Z

I am actually looking for a slevin link -- my slevins were from chester pa or booths corner pa -- their was a william and mary slevin that is as far back as we have been able to link i do know mary slevin died in a fire while brushing her daughters hair

Re: Looking for Family

littlemisstrudy — 2009-05-07 05:31:06Z

We are also looking for family. My grandfather's name was Ray Fordyce and according to my mother, he was also born in Indiana, in 1932. Unfortunatally, this is all that we know. He was killed in Vietnam in 1966.

Re: Bud FORDYCE/Mary Margaret MILLER

TeresaFordyce40 — 2009-02-01 06:37:17Z

Are you still wanting to make contact with decendents of Bub and Mary? My husband is a decendent. You may contact me at s82c43@verizon.net

Thanks,
Teresa

Mary Force Fordyce b.1772 NJ

pathdenver — 2008-10-22 15:18:09Z

There are many Ancestry family profiles that show the incorrect parents for Mary Force. Her parents were Isaac and Hannah Force of Caldwell, NJ. Please contact me for more information.
Pat Hovell
pathdenver@aol.com

Update on James Harvey and Phoebe Farabee Fordyce

MidgeRyan — 2008-02-01 19:44:35Z

In case more wanted information on my previous posting about James and
Phoebe Farabee Fordyce here is what I found.

Via the Farabee family history book:
Phoebe Farabee,, daughter of Samuel and Lydia White Farabee
She was born about 1818 in Washington Co, PA and died 12-28-1875

Husband was James Harvey Fordyce. Each census but the 1880 one, he
states he was born in PA but the 1880 he states Ohio birth and parents
born Ireland

1850 W Finley Twsp, Washington Co, PA
James Fordyce, age 30, PA, blacksmith
Phebe, age 30, PA
Melissa, age 9, PA
Lydia J, age 7, PA
Mary A, age 3, PA
Ann E, age 3 mths

1860 E. Finley Twsp, Washington Co, PA
James Fordice, age 41, PA, blacksmith
Pheby, age 41, PA
Liddy, age 17, PA
Mary Ann, age 14, PA
Anna, age 10, PA
Lavina (Lovina), age 8, PA
James. age 6, PA
George, age 3, PA
John, age 1, PA (the son whom married into the Plants family line)

1870 E. Finley Twsp, Washington Co, PA
James Fordyce, age 50, PA, blacksmith
Phoebe, age 51, PA
Margaret, age 23, PA
Lavina (Lovina), age 18, PA
Harvey (James), age 16, PA
George, age 13, PA
John, age 11, PA

1880 E Finley Twsp, Washington Co, PA
James H Fordyce, age 55, OH, blacksmith, parents born Ireland
Nancy, age 55, PA
L???? Wolfe, mother in law
Mary L Breece, age 11, PA, niece

Note James age is different here but that is not unusual when others
may be giving the information to the census taker.

hope this helps some of you.

Midge

James and Phoebe Farabee Fordyce, Washington Co, PA

MidgeRyan — 2008-02-01 02:03:35Z

Via and Oh death certificate I discoverd a James Fordyce born in OH, had married a Phoebe Farabee. They lived in Washington Co, PA at least from 1860-1870. This is in case someone did now know his wife's last name.

Their son John L had married Fannie ANN Stollar and they moved to Wooseter, OH

UPDATE! New info on Ann Fordyce, dau. of Henry and Rachel

marystuart70 — 2007-09-29 15:47:54Z

Have recently found some new info on Ann/Anna M. Fordyce, dau. of Henry & Rachel Fordyce.
1860 census, Liberty Twp., Largo P.O., Wabash Co., IN.
Married 1st (old info) Amnon Allen
Married 2nd John Laudebarger (MANY spelling variations on this surname), Oct. 20, 1859 Wabash Co., IN.
Died Jan. 16, 1861 Wabash Co., IN.
Buried Murphy Cemetery Wabash Co., IN., next to her father, Henry.
Picture of her headstone and Henry's headstone can be seen at Find-a-grave.

Tried to contact Edward Sampson, Lt. Col. USA Ret. to share this info with him (he was very generous in sharing with me), but his e-mail bounced. If anyone on the message board or the mailing list knows how to contact him would you please pass this info on to him?

Any questions e-mail me off list.
Mary

Re: Fordyce/Fordice

jfordice — 2007-06-20 21:40:10Z

Hi, This is a long shot since it is 8 years since you posted your message but here goes,I believe that your family is part of my husband'sonly his line went from Nova Scotia to Wisconsin to MN. Would like to trade info with you.

Fordyce - Trent

swhitl — 2007-05-16 18:42:49Z

I am trying to research my Grandmother's possible connection to Samuel Fordyce. Her name is Thelma Fordyce, she married John Carl Trent in probably KY or OH. I know she has a brother named Bill, possibly William who lives in FL.

Susan

Re: Henry and Rachel Fordyce --Kansas 1870

marystuart70 — 2007-03-29 06:23:22Z

Have just recently started doing census searching on Henry and Rachel and found Franklin with them.
I have my suspicions as to who his mother might have been. Will you please contact me off list (stuart at ortrackm dot missouri dot org ). I would like to know where he went after that 1870 census.

Re: Henry and Rachel Fordyce --Kansas 1870

marystuart70 — 2007-03-29 06:22:41Z

Re: Fordyces in Greene Co. Pa + Wash. Co

ASuniega — 2007-01-19 18:48:57Z

My grandfather, Enos Crouse, was the eigth of nine children born to Samuel Crouse, b. Jul 24, 1798 d. Sept 30, 1881 and Rebecca Jane Fordyce, b. Jan 12, 1802 d. Dec 21 1855. Samuel and Rebecca Jane were married Jan 1, 1823. Samuel's father was William Crouse b. Abt. 1775 d. ?? in Greene Co., PA. William was married sometime between 1791 and 1796 to an Elizabeth ??, b. abt. 1775. We believe that William's father was Nicholas Crouse.
Rebecca Jane Fordyce's father was Jacob Fordyce, b. Oct 16, 1772 d. Nov 21, 1859 and her mother was Elizabeth Guthrie, b. Dec 20, 1774 d. ??. Jacob and Elizabeth were married Nov 29, 1798.
Jacob's father was Samuel Fordyce, b. Oct 17, 1734 in Aberdeen Scotland d. 1824 in Greene Co., PA. Samuel was married Jan 04, 1755 to Elizabeth Huggins, b. ?? d. Jul 17,1814.

Re: Fordyce's in Fayette County PA

2006-05-30 18:06:47Z

John Fordyce and Minda Hoar are my great grandparents. My grandfather is Albert Fordyce, their son.

Re: Fordyce/Fordice

2006-04-05 04:40:55Z

My father was our family history researcher - Richard Eugene White jr... he passed away in 1991. I have tried to begin where he left off. His mother is Lola Fordyce so that is one of the many lines I am searching for clues... We go from William Henry Fordyce to Robert Fordice, then to Elijah Fordice to Stanton Fordice ,and then John and John and then to James Fordice who was married to Sarah Lewis ... I have several bits and pieces that James was the one who came to America but I have no proof... anyone know?

Re: Cinderilla Fordyce

2006-03-17 03:17:47Z

I am working on the family history for a friend, whose great-grandfather was Lemuel Slevin. Lemuel was the youngest child of Cinderilla and William Patrick Slevin. We have just started with the research on that side of the family. Any info would be appreciated, &/or addresses of anyone on that side of the family... Thank You!

Fordyce from Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland

2005-12-04 12:35:36Z

Can anyone help me with a family that appear to have gone missing between 1875 and 1881.

In the 1871 Census for Whitburn in West Lothian I have found James Fordyce (38) and his wife Janet (34) (m/s Galloway) and four children Peter (8), James (5), John (2) and Robert (8 months). They had two further children, William (born 1872) and Thomas (born 1875).

However, I am unable to find them in the 1881 and 1891 census. There is a James Fordyce age 47 and 57 in 1881 and 1891respectively who I think is the father, but there is no sign of Janet or any of the children. I can find no record of their deaths so I assume that they emmigrated.

Does anyone have information on what happened to them?

Re: Fordyce-Fordice-Taylor families

2005-05-22 13:51:49Z

Re: Crago/Fordyce

2005-01-23 06:08:04Z

I am sure that they are related. However, I have not had time to work out the relationship. Perhaps a Fordyce researcher knows or will discover the relationship.

Re: Cinderella FORDYCE

JohnOgden81 — 2005-04-28 13:39:57Z

Gene, do you know who John Brister's parents were? I cannot connect him to the Greene County Brister's. There is a story in my family that Brister is a corrupted form of Brewster out of New England. I am a direct descendant of John through his son James Brister who married Margaret Dailey, Didn't I see someplace that you are working on a book on the family? Has it been published? John Ogden

Re: Cinderella FORDYCE and BRISTER/DEARTH

JohnOgden81 — 2005-04-28 13:39:57Z

Thanks Gene, I also show John Brister being born in Greene County, PA. Do let me know when you publish your De'ath/ Dearth book. I have seen the Dearth manuscript, and it has many errors but is a good resource anyway. This is the Wm. H, Dearth research, and there is a copy at the Mellon Library in Pittsburgh. I have never been able to ascertain where his original research went. John's wife Nancy Dearth was a sister of Sarah "Sally" possibly married 1st Elijah Stephen and 2nd a Weir and then was the 2nd wife of my ancestor William Dement. John

"Tuck" Fordyce

Robert Lawrence — 2006-11-28 17:29:34Z

Can anyone tell me anything more about "Tuck" Fordyce who was living in the Kansas or Oklahoma area around 1920? He was probably born around 1890.

Sgt. James F. Fordyce, 22, of Newton Square, Pa. 17 Feb. 2006

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

The DoD news release for the death and military service of Sgt. James F. Fordyce, 22, of Newton Square, Pa.may be found:

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2006/nr20060219-12533.ht...

NOT A RELATIVE

Fordyce Divorces

wilsonboo_808 — 2005-01-14 16:48:08Z

According to the Cornerstone Genealogical Society's records of early Greene County Pennsylvania divorces:
Barnet & Nancy Fordyce were divorced in 1864:
J.N. & Sarah Jane Fordyce were divorced in 1866:
Spencer & Elizabeth Fordyce were divorced in 1871:
James H. & Sarah Jane Fordyce were divorced in 1891:
Horace G. & Della Fordyce were divorced in 1896.
Hope this helps.

Fordyce-Fordice; Isaac Taylor; Catherine Taylor

SHARI3 — 2005-05-22 13:53:20Z

Am searching for any Fordyce-Fordice; Isaac Taylor; Catherine Taylor

Marriage Cliffe / Fordyce 1899 Pa

vonnieh50|M153965 — 2007-01-01 02:13:43Z

Newspaper Crawford Journal Meadville Pa
Thursday Dec 14, 1899
Pg first pg col 6

Marriage
Cliffe-Fordyce
In this city Dec 12th by Rev Geo S Richards, Mr Albert Cliffe and Miss Frances Fordyce both of Meadville

Joanna Fordyce

2bbrown — 2006-06-25 03:11:32Z

Thomas Crago III and Joanna Fordyce are my
3rd great grandparents. I love to find out more
information on Joanna's family.

Gail Brown

Fordyce - 1882 - OH / ARK

DLaFromboise — 2005-04-10 11:14:29Z

THE FREEPORT PRESS

Pub. Thurs.,Oct. 5, 1882
Harrison County, OH

COL. S. W. FORDYCE, formerly of this county, now of Hot Springs, Arkansas, got into trouble with an editor at the latter place which culminated on Friday in a bloody tragedy.

The dispatches state that on Friday, Colonel S. W. Fordyce and D. C. Rugg, proprietors of the Arlington Hotel, were going up the street and met Charles Mathews.

Fordyce accosted Mathews and asked ; " Why in addition to pursuing him for years, he reflected on his family during his absence." having gone to Mamouth Cave to hatch some scheme. The persons going being Mrs. Fordyce, Colonel and Mrs. Rugg and famlies.

To the inquiry of Fordyce no reply was made by Mathews, except by drawing a pistol and shooting at him, without effect, and Fordcye then struck Mathews several times with a stick. The latter retreated, firing his pistol, a ball of which struck Rugg, who was just behind Fordyce, taking effect in his thigh and passing up into the scrotum.

Rugg then drew his pistol and commenced firing at Mathews, who retreated into the street and received a ball in the left temple, one through the heart and another in the left wrist. He fell dead in the middle of the street, bleeding profusely.

Great consternation and excitment prevailed and both Rugg and Fordyce were arrested.

******************

Courtesy post - not related

fordyce and meacham marriage1922

warfieldmd — 2005-09-21 14:12:40Z

hi
trying to find any relatives of raymond fordyce b. 1905 married clara pearl meacham b. 1903 they married 1922 -clara's parents were zora pearl adair b. 1884 and fred meacham.
thanks
kimberly baum-warfield

Re: Samuel Fordyce/Cinderilla/Sarah Slevin

rashelbraun12 — 2005-04-02 20:16:51Z

Ok, I found some stuff of my grandmother's about Samuel Fordyce. She says he was the son of John Fordyce, who was a tobacco merchant. Grandma's writing is hard to read but it says something about a Thousand Hogsheads (???) Tobacco (maybe a brand) and John's tobacco warehouse was burned by "Morgan's Raiders." Her notes say something about Sam being a brave union soldier. He led raids in Kentucky and Tennessee. Morgan's Raider's men quote was "We are only following Fordyce's Plan." (Not sure what any of this is about!!!) She wrote he was wounded when he was a first Lt. This info was taken from some book she read on p. 278 called "History of !st Ohio Volunteer Cavalry." I even have a phot of him she copied from the book. He had a mustache and long, white beard. Hope this helps somebody!

Albert G. Fordyce of WV

mdaniels671 — 2005-10-30 23:36:27Z

Looking for information on the family of Albert G. Fordyce living in Clarkeburg, WV in 1910 census records. From what I have found was married to Sarah Ellen Voiers. Children Alma, Emma, Grace, Bertha.
I am interested in Grace or Gracie as she is listed in the 1870 records.
She is married to a William H Virgie born 1865 Maine.
His parents a listed as born New Brunswick Canada
I am trying to find if William and Grace had any children and where or when they died.
Anything would be helpful
Thanks your

Re: Fordyce-Fordice-Taylor families

snowbird161739 — 2005-05-22 13:52:42Z

Hi Jeannie,

I am a distant relative. My maiden name was Ross. My gr gr grandfather was Jacob Ross that married Anna Dixon. I am working a family tree for my family.

I am also related to the Taylor/Fordice/Fordyce/Dearth families.

In your message you stated that Abigail and Helen Fordyce are 1/2 sisters. I found in Noble Co. history the mention of another sister, Mary Deurth (Dearth?). According to the info all had been married at one time or another to Cornelius Taylor Rathbone.

Have you been able to prove or disprove this info? Do you have mention of a Mary Jane Dearth/Fordyce 1844-1871 in your research?

Your help would be appreciated.

Re: Lebbeus Fordyce and Drain and Dearth famiies

snowbird161739 — 2005-04-03 18:45:05Z

Hi Edgar,

I just found the 1850 Census (Homer, OH - Morgan Co). The following people are shown on the census.

1. Lebbeus Fordyce, Sr - Age 52 - Farmer - Born in PA.
2. Sarah Fordyce - (daughter-in-law) - Age 20 - Born in OH.
3. Abigail Dearth - Age 14 - Born in OH.
4. Mary Fordyce - Age 9 - Born in OH.
5. Samuel Fordyce - Age 3 months - Born in OH.
6. Jane Dearth - Age 6 - Born in OH.
7. Issac Dearth - Age 24 - Farmer - Born in OH.

It looks like Sarah (nee - Dearth), Abigail, Jane (nee - Mary Jane) and Issac might all be related. Abigail has been listed previously as a Fordyce.

This differs from the 1860 census mentioned in the previous e-mail.

Have you found anything more on the Dearth families.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Have a great week!

Re: Albert G. Fordyce of WV

mposey5251 — 2005-08-26 13:13:49Z

I have several letters that I purchased several years ago at an antique store...if we are speaking of the same A.G. Fordyce who was the manufacturer of carriages, buggies etc. in the 1800's...then we are on the right track. You may contact me by email....use Fordyce in the subject box..thanks! By the way, you may have the letters if you wish...they aren't for sale..I'll explain later1

Samuel Fordyce will 1822

candyfletcherammons — 2006-02-08 03:15:35Z

Children James, Caty, Mary, William, Elizabeth, Abigail, Abraham. Greene Co PA

Fordyce Miller Missouri

paulmillerjr1 — 2007-01-10 20:59:39Z

My great Aunt, Ruth P Miller married a Fordyce, first name unknown.

She was born in Maryville, Nodaway, Mssouri in 1903. The 1930 census shows here back with her parents in Maryville.

I assume she married between 1920 and 1930 to a Fordyce and was widowed or divorced by 1930.

Anyone have any info?

Thanks

WW2 Veteran (Unknown First Name) Fordyce

gvow1942 — 2005-02-06 04:52:08Z

Update: The full name is Carl W Fordyce

gvow1942 — 2005-06-06 02:14:59Z

I found the full name: Carl W Fordyce.

Fordyce Family

fhc3319105 — 2006-09-03 13:36:33Z

Needing info on Abraham Fordyce: b: 1813 d:1893 in IN, married Mary (Alice) Nolan. Son Walter Lee Grant Fordyce. If you have info on Abraham's father, mother etc. please notify me a jpt1822@strato.net

Thank you

Re: Crago/Fordyce

Steade_Craigo — 2004-12-31 20:44:56Z

How are Isaac and Susannah Jennings Fordyce related to Henry Fordcye and his brother, James Fordyce?

Re: Fordyce/Fordice

louisfallert — 2005-09-16 14:23:50Z

I have been researching ancestors for a couple of friends(Brothers) and the Alonzo I found in the 1880 Census seems to match.

121 124 Eyota, Olmsted, MN
30. Alonzo R. Fordice 46 <1835> NY CAN CAN Self Farmer
31. Sarah C. Fordice 39 <1841> CAN CAN CAN Wife
James S. Fordice 14 <1866> MN NY CAN Son
15. Minnie B. Fordice 8 <1872> MN NY CAN Daughter
Sydney A. Fordice 3<1877> MN NY CAN Son

This family has quite a few Canadians in it which has made it difficult for me, since I am unfamiliar with accessing Canadian databases. Any information would be appreciated.

Henry and Rachel Fordyce --Kansas 1870

treegrower — 2005-07-15 14:29:03Z

Could anyone give me any information on Franklin VanMeter. He lived with Henry and Rachel Fordyce in both the 1860 and 1870 census. I would like to know how he came to live with them, what the connection was. Franklin was my great-great-great grandfather.

Thanks.

Re: Crago/Fordyce

beshka331 — 2005-01-23 04:49:26Z

I haven't figured that out yet ... I keep thinking they've got to be related somehow. Any thoughts?

J. G. Fordyce, Fayette Cty PA > CA, Died 2/25/1865

sandrabordelon — 2005-07-26 04:47:45Z

On board steamer, Yosemite, February 25, 1865, on the passage from Rio Vista to San Francisco, J.G. Fordyce, of Rio Vista, a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in his 64th year of age. Deceased was formerly of Nevada County, haveing settled there in 1850.

Sacramento Bee 3/1/1865

J.G. Fordyce, PA > Ca, Died 2/25/1865, Age 64

sandrabordelon — 2005-07-26 04:39:39Z

On board steamer Yosemite, February 25, on the passage from Rio Vista to San Francisco, J. G. FORDYCE, of Rio Vista, a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvanis, in his 64th year of age. Deceased was formerly of Nevada County, having settled there in 1850.

Sacramento Bee, 3/1/1865