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Re: Forester or Forrester

WILDLILLY — 2009-11-07 02:18:47Z

I am searching for the parents or any siblings of my grt grt grandfather, Elijah Forester born in Tennessee in 1826. Have reason to believe he may have had a brother named James any help you can offer would be appreciated. Elijah married Linny E. England and lived most of his life in or around Oregon County, Missouri.

Re: Forester's of North Carolina

Festafarian — 2009-10-24 17:54:08Z

Hi,
I ran across your query while trying to do some research on the same Forester family. Here's what I know....

John & Sarah had these children:

1. John 1796 married Milley
They had at least 3 kids - 2 girls & a boy

2.Eli?

3.Arthur C Born 1805 married Sarah Musgrove in 1834

4.William M 1799 or 1800 married Rachel Johnston
They had
Nancy Adelaide
William B
Sarah Cooper
Samuel Johnston
John Sloan
Mary Franklin

5. James?

6.Alfred James Born 1808 married Isabella Hammond in 1877
They had Sarah Virginia
John T
Mary Caroline
Dianah
H. Arthur
Millard Fillmore
Laura

Sarah Virginia is our direct relative. We know that she married Albert Forester who is her 1st cousin. What we don't know is who Albert's father was. He must have been the son of one of John & Sarah's kids, but who? Maybe John....

I have more info on the ancestors of John & Sarah which I will share if you are interested

Re: Thomas P. Forrester

ukbell1 — 2009-09-06 02:39:07Z

Rene Please contact me about some information on Malinda Forrester.

Re: Forester or Forrester

WILDLILLY — 2009-07-31 14:13:50Z

Did John Forester have any sons by the name of Elija or Elijah (b. 1826-1925) or James Forester (dob unknown, however it is said that he was killed about 1864-1865 by carpetbaggers). Elijah was my great grt. grandfather and I am looking for any siblings or his parents. Thank you!

Re: Forester or Forrester

WILDLILLY — 2009-07-31 14:07:28Z

Did John Forester have any sons by the name of Elija or Elijah (b. 1826 d. 1925) or a James (dob unknown however, it is said he was killed abt. 1864-1865? by carpetbaggers. Any information you may have would be greatly appreciated. Elija or Elijah was my grt. grt. grandfather and am looking for any siblings of his or his parents. Thank you!

FORESTER H C Mutt and Maxine A

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-30 11:32:24Z

FORESTER H C Mutt and Maxine A

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FORESTER Robert L 1897-1944

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-29 19:29:30Z

FORESTER Robert L 1897-1944

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Re: Forester or Forrester

c_siemen — 2009-07-29 10:51:11Z

Hope you are still on line. I am a decendent of John and Mary Forrester. Their daughter Hannah was my gr grandmother. Would you have any info about Caroline Susan, my granny

Re: Kansas Forester's

WILDLILLY — 2009-07-22 01:23:10Z

Recently came across your inquiry re: Kansas Forester's. I am a descendent Elijah Forester (1826-1925)and am trying desperately to peice together his siblings/parents. Can you tell me if any of the Kansas Foresters may have had roots in Tennessee, or the Carolina's any information would be most helpful. Thank you in advance!

FORESTER Jesse PRICE 1918-1981

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-21 22:18:37Z

FORESTER Jesse PRICE 1918-1981

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FORESTER R J 1920-1952

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-05 14:42:33Z

FORESTER R J 1920-1952

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Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

WILDLILLY — 2009-06-08 15:52:50Z

I keep reviewing your inquiry and am wondering if your James Forester whom you mention may be a brother to my grt. grt. grandfather, Elijah Forester. Elijah was born in Tennessee but we only recently found he had a brother James with family in Tennessee. James and his wife were killed during the Civil War by carpetbaggers and the children were left to various families to raise. My grt. grt. grandfather, Elijah took one of the boys and raised him with his family in southern Missouri. Do you know the names of James' children and wife or who James' parents were so I can check further if these families are related? Thank you in advance!

Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

alajunk — 2009-06-07 07:41:10Z

I found the following in my notes:

(((Possible parents of John Frank Forester:)))

Name: Franklin Forester / Age: 8 / Est birth year: <1872> / Birthplace: Tennessee / Relationship to head-of-household: Son / Home in 1880: District 13, Blount, Tennessee / Marital status: Single
Father's name: William T. Forester / Father's birthplace: TN
Mother's name: Mary Forester / Mother's birthplace: TN
Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1245; Family History Film: 1255245; Page: 183.2000; Enumeration District: 197; Image)

I'm wondering if this boy's father, William, is the William you mention. Also could this boy Franklin, be my "John Frank"? The birth year is the same.

Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

alajunk — 2009-06-07 07:28:24Z

Thank You very much, I will definately see if I can dig anything up on Marcus.

Elijah Forester 1826-1925

WILDLILLY — 2009-03-29 22:44:52Z

TO ANYONE WHO HAS ELIJAH FORESTER BORN AUGUST 12, 1826 IN TENNESSEE. HE MARRIED ELIZABETH MITCHELL IN TENNESSEE. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS KNOWN. SECOND MARRIAGE WAS TO LINNEY E. INGLAND OF WHOM 11 CHILDREN WERE BORN. LATER MARRIED ARRENA PARRILEE BLANKENSHIP. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING UPDATE I JUST FOUND IN OLD COURT HOUSE RECORDS IN ALTON, MISSOURI AND IN A FAMILY PHOTO WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THIS MAN LIVED TO BE NEARLY 100 YEARS OLD AND DIED IN MARCH 30, 1925. ACCORDING TO COURTHOUSE RECORDS IN ALTON, OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI HE AND ARRENA PARRILLE BLANKENSHIP WERE DIVORCED IN JULY 18, 1915. STILL LOOKING FOR ANY DOCUMENTATION OF ELIJAH'S ACTUAL BURIAL LOCATION. HE LIVED FOR MOST OF HIS YEARS ACCORDING TO FAMILY HISTORY IN THE AREA OF WHAT IS NOW THE GRAND GULF STATE PARK AREA IN OREGON COUNTY, MISSOURI. ANYONE WITH FURTHER INFORMATION ON HIS PARENTS, MARRIAGES, CHILDREN ETC. PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY @ renasu@embarqmail.com THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

John Brown Forester & Sarah Almeda Edwards Davis Forester

arminta48 — 2009-02-16 14:46:59Z

Looking for desc. of this family line from Gonzales Co. Tx. have a lot of info. to share also looking for new photos.

Darlene Allen

Re: Kansas Forester's

taquita2 — 2009-01-01 07:41:34Z

I have just recently read your message and found that this my family...are you still looking for some answers? My grandmother and grandfather both have died and would have given more information on these people...my father might know something about them...

FORESTER Alsey Mrs 1822 1880

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-15 13:39:06Z

FORESTER Alsey Mrs 1822 1880

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Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

2006-07-07 11:19:37Z

This does not appear to be related to my line, though I wont rule anything out at this time, as we still have no leads on siblings of John Frank Forester or his parents.

The newest info that I have is that our John Frank Forester died in 1916, Malheur County, Oregon, probably on the Idaho/Oregon Border in Jordan Valley, only had 1 wife that we know of, and 1 son, who is very well accounted for. They all lived in Oregon.

Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

2006-06-25 16:26:31Z

My Gr gr Grandmother married a John Brown Forester from. Tn.he was born 1823 Migrated to Gonzales Co. Tx. from Alabama with his first wife she died and he married my gr gr. grandmother who was a widow
with children too.The John is a name passed down in that family could this be the same Forester Line?

Darlene Allen

Foster

tbsoup2000 — 2006-03-13 16:09:33Z

Please check we are so stuck we can't find any more info on Thomas or Elizabeth. We need the parents, the obits ect. Thomas could be a middle name. If you find ANY clues please e-mail me @ tbsoup2000@yahoo.com Thanks, Tammy
Thomas Foster born about 1801 he married Elizabeth Vincent born about 1804 DOM 9 Feb 1828 Shenandoah Va they had the following children
William Franklin Foster DOB 4 Sep 1825
Married Eliza Beahm, Elimony Pickerell Mary Kibler

James L. Foster DOB 1830 in Warren County
Married Lucinda Payne

John R Foster DOB 1835
Married Mary Catherine Jones

Sarah A Foster DOB 1838
Married George Riley

Grafton Arthelius Foster DOB 1828
Married Jemina C. Atwood

Robert Forester

suzstein1 — 2007-02-03 23:37:50Z

Looking for info on Robert Forester located in DeKalb Co, Tn 1850 at age of 72. Also in household, Elizabeth 35, Rachael 30, Sarah 26, William C. 11, George W. 10 and Henry C. 9.

Thank you

Re: Thomas P. Forrester

ldsmom74 — 2007-02-02 17:17:10Z

Do you know by change if Thomas P. Forrester was married to someone named "Sarah Forrester" and did they have children? I have a Sarah Forrester I'm trying to track who I know was widowed, I believe before 1850. I'm having problems finding support on this.

Please email me at sara.hiatt@gmail.com if you have information. Thanks!

Theresa Forester of Roscoe, TX 1926

drbrownlee — 2006-06-03 01:08:04Z

There is a full-page photo of Theresa Forester, a class favorite, in the 1926 yearbook of Abilene Christian College. She is from Roscoe.

Herschel Forester of Marshall, TX 1920

drbrownlee — 2006-02-03 05:05:11Z

There is a photo of Herschel Forester in the 1920 yearbook of the College of Marshall. He's a Professor of Science.

Henry A Forester/Foster/Foister Knight SC>AL

JanetFoster80 — 2007-02-22 16:26:33Z

I am seeking information about Henry A Foster (many spellings) b 1812 SC married to Lucy Ann Knight b. 1819 SC. I can be emailed at jefoster@valdosta.edu

Re: Thomas P. Forrester

fallingstar57 — 2008-03-11 20:36:11Z

I realize this might be a bad e-mail address but am taking a chance that it is still good. I am searching for information on Malinda Forrester who Married John Marion Mann. I believed in your post that you mentioned some letters that you have. I would love to have a copy of them. Any info you have will be appreciated.

Rene Davenport Johnson

Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

cforrester1250 — 2007-04-14 19:43:31Z

don't usually do any of this stuff,but y'all are in need. my clan lived in Hickman county,tn. from 1815, and the surrounding counties close. still do. as I am in Tennessee.go over to Hickman county once in a great while. forester/forrester, is spelled 2 ways there. there is a forrester road,and a forester ridge road in Hickman county. there is an old cemetery on Forrester road, with a bunch of marked and unmarked graves. they are spelled both ways. I know there were families there of each spelling. in 1860 there were a lot of Forester's in district 8 for sure. it is high hills and pretty valleys,with clear water and peaceful. good luck. Charles Forrester ps. I have a son named John.

Re: Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

brucemcmillan113 — 2008-10-02 00:56:58Z

My great great grandfather, Lewis Forester had sons, John , Frank, William Thomas,Joseph, James Andrew, and Marcus. John and Frank were killed in the Civil War in 1863. James also died in 1863. William and Joseph remained in Blount County,Tennessee, but I don't know what became of Marcus. He would have been the right age (born 1852) to have been your John's father. I have no idea if they are related or not but looking at the names he could have been named after his two uncles killed in the war.

FORESTER & BAKER in Gibson Co., TN

RandallBaker1 — 2006-03-13 20:44:33Z

Hi,

I'm looking for info on the following people who were in Gibson County, TN during the period of 1820 - 1850.

There was a Josiah Baker who was married to Mary J. Forester in 1834 in Gibson County.

There was Samuel Baker who was married to Anne Forrester in 1828. I found one website where a person had her listed as Elizabeth Annie Forrester, but that's all I've found.

I am descended from Josiah Baker and Mary J. Forester. I suspect that there may be a connection between him and Samuel Baker, maybe a brother or something. Also, it's possible if they were brothers that their father may have been named Samuel also. That is pretty much guess work at this point, but I'm doing my digging. I do know that Josiah Baker was born in Kentucky, but don't know when he would have come to Tennessee.

I'm not sure what the relationship might be between Anne Forrester and Mary J. Forester, but figure there's a good chance they were related. I've found some info on Forresters in Gibson County, but can't find anything on Mary J. other than the marriage record.

If anyone can shed some light on any of these people or their relationships, I'd certainly appreciate the help. I'm at a brick wall on both the Forrester and Baker lines in Gibson County.

Thanks,
Randall Baker

Re: FORESTER & BAKER in Gibson Co., TN

RandallBaker1 — 2006-03-13 20:44:33Z

Hi Bill,

Thanks for replying to my query. Since I posted it, I have come up with more answers to my questions. I now believe that my Mary J. Forrester was the daughter of Mark Forrester(Forrest) and Talitha Cantrell who came to Tennessee from South Carolina. He would later live and die in Greene County, Arkansas. That area would later become Clay County, Arkansas. My Josiah Baker and wife, Mary J. Forrester, later moved to that area, as well.

I'm still not too sure about my Baker lineage beyond Josiah Baker, but still suspect a connection to the Samuel Baker that married Ann Forrester. I believe this Ann Forrester is also the daughter of Mark and Talitha Forrester, making her a sister to my Mary. Incidentally, they also had an older sister named Jane Forrester born about 1806.

I do not know of your Francis Newton Forester. Do you know of any connection with the family of Mark Forrester, or if his family's origins were in South Carolina? They may well be related in some manner or another.

Thanks again for the response.

Randall Baker

Re: Susan Forester in Union County, GA

abreakthrough — 2008-01-20 23:41:13Z

Susan Forester is my ggggrandmother through her marriage to Stephen H. Redman. Please contact me at abreakthrough@verizon.net

SORRY Macon Co., NC

abreakthrough — 2006-08-26 22:46:46Z

North Carolina not Georgia. Sorry......

Forester's Macon Co., GA 1850s

abreakthrough — 2006-08-26 22:44:05Z

Anyone recognize these families?

Strephen H. Redman m: Susan Forester
Stephen’s sister Isabella m: Susan’s brother George

1850 CENSUS OF UNION COUNTY, GEORGIA
S. H. 25 farmer NC [Stephen H. REDMAN]
Susan 22 GA [Susan FORESTER]
Amanda 5 GA
Polk 3 GA
Emanuel 1 GA
m. 2/26/1844
Gone by 1860.

FORISTER [FORESTER]
George W. 30 400 GA [3]
Isabella 28 NC [3]
Francis [Marion] 7 GA
John 4 GA
Mary Caroline 1 GA
No FORESTERs were in Union Co. in 1840.
HH#799-1860 Fannin Co., GA.

The best I can tell two pair of brothers and
sisters were born in Macon Co., NC

Stephen H. Redman and Susan Forester
ended up in NE Georgia

Re: Forester

WILDLILLY — 2008-09-10 23:00:32Z

Just reviewed your request on ancestry.com-- Your family is part of my family: Elijah & Linny E. England were my Great-great grandparents having a total of 11 children of which John Woodston & Thomas Daniel Forester were brothers
(John Woodston was my great grandfather b. june 24,1858, Thomas Daniel was the next child born July 21,1860. I am very interested in helping you with Thomas Daniel: he was born in the Grand Gulf area, in Oregon County, Mo.; died Feb. 1935 in Lanton, Missour, Howell, County, Married Mary Earl Holloway and had 6 children: Martin, Ben, Louis, Evert, Nora & Ida. Hope this is helpful! Do you have any information on Linny E. England (wife of Elijah)date of death/cause of death?, or any information on Elijah's second wife Arrena P. Blankenship; or Elijah's parents names ( I have recently found a note stating possibly father was John b. 1784 in South Carolina but his mother is still unknown. Any help you can offer will be appreciated.

Frank Forester aka John Forester b. June 1872 Tennessee Please Help!! Brick wall here

alashank — 2006-02-01 15:22:59Z

FORESTER Ailsey MARTIN 1890 1968 hee hee

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-09-30 21:22:41Z

FORESTER Ailsey MARTIN 1890 1968 hee hee

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FORESTER John L 1892

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-15 13:38:52Z

FORESTER John L 1892

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FORESTER Ledelle S 1892 1966

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-15 13:38:39Z

FORESTER Ledelle S 1892 1966

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FORESTER L S Jum 1890 1967

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-15 13:38:07Z

FORESTER L S Jum 1890 1967

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FORESTER Ailsey L 1913 1975

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 2008-11-15 13:37:46Z

FORESTER Ailsey L 1913 1975

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Re: Death of C. F. Forester - wife died just a few days earlier.

maryachtrh — 2008-02-26 20:59:44Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 15 September 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

Curn Forester, of Athens, Tennessee, who has been here several weeks, settling the business of his deceased brother, the late, C. F. Forester, will leave this week for his home, carrying back with him the two little orphan children.

Death of C. F. Forester - wife died just a few days earlier.

maryachtrh — 2008-02-23 03:19:28Z

The article of his wife's death states his name as G. F. Forester in error. She was Ida Forester.

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 8 September 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

DEATH OF C. F. FORESTER

C. F. Forester, who had suffered for several week with typhoid fever finally submitted to death’s call Friday morning half past one o’clock, following his wife who preceded him only a few days.

Mr. Forester was a young, ambitious man, just in the prim of life, full of hopes, and a man of sterling worth. The death of himself, and wife only a few days apart, spread heart-broken gloom over the city among many friends and relatives with whom he had lived and mingled.

The deceased leaves two little children without mother or father. Burial took place Friday evening at city cemetery.

Re: Death of Mrs. Ida Forester wife of G. F. Forester

maryachtrh — 2008-02-22 22:40:48Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 25 August 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

Albert Forester and wife of Atoka attended the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. C. F. Forester, Tuesday.

Death of Mrs. Ida Forester wife of G. F. Forester

maryachtrh — 2008-02-22 19:22:19Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 25 August 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

DEATH OF MRS. FORESTER

After a lingering illness of several weeks with typhoid fever, Mrs. Ida Forester, wife of C. F. Forester, passed peacefully away at 10 o’clock Tuesday morning at her home in the west part of town.

The deceased leaves two little children and a devoted husband to mourn her demise.

The remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the city cemetery.

The deceased numbered among her friends many people of the city who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

Help break the road block on Elijah Forester

fishin4family — 2006-01-30 22:48:08Z

Am seeking any and all information regarding the parents of Elijah Forester (b) 1826 Tennessee (d) 1918 Missouri. Married 1848 in Missouri to Linny E. England (b) 1827 Tennessee and Paralee V. Blankenship (b) 1842 Tennessee. Would like to find the parents of this gentleman as he is my great great grandfather. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Contact can be made at ritathompson@cox.net

Information On Forester

fishin4family — 2006-01-27 19:35:37Z

Seeking any and all information on the parents of Elijah Forester born 1826/27 in Tennessee died 1918 Missouri. He is the father of Thomas Daniel Forester born 1861 Missouri died 1935 Missouri. Think his fathers name may be John or John W. possibly from South Carolina. Contact can be made at ritathompson@cox.net.

Forester

fishin4family — 2005-12-15 18:03:58Z

Seeking any and all information on Thomas Daniel Forester from Missouri married Elizabeth Lawhorn. His father Elijah Forester from Tennessee married Linney England. Would like to go back father. If you have any information please contact me.
Rita

Re: Henry W.Forester

bfsturtevant — 2006-02-16 16:26:39Z

That should have been Henry, not Harry.

Harry W.Forester

bfsturtevant — 2006-02-16 16:24:45Z

Looking for descendants of Harry Forester (died: 1994 in Marion,MA). He was married to the daughter of Massachusetts governor Eugene Foss. I'm trying to complete a tree. Thanks.

http://www.sturtevantfan.com/Genealogy.html