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Barbara Forrest 1807–1866

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Barbara Forrest in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1807 · Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 09 Sep 1866 · Renfrew County, Ontario
Father John Forrest Jr
Mother Marion Dunipace
Siblings Elizabeth Alexander, James Forrest, John Forrest Iii, Merion Forrest, Robert Alexander

Researchers connected through Barbara Forrest 1807–1866

and 1 more tree owner connected with Barbara Forrest 1807–1866

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1807, Barbara Forrest entered the world in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to john forrest jr and marion dunipace. Barbara Forrest passed away in 1866 in Renfrew County, Ontario.

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Life Timeline

1807
Birth of Barbara Forrest in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1866
Death of Barbara Forrest in Renfrew County, Ontario
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Barbara Forrest

This ancestor line traces from Carmichael, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1707) to Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1807) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Barbara Forrest (1807–1866) was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Renfrew County, Ontario. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Barbara in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Barbara Forrest's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Barbara Forrest PTP
1807–1866
Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Barbara Forrest's Descendants

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Barbara Forrest PTP 1807–1866