Who was William Forestell?

William Forestell (1889–1974) was born in Springbrook, Ontario, Canada and died in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William James* Forestell 1889–1974

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 May 1889 · Springbrook, Ontario, Canada

Died 5 Sep 1974 · Campbellford, Ontario, Canada

Father George Nathaniel Forestell

Mother Margaret Woods

Siblings Agnes Forrestell, Anna Matilda Annie Forestell, George Thomas Tom Forestell, Glenn Adam Forestell, Harriet Agnes Forestell, Mary Marguerite Forestell, Sarah Gertrude Forestell

Records

1901 Census of Canada 1911 Census of Canada

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Nathaniel Forestell

Margaret Woods

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1889, William James Forestell entered the world in Springbrook, Ontario, Canada, born to george nathaniel forestell and margaret woods. William James Forestell passed away in 1974 in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

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Census 1901 Census of Canada
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Census 1911 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1889

Birth of William James Forestell in Springbrook, Ontario, Canada

Birth

1974

Death of William James Forestell in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Forestell

This ancestor line traces from Hastings, Ontario, Canada (1860) to Springbrook, Ontario, Canada (1889) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Forestell (1889–1974) was born in Springbrook, Ontario, Canada and died in Campbellford, Ontario, Canada. 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 William 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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