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Alexander Forrest 1881–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1881

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Jan 1964

Death Location: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: William Forrest

Mother: Ann Davis

Spouse(s): Rossielyn Hudgins

Children(s): Lilliian Forrest, Herbert Forrest, Ella Forrest, Eugene Forrest, Mary Forrest

Alexander Forrest was born in 1881 in Virginia, USA, the child of William Thomas Forrest And Ann Rebeca Davis. In 1900, Alexander Forrest resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA. Alexander Forrest married Rossielyn Rosie Hudgins, and had children including Ella Rosselyn Forrest, Eugene Roland Speed Forrest, Herbert Osborne Forrest, Lilliian Elizabeth Lillie Forrest, Mary R Forrest. Alexander Forrest passed away in 1964 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Alexander Forrest was born in 1881 in Virginia, USA, the child of William Thomas Forrest And Ann Rebeca Davis.
  • In 1900, Alexander Forrest resided in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • Alexander Forrest married Rossielyn Rosie Hudgins, and had children including Ella Rosselyn Forrest, Eugene Roland Speed Forrest, Herbert Osborne Forrest, Lilliian Elizabeth Lillie Forrest, Mary R Forrest.
  • Alexander Forrest passed away in 1964 in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Forrest
1848–1917
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WF
Ann Davis
1858–1933
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AD

Spouses(s)

Rossielyn Hudgins
1883–1961
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
RH

Children(s)

Lilliian Forrest
1904–1995
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
LF
Herbert Forrest
1910–1975
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
HF
Ella Forrest
1915–1934
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
EF
Eugene Forrest
1934–2022
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
EF
Mary Forrest
1903–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MF

Alexander Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Forrest
1881–1964
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William Thomas Forrest
1848–1917
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Ann (Rebeca) Davis
1858–1933
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Absolum (P) Forrest
1818–1871
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah Hurst
1816–1865
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Forrest
1795–1868
Lucy Sears
1799–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Alexander Forrest's Descendants

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Alexander Forrest (Jun 1881–25 Jan 1964) m. Rossielyn ("Rosie") Hudgins (17 Dec 1883–12 Dec 1961)
  1. 1. Lilliian (Elizabeth "Lillie") Forrest 1904–1995 m. Jacob (Lawson "Jake") Brann 1900–1960
    1. 1. Vernon (Forrest) Brann 1933–2019
    2. 2. Shirley (Temple) Brann 1935–2023 m. William (Howard) Beatley 1932–2008
    3. 3. Vincent (Lawson) Brann 1923–1990 m. Alva (Morris) Taylor 1923–2010
  2. 2. Herbert (Osborne) Forrest 1910–1975 m. Laverne (Grace) Hamilton 1914–1991
  3. 3. Ella (Rosselyn) Forrest 1915–1934
  4. 4. Eugene (Roland "Speed") Forrest 1934–2022 m. Barbara (Lee) Bowen 1934–2010
  5. 5. Mary (R) Forrest 1903–

Alexander Forrest's Timeline

13 Records

1881
10 Jan 1881
Birth of Alexander Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1881
Jun 1881
Birth of Alexander Forrest in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 59
Alexander Forrest resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 69
Alexander Forrest resided here in Fairfield, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
Fairfield, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
1964
23 Jan 1964
Age 83
Death of Alexander Forrest in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1964
25 Jan 1964
Age 83
Burial of Alexander Forrest in Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1881
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 58-4
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 74
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984811
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1881
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Mathews; Roll: 1984811

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fairfield, Northumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Blakes, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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