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David Forbes 1853 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1853

Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 Sep 1930

Death Location: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA

Father: Joseph Forbes

Mother: Sarah Forbes

Spouse(s): Mary Chambers

Children(s): John Forbes

In 1853, David Forbes Sr entered the world in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Forbes and Sarah Forbes. In 1870, David Forbes Sr resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, David Forbes Sr resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. David Forbes Sr married Mary Jane Chambers, and had children including John Wesley Forbes. David Forbes Sr passed away in 1930 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, David Forbes Sr entered the world in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Forbes and Sarah Forbes.
  • In 1870, David Forbes Sr resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, David Forbes Sr resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • David Forbes Sr married Mary Jane Chambers, and had children including John Wesley Forbes.
  • David Forbes Sr passed away in 1930 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Forbes
1820 – 1891
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
JF
Sarah Forbes
1826 – 1887
Birth Location: North Carolina
SF

Spouses(s)

Mary Chambers
1842 – 1929
Birth Location: , Tennessee, United States
MC

Children(s)

John Forbes
1873 – 1963
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
JF

David Forbes's Ancestors

Self
David Forbes
1853 – 1930
Birth Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph Forbes
1820 – 1891
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah Forbes
1826 – 1887
North Carolina
Grandparents
David (Forbes,) Sr.
1772 – 1852
Lee, Virginia, United States
Margurite (Margaret) Sellars
1773 – 1860
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Gutridge Garland
1798 – 1880
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Frances (Fanny) McKinney
1802 – 1880
Craven, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM FORBES
1733 – 1819
Sophia Forbes
1736 – 1804
John Sellers
1750 – 1814
Mary Allred
1750 – 1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Skellater
1715 – 1767
Christian Gordon
1711 – 1784

David Forbes's Descendants

1.
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David Forbes (11 Nov 1853 – 19 Sep 1930) m. Mary (Jane) Chambers (1842 – 18 Jan 1929)
  1. 1. John (Wesley) Forbes (21 January 1873 – 7 March 1963) m. Evaline (Cynthia) Moffitt (17 May 1884 – 29 September 1980)
    1. 1. William Forbes (1905 – )
    2. 2. Robert Forbes (1908 – 15 January 1982)
    3. 3. James Forbes (1910 – )
    4. 4. Bernie Forbes (1913 – 27 April 2006) m. Gladas Honeycutt m. Bessie (Gene Gardner) Forbes
      1. 1. Margie Forbes ( – 9 Apr 1937)
      2. 2. Edna Adams
      3. 3. Bue-lah Chester
      4. 4. Wilma (J.) Karst
      5. 5. Burnie Forbos
      6. 6. Dixie Cristofaro
    5. 5. David Forbes (1915 – 13 October 1999) m. Myrtle Whitson (abt 1914 – )
    6. 6. Edith (Arline) Harrell (29 March 1917 – 20 June 2001)
    7. 7. Warren Forbes (1921 – 6 November 2013)
    8. 8. Arvil (Lee) Forbes (2 Dec 1923 – 15 Feb 1991) m. Eva (Nell) Osborne (20 Jul 1932 – 12/4/1989)
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Forbes (26 Apr 1959 – 28 Jul 2023) m. Duane (Scott) Noel (11/22/58 – )
        1. 1. Shannon (Marie) Noel (01/21/1982 – ) m. Joel Barger (19 Sep 1978 – )
        2. 2. Brian (Scott) Noel
      2. 2. Arvil (L.) Forbes
      3. 3. Frank (C.) Forbes
      4. 4. James (L.) Forbes
      5. 5. Paul (D.) Forbes

David Forbes's Timeline

5 Records

1853
11 Nov 1853
Birth of David Forbes Sr in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
David Forbes Sr resided here in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
David Forbes Sr resided here in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1930
19 Sep 1930
Age 77
Death of David Forbes Sr in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1930
21 Sep 1930
Age 77
Burial of David Forbes Sr in Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1853
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 367A; Family History Library Film: 552648
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1109; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375122
    [4] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [5] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 367A; Family History Library Film: 552648

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1109; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1930
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1930
    Event Place: Bakersville, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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