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Edward Forrest 1887–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1887

Birth Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

Death Date: 8 May 1955

Death Location: Willingham, West Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England

Father: James Forrest

Mother: Lucy Easom

Spouse(s): Emily Bell, Kelsie Bland

Children(s): Annie Forrest, Fred Forrest, Mary Forrest, Thomas Forrest, Walter Forrest

The story of Edward Forrest began in 1887 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. In 1891, Edward Forrest resided in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. In 1901, Edward Forrest resided in Kexby, Lincolnshire, England. Edward Forrest married Emily Bell, Kelsie Ann Bland, and had children including Annie Forrest, Fred Forrest, Mary Forrest, Thomas Forrest, Walter Forrest. Edward Forrest passed away in 1955 in Willingham, West Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Forrest began in 1887 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.
  • In 1891, Edward Forrest resided in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.
  • In 1901, Edward Forrest resided in Kexby, Lincolnshire, England.
  • Edward Forrest married Emily Bell, Kelsie Ann Bland, and had children including Annie Forrest, Fred Forrest, Mary Forrest, Thomas Forrest, Walter Forrest.
  • Edward Forrest passed away in 1955 in Willingham, West Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Forrest
1857–1935
Birth Location: Coates, Stow, Lincolnshire, England
JF
Lucy Easom
1854–1936
Birth Location: Potter Hanworth, Lincolnshire, England
LE

Spouses(s)

Emily Bell
1885–1971
Birth Location: –
EB
Kelsie Bland
1886–1946
Birth Location: Morton, Lincolnshire .
KB

Children(s)

Annie Forrest
1920–2006
Birth Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
AF
Fred Forrest
1922–
Birth Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
FF
Mary Forrest
1911–1995
Birth Location: Kexby, Lincolnshire, England
MF
Thomas Forrest
1912–1992
Birth Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
TF
Walter Forrest
1917–1980
Birth Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
WF

Edward Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Edward Forrest
1887–1955
Birth Place: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
James Forrest
1857–1935
Coates, Stow, Lincolnshire, England
Lucy Easom
1854–1936
Potter Hanworth, Lincolnshire, England
Grandparents
William Forrest
1818–1883
Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary Forrest
1819–1874
Upton, Lincolnshire, England
William Easom
1813–1865
Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth Watson
1815–1879
Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Forest
1791–1850
Elizabeth Hill
1794–1859
William Revell
1794–1866
Mary Markham
1791–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Forrest
1755–1819
Elizabeth Little
1755–1789
John Hill
1759–1737
Sarah Hill
1756–1821

Edward Forrest's Descendants

1.
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Edward Forrest (12 Jun 1887–8 May 1955) m. Emily Bell (26 Nov 1885–11 Jun 1971) m. Kelsie (Ann) Bland (18 Nov 1886–2 Jul 1946)
  1. 1. Annie Forrest 1920–2006 m. George (Robert) CHESTER 1916–1981
  2. 2. Fred Forrest 1922– m. Maria Neofitou 1923–1992
  3. 3. Mary Forrest 1911–1995 m. George (Stanley) Fotheringham 1901–1980
    1. 1. John (Michael) Fotheringham 1930–2019 m. Marjorie (C) Eaton 1926–1996
  4. 4. Thomas Forrest 1912–1992 m. Dorothy (Peace) Lacey 1919–2017
    1. 1. Christopher (James) Forrest 1950–2001
  5. 5. Walter Forrest 1917–1980 m. Mauriel Rowley 1921–
    1. 1. Christine (Mary) forrest 1948–2012

Edward Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1887
12 Jun 1887
Birth of Edward Forrest in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
1891
1891
Age 4
Edward Forrest resided here in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
1901
1901
Age 14
Edward Forrest resided here in Kexby, Lincolnshire, England
Kexby, Lincolnshire, England
1910
October 1910
Age 23
Edward Forrest was married in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
1911
1911
Age 24
Edward Forrest resided here in Kexby Upton, Lincolnshire, England
Kexby Upton, Lincolnshire, England
1939
1939
Age 52
Edward Forrest resided here in Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
1955
8 May 1955
Age 68
Death of Edward Forrest in Willingham, Lincolnshire
Willingham, Lincolnshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2635; Folio: 32; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6097745
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3116; Folio: 85; Page: 8
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1910
    Event Place: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2635; Folio: 32; Page: 14; GSU roll: 6097745

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Kexby, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3116; Folio: 85; Page: 8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Kexby Upton, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1955
    Event Place: Willingham, Lincolnshire
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willingham, West Lindsey District, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
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