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George Washington Forrest 1871–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1871

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 May 1924

Death Location: Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Forrest

Mother: Sarah Shinault

Spouse(s): Blanche Thurston

Children(s): Frances Forrest

The story of George Washington Forrest began in 1871 in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1880, George Washington Forrest resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, George Washington Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. George Washington Forrest married Blanche Virginia Thurston, and had children including Frances Anne Forrest. George Washington Forrest passed away in 1924 in Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Forrest began in 1871 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, George Washington Forrest resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, George Washington Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • George Washington Forrest married Blanche Virginia Thurston, and had children including Frances Anne Forrest.
  • George Washington Forrest passed away in 1924 in Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Forrest
1846–1936
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Shinault
1847–1922
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Blanche Thurston
1884–1918
Birth Location: Glebe, Mathews, Virginia, USA
BT

Children(s)

Frances Forrest
1909–1977
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
FF

George Forrest's Ancestors

Self
George Forrest
1871–1924
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles Webster Forrest
1846–1936
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Shinault
1847–1922
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Josiah (D) Forrest
1802–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (K "Sally") Hunley
1805–1880
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Forrest's Descendants

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George (Washington) Forrest (14 May 1871–06 May 1924) m. Blanche (Virginia) Thurston (02 Oct 1884–31 Oct 1918)
  1. 1. Frances (Anne) Forrest 1909–1977 m. Spencer (Richardson Hodges) Sr 1912–1973

George Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1871
14 May 1871
Birth of George Washington Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
George Washington Forrest resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
George Washington Forrest resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1911
1911
Age 40
George Washington Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
George Washington Forrest resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1924
03 May 1924
Age 53
Death of George Washington Forrest in Port Norfolk, Portsmouth City, Virginia, United States of America
Port Norfolk, Portsmouth City, Virginia, United States of America
1924
06 May 1924
Age 53
Burial of George Washington Forrest in Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1871
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 461C; Enumeration District: 046
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 461C; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 May 1924
    Event Place: Port Norfolk, Portsmouth City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06 May 1924
    Event Place: Retz, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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