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George Washington Forrest 1884–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 February 1884

Birth Location: Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Death Date: 19 June 1958

Death Location: Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Devore

Mother: Blakey Forrest

Spouse(s): Jannie Conner

Children(s): Edgar Forrest, Walter Forrest, Minnie Forrest, Emery Forrest, Zula Forrest, Cordell Forrest, Ada Forrest, Lawrence Forrest

The story of George Washington Forrest began in 1884 in Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky. In 1930, George Washington Forrest resided in Yates, McLean, Illinois, USA. George Washington Forrest married Jannie V Conner, and had children including Ada Vern Forrest, Cordell Clayton Forrest, Edgar William Forrest, Emery Forrest, Lawrence W Forrest, Minnie Belle Forrest, Walter Lemore Forrest, Zula Forrest. George Washington Forrest passed away in 1958 in Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Washington Forrest began in 1884 in Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, George Washington Forrest resided in Yates, McLean, Illinois, USA.
  • George Washington Forrest married Jannie V Conner, and had children including Ada Vern Forrest, Cordell Clayton Forrest, Edgar William Forrest, Emery Forrest, Lawrence W Forrest, Minnie Belle Forrest, Walter Lemore Forrest, Zula Forrest.
  • George Washington Forrest passed away in 1958 in Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Forrest's Ancestors

Self
George Forrest
1884–1958
Birth Place: Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Parents
James Buchanan Devore
1860–1937
Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Blakey (Ann Mumford) Forrest
1867–1948
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Thomas (Jefferson) Devore
1830–1884
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Harriet (Josephine) Pedigo
1840–1917
Barren, Kentucky, United States
George (Washington) Forest
1808–1874
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Amanda (Nancy) Miller
1832–1903
Barren County, Kenucky
Great-Grandparents
Jacob DeVore
1794–1861
Jochiel Forest
1783–1870
Mary Forrest
1791–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Forrest's Descendants

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George (Washington) Forrest (4 February 1884–19 June 1958) m. Jannie (V) Conner (23 June 1886–9 February 1967)
  1. 1. Edgar (William) Forrest 1913–2005 m. Lora (Thelma) Martin 1916–1995
    1. 1. Daniel Forrest 1947–2021 m. Phyllis Stevens 1950–2020
    2. 2. Barbara (Ann) Livengood 1940–1995
    3. 3. Dennis (Ray) Forrest 1938–2017
  2. 2. Walter (Lemore) Forrest 1906–1989
  3. 3. Minnie (Belle) Forrest 1918–1976
  4. 4. Emery Forrest 1911–1997
  5. 5. Zula Forrest 1909–2005
  6. 6. Cordell (Clayton) Forrest 1916–2010
  7. 7. Ada (Vern) Forrest 1921–1987
  8. 8. Lawrence (W.) Forrest 1927–2016

George Forrest's Timeline

5 Records

1884
4 February 1884
Birth of George Washington Forrest in Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 46
George Washington Forrest resided here in Yates, McLean, Illinois, USA
Yates, McLean, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
George Washington Forrest resided here in Metcalfe, Kentucky
Metcalfe, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 56
George Washington Forrest resided here in Mag Dist No 3, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 3, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
1958
19 June 1958
Age 74
Death of George Washington Forrest in Metcalfe County, Kentucky
Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 February 1884
    Event Place: Wisdom, Metcalfe County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01342; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-9
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yates, McLean, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2340271
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Base Section No 1
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 486

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Yates, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Yates, McLean, Illinois; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 2340271

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01342; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 3, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01342; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 486

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1958
    Event Place: Metcalfe County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Summer Shade, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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