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Gloria Jean Forrest 1928–2017 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1928

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 06 Jan 2017

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: William Forrest

Mother: Thelma Sowyer

Spouse(s): Richard Sr

Children(s):

In 1928, Gloria Jean Forrest entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to William Howard Forrest And Thelma Mae Sowyer. In 1930, Gloria Jean Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Gloria Jean Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Gloria Jean Forrest married Richard Lawrence Dick Mayo Sr. Gloria Jean Forrest passed away in 2017 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Gloria Jean Forrest entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to William Howard Forrest And Thelma Mae Sowyer.
  • In 1930, Gloria Jean Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Gloria Jean Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Gloria Jean Forrest married Richard Lawrence Dick Mayo Sr.
  • Gloria Jean Forrest passed away in 2017 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Forrest
1903–1989
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WF
Thelma Sowyer
1908–1986
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
TS

Spouses(s)

Richard Sr
1926–1995
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
RS

Children(s)

Gloria Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Gloria Forrest
1928–2017
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Howard Forrest
1903–1989
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Thelma (Mae) Sowyer
1908–1986
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Spencer) Forrest
1863–
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Adelaide "Lady") Forrest
1875–1959
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Ira (Sanka) Sawyer
1865–1930
Camden, North Carolina, USA
Alice (Augustine "Gussie") Diggs
1884–1918
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Forrest
1834–1919
Drusilla Forrest
1839–1883
Bailey Diggs
1845–1927
Alice Knight
1846–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forrest
1800–1855
Lovica Flippin
1803–1901
James Forrest
1810–1853
Susannah Foster
1813–1889
Humphrey Knight
1805–1849
Harriett Forrest
1820–1905

Gloria Forrest's Timeline

10 Records

1928
22 Nov 1928
Birth of Gloria Jean Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 12
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 12
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1992
1992
Age 64
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1993
1993-1997
Age 65
Gloria Jean Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
2017
04 Jan 2017
Age 89
Death of Gloria Jean Forrest in Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
2017
06 Jan 2017
Age 89
Burial of Gloria Jean Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1928
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA; Web edition:
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-151
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2472; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 2342206
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144608
    [6] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: 2472; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 2342206

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04315; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 114-151

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1997
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Norfolk; State: Virginia; Year(s): 1993-1997

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Jan 2017
    Event Place: Chesapeake, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA; Web edition:
    [2] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 06 Jan 2017
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Place: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA; Web edition:
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., Burials, 1815-2023, City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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