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Gordon Atkins Forrest 1910–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1910

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Jun 1941

Death Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: William Sr

Mother: Lessie Atkins

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Gordon Atkins Forrest began in 1910 in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Gordon Atkins Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Gordon Atkins Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Gordon Atkins Forrest passed away in 1941 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Gordon Atkins Forrest began in 1910 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Gordon Atkins Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Gordon Atkins Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Gordon Atkins Forrest passed away in 1941 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr
1882–1960
Birth Location: Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Lessie Atkins
1891–1985
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gordon Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Gordon Forrest
1910–1941
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Penn Forrest Sr
1882–1960
Tabernacle, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Lessie (Beatrice) Atkins
1891–1985
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Leven (James) Forrest
1849–1935
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Lucy (L.) Callis
1851–1915
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Forrest
1802–1882
Sarah Hunley
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Gordon Forrest's Timeline

6 Records

1910
22 Jun 1910
Birth of Gordon Atkins Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Gordon Atkins Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Gordon Atkins Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 30
Gordon Atkins Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1941
27 Jun 1941
Age 31
Death of Gordon Atkins Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1941
29 Jun 1941
Age 31
Burial of Gordon Atkins Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1910
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 255
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 114-50
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342204
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342204

    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-t0627-04312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 114-50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 114-50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 255

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1941
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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