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James Walter Forrest 1891–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1891

Birth Location: Valdosta, GA

Death Date: 2 Apr 1948

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: James Forest

Mother: Emma Kinsley

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

James Walter Forrest was born in 1891 in Valdosta, GA, the child of James E Forest And Emma Kinsley. In 1900, James Walter Forrest resided in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA. James Walter Forrest married Louise Brinkley, and had children including Vivian Forrest. James Walter Forrest passed away in 1948 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • James Walter Forrest was born in 1891 in Valdosta, GA, the child of James E Forest And Emma Kinsley.
  • In 1900, James Walter Forrest resided in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
  • James Walter Forrest married Louise Brinkley, and had children including Vivian Forrest.
  • James Walter Forrest passed away in 1948 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Forrest's Ancestors

Self
James Forrest
1891–1948
Birth Place: Valdosta, GA
Parents
James E Forest
1865–
Georgia, USA
Emma Kinsley
1880–
Georgia
Grandparents
Elbert Forrest
1836–1922
Georgia
Louise Forrest
1837–1900
South Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Forrest's Timeline

9 Records

1891
19 Nov 1891
Birth of James Walter Forrest in Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, GA
1891
19 Nov 1891
Birth of James Walter Forrest
None
1900
1900
Age 9
James Walter Forrest resided here in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
James Walter Forrest resided here in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
1913
1913
Age 22
James Walter Forrest resided here in Valdosta, Georgia, USA
Valdosta, Georgia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
James Walter Forrest resided here in Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
James Walter Forrest resided here in Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
James Walter Forrest resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1948
2 Apr 1948
Age 57
Death of James Walter Forrest in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Valdosta, GA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Georgia, U.S., World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 128
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 2340771
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Lowndes County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: 209; Page: 49; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240209
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1891
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: 209; Page: 49; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1240209

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Valdosta, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Lowndes County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Lowndes County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 2340771

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Valdosta, Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1948
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [2] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

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