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James Martin Forrester 1834–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1834

Birth Location: Macon, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 27 Nov 1914

Death Location: Macon County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Johathan Forrester

Mother: Lucinda Millsaps

Spouse(s): Martha Mason

Children(s): Johnathan Forrester, Addie Forrester, Martha Forrester, James Jr, Virginia Forrester, David Forrester, Nancy Forrester, Lucinda Forrester, Lovada Forrester, Martin Forrester, Harriet Forrester, William Forrester

In 1834, James Martin Forrester entered the world in Macon, North Carolina, USA, born to Johathan Forrester And Lucinda Millsaps. In 1850, James Martin Forrester resided in Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, James Martin Forrester resided in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA. James Martin Forrester married Martha Ann Annie Mason, and had children including Addie Forrester, David Columbus Forrester, Harriet Forrester, James Martin Forrester Jr, Johnathan A Forrester, Lovada Jane Forrester, Lucinda J Forrester, Martha Forrester, Martin M Forrester, Nancy Caroline Callie Forrester, Virginia Jennie Forrester, William Alfred Forrester. James Martin Forrester passed away in 1914 in Macon County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, James Martin Forrester entered the world in Macon, North Carolina, USA, born to Johathan Forrester And Lucinda Millsaps.
  • In 1850, James Martin Forrester resided in Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, James Martin Forrester resided in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Martin Forrester married Martha Ann Annie Mason, and had children including Addie Forrester, David Columbus Forrester, Harriet Forrester, James Martin Forrester Jr, Johnathan A Forrester, Lovada Jane Forrester, Lucinda J Forrester, Martha Forrester, Martin M Forrester, Nancy Caroline Callie Forrester, Virginia Jennie Forrester, William Alfred Forrester.
  • James Martin Forrester passed away in 1914 in Macon County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johathan Forrester
1804–1860
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina
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Lucinda Millsaps
1810–1880
Birth Location: N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Martha Mason
1837–1898
Birth Location: Macon, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Johnathan Forrester
1859–1930
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Addie Forrester
1869–1931
Birth Location: Flats, Macon, North Carolina, USA
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Martha Forrester
1872–1931
Birth Location: , Macon, North Carolina, USA
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James Jr
1873–1935
Birth Location: , Macon, North Carolina, USA
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Virginia Forrester
1874–1897
Birth Location: Macon, North Carolina, United States
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David Forrester
1877–1952
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Nancy Forrester
1879–1951
Birth Location: Jahr, North Carolina, USA
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Lucinda Forrester
1860–1937
Birth Location: Macon, North Carolina, United States
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Lovada Forrester
1864–1897
Birth Location: Macon County, North Carolina
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Martin Forrester
1868–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Harriet Forrester
1862–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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William Forrester
1855–1903
Birth Location: Nantahala, Swain, North Carolina, United States
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James Forrester's Ancestors

Self
James Forrester
1834–1914
Birth Place: Macon, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Johathan Forrester
1804–1860
Wilkes, North Carolina
Lucinda Millsaps
1810–1880
N.C.
Grandparents
Fielding (H) Forrester
1769–1855
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Mary (E) Forrester
1787–
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Thomas Millsaps
1795–1858
North Carolina, United States
Jenny Dearing
1795–1839
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Forrester
1750–1815
Mary Jouette
1750–1848
Thomas Millsap
1767–1856
Mary Harrison
1767–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Forrester's Descendants

1.
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James (Martin) Forrester (Jul 1834–27 Nov 1914) m. Martha (Ann "Annie") Mason (Feb 1837–1898)
  1. 1. Johnathan (A) Forrester 1859–1930 m. Elizabeth Wilson 1859–1948
    1. 1. Dee (Alexander) Forrester 1883–1971 m. Elizabeth ('Mary' (Lizzie Beth)) Ray 1894–1935
      1. 1. Elsie Forrester 1924–2002
    2. 2. Richard (Leander “Lee”) Forrester 1883–1960 m. Vinnia (L) Scarberry 1887–1945
      1. 1. Pearl Forrester 1918–1996 m. Tilmon (W) Waters 1914–1973
        1. 1. Bobby (Ray) Waters 1936–1989
      2. 2. Cozy (Addille) Forrester 1920–1978
      3. 3. Arnold (J) Forrester 1926–
      4. 4. Harvey (F) Forrester 1913–1970
      5. 5. Fannie (F) Forrester 1903–1989 m. Johnie (O) Fleming 1915–2014
      6. 6. Willie (Judson “Bill”) Forrester 1908–1969 m. Ines (Olivia) Standridge 1912–1979
        1. 1. Jake (“J W”) Forrester 1929–1975
        2. 2. Sylvia (Lee) Forrester 1934–1993
        3. 3. Norma (L) Forrester 1938–2018
        4. 4. Louise Forrester 1938–1938
        5. 5. Brenda (Sue) Forrester 1949–2007
        6. 6. Jimmy Forrester 1944–1975
        7. 7. Claudia (Marie) Fowler 1931–2002 m. Earl (Earnest Fell) Sr 1924–2011 m. Freddie (General) Fowler 1927–2015
        8. 8. Patricia (A) Forrester 1942–1996
        9. 9. Carlene (C) Forrester 1941–2022
      7. 7. Troy (Garner) Forrester 1905–1955
      8. 8. James (Richard) Forrester 1912–1936
    3. 3. Harriet (Louiza) Forrester 1880–1958
    4. 4. John (David) Forrester 1904–1967
    5. 5. Nancy (Niagara) Forrester 1897–1974 m. Charlie (Samuel) Hoyle 1900–1968
      1. 1. Vernon (Garfield) Hoyle 1919–2009
      2. 2. Robert (Johnson) Hoyle 1921–2013
      3. 3. Gracie (Arlene) Hoyle 1928–2002
      4. 4. L. (Doyle "LD") Hoyle 1931–2012
      5. 5. Jonathan (Dalton) Hoyle 1936–2010
      6. 6. Lillian (Louvina) Hoyle 1923–1996
      7. 7. Charles (Samuel Hoyle) jr 1926–1929
    6. 6. Kansas (Melvina) Forrester 1892–1978
    7. 7. Henry (J) Forrester 1891–1928 m. Clara (Jane) Maxwell 1891–1959
      1. 1. Shelby (Lee) Forrester 1928–1986 m. Frankie Allen 1929–1978
      2. 2. Ivie Forrester 1924–1982
      3. 3. Minnie (C) Forrester 1920–2003
      4. 4. Albert (Asberry) Forrester 1912–1988
      5. 5. Elsie (Mae) Forrester 1917–1950
      6. 6. Mamie (Eunice) Forrester 1917–1992
      7. 7. Harvey (Harrison) Forrester 1915–1996
    8. 8. Alabama ("Allie") Forrester 1894–
  2. 2. Addie Forrester 1869–1931 m. Henry (G.A.) Wilson 1849–1930
  3. 3. Martha Forrester 1872–1931
  4. 4. James (Martin Forrester) Jr 1873–1935 m. Elora (Samantha “Sis”) Guffey 1883–1963
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Forrester 1901–1983 m. Charles (Sidney) Buchanan 1896–1953
      1. 1. Mildred (Odema) Buchanan 1923–1998 m. Boyd (Manson) Ledford 1904–1964
        1. 1. Harold (Joseph) Ledford 1940–2007
        2. 2. Warren (E.) Ledford 1948–1999
      2. 2. Lloyd (Emmett) Buchanan 1921–1985
      3. 3. James (Leander) Buchanan 1932–1973 m. Leola (Mae) Barrier 1933–2009
      4. 4. Barbara (Sue) Buchanan 1937–1939
      5. 5. Charles (Doyle Buchanan) Jr 1935–2008
      6. 6. Wilma Buchanan 1941–2023
    2. 2. Bertha (Virgina Ann) Forrester 1900–1980 m. Jerry (Alexander Dills) Sr 1896–1972
      1. 1. Jerry (Alexander Dills) Jr 1927–1978
      2. 2. Nellie (Ann) Dills 1936–2016
      3. 3. Edward (Jackson) Dills 1934–2016
      4. 4. Olive (Irene) Dills 1916–2007
      5. 5. Keith (Douglas) Dills 1940–1996
      6. 6. Donald (Robert) Dills 1918–1951
      7. 7. James (Giles) Dills 1929–1987
      8. 8. Edith (Clarice) Dills 1920–1959
      9. 9. Frances (Athea Joyce) Dills 1931–2006
    3. 3. Florence Forrester 1902–1917
    4. 4. James Forrester 1906–
    5. 5. Lemarc Forrester 1919–
  5. 5. Virginia (“Jennie”) Forrester 1874–1897
  6. 6. David (Columbus) Forrester 1877–1952 m. Lydia (Jane) Flowers 1882–1964
    1. 1. Robert (James) Forrester 1906–1983
    2. 2. William (Andrew) Forrester 1917–1991
    3. 3. Martha Forrester 1921–1997
    4. 4. Pearl (Ann) Forrester 1919–1920
    5. 5. Dallas (E.) Forrester 1913–1997
    6. 6. Frank (Richard) Forrester 1908–1960
    7. 7. Sarah (Alice) Forrester 1910–2006 m. William (Raymond) Jarnigan 1907–1976
      1. 1. Betty (Jean) Collins 1936–2018 m. Edison Collins 1936–2011
      2. 2. Janice Gregg 1940–2011 m. Floyd (Gregg) Sr. 1945–2008
    8. 8. Alcie (Paralee) Moore 1915–2000
  7. 7. Nancy (Caroline (Callie)) Forrester 1879–1951 m. William (Arthur) Bryant 1878–1943
    1. 1. Aleni (Clifford) Bryant 1902–1929 m. Raleigh (Russell) Dehart 1893–1980 m. Loyd Ratcliff 1876–1963
      1. 1. James (Claude) Bryant 1926–1998
      2. 2. Norma Morgan 1921–2000 m. Henry (William) Postell 1909–1973
        1. 1. Leroy (James) Postell 1945–1945
        2. 2. Barbara (Kay) Lynn 1949–2012
        3. 3. Linda (Claudene) Postell 1944–1945
        4. 4. Geneva (Mae) Postell 1947–1948
      3. 3. Lenora (Marie) Ratler 1927–2008 m. Robert (Leon) Wiley 1916–1989
      4. 4. Emma (Rattliff) (Owl) 1929–1980
    2. 2. Ona Bryant 1910–1977 m. Grantham Allen 1900–1992
      1. 1. Lois (Marie) Allen 1939–1939
      2. 2. Lila (Mae) Norris 1937–2021 m. William (Isaac Norris) Sr 1934–1994
    3. 3. Florence Bryant 1914–1988
    4. 4. Elbert Bryant 1918–1997
  8. 8. Lucinda (J.) Forrester 1860–1937 m. William (J.) Franks 1840–1929
    1. 1. Raleigh (Lewis Franks) Sr 1895–1975 m. Izetta (Wilson) Franks 1899–1988
      1. 1. Sarah (Lucille) Franks 1926–2000
    2. 2. Henry (Judson) Franks 1889–1970
    3. 3. Andrew Franks 1883–1958
    4. 4. Flain Franks 1898–
    5. 5. Samuel (Carroll) Franks 1875–1958 m. Margaret (Louise Josephine “ Maggie”) Irby 1899–1987
      1. 1. Hester Franks 1910–
      2. 2. Willie Franks 1912–
      3. 3. Gowell Franks 1905–
      4. 4. Bertie (Lee) Franks 1920–1993
      5. 5. John Franks 1908–
      6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Franks 1928–1936
      7. 7. Virginia (Edith) Franks 1931–1995
      8. 8. Robert (Lafayette) Franks 1923–2003
      9. 9. Samual (Carold) Franks 1921–1990
      10. 10. Leila (Viola) Franks 1926–1983
    6. 6. Letha Franks 1887–
    7. 7. James (H) Franks 1879–
    8. 8. Lillie (C) Franks 1892–
    9. 9. John Franks 1880–
  9. 9. Lovada (Jane) Forrester 1864–1897 m. John (Allen Beauergard) DeHart 1862–1947
    1. 1. Raleigh (Russell) Dehart 1893–1980 m. Aleni (Clifford) Bryant 1902–1929
    2. 2. David (Martin) Dehart 1888–1966
    3. 3. Harvey (Timuel) Dehart 1890–1964
  10. 10. Martin (M) Forrester 1868–1931
  11. 11. Harriet Forrester 1862–1880
  12. 12. William (Alfred) Forrester 1855–1903 m. Rachel (Nigara) Wilson 1862–1945
    1. 1. George (Harrison) Forrester 1888–1966 m. Ida (Louvada) Thompson 1893–1932
      1. 1. Pearl (Elzora) Forrester 1915–1977
      2. 2. Ruby (E) Forrester 1926–1997 m. Birchard Postell 1912–
      3. 3. elvie (beatrice) forrester 1913–1914
      4. 4. Ira (Johnson) Forrester 1930–1996
      5. 5. James (Alfred) Forrester 1928–2006
      6. 6. Martha (Ethel) Forrester 1924–1991
      7. 7. Henry (Ervin) Forrester 1923–1959
      8. 8. Merry (Essie Nigara) Forrester 1919–2003 m. William (Bass) Jr 1897–1981
      9. 9. Oca Forrester 1932–2012
      10. 10. earl (thomas) forrester 1915–1975
    2. 2. Dolphus (Cling) Forrester 1880–1966 m. Elanora (“Nora”) Brock 1889–1954
      1. 1. Samuel (Cleofus) Forrester 1924–2017
      2. 2. Virgil (E.) Forrester 1927–2009
      3. 3. Luther (Linell) Forrester 1913–1984
      4. 4. Edward (Thomas) Forrester 1922–1983
      5. 5. Elvert (Lester) Forrester 1931–1995
    3. 3. Jesse (Andrew) Forrester 1883–1970
    4. 4. Letha (Lumer) Forrester 1885–1957 m. James (A) Conley 1883–
    5. 5. Nancy (A) Forrester 1894–1903
    6. 6. Martha (Selie) Forrester 1897–1987 m. Buddy (Lawson) Harris 1899–1988
      1. 1. Vera (Olivia) Jenders 1928–2003
      2. 2. Dovie (Alice) Kuespert 1924–1991
      3. 3. Treva (Ellen) Quinn 1921–2016
    7. 7. Henry (Martin) Forrester 1899–1998 m. Sleetie (May) Chew 1916–1996
      1. 1. Josephene Forrester 1937–1940
      2. 2. Cecil (Alfred) Forrester 1933–2008 m. Wilma (Jean) Forrester 1937–2013
      3. 3. Leroy Forrester 1943–2014
      4. 4. James (Z) Forrester 1935–2020
      5. 5. Judy (D) Forrester 1947–2021
    8. 8. Emma (Jane) Forrester 1891–1983
    9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Forrester 1904–1982

James Forrester's Timeline

7 Records

1834
Jul 1834
Birth of James Martin Forrester in Macon, North Carolina, USA
Macon, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 16
James Martin Forrester resided here in Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
James Martin Forrester resided here in Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
James Martin Forrester resided here in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
James Martin Forrester resided here in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 66
James Martin Forrester resided here in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1914
27 Nov 1914
Age 80
Death of James Martin Forrester in Macon County, North Carolina, USA
Macon County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1834
    Event Place: Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 545D; Enumeration District: 122
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 325A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241204
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M653_904; Page: 287; Family History Lib
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 636; Page: 320b
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Tennessee Valley, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 636; Page: 320b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Burningtown, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M653_904; Page: 287; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1146; Page: 325A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 545D; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241204

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1914
    Event Place: Macon County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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