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Joel Davis Forsythe 1808–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 January 1808

Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 20 October 1845

Death Location: Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Forsythe

Mother: Elizabeth Shepperson

Spouse(s): Mary Taylor

Children(s): William Forsythe, Emily Render, Alonzo Forsythe, David Forsythe, Martha Forsythe, Elizabeth Forsythe

In 1808, Joel Davis Forsythe entered the world in Logan County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Forsythe And Elizabeth S Shepperson. In 1840, Joel Davis Forsythe resided in Butler, Kentucky, USA. In 1845, Joel Davis Forsythe resided in Butler, Kentucky. Joel Davis Forsythe married Mary Irene Taylor, and had children including Alonzo D Forsythe, David Degrafton Forsythe, Elizabeth Forsythe, Emily Franklin Render, Martha Davis Forsythe, William Edmonson Forsythe. Joel Davis Forsythe passed away in 1845 in Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1808, Joel Davis Forsythe entered the world in Logan County, Kentucky, USA, born to William Forsythe And Elizabeth S Shepperson.
  • In 1840, Joel Davis Forsythe resided in Butler, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1845, Joel Davis Forsythe resided in Butler, Kentucky.
  • Joel Davis Forsythe married Mary Irene Taylor, and had children including Alonzo D Forsythe, David Degrafton Forsythe, Elizabeth Forsythe, Emily Franklin Render, Martha Davis Forsythe, William Edmonson Forsythe.
  • Joel Davis Forsythe passed away in 1845 in Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joel Forsythe's Ancestors

Self
Joel Forsythe
1808–1845
Birth Place: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Forsythe
1765–1819
Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (S) Shepperson
1778–1830
Prince Edward, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert Forsyth
1744–1802
Ulster, Northern Ireland
Anne Dolson
1748–1837
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Lydia (Maria) Page
1755–1807
England
Thomas Shepperson
1752–
, Of Prince Edward, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1719–1785
Elizabeth Boswell
1722–1805
Lydia Tilyard
1724–1805
William Page
1730–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Forsythe
1681–1732
Janet Ferguson
1685–1745
Henry Tilliard
1691–1760
Mary William
1691–1744

Joel Forsythe's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Davis) Forsythe (30 January 1808–20 October 1845) m. Mary (Irene) Taylor (1 May 1811–13 Nov 1857)
  1. 1. William (Edmonson) Forsythe 1837–1898 m. Charlotte (Ann) Austin 1842–1919
    1. 1. Grafton (Crittenden) Forsythe 1864–1932 m. Emma (Adelia "Delia") Rone 1870–1953
      1. 1. Walter (Forsythe,) Sr. 1893–1962 m. Effie (Jane) Lindsey 1895–1954 m. May F. 1894–
        1. 1. Ben (Justice) Forsythe 1921–1978 m. Ruth (Mildred) Grant 1919–2007
        2. 2. Jesse (G) Forsythe 1921–1968 m. Gladys (Venn) Grant 1921–2005
        3. 3. Jewell (Beatrice) Garrison 1926–2013 m. Ben (M) Garrison 1916–
        4. 4. Walter (Forsythe) Jr 1912–1956
        5. 5. Jesse (G) Forsythe 1921–
      2. 2. Anna ("Annie") Forsythe 1891–1968
      3. 3. Shelby (Clay) Forsythe 1892–1972
      4. 4. William (Columbus) Forsythe 1898–1972
      5. 5. Grafton (Crittenden) Forsythe 1900–1946
      6. 6. Wilfred (M) Frsythe 1908–
      7. 7. Mildred (Idella) Forsythe 1910–1997
      8. 8. Maxine Forsythe 1907–2002
    2. 2. William (Thomas) Forsythe 1872–1952
    3. 3. Robert (Davis) Forsythe 1866–1946
    4. 4. Mattie (E) Forsythe 1875–1877
    5. 5. Rose Forsythe 1883–1968
    6. 6. Mary (Irene) Forsythe 1869–1870
  2. 2. Emily (Franklin) Render 1845–1912
  3. 3. Alonzo (D) Forsythe 1844–1895
  4. 4. David (DeGrafton) Forsythe 1839–1852
  5. 5. Martha (Davis) Forsythe 1835–1889
  6. 6. Elizabeth Forsythe 1831–1875

Joel Forsythe's Timeline

5 Records

1808
30 January 1808
Birth of Joel Davis Forsythe in Logan County, Kentucky, USA
Logan County, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 32
Joel Davis Forsythe resided here in Butler, Kentucky, USA
Butler, Kentucky, USA
1845
Abt 1845
Age 37
Joel Davis Forsythe resided here in Butler, Kentucky
Butler, Kentucky
1845
20 October 1845
Age 37
Death of Joel Davis Forsythe in Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
1845
27 Dec 1845
Age 37
Joel Davis Forsythe - Probate in Butler, Kentucky, USA
Butler, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 January 1808
    Event Place: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1845
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1845
    Event Place: Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodbury, Butler County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Butler, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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