YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

John D. Forsythe 1855 – 1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 April 1855

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 27 December 1914

Death Location: Guernsey, Ohio, USA

Father: Pvt Forsyth

Mother: Agnes Duff

Spouse(s): Alice Woodburn

Children(s): Elsie Forsythe, Mary Forsythe, Hazel Chadwell, Bessie Forsythe, John Forsythe, John Forsythe

John D. Forsythe was born in 1855 in Ohio, the child of Pvt Thomas Frame Forsyth and Agnes Carrick Duff. In 1860, John D. Forsythe resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio. In 1870, John D. Forsythe resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA. John D. Forsythe married Alice Woodburn, and had children including Elsie B Forsythe, Mary F Forsythe, Hazel B. Chadwell, Bessie H Forsythe, John W Forsythe, John R Forsythe. John D. Forsythe passed away in 1914 in Guernsey, Ohio, USA.

Find more search results for John Forsythe
JF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

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

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John D. Forsythe was born in 1855 in Ohio, the child of Pvt Thomas Frame Forsyth and Agnes Carrick Duff.
  • In 1860, John D. Forsythe resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio.
  • In 1870, John D. Forsythe resided in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA.
  • John D. Forsythe married Alice Woodburn, and had children including Elsie B Forsythe, Mary F Forsythe, Hazel B. Chadwell, Bessie H Forsythe, John W Forsythe, John R Forsythe.
  • John D. Forsythe passed away in 1914 in Guernsey, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pvt Forsyth
1823 – 1903
Birth Location: Wills, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
PF
Agnes Duff
1829 – 1883
Birth Location: Bloomfield, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
AD

Spouses(s)

Alice Woodburn
1863 – 1941
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
AW

Children(s)

Elsie Forsythe
1882 –
Birth Location: Ohio
EF
Mary Forsythe
1887 –
Birth Location: Ohio
MF
Hazel Chadwell
1889 – 1980
Birth Location: –
HC
Bessie Forsythe
1889 –
Birth Location: Ohio
BF
John Forsythe
1896 –
Birth Location: Ohio
JF
John Forsythe
1903 –
Birth Location: Ohio
JF

John Forsythe's Ancestors

Self
John Forsythe
1855 – 1914
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Pvt Thomas Frame Forsyth
1823 – 1903
Wills, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Agnes (Carrick) Duff
1829 – 1883
Bloomfield, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Robert (H,) Forsythe
Sarah (Sally) Frame
1803 – 1863
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
David Duff
1788 – 1865
Pennsylvania, USA
Jane Kerr
1787 – 1852
Marsh Creek, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Forsyth
1745 – 1795
Agness Bell
1765 – 1838
Pvt Duff\Duffey
1754 – 1826
Margaret Larimer
1760 – 1837
James Kerr
1752 – 1825
Agnes Carrick
1751 – 1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Forsyth
1715 – 1766
Sarah
George Bell
1730 – 1800
Mary McCracken
1731 – 1827
John Duffey
1730 – 1796
Thomas Larimer
1740 – 1816
Catherine Thomas
1750 – 1817
John Kerr
1715 – 1759
Martha Darby
1711 – 1789
John Carrick
1712 – 1812
Mary Polly
1715 –

John Forsythe's Descendants

1.
JF
John (D.) Forsythe (15 April 1855 – 27 December 1914) m. Alice Woodburn (2 February 1863 – 25 April 1941)
  1. 1. Elsie (B) Forsythe (Oct 1882 – )
  2. 2. Mary (F) Forsythe (Jan 1887 – )
  3. 3. Hazel (B.) Chadwell (Abt 1889 – Abt 1980)
  4. 4. Bessie (H) Forsythe (abt 1889 – )
  5. 5. John (W) Forsythe (Jan 1896 – )
  6. 6. John (R) Forsythe (abt 1903 – )

John Forsythe's Timeline

8 Records

1855
15 April 1855
Birth of John D. Forsythe in Ohio
Ohio
1860
1860
Age 5
John D. Forsythe resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio
1870
1870
Age 15
John D. Forsythe resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John D. Forsythe resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
John D. Forsythe resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
John D. Forsythe resided here in Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1914
27 December 1914
Age 59
Death of John D. Forsythe in Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Guernsey, Ohio, USA
1915
6 Apr 1915
Age 60
John D. Forsythe - Probate in Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Guernsey, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 April 1855
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: 1020; Family History Film: 1255020; Page: 136C; Enumeration District: 070; Image: 0406
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: M593_1206; Page: 465B; Image: 8217; Family History Library Film: 552705
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: 1273; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1241273
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: M653_969; Page: 187; Family History Library Film: 803969
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T624_1186; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1375199
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: M653_969; Page: 187; Family History Library Film: 803969

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: M593_1206; Page: 465B; Image: 8217; Family History Library Film: 552705

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: 1020; Family History Film: 1255020; Page: 136C; Enumeration District: 070; Image: 0406

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: 1273; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1241273

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Guernsey, Ohio; Roll: T624_1186; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1375199

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 December 1914
    Event Place: Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2007
    [2] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, Record of Wills, 1812-1918; Index, 1812-1972; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Guernsey County); Probate Place: Guernsey, Ohio
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kimbolton, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Guernsey, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998, Record of Wills, 1812-1918; Index, 1812-1972; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Guernsey County); Probate Place: Guernsey, Ohio
Find more search results for John Forsythe

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE