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Joseph Forbes 1820 – 1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 February 1820

Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 3 May 1891

Death Location: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA

Father: David Sr.

Mother: Margurite Sellars

Spouse(s): Sarah Forbes

Children(s): Clarissa Forbes, Fanny Forbes, David Forbes, Gutrage Forbes, Charles Forbes, Simon Forbes, William Forbes

In 1820, Joseph Forbes entered the world in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to David Forbes, Sr. and Margurite Margaret Sellars. In 1850, Joseph Forbes resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Joseph Forbes resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Joseph Forbes married Sarah Forbes, and had children including Clarissa Margaret "Betty" Forbes, Fanny Forbes, David Forbes, Gutrage Forbes, Charles W Forbes, Simon Fannings Forbes, William Henry Harrison Forbes. Joseph Forbes passed away in 1891 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Joseph Forbes entered the world in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to David Forbes, Sr. and Margurite Margaret Sellars.
  • In 1850, Joseph Forbes resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Forbes resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Joseph Forbes married Sarah Forbes, and had children including Clarissa Margaret "Betty" Forbes, Fanny Forbes, David Forbes, Gutrage Forbes, Charles W Forbes, Simon Fannings Forbes, William Henry Harrison Forbes.
  • Joseph Forbes passed away in 1891 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Forbes's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Forbes
1820 – 1891
Birth Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
David Forbes, Sr.
1772 – 1852
Lee, Virginia, United States
Margurite (Margaret) Sellars
1773 – 1860
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
WILLIAM FORBES
1733 – 1819
Newe Skellater Newe Invernettie Skellater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Sophia Forbes
1736 – 1804
Scotland
John (William) Sellers
1750 – 1814
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Mary Allred
1750 – 1838
Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Skellater
1715 – 1767
Christian Gordon
1711 – 1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Forbes's Descendants

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Joseph Forbes (14 February 1820 – 3 May 1891) m. Sarah Forbes (abt 1826 – 4 Jan 1887)
  1. 1. Clarissa (Margaret "Betty") Forbes (1851 – Unknown)
  2. 2. Fanny Forbes (abt 1852 – 10 Jun 1942)
  3. 3. David Forbes (11 Nov 1853 – 19 Sep 1930) m. Mary (Jane) Chambers (1842 – 18 Jan 1929)
    1. 1. John (Wesley) Forbes (21 January 1873 – 7 March 1963) m. Evaline (Cynthia) Moffitt (17 May 1884 – 29 September 1980)
      1. 1. William Forbes (1905 – )
      2. 2. Robert Forbes (1908 – 15 January 1982)
      3. 3. James Forbes (1910 – )
      4. 4. Bernie Forbes (1913 – 27 April 2006) m. Gladas Honeycutt m. Bessie (Gene Gardner) Forbes
        1. 1. Margie Forbes ( – 9 Apr 1937)
        2. 2. Edna Adams
        3. 3. Bue-lah Chester
        4. 4. Wilma (J.) Karst
        5. 5. Burnie Forbos
        6. 6. Dixie Cristofaro
      5. 5. David Forbes (1915 – 13 October 1999) m. Myrtle Whitson (abt 1914 – )
      6. 6. Edith (Arline) Harrell (29 March 1917 – 20 June 2001)
      7. 7. Warren Forbes (1921 – 6 November 2013)
      8. 8. Arvil (Lee) Forbes (2 Dec 1923 – 15 Feb 1991) m. Eva (Nell) Osborne (20 Jul 1932 – 12/4/1989)
        1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Forbes (26 Apr 1959 – 28 Jul 2023) m. Duane (Scott) Noel (11/22/58 – )
        2. 2. Arvil (L.) Forbes
        3. 3. Frank (C.) Forbes
        4. 4. James (L.) Forbes
        5. 5. Paul (D.) Forbes
  4. 4. Gutrage Forbes (abt 1857 – 2 Oct 1945)
  5. 5. Charles (W) Forbes (abt 1862 – 6 September 1956)
  6. 6. Simon (Fannings) Forbes (9 Aug 1867 – 10 Jan 1962)
  7. 7. William (Henry Harrison) Forbes (abt 1873 – 24 Feb 1920)

Joseph Forbes's Timeline

6 Records

1820
14 February 1820
Birth of Joseph Forbes in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 30
Joseph Forbes resided here in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Joseph Forbes resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Joseph Forbes resided here in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Joseph Forbes resided here in Harrells, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Harrells, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1891
3 May 1891
Age 71
Death of Joseph Forbes in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 February 1820
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 367A; Family History Library Film: 552648
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 188A; Image: 378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 188A; Image: 378

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1149; Page: 367A; Family History Library Film: 552648

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harrells, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1891
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buladean, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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