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Joseph Forrest 1868–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1868

Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 01 DEC 1929

Death Location: Woolwich, London, England

Father: Benjamin Forrest

Mother: Mary Waterston

Spouse(s): Margaret Metcalf

Children(s): Ophelia Forrest

The story of Joseph Forrest began in 1868 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. In 1871, Joseph Forrest resided in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Stephen, Northumberland, E. In 1881, Joseph Forrest resided in Elswick, Northumberland, England. Joseph Forrest married Margaret Metcalf, and had children including Ophelia Phyllis Forrest. Joseph Forrest passed away in 1929 in Woolwich, London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Forrest began in 1868 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
  • In 1871, Joseph Forrest resided in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Stephen, Northumberland, E.
  • In 1881, Joseph Forrest resided in Elswick, Northumberland, England.
  • Joseph Forrest married Margaret Metcalf, and had children including Ophelia Phyllis Forrest.
  • Joseph Forrest passed away in 1929 in Woolwich, London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Forrest
1848–1923
Birth Location: Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
BF
Mary Waterston
1848–1911
Birth Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
MW

Spouses(s)

Margaret Metcalf
1872–1943
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
MM

Children(s)

Ophelia Forrest
1894–1972
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, England
OF

Joseph Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Forrest
1868–1929
Birth Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Parents
Benjamin Forrest
1848–1923
Monkwearmouth, Durham, England
Mary (Elizabeth) Waterston
1848–1911
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Grandparents
Joseph Waterston
1816–1881
Morpeth, Northumberland, England
Mary Gibson
1816–1850
Bedlington, Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
John Waterston
1783–1852
Margaret Harcus
1788–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Waterston
1745–1837
Jane Cowens
1740–
Edward Harcus
1758–1830
Sarah Hall
1760–1830

Joseph Forrest's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Forrest (1868–01 DEC 1929) m. Margaret Metcalf (18 MAY 1872–30 Oct 1943)
  1. 1. Ophelia (Phyllis) Forrest 1894–1972 m. William (George) Goulding 1895–1950
    1. 1. Colin (Forrest) Goulding 1920–1982
    2. 2. Ruby (B) Goulding 1917–

Joseph Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1868
1868
Birth of Joseph Forrest in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1871
1871
Age 3
Joseph Forrest resided here in Newcastle upon Tyne, St Stephen, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, St Stephen, Northumberland, England
1881
1881
Age 13
Joseph Forrest resided here in Elswick, Northumberland, England
Elswick, Northumberland, England
1893
April 1893
Age 25
Joseph Forrest was married in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1901
1901
Age 33
Joseph Forrest resided here in Woolwich, London, England
Woolwich, London, England
1911
1911
Age 43
Joseph Forrest resided here in Plumstead, London, England
Plumstead, London, England
1929
01 DEC 1929
Age 61
Death of Joseph Forrest in Woolwich, London, England
Woolwich, London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5054; Folio: 16; Page: 25; GSU roll: 1342219
    [3] General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1d; Page: 1130
    [4] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5081; Folio: 50; Page: 9; GSU roll: 847385
    [5] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 564; Folio: 110; Page: 17
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1893
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, St Stephen, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5081; Folio: 50; Page: 9; GSU roll: 847385

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Elswick, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5054; Folio: 16; Page: 25; GSU roll: 1342219

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Woolwich, London, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 564; Folio: 110; Page: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Plumstead, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 DEC 1929
    Event Place: Woolwich, London, England
    Record Source: General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1d; Page: 1130
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