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Joseph Leonard Forrest 1890–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Dec 1890

Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 1963

Death Location: East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA

Father: Joseph Forrest

Mother: Leo Mears

Spouse(s): Alice Gersky

Children(s): Frances Forrest, Leonard Forrest

The story of Joseph Leonard Forrest began in 1890 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA. In 1889, Joseph Leonard Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Joseph Leonard Forrest resided in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA. Joseph Leonard Forrest married Alice Gersky, and had children including Frances L Forrest, Leonard Joseph Forrest. Joseph Leonard Forrest passed away in 1963 in East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Leonard Forrest began in 1890 in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1889, Joseph Leonard Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Leonard Forrest resided in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Leonard Forrest married Alice Gersky, and had children including Frances L Forrest, Leonard Joseph Forrest.
  • Joseph Leonard Forrest passed away in 1963 in East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Forrest
1869–1903
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
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Leo Mears
1871–1928
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Alice Gersky
1902–1966
Birth Location: New York, USA
AG

Children(s)

Frances Forrest
1921–2007
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Leonard Forrest
1925–2012
Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
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Joseph Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Forrest
1890–1963
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Leonard Forrest
1869–1903
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Leo (Hudson) Mears
1871–1928
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Joel "Joe") Forrest
1831–1872
Virginia, USA
Martha (Jane) Diggs
1835–
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1806–1880
Elizabeth Forrest
1803–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Joseph Forrest's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Leonard) Forrest (10 Dec 1890–26 Nov 1963) m. Alice Gersky (05 Dec 1902–26 Aug 1966)
  1. 1. Frances (L) Forrest 1921–2007
  2. 2. Leonard (Joseph) Forrest 1925–2012

Joseph Forrest's Timeline

10 Records

1889
1889
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1890
10 Dec 1890
Birth of Joseph Leonard Forrest in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in New York, Queens, New York, USA
New York, Queens, New York, USA
1940
1940
Age 50
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in Tract 382 Ad 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
Tract 382 Ad 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
Joseph Leonard Forrest resided here in New York, Queens, New York, USA
New York, Queens, New York, USA
1963
22 Nov 1963
Age 73
Death of Joseph Leonard Forrest in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1963
26 Nov 1963
Age 73
Burial of Joseph Leonard Forrest in East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA
East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02745; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-1269
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1905; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 163
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0424; FHL microfilm: 2341338
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375655
    [7] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Applications for Seaman's Protection Certificates, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Application For Seaman´s Protection Certificates; NAI: 2788575; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation; Record Group Number: 41; Box Number: 256
    [10] New York, New York, U.S., Death Index
    [11] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [12] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: 939; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 41-2058
    [14] Virginia, U.S., Department of Military Affairs Records, 1876-1947, Libary of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Organization cards of the Virginia Dept of Military Affairs

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Portsmouth Ward 4, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1642; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375655

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portsmouth Madison Ward, Portsmouth (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1905; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Queens (Districts 251-500), Queens, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Queens, Queens, New York; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0424; FHL microfilm: 2341338

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02745; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-1269

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tract 382 Ad 4, New York, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02745; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 41-1269

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: New York, Queens, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: New York, Queens, New York; Roll: 939; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 41-2058

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Queenstown, New York (City), USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1963
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] New York, New York, U.S., Death Index
    [5] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1963
    Event Place: East Farmingdale, Suffolk, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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