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Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest 1872–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Oct 1872

Birth Location: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 05 Jan 1947

Death Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Father: John Forrest

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Mary Wiggs

Children(s): Olive Forrest

In 1872, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest entered the world in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Henry Forrest And Mary Indianna Parker. In 1880, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1900, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest married Mary Emma Wiggs, and had children including Olive Virginia Ollie Forrest. Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest passed away in 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest entered the world in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John Henry Forrest And Mary Indianna Parker.
  • In 1880, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1900, Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest married Mary Emma Wiggs, and had children including Olive Virginia Ollie Forrest.
  • Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest passed away in 1947 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Forrest
1844–1920
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Mary Parker
1849–1914
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Wiggs
1878–1948
Birth Location: Darlington, South Carolina, USA
MW

Children(s)

Olive Forrest
1914–2002
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
OF

Luther Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Luther Forrest
1872–1947
Birth Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Henry Forrest
1844–1920
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Indianna) Parker
1849–1914
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Forrest
1812–1883
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (A) Pugh
1812–1887
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Forrest
1775–1832
Mary Greenwell
1794–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Mary Hunley
1760–1780

Luther Forrest's Descendants

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Luther (Franklin "Frank") Forrest (10 Oct 1872–05 Jan 1947) m. Mary (Emma) Wiggs (29 Sep 1878–4 Oct 1948)
  1. 1. Olive (Virginia "Ollie") Forrest 1914–2002 m. Thomas (Cecil) Hudgins 1913–1995
    1. 1. Barbara (Evans) Hudgins 1936–1998 m. Charles (Armistead Bayne) Jr 1934–2014 m. Walter (Paul Adams) Jr 1932–2009

Luther Forrest's Timeline

11 Records

1872
10 Oct 1872
Birth of Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest in Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Washington Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Washington Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1928
1928
Age 56
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 68
Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1947
03 Jan 1947
Age 75
Death of Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1947
05 Jan 1947
Age 75
Burial of Luther Franklin "Frank" Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1872
    Event Place: Diggs, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 114-3
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1901; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 30
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342203
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City); Roll: 1984905; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 537B; Enumeration District: 048
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 537B; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Norfolk City no 1, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Norfolk (Independent City); Roll: 1984905; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1901; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342203

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 114-3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04311; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 114-3

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 05 Jan 1947
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Virginia, USA; Burial Records
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