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Malissa James 1850–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1850

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 3 Apr 1920

Death Location: Carter County Kentucky, USA

Father: Basil James

Mother: Norcissis Duncan

Spouse(s): Robert Forrest

Children(s): Rancey Forrest, Ernest Forrest, Isaiah Forrest, Nayanthan Forrest, Ethel Forrest, Sadie Forrest, Lelia Forrest, Geneva Forrest, India Forrest, Loyal Forrest, Elza Forrest

The story of Malissa James began in 1850 in Kentucky. In 1860, Malissa James resided in Carter, Kentucky, United States. In 1870, Malissa James resided in Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky. Malissa James married Robert H Forrest, and had children including Elza Randolph Forrest, Ernest Forrest, Ethel Forrest, Geneva Forrest, India Ida Forrest, Isaiah Forrest, Lelia Forrest, Loyal Forrest, Nayanthan Forrest, Rancey Rodsaeler Forrest, Sadie Forrest. Malissa James passed away in 1920 in Carter County Kentucky, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Malissa James began in 1850 in Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Malissa James resided in Carter, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1870, Malissa James resided in Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky.
  • Malissa James married Robert H Forrest, and had children including Elza Randolph Forrest, Ernest Forrest, Ethel Forrest, Geneva Forrest, India Ida Forrest, Isaiah Forrest, Lelia Forrest, Loyal Forrest, Nayanthan Forrest, Rancey Rodsaeler Forrest, Sadie Forrest.
  • Malissa James passed away in 1920 in Carter County Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Basil James
1807–
Birth Location: Kentucky
BJ
Norcissis Duncan
1806–
Birth Location: Kentucky
ND

Spouses(s)

Robert Forrest
1847–1901
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
RF

Children(s)

Rancey Forrest
1877–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky
RF
Ernest Forrest
1893–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EF
Isaiah Forrest
1873–1922
Birth Location: Kentucky
IF
Nayanthan Forrest
1878–1908
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
NF
Ethel Forrest
1885–1957
Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky, USA
EF
Sadie Forrest
1887–
Birth Location: Kentucky
SF
Lelia Forrest
1889–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky
LF
Geneva Forrest
1872–1955
Birth Location: Kentucky
GF
India Forrest
1877–1961
Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky, USA
IF
Loyal Forrest
1883–1945
Birth Location: Carter, Kentucky, USA
LF
Elza Forrest
1880–
Birth Location: Carter CO, Kentucky
EF

Malissa James's Ancestors

Self
Malissa James
1850–1920
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Basil Bazzle James
1807–
Kentucky
Norcissis (Narcissa) Duncan
1806–
Kentucky
Grandparents
John James
–1855
LeRoy Duncan
1779–1870
Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Malissa James's Descendants

1.
MJ
Malissa James (22 Feb 1850–3 Apr 1920) m. Robert (H) Forrest (3 Oct 1847–5 Mar 1901)
  1. 1. Rancey (Rodsaeler) Forrest 1877–1927 m. Eva (Lena) Kiser 1884–1914 m. Eva Forrest 1889–1919
    1. 1. Bethel Forrest 1907–
    2. 2. Narsa Forrest 1909–
    3. 3. Mary Forrest 1916–1916
    4. 4. Mansford (Kiser) Forrest 1904–1942
    5. 5. Marie (H) Forrest 1913–
    6. 6. Leona Forrest 1918–
  2. 2. Ernest Forrest 1893– m. Mollie Collins 1891–
  3. 3. Isaiah Forrest 1873–1922 m. Sarah Myers 1878–
  4. 4. Nayanthan Forrest 1878–1908 m. Neva VanHoose 1885–1957
  5. 5. Ethel Forrest 1885–1957 m. Clayborne (J) Huff 1877–
  6. 6. Sadie Forrest 1887–
  7. 7. Lelia Forrest 1889–1977
  8. 8. Geneva Forrest 1872–1955 m. Robert Gee 1867–
  9. 9. India (Ida) Forrest 1877–1961 m. John (W) Payne 1872–1926
    1. 1. Bulah Payne 1905–
    2. 2. Malissa Payne 1908–
  10. 10. Loyal Forrest 1883–1945
  11. 11. Elza (Randolph) Forrest 1880– m. Leva (Liva Olivia) Loop 1890–1949
    1. 1. Nona Forrest 1912–1996 m. Otha (Lloyd) Sheets 1910–1988
      1. 1. Joyce Sheets 1938–2015
    2. 2. Harley Forrest 1910–1976 m. Ema (J) Asburry 1913–
    3. 3. Melba (Pauline) Forrest 1914–2003 m. Earl Friend 1907–1976
    4. 4. Delbert Forrest 1918–1985 m. Francis Belyew 1924–1983
    5. 5. Paul Forrest 1920–1974
    6. 6. Robert (Edward) Forrest 1928–2007

Malissa James's Timeline

8 Records

1850
22 Feb 1850
Birth of Malissa James in Kentucky
Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 10
Malissa James resided here in Carter, Kentucky, United States
Carter, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 20
Malissa James resided here in Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky
Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 30
Malissa James resided here in Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 50
Malissa James resided here in Magisterial District 8, Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
Magisterial District 8, Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 60
Malissa James resided here in Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
1920
14 Jan 1920
Age 70
Malissa James resided here in Charlotte Furnace, Carter, Kentucky
Charlotte Furnace, Carter, Kentucky
1920
3 Apr 1920
Age 70
Death of Malissa James in Carter County Kentucky, USA
Carter County Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1850
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Charlotte Furnace, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 456.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T9_408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 613.1000; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 0505.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 145; Image: 289.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 35.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Carter, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T624_469; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 898.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Carter, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 5, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_454; Page: 145; Image: 289.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T9_408; Family History Film: 1254408; Page: 613.1000; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 0505.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 8, Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 35.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T624_469; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 898.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Charlotte Furnace, Carter, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Charlotte Furnace, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 456.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Carter County Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
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