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Michael Forrest 1817–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1817

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: 29 Jan 1887

Death Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: John Forrest

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Catherine (Hoor)

Children(s): James Forrest, Ellen Forrest, Catherine Forrest

The story of Michael Forrest began in 1817 in Ireland. In 1840, Michael Forrest resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1850, Michael Forrest resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA. Michael Forrest married Catherine Hoar Hoor, and had children including Catherine Catharine Forrest, Ellen Forrest, James Forrest. Michael Forrest passed away in 1887 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael Forrest began in 1817 in Ireland.
  • In 1840, Michael Forrest resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1850, Michael Forrest resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • Michael Forrest married Catherine Hoar Hoor, and had children including Catherine Catharine Forrest, Ellen Forrest, James Forrest.
  • Michael Forrest passed away in 1887 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Forrest
1790–
Birth Location: –
JF
Mary None
1795–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Catherine (Hoor)
1818–1875
Birth Location: Ireland
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Children(s)

James Forrest
1842–1894
Birth Location: New York, USA
JF
Ellen Forrest
1842–1892
Birth Location: New York, USA
EF
Catherine Forrest
1849–1903
Birth Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
CF

Michael Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Michael Forrest
1817–1887
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
John Forrest
1790–
Mary
1795–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Michael Forrest's Descendants

1.
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Michael Forrest (Abt. 1817–29 Jan 1887) m. Catherine (Hoar) (Hoor) (Abt. 1818–18 Jan 1875)
  1. 1. James Forrest 1842–1894 m. Margaret Rand 1837–1917
    1. 1. John (Joseph) Forrest 1871– m. Estella (Beatrice) Eastman 1875–1950
      1. 1. Clarence (Howard) Forrest 1901–1940 m. Marion (Isabella) Choate 1901–1951
        1. 1. John (Joseph) Forrest 1925–1978 m. Geraldine (Evelyn) Townsend 1926–2013
        2. 2. Harold (Clinton) Forrest 1920–1995 m. Hulda (Ottilia) Kivela 1919–1999
        3. 3. Esther (Marion) Forrest 1923–1994 m. Jonas (Alfred Ypya) Jr. 1908–1968 m. Dean Martin 1929–1977 m. Homer (Seth Funk) TSgt. 1919–1990
        4. 4. June (Meredith) Forrest 1932–2002 m. Clyde (Olin) Plunkett 1933–2004 m. Arthur (Adolph "Pip") Granfors 1914–1972
        5. 5. Clarence (Alfred) Forrest 1939–1966 m. Carole (Ann "Nana") Moxcey 1936–2016
        6. 6. Arthur (Herbert) Forrest 1926–1926
        7. 7. Alvin (Eastman) Forrest 1926–1926
        8. 8. James (Richard) Forrest 1926–1926
        9. 9. Estella (Elizabeth) Forrest 1919–2008 m. Matti (Earl "Mush") Granfors 1918–1994
      2. 2. Clifford (James) Forrest 1894–1958 m. Lois (Virginia (Louise)) Condon 1896–1983
      3. 3. Clinton (Eastman) Forrest 1896–1952 m. Edith (Elvera) Hanson 1895–1986
        1. 1. Clinton (Alfred) Forrest 1925–1980 m. Theresa 1925–
    2. 2. James Forrest 1870–
    3. 3. Anne ("Annie" Mary) Forrest 1865–1880
  2. 2. Ellen Forrest 1842–1892
  3. 3. Catherine ((Catharine)) Forrest 1849–1903

Michael Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1817
Abt. 1817
Birth of Michael Forrest in Ireland
Ireland
1840
1840
Age 23
Michael Forrest resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
Michael Forrest resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1862
1862
Age 45
Michael Forrest resided here in Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Michael Forrest resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1880
1880
Age 63
Michael Forrest resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1887
29 Jan 1887
Age 70
Death of Michael Forrest in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1817
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 108; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 096
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: M593_114; Page: 592A; Family History Library Film: 545613
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 48; Page: 196A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 30; Page: 173; Family History Library Film: 0003022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 48; Page: 196A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: M593_114; Page: 592A; Family History Library Film: 545613

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: 108; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 096

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
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