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Nora Belle Forrest 1888–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1888

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Nov 1969

Death Location: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: Walter Forrest

Mother: Rosanna Diggs

Spouse(s): John Moss, Soloman Sr

Children(s): Solomon Keeling

In 1888, Nora Belle Forrest entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Walter Rufus Forrest And Rosanna Whitfield Diggs. In 1900, Nora Belle Forrest resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Nora Belle Forrest resided in Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Nora Belle Forrest married John William Moss, Soloman Steed Keeling Sr, and had children including Solomon Steed Keeling. Nora Belle Forrest passed away in 1969 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Nora Belle Forrest entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Walter Rufus Forrest And Rosanna Whitfield Diggs.
  • In 1900, Nora Belle Forrest resided in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Nora Belle Forrest resided in Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Nora Belle Forrest married John William Moss, Soloman Steed Keeling Sr, and had children including Solomon Steed Keeling.
  • Nora Belle Forrest passed away in 1969 in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Forrest
1859–1931
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WF
Rosanna Diggs
1859–1939
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
RD

Spouses(s)

John Moss
1888–1962
Birth Location: Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
JM
Soloman Sr
1878–1949
Birth Location: Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
SS

Children(s)

Solomon Keeling
1910–1987
Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
SK

Nora Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Nora Forrest
1888–1969
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Walter Rufus Forrest
1859–1931
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Rosanna (Whitfield) Diggs
1859–1939
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Sands (Samuel Forrest) Sr
1820–1884
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Joicey Hudgins
1816–1903
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Forrest
1802–1882
Sarah Hunley
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Nora Forrest's Descendants

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Nora (Belle) Forrest (17 Aug 1888–22 Nov 1969) m. John (William) Moss (21 May 1888–03 Mar 1962) m. Soloman (Steed Keeling) Sr (18 Feb 1878–1949)
  1. 1. Solomon (Steed) Keeling 1910–1987 m. Elizabeth (Claibourne) Moss 1916–1976

Nora Forrest's Timeline

8 Records

1888
17 Aug 1888
Birth of Nora Belle Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Nora Belle Forrest resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Nora Belle Forrest resided here in Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Nora Belle Forrest resided here in Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Nora Belle Forrest resided here in Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
Nora Belle Forrest resided here in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1969
19 Nov 1969
Age 81
Death of Nora Belle Forrest in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1969
22 Nov 1969
Age 81
Burial of Nora Belle Forrest in Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, 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] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 109
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342176
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1638; Page: 25b; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375651
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] Virginia, Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] District of Columbia, Compiled Marriage Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers
    [12] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 6, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1638; Page: 25b; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375651

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Madison Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1902; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 109

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342176

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1969
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, 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] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1969
    Event Place: Hampton, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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