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Rachel Nigara Wilson 1862–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 1862

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 3 August 1945

Death Location: Rupert, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: George Wilson

Mother: Nancy Silvers

Spouse(s): William Forrester

Children(s): George Forrester, Dolphus Forrester, Jesse Forrester, Letha Forrester, Nancy Forrester, Martha Forrester, Henry Forrester, Emma Forrester, Mary Forrester

The story of Rachel Nigara Wilson began in 1862 in North Carolina. In 1900, Rachel Nigara Wilson resided in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Rachel Nigara Wilson resided in Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA. Rachel Nigara Wilson married William Alfred Forrester, and had children including Dolphus Cling Forrester, Emma Jane Forrester, George Harrison Forrester, Henry Martin Forrester, Jesse Andrew Forrester, Letha Lumer Forrester, Martha Selie Forrester, Mary Elizabeth Forrester, Nancy A Forrester. Rachel Nigara Wilson passed away in 1945 in Rupert, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Nigara Wilson began in 1862 in North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Rachel Nigara Wilson resided in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Rachel Nigara Wilson resided in Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA.
  • Rachel Nigara Wilson married William Alfred Forrester, and had children including Dolphus Cling Forrester, Emma Jane Forrester, George Harrison Forrester, Henry Martin Forrester, Jesse Andrew Forrester, Letha Lumer Forrester, Martha Selie Forrester, Mary Elizabeth Forrester, Nancy A Forrester.
  • Rachel Nigara Wilson passed away in 1945 in Rupert, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Wilson's Ancestors

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Rachel Wilson
1862–1945
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
George Wilson
1816–1913
Burnsville, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Silvers
1825–1915
Yancey Co
Grandparents
Edward ("Big Ned") Wilson
1789–1880
South Carolina
Rachel Silver
1792–1860
Frederick, Frederick County, MD.
Great-Grandparents
Edward Wilson
1771–1863
Mary Gilbert
1775–1850
George Silver
1753–1839
Nancy Griffith
1766–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth (5xGGM)
1736–1830

Rachel Wilson's Descendants

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Rachel (Nigara) Wilson (August 1862–3 August 1945) m. William (Alfred) Forrester (1 Jan 1855–1903)
  1. 1. George (Harrison) Forrester 1888–1966 m. Ida (Louvada) Thompson 1893–1932
    1. 1. Pearl (Elzora) Forrester 1915–1977
    2. 2. Ruby (E) Forrester 1926–1997 m. Birchard Postell 1912–
    3. 3. elvie (beatrice) forrester 1913–1914
    4. 4. Ira (Johnson) Forrester 1930–1996
    5. 5. James (Alfred) Forrester 1928–2006
    6. 6. Martha (Ethel) Forrester 1924–1991
    7. 7. Henry (Ervin) Forrester 1923–1959
    8. 8. Merry (Essie Nigara) Forrester 1919–2003 m. William (Bass) Jr 1897–1981
    9. 9. Oca Forrester 1932–2012
    10. 10. earl (thomas) forrester 1915–1975
  2. 2. Dolphus (Cling) Forrester 1880–1966 m. Elanora (“Nora”) Brock 1889–1954
    1. 1. Samuel (Cleofus) Forrester 1924–2017
    2. 2. Virgil (E.) Forrester 1927–2009
    3. 3. Luther (Linell) Forrester 1913–1984
    4. 4. Edward (Thomas) Forrester 1922–1983
    5. 5. Elvert (Lester) Forrester 1931–1995
  3. 3. Jesse (Andrew) Forrester 1883–1970
  4. 4. Letha (Lumer) Forrester 1885–1957 m. James (A) Conley 1883–
  5. 5. Nancy (A) Forrester 1894–1903
  6. 6. Martha (Selie) Forrester 1897–1987 m. Buddy (Lawson) Harris 1899–1988
    1. 1. Vera (Olivia) Jenders 1928–2003
    2. 2. Dovie (Alice) Kuespert 1924–1991
    3. 3. Treva (Ellen) Quinn 1921–2016
  7. 7. Henry (Martin) Forrester 1899–1998 m. Sleetie (May) Chew 1916–1996
    1. 1. Josephene Forrester 1937–1940
    2. 2. Cecil (Alfred) Forrester 1933–2008 m. Wilma (Jean) Forrester 1937–2013
    3. 3. Leroy Forrester 1943–2014
    4. 4. James (Z) Forrester 1935–2020
    5. 5. Judy (D) Forrester 1947–2021
  8. 8. Emma (Jane) Forrester 1891–1983
  9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth) Forrester 1904–1982

Rachel Wilson's Timeline

4 Records

1862
August 1862
Birth of Rachel Nigara Wilson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 38
Rachel Nigara Wilson resided here in Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Rachel Nigara Wilson resided here in Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
1945
3 August 1945
Age 83
Death of Rachel Nigara Wilson in van buren co. arkansas
van buren co. arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 1862
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0070
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T624_66; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374079
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nantahala, Macon, North Carolina; Roll: 1204; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wheeler, Van Buren, Arkansas; Roll: T624_66; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374079

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 August 1945
    Event Place: van buren co. arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rupert, Van Buren County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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