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Robert H Forrest 1847–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1847

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 Mar 1901

Death Location: Kentucky

Father: Silas Forrest

Mother: Elizabeth McCoy

Spouse(s): Malissa James

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

In 1847, Robert H Forrest entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Silas Forrest And Elizabeth Amanda Mccoy. In 1850, Robert H Forrest resided in District 38, Mason, Virginia. In 1860, Robert H Forrest resided in District 2, Mason, Virginia, United States. Robert H Forrest married Malissa James, 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. Robert H Forrest passed away in 1901 in Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Robert H Forrest entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Silas Forrest And Elizabeth Amanda Mccoy.
  • In 1850, Robert H Forrest resided in District 38, Mason, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Robert H Forrest resided in District 2, Mason, Virginia, United States.
  • Robert H Forrest married Malissa James, 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.
  • Robert H Forrest passed away in 1901 in Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Forrest's Ancestors

Self
Robert Forrest
1847–1901
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Silas Forrest
1814–
Virginia
Elizabeth (Amanda) McCoy
1824–1892
Mason County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Forrest's Descendants

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Robert (H) Forrest (3 Oct 1847–5 Mar 1901) m. Malissa James (22 Feb 1850–3 Apr 1920)
  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

Robert Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1847
3 Oct 1847
Birth of Robert H Forrest in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
Robert H Forrest resided here in District 38, Mason, Virginia
District 38, Mason, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 13
Robert H Forrest resided here in District 2, Mason, Virginia, United States
District 2, Mason, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Robert H Forrest resided here in Precinct 1, Carter, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 1, Carter, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Robert H Forrest resided here in Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 9, Carter, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
Robert H Forrest resided here in Magisterial District 8, Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
Magisterial District 8, Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky
1901
5 Mar 1901
Age 54
Death of Robert H Forrest in Kentucky
Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 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.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iron Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: T623_514; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 35.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mason, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 38, Mason, Virginia; Roll: M432_959; Page: 439A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 38, Mason, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 38, Mason, Virginia; Roll: M432_959; Page: 439A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Mason, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Mason, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Carter, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 1, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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