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Robert Forrest 1881–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1881

Birth Location: Dilworth, Ribchester

Death Date: 5 July 1952

Death Location: Grimsargh, City of Preston, Lancashire, England

Father: Joseph Forrest

Mother: Alice Eddleston

Spouse(s): Jane Topham

Children(s): Mildred Forrest

In 1881, Robert Forrest entered the world in Dilworth, Ribchester, born to Joseph Forrest And Alice Eddleston. In 1891, Robert Forrest resided in Dilworth, Lancashire, England. In 1901, Robert Forrest resided in Preston, Lancashire, England. Robert Forrest married Jane Topham, and had children including Mildred Forrest. Robert Forrest passed away in 1952 in Grimsargh, City of Preston, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Robert Forrest entered the world in Dilworth, Ribchester, born to Joseph Forrest And Alice Eddleston.
  • In 1891, Robert Forrest resided in Dilworth, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1901, Robert Forrest resided in Preston, Lancashire, England.
  • Robert Forrest married Jane Topham, and had children including Mildred Forrest.
  • Robert Forrest passed away in 1952 in Grimsargh, City of Preston, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Forrest's Ancestors

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Robert Forrest
1881–1952
Birth Place: Dilworth, Ribchester
Parents
Joseph Forrest
1859–
Dilworth, Lancashire, England
Alice Eddleston
1861–1926
Alston, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Robert Forrest
1826–1862
Ribchester, Lancashire, England
CICELEY BENNETT
1829–1908
Dilworth, Lancashire, England
Henry Eddleston
1834–1869
Ribchester, Lancashire
Jane Riding
1838–1916
Inglewhite, Goosnargh, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
ALEXANDER FORREST
1796–1833
Isabella Maudsley
1796–1828
MARGARET PINDER
1810–1880
James Bennett
1807–1875
William Eddleston
1791–1857
Margaret Baines
1800–1866
Henry Riding
1803–
Nancy Riding
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Forrest
1762–1832
Catharine Barker
1769–1801
RICHARD PINDER
1780–1858
Cecily Bennett
1788–1870
William Bennett
1780–
MARGARET NORCROSS
1780–1850
Alice Isherwood
1758–1839
John Baines
1778–1840
Ann Smithies
1780–1842

Robert Forrest's Descendants

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Robert Forrest (21 May 1881–5 July 1952) m. Jane Topham (1883–)
  1. 1. Mildred Forrest 1920– m. John (Richard) Metcalfe 1918–1989

Robert Forrest's Timeline

8 Records

1881
21 May 1881
Birth of Robert Forrest in Dilworth, Ribchester
Dilworth, Ribchester
1891
1891
Age 10
Robert Forrest resided here in Dilworth, Lancashire, England
Dilworth, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 20
Robert Forrest resided here in Preston, Lancashire, England
Preston, Lancashire, England
1911
1911
Age 30
Robert Forrest resided here in Preston, Lancashire, England
Preston, Lancashire, England
1915
October 1915
Age 34
Robert Forrest was married in Preston, Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire
1921
1921
Age 40
Robert Forrest resided here in Preston, Lancashire, England
Preston, Lancashire, England
1939
1939
Age 58
Robert Forrest resided here in Lancashire, England
Lancashire, England
1952
5 July 1952
Age 71
Death of Robert Forrest in Preston, Lancashire, England
Preston, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1881
    Event Place: Dilworth, Ribchester
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1891 England Census
    [3] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [4] 1901 England Census
    [5] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [6] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [7] 1939 England and Wales Register
    [8] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1915
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dilworth, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 July 1952
    Event Place: Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grimsargh, City of Preston, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

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