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Sally Forbes 1845–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Jan 1845

Birth Location: Edgecombe Co.

Death Date: 14 Feb 1928

Death Location: Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Forbes

Mother: Mary Webb

Spouse(s): John Varnell

Children(s): Mary Varnell, William Varnell, John Varnell, Sallie Varnell, Kinchen Varnell, Evelina Varnell, Benjamin Varnell, Mittie Varnell, Obedience Varnell, Trease Varnell, Martha Varnell, Lear Baker, Mary Varnell

The story of Sally Forbes began in 1845 in Edgecombe Co.. In 1850, Sally Forbes resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Sally Forbes resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Sally Forbes married John Benjamin Varnell, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Varnell, Evelina Varnell, John T Varnell, Kinchen Varnell, Lear B Baker, Martha Ann Varnell, Mary E Varnell, Mary Elizabeth Bettie Varnell, Mittie Varnell, Obedience Leah Bedie Varnell, Sallie Mae Varnell, Trease Emma Varnell, William Varnell. Sally Forbes passed away in 1928 in Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sally Forbes began in 1845 in Edgecombe Co..
  • In 1850, Sally Forbes resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Sally Forbes resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sally Forbes married John Benjamin Varnell, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Varnell, Evelina Varnell, John T Varnell, Kinchen Varnell, Lear B Baker, Martha Ann Varnell, Mary E Varnell, Mary Elizabeth Bettie Varnell, Mittie Varnell, Obedience Leah Bedie Varnell, Sallie Mae Varnell, Trease Emma Varnell, William Varnell.
  • Sally Forbes passed away in 1928 in Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sally Forbes's Ancestors

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Sally Forbes
1845–1928
Birth Place: Edgecombe Co.
Parents
Benjamin Forbes
1825–
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Mary Webb
1822–
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Arthur Forbes
1774–1869
North Carolina
Beatrice Beaty
1780–1850
North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Sally) Lewis
1802–1855
NC
Great-Grandparents
Arthur Forbes
1748–1823
Judith Moore
–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sally Forbes's Descendants

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Sally Forbes (08 Jan 1845–14 Feb 1928) m. John (Benjamin) Varnell (22 December 1848–May 18, 1921)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") Varnell 1890–1969
  2. 2. William Varnell 1880–1914
  3. 3. John (T) Varnell 1886–1976
  4. 4. Sallie (Mae) Varnell 1888–1950
  5. 5. Kinchen Varnell 1872–1925 m. Millie Webb 1880–1949 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Baker 1874–1897
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Varnell 1895–1982
    2. 2. Mittie (Zelphia) Varnell 1897–1987
    3. 3. Johnnie Varnell 1894–1903
  6. 6. Evelina Varnell 1874–1957
  7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) Varnell 1876–1928
  8. 8. Mittie Varnell 1878–1896
  9. 9. Obedience (Leah "Bedie") Varnell 1882–1945
  10. 10. Trease (Emma) Varnell 1883–1958
  11. 11. Martha (Ann) Varnell 1871–1931
  12. 12. Lear (B) Baker 1882–
  13. 13. Mary (E) Varnell 1890–

Sally Forbes's Timeline

5 Records

1845
08 Jan 1845
Birth of Sally Forbes in Edgecombe Co.
Edgecombe Co.
1850
1850
Age 5
Sally Forbes resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Sally Forbes resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1928
13 Feb 1928
Age 83
Death of Sally Forbes in Gardners, Wilson, North Carolina
Gardners, Wilson, North Carolina
1928
14 Feb 1928
Age 83
Burial of Sally Forbes in Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1845
    Event Place: Edgecombe Co.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 171A; Image: 348
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 200; Image: 399; Family History Library Film: 803896

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M432_629; Page: 171A; Image: 348

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_896; Page: 200; Image: 399; Family History Library Film: 803896

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Gardners, Wilson, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Holdens Crossroads, Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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