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William Thomas Forrest 1882–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1882

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1921

Death Location: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Father: John Forrest

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Anna Kirwan

Children(s): Kirwan Forrest, Katherine Forrest

The story of William Thomas Forrest began in 1882 in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1899, William Thomas Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. In 1910, William Thomas Forrest resided in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA. William Thomas Forrest married Anna Grace Kirwan, and had children including Katherine Lee Forrest, Kirwan Coles Forrest. William Thomas Forrest passed away in 1921 in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Thomas Forrest began in 1882 in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1899, William Thomas Forrest resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, William Thomas Forrest resided in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • William Thomas Forrest married Anna Grace Kirwan, and had children including Katherine Lee Forrest, Kirwan Coles Forrest.
  • William Thomas Forrest passed away in 1921 in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Forrest
1844–1920
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
JF
Mary Parker
1849–1914
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Anna Kirwan
1884–1964
Birth Location: Port Haywood, Mathews, Virginia, USA
AK

Children(s)

Kirwan Forrest
1909–1976
Birth Location: Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia, USA
KF
Katherine Forrest
1911–1977
Birth Location: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
KF

William Forrest's Ancestors

Self
William Forrest
1882–1921
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Henry Forrest
1844–1920
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Indianna) Parker
1849–1914
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Forrest
1812–1883
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (A) Pugh
1812–1887
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Forrest
1775–1832
Mary Greenwell
1794–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Mary Hunley
1760–1780

William Forrest's Descendants

1.
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William (Thomas) Forrest (17 Apr 1882–12 Sep 1921) m. Anna (Grace) Kirwan (24 Jun 1884–20 Dec 1964)
  1. 1. Kirwan (Coles) Forrest 1909–1976 m. Ethel White 1908–1994
  2. 2. Katherine (Lee) Forrest 1911–1977 m. James (Ettlemond) Scott 1909–1960

William Forrest's Timeline

7 Records

1882
17 Apr 1882
Birth of William Thomas Forrest in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1899
1899
Age 17
William Thomas Forrest resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
William Thomas Forrest resided here in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 35
William Thomas Forrest resided here in Northampton, Virginia, USA
Northampton, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
William Thomas Forrest resided here in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1921
10 Sep 1921
Age 39
Death of William Thomas Forrest in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1921
12 Sep 1921
Age 39
Burial of William Thomas Forrest in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1882
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 121
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1984912
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 537B; Enumeration District: 048
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: T624_1639; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375652
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: T624_1639; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1375652

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Northampton; Roll: 1984912

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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