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William John Forsythe 1843–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1843

Birth Location: Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932)

Death Date: Jun 1914

Death Location: Ballymoney, Ireland

Father: William Forsythe

Mother: Mary Weir

Spouse(s): Ann Stephenson

Children(s): David Forsythe, Florence Forsythe, Agnes Forsythe, Victoria Forsythe, Edwin Forsythe, Charles Forsythe, Mary Forsythe, Margaret Forsythe, Nevin Forsythe, Elizabeth Forsythe

The story of William John Forsythe began in 1843 in Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932). In 1901, William John Forsythe was recorded in the census in University Avenue, Cromac, Antrim, Ireland. In 1911, William John Forsythe established residence. William John Forsythe married Ann Jane Stephenson, and had children including Agnes Forsythe, Charles K Forsythe, David John Forsythe, Edwin G Forsythe, Elizabeth Known As Lizzie Forsythe, Florence Forsythe, Margaret Forsythe, Mary Jane Forsythe, Nevin Forsythe, Victoria Forsythe. William John Forsythe passed away in 1914 in Ballymoney, Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of William John Forsythe began in 1843 in Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932).
  • In 1901, William John Forsythe was recorded in the census in University Avenue, Cromac, Antrim, Ireland.
  • In 1911, William John Forsythe established residence.
  • William John Forsythe married Ann Jane Stephenson, and had children including Agnes Forsythe, Charles K Forsythe, David John Forsythe, Edwin G Forsythe, Elizabeth Known As Lizzie Forsythe, Florence Forsythe, Margaret Forsythe, Mary Jane Forsythe, Nevin Forsythe, Victoria Forsythe.
  • William John Forsythe passed away in 1914 in Ballymoney, Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Forsythe's Ancestors

Self
William Forsythe
1843–1914
Birth Place: Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932)
Parents
William Forsythe
1819–1882
Aghalee, Antrim, Ireland
Mary Weir
1821–1868
Ireland
Grandparents
William Forsythe
1792–1875
Aghalee, Ireland
Mary (Ann Compton) Cumistin
1790–1868
Lurgansemanus Aghalee Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Forsythe
1759–1829
Alice George
1762–1852
William Compton
1760–1837
Sarah Panting
1760–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Forsythe
1726–1779
Jean Donaldson
1730–1800
Henry George
1740–1790
William Compton
1740–1790
Mary Wilmot
1730–1812
Thomas Panting
1740–1766
Sarah Chapman
1744–1827

William Forsythe's Descendants

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William (John) Forsythe (ABT 1843–Jun 1914) m. Ann (Jane) Stephenson (abt 1833–22 Apr 1920)
  1. 1. David (John) Forsythe 1875–1958 m. Agnes McLaughlin 1880–1911 m. Agnes Mclaughlin 1880–1911
    1. 1. Sarah (Forbes) Forsythe 1909–1970 m. Angus Stewart 1918–1990
      1. 1. Angus ((Known as either Big Angus or Gus)) Stewart 1938–2002 m. Mary (A) Moore 1936–2020
      2. 2. Malcolm Stewart 1940–2023 m. Bridget (Patricia (Known as Patsy)) Harrigan 1939–2021
    2. 2. James Forsythe 1904–
    3. 3. David (Andrew) Forsythe 1905–
    4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Forsythe 1907– m. Hugh (Martin) hanna 1907–1969
      1. 1. Noel (Myles) Hanna 1947–2014
    5. 5. Samuel Forsythe 1910–1911
    6. 6. James Forsythe 1904–
    7. 7. Samuel Forsythe 1910–1911
    8. 8. Margaret (Jane) Forsythe 1907–1998 m. Hugh (Martin) Hanna 1904–1970
      1. 1. Hugh (Martin) Hanna 1930–2004
  2. 2. Florence Forsythe 1876–
  3. 3. Agnes Forsythe 1873–
  4. 4. Victoria Forsythe 1878–1958
  5. 5. Edwin (G) Forsythe 1885–
  6. 6. Charles (K) Forsythe 1880–1949
  7. 7. Mary (Jane) Forsythe 1874–
  8. 8. Margaret Forsythe 1882–
  9. 9. Nevin Forsythe 1879–
  10. 10. Elizabeth ((Known as Lizzie)) Forsythe 1862–

William Forsythe's Timeline

5 Records

1843
ABT 1843
Birth of William John Forsythe in Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932)
Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932)
1901
31 MAR 1901
Age 58
William John Forsythe appeared in census in University Avenue, Cromac, Antrim, Ireland
University Avenue, Cromac, Antrim, Ireland
1911
1911
Age 68
William John Forsythe resided here
None
1911
2 APR 1911
Age 68
William John Forsythe appeared in census in Ballinamore Town, Seacon, Antrim, Ireland
Ballinamore Town, Seacon, Antrim, Ireland
1914
Jun 1914
Age 71
Death of William John Forsythe in Ballymoney, Ireland
Ballymoney, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1843
    Event Place: Antrim , Ireland, ((Remember folks that Northern Ireland did not come into existence until 1932)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1901
    Event Place: University Avenue, Cromac, Antrim, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 2 APR 1911
    Event Place: Ballinamore Town, Seacon, Antrim, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1914
    Event Place: Ballymoney, Ireland

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