William Forrest

1726 - 1778  (52 years)

• Name	William Forrest
  Birth	1726
  Gender	Male
  Death	1778	Orange County, North Carolina
  Person ID	I98617	Ingram-Related
  Last Modified	14 Aug 2024

  
  

  Father	James Forrester,   b. 1700, Chester County, Pennsylvania d. 5 Sep 1755, Orange County, North Carolina (Age 55 years)
  Mother	Ann Ashley,   b. 1704, Orange County, North Carolina d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F38113	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lavinia Gresham,   b. Abt 1731   d. Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. James Forrest,   b. 24 Jan 1751, Chester County, Pennsylvania d. 11 Apr 1836, Warren County, Tennessee (Age 85 years)   2. Shadrach Forrest,   b. Abt 1751, Orange County, Virginia d. 1820, Bedford County, Tennessee (Age 69 years)   3. Gresham Forrest,   b. Abt 1752   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Joel Forrest,   b. Abt 1753   d. Yes, date unknown   5. William Forrest,   b. Abt 1754   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Jesse Forrest,   b. Abt 1755   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Isaac Forrest,   b. Aft 1756   d. 1 Jul 1797, Orange County, North Carolina (Age 40 years)   8. Mary Margaret Forrest,   b. Abt 1757   d. Yes, date unknown   9. Virginia Forrest,   b. Abt 1758   d. Yes, date unknown   10. ??? Forrest,   b. Abt 1759   d. Yes, date unknown
  Family ID	F38112	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	3 May 2015

  
  

• Notes

  William FORREST born ca 1726 died between 08 Aug 1777 when will wasdatedand Aug 1778 when will proven in Orange Co. NC Court married Louvina or Lavenia GRISHAM ca 1749 Ch: Shadrack, Gresham, Joel, William, Jesse, Isaac, James, MaryMargaretTULL, and Virginia. Orange County, North Carolina Wills - Book A, page 207 Will of William FORREST In the name of God, Amen. I William Forrest being at present in health blessed by God. I domakethis my last Will and Testament as followeth: Imprimis I give to my son Shadrack one dollar, then to my son Greshamallthe land lying in the fork; to my son Joel all the land above the spring branch on the north side of Elebee'sCreek.The plantation where I live and all the land on the South side of Elebee's of the said tract I give to my son William.Tomy loving wife Louvina I give one negro boy named Abram and all the rest of my estate I give to her during herlifeor widowhood. To my son Jesse I leave a maintenance out of the said Estate according to the discretion of mywifewith the approbation of the trustees and at her death of be equally divided amongst my heirs begotten of her bodyuntowhich I constitute and appoint Edward Gresham and Archer, and my beloved wife Louvena executor of this my last willandtestament and Trustees for my childring. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the eighth dayofAugust in the year 1778. Witness: William Forrest Edward Gresham, Jr. Isaac Forrest Proved in August Session of Court 1778 Orange County, North Carolina Date   Soundex   Last Name      First Name        Record      County  State 1755       F623     FORESTER      William           Tax RollOrange   North Carolina Orange Co., North Carolina was created in 1752 from the larger Bladen, Granville and Johnston counties. Later in 1777 Caswell Co. was created from the "Northern Division" of Orange Co. Later in 1791, Pearson Co. was created from the "Eastern" half of Caswell Co. and in 1840 Alamance Co. was created from the "Western" half of Orange Co. Also part of Durham Co. was created in 1881 from the "Eastern" portion of Orange Co. So any of the following Surname's could have been recorded in the above Counties and never even moved! Date: 1772/05/21 Description: FORRESTER, WILLIAM, LAND GRANT FOR 100 ACRES INCRAVENCOUNTY.