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Thomas Forrester

Male Abt 1856 -


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  1. 1.  Thomas Forrester was born about 1856 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Woodward County, , , Oklahoma.

    Thomas married Sarah Alice Proffitt on 29 Jan 1881 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born in Jul 1862 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 1942 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Minnie S. Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. Raleigh Clifton Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1944 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia.
    3. 4. Perle J. Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. Lillie J. Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Ollie Mae Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    6. 7. Amanda J. Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    7. 8. Floyd Joseph Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1966.
    8. 9. Dora Ann Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1995.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Minnie S. Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 5 Feb 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Nov 1945 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  Raleigh Clifton Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 3 May 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 1944 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia.

  3. 4.  Perle J. Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in Mar 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 5.  Lillie J. Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in Mar 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Ollie Mae Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born in May 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 7.  Amanda J. Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 8 Feb 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 8.  Floyd Joseph Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 7 Jun 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Apr 1966.

    Floyd married Elva Elsie Tester on 7 Apr 1929 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elva (daughter of Robert D. Tester and Alice Elizabeth Church) was born on 8 Jul 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Apr 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Josephine Marie Forrester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

  8. 9.  Dora Ann Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Mar 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Jan 1995.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Josephine Marie Forrester Descendancy chart to this point (8.Floyd2, 1.Thomas1) was born about 1942 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Oct 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Josephine Marie Forrester Blackburn, 79, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was born in Johnson County to the late Floyd and Elva Forrester.
    Josephine retired from Leco’s and Levi’s in Mountain City, Tenn. She attended Butler Baptist Church for many years. Josephine enjoyed her family, watching television and her coffee.
    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rick Guinn; brothers, Raleigh Forrester and David Forrester; and sisters, Berthie Mae, Marylake Forrester, Corine Norris, Alice Vines and Reba Neatherly.
    Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Donna Guinn; grandson, Jimmy and wife Ashley Guinn; sisters, Patsy Pierce and husband Kyle and Carolyn Forrester; brothers, Raymond Forrester and Bobby Forrester and wife Barbara; and neighbors, Helen and Kenneth. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
    Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Shriners, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
    The family would like to give a special thanks to the third floor staff of Sycamore Shoals Hospital.