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     Palmer Eugene Forney was born on 29 March 1925 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, WW II draft registration.¹ He was the son of Arnold Leroy Forney and Leah Mae Cable.¹ Palmer Eugene Forney began military service on 12 May 1945 WW II service, 701 Military Police Bn., overseas from 23 FEB 1946 - 24 NOV 1946, discharged 3 JAN 1947, per WW II bonus case file. He married Gloria Vernita Duke, daughter of Lawrence Sidney Duke and Vernita H. Green. Palmer Eugene Forney lived in 1949 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, WW II bonus case file. Occupation: Waterloo Police Department, 35 years' service at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. He died on 23 April 1997 at Columbia Largo Medical Center, Largo, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 72

Obituary -- Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Friday, 25 APR 1997, p.117 (Newspapers.com):

FORNEY, PALMER E., 72, of Largo, died Wednesday (April 23, 1997) at Columbia Largo Medical Center. He came here in 1989 from his native Waterloo, Iowa, where he retired as a detective after 35 years with the Waterloo Police Department. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served 30 years in the National Guard and Army Reserves. He was a member of Hammond Avenue Brethren Church, Waterloo, and Elks Lodge 1224, St. Petersburg.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gloria V; four daughters, Sandra Summers and Sara Reynolds, both of Seminole, Sharon Koenig, Tampa, and Susan Wilson, Sylva, N.C; a brother, Loren Forney, Basye, Va; a sister, Betty Carlson, Waterloo; and three grandchildren, Matt, Chris and Amy Wilson, all of Seminole. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.

He was buried in April 1997 at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo, Pinellas Co., FL, Findagrave #46861005.

     Raymond Thomas Forney was born on 18 October 1875 at Hanover, York Co., PA. He was the son of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas. Raymond Thomas Forney married Alverta S. Krug, daughter of John Franklin Krug and Mary E. Sheffer. Raymond Thomas Forney died on 10 November 1960 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 85.

     Richard Deneen Forney was born on 13 September 1929 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Ted Deneen Forney and Claola Lucille Bloss.¹ Richard Deneen Forney began military service Korean War service, U.S. Army. He lived in 1987 at Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. He lived in 1990 at Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. He died on 26 May 2019 at Irvine, Orange Co., CA, at age 89. He was buried in 2019 at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Findagrave #199576246.

     Robert Bruce Forney was born on 16 May 1926 at California.¹ He was the son of Forrest Glenn Forney and Helen (?)¹ Robert Bruce Forney died on 28 April 2009 at Napa Co., CA, at age 82 dates per SSDI, last residence Napa.

     Robert Gerald Forney was born on 2 September 1921 at Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Edward J. Forney and Mary Ellen Rue.¹ Robert Gerald Forney married Ann Roberts on 8 October 1942 at California. Robert Gerald Forney began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, Pacific Theater. He died on 27 December 2010 at Sierra Madre, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Obituary, Pasadena (CA) Star-News, 9 Jan 2011:

Robert (Bob) Forney, passed away peacefully at home in Sierra Madre on December 27. He was born in 1921 in Pomona and raised in La Verne. He enlisted in the Navy and served a tour in the Pacific during WW II. He earned a BS in Engineering from USC and worked for JPL in Pasadena for 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Ann, three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Vicki Forney, James and Mary Forney, and David and Laura Forney, and nine grandchildren.

     Robert Morrison Forney was born in March 1883 at Milford Center, Union Co., OH. He was the son of Ezra Wirt Forney and Ada F. Snodgrass.
Note: WWI Draft Registration: 12 Sep, Chester, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania
WWII Draft Registration: 27 Apr 1942, Baltimore Co., Maryland.

Robert Morrison Forney died on 25 December 1949 at Frederick Co., MD, at age 66.

     Ross Arthur Forney was born on 28 March 1892 at Thayer Co., NE.¹ He was the son of David Hershey Forney and Leah Shaeffer.¹ Ross Arthur Forney lived in April 1940 at Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., CA, Single. He died on 5 May 1955 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 63.

     Ruth Elizabeth Forney was born on 5 October 1896 at Palestine, St. Francis Co., AR, location per Virginia death record.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Daniel Long Forney and Anna Marie Shull. Ruth Elizabeth Forney married Harlan Jesse Brooks, son of George M. Brooks and Emma Frances Martin, on 8 June 1923 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Ruth Elizabeth Forney lived in 1925 at Vyara, Surat District, India. Occupation:

Missionary, Church of the Brethren in India, per Virginia death record.

Articles:

News Journal, North Manchester, IN; August 8, 1935; (Find A Grave; Internet):

Will Return to India
Mrs. Harlan J. Brooks of California, formerly Miss Ruth Forney and well known in North Manchester, is visiting with the family of her uncle, Rev. W. H. Shull and other friends. She is accompanied by her two daughters, Betty jean and Margaret. Mr. Brooks is in camp work in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The Brooks family expects to sail for India in October, where they will begin their second term of seven years in the missionary field.


The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Saturday, 04 JUL 1953; Page 15; (Newspapers.com):

Missionairs Visit At J.W. Lear Home     
LA VERNE -- The Rev. and Mrs. Harlan J. Brooks and daughter Margaret, will be visiting in and about La Verne until July 8, with their headquarters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lear, 2343 4thg St.

Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are returned missionaries from India. They served their for more than 25 years. Mrs. Brooks is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Forney and is a niece of Mrs. Lear.

Margaret is a graduate of North Manchester College, Ind. She will teach in Villa Park next year.

This Sunday the Brook's will speak in the Covina Church of the Brethren in the morning and at the La Verne Church of the Brethren in the evening.


Visalia Times-Delta, Visalia, California; Tuesday, 14 JUL 1953; Page 13; (Newspapers.com):

MR. AND MRS> HARLAN J. BROOKS,? ? of Vyara, India, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Brooks' sister, Mrs. Virgil Kindy, Rt. 5, Box 405, Visalia. They will remain there until Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are on a years furlough from their missionary station in India which is supported by the Church of the Brethren, They will return a year from this fall.

She died on 11 February 1989 at Herndon, Fairfax Co., VA, at age 92

Obituary -- Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; Monday, 13 FEB 1989; Page 25; (Newspapers.com):

BROOKS, Ruth Elizabeth (Forney (sic)), age 92, passed away at her home, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA, February 11, 1989. Born October 5, 1896 at Palestine, AR, She was a retired missionary in India with the church of the Brethren. She is survived by her Husband, Rev. Harlan J. Brooks; 2 daughters, Betty Jeanne Campbell, Monticello, IN and Margaret Huston of Herndon, VA; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Lucille Cosner, Waterford, CA. Funeral services 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 14, 1989 at the Happy Corner Church of the Brethren with Rev. Ivan Gotscha, 7037 Union Rd., Clayton, with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Englewood. Friends may call at the church 1 hour prior to the time of? ? service. Family requests contributions be made to the Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 22070 in Mrs. Brooks memory. Local arrangements by Hapner-Kindred Funeral Home (Royal Oak Chapel), Englewood.

     Shirley Mae Forney was born on 21 February 1934 at Bachman Valley, Carroll Co., MD.¹ She was the daughter of Claude Leroy Forney and Florence Mandella Saltzgiver. Shirley Mae Forney died on 13 March 2014 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 80

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Shirley M. Mickley, 80, of Hanover, entered into God's eternal care Thursday, March 13, 2014.

Born on Wednesday, February 21, 1934 in Bachman Valley, MD, she was a daughter of the late Claude and Florence Saltzgiver Forney. She was also preceded in death by a son, Alan R. Beaver who died in 2012, a brother Levere Forney and a sister, Louise Williams.

Mrs. Mickley had been employed by Hanover Shoe, Black and Decker and Cremer Florist for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and had previously held memberships with Hanover Home Association and the AmVets Post #22, and the Harold H. Bair American Legion Post #14. A skilled gardener, she enjoyed working outside in the dirt rather than being indoors. She also enjoyed sewing and making crafts.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra E. Garland and her husband, John of Hanover, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two nieces and two nephews.

The family will receive friends at a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 am Monday, March 17, 2014 at Panebaker Funeral Home, Inc., 311 Broadway, Hanover. A graveside service will follow at 11 am at Marburg Memorial Gardens with The Rev. Peg Grzelkowski officiating.

She was buried in March 2014 at Marburg Memorial Gardens, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #126305118.

     Susan Forney was born on 20 September 1870 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. She was the daughter of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Susan Forney married Levi Minnich, son of Abraham Minnich and Elizabeth Swinger, on 21 August 1912, no children. Susan Forney died on 18 June 1953 at Greenville, Darke Co., OH, at age 82. She was buried in June 1953 at Newcomers Cemetery, Painter Creek, Darke Co., OH, Findagrave #21818807.

     Susie Mae Forney was born on 8 February 1889 at Davenport, Thayer Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of David Hershey Forney and Leah Shaeffer.¹ Susie Mae Forney married George Albert Meracle M.D., son of (?) Meracle and Elizabeth Strine, in 1916 at California, no children. Susie Mae Forney died on 8 April 1980 at Stanislaus Co., NE, at age 91 dates per SSDI, last residence Modesto.

     Sylvia A. Forney was born on 1 April 1937. She was the daughter of Marx David Forney and Charlotte Ann Blizzard. Sylvia A. Forney died on 21 January 1996 at age 58.

     Ted Deneen Forney was born on 12 February 1907 at Kane Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Edward J. Forney and Mary Ellen Rue.¹ Ted Deneen Forney married Claola Lucille Bloss, daughter of Fred Jacob Bloss and Mary Viola Rex, on 26 July 1927 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Ted Deneen Forney lived in 1930 at Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA.² Occupation: Sheet metal worker in 1940. He lived in April 1940 at 1266 Howard, Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA.³ He and Claola Lucille Bloss were divorced before December 1974. Ted Deneen Forney married Estella Grace Gates on 20 December 1974 at San Bernardino Co., CA. Ted Deneen Forney died on 7 March 2002 at Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 95. He was buried in March 2002 at La Verne Cemetery, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #98400551.

     Willard Eugene Forney M.D. was born on 22 March 1922 at Caruthers, Fresno Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Harlan Milton Forney and Elizabeth Fike.¹ Willard Eugene Forney M.D. married Neva Rose Pierce, daughter of James Blaine Pierce and Cornelia Irene Richardson, on 11 August 1950 at San Francisco Co., CA, Three children to this marriage. Willard Eugene Forney M.D. died on 6 January 2005 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 82 dates per SSDI, last residence Modesto. His death was noted in the AAP News, issue 2005;26;47, April, 2005, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

     William Beecher Forney was born on 15 July 1878 at Hanover, York Co., PA. He was the son of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas. William Beecher Forney married Mary Magdalene Scheivert, daughter of Michael Scheivert and Mary Ellen Bowers. William Beecher Forney died on 25 March 1954 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 75.

     William E. Forney was born on 30 November 1927 at York Co. (probably), PA. He was the son of Abner Ezra Forney and Elizabeth G. House. William E. Forney died on 5 December 1991 at age 64.

     William Robert Forney Sr. was born on 8 November 1944 at Libertytown, Frederick Co., MD. He was the son of Levere Claude Forney and Grace Louise Keeney. William Robert Forney Sr. died on 8 May 2019 at Westminster, Carroll Co., MD, at age 74

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

William Robert “Will” Forney Sr., age 74, of Union Bridge, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Carroll Hospital Center.
Born November 8, 1944 in Libertytown, he was the son of the late Levere and Grace Keeney Forney. He was the husband of Sandy Forney, his wife of 54 years.

Will was a self-employed truck driver for 40 years. He enjoyed deer hunting with his son and grandsons, fishing, camping, helping his daughter at horse shows, and working on his dump truck.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are daughter, Tammy Forney-Hayden and partner Brian Stonesifer of Taneytown; son, William R. Forney Jr. and wife Lisa of Union Bridge; three grandsons, Sean Forney and wife Rosie, Brandon Forney and Lance Hayden; four great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Gabriella, Willy and Easton Forney; brother, Roy L. Forney and wife Millis of Union Bridge; aunt, Betty Albaugh; nieces and nephew, Tina Forney, Peggy Garber and husband Dwayne and Roy Forney II and wife Sherri; and numerous great nieces and great nephews.

The family will receive friends at Hartzler Funeral Home, 6 E. Broadway, Union Bridge, on Sunday, May 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11 a.m. Rev. Richard Baker, pastor of Messiah United Methodist Church, Taneytown, will officiate. Interment will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation, 10626 York Rd. #A, Cockeysville, MD 21030.

He was buried in May 2019 at Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster, Carroll Co., MD, Findagrave #199014746.

     Wirt Orando Forney was born on 12 February 1873 at Milford Center, Union Co., OH. He was the son of Ezra Wirt Forney and Ada F. Snodgrass. Wirt Orando Forney married Jennie E. Becker, daughter of Samuel Becker and Elizabeth Baublitz, on 12 March 1899 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. Wirt Orando Forney died on 23 May 1945 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 72.

     Yvonne M. Forney was born circa 1922 at York Co. (probably), PA. She was the daughter of Abner Ezra Forney and Elizabeth G. House.

     Catherine Forrer died at Page Co., VA. She married Samuel Walton at Page Co., VA. Catherine Forrer was born circa 1862 at Page Co., VA. She was the daughter of Judah Forrer and Frances Amanda Brumback.

     Frank Forrer was born circa 1860 at Virginia. He was the son of Judah Forrer and Frances Amanda Brumback.

     Judah Forrer married Frances Amanda Brumback, daughter of John Brumback and Matna Elizabeth Thomas. Judah Forrer was born circa 1830 at Virginia.

     Ann Forrest was born circa 1853 at Belmont or Muskingum Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey.

     Ann Willis Forrest was born on 1 December 1819 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Covell Forrest and Mary Lydia Cassell. Ann Willis Forrest married Zebulon John Kitzmiller, son of John Michael Kitzmiller and Anna Christina Kitzmiller, on 20 October 1849, no children. Ann Willis Forrest lived on 2 September 1850 at Creagerstown District, Frederick Co., MD.¹ She lived on 16 June 1870 at Creagerstown District, Frederick Co., MD, keeping house.² She lived on 5 June 1880 at Germany Twp., Adams Co., PA, keeping house.³ She died on 1 June 1900 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, at age 80. She was buried in June 1900 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #39740425.

     Anna Louise Forrest was born on 1 May 1903 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of Emory Hicks Forrest and Stella Mae Ziegler. Anna Louise Forrest lived in 1923 at Baltimore, MD, Anna was listed in the 1923 University of Maryland Pharmacy college yearbook. She lived in April 1950 at Baltimore, MD, Industrial nurse, tin plate factory.¹ She died in March 1968 at Leon Co., FL, at age 64.

     Anna Lydia Forrest was born on 15 December 1912 at Bellwood, Blair Co., PA. She was the daughter of Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest M.D. and Pearl Edna Grove. Anna Lydia Forrest was educated; Graduate, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Master's Degree, Hospital Administration. She began military service WW II service, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, 118th General Hospital unit of Johns Hopkins University, Capt. She married William Wulburn Burfeindt on 15 December 1949 at West Englewood, Teaneck Twp., Bergen Co., NJ; no children

The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey; Friday, 16 DEC 1949; page 24; (Newspapers.com):

Miss Anna L. Forrest is Wed
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Ex-Army Nurse And William W. Burfeindt, A. A. F. Veteran, Married In Teaneck

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Bergenfield -- The marriage of Miss Anna L. Forest of Howard Drive, daughter of Mrs. Fletcher Bliss Forrest of Bellwood, Pa., and the late Dr. Forrest, to William Wulbern (sic) Burfeindt, son of Mrs. Sophia Fiegiger of Leonia, and the late Charles Burfeindt, was solemnized at 8 P. M. last night in the Teanick Presbyterian Church, West Englewood.

The Rev. Herbert C. Willenburg officiated. Nelson M. Doescher, musical director of the Teanick schools, presented a recital before the ceremony. Irving White of Palisades Park was a vocal soloist.

Escorted by the Rev. Henry J. Smith, pastor of the North Washington Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., who assisted in the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of Nile green satin and Chantilly lace, fashioned on princess lines, having a fitted bodice of French illusion, with lace yoke and flange collar, long pointed sleeves, and a full satin and lace skirt ending in a train. Her veil of tulle was attached to a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a colonial bouquet of fleurs d, amour, eucharis lilies, and bouvardia.

Mrs. James M. Mathers of Altoona, Pa., was matron of honor for her sister. She wore a gown of white moire taffeta and carried orchid colored chrysanthemums in
shape of a heart.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Charles Steiner of New Milford, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Dorothy Farquharson of Ridgefield Park. They wore white taffeta gowns and carried heart-shaped bouquets of yellow carnations.
Best man was Harry Cutaia of Leonia. Ushers were Joseph S. LaMer, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, James M. Mathers, brother-in-law of the bride, Harvey Mims and Emil J. Meyer.

A reception for over 200 guests was held at Sergeant Clendenon Newell American Legion Post 1 Hall in Leonia.

The bride is a graduate of the American University, Washington, D.C., where she was a member of Beta Beta Beta, national biological fraternity; and the Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md. She received her M. A. degree in hospital administration at the Teachers College, Columbia University, and is attending hospital administration classes at the School of Public Health, Columbia. She served with the Army Nurse Corps and was discharged with the rank of captain.

She is a member of the American Nurses Association, National League of Nursing Education, American Association of University Women, Reserve Officers Corps, and is finance officer of the Bergen County Women's American Legion Post 208.

The bridegroom served with the Army Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific for 4 years and is associated with the Automatic Gas Heating and Appliance Company of Leonia.

After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at Saddle-Wood Hills, Hillsdale.


NOTE: Williiam remarried to Helen Margaret (Carl) VanSice on 7 JAN 1972.

Anna Lydia Forrest lived on 7 March 1950 at Hillsdale, Bergen Co., NJ. She died on 1 December 1966 at Venice, Sarasota Co., FL, at age 53

Obituary -- Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 17 DEC 1966; page 5; Newspapers.com):

Anna F. Burfeindt
Mrs. Anna (Forrest) Burfeindt, a native of Bellwood, residing at 302 Madara Court, North Port Charlotte, Venice, Fla., died Dec. 9 in the Venice Hospital.

She was born Dec. 15, 1912 a daughter of Dr. Fletcher B. and Pearl (Grove) Forrest and on Dec. 15, 1949 married William W. Burfeindt, residing in Hillsdale, N.J., until two years ago.

Surviving are her husband, her mother and a sister, Mrs. Katherine L. Mathers of Altoona.

A graduate of Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Md., she held a master's degree in hospital administration and public health nursing. Mrs. Burfeindt served as a captain in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II with the 118th General Hospital unit of Johns Hopkins university.

Interment was made in Florida.

She was buried in December 1966 at Gulf Pines Memorial Park, Englewood, Sarasota Co., FL, Findagrave #89034112.
Note: Williamsport Dickinson Seminary went through several name changes & reorganization?including Williamsport Dickinson Jr. College, to became Lycoming College in 1948. - (Cathy Cook research):

PHOTO: http://www.lycoming.edu/admissions/Residences/ForrestHall.html; 2008:

FORREST HALL

Located adjacent to the Heim Science Building, Forrest Hall houses 49 students in a co-educational environment. Rooms are single occupancy adjoining rooms (two rooms sharing a bath), with the exception of one triple suite. A laundry and kitchenette are located on the lower level.

Forrest Hall honors Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bliss Forrest and Anna Forrest Burfeindt '30, the parents and sister of Katherine Forrest Mathers '28.

     Annie Lincoln Forrest was born on 3 March 1864 at Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Occupation: She was the daughter of Hamilton and Louisa Forrest. She was a missionary to Japan for the Methodist Church from 1911-1923 in Nayago, Japan. On her return to the states she was a traveling secretary for the Board of Missions. From October 1923 to May 1924 made an inspection tour of for the Foreign Missionary Society visiting China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Annie Lincoln Forrest was buried in March 1941 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #220506776. She died on 21 March 1941 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, at age 77

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

She was the daughter of Hamilton and Louisa Forrest. She was a missionary to Japan for the Methodist Church from 1911-1923 in Nayago, Japan. On her return to the states she was a traveling secretary for the Board of Missions. From October 1923 to May 1924 made an inspection tour of for the Foreign Missionary Society visiting China, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage.


Note: Did not marry.

     Avis M. Forrest was born circa 1903 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Samuel Forrest and Julia Ann Lathrop.¹

     Bertha Beatrice Forrest was born on 26 March 1898 at Madison Co., OH. She married Elmer Isaac Barton on 22 October 1916 at Madison Co., OH. Bertha Beatrice Forrest died on 31 March 1954 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 56.

     Caroline Forrest was born circa 1851 at Belmont Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey.