Brief Life History of William R.
When William R. Forsyth was born on 18 February 1807, in Allentown Borough, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States, his father, Samuel Forsythe, was 34 and his mother, Elizabeth Steward, was 31. He married Helen Spader on 10 February 1835. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Freehold Township, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States in 1840. He died on 12 December 1847, in Allentown Borough, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 40, and was buried in Allentown Borough, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.
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Sources (11)
- William Forsyth, "United States Census, 1840"
- William R. Forsythe, "Find A Grave Index"
- William R Forsyth in entry for Napolean B Bruere and Emma S Forsyth, "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956"
Spouse and Children
1807–1847 Male
1807–1893 Female
Children (8)
1835–1911 Female
1837–1891 Female
1839–1893 Female
1840–1844 Female
1843–1864 Male
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Parents and Siblings
1772–1845 Male
1776–1859 Female
Siblings (6)
1807–1847 Male
1808–1888 Female
1808–1856 Female
1811–1892 Male
1813– Male
+1 More Child
World Events (8)
1808
Age 1
1812
Age 5
1819 · Panic! of 1819
Age 12
Name Meaning
Scottish: variant of Forsythe .
History: The statesman John Forsyth (1780–1841) was born at Fredericksburg, VA, a descendant of James Forsyth, who came to VA from Scotland in 1680. John was in public service for 30 years as representative, US senator, governor of Georgia, minister to Spain, and secretary of state.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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