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     Carrie Maud Forrest was born circa 1905 at Berrien Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Clete E. Forrest and Anna Eisele.¹

     Catherine A. Forrest was born circa 1847 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey. Catherine A. Forrest married Wilson Kinder in 1869. Catherine A. Forrest married John Hartzog in 1874. Catherine A. Forrest died. She was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arcadia, Hamilton Co., IN, Findagrave #36611495.

     Clete E. Forrest was born on 18 June 1874 at Berrien Co., MI, WW I draft registration.¹ He was the son of William M. Forrest and Julia A. Shockley.¹ Clete E. Forrest married Anna Eisele, daughter of John Eisele and Christina Knecht, on 20 August 1902 at Elkhart Co., IN. Clete E. Forrest died on 20 July 1939 at Niles, Berrien Co., MI, at age 65. He was buried in July 1939 at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien Co., MI, Findagrave #97998174.

     Dale Leroy Forrest was born on 30 July 1933 at Miami Co. (probably), OH. He was the son of James L. Forrest and Helen Evelyn Swob. Dale Leroy Forrest began military service Korean War service, U.S. Marine Corps. He lived in 1984 at Loveland, Clermont Co., OH. He died on 4 February 1984 at Bethesda North Hospital, Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 50.

     Doris Emma Forrest was born on 29 October 1919 at Zelienople, Butler Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Granville Lawson Forrest and Bessie Pearle Baumgardner. Doris Emma Forrest married Joseph Cyril McDaniel on 11 April 1947 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA. Doris Emma Forrest died on 6 March 2003 at Pipestone Co., MN, at age 83. She was buried in March 2003 at Saint Martins Cemetery, Woodstock, Pipestone Co., MN, Findagrave #79759979.

     Edward Gaure Cookman Forrest was also known as "Eddy". He was born on 3 September 1874 at Adams Co., PA. He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Edward Gaure Cookman Forrest married Jane Kilpatrick in 1914 at Philadelphia Co., PA; no children. Edward Gaure Cookman Forrest died on 16 May 1962 at Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, Lancaster Co., PA, at age 87

Obituary – The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, 22 MAY 1962, page 6 (Newspapers.com):

EDDY C. G. FORREST

Funeral services for Eddy C. G. Forrest, 87, of 121 North Queen Street, Littlestown, who died at the Masonic Home, Elizabethtown, Wednesday, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the J.W. Little and Son funeral home, Littlestown. The Rev. William R. Jones, pastor of Centenary Methodist Church, Littlestown, officiated. Pallbearers, all members of the Patmos Lodge F and AM, were Theron W. Spangler, Emory H. Snyder, Samuel H. Higinbotham, Ralph R. Ruggles, J. Arthur Boyd and Stanley M. Staub. Masonic services conducted at the grave were in charge of the following members of the same lodge: Clyde Coulson, worshipful master; J. S. Huggens, senior warden; Roy Attlesberger, junior warden and Luther Freed, chaplain.

He was buried in May 1962 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #25530912.

     Emma Louise Forrest was born on 28 February 1871 at Adams Co., PA. She was the daughter of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Emma Louise Forrest died on 29 November 1964 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, at age 93. She was buried in December 1964 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #220509433.
Note: Was a missionary to Japan, did not marry.

     Emory Hicks Forrest was born on 14 February 1867 at Adams Co., PA. He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Emory Hicks Forrest married Stella Mae Ziegler on 8 April 1901 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA. Emory Hicks Forrest died on 30 August 1935 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, at age 68. He was buried in September 1935 at Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #36432132.

     Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest M.D. was born on 5 February 1877 at Adams Co., PA. He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest M.D. married Pearl Edna Grove on 29 December 1908,

People’s Register, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; Friday, 1 JAN 1909, page 5 (Newspapers.com):

RECORD OF WEDDINGS
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Cupid’s Busy Work at the Matrimonial Shrine.
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FORREST—GROVE

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Grove, East Queen street, Chambersburg, was the scene of a pretty home wedding on Tuesday evening. In the presence of the family and a large company of invited guests their daughter, Miss Pearl Grove, and Dr. Fletcher B. Forrest were united in marriage. The bridegroom’s brother, Rev. John Forrest, of Montoursville, officiated. Rev. Dr. Roth assisted. Miss Hazel Snyder, Hazleton, was bridesmaid; Granville Forrest, of Trenton, N.J., best man. A reception followed the ceremony.

Dr. Forrest is a practicing physician at Bellwood, Pa., and for a time was located in Chambersburg. He was originally from Adams county. His bride is the daughter of former County Commissioner and Mrs. Grove and is one of the well known and esteemed young ladies of town. Dr. and Mrs. Forest (sic) will reside at Bellwood.

Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest M.D. lived on 2 May 1910 at Bellwood, Blair Co., PA.¹ He died on 8 February 1940 at Altoona, Blair Co., PA, at age 63

Obituary – Public Opinion, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; Friday, 9 FEB 1940 (Findagrave.com):

DR. FLETCHER BLISS FORREST

Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest, physician of Bellwood, died at 6:53 o’clock last evening at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, after a two-weeks illness. He was aged 63 years and 3 days, and was born in Littlestown, the son of the late Hamilton Forrest and Louisa Kitzmiller Forrest.

On December 29, 1908, Dr. Forrest was married to Miss Pearl Grove of town.

He was a member of the Methodist Church of Bellwood, Columbus Lodge No. 75, I.O.O.F. of town, Bellwood Lodge, Knights of Pythias, the Blair County Medical Association, and the State and National Homeopathic Association.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pearl Grove Forrest, and two daughters, Miss Katherine Forrest, at home, and Miss Anna Forrest of Washington, D.C., two brothers, Granville Forrest of Zelienople and Eddy Forrest of Philadelphia, two sisters, Misses Annie and Emma Forrest of Littlestown.

The funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. M. Stone, will be held at the home in Bellwood at 10 o’clock on Monday morning, after which the body will be brought here for burial, the funeral cortege arriving at Cedar Grove cemetery about 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon.

Cause of death: Strptococcic Septicemia; infection following tooth extraction. He was buried in February 1940 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #176515929.

     Frank Fletcher Forrest was born on 26 September 1905 at Lewistown, Mifflin Co., PA. He was the son of Emory Hicks Forrest and Stella Mae Ziegler. Frank Fletcher Forrest married Mildred Viola Mills on 1 September 1930 at Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA; no children. Frank Fletcher Forrest died on 3 November 1986 at age 81. He was buried in November 1986 at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL, Findagrave #74601344.

     Frank W. Forrest was born circa 1903 at Berrien Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Clete E. Forrest and Anna Eisele.¹

     Gabriel Thomas Forrest was born circa 1785 at Baltimore, MD.¹ He married Mary Brownley. Gabriel Thomas Forrest died on 12 October 1867 at Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

     Grace Evangeline Forrest was born on 16 December 1917 at Zelienople, Butler Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Granville Lawson Forrest and Bessie Pearle Baumgardner. Grace Evangeline Forrest married George Donald Curry. Grace Evangeline Forrest lived on 10 April 1950 at 500 Pershing Street, Ellwood, Lawrence Co., PA.² She died on 26 August 2004 at Lawrence Co., PA, at age 86; per SSDI, last residence Ellwood City. She was buried in August 2004 at Zelienople Community Cemetery and Mausoleum, Zelienople, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #243742162.

     Granville Hamilton Forrest was born on 6 February 1914 at Zelienople, Butler Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Granville Lawson Forrest and Bessie Pearle Baumgardner. Granville Hamilton Forrest married Florence Ruth Cox on 12 June 1939; after Granville passed in 1984, Florence remarried to George F. Summy (1913-2000.) Granville Hamilton Forrest died on 24 December 1984 at Brookfield, Linn Co., MO, at age 70

Obituary -- Ellwood City Ledger, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 26 DEC 1984, page A11 (Newspapers.com):

Granville Hamilton Forrest, 70, of Brookfield, Mo., died at 11 a.m. Monday in Brookfield following a lengthy illness.

Born in Zelienople on Feb. 6, 1914, he was a son of the late Granville L. and Pearl Baumgardner Forrest. Prior to retirement, he was a teacher of manual arts at the Brookfield High School and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Florence Cox Forrest; a son, Dr. Gary Forrest of Denver, Colo; one daughter, Mrs. James (Linda) Boyd of Flanders, N.J; five grandchildren; one brother, William Forrest of Denver; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Grace) Curry of Ellwood City and Mrs. Joseph (Doris) McDaniel of Lake Wilson, Minn.

Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. today for Mr. Forrest and funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Trinity United Methodist Church in Brookfield. Burial will be in Parklawn Memory Gardens.

He was buried in December 1984 at Parklawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn Co., MO, Findagrave #137588747.

     Granville Lawson Forrest was born on 15 December 1868 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA; Online genealogies frequently show his middle name as "Hanson", however his correct middle name is shown clearly on his son William's WW II Pennsylvania Veterans Compensation application.

He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Granville Lawson Forrest married Bessie Pearle Baumgardner on 26 June 1912 at the home of the bride's parents, Zelienople, Butler Co., PA; ceremony by Rev. A. P. Bittenger, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. Bessie was the widow of Stephen Earl Randolph (1885-1910) of Cherryvale, Kansas, who died at Denver of tuberculosis. She and Stephen were married 8 OCT 1908, also at her parents' home.

Granville Lawson Forrest lived on 7 January 1920 at Zelienople, Butler Co., PA, jeweler, jewelry store.¹ He died on 18 May 1952 at Zelienople, Butler Co., PA, at age 83. He was buried in May 1952 at Zelienople Community Cemetery and Mausoleum, Zelienople, Butler Co., PA, Findagrave #220528883.

     Hamilton Forrest was born in 1818 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Gabriel Thomas Forrest and Mary Brownley.² Hamilton Forrest married Susan Starkey, daughter of Timothy Starkey and Margaret Larimore, on 13 December 1840 at Guernsey Co., OH. Hamilton Forrest lived on 25 September 1850 at Wheeling Twp., Belmont Co., OH, laborer.¹ He died after July 1860 at Muskingum Co. (probably), OH. He lived on 13 July 1860 at Monroe Twp., Muskingum Co., OH.³

     Hamilton Wesley Forrest was born on 12 March 1828 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. He was the son of Jonathan Covell Forrest and Mary Lydia Cassell. Hamilton Wesley Forrest lived on 30 August 1850 at Germany Twp., Adams Co., PA, in the household of Rufus Swope, age 22, tanner.¹ He married Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller, daughter of John Michael Kitzmiller and Anna Christina Kitzmiller, on 30 March 1858 at Adams Co., PA. Hamilton Wesley Forrest died on 25 November 1912 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, at age 84.

     Hannah A. Forrest was born circa 1824 at Ohio.¹ She married John Bragg, son of John Bragg and Rebecca Hutchison, on 24 December 1846 at Guernsey Co., OH, Ceremony by J. G. Whitaker. Marriage Book "D", p.97.¹

     James Forrest was born circa 1842 at Muskingum Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey. James Forrest lived in 1863 at Muskingum Co., OH, Civil War draft registration. He married Elizabeth Sutterfield on 5 September 1876 at Marion Co., IN.

     James L. Forrest was born on 13 February 1910 at Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH. He was the son of Robert Lincoln Forrest and Anna Bertha Toops. James L. Forrest married Helen Evelyn Swob, daughter of John Swob and Gertrude Adeline Clawson, on 1 December 1932 at Piqua, Miami Co., OH. James L. Forrest lived in April 1940 at Piqua, Miami Co., OH. He died on 1 August 1975 at Piqua, Miami Co., OH, at age 65. He was buried in August 1975 at Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Miami Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 27526411.

     James W. Forrest was born on 8 March 1858 at Ross Co., OH.¹ He married Flora Jane Hancock on 13 November 1884 at Madison Co., OH. James W. Forrest died on 20 August 1942 at Madison Co., OH, at age 84.

     Rev. John Wesley Forrest was born on 4 February 1861 at Adams Co., PA. He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Rev. John Wesley Forrest married Susan Elizabeth Spangenberg on 3 October 1888 at York Co., PA; no children. Rev. John Wesley Forrest died on 3 February 1931 at Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA, at age 69

Obituary -- The Gazette and Daily, Thursday, February 05, 1931:

The funeral of Rev. John Wesley Forrest, a native of Littlestown, and retired minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, who died last evening at 9:45 o'clock at the Harrisburg hospital from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Forrest family residence, North Queen street, Littlestown. Rev. Dr. J. Howard Ake, Harrisburg district Methodist Episcopal superintendent, will officiate. Interment will be made in Mr. Carmel cemetery, Littlestown.

The first charge of the deceased after graduating from Dickinson seminary at Williamsport, was at Mercersburg. He also filled charges at State college, York Springs, and other points in the Central Pennsylvania conference. His last appointment was a the Treverton charge.

He made his home, after retirement in 1914, at Selinsgrove.

He was buried in February 1931 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #17352421.

     Jonathan Covell Forrest was born on 10 February 1787 at Anne Arundel Co., MD; son of Jonathan and Comfort R. (Onion) Forrest. He married Mary Lydia Cassell on 23 September 1817 at Littlestown, Adams Co., PA. Jonathan Covell Forrest lived on 30 August 1850 at Germany Twp., Adams Co., PA, farming.¹ He died on 8 July 1877 at Germany Twp., Adams Co., PA, at age 90. He was buried in July 1877 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #39740403.

     Judson Hamilton Forrest was born on 8 July 1862 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Hamilton Wesley Forrest and Louisa Maria Christina Kitzmiller. Judson Hamilton Forrest died on 9 July 1935 at Pennsylvania at age 73. He was buried in July 1935 at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Littlestown, Adams Co., PA, Findagrave #25530902.
Note: Did not marry.

     June Eleanore Forrest was born on 22 July 1944 at Beaver Co., PA. She was the daughter of William Sherman Forrest and June E. Walker. June Eleanore Forrest married Gerald Wayne Carpenter on 5 April 1969 at Jefferson Co., CO; ceremony by H. Dean Martin, United Methodist minister. Her brother's wife Gabriele Forrest was a witness at June's wedding. June Eleanore Forrest died on 5 June 1975 at Auburn, King Co., WA, at age 30. Cause of death: Drowned in Stuck River -- apparently fell off horse into river, per Washington state death certificate, file #13800. She was buried in June 1975 at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, King Co., WA, Findagrave #166520308.

     Katherine Louisa Forrest was born on 24 July 1910 at Bellwood, Blair Co., PA. She was the daughter of Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest M.D. and Pearl Edna Grove. Katherine Louisa Forrest was educated; Entered Williamsport Dickinson Seminary September 1926 & graduated in 1928.? ? She earned an A.B. degree in 1932, and Master of Arts degree in 1933, both from Bucknell University - a voice student.

She married Dr. Charles Henry Bloom M.D. on 14 June 1934 at Bellwood, Blair Co., PA, Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania; Friday, 15 JUN 1934; page 4; (Newspapers.com):

Katherine Louise Forrest, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bliss Forrest of 336 Main street, Bellwood, became the bride of Dr. Charles Henry Bloom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Bloom of 1608 Tenth street, Altoona, at a pretty June wedding yesterday at the home of the bride. The ring ceremony was performed in the presence of a few intimate friends and class relatives by Rev. J. M. Brennan, pastor of the bride, and Rev. H. G.14 Dooley, both of Bellwood.

The maid of honor was Miss Anna L. Forrest, sister of the bride, while best man was Dr. Marlyn Miller, Altoona. The bride was given in marriage by her father.

The bride wore her mother's wedding outfit of white satin and princess lace, with the veil trimmed in pearls. She carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.

Mrs. Bloom is a graduate of Dickinson seminary, Williamsport, class of 1928, followed by post-graduate work at Bucknell, where she received her master's degree in 1933. While at Bucknell, she was a member of the Sigma Sigma Delta social sorority, the Girl's Glee club, the mixed chorus, and the educational club. During the past school term she was a member of the Cooper township high school faculty.

Dr. Bloom is a graduate of Altoona High school, class of 1926, and of? ? Gettysburg collage, class of 1930. While at Gettysburg he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity, and of Beta Beta Beta honorary fraternity. In 1934 he was graduated from Jefferson Medical college, where he was a member of honorary and scientific societies. Following a brief trip, he will begin his internship in the Altoona hospital July 1.


NOTE: This marriage was over before the April 1940 federal census, in which Charles Jr. was listed living with hsi widowed father with marital status "D". Charles remarried to Pearl Barbara Cox on 13 JUN 1942.

Katherine Louisa Forrest and Dr. Charles Henry Bloom M.D. were divorced before April 1940. Katherine Louisa Forrest married James Miller Mathers on 25 December 1941; Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, 10 FEB 1942, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

Mathers—Forrest

At 5:30 o’clock on December 25, Katherine Louisa Forrest and James M. Mathers were united in marriage by Rev. George E. Baughman, pastor of the First Methodist church, Cumberland, Md.

Mrs. Mathers is the daughter of Mrs. Pearl G. Forrest, 336 Main street, Bellwood, and the late Dr. Fletcher Bliss Forrest. Mr. Mathers is the son of Mr. James C. Mathers, 916 Twenty-sixth avenue, this city, and the late Mrs. Bessie Miller Mathers. Mr. Mathers is a well known local insurance broker.

Katherine Louisa Forrest died in April 1979 at Blair Co. (probably), PA, at age 68. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Findagrave #92402583.
Note: PHOTO (Tracy DeVault via Cathy Cook) probably partially from: Access Pennsylvania Digital Repository; Lycoming College: Lycoming College Campus: Past and Present Collection; Internet:

View of Forrest Hall (at Lycoming College, Pennsylvania) looking northwest. The three-story residence hall was built to accommodate ninety-two women students. The rooms are arranged as suites, with an adjoining bathroom between two rooms.? ? Groundbreaking for the building was in September 1968, and it was completed in 1969. It was designed and constructed by Unitec Corporation of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Forrest Hall is a memorial from James M. and Katherine Forrest Mathers to Mrs. Mathers' parents, Dr. and Mrs. Fletcher Bliss Forrest, and sister, Anna Forrest Burfeindt. Katherine Forrest Mathers graduated from Williamsport Dickinson Seminary in 1928. She earned an A.B. degree in 1932, and Master of Arts degree in 1933, both from Bucknell University. She continues to come back for Homecoming and other campus events.


PHOTO & Award;
Katherine Forrest Mathers, alumnae Award; 7 June 1969; Lycoming College Collection;(Internet):

Description: John Detwiler, Acting President of Lycoming College presents the Lycoming College Award of Distinction to Katherine Forrest Mathers '28. Parts of the citation read: 'You entered Williamsport Dickinson Seminary in September, 1926, and graduated with the Class of 1928. Your education was continued at Bucknell University where you earned the A.B. degree in 1932 and the Master of Arts degree in 1933. On Christmas Day, 1941, you became the bride of James M. Mathers and together you developed a successful insurance business in Altoona … you continued to manage the business while your husband was on duty during World War II, and after his untimely death several years later … Your concern for the College and your generosity prompted you to establish a memorial honoring your parents and your sister, Anna, who graduated from the Seminary in 1930. This memorial is our newest women's dormitory, Forrest Hall...' John G. Detwiler, Acting President of the College.
Date 1969-06-07.

     Martha Jane Forrest was born on 18 January 1844 at Ohio. She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey. Martha Jane Forrest married John Francis Keith, son of William Keith and Katherine Peak, on 11 April 1864 at IN. Martha Jane Forrest died on 13 November 1899 at Frontier Co., NE, at age 55. She was buried in November 1899 at Prairie Land Cemetery, Frontier Co., NE.

     Mary Margaret Forrest was born circa 1849 at Belmont Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey.

     Medrith L. Forrest was born on 22 November 1912 at Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH. She was the daughter of Robert Lincoln Forrest and Anna Bertha Toops. Medrith L. Forrest died on 22 December 1932 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 20. Cause of death: Aplastic anemia. She was buried on 24 December 1932 at Bloomingburg, Fayette Co., OH.

     Melissa Forrest was born circa 1857 at Belmont or Muskingum Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hamilton Forrest and Susan Starkey.