Morning buddy, I hope this helps
(KENNEDY FORREST FORRESTER in Huntley) PR
John Kennedy born circa 1852, married 10 Feb 1885, in Huntley Township to
Elizabeth Forrest, born 28 Oct 1849 ( daughter of Richard Forrest and Ellen
Sullivan ) Elizabeth died 30 May 1927 and John died circa 1925. Believe the
family is buried in St. Catherines R.C. Cemetery in Osgoode Township,
Concession 8, lot 23 (In the Village of Metcalfe, see inscription below).Children of
John and Elizabeth;
- Patrick Richard Kennedy, b. 13 May 1886, m. Alexine Soucy who died
1968 in Windsor, Ontario. Pat died 2 Apr 1978 in Windsor.
- John Andrew William Kennedy b. 3 Apr 1888, d. 1916
- Edward Thomas Kennedy b. 27 May 1890, d. 1914
- Mary Ellen Frances Kennedy b. 14 Oct 1893, m. 29 Apr 1918 in Metcalfe
to James Murray who died 26 Oct 1944/5. Mary died 3 Jan 1975/6
Also:: C.W. Dominic Kennedy ( son of Hugh Kennedy and Henrietta Caroll )
married Marcella Forrest. Dominic died 29 Jun 1972.
Also:: Bridget Ann (Anna) Kennedy (daughter of Edward Kennedy and Margaret
May Dixon) born 24 Aug 1906, married 4 Sep 1931 in Almonte to Alphonsus
Albert Forrest who died 5 Sep 1992 in Perth, Ontario. Anna died 3 Dec 1999
in Perth Ontario.
Also:: Ellen Kennedy (daughter of John Kennedy and Margaret ?? ) born abt.
1817, married Richard Cornelius Forrest 27 Nov 1837. Ellen died abt. 1850.
Children of Ellen and Richard Forrest;;
- James Forrest m. 25 Nov 1879 to Susanne Manion
- Ellen Forrest b. June 07, 1838
- Ellen Forrest b. abt June 1839
- David Forrest b. January 12, 1840
- Richard Forrest b. July 02, 1841
- Michael Forrest b. February 02, 1844
Thanks to Taylor Kennedy who contributed the above.
Note: A David Forrester (Forster) was appointed lockmaster at the Long Island
Lockstation in 1856. In 1862 he was transferred to Newboro Locks. He died in
1864 and his son Alfred succeeded him at Newboro. Source: Ken W. Watson,
A History of the Rideau Lockstations, 2000, ISBN 0-9696052-1-8.
Here are some cemetery inscriptions from St. Catherine's Cemetery, Metcalfe, Ontario:
1. In loving memory of Charles J. MURRAY, 1882-1944, husband of Mary E. KENNEDY 1894-1975. Edward KENNEDY 1880-1914. John KENNEDY 1878-1916.
Sons of Elizabeth KENNEDY, 1850-1927.
2.James SWEENEY 1806-1894. Ellen CASEY, his wife 1806-1881.
Ellen SWEENEY, 1843-1884. John J. SWEENEY, 1833-1923. His wife,
Catherine M. KENNEDY, 1832-1908.
3. KENNEDY, John S., died Dec. 14, 1880 aged 46 years.
And more info from Taylor Kennedy:
John FORREST, age 27, born in Huntley Township, Resides in Goulbourn at the
time of marriage, and a Farmer, son of Cornelius and Esther Forrest. Married
Elizabeth LEAHY, age 24, born in Huntley Township, resides in Huntley at the
time of marriage, daughter of John and Elizabeth Leahy. Witnesses were
RICHARD FORREST of Huntley and HONORRA LEAHY of Huntley, married 19th of
May, 1875 in Huntley. Roman Catholic. Priest A. O'Malley. Marriage was by
Banns.
Richard Forrest's Last Will and Testament is 10 pages. I don't know if you
want to receive these as it is a simple Will. Three lines. Richard Forrest
died March 13, 1898 and his property was Lot 24, concession 2 in Huntley. He
bequeathed all of his real property to Bridget Forrest, wife of Michael
Forrest. His executor of the Will was William H. Stafford.If you wish copies
that's not a problem.
I have attached a copy of Court Costs and a copy of his Real Property.
Taylor
1 Richard Cornelius Forrest b.? Died March 14, 1898
+ Ellen Kennedy b. 1817 d. Jan. 25, 1849 age 32 yrs
2 James Forrest m. Nov. 25, 1879
+ Susanne Manion
2 Ellen Forrest b. Jun 07, 1838
2 David Forrest b. Jan 12, 1840
2 Richard Forrest b. Jul 02, 1841
2 Michael Forrest b. Feb 02, 1843 d. 1924
+ Bridget Gleeson b. 1847 d. 1926
3 - Catherine Teresa Forrest 1874 - 1965
2 John Forrest b. 1848 d.? Married May 19, 1875
+ Elizabeth Leahy b. 1852 d. Apr 24, 1894 age 42 yrs.
3 Mary Ellen d. Nov 15, 1877 at 1yr 8 mons.
3 Elizabeth Ann d. Mar 14, 1882 at 4 yrs 10 mons.
3 Mary Frances b. 1882 d. Oct 31, 1899
3 Andrew b. 1890 d. Sep 16, 1908 at 18 yrs.
NOTE Parents off the marriage register for Elizabeth Leahy are John and
Elizabeth Leahy. St Mary's cemetery
in Huntley names her as Elizabeth Nagle, mother of Elizabeth buried
with them.
John Leahy b. 1813 d. Dec 29, 1881 68 yrs Native of Co. Cork Ireland
Elizabeth Nagle b. 1824 d. Dec 30, 1895 age 71 yrs
Witnesses for Johns wedding were Richard Forrest and Honora Leahy
NOTE Richard Cornelius Forrest died in Lanark County. W. Stafford was his
solicitor.
John J. O'Brien and Lawrence Maher witnessed his last Will and
Testament.
NOTE Also buried in St Marys Cemetery in Huntley are;
- Mrs. Andrew Forrest 1871 - 1934
- Andrew Forrest 1859 - 1953
- James V Forrest 1906 - 1972
+ Anne Rita ? 1921 - ?
Edward Forrest 1863 - Nov. 09, 1921
Francis R. Forrest 1874 - 1952
+ Onaugh Kennedy 1886 - 1960
... from Taylor Kennedy
December 4, 2001:
Hello - I am trying to determine the parents of Richard B. Forrest (b.22
Feb. 1838 d.23 Nov. 1918) who married Melissa A. Brown (b. Nov. 1846) in
Ashton, Ont. 4 Apr. 1866. Their children were Nellie, James, John Richard
(my grandfather), Amie, Mary, Emma, Michael.
Is he possibly the son of James Francis Forrest (b. 1804) who was married
to Bridget Kennedy (b. approx 1816)?
Thanks for any help you can give.
Gordon Forrest
May 25, 2002:
From Taylor Kennedy - a very detailed family tree !
Descendants of Richard Forrest
Generation No. 1
1. RICHARD1 FORREST was born in Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland, and died 1829
in Huntley Township, Carleton County. He married ELLEN "NEL" HARRAN.
Notes for RICHARD FORREST:
Arrived in Canada on the ship "Hebe" in 1823. Farmed on Concession 2, Lot
22.
Children of RICHARD FORREST and ELLEN HARRAN are:
i. CATHERINE "KATE"2 FORREST, b. Abt. 1799, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
2. ii. TIMOTHY FORREST, b. Abt. 1802, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
3. iii. JAMES FORREST, b. Abt. 1804, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
4. iv. RICHARD FORREST, b. Abt. 1806, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland; d. March
14, 1898, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
5. v. CORNELIUS FORREST, b. Abt. 1808, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
vi. MARY FORREST, b. Abt. 1811, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
vii. JOHANNA FORREST, b. Abt. 1813, Newmarket, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Generation No. 2
2. TIMOTHY2 FORREST (RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1802 in Newmarket, Co. Cork,
Ireland. He married CATHERINE HERRICK Abt. 1833.
Notes for TIMOTHY FORREST:
Farmed the West half of Lot 21 in Concession 11, Huntley Township.
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Timothy as being 60 years old making his birth year about 1802.
Notes for CATHERINE HERRICK:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Catherine as being 35 years old making her birth year about 1817.
Children of TIMOTHY FORREST and CATHERINE HERRICK are:
i. MICHAEL3 FORREST, b. Abt. 1834, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MICHAEL FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Michael as being 18 years old making his birth year about 1834.
ii. ELENOR FORREST, b. May 1838, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for ELENOR FORREST:
Baptized by Father Smith May 20, 1838 at St. Michaels in Huntley Township.
Godparents were Michael Collins and Elenor Kennedy.
iii. MARY FORREST, b. July 13, 1842, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Mary as being 9 years old making her birth year about 1843.
Baptized by Father Smith October 2, 1842 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Michael Gregg and Anne Manning.
iv. THOMAS FORREST, b. Abt. 1845, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for THOMAS FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Thomas as being 7 years old making his birth year about 1845.
Baptized by Father Smith September 8, 1844 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John O'Keefe and Mary Duffy.
v. JAMES FORREST, b. Abt. 1847, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for JAMES FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
James as being 5 years old making his birth year about 1847.
vi. ELIZABETH FORREST, b. Abt. 1849, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for ELIZABETH FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Elizabeth as being 3 years old making her birth year about 1849.
3. JAMES2 FORREST (RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1804 in Newmarket, Co. Cork,
Ireland. He married BRIDGET KENNEDY.
Notes for JAMES FORREST:
Farmed the West lot 20 in concession 11, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
James as being 47 years old making his birth year about 1805.
Notes for BRIDGET KENNEDY:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Bridget's as being 37 years old making her birth year about 1815.
Children of JAMES FORREST and BRIDGET KENNEDY are:
i. RICHARD3 FORREST, b. Abt. 1837, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for RICHARD FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Richard as being 15 years old making his birth year about 1837.
From the early records of St. Philips Church in Richmond, it shows that
Richard Forrest (son of James Forrest and Bridget Kennedy) was born February
13, 1837 and was Baptized March 5, 1837 by Rev. Terrance Smith. The
godparents were Cornelius Forrest (Uncle) and Mary Kennedy (possibly she is
Mary Ellen wife of Con. ) Aunt.
ii. DAVID FORREST, b. February 06, 1840, Huntley Township, Carleton County;
d. March 27, 1917, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for DAVID FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
David as being 12 years old making his birth year about 1840.
Baptized by Father Smith February 11, 1840 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Richard Forrest and Ellen Russell.
iii. BRIDGET FORREST, b. November 02, 1841, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for BRIDGET FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Bridget as being 10 years old making her birth year about 1842.
Baptized by Father Smith January 9, 1842 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Thomas Brown and Margaret Tierney.
iv. PATRICK FORREST, b. Abt. 1845, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for PATRICK FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Patrick as being 7 years old making his birth year about 1845.
v. ELLEN FORREST, b. Abt. 1846, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for ELLEN FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Ellen as being 6 years old making her birth year about 1846.
vi. HANORA FORREST, b. June 04, 1848, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for HANORA FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Hanora as being 13 years old making her birth year about 1839.
Baptized by Father Smith September 23, 1838 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Michael cronin and Anne McCarty.
vii. CORNELIUS FORREST, b. July 05, 1848, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. Bef. 1851, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for CORNELIUS FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey August 16, 1903 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Cornelius Curtin and Judith McGrath.
viii. JAMES FORREST, b. October 21, 1850, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for JAMES FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
James as being 2 years old making his birth year about 1851.
Baptized by Father Smith November 3, 1850 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Manion and Hanora Kennedy.
4. RICHARD2 FORREST (RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1806 in Newmarket, Co. Cork,
Ireland, and died March 14, 1898 in Huntley Township, Carleton County. He
married ELLEN SULLIVAN Abt. 1848.
Notes for RICHARD FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Richard as being 47 years old making his birth year about 1806.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Richard's age as being 78 years old making his birth year about 1803.
Notes for ELLEN SULLIVAN:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Ellen as being 38 years old making her birth year about 1814.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Ellen's age as being 66 years old making her birth year about 1815.
Children of RICHARD FORREST and ELLEN SULLIVAN are:
6. i. ELIZABETH3 FORREST, b. October 14, 1849, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. May 30, 1927.
ii. RICHARD FORREST, b. April 28, 1851, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for RICHARD FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Richard as being 1 year old making his birth year about 1851.
Baptized by Father Vaughan May 30, 1851 at St. Michaels in Huntley Township.
Godparents were Cornelius Curtin and Margaret Manion.
5. CORNELIUS2 FORREST (RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1808 in Newmarket, Co. Cork,
Ireland. He married (1) ELLEN KENNEDY November 27, 1837 in St. Michael's
Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County. He married (2) ELLEN CONNELLY
Abt. 1850.
Notes for CORNELIUS FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Cornelius as being 47 years old making his birth year about 1805.
Notes for ELLEN KENNEDY:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
Sacred to the memory of Ellen Forrest
who died January 25, 1849, aged 32 years.
May her soul R.I.P.
This stone was erected by her affectionate husband
Cornelius Forrest
Notes for ELLEN CONNELLY:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Ellen as being 26 years old making her birth year about 1826.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.17
Shows Ellen's age as being 65 years old making her birth year about 1816.
Children of CORNELIUS FORREST and ELLEN KENNEDY are:
i. ELLEN3 FORREST, b. June 07, 1838, Huntley Township, Carleton County; m.
JAMES BROWN.
Notes for ELLEN FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Ellen as being 14 years old making her birth year about 1838.
Baptized by Father Smith September 23, 1838 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Leahy and Bridget Kennedy.
7. ii. DAVID FORREST, b. January 12, 1840, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
iii. RICHARD FORREST, b. July 02, 1841, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for RICHARD FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Richard as being 10 years old making his birth year about 1842.
Baptized by Father Smith August 8, 1841 at St. Michaels in Huntley Township.
Godparents were William Walsh and Bridget Walsh.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Richard's age as being 36 years old making his birth year about 1845.
8. iv. MICHAEL FORREST, b. February 02, 1843, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. 1924, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
v. CORNELIUS FORREST, b. Abt. 1845, Huntley Township, Carleton County; m.
ROSANA O'BRIEN, June 19, 1872, St. Michael's Church, Huntley Township,
Carleton County.
Notes for CORNELIUS FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Cornelius as being 7 years old making his birth year about 1845.
9. vi. JOHN FORREST, b. November 02, 1846, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
10. vii. JAMES FORREST, b. Abt. 1849, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Children of CORNELIUS FORREST and ELLEN CONNELLY are:
viii. CATHERINE3 FORREST, b. Abt. 1851.
Notes for CATHERINE FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Catherine as being 1 year old making her birth year about 1851.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Catherine's age as being 28 years old making her birth year about 1853
.
ix. TIMOTHY FORREST, b. Abt. 1855.
Notes for TIMOTHY FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Timothy's age as being 26 years old making his birth year about 1855.
x. WILLIAM FORREST, b. Abt. 1857.
Notes for WILLIAM FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows William's age as being 24 years old making his birth year about 1857.
xi. THOMAS FORREST, b. Abt. 1859.
Notes for THOMAS FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Thomas's age as being 22 years old making his birth year about 1859.
xii. MARY FORREST, b. Abt. 1863.
Notes for MARY FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Mary's age as being 18 years old making her birth year about 1863.
11. xiii. ANDREW FORREST, b. Abt. 1859, Huntley Township, Carleton County;
d. 1953, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
12. xiv. EDWARD FORREST, b. Abt. 1863, Huntley Township, Carleton County; d.
November 09, 1921, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Generation No. 3
6. ELIZABETH3 FORREST (RICHARD2, RICHARD1) was born October 14, 1849 in
Huntley Township, Carleton County, and died May 30, 1927. She married JOHN
KENNEDY February 10, 1885 in St. Michael's Church, Huntley Township,
Carleton County, son of PATRICK KENNEDY and MARY HORAN.
Notes for ELIZABETH FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 63
shows
Elizabeth as being 3 years old making her birth year about 1849.
Baptized by Father Smith October 28, 1849 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Michael Meehan and Mary Meehan.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Elizabeth's age as being 28 years old making her birth year about
1853.
Marriage Notes for ELIZABETH FORREST and JOHN KENNEDY:
Marriage was performed by father Corkery February 10, 1885 at St. Michael's
in Huntley Township. The witnesses were Thomas Forrest and Bridget Sullivan.
Note: Father of the Bride was deceased by this time.
Children of ELIZABETH FORREST and JOHN KENNEDY are:
i. PATRICK RICHARD4 KENNEDY, b. May 13, 1886, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. April 02, 1978, Windsor, Ontario; m. ALEXINE SOUCY.
ii. JOHN ANDREW WILLIAM KENNEDY, b. April 03, 1888, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; d. Abt. 1916.
iii. EDWARD THOMAS KENNEDY, b. May 27, 1890, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. Abt. 1914.
iv. MARY ELLEN FRANCES KENNEDY, b. October 14, 1893, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; d. January 03, 1975; m. CHARLES JAMES MURRAY, April 29,
1918, Metcalfe, Ontario.
7. DAVID3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born January 12, 1840 in
Huntley Township, Carleton County. He married ELLEN FOLEY July 04, 1867,
daughter of MICHAEL FOLEY and ELIZABETH CORKERY.
Notes for DAVID FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
David as being 12 years old making his birth year about 1840.
From St. Michael's early parish birth records shows David, son of Cornelius
Forrest and Ellen Kennedy, being born January 12, 1840 and Baptized February
9, 1840. The godparents were Michael Meehan and Mary Kennedy.
Marriage Notes for DAVID FORREST and ELLEN FOLEY:
David Forrest, son of Cornelius Forrest and Ellen Kennedy, age 27 years,
married Ellen Foley, daughter of Michael Foley and Elizabeth Corkery.
Witnesses were Patrick Corkery and Elizabeth Foley, sister of the Bride.
Wedded on July 4, 1867 at St. Michaels, Parish, Huntley Township.
Children of DAVID FORREST and ELLEN FOLEY are:
i. MARY4 FORREST, b. May 10, 1868, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY FORREST:
Baptized by Father Vaughan June 7, 1868 at St. Michaels in Huntley Township.
Godparents were Michael Foley and Anne Vaughan.
ii. CATHERINE ANN FORREST, b. March 07, 1871, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for CATHERINE ANN FORREST:
Baptized by Father O'Malley March 17, 1871 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Kennedy and Elizabeth Foley.
iii. ELLEN CECILIA FORREST, b. June 29, 1872, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for ELLEN CECILIA FORREST:
Baptized by Father O'Malley July 02, 1872 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Richard Forrest and Margaret Grace.
13. iv. RICHARD FRANCIS FORREST, b. April 19, 1874, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; d. Abt. 1952.
8. MICHAEL3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born February 02, 1843 in
Huntley Township, Carleton County, and died 1924 in Huntley Township,
Carleton County. He married BRIDGET GLEESON.
Notes for MICHAEL FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
Michael as being 9 years old making his birth year about 1843.
Baptized by Father Smith February 22, 1843 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Michael cronin and Margaret Murphy.
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.M.O. Michael Forrest, 1843 - 1924
his wife Bridget Gleeson, 1847 - 1926
Catherine Teresa Forrest, 1874 - 1965
Notes for BRIDGET GLEESON:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.M.O. Michael Forrest, 1843 - 1924
his wife Bridget Gleeson, 1847 - 1926
Catherine Teresa Forrest, 1874 - 1965
Child of MICHAEL FORREST and BRIDGET GLEESON is:
i. CATHERINE TERESA4 FORREST, b. Abt. 1874; d. 1965, Huntley Township,
Carleton County.
Notes for CATHERINE TERESA FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.M.O. Michael Forrest, 1843 - 1924
his wife Bridget Gleeson, 1847 - 1926
Catherine Teresa Forrest, 1874 - 1965
9. JOHN3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born November 02, 1846 in
Huntley Township, Carleton County. He married ELIZABETH LEAHY May 19, 1875
in St. Michael's Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County, daughter of JOHN
LEAHY and ELIZABETH NAGLE.
Notes for JOHN FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
John as being 5 years old making his birth year about 1847.
Baptized by Father O'Connell November 16, 1846 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were
John Mahoney and Hanora White.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "D", Div. 2, pg.62
Shows John's age as being 32 years old making his birth year about 1849.
Notes for ELIZABETH LEAHY:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.L.M.O. Elizabeth Leahy, wife of John Forrest
Died April 24, 1894, aged 42 years. R.I.P.
Mary Frances died October 31, 1899, aged 17 years
Andrew died September 16, 1908, aged 18 years
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Elizabeth's age as being 28 years old making her birth year about
1853.
Marriage Notes for JOHN FORREST and ELIZABETH LEAHY:
John Forrest, son of Cornelius and Esther Forrest, married on May 19, 1875
to Elizabeth leahy, daughter of John and Elizabeth Leahy. Witnesses were
Richard Forrest and Hanora Leahy. Performed by Father O'Malley, of St.
Michaels Church in Huntley Township. The ceremony was by Banns. Reg.# 001965
Children of JOHN FORREST and ELIZABETH LEAHY are:
i. MARY ELLEN4 FORREST, b. Abt. 1875, Huntley Township, Carleton County; d.
November 15, 1877, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY ELLEN FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.M.O. Mary Ellen died November 15, 1877, aged 1 year & 8 months
Also, Elizabeth Ann died March 14, 1882 aged 4 years & 10 months
Daughters of John and Elizabeth Forrest
ii. ELIZABETH ANN FORREST, b. Abt. 1877, Huntley Township, Carleton County;
d. March 14, 1882, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for ELIZABETH ANN FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.M.O. Mary Ellen died November 15, 1877, aged 1 year & 8 months
Also, Elizabeth Ann died March 14, 1882 aged 4 years & 10 months
Daughters of John and Elizabeth Forrest
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Elizabeth's age as being 4 years old making her birth year about 1877.
iii. JOHN FORREST, b. Abt. 1879.
Notes for JOHN FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows John's age as being 2 years old making his birth year about 1879.
iv. MARY FRANCES FORREST, b. Abt. 1882, Huntley Township, Carleton County;
d. October 31, 1899, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY FRANCES FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.L.M.O. Elizabeth Leahy, wife of John Forrest
Died April 24, 1894, aged 42 years. R.I.P.
Mary Frances died October 31, 1899, aged 17 years
Andrew died September 16, 1908, aged 18 years
v. ANDREW FORREST, b. Abt. 1890, Huntley Township, Carleton County; d.
September 16, 1908, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for ANDREW FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
I.L.M.O. Elizabeth Leahy, wife of John Forrest
Died April 24, 1894, aged 42 years. R.I.P.
Mary Frances died October 31, 1899, aged 17 years
Andrew died September 16, 1908, aged 18 years
10. JAMES3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1849 in Huntley
Township, Carleton County. He married SUSAN MANION November 25, 1879 in St.
Michael's Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for JAMES FORREST:
From the 1851 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C11716, page 69
shows
James as being 3 years old making his birth year about 1849.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.18
Shows James age as being 32 years old making his birth year about 1849.
Notes for SUSAN MANION:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.18
Shows Susan's age as being 21 years old making her birth year about 1860.
Children of JAMES FORREST and SUSAN MANION are:
i. MARY4 FORREST, b. April 1881.
Notes for MARY FORREST:
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.18
Shows Mary's age as being 0 years old making her birth year about 1881.
ii. CORNELIUS FORREST, b. December 20, 1882, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for CORNELIUS FORREST:
Baptized by Father O'Malley December 23, 1882 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Andrew Forrest and Catherine Manion.
iii. JAMES FRANCIS FORREST, b. January 04, 1885, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for JAMES FRANCIS FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey January 25, 1885 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Lawrence Manion and Margaret McGrath.
iv. MICHAEL DENNIS FORREST, b. November 26, 1888, Huntley Township,
Carleton County.
Notes for MICHAEL DENNIS FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey December 16, 1888 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were David Forrest and Elizabeth Forrest.
v. JOSEPH THOMAS FORREST, b. January 18, 1897, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for JOSEPH THOMAS FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey January 24, 1897 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Edward Forrest and Catherine Mary Manion.
11. ANDREW3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1859 in Huntley
Township, Carleton County, and died 1953 in Huntley Township, Carleton
County. He married MARGARET ELLEN CARBERRY.
Notes for ANDREW FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
Mrs. Andrew Forrest born 1871, died 1934
Andrew Forrest 1859 - 1953
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Andrew's age as being 21 years old making his birth year about 1860.
Notes for MARGARET ELLEN CARBERRY:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
Mrs. Andrew Forrest born 1871, died 1934
Andrew Forrest 1859 - 1953
Children of ANDREW FORREST and MARGARET CARBERRY are:
i. ALPHONSUS ALBERT4 FORREST, b. August 13, 1903, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; d. September 05, 1992, Perth Ontario; m. BRIDGET ANNA
KENNEDY, September 04, 1931, Almonte, Ontario.
Notes for ALPHONSUS ALBERT FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey August 16, 1903 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Cornelius Curtin and Mary Ann Grace (wife of
Cornelius Curtin).
Notes for BRIDGET ANNA KENNEDY:
The following Obituary is Anna's sister.
Marguerite Marcelle Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte, Ontario, on
Monday, July 5th, 1999 at age 88. Marguerite Marcelle Kennedy, beloved
daughter of the late Edward Kennedy and the late Maggie Dickson. Dear sister
of Edward Kennedy, Almonte; Anna (Mrs. Albert Forrest), Perth; Kay (Mrs.
Gerald Tracey), Toronto; Isabel (Mrs. Cecil Axford), Belleville; Gertrude
(Mrs. James Byrne), Almonte and Claire (Mrs. James Galvin), Almonte.
Predeceased by 2 brothers Joseph and Hugh Kennedy and by 2 sisters Mayme
(Mrs. Percy Dove) and Carmel (Mrs. Lorne Liberty). Friends may call at the
Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thence to Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Mass of
Christian Funeral on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery,
Almonte. The CWL will gather to recite the Rosary at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday at
the Funeral Home. Donations made to the Holy Name of Mary Memorial Fund
would be appreciated by the family.
Publication Date: 1999-07-06
From the Ottawa Citizen: December 05, 1999 : Forrest, Anna B. Into his hands
after weeks of declining health at Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Friday, December
3, 1999 in her 94th year, Anna (Kennedy) Forrest. Loved wife of the late
Albert Forrest. Devoted mother of Florence (Frank) Mitchell and Cecil
(Gwen) of Perth, Arthur (Madelaine) of Toledo and Bert (Mary) of Nepean.
Mother-in-law of Doug Mulley of Perth and Carroll Forrest of Kelowna B. C.
Caring grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sadly
missed by brother Ed Kennedy, sisters Clara (Jim) Galvin and Gert Byrnes of
Almonte and Isabel Axford of Barrie and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by daughter Marjorie Mulley and son Joseph Forrest, brothers
Hugh and Joseph Kennedy and sisters Mayme Dove, Kay Tracey, Carmel Liberty
and Marguerite Kennedy. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son
Funeral Home, Perth, Sunday December 5th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic
Church, Lanark on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery,
Ferguson's Falls. In rememberance, contributions to the Memorial Fund of
St. Patrick's Church, Ferguson's Falls or fund of one's choice would be
appreciated.
ii. BRIDGET ELLEN FORREST, b. March 19, 1899, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for BRIDGET ELLEN FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey March 26, 1899 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Forrest and Ellen Forrest.
iii. LAWRENCE ANDREW FORREST, b. Abt. April 24, 1908, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; m. JUNE JAUANITA KEENEY, May 02, 1946, St. Michael's
Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for LAWRENCE ANDREW FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh April 26, 1908 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Peter Grace and Emaline Grace.
iv. MARTIN JOSEPH EMMET FORREST, b. November 14, 1910, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; m. MARY ALICE VIOLET LECOMPTE, April 08, 1931, St.
Michael's Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARTIN JOSEPH EMMET FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh November 14, 1910 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were
Lawrence John Curtin and Ann McQuire (Mrs. Edward Forrest).
v. MARY LORETTA FORREST, b. August 15, 1901, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; m. SAMUEL I. MORAN, November 18, 1946, St. Michael's Church, Huntley
Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY LORETTA FORREST:
Baptized by Father Corkey August 18, 1901 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Edward Forrest and Matilda Carberry.
vi. SHAMUS VINCENT FORREST, b. January 22, 1906, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; m. ELIZABETH RITA DONOHUE, September 14, 1946, St. Michael's Church,
Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for SHAMUS VINCENT FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh January 23, 1906 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were James Forrest and Ann Mary Grace.
vii. MARGARET MARCELLA FORREST, b. October 27, 1915, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; m. C. W. DOMINIC KENNEDY.
Notes for MARGARET MARCELLA FORREST:
Baptized by Father Pich. October 30, 1915 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Ignatius O'Brien and Loretta O'Brien.
12. EDWARD3 FORREST (CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born Abt. 1863 in Huntley
Township, Carleton County, and died November 09, 1921 in Huntley Township,
Carleton County. He married ANNA MCGUIRE.
Notes for EDWARD FORREST:
Buried in St. Michaels Cemetery, Huntley Township and inscription reads :
In loving memory of Edward Forrest
Died November 9, 1921
Aged 58 years.
From the 1881 Census for the Township of Huntley, Microfilm C13231, Dist.
108, sub "G", Div. 2, pg.19
Shows Edward's age as being 19 years old making his birth year about 1862.
Children of EDWARD FORREST and ANNA MCGUIRE are:
i. EDWARD JOSEPH GREGORY4 FORREST, b. May 28, 1910, Huntley Township,
Carleton County.
Notes for EDWARD JOSEPH GREGORY FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh May 29, 1910 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Andrew Forrest and Mary Ann Grace (wife of Michael
Grace).
ii. EDWARD VINCENT FORREST, b. July 06, 1912, Huntley Township, Carleton
County.
Notes for EDWARD VINCENT FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh July 14, 1912 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Lawrence Curtin and Mary McGuire (wife of David J.
Pigeon).
iii. MARY MONICA FORREST, b. December 15, 1913, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; m. MARTIN JOHN RYAN, October 16, 1940, St. Michael's Church, Huntley
Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY MONICA FORREST:
Baptized by Father Stanton December 20, 1913 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Albert Forrest and Loretta Forrest.
Generation No. 4
13. RICHARD FRANCIS4 FORREST (DAVID3, CORNELIUS2, RICHARD1) was born April
19, 1874 in Huntley Township, Carleton County, and died Abt. 1952. He
married BRIDGET ONAUGH KENNEDY January 22, 1907 in St. Michael's Church,
Huntley Township, Carleton County, daughter of ANDREW KENNEDY and SARAH
O'LEARY.
Notes for RICHARD FRANCIS FORREST:
Baptized by Father O'Malley May 10, 1874 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Luke O'Malley and Catherine O'Brien.
Children of RICHARD FORREST and BRIDGET KENNEDY are:
i. JOHN FRANCIS "FRANK"5 FORREST, b. June 26, 1909, Huntley Township,
Carleton County; d. October 11, 1984, Carp, Ontario; m. MARY AGNES RITA
RUSHLEAU, January 08, 1945, St. Philips Church, Richmond, Ontario.
Notes for JOHN FRANCIS "FRANK" FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh June 27, 1909 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were William Egan and his wife Margaret Ellen Kennedy.
ii. LAWRENCE RAYMOND "LARRY" FORREST, b. October 11, 1911, Huntley
Township, Carleton County; d. November 02, 1998, Almonte, Ontario.
Notes for LAWRENCE RAYMOND "LARRY" FORREST:
Baptized by Father Cavanagh October 15, 1911 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were John Mathew Scott and his wife Susan Elizabeth
Gosson.
iii. MARY HELEN FORREST, b. August 10, 1914, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. February 07, 1990; m. MATHEW GERARD "MATT" MEAGHER, November 07,
1941, St. Michael's Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY HELEN FORREST:
Baptized by Father Stanton August 16, 1914 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Andrew Kennedy and Mary Keniger. Note: Baptized
privately.
iv. THOMAS JOSEPH FORREST, b. May 30, 1918, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; d. July 15, 1995; m. MARY LORNA ANITA DORAN, May 24, 1947, St.
Michael's Church, Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for THOMAS JOSEPH FORREST:
Baptized by Father Land. June 9, 1918 at St. Michaels in Huntley Township.
Godparents were John H. Burrows and his wife Margaret Burrows.
v. MARY SARAH "SALLY" FORREST, b. July 12, 1921, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; m. PETER GERALD TROY, November 30, 1944, St. Michael's Church,
Huntley Township, Carleton County.
Notes for MARY SARAH "SALLY" FORREST:
Baptized by Father Stanton July 17, 1921 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Mr. & Mrs. Frank Charlebois.
vi. MARY MARGARET ANN FORREST, b. July 30, 1923, Huntley Township, Carleton
County; m. LARRY KAVANAGH.
Notes for MARY MARGARET ANN FORREST:
Baptized by Father Stanton August 12, 1923 at St. Michaels in Huntley
Township. Godparents were Andrew Egan and Loretta Killeen.
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