Descendants of William FORSYTHE (ca 1718-1800)
Notes
1.
William FORSYTHE
TWO THOUSAND YEARS OF FORSYTH HISTORY, by William H. FORSYTH, 1970--LDS Film #823,719:
38-3:
FORSYTHS OF FAYETTE CO, PA.
William FORSYTHE, b. c 1718 in Ireland, d. 1800, Wolf's Harbor Plantation, Jefferson Township, Fayette Co., Pa. He is a brother of James and John FORSYTHE who came to Chester Co. in 1739, and may be closely related to the Ohio families recorded on 35-1 and 35-2. He married Elizabeth Johnson. There were 11 children, the first 8 were born in Chester Co., Pa., and the next 3 in Harford Co, Md. (The note that Jacob, #5, was born in Ireland is unexplained--it might properly apply to his wife.) William purchased land in Pa. from the Indians for 2 cows, a bushel of salt and a gun in 1769, and built a stone house facing the Monongohela River in 1775. The house is still standing and title to the land has never left the family. It is now owned by Joseph Bailey FORSYTHE, #70.
HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA, Beers, 1893:
p. 980:
William FORSYTHE to Fayette County, PA, 1775 from Maryland; died age 82; father of ten children. One son Eli married Jane McKee; had ten children, of who William born Fayette County August 27, 1799, m. Jane Steele, 1829, settled "Snow Hill" died age 80 become father of: James S. FORSYTHE, born Dec 2, 1845
Fayette County, PA, Deeds:
Book A, p. 228:
1788, William FORSYTHE of Fayette Co, PA to Robert FORSYTHE his son, of same place, for and in consideration of natural affection, and five shillings, give tract in Washington Township, granted to William FORSYTHE by Commonwealth of Penn, 2 Dec 1785, in Patent Book no. 4, page 174, called Wolfs Harboer, on east side of Mononghala River, below mouth of Redstone Creek, adj. William Colvin, Samuel Jackson, containing 122 acres
Signed: William FORSYTHE
Wit: Henry? Crist?
30 Jan 1813, Jacob FORSYTHE deeded inheritance to brother Eli
21 Mar 1812, Robert FORSYTHE deeded property to brother Eli
1790 FEDERAL CENSUS, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYVLANIA:
Washington Township:
p. 052:
William Forsythe household:
6 males over age 16
4 females
Elizabeth JOHNSON
Fayette County, PA, Wills--LDS Film #861,066:
Book 1:
pp. 278-279:
Will of Elizabeth FORSYTHE, widow of William FORSYTHE deceased of Washington Township, Fayette County, PA,
to my granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of my oldest son Jacob, 1/9 of my estate,
to my oldest daughter Mary (now McConnel), 1/9 of my estate,
to my son William FORSYTHE, 1/9 of my estate
to my granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of my son John FORYSTHE, 1/9 of my estate,
to my grandson Johnson Chalfant, son of my daughter Elizabeth, 1/9 of my estate,
to my grandson Johnson Cunningham, son of my daughter Nancy, 1/9 of my estate,
to my granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of my son Jesse, 1/9 of my estate,
to my granddaughter Elizabeth, daughter of my son Eli, 1/9 of my estate,
to my granddaughter Marriah, daughter of my daughter Violet Laughlin, 1/9 of my estate,
5 April 1811
Signed: Elizabeth-( mark-FORSYTHE
Witnesses: Richd Noble, John Dixon, Job Hastings
Recorded 11 June 1812
Sworn to by witnesses John Dixon & Job Hastings, 13 June 1812
5 Apr 1811
proved 13 June 1812
5.
Margaret FORSYTHE
HISTORY OF FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Margaret FORSYTH, married to Joseph Thornton, named in her father's
estate settlement, Orphans Court Vol. I, p. 119, Aug 1812 Court
9.
William FORSYTHE
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Washington Township:
p. 636:
William Forsythe household:
1 male age 26-45
1 female age 16-26
1 female over age 45
10.
Jesse FORSYTHE
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Washington Township:
p. 636:
Jesse Forsythe household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 16-26
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 16-26
11.
Eli FORSYTHE
1800 FEDERAL CENSUS, FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA:
Washington Township:
p. 636:
Eli Forsythe household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 16-26
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45 Washington County, PA, Deeds
Book L:
p. 318:
#558, Eli FORSYTHE of Washington Township, Fayette Co, PA, to Jesse FORSYTHE, 15 acres on south corner of plantation, containing 100 poles, for $500
25 Sep 1818
Signed: Eli FORSYTHE
Wit: Nancy Cunningham, Jno Sheldon
recorded 10 Mar 1819 Harrison County, KY, Deeds, 1820-1823--LDS Film #216,852:
Book 8, 1821-1823:
pp. 35-36:
27 Dec 1821
James Ritchey of Pendleton County to Eli FORSYTHE of Fayette Co, PA, for $500, tract in Harrison on Richland Creek, adj. R. Blackburn and Jonas Marnes?, 103 acres
|