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Descendants of William FORSYTHE (ca 1718-1800)

Notes


2. Jacob FORSYTHE

  Information about the children in this family came from Larry Adams (lebjadams at msn dot com).

Pendleton Co, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
Whites over 21--16 to 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1800:
8 Apr, Jacob FORSYTH  1-0-0-0-0
1801:
30 May, Jacob FORSITH  1-0-0-0-0
1802:
21 Apr, Jacob FORSYTH  1-0-0-0-2
1803:
22 Apr, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-0
1804:
12 Mar, Jacob FORSYTHE, 250 ac, HLicks, entered FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-0-0
1805:
15 Mar, Jacob FORSITHE, 250 ac, M Licking, 1-0-0-0-1
1806:
20 May, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-1
1807:
27 Apr, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-3
1808:
8 Jun, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-2
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1809:
23 Jun, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-2
1810:
20 Jul, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-2

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 112:
Jacob Forsythe household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female age 26-45

Pendleton Co, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1811:
17 Jun, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-3
1812:
12 Jul, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-4
1813:
12 Jun, Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-4
1814:
Jacob FORSYTHE  1-0-0-3

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 178:
Jacob Forsythe household:
1 male age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 16-18
1 male age 16-26
1 male over age 45
2 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female over age 45

Harrison County, KY, Tax Lists, 1809-1828--LDS Film #008,022:
White males above 21--Blacks above 16--Total Blacks--Horses
1823:
Jacob FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-1
1827:
Jacob FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-1, 103 ac, Richland
Wm FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-0

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 181:
Jacob Forsythe household:
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 70-80
1 female age 10-15
1 female age 15-20
1 female age 50-60

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 169:
Jacob Forsythe household:
1 male age 70-80
1 female age 30-40
1 female age 60-70


4. Robert FORSYTHE

Fayette County, KY, Tax Lists, 1787-1804--LDS Film #007,957:
Tithables-Slaves above 12-Horses
1789:
Robert FORSYTH  1-0-1
1791:
Robert FORSYTHE (Capt.)  1-0-0
Males over 21-Males 16 through 21-Slaves-Slaves under 16-Horses-Cattle
1792:
Robt. FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-2-11
1793:
Robt. FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-2-15
1794:
Robert FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-3-14
[1795]:
Robt. FORSYTHE  1-?-0-0-18-2
1796:
Robert FORSYTHE  1-?-0-1-3-17, Fork Licking, Harrison County, Edw
Truman survey
1797:
Robert FORSYTHE  1-?-0-1-4, 500  acres, Licking, Campbell Co, Edw
Truman/Freeman? survey
1799:
Capt Robt FORSYTHE  1-?-1-0-1-6, 150 acres, Bods C, Robt Sanders
survey; 250 acres, Licking, Edw Truman survey
1800:
Capt Robert FORSYTHE  1-?-1-0-1-6, 100 acres, Boos C, Robert
Sanders; 500 acres, forks licking, Pendleton County, Edw Truman

Pendleton County, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
Whites over 21--16 to 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1801:
24 Mar, Robert FORSITHE, 250 ac, Blankett C, entered Truman, 1-0-0-1-6; also 250 acres, Blankett, entered Truman, also 100 acres, Fayette Co, Boons Creek, entered Robt Sanders
1802:
21 Apr, Robert FORSYTH, 100 ac, 500 ac, Blanket Creek,  1-0-1-1-7

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,782:
Book A:
pp. 414-416:
12 Aug 1803
Edward Truman of Harden County, KY, to Robert FORSYTH of Pendleton County,
for 500 pounds.
500 acres in Pendleton County on forks of Licking on Blanket Creek
Signed: Edward Truman

Letters & Papers of Peter Laughlin Forsythe--LDS Film #467,963:
12 Aug 1803
I promise to pay to Robt FORSYTHE the sum of $6.00 for value received
Signed: Edwd Trueman

Letters & Papers of Peter Laughlin Forsythe--LDS Film #467,963:
2 Sep 1803
Received of Mr. Robert FORSYTHE, $6 in full of my accompt againt Mr. Charles Sharpe deceased
Signed: Alexr Monroe
The above Bill was for my medical attendance on him when on his Death bed
Signed: A.M., M.D.

Pendleton County, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
Whites over 21--16 to 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1803:
22 Apr, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-0-3
1804:
14 May, Robt FORSYTHE, 500 ac, Blanket Cr, 1-0-0-0-4
1805:
15 Mar, Robert FORSITHE, 500 ac, Blanket C., 1-0-0-0-3
1806:
15 Jun, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, Blankett Cr, 1-0-0-0-4
1807:
28 Apr, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-0-6
1808:
8 Jun, Robt FORSYTHE  1-0-0-0-6, 500 ac
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1809:
22 Jun, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-5
1810:
20 Jul, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-8

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 113:
Robert Forsythe household:
1 male age 0-10
2 males age 10-16
2 males age 16-26
1 male over age 45
3 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
3 females age 16-26
1 female over age 45

Pendleton County, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1811:
8 Jun, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-0-7
1812:
12 Apr, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-0-5
1813:
18 Jul, Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 1-0-0-6
1814:
Robert FORSYTHE, 500 ac, 2-0-0-5

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,783:
Book C:
pp. 177-178:
26 Oct 1816
Robert FORYSTHE of Pendleton County to John Muir of Fayette County,
for $500,
tract in Fayette County containing 100 acres, 3 rods, 14 poles,
on Boons creek, adj. Wm. Halsey, Samuel Duncan
Signed: Robert FORSYTHE, Mary-x mark-FORSYTHE

Letters & Papers of Peter Laughlin Forsythe--LDS Film #467,963:
6 May 1817
Taken up by George Angel living on Blanket Creek, one sorral horse, appraised to $22
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE
14 Oct 1817
Taken up by Mary Angel living on Blanket Creek, one bay mare, appraised to $30
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE
6 Feb 1818
Taken up by James Holmes, in Pendleton County about seven miles from the Town of Falmouth, one whight Heiffer, appraised to $4
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE
Taken up by Lewis WRIGHT living in Pendleton County near the road leading from teh town of Falmouth to Cynthiana, about 7 miles from Falmouth, one stray boar Hog,
appraised to $1
Signed: Robt FORYSTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,783:
Book C:
pp. 451:
26 June 1818
Robert FORSYTHE Sr. of Pendleton County, KY, to his son Robert FORSYTHE,
for love and affection and one dollar,
tract on waters of main Licking, patented in name of Edward Trueman, adj. Elias Duncan, his brother John FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE Jr,
containing 180 acres
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,783:
Book C:
pp. 452:
26 June 1818
Robert FORSYTHE of Pendleton County, KY, to his son John FORSYTHE,
for love and affection and one dollar,
tract on main Licking, patented in name of Edward Trueman,
containing 98 acres,
adj. Robert FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE Senior
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,783:
Book C:
pp. 453:
26 June 1818
Robert FORSYTHE of Pendleton County, KY, to his son William FORSYTHE,
for love and affection and one dollar,
tract on waters of Blanket Creek, patented in the name of Edward Trueman,
containing 90 acres,
adj. Robert FORSYTHE, Elias Duncan, Daniel Williams
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,783:
Book C:
pp. 454:
26 June 1818
Robert FORSYTHE of Pendleton County, KY, to his son Peter L. FORSYTHE,
for love and affection and one dollar,
tract on waters of main Licking, patented in name of Edward Trueman,
containing 90 acres,
adj. Elias Duncan, Robert FORSYTHE Junior, Robert FORSYTHE
Signed: Robt FORSYTHE

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 020:
Robert Forsythe household:
1 male age 10-16
3 males age 16-26
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
4 females age 16-26
1 female over age 45

Letters & Papers of Peter Laughlin Forsythe--LDS Film #467,963:
27 August 1823
Robert FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE, and John FORSYTHE promises to pay the President and Directors of Bank of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, $19 for value received
Signed: Robert FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,784:
Book E:
pp. 254-255:
19 Mar 1827
Robert FORSYTHE of Pendleton County to his son Benjamin L. FORSYTHE and his daughter Sarah of Pendleton County,
for love & affection and sum of $100,
tract on waters of Blanket Creek,
patented in name of Edward Truman, containing 140 acres,
adj. Peter FORSYTHE. Robert FORSYTHE Jr, John FORSYTHE, Robert Rawlings, Elias Duncan
Signed: Robert FORSYTHE

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 66:
Robert Forsythe household:
1 male age 20-30
3 males age 30-40
1 male age 70-80
1 female age 5-10
1 female age 15-20
1 female age 30-40
1 female age 60-70

Pendleton County, KY, Forsythe Cemetery, by Mildred F. Holmes, 1938:
Robert FORSYTHE, died Oct. 20, 1832, age 77 years, 8 months, 2 days

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,786:
Book I:
pp. 088-090:
21 March 1846
Elizabeth Best late Elizabeth FORSYTHE & her husband Thomas Best, Nany WRIGHT late Nancy FORSYTHE & her husband Lewis WRIGHT, Margaret Colvin late Margaret FORSYTHE & her husband Henry Colvin, Sarah FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Peter L. FORSYTHE, and Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, of Pendleton County, KY, and Hadessa LAUGHLIN late Hadessa FORSYTHE & her husband William LAUGHLIN, by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE and John FORSYTHE and Helena LAUGHLIN late Helena FORSYTHE & her husband Johnson LAUGHLIN by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE & John FORSYTHE of Adams County, Illinois, and Riley Routt for and on behalf of Peter F. Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, Robert F. Routt, George Routt, infant children of Mary Routt deceased late Mary FORSYTHE of Bracken County, KY, and Robert FORSYTHE Jr. of Adams County, Illinois, by his agent & attorney,
to George W. King of Pendleton County, KY,
for $2,262.89,
tract on road leading from Falmouth to Cynthiana, on waters of Main Licking, being tracts formerly owned by John FORSYTHE Sr. deceased,
containing 279.37 acres,
parties of first part being heirs at law of Robert FORSYTHE Sr. deceased, their common father
Signed: Elizabeth Best, Thos. Best, Nancy WRIGHT, William FORSYTHE, Lewis WRIGHT, P.L. FORSYTHE, Sarah FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Henry Colvin, J.B. FORSYTHE, Benj. L. FORSYTHE, Riley Routt, Elizabeth C. FORSYTHE, Elizabeth-x mark-FORSYTHE, Robert FORSYTHE, Wm LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Helena LAUGHLIN

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,786:
Book I:
pp. 285-286:
S.R. Campbell & S.M. Jenkins, Justices of the Peace, of Adams County, Illinois, certify that Robert FORSYTHE, Wm LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, and Helena LAUGHLIN, whose signatures appear on foregoing deed (page 88) acknowledge the same to be their free act and deed, and Hedessa LAUGHLIN wife of Wm LAUGHLIN, relinquishes dower
10 Jul 1848
Reuben McCarty, Clerk of the County Court of Pendleton County, KY, certifies the deed, 27 Dec 1848

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,787:
Book L:
pp. 092-094:
7 Jun 1854
Peter L. FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, heirs of Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
to Benjamin L. FORSYTHE,
for $855,
tract of land described in deed from Benjamin L. FORYSTHE to Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
containing 140 acres
Signed: Peter L. FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John M. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN
Robert Jr., born 16 May 1794, PA


Mary LAUGHLIN

Fayette County, KY, Wills--LDS Film #2,111,465:
Book A:
pp. 036-038:
Will of Peter LAUGHLIN of Fayette Co, KY,
to beloved wife Sarah LAUGHLIN, house & furniture and one-third of profits of land, and 100 pounds cash,
to son John Wilson LAUGHLIN, 100 acres including plantation where I now live,
to son Benjamin LAUGHLIN, 100 acres including plantation where Robert FORSYTHE formerly lived, also my still, wagon & utensils to be divided between my sons John Wilson LAUGHLIN & Benjamin LAUGHLIN,
to daughter Margaret, 100 dollars,
to daughter Sarah, 50 dollars,
to daughter Isbel, 130 dollars & young gray mare,
to daughter Elizabeth wife of John FORSYTHE, five shillings, also to her children Sarah & William FORSYTHE, 50 dollars to be let on interest when they are ten years old,
to Robert FORSYTHE's son Peter Laughlin FORSYTHE, 10 pounds,
to John Wilson LAUGHLIN's son Peter LAUGHLIN, 10 pounds,
to daughter Mary, 20 shillings,
if estate sells for more than this, the over plus to be divided between John Wilson LAUGHLIN, Benjamin LAUGHLIN, and Isbel Frame,
appoint wife Sarah LAUGHLIN, John Wilson LAUGHLIN & Benjamin LAUGHLIN executors,
8 June 1802
Signed: Peter LAUGHLIN
Witnesses: Wm Watson, Levi K. Bradley, James Whaley, Jr.
proved September 1802

Pendleton County, KY, Forsythe Cemetery, by Mildred F. Holmes, 1938:
Mary FORSYTHE, died Nov. 26, 1847, age 81 years, 6 months, 21 days


18. Sarah FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #272,784:
Book E:
pp. 254-255:
19 Mar 1827
Robert FORSYTHE of Pendleton County to his son Benjamin L. FORSYTHE and his daughter Sarah of Pendleton County,
for love & affection and sum of $100,
tract on waters of Blanket Creek,
patented in name of Edward Truman, containing 140 acres,
adj. Peter FORSYTHE. Robert FORSYTHE Jr, John FORSYTHE, Robert Rawlings, Elias Duncan
Signed: Robert FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,786:
Book I:
pp. 088-090:
21 March 1846
Elizabeth Best late Elizabeth FORSYTHE & her husband Thomas Best, Nany WRIGHT late Nancy FORSYTHE & her husband Lewis WRIGHT, Margaret Colvin late Margaret FORSYTHE & her husband Henry Colvin, Sarah FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Peter L. FORSYTHE, and Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, of Pendleton County, KY, and Hadessa LAUGHLIN late Hadessa FORSYTHE & her husband William LAUGHLIN, by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE and John FORSYTHE and Helena LAUGHLIN late Helena FORSYTHE & her husband Johnson LAUGHLIN by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE & John FORSYTHE of Adams County, Illinois, and Riley Routt for and on behalf of Peter F. Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, Robert F. Routt, George Routt, infant children of Mary Routt deceased late Mary FORSYTHE of Bracken County, KY, and Robert FORSYTHE Jr. of Adams County, Illinois, by his agent & attorney,
to George W. King of Pendleton County, KY,
for $2,262.89,
tract on road leading from Falmouth to Cynthiana, on waters of Main Licking, being tracts formerly owned by John FORSYTHE Sr. deceased,
containing 279.37 acres,
parties of first part being heirs at law of Robert FORSYTHE Sr. deceased, their common father
Signed: Elizabeth Best, Thos. Best, Nancy WRIGHT, William FORSYTHE, Lewis WRIGHT, P.L. FORSYTHE, Sarah FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Henry Colvin, J.B. FORSYTHE, Benj. L. FORSYTHE, Riley Routt, Elizabeth C. FORSYTHE, Elizabeth-x mark-FORSYTHE, Robert FORSYTHE, Wm LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Helena LAUGHLIN

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
First District:
p. 363B:
Household/Family #193/193:
John Forsythe, age 54, Farmer, born KY
*Sarah Forsythe, age 63, born PA

Pendleton County, KY, Deaths--LDS Film #216,838:
11 Jul 1852[?], Sarah FORSYTHE, age 65, Parent: Robert FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, KY, Forsythe Cemetery, by Mildred F. Holmes, 1938:
Sarah FORSYTHE, Mar. 3, 1787 - July 12, 1852

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,787:
Book L:
pp. 092-094:
7 Jun 1854
Peter L. FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, heirs of Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
to Benjamin L. FORSYTHE,
for $855,
tract of land described in deed from Benjamin L. FORYSTHE to Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
containing 140 acres
Signed: Peter L. FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John M. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN


22. William FORSYTHE

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 082:
William Forsythe household:
1 male age 30-40
1 female age 20-30

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,786:
Book I:
pp. 088-090:
21 March 1846
Elizabeth Best late Elizabeth FORSYTHE & her husband Thomas Best, Nany WRIGHT late Nancy FORSYTHE & her husband Lewis WRIGHT, Margaret Colvin late Margaret FORSYTHE & her husband Henry Colvin, Sarah FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Peter L. FORSYTHE, and Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, of Pendleton County, KY, and Hadessa LAUGHLIN late Hadessa FORSYTHE & her husband William LAUGHLIN, by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE and John FORSYTHE and Helena LAUGHLIN late Helena FORSYTHE & her husband Johnson LAUGHLIN by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE & John FORSYTHE of Adams County, Illinois, and Riley Routt for and on behalf of Peter F. Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, Robert F. Routt, George Routt, infant children of Mary Routt deceased late Mary FORSYTHE of Bracken County, KY, and Robert FORSYTHE Jr. of Adams County, Illinois, by his agent & attorney,
to George W. King of Pendleton County, KY,
for $2,262.89,
tract on road leading from Falmouth to Cynthiana, on waters of Main Licking, being tracts formerly owned by John FORSYTHE Sr. deceased,
containing 279.37 acres,
parties of first part being heirs at law of Robert FORSYTHE Sr. deceased, their common father
Signed: Elizabeth Best, Thos. Best, Nancy WRIGHT, William FORSYTHE, Lewis WRIGHT, P.L. FORSYTHE, Sarah FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Henry Colvin, J.B. FORSYTHE, Benj. L. FORSYTHE, Riley Routt, Elizabeth C. FORSYTHE, Elizabeth-x mark-FORSYTHE, Robert FORSYTHE, Wm LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Helena LAUGHLIN

Pendleton County, KY, Wills--LDS Film #1,943,462:
Book 1:
pp. 48-49:
Will of William FORSYTHE of Pendleton Co,
to brother John B. FORSYTHE, tract of 93 acres,
brother John to pay executors $50 to be equally divided among brothers and sisters,
to sister Sally $800,
to brother Peter FORSYTHE, my sorrel horse,
to brother Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, $40,
remaining assets between brothers and sisters Margaret Colvin, Sally FORSYTHE, Elizabeth Best, Agnes Wright, Robert FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Peter L. FORSYTHE, Mary Routt decd several heirs, Hedesa Laughlin, Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, Helena FORSYTHE
24 June 1848
Signed: William FORSYTHE
Witnesses: James T. Applegate, L.W. Colvin
probated Sep 1848

Pendleton County, KY, Forsythe Cemetery, by Mildred F. Holmes, 1938:
William FORSYTHE, died July 30, 1848, age 56 years, 1 month, 7 days


24. John B. FORSYTHE

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,786:
Book I:
pp. 088-090:
21 March 1846
Elizabeth Best late Elizabeth FORSYTHE & her husband Thomas Best, Nany WRIGHT late Nancy FORSYTHE & her husband Lewis WRIGHT, Margaret Colvin late Margaret FORSYTHE & her husband Henry Colvin, Sarah FORSYTHE, William FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Peter L. FORSYTHE, and Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, of Pendleton County, KY, and Hadessa LAUGHLIN late Hadessa FORSYTHE & her husband William LAUGHLIN, by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE and John FORSYTHE and Helena LAUGHLIN late Helena FORSYTHE & her husband Johnson LAUGHLIN by their agents & attorneys, B.L. FORSYTHE & John FORSYTHE of Adams County, Illinois, and Riley Routt for and on behalf of Peter F. Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, Robert F. Routt, George Routt, infant children of Mary Routt deceased late Mary FORSYTHE of Bracken County, KY, and Robert FORSYTHE Jr. of Adams County, Illinois, by his agent & attorney,
to George W. King of Pendleton County, KY,
for $2,262.89,
tract on road leading from Falmouth to Cynthiana, on waters of Main Licking, being tracts formerly owned by John FORSYTHE Sr. deceased,
containing 279.37 acres,
parties of first part being heirs at law of Robert FORSYTHE Sr. deceased, their common father
Signed: Elizabeth Best, Thos. Best, Nancy WRIGHT, William FORSYTHE, Lewis WRIGHT, P.L. FORSYTHE, Sarah FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Henry Colvin, J.B. FORSYTHE, Benj. L. FORSYTHE, Riley Routt, Elizabeth C. FORSYTHE, Elizabeth-x mark-FORSYTHE, Robert FORSYTHE, Wm LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Helena LAUGHLIN

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
First District:
p. 363B:
Household/Family #193/193:
*John Forsythe, age 54, Farmer, born KY
Sarah Forsythe, age 63, born PA

Pendleton County, Kentucky, Deeds--LDS Film #272,787:
Book L:
pp. 092-094:
7 Jun 1854
Peter L. FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John W. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, heirs of Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
to Benjamin L. FORSYTHE,
for $855,
tract of land described in deed from Benjamin L. FORYSTHE to Sarah FORSYTHE deceased,
containing 140 acres
Signed: Peter L. FORSYTHE, John B. FORSYTHE, Margaret Colvin, Agness WRIGHT, Elizabeth Best, Peter Routt, Elizabeth Routt, John M. Routt, George Routt, Robert Routt, Robert FORSYTHE, Benjamin F. LAUGHLIN, Hedessa LAUGHLIN, Mary LAUGHLIN

Pendleton County, KY, Wills--LDS Film #1,943,462:
Book 1:
pp. 87-88:
Will of John B. FORSYTHE,
to two brothers Peter L. FORSYTHE and Benjamin L. FORSYTHE, all estate, in amount of $525 now in possession of Peter
23 Apr 1857
Signed: John B. FORSYTHE
Witnesses: James M. Holmes, C.W. Colvin
probated 1 June 1857

Pendleton County, KY, Forsythe Cemetery, by Mildred F. Holmes, 1938:
John B. FORSYTHE, Feb. 6, 1796 - May 24, 1857


6. John FORSYTHE

Fayette County, KY, Tax Lists, 1787-1804--LDS Film #007,957:
Males over 21-Males 16 through 21-Slaves-Slaves under 16-Horses-Cattle
1793:
Jno FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-0-2-0
1794:
Cap. John FORSYTHE, 1-0-0-0-1-5
[1795]:
John FORSYTHE, 1-?-0-0-2-1
1796:
Cap. John FORSYTHE, 1-?-0-0-2-8
1797:
Capt. John FORSYTHE, 1-?-0-0-3-0

Pendleton Co, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
Whites over 21--16 to 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1799:
9 Nov, John FORSITH, 250 ac, Licking, entered James Moody, 1-0-0-0-4
1800:
31 May, John FORSYTH, 250 ac, Licking, 1-0-0-0-4
1801:
23 Mar, John FORSITH, 250 ac, Licking,  1-0-0-0-4
1802:
18 Apr, John FORSYTH, 270 ac, Blanket Creek, entered McMullins, 1-0-0-0-5
1803:
22 Apr, John FORSYTHE, 250 ac, 1-1-0-0-1
1804:
8 Aug, Jno FORSYTHE, 265 ac, Long run, entered Moody, 1-1-0-0-6
1805:
15 Mar, John FORSITHE, 265 ac, M. Licking, 1-1-0-0-1
1806:
20 May, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, No Licking, 1-0-0-0-6?
1807:
13 Apr, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-0-7
1808:
6 May, Jno FORSYTHE  1-0-0-5-5, 265 ac
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1809:
23 Jun, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-4
1810:
20 Jul, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-4

1810 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 105:
John Forsythe household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
1 male age 26-45
3 females age 0-10
1 female age 10-16
1 female age 26-45

Pendleton Co, KY, Tax Lists, 1799-1842--LDS Film #008,201:
White males over 21--blacks over 16--total blacks--horses
1811:
8 Jun, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-0-5
1812:
12 Apr, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-0-4
1813:
30 Jul, John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-0-4
1814:
John FORSYTHE, 265 ac, 1-0-0-5

Collins' HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, 1877:
p. 676:
John FORSYTHE, Resentative in Kentucky Legislature, 1813; sheriff 1818-1819

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 027:
John Forsythe household:
2 males age 0-10
1 male age 10-16
2 males age 16-26
1 male over age 45
3 females age 0-10
2 females age 10-16
1 female age 16-26
1 female age 26-45

Collins' HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, 1877:
p. 676:
John FORSYTHE, in State Senate from Pendleton Co, 1823-1826

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 066:
John Forsythe household:
1 male age 10-15
2 males age 15-20
1 male age 20-30
1 male age 60-70
2 females age 5-10
2 females age 15-20
2 females age 20-30
1 female age 50-60

Harrison County, KY, Deeds, 1832-1837--LDS Film #216,855:
Volume 13:
p. 484:
20 Dec 1833
John FORSYTHE and Isabella his wife of Pendleton Co to Francis Mann of Harrison Co for $200
land on Indian Creek bounded by Matilda Forrest, George Kirkpatrick, John Anderson's heirs containing 11 acres with all interest in land of which John Anderson senior died seized John FORSYTHE and wife Isablla, late Isabella Anderson
signed:  John FORSYTHE, Isabell FORSYTHE
proved 20 Dec 1833

1840 FEDERAL CENSUS, PENDLETON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 240:
John Forsythe Sr. household:
1 male age 10-15
1 male age 70-80
1 female age 60-70


31. William FORSYTHE

Information from Cecile Taylor:
John Forsythe's son William, born 1799, died intestate after 1820, unmarried, so father John was heir.  John filed suit against John Wilson Laughlin for title to son's estate in Bracken County; case discontinued June 1841.


Isabella ANDERSON

Shelby Co, Missouri, Probate Records:
1849, Estate of Isabella FORSYTHE:
1/10 each to Robert P. FORSYTHE, Madison H. FORSYTHE, Jesse
FORSYTHE, John FORSYTHE, Elizabeth Rollins, Cynthia Duncan,
Mariah Anderson, Helena Eperson, Violet L. Farr, Martha A. Robinson


John Wilson LAUGHLIN

1820 FEDERAL CENSUS, HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 178:
John W. Loghlin household:
3 males age 10-16
2 males age 16-26
1 male over age 45
1 female age 0-10
2 slaves

Harrison County, KY, Deeds--LDS Film #216,852:
Book 8:
pp. 305-306:
26 Sep 1822
William Furnish & Elizabeth his wife of Harrison County to John LAUGHLIN of Harrison County,
for $765.50,
tract on Mill Creek, a branch of the south fork of Licking,
containing 167 acres, being part of tract purchased by Wm Furnish of Benjamin Withers, and the same where LAUGHLIN now lives,
Signed: William Furnish, Elizabeth Furnish

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS, HARRISON COUNTY, KENTUCKY:
p. 181:
John W. Laughlin household:
2 males age 20-30
1 male age 50-60
1 female age 15-20
1 female age 50-60


46. Violet S. LAUGHLIN

1860 FEDERAL TOWNSHIP, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Mendon Township:
p. 449:
Household/Family #3398/3448:
John W. Laughlin, age 34, Farmer, $3000 real estate, $1000 personal property, born KY
Harriett Laughlin, age 28, IL
William Laughlin, age 7, born IL
Theresa Laughlin, age 6, born IL
Charles V. Laughlin, age 4, born IL
Hedessa Laughlin, age 1 month, born IL
*V.E.S. Laughlin, age 45, male, $3000 real estate, born KY

1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, ADAMS COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Mendon Township:
pp. 324A-324B:
Household/Family #185/185:
Rogers, Clark E., age 40, Farmer, $14,400 real estate, $2565 personal property, born NY
Rogers, Johnson L., age 8, born IL
Rogers, Margaret, age 6, born IL
*Laughlin, Violet, age 54, House Keeper, born KY
Harris, John W., age 18, Farm Laborer, born MO
Ward, Mary, age 24, born IL

1880 FEDERAL CENSUS, HANCOCK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Chili Township:
p. 071B:
Household/Family #33/33:
Forsythe, Madison, age 65, Farmer, born KY, father born PA, mother born KY
*Forsythe, Violett S., age 65, wife, born KY, father born KY, mother born PA
Forsythe, Mary J., age 29, daughter, born MO, father born KY, mother born VA
Forsythe, Charles P., age 23, son, Farmer, born MO, father born KY, mother born VA


Madison H. FORSYTHE

1850 FEDERAL CENSUS, KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI:
Salt River Township:
pp. 105B-106A:
Household/Family #69/69:
*Madison H. Forsythe, age 33, Farmer, $1000 real estate, born KY
Mary E. Forsythe, age 26, born VA
William M. Forsythe, age 7, born MO
John R. Forsythe, age 6, born MO
Sarah J. Forsythe, age 3, born MO
Mary A. Forsythe, age 4 months, born MO
Mary E. Cain, age 19, born IL
Felix Palmer, age 25, Farmer, born PA
Lydia A. Palmer, age 21, born IN
George L. Smith, age 8, born IL

1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, KNOX COUNTY, MISSOURI:
Center Township:
p. 053:
Household/Family #384/375:
*Madison H. Forsyth, age 35, Merchant, $2300 real estate, $200 personal property, born KY
Mary Forsyth, age 35, born VA
John R. Forsyth, age 15, born MO
Sarah E. Forsyth, age 12, born MO
Mary J. Forsyth, age 10, born MO
Charles Forsyth, age 3, born MO
Infant Forsyth, age 1 month, male, born MO
Isabel Robinson, age 15, born MO

1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, RALLS COUNTY, MISSOURI:
Saline Township:
p. 052A:
Household/Family #19/17:
*Forsythe, Madison, age 59, Farmer, $510 personal property, born KY
Forsythe, Isabelle, age 23, born MO
Forsythe, Mary, age 20, born MO
Forsythe, Charles, age 13, born MO

1880 FEDERAL CENSUS, HANCOCK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Chili Township:
p. 071B:
Household/Family #33/33:
*Forsythe, Madison, age 65, Farmer, born KY, father born PA, mother born KY
Forsythe, Violett S., age 65, wife, born KY, father born KY, mother born PA
Forsythe, Mary J., age 29, daughter, born MO, father born KY, mother born VA
Forsythe, Charles P., age 23, son, Farmer, born MO, father born KY, mother born VA



Researched and complied by John Schunk, john@skpub.com

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