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John G. Forrester


 

John G. Forrester was born in Fulton County, Arkansas on March 19, 1892, the son of Albert C. Forrester and his wife Malvina (Blevins).  He was married to Minnie Blevins, born at Violet Hill, Arkansas on March 25, 1890, the fifth child of John Calvin Blevins and Nancy (Handcock) Blevins. 

The Forrester’s spent their active years as farmers in the Keller area.  They were the parents of six children; Janet Margaret, Hice Calvin (Mutt), Hartsell Albert, Reynold Jim (R.J.), and twins, Ray Leon and Ruth, all of whom attended school in Keller.

After retiring from farming, John and Minnie Forrester spent their later years at their home on Katy Road.  She died on November 20, 1965 and he on April 11, 1966.  Both are buried in Bourland Cemetery.

Information and statistics on the descendents of John and Minnie Forrester:

1)      Janet Margaret, born on March 10, 1915, was married first to Millard Perry.  Their only son, Billy, died in infancy and was buried in Bourland Cemetery.  Janet’s second marriage was to Carl Schellbach.  Their only child is a son, Stephen.

2)      Hartesll Albert, born on May 1, 1916, was married on January 21, 1941, to Dorothy Ford.  Their only child is Judy Darlene, born on October 30, 1943.

3)      Hice Calvin (Mutt), born on April 3, 1918, was married on January 11, 1941, to Maxine Ashmore, born on December 19, 1920, the daughter of Ted A. Ashmore and his wife Mattie Ruth (Snyder).  Their two sons are Lonnie , born on November 21, 1944 and Calvin, born on June 19, 1951.

4)      Reynold Jim (R.J.) was born February 19, 1920, was married to Leota Jackson.  They were parents of on son Jimmy Lee.  R.J. died on March 19, 1950 and was buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.

5)      Ray Leon, born on August 19, 1922, was married on September 22, 1952, to Lavonne Abernathy, the daughter of John and Maud Abernathy.  Their children are Delaine, Raymond and Pamela Gail.

6)      Ruth, born on August 19, 1922, was married on March 2, 1946, to

Delford B. Tallon.  Their children are Linda Jeanne and Debbie Sue.