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Orange County Indexed

Forrest marriages

40 marriages in which the groom or the bride bears the name, oldest first.

Richard Harper and Anne Forrest

Marriage bond, 11 February 1786

Bond dated
11 February 1786
In the books
Orange Marriage Book G-H, page 533, at the Register of Deeds

John Forrest and Ellenor Russel

Marriage bond, 18 October 1787

Bond dated
18 October 1787
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 785, at the Register of Deeds

Hugh Lovins and Elizabeth Forrest

Marriage bond, 13 March 1798

Bond dated
13 March 1798
In the books
Orange Marriage Book I-L, page 946, at the Register of Deeds

Nathan Forrest and Nancy Baugh

Marriage bond, 14 January 1799

Bond dated
14 January 1799
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 790, at the Register of Deeds

Benjamin Forrest and Susannah Whitlow

Marriage bond, 28 February 1799

Bond dated
28 February 1799
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, pages 793-794, at the Register of Deeds

Major Washington May and Polly Forrest

Marriage bond, 8 October 1799

Bond dated
8 October 1799
In the books
Orange Marriage Book M, page 493, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60006, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Ja–Lyons” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60007, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Mc–Mu–O” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 285 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Jeremiah Johnson and Nancy Forrest

Marriage bond, 3 November 1800

Bond dated
3 November 1800
In the books
Orange Marriage Book I-L, page 190, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the bride as Nancy Porrest

Phillip Forrest and Lydia Cates

Marriage bond, 26 December 1801

Bond dated
26 December 1801
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 789, at the Register of Deeds

John Comer Lewis and Nancy Forrest

Marriage bond, 8 April 1802

Bond dated
8 April 1802
In the books
Orange Marriage Book I-L, page 774, at the Register of Deeds

Willis Benefield and Milley Forrest

Marriage bond, 21 August 1802

Bond dated
21 August 1802
In the books
Orange Marriage Book A-B, page 619, at the Register of Deeds

Iley Forrest and Christy Chizenhall

Marriage bond, 23 November 1804

Bond dated
23 November 1804
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 782, at the Register of Deeds

Josiah Forrest and Rachel Dossett

Marriage bond, 24 February 1809

Bond dated
24 February 1809
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 788, at the Register of Deeds

John H Pickard and Anne Forrest

Marriage bond, 10 June 1812

Bond dated
10 June 1812
In the books
Orange Marriage Book N-R, page 564, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the bride as Ann Porrest

Alexander Forrest and Polly G Taylor

Marriage bond, 23 August 1820

Bond dated
23 August 1820
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 783, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • USGenWeb reads the groom as Forrest. Alexander

John Vaughan and Amelia Forrest

Marriage bond, 21 October 1824

Bond dated
21 October 1824
In the books
Orange Marriage Book S-V, page 1321, at the Register of Deeds

William P Forrest and Frances H Tayloe

Marriage bond, 1 October 1825

Bond dated
1 October 1825
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 792, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the bride as Frances H. Taylor

Willie Murray and Margrit N Forrest

Marriage bond, 9 January 1833

Bond dated
9 January 1833
In the books
Orange Marriage Book M, page 920, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the bride as Margaret N,. Forrest

Alexander Forrest and Elizabeth Thompson

Marriage bond, 26 June 1838

Bond dated
26 June 1838
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 784, at the Register of Deeds

John A Forrest and Mary E Goodloe

Marriage bond, 23 September 1840

Bond dated
23 September 1840
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 786, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the groom as Jno A and Forrest
Also in the Recorder
8 October 1840 (an item Mark Chilton notes for this couple; it may concern a later marriage of one of them)

Stephen Taylor Forrest and Margaret Thompson

Marriage bond, 29 September 1840

Bond dated
29 September 1840
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 791, at the Register of Deeds

James Harrison and Jane Forrest

Marriage bond, 24 May 1847

Bond dated
24 May 1847
In the books
Orange Marriage Book G-H, page 605, at the Register of Deeds

James S Maris and Ellen Jane Forrest

Marriage bond, 15 January 1853

Bond dated
15 January 1853
In the books
Orange Marriage Book M, page 385, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the date as 13 January 1853
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60006, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Ja–Lyons” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60007, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Mc–Mu–O” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 281 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

John D Forrest and Elizabeth Thompson

Marriage bond, 7 February 1855

Bond dated
7 February 1855
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 787, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire and Holcomb read the date as 7 February 1853
Also in the Recorder
16 February 1853 (an item Mark Chilton notes for this couple; it may concern a later marriage of one of them)
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60004, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Con–Gw” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 150 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Thomas J Jones and Eliza A Forrest

Marriage bond, 11 September 1855

Bond dated
11 September 1855
In the books
Orange Marriage Book I-L, page 357, at the Register of Deeds
Also in the Recorder
19 September 1855 (an item Mark Chilton notes for this couple; it may concern a later marriage of one of them)
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60006, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Ja–Lyons” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 231 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

James E Wilkerson and Salina Forrest

Marriage bond, 15 September 1855

Bond dated
15 September 1855
In the books
Orange Marriage Book W-Z, page 248, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60011, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, We–Z” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 454 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

James Forrest and Martha Jane Wolf

Marriage bond, 27 May 1859

Bond dated
27 May 1859
In the books
Orange Marriage Book D-F, page 781, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60004, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Con–Gw” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 150 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

George W Merritt and Mary S Forrest

Marriage bond, 7 December 1861

Bond dated
7 December 1861
Married
8 December 1861
In the books
Orange Marriage Book M, pages 543-544, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60007, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Mc–Mu–O” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 289 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

John F Thompson and Mary J Forrest

Marriage bond, 5 September 1865

Bond dated
5 September 1865
Married
10 September 1865
In the books
Orange Marriage Book S-V, pages 959-961, at the Register of Deeds
Other readings
  • Ingmire reads the date as 10 September 1865
In the newspaper
Hillsborough Recorder, 20 September 1865, page 3: married by Rev. [illegible] C. [illegible]; at the residence of the bride's father in this county; bride: eldest daughter of S. T. Forrest, Esq. (our reading of the notice)
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60010, “Marriage Bonds, 1752–1868, Te–Wa” (the name falls near a reel’s first or last bond; check both).
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 60001, “Marriage Record, 1851–66, and Marriage Registers, 1867–72”.
  • The 1936 State Archives abstract of the bonds, image 415 on FamilySearch, or the one before or after it: the bondsman and witness are there.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Stephen T Forrest and Mary Mcadams

Marriage license, 15 November 1877

License dated
15 November 1877
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 3, page 249, at the Register of Deeds
In the newspaper
Hillsborough Recorder, 21 November 1877, page 3: married by Rev. Mr. Morrow; In this county; bride: daughter of James McAdams Esq. (our reading of the notice)

Alex W Jordan and Mary E Forrest

Marriage license, 21 November 1882

License dated
21 November 1882
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 5, page 52, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62002, “Marriage Licenses, 1879–1891”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Henry Freshwater and Isabella Forrest

Marriage license, 4 December 1883

License dated
4 December 1883
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 5, page 143, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62002, “Marriage Licenses, 1879–1891”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Thad N Freshwater and Alice Forrest

Marriage license, 2 December 1884

License dated
2 December 1884
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 5, page 277, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62002, “Marriage Licenses, 1879–1891”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Edwin R Forrest and Maggie J Durham

Marriage license, 13 December 1888

License dated
13 December 1888
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 6, page 168, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62002, “Marriage Licenses, 1879–1891”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

W B Strayhorn and Cora H Forrest

Marriage license, 30 January 1889

License dated
30 January 1889
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 6, page 300, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62002, “Marriage Licenses, 1879–1891”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

John A Forrest and Franny Jordan

Marriage license, 7 September 1892

License dated
7 September 1892
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 6, page 545, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62003, “Marriage Licenses, 1892–1903”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

S T Forrest and L D Thompson

Marriage license, 1 May 1894

License dated
1 May 1894
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 7, page 124, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62003, “Marriage Licenses, 1892–1903”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Alonzo T Forrest and Anna Paul

Marriage license, 20 January 1895

License dated
20 January 1895
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 7, page 241, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62003, “Marriage Licenses, 1892–1903”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Wm H Jordan and Irene C Forrest

Marriage license, 30 June 1901

License dated
30 June 1901
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 8, page 409, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62003, “Marriage Licenses, 1892–1903”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Jno A Forrest and Annie E Jordan

Marriage license, 25 December 1901

License dated
25 December 1901
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 8, page 393, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62003, “Marriage Licenses, 1892–1903”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).

Roy J Forrest and Effie Smith

Marriage license, 19 June 1911

License dated
19 June 1911
In the books
Orange Marriage Book 10, page 429, at the Register of Deeds
  • Microfilm at the Orange County Public Library, Wall Local History Collection: reel 62004, “Marriage Licenses, 1906–1920”.
  • Find this marriage on FamilySearch (free account; its dates are often the bond’s).
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Every Forrest record, by decade: deeds, court minutes, wills, tax lists and more
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