Herkimer County NyArchives Biographies.....Forrest, David J. March 31, 1851 - 
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Author: Hardin & Willard

Forrest, David J., Russia, was born in Russia March 31, 1851.  His father was 
William Forrest, a son of John and Martha Forrest.  William Forrest was born 
August 5, 1805, in Russia.  He was educated in the common schools and reared 
on a farm.  He was a great reader and a well informed man.  His wife was 
Abigail, daughter of David and Effiah Hunter.  They had three sons and four 
daughters.  Mr. Forrest followed clerking for some time in Utica, but 
afterwards became a farmer.  He was a Democrat and was assessor and highway 
commissioner.  He was a captain of a rifle company in the State militia.  
David J. Forrest was reared on the farm he now owns, and was educated in the 
common schools.  In 1879 he married Lillias McArthur, a native of Russia, and 
daughter of Donald McArthur.  They have four children:  Raymond H., Fred E., 
Edna J., and George A.  Mr. Forrest is a farmer and a Democrat.  He is a 
member of Russia Grange, No. 630.  He and wife are members of the regular 
Baptist Church of Russia.

Additional Comments:
source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of 
its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

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