Clan Forrester Society Guestbook
James Allan Krause - May 23rd, 2025
Location: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Comments: There’s truth in family legends. Exploring your Forrester family history will lead to amazing discoveries. Personally, interest in this began after learning from a family book I was a descendant of Lady Rebecca Jane Forrester, who migrated to the Ottawa valley of Canada with five children to join her husband, Robert Blair, in 1822. This valuable reference identified Marnin the Forrester as a common ancestor. It motivated us to visit Torwood castle, and, discovering it was on an old Roman Road, led to exploring further connections. Years of painstaking research traced family history all the way back to around 500 AD in Gaul (now France). So many colourful characters, legends, poems and stories.
All inspired the production of a recently published audiobook musical, “Wetion,” historical fiction based on fact. The second edition was recently listed on Audible, Apple Books, Amazon and Kobo. By 2025 summer end, it can be listened to at the Library and Archives of Canada in Ottawa. This collection of interconnected stories brings the past to life and explains so much about who we are and how we act. Genes tell stories.
Location: Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Comments: There’s truth in family legends. Exploring your Forrester family history will lead to amazing discoveries. Personally, interest in this began after learning from a family book I was a descendant of Lady Rebecca Jane Forrester, who migrated to the Ottawa valley of Canada with five children to join her husband, Robert Blair, in 1822. This valuable reference identified Marnin the Forrester as a common ancestor. It motivated us to visit Torwood castle, and, discovering it was on an old Roman Road, led to exploring further connections. Years of painstaking research traced family history all the way back to around 500 AD in Gaul (now France). So many colourful characters, legends, poems and stories.
All inspired the production of a recently published audiobook musical, “Wetion,” historical fiction based on fact. The second edition was recently listed on Audible, Apple Books, Amazon and Kobo. By 2025 summer end, it can be listened to at the Library and Archives of Canada in Ottawa. This collection of interconnected stories brings the past to life and explains so much about who we are and how we act. Genes tell stories.
Geoff Forrester - May 18th, 2025
Location: Vancouver bc canada
Comments: I have discovered a branch of the Forrester family in Jamaica. The family were early abolitionists who fought against slavery and eventually intermarried with former slaves. Slavery was associated with sugar and a sugar boycott in Canada and elsewhere was intended as a sign of support for the black population .
People wore a maple leaf emblem to show that they supported anti slavery. A maple leaf in the window meant that your home was a safe haven for escaping slaves travelling through Canada. Maple syrup become popular as a sugar substitute . The maple leaf flag is a anti slavery symbol.
Location: Vancouver bc canada
Comments: I have discovered a branch of the Forrester family in Jamaica. The family were early abolitionists who fought against slavery and eventually intermarried with former slaves. Slavery was associated with sugar and a sugar boycott in Canada and elsewhere was intended as a sign of support for the black population .
People wore a maple leaf emblem to show that they supported anti slavery. A maple leaf in the window meant that your home was a safe haven for escaping slaves travelling through Canada. Maple syrup become popular as a sugar substitute . The maple leaf flag is a anti slavery symbol.
Tammi Forrester-Yoder - May 13th, 2025
Location: Northern Indiana
Comments: My family is from northern Indiana. I believe that they started out in Pennsylvania and moved on from there. I am a descendant of the Forresters from the Scottish lowlands, Corstorphine castle etc. I have an ancestor ,Aaron Forrester from Pennsylvania , who fought in the American Revolution. I believe his wife’s name was Tamer Gregory. There are still Parts of my extended family living in Chambersburgh. PA.
Location: Northern Indiana
Comments: My family is from northern Indiana. I believe that they started out in Pennsylvania and moved on from there. I am a descendant of the Forresters from the Scottish lowlands, Corstorphine castle etc. I have an ancestor ,Aaron Forrester from Pennsylvania , who fought in the American Revolution. I believe his wife’s name was Tamer Gregory. There are still Parts of my extended family living in Chambersburgh. PA.
Shirley Gail Forrest - April 9th, 2025
Location: Shropshire
Comments: I am not sure whether I am associated with this clan.
Location: Shropshire
Comments: I am not sure whether I am associated with this clan.
Allan Forrester - February 24th, 2025
Location: Hungary
Comments: Originally from Scotland. I've enjoyed reading the family history on this interesting site, especially about Flodden and David Rizzio, neither of them glorious episodes!
Location: Hungary
Comments: Originally from Scotland. I've enjoyed reading the family history on this interesting site, especially about Flodden and David Rizzio, neither of them glorious episodes!
Diane Sheeler Kennedy - February 7th, 2025
Location: Central PA
Comments: I am from the branch that moved from Massachusetts to Maryland and then to Broad Top PA. My Great Grandmother was Lovina Foster. I was always told that we have connection to Stephen Collins Foster, and I have recently found the connection to him on another branch. It looks like you are very interested in males bearing direct Forrester DNA. I have friends who are Forrester's and have passed info to them...very exciting!
Location: Central PA
Comments: I am from the branch that moved from Massachusetts to Maryland and then to Broad Top PA. My Great Grandmother was Lovina Foster. I was always told that we have connection to Stephen Collins Foster, and I have recently found the connection to him on another branch. It looks like you are very interested in males bearing direct Forrester DNA. I have friends who are Forrester's and have passed info to them...very exciting!
Lynne D Forrester - January 28th, 2025
Location: Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Location: Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Simon Forrester - January 4th, 2025
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Comments: I've no way of knowing if my family descended from Scottish ancestors, but I've really enjoyed reading the history you've presented on this site .
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Comments: I've no way of knowing if my family descended from Scottish ancestors, but I've really enjoyed reading the history you've presented on this site .
Zachary Thomas Forester - December 25th, 2024
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Michael C Forrester - December 5th, 2024
Location: Dayton, OH
Location: Dayton, OH
Joseph Babb - October 22nd, 2024
Location: Monroe, GA 30655
Location: Monroe, GA 30655
Herbert T. (Tom) Senger - July 18th, 2024
Location: Lakeland, FL
Comments: I have traced my ancestry on my mother's side back to Scotland and the Forrester Clan. Beginning 14 generations back:
Sir Duncan Forrester m. Margaret Forsyth
Alexander Forrester m. Catherine Greig
Robert Forrester m. Ann Elder
Robert Forrester m. Janet Young
Alexander Forrester m. Margaret Wright
Andrew Forrester m. Euphemia
Alexander Forrester m. Agnes Campbell
Andrew Forrester m. Beatrix Peter
Euphemia Forrester m. William Sharp
Beatrix Sharp m. William McLaws
Beatrix McLaws m. Rev. John Baillie
Ebenezer (Charles) Baillie m. Mary Eliza Sparks
Earnest Harold Baillie m. Lucy Emma Rath
Violet Grace Baillie m. Joseph Andrew Senger
ME ---> Herbert Thomas Senger
I still have some research to do and verifications on my family tree. Very enjoyable hobby.
Location: Lakeland, FL
Comments: I have traced my ancestry on my mother's side back to Scotland and the Forrester Clan. Beginning 14 generations back:
Sir Duncan Forrester m. Margaret Forsyth
Alexander Forrester m. Catherine Greig
Robert Forrester m. Ann Elder
Robert Forrester m. Janet Young
Alexander Forrester m. Margaret Wright
Andrew Forrester m. Euphemia
Alexander Forrester m. Agnes Campbell
Andrew Forrester m. Beatrix Peter
Euphemia Forrester m. William Sharp
Beatrix Sharp m. William McLaws
Beatrix McLaws m. Rev. John Baillie
Ebenezer (Charles) Baillie m. Mary Eliza Sparks
Earnest Harold Baillie m. Lucy Emma Rath
Violet Grace Baillie m. Joseph Andrew Senger
ME ---> Herbert Thomas Senger
I still have some research to do and verifications on my family tree. Very enjoyable hobby.
Terry Forrester - July 12th, 2024
Location: Western NY
Comments: We hail from western NY state near Rochester and Buffalo nestled in the finger lakes region. Always interested in more info. Glad I found you.
Location: Western NY
Comments: We hail from western NY state near Rochester and Buffalo nestled in the finger lakes region. Always interested in more info. Glad I found you.
Frank Edward Forrest - June 15th, 2024
Location: Upper Michigan
Location: Upper Michigan
Steven Brown - January 13th, 2024
Location: San Francisco, CA
Comments: Happy to view this website again. My Forrester Ancestors goes like this. I am working to go back further. I have several Scottish Clans.
James Thomas Forrester, (Forsythe) Nydie of Fife 1575-1624
11th great-grandfather
Thomas Hewe (Hugh) Forrester 1598-1632
Son of James Thomas Forrester, (Forsythe) Nydie of Fife
John William Forrester 1621-1672
Son of Thomas Hewe (Hugh) Forrester
Samuel James Forrester 1662-1700
Son of John William Forrester
James William Forrester Sr 1695-1755
Son of Samuel James Forrester
Thomas Forrester 1737-1777
Son of James William Forrester Sr
Jeremiah John 'Jerry' Forrester 1776-1852
Son of Thomas Forrester
Thomas B Forrester 1st lieut 1800-1885
Son of Jeremiah John 'Jerry' Forrester
Cammaliza Forrester 1827-1921
Daughter of Thomas B Forrester 1st lieut
Marshall Moses 'Marsh' Crawford 1851-1937
Son of Cammaliza Forrester
Ida May Crawford 1873-1966
Daughter of Marshall Moses 'Marsh' Crawford
Doyle Edwin Brown 1900-1979
Son of Ida May Crawford
Crawford Denney Brown 1929-2010
Son of Doyle Edwin Brown
Steven Wayne Brown
You are the son of Crawford Denney Brown
If anyone sees this and wants more info feel free.
sbfloral@aol.com
Location: San Francisco, CA
Comments: Happy to view this website again. My Forrester Ancestors goes like this. I am working to go back further. I have several Scottish Clans.
James Thomas Forrester, (Forsythe) Nydie of Fife 1575-1624
11th great-grandfather
Thomas Hewe (Hugh) Forrester 1598-1632
Son of James Thomas Forrester, (Forsythe) Nydie of Fife
John William Forrester 1621-1672
Son of Thomas Hewe (Hugh) Forrester
Samuel James Forrester 1662-1700
Son of John William Forrester
James William Forrester Sr 1695-1755
Son of Samuel James Forrester
Thomas Forrester 1737-1777
Son of James William Forrester Sr
Jeremiah John 'Jerry' Forrester 1776-1852
Son of Thomas Forrester
Thomas B Forrester 1st lieut 1800-1885
Son of Jeremiah John 'Jerry' Forrester
Cammaliza Forrester 1827-1921
Daughter of Thomas B Forrester 1st lieut
Marshall Moses 'Marsh' Crawford 1851-1937
Son of Cammaliza Forrester
Ida May Crawford 1873-1966
Daughter of Marshall Moses 'Marsh' Crawford
Doyle Edwin Brown 1900-1979
Son of Ida May Crawford
Crawford Denney Brown 1929-2010
Son of Doyle Edwin Brown
Steven Wayne Brown
You are the son of Crawford Denney Brown
If anyone sees this and wants more info feel free.
sbfloral@aol.com