Forsyth Name Study
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Surnames/tags: Forsyth Forsythe
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About the Project
The Forsyth Name Study project serves as a collaborative platform to collect information on the Forsyth name. The hope is that other researchers like you will join the study to help make it a valuable reference point for other genealogists who are researching or have an interest in the Forsyth name.
As a One Name Study, this project is not limited to persons who are related biologically. Individual studies can be used to branch out the research into specific methods and areas of interest, such as geographically (England Forsyths), by time period (18th Century Forsyths), or by topic (Forsyth DNA, Forsyth Occupations, Forsyth Statistics). These studies may also include a number of family branches which have no immediate link with each other. Some researchers may even be motivated to go beyond the profile identification and research stage to compile fully sourced, single-family histories of some of the families they discover through this name study project.
Also see the related surnames and surname variants.
How to Join
To join the Forsyth Name Study, first start out by browsing our current research pages to see if there is a specific study ongoing that fits your interests. If so, feel free to add your name to the Membership list below, post an introduction comment on the specific team page, and then dive right in!
If a research page does not yet exist for your particular area of interest, please contact the Name Study Coordinator: Marsha Richardson for assistance.
Once you are ready to go, you can also show your project affiliation with the One Name Study Member Sticker.
- On your profile page, just below ==Biography== add this - {{Member|ONS|name=Forsyth}}
- Then for all ancestors with the birth name Forsyth/e use this sticker: just below ==Biography== add this - {{One Name Study|name=Forsyth}}
Task List
Would you be able to assist with these profile lists?
Occupation Catergories are being added to the Forsyth Name Study. Let me know what occupation you need and I will create the Forsyth Name Study Category for you.
Here is a list of suggested projects - can you add others? Would you like to manage any of these?
- Ulster Forsyths
- Forsythe/es Immigrants (maybe different groups for different places)
- Forsyths from Scotland, From England, or From Ireland, etc.
- Forsyth Soldiers - American Revolution, Civil War, etc.
- Forsyth who were Quakers
- Forsyth who were Preachers
Suggested Sources
- Scotland Sources for Scotland
- Ireland Sources for Ireland
- United States Sources for the U.S.
- WikiTree Souce Library with places in addition to those shown above Other Suggested Sources
Books Recommended by Membes
- Annals of the parish and burgh of Elgin : from the twelfth century to the year 1876, with some historical and other notices illustrative of the subjecty Young, Robert, F.S.A [1]
Research Pages
Here are some of the current research pages included in the project
- Origins of the name, notable Forsyths, early emigrants and more Forsyth Family History
- The Forsyth Clan of Scotland.Clan Forsyth
Membership
- Marsha (Cain) Richardson Project Coordinator
- Karen (Forsythe) Schmitz
- Traci (Forsythe) Stormes
- Lyn (Driver) Gulbransen
Related Surnames and Surname Variants
Early Immigrants - North America "Here before 1850"
Most of the following names come from 1 of 2 books.
Book 1 - By: Donald Whythe, A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to the U.S.A [1]
Book 2 - By: David Dobson Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America-1664-1825, Vol V [2]
- Alexander Forsyth Educated Marischal College Aberdeen about 1814 Emmigrated to Nova Scotia (Book 2)
- Alexander Forsyth, born 1689 From Scotland to Boston, MA parents Walter and Margaret F. married to 1) Elizabeth Evans 2) Deborah Briggs(book 1)
- Andrew Forsyth, son of Alexander F and Margaret Temple. Scotland to Philadelphia, PA before 1773 (book 1) tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282127982698/facts)
- Andrew Forsyth, born about 1795 in Granard, Longford, Ireland. died Bay Settlement, Brown, Wisconsin 1861
- Archibald Forsyth, Scotland to Philadelphia, PA about 1775 (Book 1) (Society Tree: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282127982947/facts)
- Berobeer Forsyth, Scotland to Carolina about 1774 (book 1) (Society Tree: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282127983287/facts)
- David Forsyth, (1753-1808) Immigrated from Ireland to Kentucky and married to Margaret McGibbon. (We have YDNA)
- Gilbert Forsyth (abt 1650 - aft 1731) Immigrated from Scotland and settled in Connecticut,(we have YDNA). Gilbert was a soldier in King Phillip's War. (book 1)
- George Forsyth from Scotland to Kentucky son of John F and Marion Hardie (book 1)
- James Forsyth (B: 1637 D: 1724) Immigrated from Scotland to New Jersey Prisoner in Leith Tolbooth and banished from Scotland to a New Jersey plantation.] (book 1)
- James Forsyth Married to Margaret Montgomerie. Immigrated to NH about 1719. Possible father of Matthew Forsaith-47) (Book 1) (Society Tree: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282457169638/facts)
- James Forsyth, Scotland to VA about 1666 Wife Grace. (book 1)
- James Forsyth (1640-1696)
- John Forsith (1818-1890) from Yarrow, Selkirkshire, Scotland Parents Walter F Forsyth and Mary Hogg) (book 1)
- John Forsyth Immigrated before 1810 (book 1)
- John Forsyth (Scotland - VA 1665) Scotland to Virginia about 1649 (book 1)
- Joseph Forsyth born 1760 Scotland son of William Frosyth and Jean Phynn Emigrated to Canada Marriedk 1. Ann Bell and 2, Alice Robins (book 2)
- Catherine "Kitty" Forsyth, 1779-1838 Scotland to NY, married John Hudson (Book 1) (Society Tree: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282364103537/facts)
- Matthew Forsyth(abt 1675 bef 1733) Immigrated from Scotland > Living in New Jersey 1693 and married to Rebecca Olding (or Odling 27 April 1954. (book 1)
- Mathew Forsaith (abt 1700 - 1791) Born in Scotland and immigrated via Ireland. He was married to Ester Graham, Came from Scotland, and settled in New Hampshire. (Book 2)
- Robert Forsyth, (1754-1794) Birthplace uncertain (we have YDNA) Married to Frances Johnson. Served in Rev. War and 1st US Marshal killed in the line of duty.
- Robert Forsyth, born about 1718 (not sure of birthplace or if an immigrant, but thought to be from Ireland https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282260777984/facts
- Thomas Forsyth emigrated from Scotland with wife, three sons and four daughters to Canada in 1820 (book 2)
- William Wordsworth Forsyth (1821-1900) Born in Scotland and settled in Georgia(we have YDNA)(Book 1)
- William Forsyth born about 1709 Banff, Scotland. Imprisoned Tower of London. Land grant GA 1765. (Society Tree https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/151433230/person/282007397262/facts)
- William Forsyth, Scotland to Ohio about 1801 (Book 1)
- Rev. Forsyth, born in Scotland and emigrated to Prince Edward Island, died in 1840 (book 2)
Immigrants after 1850
- James McDonald Frosyth Arrived 1910 and settled in Florida. Related to the earlier immigrant William Wordsworth Forsyth (we have YDNA)
DNA Projects
Don't Forget to add your DNA results to your profiles with DNA Confirmatin Citation Maker App
Y-DNA - FamilyTreeDNA https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/forsyth-e-surname-project/about/background
Carolyn Forsythe Smith and Marsha Cain Richardson are the project managers and happy to answer any questions you may have.
- The Y-DNA project is open to all male Forsyths (or ladies who have tested a male Forsyth) and others who have strong Y-DNA matches to Forsyths.
- If you have done a Y-DNA for a Forsyth and not joined the Forsythe Y DNA project, please do so.
- If you have not take an Y-DNA test yet, I encourage you to do so ASAP. Please send me a message if you would like more information on Y-DNA testing.
Gedmatch Ancestors Project - Fosyth Ancestors https://app.gedmatch.com/
- If you have an Autosomal DNA test from any company, we encourage you to upload your results to Gedmatch and join the project. This gives you many more matches than the one company you tested with.
Pages To Help Learn How to Use Wikitree
Tips On How To Use WikiTree
Browser Extention for Building Source Citations and Creating Narratives
- WikiTree sourcer this makes adding inline citations so easy. Also you can edit how your citations are created by going into the optons on the Extention.
- A list of Apps that make using WikiTree Easier and More fun. Help Apps
Improving your basic skills in genealogy and on WikiTree, focused on Scotland profiles
- Tartan Trail Even if you don't want to take the Trail, this page has wonderful suggestions on where to find sources.
Tips and Tricks to Create Your Profiles
Repeated use of the same source in the same profile. See this WikiTree page: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources#Repeated_use_of_the_same_source_in_the_same_profile
Meeting Others For WikiTree Fun
Often WikiTree has what they call Thons. There is Connect-A-Thon, Source-A-Thon, and others. These are announced in your daily WikiTree emails and on their Facebook Group. You can join a group to work with and compete in adding, sourcing, and connecting profiles for the weekend Thons. I belong to the Twisted Thistles group.
WikiTree has a Discord Channel, with several channels depending on your interest. It is a place you can contact other Wikitree members to chat or ask for help. Discord Help Page
WikiTree also has a Facebook group: WikiTree Facebook Group
Link to List of profiles with the sticker Give our info https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Forsyth_Name_Study
Sources
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Book1:
Donald Whyte, A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to the U. S. A., database
United States: Genealogical.com, 2009, page Front Cover
Google Books (accessed 7 May 2024) - ↑
Book 2:
"U.S., Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825," database with images
Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Vol. V; Author:: David Dobson
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 62215 #30010880 ($, accessed 8 May 2024)
Name: James Forsyth; Gender: Male; Spouse: Margaret Montgomerie; Child: Matthew Forsyth.
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I do have a question, though. After reading the G2G discussion on including spouses, it seemed the general consensus there was “whatever the Name Study wants to do.” So I have to ask: Do we include wives of Forsyths? Also, I should note that the current WikiTree extension’s AutoBio will add the sticker to anyone with a Forsyth surname, whether or not it’s their LNAB.
My first thought is that we just add the sticker to those with the Birth Name Forsyth/e, but I didn't know what Auto Bio would add stickers like that. I think for now, I will leave the instructions to only put in on those with the Forsyth as their LNAB, but not worry if others get added automatically. Will see how it works out.
The main purpose right now for the project is to try to clean up all those without sources. If you can help with that, it would be wonderful. We may even be able to pull up an unsourced list from just Canada for you to work on.