This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cr1292 Surnames: Forsythe Forsyth Alexander Hoop Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.forsyth/609/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on Jacob Forsythe, to which I know little. He is the father of my Great Grandmother, Grace Bell Forsythe born in Rarden, Scioto, Ohio 12 Feb 1886 and died 13 May 1956. I cannot locate Grace's birth certificate which may help identify her father. Grace's mother was Mary Angeline Alexander born in Dry Fork, Scioto, Ohio 16 Aug 1863 and died 3 Dec 1899. I cannot find a marriage certificate for Mary Alexander and Jacob Forsythe either (which would help). I do know that Mary Alexander married Samuel C. Hoop on 28 Jul 1887 (shortly after Grace was born) so I am thinking Grace was born out of wedlock, or they got divorced right after she was born, or perhaps Jacob Forstyhe passed away? I have found a John Jacob Forsythe in Rarden, Ohio but he was married to someone else and had children and I have no evidence to tie him. This isn't a lot to go off of, but any insight would be appreciated. I know many out there have access to specific surname or regional references that I do not have which has proven to be a huge help in the past. Sometimes a fresh perspective helps too. Thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>