Posted on: Maries Co MO Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Maries/713 Surname: Forrester ------------------------- Thomas & William Forrester came to Maries Co. in 1840. Thomas my gg grandfather, made his home in the on the other side of Indian Ford, over looking the Gasconade River.My ggg grandfather John Forrester came up from NC after the Civil War, and spent his older years in Maries Co. My g Grandfather was William Alexander Forrester, was shot hunting turkey, died a few days later. He was a young man having lots of children. My Grandfather was William Thomas Forester. Notice the spelling changed about that time. I have list of names of the Foresters. My Grandmother was Betty King, I have some notes on them also. We can't get back past my ggg Grandfather John Forrester. I also have some information on Thomas Forrester, Johns brother, he is buried in Stratford Mo. I welcome information or will share information. thanks Bob