Doctor Theodore Forest
Great Great Grandfather
24 June 1838 - 25 November 1906
Born in Mauleon Barousse, France
Immigrated to Louisiana
Became a Physician.
Died in Kaplan, Louisiana at his Daughters Home.
Jean Marie Theodore Forasté was born June 24th 1838 to Jean Bertrand Forasté and Jeanne Seilhan
| Family | Born | Died |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | ||
| October 6th 1844 in Lucy, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana | September 12th 1928 | |
| Children | ||
| December 14th 1863 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana | Feburary 10th 1934 | |
| December 19th 1866 in Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana | June 5th 1956 | |
| October 25th 1869 in Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana | March 7th 1956 | |
| December 16th 1872 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana | October 31st 1930 | |
| September 9th 1876 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana | October 19th 1936 | |
| July 1879 in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | ||
| Feburary 16th 1883 in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | January 14th 1963 | |
| Feburary 16th 1883 in Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana | June 4th 1939 |
Biography of
Jean Marie Theodore Forasté
born June 24th 1838 in the village of Mauleon Barousse, Department Hautes-Pyrenees, France, located in southern France, in the Pyrenees Mountains near the border with Spain.
Theodore was 17 or 18 in 1856, when according to the 1900 Federal Census, He immigrated to America.
On March 19th 1860 Theodore married
in Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgard, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.
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Marriage Record |
Marriage Record |
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Marriage Record text in French
Etat de la Louisiane
Paroisse St Jean baptist
Quatrieme District Judiciane
En l'an mil huit cent soixante et le dix-neuf Mars, toutes les forma lites voulues par les lois ecclesiastigues et civic les remplies et par la publication des trois bans et par la licence du Greffier de la Cour de cette paroisse en date du 19 et signse Numa Frefragnier, Greffier : sans empechement on opposition quelanque ves us a --- sixis
sance : Nous soussigne Cure' de celle Eglise paroissiale de St Jean Baptiste, avons accordé
le mutuel consentement de mariage et avons conjoint en legitime mariage le Sieur Jean Marie Theodore Foreste, domicilie Dans cette Paroisse et natif de Mauleon Barousse, dept des Hautes Pyrenees, en France. fils mayeur et legitime du Sieur Bertrand Foreste, et de dame Jeanne Seilhan, ses pere et mere, d'une part : a la Demoiselle Marie Myrthee Angela Berthelot, native et domiciliee dans cette Paroisse, fille mineure et legitime de feu Sieur Firmin Berthelot, et de dame Josephine Cosset, ses pere et mere ; d'autre part : Ont ete temoins de cette celebration M. M. Numa, Joseph Berthelot, Etienne Sentille, Galentin Cantonnet, et phisieurs autres, tous de cette paroisse, dont guelques uns ont signe avce nous le present aute apres que lecture leur en a ete faite.
Theodore Foreste = Mirthee Berthelot
Numa Berthelot, E. Sentille Cantonnet, G. Chabaud, P. B. Maxmillion, J. Medoux, J. L. Moinet, Charles Brun Pretre.
approuve les signatures :
Me Me Mina Cure'
Recorded May 23rd 1860
Lucien Cambre
dep. clerk
Marriage Record Translation to English
State of LouisianaSt John Baptist Parish
Fourth Judician District
In the year eighteen hundred and sixty and nineteen March, all the formalities required by the ecclesiastical and civic laws, and by the publication of the three banns and by the license of the Clerk of the Court of that parish, dated 19 and signed by Numa Frefragnier, Registrar: without any objection, we oppose some of your sance: We undersign Cure 'of that Parish Church of St John the Baptist, granted the mutual consent of marriage and have married in conjugal marriage Mr Jean Marie Theodore Foreste, domiciled In this Parish and native of Mauleon Barousse, dept of Hautes Pyrenees, in France. major and legitimate son of Mr Bertrand Foreste, and of Jeanne Seilhan, his father and mother, on the one hand: to the Miss Marie Myrthee Angela Berthelot, native and domiciled in this Parish, minor and legitimate daughter of the late Sieur Firmin Berthelot, and of Josephine Cosset, her father and mother; on the other hand: Witnessed were MM Numa, Joseph Berthelot, Etienne Sentille, Galentin Cantonnet, and some others, all of whom were present, some of whom have signed with us here after their reading has been done.
Theodore Foreste = Mirthee Berthelot Numa Berthelot, E. Sentille Cantonnet, G. Chabaud, Maxmillion PB, J. Medoux, JL Moinet, Charles Brown Pretre.
approve the signatures:
Me Me Mina Cure '
Recorded May 23rd 1860
Lucien Cambre dep. clerk
Jefferson College 1937
According to the 1860 Census taken June the 9th Theodore was not living with his wife but was an English Teacher living at Jefferson College in Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana.
The first image below is of page 23 and shows on line 36 Charles Oscar Dugue, President of Jefferson College. His household #147 continues on page 24 the next image. The next household #148 has 18 people including 6 who where teachers. I believe this is strong evedence that Theodore lived and taught at Jefferson College. Theo is on line 17, in household #148.
1860 United States Census
19 March 1860
Convent Post Office, Second District of Saint James Parish, Louisiana
Name:Theo Forest
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: 2nd District Left Bank, St James, Louisiana, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: White
Occupation: English Teacher
Birth Year (Estimated): 1838
Birthplace: France
Page: 24
Household ID: 148
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M653
Affiliate Film Number: 423
GS Film Number: 803423
Digital Folder Number: 005170005
Image Number: 00556
| Household | Sex | Age | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judeon Subra Emma Beaudet Sauveur Felix Subra Clement Subra Emma Subra Celaine Subra Erneste Subra Willianmie Subra A Dorrin Geo Robinson Samuel Brown Theo ForestA V RomainJoseph Romain Auguste Rongouffe Alice Rongouffe Delia Shannon Gustave Brulatour |
M F M M F F M F M M M MMM M F F M |
42 37 16 13 11 9 7 3 51 26 43 222450 31 30 18 40 |
LaFourche St John the Baptist Saint James Saint James Saint James Saint James Saint James Saint James France Maine Ireland FranceNew OrleansFrance France Ireland Ireland France |
Citing this Record:
Theo Forest in entry for Judeon Subra, 1860.
Civil War
During the War between the States, Theo joined The French Company of Saint James,
a Confederate Militia Unit made up of French Nationals living in Saint James Parish, Louisiana,
who swore to help protect Louisiana from the Union Forces.
Book Title Page
Page from Book
Shows Name on roster
Agreement
Theodore and Angela become Parents
Theodore and Angela's first child (Josephine Marie) was born December 14, 1863, During the Union Occupation, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
The couple had their second daughter, (Marie Louise Elionore) 19 December 1866 and third daughter (Marie Angelica Theodora) 25 October 1869, in Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana.
Theodore becomes an American Citizen
On May 16th 1868 Theodore became a Naturalized Citizen in the
Fourth Judicial District Court, Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana.
4th Judicial District Court, St. James Parish, Louisiana
Event Type: Naturalization
Event Date: 1868
Event Place: St James, Louisiana, United States
Age: 30
Birth Date: 24 Jun
Birth Year: 1838
Birthplace: France
Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Louisiana Naturalizations,ca. 1939-ca. 1939.
Affiliate ARC Identifier: 578210
GS Film Number:
Digital Folder Number: 004146079
Image Number: 00156
Citing this Record:
Jean Marie Theodore Forest, 1868.
Philanthropist Theodore Forest
After the Civil War there were a lot of people that were in need of help just to survive. Ex Confederate Military Units would band together and form Associations that would help the needy. Over the years Theodore belonged to at least four of these organizations. Every place Theo moved his family, he became involved in one. He held an office in all four organizations I found him in.
Theodore was the Secretary of the Mutual Assistance Society of St. Jacques (Saint James Parish) in 1870.
Translation
Important Notice
Saturday, February 26, at 4 pm will take place the monthly meeting of
the society of mutual assistance of St Jacques
all shore society members are urged to attend the meeting
where important decisions may be voted
Printed: Feb 26 1870
In the Le Louisianais Newspaper in Convent, Saint James Parish, Louisiana.The Forest Family in New Orleans
By June 1st 1870 Theodore and his Family had moved to New Orleans and Theodore was making his living as a "Soap Manufacturer".
1870 United States Census
01 June 1870
5th Ward, Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana
(from St Louis st to St Phillip st and from the River to Bayou St John)
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1870
Event Place: 5th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Birth Year (Estimated): 1836-1837
Birthplace: France
Page Number: 3
Household ID: 23
Line Number: 18
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M593
GS Film number: 000552020
Digital Folder Number: 004269437
Image Number: 00573
| Household | Sex | Age | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Forest Myrthee Forest Mary T Forest Louisa Forest Theodora Forest Maria J Berthelot Victorin Haydel |
M F F F F F M |
33 25 7 3 10/12 70 12 |
France Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana |
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M87C-CHX :
Theodore Forest, Louisiana, United States; citing p. 3, family 23, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 552,020.
President Theodore Forest
On January 29th 1874 The St. Maurice Benevolent Association of Versaille and Barracks was established.
Theodore was the Founding President. The Association Incorporated February 27th 1874.
This association ran an Asylum that was a home and school for orphans.
These articles mention both the association and Theodore.
The Politician
Theodore Forest Representative, Ninth District, New Orleans
On October 20th 1874 this list of New Orleans City Administrators
was printed in the Times Picayune Newspaper.
Theodore Forest is the representative of the ninth district.
Theodore Forest land Trader
Real Estate Sales involving Theodore
The Records are located in the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse, Marksville, Louisiana.
| Date | Book | Page | Other Party | Terms/Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 1879 | RR | 264 | Bought | Mrs Louis Cayer | Sale of Land with mortgage 26 arpents near Mansura |
| 08 Aug 1881 | UU | 252 | Bought | Max Bleustein | Sale of land with mortgage 50 arpents near Mansura |
| 19 Oct 1881 | UU | 503 | Promise of Sale | Samuel Haas | 30 acres Bayou Lacombe |
| 09 Nov 1881 | UU | 573 | Bought | Samuel Haas | Sale of land with mortgage 30 acres Bayou Lacombe |
| 28 Jun 1884 | XX | 255 | Bought | Succession from Joseph Moncla | Auction Sale of land with mortgage 161.26 acres near Bayou Des Glaises |
| 08 Aug 1886 | YY | 647 | Sold | Alfred Sampson | Sale of Land 161.26 acres near Bayou Des Glaises |
| 14 Sep 1886 | YY | 868 | Sold | Mrs Ressire Ducote | Sale of land with mortgage 12 arpents near Mansura |
| 07 Jan 1887 | ZZ | 578 | Sold | Mrs Leon Drouin | Sale of land 3 arpents in Mansura |
| 19 Mar 1887 | AAA | 64 | Sold | Leon Moncla | Sale of land with mortgage 71 arpents in Mansura |
| 01 Feb 1888 | BBB | 162 | Bought | Leon Moncla | 2 tracts 21 & 15 arpents in Mansura Succession from Joseph Moncla |
| 01 Aug 1888 | BBB | 166 | Sold | Louis P Roy | Sale of land with mortgage 2 tracts - 21 & 15 arpents in Mansura |
| 22 Aug 1888 | BBB | 597 | Sold | Benjamin F Edwards | Sale of land with mortgage 1 acre in Mansura |
| 25 Aug 1888 | BBB | 589 | Bought | Louis P Roy | Sale of land 1 acre in Mansura |
1880 United States Census
05 June 1880
Supervisor's District 21, Mansura, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1880
Event Place: Marksville, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States
District: ED 3
Gender: Male
Age: 41
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race (Original): W
Occupation: Physician
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Self
Birth Year (Estimated): 1839
Birthplace: France
Father's Birthplace: France
Mother's Birthplace: France
| Household | Role | Sex | Age | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Forest Agéla M Forest Josephine Forest Louise Forest Theodora Forest Joseph Forest Lillia Forest Marie Forest |
Self Wife Daughter Daughter Daughter Son Daughter Daughter |
M F F F F M F F |
41 36 17 12 10 7 3 10/12 |
France Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana |
Citing this Record:
Theodore Forest, Marksville, Avoyelles, Louisiana, United States; citing enumeration district ED 3, sheet 392C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0448; FHL microfilm 1,254,448.
1900 United States Census
19 June 1900
Police Jury Ward 7, Justice of Peace Ward 15 Ville Platte town, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana
Event Type Census
Event Year 1900
Event Place Police Jury Ward 7, Justice of Peace Ward 15 Ville Platte town, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States
Gender Male
Age 63
Marital Status Married
Race White
Race (Original) W
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head
Years Married 40
Birth Date Jun 1837
Birthplace France
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1860
Immigration Year 1856
Father's Birthplace France
Mother's Birthplace France
| Household | Role | Sex | Age | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Forest Angela Forest Louis Forest Leon Forest |
Head Wife Son Son |
M F M M |
63 57 17 17 |
France Louisiana Louisiana Louisiana |
Citing this Record:
"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MSRW-2X1 :
Theodore Forest, Police Jury Ward 7, Justice of Peace Ward 15 Ville Platte town, St. Landry, Louisiana, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 65, sheet 20A, family 336, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,581.
Theodore died November 25th 1906 at the home of his Daughter Lelia Marie Deshotel in Kaplan, Louisiana. Theodore was buried November 26th 1906 in Saint Mary Magdalen Cemetery and Mausoleum, Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
© Mark Forest 2018