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James Forehand (Esther Spence’s legatee)

Birth: unknownDeath: unknownNamed in will proved June 1785Leading proposed father of Anthony and Lambert; likely Elizabeth’s husband from the will’s context. The 1782/1786/1787 taxpayer matches are candidates. Vital dates unknown.

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Restored and colorized photograph of John Lambert Forehand, seated outdoors in a hat and suit.

FAMILY STORIES

What Lambert Forehand Left at Lick Creek

Two Hickman County deeds put a brother and sister on either side of a line at Lick Creek. Their exchange identifies Lambert Forehand as their father and carries the story back through the land he held, the places he lived, and the family connections still to be established.