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Allen Forehand (“Owing” in David’s will)

Birth: UnknownDeath: UnknownNamed 1802Working identification of Allen in 1815 with David’s named son written Owing in 1802. The manuscript reading remains Owing; Henry is separate.

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Surviving manuscript view of David Forehand’s will, dated 6 July 1802, including the name written Owing.

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David Forehand: From the Pasquotank to a Tennessee Inheritance

Deeds trace David Forehand from the Pasquotank country to Guilford. His will and later estate records open a carefully qualified path toward the Forehand families of Tennessee.