George Bryant Forbis

As printed in 1882

GEORGE BRYANT FORBIS.

The subject of this sketch is one among the oldest citizens of Boone county. He was born near Lexington, Kentucky, December 28th, 1799. MTien in his thirteenth year, his parents removed to Kentucky, where he lived until his nineteenth year, when he began to do for himself by teaching school, which he followed continuously for fifteen years. He was married, August 13th, 1835, to Miss Elizabeth Wilcox, sister of the late Dr. George B. MTlcox, of Rocheport. Mrs. Forbis is a lineal descendant of Daniel Boone, the pioneer hero of “the dark and bloody ground.” She was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, in 1810, where she lived with her parents, John and Sarah (Boone) AVilcox, until her marriage to Mr. Forbis in 1835. They emigrated to Missouri in 1836, arriving in Rocheport November 19th. Soon after his arrival Mr. Forbis purchased the farm upon which he now besides. It consists of 212 acres and has been cultivated by him continuously ever since it passed into his possession. He has been from early manhood a consistent member ot the Primitive Baptist chinch. AVhen he came to Missouri he united with the Missionary Baptist church at AValnut Grov, as there was no congregation of Primitive Baptists then within his reach. In 1871 he withdrew from the M walnut Grove church and together with his wife assisted in the organization of the Zoar Primitive Baptist church in Howard county. He has been clerk of this church ever since its organization. He is an ardent devoted Christian and a firm believe in the Calvinistic tenets of the Old School Baptist denomination. They have eight living children: Sarah, wife of Joel H. Challes; Mary, relict of the late A. J. Barnett; Harriet AV.; George W.; Eliza, wife of George W. Thompson; Enima; John E., of Oregon, and William P., who still remains on the homestead and superintend the farm. George W. was considerably wounded by the bursting of a shell, while serving in the Confederate army at Pea Ridge. He was afterwards taken prisoner at Port Gibson and was incarcerated at Alton until released on parole. Mr. Forbis is a zealous advocate of popular education. He served as school director in his district from 1840 to 1860.,

As printed in History of Boone County, Missouri. Written and comp. from the most authentic official and private sources; including a history of its townships, towns, and villages. Together with a condensed history (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.