He was the second son of D. Watson Forsman, and removed with his parents to Montour county, in 1844, and subsequently to Northumberland county, and thence to Williamsport in 1854, which he made his home up to his death.
He received a common school education, and in early manhood engaged in the lumber business. He continued to prosecute that line of trade very successfully throughout his business career. In 1877 he gave up the lumber business in Williamsport for a more lucrative field of operations in Wisconsin, where he was interested until the close of his life.
Mr. Forsman was married, August 13, 1859, to Anna Nichols of Williamsport, who bore him the following children: Florence, wife of Rev. Francis T. Madge; Frank; Harry H.; Stanton, and Stanley, all of whom are living.
In his political affiliations Mr. Forsman was a Republican, and was a member of Reno Post, G. A. R. During the latter part of the war he served as a lieutenant in a cavalry company.
He was a member of the common council several terms, and was twice president of that body. Mr. Forsman was an open-hearted, genial, and hospitable man, was noted for his love of home and family, and was a progressive, liberal, and public spirited citizen. He took an active part in establishing the Williamsport Steam Company, and was secretary and treasurer of that institution until a short time before his death.
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He was the second son of D. Watson Forsman, and removed with his parents to Montour county, in 1844, and subsequently to Northumberland county, and thence to Williamsport in 1854, which he made his home up to his death.
He received a common school education, and in early manhood engaged in the lumber business. He continued to prosecute that line of trade very successfully throughout his business career. In 1877 he gave up the lumber business in Williamsport for a more lucrative field of operations in Wisconsin, where he was interested until the close of his life.
Mr. Forsman was married, August 13, 1859, to Anna Nichols of Williamsport, who bore him the following children: Florence, wife of Rev. Francis T. Madge; Frank; Harry H.; Stanton, and Stanley, all of whom are living.
In his political affiliations Mr. Forsman was a Republican, and was a member of Reno Post, G. A. R. During the latter part of the war he served as a lieutenant in a cavalry company.
He was a member of the common council several terms, and was twice president of that body. Mr. Forsman was an open-hearted, genial, and hospitable man, was noted for his love of home and family, and was a progressive, liberal, and public spirited citizen. He took an active part in establishing the Williamsport Steam Company, and was secretary and treasurer of that institution until a short time before his death.
Thank you member In Loving Memory Of My Beloved Son Gary (#46547937) for sharing obituary.
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David Hammond Foresman
1834–1887
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Corp Seth Thomas Foresman
1838–1911
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Mary Alice Foresman Williams
1840–1915
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Mayor James Simington Foresman
1842–1902
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Eliza Simmons Foresman Baker
1844–1921
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Hannah McCormick Foresman Updegraff
1847–1920
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Sallie Sarah Foresman Tiers
1849–1919
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Henry Melick Foresman
1858–1917
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