On land that was originally a Revolutionary War land grant. William and Mariam Beck Forrest purchased a two story log cabin and 180 acres one half mile east. The Forrest family moved to Mississippi in 1833. In 1861 their oldest son, Nathan Bedford, joined the army of Confederate States of America.
In four year's of war, this middle-aged man rose from the rank of private to lieutenant general and re-wrote the book on warfare. General Nathan Bedford Forrest's tactics and campaigns are studied throughout the world today.
On land that was originally a Revolutionary War land grant. William and Mariam Beck Forrest purchased a two story log cabin and 180 acres one half mile east. The Forrest family moved to Mississippi in 1833. In 1861 their oldest son, Nathan Bedford, joined the army of Confederate States of America.
In four year's of war, this middle-aged man rose from the rank of private to lieutenant general and re-wrote the book on warfare. General Nathan Bedford Forrest's tactics and campaigns are studied throughout the world today.
Family Members
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Frances "Fanny" Forrest
1821–1841
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Nathan Bedford Forrest
1821–1877
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Mary Forrest
1826–1841
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LTC Aaron H. Forrest
1828–1864
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Pvt John Nathaniel Forrest
1829–1867
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Mildred "Milly" Forrest
1831–1841
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Maj William Hezekiah Forrest
1831–1875
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LTC Aaron H. Forrest
1833–1864
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COL Jesse Anderson Forrest
1833–1889
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Isaac Forrest
1835–1841
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Col Jeffrey Edward Forrest
1837–1863
