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DeForest Family of the South Updated March 21, 2008
Joanie DeForest 15819 Echo Hill Drive Houston, TX 77059 713-817-0671 joanie.deforest@comcast.net	I am researching the DeForest family. They originated in France, then came to New York. Eventually, some of them came south and created our line. Family history handed down through the generations tells that all of the DeForest men were boatmen (e.g. captains, seamen, etc.) I am trying to connect the southern line to the northern line. My gggrandfather (John Lane DeForest)is from New York City. He was probably born around 1835. I am also researching the Spence, Cole, Casterline, and Simpson lines, all from the south. The Cole line is probably from Georgia or Alabama. My information is scarce. I am searching for Spence family connections in Texas, probably around the Bastrop County area. The Simpson and Casterline family lines are in Texas, but the Simpsons originate from Edinborough, Scotland with Jonas A Simpson. I'd love to hear from others looking for those surnames or any others that may be connected.
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Charles Edward DeForest and sister, Joanie (11 KB) This photo was taken in September 1982, the last time I was with my brother before he died. Charles Edward DeForest (16 KB) This was taken shortly after Charles graduated from high school. Charles Edward DeForest (16 KB) This was taken shortly after Charles graduated from high school. Charles Edward, Wanda (stepmom), and Robert Gerald (12 KB) Brothers Charles and Jerry are standing with their stepmother, Wanda. Joanie and Debbie DeForest with J. E. DeForest (9 KB) Here, the two daughters stand with their dad, Jefferson Edward "Jay" DeForest. They are visiting Jay's sister, Genevieve (Jen). Jay and Wanda DeForest (13 KB) In 1967, just before the Seven-Day War, Jay and Wanda took a trip to the Holy Land. This was taken during their trip. Jefferson Edward "Jay" DeForest (6 KB) This was taken in Seadrift, Texas where Jay made his home after returning from a 10-year period living and working in the Middle East. Jefferson Edward "Jay" DeForest (7 KB) Here is Jay on the boat. He was more at home on the water than he ever was on land. Gladys Mae Cole DeForest (5 KB) Gladys is the mother of Jay DeForest's children. They were married from 1934 to 1960.

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