David Forbush, Sr. was born 21 October 1721 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts to Thomas Forbush (1695-1783) and Hannah Bellows (1695-1787) and died September 1787 Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts of unspecified causes. He married Annah Whitney (1730-) 3 February 1748 in Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Biography
David Forbush was born and brought up a farmer by his father, Deacon Thomas Forbush (1695-1783). He was born in that part of Marlboro which was later set off as Westboro. Soon after his marriage he moved to Grafton, Massachusetts and purchased the Ebenezer Flagg house on George Hill. The building was not occupied but a short time before a more commodious house was erected in 1784. At his death, this farm of eighty acres was equally divided between his sons, Jonathan and Silas. His will was presented 25 Sept 1787 and probated 04 Mar 1788.
1757 Militia Roll
In a list of training and alarm soldiers in Grafton in 1757, under command of Capt Samuel Warner, found in the Secretary of State's office in Boston, is the name of David Forbush.
Revolutionary War Service
During the Revolutionary Are, David was a member of the Committee of Safety. He enlisted 21 Apr 1775 in Capt Aaron Kimball's company, in Col. Artemus Ward's regiment of militia, which marched to Lexington on the Alarm of that date.
Marriage & Family
David Forbush was married to Annah Whitney (1730-), by the Rev. Ebenezer Parkman on 04 May 1749. She was the aunt of famous cotton gin inventor Eli Whitney. They attest to the receipt of money from their brother (Eli, Sr.) who was the executor of their parents estate.
"Received of Eli Whitney the sum of six pounds, one shilling, in full of what was due from said Whitney, executor to the last will and testament of Nathaniel Whitney, late of Westboro, deceased. We say rec'd by us. David Forbush, Anna Forbush."
- Anna Forbush (1750-1847) - b. 07 July 1750, md John Warren (1751-1837) in Westborough MA. One of their grandchildren, Mary A. Brigham was elected president of Mount Holyoke Seminary and died in a 1887 railroad accident.
- John Forbush (1751-1757) -
- David Forbush (1754-1826) - Veteran American Revolutionary War
- Jacob Forbush (1756-1756)
- Abigail Forbush (1757-) - b 02 May 1757, md Leonard Brigham (1750-), son of Revolutionary War Militia Captain Asa Brigham.
- Lois Forbush (1759-1855)
- Jonathan Forbush (1762-1793) - Inherited portion of father's farm.
- Jamima Forbush (1764-)
- Jeremiah Forbush (1764-)
- Silas Forbush (1766-1840) - inherited portion of father's farm
- Joel Forbush (1768-1776)
- Ruth Forbush (1770-1774)
- Beulah Forbush (1773-1819)
- Mary Forbush (1776-1845)
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Anna Forbush (1750-1847) | |||
| John Forbush (1751-1757) | |||
| David Forbush (1754-1826) | 18 April 1754 Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts | 27 December 1826 Royalston, Worcester County, Massachusetts | Deliverance Goodell (1755-1815) |
| Jacob Forbush (1756-1756) | |||
| Abigail Forbush (1757-) | |||
| Lois Forbush (1759-1855) | |||
| Jonathan Forbush (1762-1793) | |||
| Jamima Forbush (1764-) | |||
| Jeremiah Forbush (1764-) | |||
| Silas Forbush (1766-1840) | |||
| Joel Forbush (1768-1776) | |||
| Ruth Forbush (1770-1774) | |||
| Beulah Forbush (1773-1819) | |||
| Mary Forbush (1776-1845) | |||
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Samuel Forbush (1719-1767) | |||
| James Forbush (1720-) | |||
| David Forbush (1721-1787) | 21 October 1721 Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts | September 1787 Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts | Annah Whitney (1730-) |
| Hannah Forbush (1723-1767) | 4 August 1723 Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts | 1767 Massachusetts | Jonas Warren (1724-1771) |
| Thomas Forbush (1725-1726) | |||
| Dorcas Forbush (1727-1811) | 28 February 1727 Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts | 1811 Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts | Oliver Whitney (1724-1804) |
| Thomas Forbush (1729-1731) | |||
| Ebenezer Forbush (1731-1806) | |||
| Hepsibah Forbush (1733-1734) | |||
| Elizabeth Forbush (1735-1736) | |||
| John Forbush (1737-1743) | |||
| Abigail Forbush (1739-1740) | |||
References
- David Forbush 1754 Immigrant Ancestors
- Forbes and Forbush Genealogy: The Descendants of Daniel Forbush - Free on Google Books, Pg 37-40.