Census Details |
| Year | Schedule | Address | Condition | Age | Profession | Place of Birth | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 (USA) | full details | Big River Twp, St. Francois Co, MO | married | 35 | MO | Birthdate: April 1865; married 17 years; mother of 5, 5 living; parents born KY; reads & writes | |
| 1910 (USA) | full details | Silver Springs Road, Big River Twp, St. Francois Co | married | 48 | MO | Married 28 years, mother of 5, 5 living. Reads & writes. | |
| 1920 (USA) | full details | Big River Twp, St. Francois Co, MO | married | 56 | MO | Parents born TN & MO; reads & writes |
Notes |
According to 1910 census, was born in 1862 and parents were born in MO; according to 1900 census both parents were born in KY
"Valentine's wife died in Hopewell, MO and he found another wife in the very young daughter of the Doggett family. Margaret Doggett objected to marrying the very old Valentine and ran away from home. It was reported that she had entered a convent in Colorado, where she was located and returned to St. Francois County, Missouri. The ancient husband soon died and Margaret married John Thomas Forshee. They lived in Hopewell, MO until after Belle was born in 1883 and John Anthony was born in 1885." What!? Margaret was only 5 when Valentine's first wife, Jane died, but she would have been 41 and already married to John when Valentine's second wife died. Besides, Valentine himself died in 1894. The author must be mistaken on the individual or the story!!!!
Because theeeeen, she also says, "Margaret Doggett was born in St. Francois County, MO in 1848 to William and Nancy Doggett. William born in Missouri in 1809 and Nancy in North Carolina in 1814. William Doggett, the son of Margaret Doggett who was born in Virginia in 1764." Possibly another mistake, since her obit says Tom and Martha Doggett.... unless either name is a middle name... Thomas William or William Thomas and Margaret Nancy or Nancy Margaret... hmmmm...
Obituary:
"Mrs. Maggie Forchee died at her home near Hillcrest late Wednesday afternoon, July 4, 1945. Mrs. Forchee who marked her 80th birthday April 9th, had been ill since May. She was the daughter of Tom and Martha Doggett.
"Mrs. Forchee was the wife of John Forchee who died 18 years ago. She was the mother of five children: (Mary Bell) Mrs. Charles H. Easter, Bonne Terre; John Anthony Forchee, Fresno, Calif.; Albert Forchee, Route 1; (Stella) Mrs. John Jenkerson, Desloge, and William, of Highway 61. Mrs. Forchee will be at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Easter, 141 Middle Street, until time of funeral services.
"Funeral services will be conducted....."