Near Greensboro in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
In Memory of Elizabeth "Bettie" Wiley Forbis
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
1. In Memory of Elizabeth "Bettie" Wiley Forbis Marker
Died in 1835 in Guilford Co., NC
Exact burial site unknown
Wife of Col. Arthur Forbis
"She lived to see the independence of the country established, and to share for many years in the general prosperity and happiness… a more cheerful and warm-hearted Christian was not to be found, and she will be held in long remembrance on earth…"
—Rev. E.W. Caruthers, 1856
Erected 2017 by Col. Arthur Forbis Chapter, NSDAR.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1749.
Location. 36° 1.476′ N, 79° 42.488′ W. Marker is near Greensboro, North Carolina, in Guilford County. Marker is on Presbyterian Road just north of Millpoint Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3947 Presbyterian Rd, Greensboro NC 27406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
2. In Memory of Elizabeth "Bettie" Wiley Forbis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
