The letter from Ethel states: "After the death of Gervase Hendrick, Joe Forester, came to America with his half-brother James Hendrick, and the other members of the family came later in 1863 or 1864. After spending a few weeks with his half-brother, Joe Forester left for other parts and was not heard from thereafter."
Other records show that James had left Ireland earlier.
d. 1 Mar 1888, Saginaw, Saginaw, MI 