Hi Jeanette. I am also working on the Forward surname from England. Have been at this for about 7 years, and finding it difficult to search this name. My first question, is where in Somerset is the town of Llton? I was not able to find it on the Great Britain atlas that I have. This is what I have so far. Jane b. 1811, Charles b. 1814, Jane b. 1816, and are the children of James and Elizebeth Parsons Forward. James and Elizebeth were m. June 11, 1810 in Bruton. James died March 9, 1854 age 61 yrs in Twerton. This is where I have hit the brick wall and not able to go back any further than James to who his parents would have been. Or if there were brothers and sisters. Working on where he and his wife are buried and perhaps other family. No luck so far.
Charles m. MaryAnn Hall in 1808 and had the following children. Charlotte, Sarah Ann, John, James, Daniel, William, and Henry. This family came to U. S. in 1856. John is my husbands line. Perhaps there could be a connection somewhere between the two famlies. All info. is welcome, as I will do the same. Thanks, Carole