Source: History of Lycoming County by John F. Meginness.
D. WATSON FORESMAN was the youngest son of Robert Foresman, and was born in Washington township, Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1812. He was reared on the homestead farm, and in 1833 married Margaret S., daughter of Seth McCormick, a native of the same township. She bore him the following children: D. Hammond and Robert M., both deceased; Seth T.; Mary Alice, wife of S. N. Williams; James S.; Eliza S., wife of J. E. Baker; Hannah, wife of A. J. Updegraff; Sarah P., wife of C. P. Tiers; Alvina, deceased, and Henry M. Mr. Foresman was a farmer all his life, and removed from White Door valley to Montour county in 1844, and afterward to Northumberland county. In 1854 he rented tile Judge Robert Grier farm, which is now within the limits of Williamsport, upon, which he lived many years. Here his wife died, February 9, 1874 he survived her nearly six years, was again married, and died, October 16, 1879. He was a ruling elder in the Third Presbyterian church of Williamsport, and was a life long, adherent of the Democratic party. Mr. Foresman was a plain, unassuming, and worthy citizen, and reared a large and respected family. Though unable to leave his children wealth, he left to them the rich legacy of an honest name.

Daily Gazette & Bulletin 10/18/1879
Mr. Foresman was born in Washington township on 2/9/1812. He was the son of Robert Foresman who emigrated here from Northampton County before 1800. Mr. Foresman was married in 1838 to Margaret McCormick the eldest sister of Seth T McCormick Esq. Her sudden & lamented death 5 years ago will be remembered by friends & family. Mr. Foresman married for a 2nd time to Margaret Oakes the daughter of Joseph Oakes of White Deer Valley, who survives. The deceased was a man of rugged character, plain & unassuming . He was scrupulous honest, unselfish & correct in life. He was a good citizen, a most affectionate husband & father, beloved by his family & respected by his acquaintances. He died as he lived a Christian.