James Smith Fortner
M, b. 4 September 1828, d. 11 November 1910
- Father: Jonathan Forkner b. c 1795, d. a 1 Jul 1870
- Mother: Margaret Falls b. 1801, d. 10 Jul 1902
- Birth*: James Smith Fortner was born on 4 September 1828 at Greene Co., TN.
- He was the son of Jonathan Forkner and Margaret Falls.
- Marriage*: James Smith Fortner married Nancy Goin on 9 February 1852 at Claiborne Co., TN.
- Census*: James Smith Fortner appeared on the census of 1860 at Claiborne Co., TN. James Fortner is 30 and wife Nancy is 24. Four children are listed.1
- Death*: He died on 11 November 1910 at Garden City, Cherokee Co., KS, at age 82 .2
Family: Nancy Goin b. c 1836
- William T. Fortner b. 5 Apr 1853, d. 23 Mar 1887
- Matthew Fortner b. 26 Feb 1855, d. 18 Oct 1924
- Sarah Elizabeth Fortner b. 19 Jan 1857, d. 10 Jan 1873
- Samuel Brown Fortner b. 30 May 1859, d. 31 Mar 1946
- Levi Fortner3 b. 24 Oct 1862, d. 21 Oct 1898
- Amanda Permilia Fortner3 b. 11 May 1865, d. 7 Dec 1883
- James Nelson Fortner3 b. 13 Feb 1867, d. 29 Jun 1951
- John Silas Fortner b. 13 Nov 1869, d. 5 Jun 1957
- Martha Levititia Fortner b. 24 May 1872, d. 22 Aug 1953
- Mary Solena Fortner b. 6 Apr 1874, d. 18 Jul 1961
Citations
- [S405] The Forkner Clan Newsletter, July 1996.
- [S191] Unknown compiler, "Family Tree Maker http://WWW.FAMILYTREEMAKER.COM", Ancestral File, Descendents of William Forkner.
- [S191] Unknown compiler, "Family Tree Maker http://WWW.FAMILYTREEMAKER.COM", Ancestral File.
James Wiley Fortner1
M, b. circa 1839, d. 7 December 1881
- Father: Wyley Fortner1 b. c 1801
- Mother: Nancy (?)1 b. c 1812
- Birth*: James Wiley Fortner was born circa 1839 at TN.1
- He was the son of Wyley Fortner and Nancy (?)1
- Milit-Beg*: James Wiley Fortner began military service on 7 August 1862 at College Corner, Sangamon Co., IL, Enlisted as a Private in Company I, 73rd Ill. Infantry. He is 23 years old and was born in Greene Co. TN.2
- Milit-End*: He ended military service on 30 April 1863 at Nashville, TN; He was discharged due to disability by disease.2
- Marriage*: He married Nancy Jane Large, daughter of Lavina Tipton, on 8 September 1870 at Sangamon Co., IL.3
- Death*: James Wiley Fortner died on 7 December 1881 at Christian Co., IL.4
Family: Nancy Jane Large b. 26 Dec 1854, d. 17 Feb 1934
- James Wiley Fortner Jr.4 b. 23 Aug 1871, d. 4 Nov 1931
James Wiley Fortner Jr.1
M, b. 23 August 1871, d. 4 November 1931
- Father: James Wiley Fortner1 b. c 1839, d. 7 Dec 1881
- Mother: Nancy Jane Large1 b. 26 Dec 1854, d. 17 Feb 1934
- Birth*: James Wiley Fortner Jr. was born on 23 August 1871 at Sangamon Co., IL.1
- He was the son of James Wiley Fortner and Nancy Jane Large.1
- Death*: James Wiley Fortner Jr. died on 4 November 1931 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, at age 60 .1
Citations
- [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
John Fortner
M, b. circa 1800
- Father: Jonas Fortner b. c 1765, d. 1826
- Mother: Catron Allen
- Birth*: John Fortner was born circa 1800.
- He was the son of Jonas Fortner and Catron Allen.
John Fortner
M, b. 1825, d. 1885
- Father: Jonathan Forkner b. c 1795, d. a 1 Jul 1870
- Mother: Margaret Falls b. 1801, d. 10 Jul 1902
- Birth*: John Fortner was born in 1825 at Claiborne Co., TN.
- He was the son of Jonathan Forkner and Margaret Falls.
- Marriage*: John Fortner married Lucinda Holton on 10 January 1849 at Claiborne Co., TN.
- Census: John Fortner appeared on the census of 16 October 1850 at Claiborne Co., TN. John is 25 years old and a Farmer. He and Lucinda are living in a home next to John's parents.1
- Census*: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Claiborne Co., TN. John Fortner is 34 and Lucinda is 28. John is a farmer and has real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $445.2,3
- Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Claiborne Co., TN. John is 44 and Lucinda is 43.4
- Death*: He died in 1885 at Sumerset, KY.5
Family: Lucinda Holton b. c 1827
- Marriage*: He married Lucinda Holton on 10 January 1849 at Claiborne Co., TN.
- William Matthew Faulkner b. c 1851, d. 1936
- John C. Faulkner b. c 1853
- Matthew Faulkner b. c 1855
- Margaret L. Faulkner b. c 1858
John Fortner1
M, b. circa 1840
- Father: William R. Fortner1 b. c 1814
- Mother: Armieo Low1 b. c 1811
- Birth*: John Fortner was born circa 1840 at NC.1
- He was the son of William R. Fortner and Armieo Low.1
Citations
- [S37] 1850 Haywood Co., N.C. Census.
John Fortner
M, b. circa 1795
- Birth*: John Fortner was born circa 1795.
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Highfield on 26 October 1816 at Wilkes Co., NC.1
Family: Elizabeth Highfield b. c 1795
Citations
- [S211] Brent H. Holcomb, Marriages of Wilkes Co., NC 1778-1868, pg 66.
John Fortner1
M, b. circa 1871
- Father: James Porter Fortner1 b. c 1826
- Mother: Jane Collard1 b. c 1829
- Birth*: John Fortner was born circa 1871 at Butler Co., KY.1
- He was the son of James Porter Fortner and Jane Collard.1
Citations
- [S1942] 1880 Butler Co., Ky. Census.
John B. Fortner1
M, b. circa 1878, d. 21 November 1893
- Father: Thomas Jefferson Fortner1 b. 31 Jul 1853, d. 28 Jan 1942
- Mother: Chloe Josephine Robinett1 b. 8 Jan 1846, d. 29 Jul 1927
- Birth*: John B. Fortner was born circa 1878 at Alexander Co., NC.1
- He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Fortner and Chloe Josephine Robinett.1
- Death*: John B. Fortner died on 21 November 1893 at Alexander Co., NC.
Citations
- [S1530] 1880 Alexander Co., N.C. Census.
John G. Fortner1
M, b. circa 1832, d. 17 November 1863
- Father: Levi Fortner1 b. c 1800
- Mother: Sally Greer1 b. c 1805
- Birth*: John G. Fortner was born circa 1832 at Alexander Co., NC.1
- He was the son of Levi Fortner and Sally Greer.1
- Marriage*: John G. Fortner married Sarah Bumgarner circa 1852 at NC.2
- Milit-Beg*: John G. Fortner began military service on 9 October 1861 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC, He was mustered in as a Private in Company G (Alexander Soldiers) of the 37th North Carolina Infantry Regmt. He was 29 years old and was 6ft 2 inches tall. He was captured at Gettysburg 3 July 1863 and sent to Fort Delaware in Delaware. He died 17 Nov 1863 at Camp Lookout, Md. of accute Diarriah.3
- Death*: He died on 17 November 1863 at Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD.3
- Burial*: He was buried on 18 November 1863 at Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD.4
Family: Sarah Bumgarner b. c 1831, d. b 1860
- Thomas Jefferson Fortner+5 b. 31 Jul 1853, d. 28 Jan 1942
- James Monroe Fortner+5 b. 9 Jul 1856, d. 28 Dec 1929
Citations
John P. Fortner
M, b. July 1840, d. 4 February 1908
- Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
- Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887
- Birth*: John P. Fortner was born in July 1840 at Greene Co., TN.1
- He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
- Marriage*: John P. Fortner married Mary Jane Lowe on 15 April 1860.
- Census*: John P. Fortner appeared on the census of 3 June 1860 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. John Fortner is 19 and has married Mary J., age 17. He is a farmer and is living next to a Lee Fortner and his wife Sarah and family.2
- Census: He appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. John is 28 years old. He is employed as a farmer.3
- Death*: He died on 4 February 1908 at Greene Co., TN, at age 67 .1
Family: Mary Jane Lowe b. 26 Mar 1843, d. 13 Jun 1905
- Charles Fortner3 b. c 1863
- Minnie Mary Fortner3 b. 13 May 1866, d. 15 Jul 1927
- Deborah "Debbie" Fortner b. 6 Aug 1867, d. 19 Jul 1944
- Marilla Fortner3 b. c 1868
- William "Bill" Fortner4 b. 17 Feb 1872, d. 7 Mar 1936
John Riley Fortner1
M, b. circa 1857, d. 30 April 1912
- Father: Solomon Fortner b. 1831
- Mother: Orleana Holton b. c 1837
- Birth*: John Riley Fortner was born circa 1857 at Claiborne Co., TN.2
- He was the son of Solomon Fortner and Orleana Holton.
- Death*: John Riley Fortner died on 30 April 1912 at Mercer Co., MO. Death Certificate state he was widowed. Burial is to be in Upper Tennessee.1
John Silas Fortner
M, b. 13 November 1869, d. 5 June 1957
- Father: James Smith Fortner b. 4 Sep 1828, d. 11 Nov 1910
- Mother: Nancy Goin b. c 1836
- Birth*: John Silas Fortner was born on 13 November 1869 at TN.
- He was the son of James Smith Fortner and Nancy Goin.
- Death*: John Silas Fortner died on 5 June 1957 at age 87 .
John Theodore Fortner1,2
M, b. 29 January 1872, d. 5 July 1956
- Father: Pleasant Witt Fortner1 b. 17 Sep 1834, d. 8 Jul 1924
- Mother: Margaret Jane Thompson1 b. 9 May 1843, d. 12 Oct 1918
- Birth*: John Theodore Fortner was born on 29 January 1872 at Greene Co., TN.1,2
- He was the son of Pleasant Witt Fortner and Margaret Jane Thompson.1
- Marriage*: John Theodore Fortner married Millie Jane Johnson on 26 December 1895 at Lawrence Co., MO.3
- Death*: John Theodore Fortner died on 5 July 1956 at Lawrence Co., MO, at age 84 .2
Family: Millie Jane Johnson b. 3 Jul 1879, d. 27 Dec 1962
John Thomas Fortner1
M, b. 15 February 1867, d. 18 April 1925
- Father: William "Wiley" Fortner1 b. 10 Mar 1833, d. 3 Mar 1903
- Mother: Susan A. Hiles1 b. c 1849, d. 9 Jul 1870
- Birth*: John Thomas Fortner was born on 15 February 1867 at IL.1,2
- He was the son of William "Wiley" Fortner and Susan A. Hiles.1
- Marriage*: John Thomas Fortner married Allie Frances Hedger on 25 November 1888 at Lafayette Co., MO.3
- Death*: John Thomas Fortner died on 18 April 1925 at Higginsville, Lafayette Co., MO, at age 58 .2
Family: Allie Frances Hedger b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 1 Aug 1937
John Tivis Fortner1,2,3
M, b. 2 April 1866, d. 5 January 1948
- Father: Elisha Fortner1 b. 12 Feb 1835, d. 5 Jun 1894
- Mother: Sarah Jane Day1 b. 14 Dec 1839, d. 20 Apr 1924
- Birth*: John Tivis Fortner was born on 2 April 1866 at Claiborne Co., TN.1
- He was the son of Elisha Fortner and Sarah Jane Day.1
- Death*: John Tivis Fortner died on 5 January 1948 at Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, at age 81 .1,2
John Wesley Downing Fortner1
M, b. 30 September 1825, d. 14 January 1910
- Father: Rev. Lewis Fortner1 b. 1 Apr 1798, d. 28 Oct 1847
- Mother: Elizabeth Yocum1 b. 10 Oct 1800, d. 11 Feb 1833
- Birth*: John Wesley Downing Fortner was born on 30 September 1825 at Montgomery Co., KY.1,2
- He was the son of Rev. Lewis Fortner and Elizabeth Yocum.1
- Death*: John Wesley Downing Fortner died on 14 January 1910 at Moweaqua, Shelby Co., IL, at age 84 .1,2
John William Fortner1
M, b. 26 January 1850, d. 30 July 1933
- Father: James Fortner1 b. 5 Jun 1818, d. 10 Mar 1886
- Mother: Lydia Cotter1 b. 9 Feb 1820, d. 22 Jan 1899
- Birth*: John William Fortner was born on 26 January 1850 at Greene Co., TN.1,2
- He was the son of James Fortner and Lydia Cotter.1
- Death*: John William Fortner died on 30 July 1933 at Vinita, Craig Co., OK, at age 83 .2
Jonas Fortner
M, b. circa 1765, d. 1826
- Father: William Faulkner b. c 1720
- Mother: (?) Falconar
- Birth*: Jonas Fortner was born circa 1765 at Surry Co., NC.
- He was the son of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.
- Marriage*: Jonas Fortner married Catron Allen circa 1790.
- Census*: Jonas Fortner appeared on the census of 1790 at Stokes Co., NC. Jonas Faulkner is listed in the 1790 Stokes Co, N.C.(Surry Co.) Census. He has 2 females with him, no sons.1
- Death*: He died in 1826 at Montgomery Co., KY.2
Family: Catron Allen
- William Fortner b. 1792, d. 1822
- Squire Fortner b. c 1794, d. 17 Sep 1825
- Rev. Lewis Fortner+ b. 1 Apr 1798, d. 28 Oct 1847
- John Fortner b. c 1800
- Hiram Fortner b. c 1800
Josephine Fortner
F, b. October 1880
- Father: Levi Fortner b. 1846, d. 14 Sep 1914
- Mother: Mary Elizabeth Harper b. c 1848
- Birth*: Josephine Fortner was born in October 1880 at Cullman Co., AL.
- She was the daughter of Levi Fortner and Mary Elizabeth Harper.
Joshua Fortner1
M, b. circa 1837
- Father: William R. Fortner1 b. c 1814
- Mother: Armieo Low1 b. c 1811
- Birth*: Joshua Fortner was born circa 1837 at Wilkes Co., NC.1
- He was the son of William R. Fortner and Armieo Low.1
Citations
- [S37] 1850 Haywood Co., N.C. Census.
Rev. Josiah Fortner1
M, b. 18 May 1842, d. 10 June 1916
- Father: Etheldred Fortner1 b. c 1777, d. 1852
- Mother: Margaret Cope1 b. 3 Nov 1805, d. 22 Nov 1867
- Birth*: Rev. Josiah Fortner was born on 18 May 1842 at NC.1,2
- He was the son of Etheldred Fortner and Margaret Cope.1
- Marriage*: Rev. Josiah Fortner married Caroline E. Eskridge on 4 May 1861 at Roane Co., TN.3
- Marriage*: Rev. Josiah Fortner married Hannah Jane Deford on 1 April 1869 at Blount Co., TN.3
- Census*: Rev. Josiah Fortner appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Unitia, Loudon Co., TN. Josiah's occupation is Carptenter. He is 38 years old. Hannah J. is 37 and is sick with Scrufla (Tuberculosis).4
- Death*: He died on 10 June 1916 at Blount Co., TN, at age 74 .2
Family 1: Caroline E. Eskridge d. b 1869
- Mary Jane Fortner5 b. 25 Jul 1862, d. 17 Jan 1940
Family 2: Hannah Jane Deford b. 4 Apr 1844, d. 26 Mar 1906
- Caroline Elizabeth "Callie" Fortner6 b. 10 Dec 1870, d. 21 Dec 1952
- Artie Ann Fortner2 b. 21 Jun 1873, d. 10 Mar 1913
- Malvina T. Fortner4 b. c 1878
Citations
- [S2314] 1850 Blount Co., Tenn. Census.
- [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
- [S1481] Unknown volume, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002, unknown repository.
- [S2490] 1880 Loudon Co., TN Census.
- [S1033] Unknown volume, California Death Index 1940-1997, unknown repository.
- [S1587] Unknown volume, Tennessee Death Records 1914 -1955, unknown repository.
Judah "Judie" Greer Fortner1
F, b. 6 March 1827, d. 31 January 1916
- Father: Levi Fortner2 b. c 1800
- Mother: Sally Greer2 b. c 1805
- Birth*: Judah "Judie" Greer Fortner was born on 6 March 1827 at Alexander Co., NC.1
- She was the daughter of Levi Fortner and Sally Greer.2
- Marriage*: Judah "Judie" Greer Fortner married John Miller Bumgarner circa 1845 at NC.1
- Death*: Judah "Judie" Greer Fortner died on 31 January 1916 at Alexander Co., NC, at age 88 .1,2
Family: John Miller Bumgarner b. 9 Sep 1821, d. 11 Feb 1887
- Amon Bumgarner+1 b. 30 Sep 1846, d. 12 Jan 1917
- Levi Bumgarner3 b. c 1850, d. 23 Jun 1933
- Mary Jane Bumgarner2 b. Nov 1852, d. 15 Jul 1918
Leander Levi Fortner
M, b. 2 January 1827, d. 5 April 1897
- Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
- Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887
- Birth*: Leander Levi Fortner was born on 2 January 1827 at Greene Co., TN.
- He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
- Marriage*: Leander Levi Fortner married Mary Jane Glass on 8 February 1849 at Greene Co., TN.
- Census*: Leander Levi Fortner appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Greene Co., TN. Lee is 21 years old. He and his wife Mary, age 15, are living with Mary's parents James and Elizabeth Glass.1
- Death*: He died on 5 April 1897 at Murray Co., GA, at age 70 .
- Burial*: He was buried on 7 April 1897 at Robinson-Kilgore Cemetery, Murray Co., GA.2
Family: Mary Jane Glass b. Aug 1834, d. Mar 1913
Leanora Fortner1
F, b. circa 1833
- Father: Aaron Fortner1 b. c 1804, d. a 1880
- Mother: Judy Phillips1 b. c 1805, d. b 1880
- Birth*: Leanora Fortner was born circa 1833 at NC.1
- She was the daughter of Aaron Fortner and Judy Phillips.1
Citations
- [S1526] 1850 Alexander Co., N.C. Census.
Lemuel Fortner1
M, b. 1842, d. before 1880
- Father: Samuel Fortner1 b. c 1810, d. 1868
- Mother: Mary Allred1 b. c 1815, d. a 1880
- Birth*: Lemuel Fortner was born in 1842 at AL.1
- He was the son of Samuel Fortner and Mary Allred.1
- Marriage*: Lemuel Fortner married Lucinda Allred on 10 February 1862 at Blount Co., AL.2
- Census*: Lemuel Fortner appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Blount Co., AL. Lemuel is 30 years old and employed as a wagon maker.3
- Death*: He died before 1880 at AL .
Family: Lucinda Allred b. May 1842
- Levi Fortner3 b. 12 Jun 1862, d. 8 Jan 1953
- Chloe Fortner3 b. c 1870, d. 26 Jun 1921
Levi Fortner1
M, b. 24 October 1862, d. 21 October 1898
- Father: James Smith Fortner1 b. 4 Sep 1828, d. 11 Nov 1910
- Mother: Nancy Goin1 b. c 1836
- Birth*: Levi Fortner was born on 24 October 1862 at TN.1
- He was the son of James Smith Fortner and Nancy Goin.1
- Death*: Levi Fortner died on 21 October 1898 at age 35 .1
Citations
- [S191] Unknown compiler, "Family Tree Maker http://WWW.FAMILYTREEMAKER.COM", Ancestral File.
Levi Fortner
M, b. circa 1800
- Birth*: Levi Fortner was born circa 1800 at NC.
- He was the son of Sarah (?)1
- Marriage*: Levi Fortner married Sally Greer on 9 March 1824 at Wilkes Co., NC.2
- Census*: Levi Fortner appeared on the census of 12 September 1850 at Alexander Co., NC. Levi is 50 years old and a farmer. He was born in N.C. Living with this family is Sally Fortner, age 69. No relationship given.1
- Census: He appeared on the census of 4 September 1860 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC. Levi is 60 years old and employed as a farmer. He has real estate valued at $500. and personal property valued at $280.3
Family: Sally Greer b. c 1805
- Judah "Judie" Greer Fortner+4 b. 6 Mar 1827, d. 31 Jan 1916
- Lotty Letty Fortner+1 b. c 1829, d. c 1890
- John G. Fortner+1 b. c 1832, d. 17 Nov 1863
- Edwin Fortner1 b. c 1833, d. 30 Jun 1862
- Lucinda Fortner+5 b. c 1835, d. 25 Dec 1916
- Ruth Fortner+1 b. c May 1838, d. 26 Jul 1910
- Mary Fortner1 b. c 1840
- Sally Fortner1 b. c 1845
Citations
Levi Fortner1
M, b. 1846, d. 14 September 1914
- Father: Samuel Fortner1 b. c 1810, d. 1868
- Mother: Mary Allred1 b. c 1815, d. a 1880
- Birth*: Levi Fortner was born in 1846 at AL.1
- He was the son of Samuel Fortner and Mary Allred.1
- Marriage*: Levi Fortner married Mary Elizabeth Harper on 21 March 1869 at Blount Co., AL.2
- Census*: Levi Fortner appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Blount Co., AL. Levy is 27. He is married and a farmer.3
- Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cullman Co., AL. Levi Fahrner is 39 and a farmer.4
- Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Pontotoc Co., MS. Lee E. is a farmer, age 61. Mary E. is41 born in 1858.
- Death*: He died on 14 September 1914 at Union Co., MS.
Family: Mary Elizabeth Harper b. c 1848
- Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Harper on 21 March 1869 at Blount Co., AL.2
- Andrew Fortner3 b. c 1870
- William Fortner4 b. c 1872
- Ann Fortner4 b. c 1874
- Thomas Newton Fortner4 b. 16 Mar 1876, d. 16 Feb 1917
- Levi Fortner4 b. c 1877
- Phoebe Fortner4 b. 16 Mar 1878, d. 18 Apr 1900
- Josephine Fortner b. Oct 1880
- Hattie Mae Fortner b. Aug 1884, d. 19 Nov 1976
Levi Fortner1
M, b. 17 March 1779
- Father: Aaron Fortner1 b. c 1756, d. c 1797
- Mother: Keziah (?)1 b. c 1757
- Birth*: Levi Fortner was born on 17 March 1779 at Wilkes Co., NC.1
- He was the son of Aaron Fortner and Keziah (?)1
- Census*: Levi Fortner appeared on the census of 1800 at Wilkes Co., NC. Levi is between 26 and 44 years old as is his spouse. This may not be the Levi born 1779.2