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Fortney Family History & Genealogy

2,045 biographies and 3 photos with the Fortney last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Fortney family members.
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Fortney Last Name History & Origin

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Early Fortneys

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Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan
Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan Mar 1870 - 1926
Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan was born in March 1870, and died at age 56 years old in 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan.
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James Fortney Dec 26, 1873 - Apr 1963 Pennsylvania
James Fortney of Pennsylvania was born on December 26, 1873, and died at age 89 years old in April 1963.
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John Fortney Dec 6, 1875 - Mar 1963 Pennsylvania
John Fortney of Pennsylvania was born on December 6, 1875, and died at age 87 years old in March 1963.
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Charles Fortney Apr 25, 1875 - Nov 1962 Pennsylvania
Charles Fortney of Pennsylvania was born on April 25, 1875, and died at age 87 years old in November 1962.
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William Fortney Jul 24, 1875 - Dec 1965 Pennsylvania
William Fortney of Pennsylvania was born on July 24, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in December 1965.
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Orlen Fortney Feb 7, 1877 - Sep 1973 Pleasant Mills, Indiana
Orlen Fortney of Pleasant Mills, Adams County, Indiana was born on February 7, 1877, and died at age 96 years old in September 1973.
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Ward Fortney Jan 30, 1878 - Mar 1976 Allentown, Pennsylvania
Ward Fortney of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on January 30, 1878, and died at age 98 years old in March 1976.
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Mary Fortney Aug 9, 1878 - Jan 1973 San Francisco, California
Mary Fortney of San Francisco, San Francisco County, California was born on August 9, 1878, and died at age 94 years old in January 1973.
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Carrie L Fortney Jan 3, 1878 - May 15, 1969 Miami, Florida
Carrie L Fortney of Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL was born on January 3, 1878, and died at age 91 years old on May 15, 1969.
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Bruce Fortney Apr 3, 1878 - Dec 1964 California
Bruce Fortney of California was born on April 3, 1878, and died at age 86 years old in December 1964.
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Ella Fortney Mar 25, 1879 - Sep 1964 Pennsylvania
Ella Fortney of Pennsylvania was born on March 25, 1879, and died at age 85 years old in September 1964.
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Charles Fortney Aug 3, 1879 - Oct 1962 Ohio
Charles Fortney of Ohio was born on August 3, 1879, and died at age 83 years old in October 1962.
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Suzanne Orwig-Fortney born Oct 1965 Maryland, United States
Suzanne L (Orwig) Fortney of Maryland United States was born in October 1965 in Baltimore.
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Dana Lynn Carty Fortney born Jan 23, 1963 Somers Point, New Jersey, United States
Dana Carty Fortney was born on January 23, 1963 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point County, New Jersey United States to Patricia A Shopland and Robert Elmer Carty, and has siblings Chyrel Carty Shopland Gregorieff and John Elmer Carty. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dana Lynn Carty Fortney.
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Shelley Patricia (Fortney) born Jan 10, 1965
Shelley Patricia (Fortney) Ellermann was born on January 10, 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shelley Patricia (Fortney).
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Albert A Fortney Mar 18, 1931 - Nov 26, 1996 Clarksburg, West Virginia
Albert A Fortney of Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV was born on March 18, 1931, and died at age 65 years old on November 26, 1996.
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Kameron Marie Fortney Nov 10, 1999 - Feb 21, 2010 Thomas, West Virginia, United States
Kameron Marie Fortney was born to Scott Dylan Fortney and Rita Grace Knippenberg. She was survived by one younger sister, Jillian Fortney. Kameron died at the age of 10 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was living in Thomas, West Virginia and was a 4th grade student at Davis-Thomas Middle School in Tucker County, West Virginia. According to her Find A Grave Memorial, Kameron "enjoyed playing softball, hiking, fishing and the outdoors in general. She also liked Hello Kitty and anything pink. She was a ray of sunshine in all of the lives she touched." See Find A Grave Memorial.
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James C Fortney Jun 19, 1921 - Nov 10, 2008 Bowdon, North Dakota
James C Fortney of Bowdon, Wells County, North Dakota was born on June 19, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on November 10, 2008.
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James Earl Fortney Nov 1, 1914 - Mar 22, 1993 Little Rock, Arkansas
James E Fortney of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR was born on November 1, 1914, and died at age 78 years old on March 22, 1993.
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James W. Fortney Jul 7, 1959 - Jun 17, 2006 Levelland, Texas
James W Fortney of Levelland, Hockley County, TX was born on July 7, 1959, and died at age 46 years old on June 17, 2006.
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James R Fortney Feb 4, 1924 - Jun 10, 2000 Festus, Missouri
James R Fortney of Festus, Jefferson County, MO was born on February 4, 1924, and died at age 76 years old on June 10, 2000.
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James E Fortney Jan 22, 1915 - Jan 1985 Shinnston, West Virginia
James E Fortney of Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia was born on January 22, 1915, and died at age 70 years old in January 1985.
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James H Fortney Sep 11, 1921 - Feb 1989 Canton, Ohio
James H Fortney of Canton, Stark County, OH was born on September 11, 1921, and died at age 67 years old in February 1989.
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David M. Fortney Nov 1, 1951 - Jun 12, 2009 Texas
David Mercer Fortney of Texas was born on November 1, 1951, and died at age 57 years old on June 12, 2009.
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Eugene v Fortney Jun 22, 1920 - Aug 31, 2008 Marion, Indiana
Eugene V Fortney of Marion, Grant County, Indiana was born on June 22, 1920, and died at age 88 years old on August 31, 2008.
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Burton E Fortney Mar 9, 1917 - Jul 1987 Waterville, Ohio
Burton E Fortney of Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio was born on March 9, 1917, and died at age 70 years old in July 1987.
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Leslie W Fortney Jan 22, 1914 - Jan 1986 Lancaster, Ohio
Leslie W Fortney of Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio was born on January 22, 1914, and died at age 72 years old in January 1986.
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Alvin M Jr Fortney Feb 27, 1916 - Jan 21, 1996 Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Alvin M Fortney of Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA was born on February 27, 1916, and died at age 79 years old on January 21, 1996.
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Raymond E Fortney Jan 3, 1924 - Aug 1984 Blandburg, Pennsylvania
Raymond E Fortney of Blandburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania was born on January 3, 1924, and died at age 60 years old in August 1984.
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Arlie J Jr Fortney Dec 5, 1912 - Nov 1970 Baltimore, Maryland
Arlie J Jr Fortney of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, Maryland was born on December 5, 1912, and died at age 57 years old in November 1970.
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George R Fortney Apr 14, 1920 - Oct 2, 2001 Sonora, California
George R Fortney of Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA was born on April 14, 1920, and died at age 81 years old on October 2, 2001.
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Charles Jr Fortney May 12, 1917 - Jan 1, 1998 Richmond, Kentucky
Charles Jr Fortney of Richmond, Madison County, KY was born on May 12, 1917, and died at age 80 years old on January 1, 1998.
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Popular Fortney Biographies

Shelley Patricia (Fortney) born Jan 10, 1965
Shelley Patricia (Fortney) Ellermann was born on January 10, 1965. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shelley Patricia (Fortney).
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Jesse David "David" Fortney Mar 25, 1936 - Jun 4, 2015 Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Jesse David Fortney was born on March 25, 1936 in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma United States, and died at age 79 years old on June 4, 2015 in Lawton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse David "David" Fortney.
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Kevin Fortney
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Julie Ann (Dunn) Fortney born Dec 4, 1950 Pennsville, Ohio, United States
Julie Ann (Dunn) Fortney was born on December 4, 1950 in Pennsville, Morgan County, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julie Ann (Dunn) Fortney.
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Richard Anthney Fortney born Apr 22, 1969
Richard Anthney Fortney was born on April 22, 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Anthney Fortney.
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Michael Fortney
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Fortney.
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Albert A Fortney Mar 18, 1931 - Nov 26, 1996 Clarksburg, West Virginia
Albert A Fortney of Clarksburg, Harrison County, WV was born on March 18, 1931, and died at age 65 years old on November 26, 1996.
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Olaf Gordon Fortney Jan 8, 1912 - Mar 10, 1994 Bellevue, Washington, United States
Olaf Gordon Fortney was born on January 8, 1912 in Crawford County, Wisconsin United States, and died at age 82 years old on March 10, 1994 in Bellevue, King County, WA.
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Suzanne Orwig-Fortney born Oct 1965 Maryland, United States
Suzanne L (Orwig) Fortney of Maryland United States was born in October 1965 in Baltimore.
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Kameron Marie Fortney Nov 10, 1999 - Feb 21, 2010 Thomas, West Virginia, United States
Kameron Marie Fortney was born to Scott Dylan Fortney and Rita Grace Knippenberg. She was survived by one younger sister, Jillian Fortney. Kameron died at the age of 10 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was living in Thomas, West Virginia and was a 4th grade student at Davis-Thomas Middle School in Tucker County, West Virginia. According to her Find A Grave Memorial, Kameron "enjoyed playing softball, hiking, fishing and the outdoors in general. She also liked Hello Kitty and anything pink. She was a ray of sunshine in all of the lives she touched." See Find A Grave Memorial.
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Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan
Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan Mar 1870 - 1926
Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan was born in March 1870, and died at age 56 years old in 1926. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Catharine (Fortney) Shawhan.
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Richard Herald Fortney c. Jul 1940 - c. Jan 10, 1993 Spokane, Washington, United States
Richard Herald Fortney was born circa July 1940. He was married to Darlene Lois Beard, and had a child Richard Anthney Fortney. Richard Fortney died at age 52 years old circa January 10, 1993 in Spokane, Washington United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Herald Fortney.
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Dana Lynn Carty Fortney born Jan 23, 1963 Somers Point, New Jersey, United States
Dana Carty Fortney was born on January 23, 1963 at Shore Memorial Hospital in Somers Point County, New Jersey United States to Patricia A Shopland and Robert Elmer Carty, and has siblings Chyrel Carty Shopland Gregorieff and John Elmer Carty. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dana Lynn Carty Fortney.
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Laveta Ann Fortney (Née McBride)
Laveta Ann (McBride) Fortney was born to Bill Mcbride and Anna Bell McBride (Née Bynum), and has siblings Bill Vernon McBride, Florine Orf (Née McBride), Mona Lynch (Née McBride), and Nadine Jarvis (Née McBride). She married Jesse David "David" Fortney. She also married ♂ Wise, and they had children Bob Wise and Patti Mansel (Née Wise). Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Laveta Ann Fortney (Née McBride).
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Clarence Fortney
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clarence Fortney.
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Beverly A. (Sims) Fortney born c. 1955 Texas
Beverly A Fortney of TX was born circa 1955. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Beverly A. (Sims) Fortney.
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Ronald L Fortney Feb 19, 1911 - Feb 23, 1998 Arlington, Virginia
Ronald L Fortney of Arlington, Arlington County, VA was born on February 19, 1911, and died at age 87 years old on February 23, 1998.
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Solomon Fortney Jul 4, 1928 - Sep 7, 2009 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Solomon Fortney of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on July 4, 1928, and died at age 81 years old on September 7, 2009.
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David James Fortney Sep 3, 1930 - Sep 4, 2009 Salem, Ohio
David James Fortney of Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio was born on September 3, 1930, and died at age 79 years old on September 4, 2009.
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Amy C. (Stricklin) Fortney born c. 1976 Tarrant County, Texas
Amy C Fortney of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy C. (Stricklin) Fortney.
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Fortney Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Fortney family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 1,906 people with the last name Fortney that have a birth and death date listed.

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Oldest Fortneys

These are the longest-lived members of the Fortney family on AncientFaces.

Carrie E Fortney Apr 20, 1883 - Jun 13, 1988 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Carrie E Fortney of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA was born on April 20, 1883, and died at age 105 years old on June 13, 1988.
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105 years
Adeline H Fortney Mar 2, 1893 - Nov 8, 1997 Englewood, Colorado
Adeline H Fortney of Englewood, Arapahoe County, CO was born on March 2, 1893, and died at age 104 years old on November 8, 1997.
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104 years
Ola B Fortney Jun 6, 1886 - Jan 15, 1988 Jasper, Texas
Ola B Fortney of Jasper, Jasper County, TX was born on June 6, 1886, and died at age 101 years old on January 15, 1988.
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101 years
Marian J Fortney Sep 8, 1911 - May 16, 2011 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Marian J Fortney of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA was born on September 8, 1911, and died at age 99 years old on May 16, 2011.
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99 years
Alex Fortney Feb 17, 1903 - Sep 6, 2003 Memphis, Tennessee
Alex Fortney of Memphis, Shelby County, TN was born on February 17, 1903, and died at age 100 years old on September 6, 2003.
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100 years
June E Fortney Jun 28, 1896 - Dec 27, 1995 Kirksville, Missouri
June E Fortney of Kirksville, Adair County, MO was born on June 28, 1896, and died at age 99 years old on December 27, 1995.
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99 years
Ola E Fortney Dec 31, 1907 - Dec 13, 2006 Hayward, California
Ola E Fortney of Hayward, Alameda County, CA was born on December 31, 1907, and died at age 98 years old on December 13, 2006.
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Gertrude Fortney Nov 19, 1908 - Dec 7, 2007 Wadsworth, Ohio
Gertrude Fortney of Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio was born on November 19, 1908, and died at age 99 years old on December 7, 2007.
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99 years
Harry L Fortney Nov 4, 1903 - Apr 10, 2002 Berne, Indiana
Harry L Fortney of Berne, Adams County, IN was born on November 4, 1903, and died at age 98 years old on April 10, 2002.
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98 years
Laura Fortney Oct 17, 1880 - Oct 1979 Dover, Pennsylvania
Laura Fortney of Dover, York County, PA was born on October 17, 1880, and died at age 99 years old in October 1979.
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98 years
Elbert L Fortney Nov 7, 1905 - Jan 8, 2004 Greenville, Kentucky
Elbert L Fortney of Greenville, Muhlenberg County, KY was born on November 7, 1905, and died at age 98 years old on January 8, 2004.
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98 years
Elvin E Fortney Sep 8, 1912 - Jun 28, 2011 Ohio
Elvin E Fortney of Ohio was born on September 8, 1912, and died at age 98 years old on June 28, 2011.
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98 years
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