Abner Ezra Forney
M, b. 3 December 1892, d. July 1986
Abner Ezra Forney was born on 3 December 1892 at Hanover Borough, York Co., PA. He was the son of Ezra Wirt Forney and Ada F. Snodgrass. Abner Ezra Forney married Elizabeth G. House, daughter of William M. House and Mary C. (?), circa 1917. Abner Ezra Forney died in July 1986 at Hanover Borough, York Co., PA, at age 93.
Children of Abner Ezra Forney and Elizabeth G. House
- Ada G. Forney b. c 1919
- Yvonne M. Forney b. c 1922
- William E. Forney b. 30 Nov 1927, d. 5 Dec 1991
Abner Wirt Forney
M, b. 8 February 1819, d. 26 December 1895
Abner Wirt Forney was born on 8 February 1819 at Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA. He was the son of John Forney and Lydia Wirt. Abner Wirt Forney married Louisa Ann Wortz, daughter of Jacob Wortz and Juliana DeWald, on 22 December 1842 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA, ceremony by Rev. Mr. Albert. Abner Wirt Forney died on 26 December 1895 at Hanover Borough, Penn Twp., York Co., PA, at age 76. He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Children of Abner Wirt Forney and Louisa Ann Wortz
- David Franklin Forney+ b. 1 Feb 1845, d. 21 May 1913
- Ezra Wirt Forney+ b. 8 May 1847, d. 1937
- Henrietta Gabriel Forney+ b. 10 Jul 1849, d. 9 Apr 1873
- Lucy Ann Forney b. 3 Oct 1852, d. 23 Apr 1918
- Jacob Adam Forney b. 14 Oct 1856, d. 2 Jan 1857
Ada G. Forney
F, b. circa 1919
Ada G. Forney was born circa 1919 at York Co. (probably), PA. She was the daughter of Abner Ezra Forney and Elizabeth G. House.
Amos Forney
M, b. 10 January 1868, d. 9 July 1870
Amos Forney was born on 10 January 1868 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Amos Forney died on 9 July 1870 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL, at age 2. He was buried in July 1870 at Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Polo, Ogle Co., IL.
Arnold Leroy Forney1
M, b. 20 October 1900, d. 25 May 1971
Arnold Leroy Forney was born on 20 October 1900 at Buffalo Twp., Ogle Co., IL.1 He was the son of Isaac M. Forney and Mary Elizabeth Eikenberry.1 Arnold Leroy Forney married Leah Mae Cable, daughter of Norman Elsworth Cable and Millie Olive Lewis, on 13 February 1922 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Arnold Leroy Forney died on 25 May 1971 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 70.
Children of Arnold Leroy Forney and Leah Mae Cable
- Loren John Forney+2 b. 15 Dec 1922, d. 13 Jun 2010
- Palmer Eugene Forney+2 b. 29 Mar 1925, d. 23 Apr 1997
Beecher W. Forney
M, b. 16 August 1907, d. 8 July 1999
Beecher W. Forney was born on 16 August 1907 at York Co. (probably), PA. He was the son of William Beecher Forney and Mary Magdalene Scheivert. Beecher W. Forney died on 8 July 1999 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, at age 91. He was buried in July 1999 at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM.
Belva Lucille Forney1
F, b. 16 November 1910, d. 11 February 2006
Belva Lucille Forney was born on 16 November 1910 at Bennington Twp., Black Hawk Co., IA.1 She was the daughter of Isaac M. Forney and Mary Elizabeth Eikenberry.1 Belva Lucille Forney married William L. Kline, son of John Russell Kline and Alice Naomi Sanderson, on 25 December 1930 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Belva Lucille Forney lived in April 1940 at Perry Twp., Buchanan Co., IA.2 She died on 11 February 2006 at Dubuque Co., IA, at age 95
Obituary -- (Eikenbary-Wilson / McGinley-Huwaldt family tree genealgoy prepared by McGinleyD2012, online at ancestry.com):
Belva Lucille Kline, 95, of Heritage Manor, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dubuque Bible Church, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave., where friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in East Rickardsville Cemetery. She was born on Nov. 16, 1910, in Blackhawk County, Iowa, daughter of Isaac M. and Mamie (Eikenberry) Forney. She married William L. Kline on Dec. 25, 1930; he preceded her in death on April 24, 2004. Most of her life she was a homemaker and a farm wife.
Surviving are two sons, James R. (Susan) Kline, of Gilmer, Texas, and Thomas W. (Linda) Kline, of Durango, Iowa; a daughter, Helen Kay (Rodney) Whitman, of Clearwater, Fla; and nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy Kline; a granddaughter, Deborah Kline; three brothers, John, Burton and Arnold Forney; and a sister, Helen Denlinger.
She was buried in February 2006 at East Rickardsville Methodist-Episcopalian Cemetery, Rickardsville, Dubuque Co., IA, Findagrave #13343191.
Obituary -- (Eikenbary-Wilson / McGinley-Huwaldt family tree genealgoy prepared by McGinleyD2012, online at ancestry.com):
Belva Lucille Kline, 95, of Heritage Manor, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dubuque Bible Church, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave., where friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in East Rickardsville Cemetery. She was born on Nov. 16, 1910, in Blackhawk County, Iowa, daughter of Isaac M. and Mamie (Eikenberry) Forney. She married William L. Kline on Dec. 25, 1930; he preceded her in death on April 24, 2004. Most of her life she was a homemaker and a farm wife.
Surviving are two sons, James R. (Susan) Kline, of Gilmer, Texas, and Thomas W. (Linda) Kline, of Durango, Iowa; a daughter, Helen Kay (Rodney) Whitman, of Clearwater, Fla; and nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy Kline; a granddaughter, Deborah Kline; three brothers, John, Burton and Arnold Forney; and a sister, Helen Denlinger.
She was buried in February 2006 at East Rickardsville Methodist-Episcopalian Cemetery, Rickardsville, Dubuque Co., IA, Findagrave #13343191.
Bertha May Forney
F, b. 5 April 1887
Bertha May Forney was born on 5 April 1887 at York Co., PA. She was the daughter of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas. Bertha May Forney was baptized on 22 February 1888 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. She married David Lowther Newcomer, son of David McGackey Newcomer and Frances E. Lowther, on 14 September 1920 at Hanover, York Co., PA.
Child of Bertha May Forney and David Lowther Newcomer
- Anna Frances Newcomer+ b. 13 Apr 1921, d. 10 Feb 1999
Beverly Forney1
F, b. circa 1924
Beverly Forney was born circa 1924 at California.1 She was the daughter of Forrest Glenn Forney and Helen (?)1
Citations
- [S828] 1930 Federal Census, Alameda County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 100 - 112; FHL #2339835 - 47.
Burton Edmund Forney1
M, b. 26 June 1902, d. October 1979
Burton Edmund Forney was born on 26 June 1902 at Illinois.1 He was the son of Isaac M. Forney and Mary Elizabeth Eikenberry.1 Occupation: Public school teacher in 1930. Burton Edmund Forney lived in April 1930 at Hinsdale, Valley Co., MT. He married Ruth Naiomi Fike, daughter of Noah J. Fike and Martha Saylor, on 6 June 1930 at Tustin, Orange Co., CA. Burton Edmund Forney lived on 1 April 1935 at Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA.2 He lived on 11 April 1940 at 1607 Lagoon Avenue, Wilmington, Los Angeles Co., CA, high school teacher, public schools.2 He died in October 1979 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 77 dates per SSDI, last residence La Verne.
Child of Burton Edmund Forney and Ruth Naiomi Fike
- Clyde William Forney+2 b. 18 Jul 1935, d. 8 Dec 2001
Catherine A. Forney
F, b. 4 June 1849, d. 21 August 1930
Catherine A. Forney was born on 4 June 1849 at Somerset Twp., Somerset Co., PA.1 She was the daughter of Michael Forney and Rachel Harner. Catherine A. Forney married Scott Trimmer, son of John David Trimmer and Rebecca Hinthorn, on 20 November 1873 at McLean Co., IL. Catherine A. Forney died on 21 August 1930 at La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 81.
Citations
- [S5055] 1850 Federal Census, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 828.
Charles L. Forney
M, b. circa 1869
Charles L. Forney was born circa 1869 at Ohio. He married Emma (?) circa 1893.
Child of Charles L. Forney and Emma (?)
- Lelia Mae Forney+ b. 14 Jun 1901, d. 15 Oct 1953
Claude Franklin Forney
M, b. 24 February 1883, d. 27 July 1969
Claude Franklin Forney was born on 24 February 1883 at Hanover, York Co., PA. He was the son of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas. Claude Franklin Forney married Cora N. Bair, daughter of Jacob S. Bair and Mary F. (?), circa 1909.1 Claude Franklin Forney died on 27 July 1969 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 86. He was buried in 1969 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Child of Claude Franklin Forney and Missouri M. Wine
- Claude Leroy Forney+2 b. 1 Jul 1900, d. 18 Mar 1980
Child of Claude Franklin Forney and Cora N. Bair
- Mary Henrietta Forney b. 5 Jul 1909
Claude Leroy Forney1
M, b. 1 July 1900, d. 18 March 1980
Claude Leroy Forney was born on 1 July 1900 at Pennsylvania.1 He was the son of Claude Franklin Forney and Missouri M. Wine.1,2 Claude Leroy Forney married Florence Mandella Saltzgiver, daughter of Harry Saltzgiver and Mandella Heil, circa 1920. Claude Leroy Forney lived on 20 May 1940 at Election District 6, Carroll Co., MD, farming.3 He died on 18 March 1980 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 79 OBITUARY - Find-A-Grave
Claude Leroy Forney, 79, of Hanover R. 2, died at his home Tuesday.
He was the son of the late James and Missouri (Wine) Martin.
He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and Sunday school. He had been a farmer in his early years. Then he was a contractor for 15 years, prior to becoming a road supervisor for West Manheim Township for 24 years, retiring in 1966.
He is survived by his wife, Florence (Saltzgiver) Forney of Hanover R. 2; a son, Levere Forney of Union Bridge, Md; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Williams of Hanover R. 2; and Mrs. Shirley Mickley of Abbottstown R. 1; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m.at Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with the Rev. Carroll Luckenbaugh, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Claude Leroy Forney, 79, of Hanover R. 2, died at his home Tuesday.
He was the son of the late James and Missouri (Wine) Martin.
He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ and Sunday school. He had been a farmer in his early years. Then he was a contractor for 15 years, prior to becoming a road supervisor for West Manheim Township for 24 years, retiring in 1966.
He is survived by his wife, Florence (Saltzgiver) Forney of Hanover R. 2; a son, Levere Forney of Union Bridge, Md; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Williams of Hanover R. 2; and Mrs. Shirley Mickley of Abbottstown R. 1; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m.at Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with the Rev. Carroll Luckenbaugh, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Children of Claude Leroy Forney and Florence Mandella Saltzgiver
- Levere Claude Forney+ b. 28 Jun 1922, d. 1 Aug 1993
- Louise Irene Forney+ b. 5 Sep 1929, d. 13 May 2010
- Shirley Mae Forney+ b. 21 Feb 1934, d. 13 Mar 2014
Citations
- [S1811] 1910 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 562; FHL #1374575.
- [S1812] 1880 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 506; FHL #1254506.
- [S4793] 1940 Federal Census, Carroll County, Maryland. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 1544.
Clyde William Forney1
M, b. 18 July 1935, d. 8 December 2001
Clyde William Forney was also known as "Bill". He was born on 18 July 1935 at Los Angeles Co., CA.1 He was the son of Burton Edmund Forney and Ruth Naiomi Fike.1 Clyde William Forney died on 8 December 2001 at Reno, Washoe Co., NV, at age 66. He was buried in December 2001 at Lone Mountain Cemetery, Carson City, NV, Findagrave #125620082.
Citations
- [S1982] 1940 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, CA. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 377.
Rev. Daniel Long Forney
M, b. 1 October 1865, d. 29 April 1947
Rev. Daniel Long Forney was born on 1 October 1865 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Rev. Daniel Long Forney married Anna Marie Shull, daughter of George Shull and Elizabeth Brubaker, on 1 January 1896 at North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN, Daniel remarried to Ellen Heckman Wagner in April, 1941. Rev. Daniel Long Forney lived on 21 April 1910 at Township 8, Fresno Co., CA, Minister.1 He died on 29 April 1947 at Tulare Co., CA, at age 81
Obituary -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Tuesday, 15 APR 1941, p13 (Newspapers.com):
Rev. D. L. Forney
LA VERNE, April 29 -- Rev. D. L. Forney, 82, of 2259 4th street, La Verne, retired missionary, passed away suddenly at 6:15 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Kindy, in Visalia. He had been in the Kindy home for some time, since Mrs. Forney became ill and was removed to San Diego to stay with her daughter there.
Mr. Forney served two terms as a missionary in India with his former wife, Anna Shull Forney, who died in 1938. He was married May 4, 19__ to Ellen Heckman Wagner, also retired missionary to India.
Survivors are Mrs. Forney, three daughters, Mrs. Kindy, Mrs. Cosner of Waterford, and Mrs. Helen Brooks of Anklesvar, India.
Funeral services will be held Friday (?). Details will be announced by Todd Memorial chapel when arrangements are complete.
Funeral Notice -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Thursday, 01 MAY 1947; Page 24; (Newspapers.com):
Rev. Daniel L. Forney
Funeral services for Rev. Daniel L. Forney, 2259 4th street, La Verne, will be held in the Church of the Brethren at La Verne at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev. Galen R. Ogden, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. La Verne. Todd Memorial chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Forney passed away Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace F. Kindy, in Visalia.
He was buried in May 1947 at La Verne Cemetery, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #20808758.
Note: Newspaper Article -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Monday, 28 SEP 1942; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
La Verne News
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kindy and children, Richard and Kay, of Burbank, were week end guests at the home of her folks, Elder and Mrs. D. L. Forney. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cosner and four children of Azusa joined them on Saturday. A birthday dinner honoring Elder and Mrs. Forney, Richard Kindy and little Marie Ann Cosner took place on Saturday noon. Places were also marked for Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Lear, Miss Helen Forney and Miss Nannie McCullough. Mrs. Cosner is the former Lucile Forney, daughter of the host.
Obituary -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Tuesday, 15 APR 1941, p13 (Newspapers.com):
Rev. D. L. Forney
LA VERNE, April 29 -- Rev. D. L. Forney, 82, of 2259 4th street, La Verne, retired missionary, passed away suddenly at 6:15 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virgil Kindy, in Visalia. He had been in the Kindy home for some time, since Mrs. Forney became ill and was removed to San Diego to stay with her daughter there.
Mr. Forney served two terms as a missionary in India with his former wife, Anna Shull Forney, who died in 1938. He was married May 4, 19__ to Ellen Heckman Wagner, also retired missionary to India.
Survivors are Mrs. Forney, three daughters, Mrs. Kindy, Mrs. Cosner of Waterford, and Mrs. Helen Brooks of Anklesvar, India.
Funeral services will be held Friday (?). Details will be announced by Todd Memorial chapel when arrangements are complete.
Funeral Notice -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Thursday, 01 MAY 1947; Page 24; (Newspapers.com):
Rev. Daniel L. Forney
Funeral services for Rev. Daniel L. Forney, 2259 4th street, La Verne, will be held in the Church of the Brethren at La Verne at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. Rev. Galen R. Ogden, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. La Verne. Todd Memorial chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Forney passed away Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace F. Kindy, in Visalia.
He was buried in May 1947 at La Verne Cemetery, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #20808758.
Note: Newspaper Article -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Monday, 28 SEP 1942; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
La Verne News
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kindy and children, Richard and Kay, of Burbank, were week end guests at the home of her folks, Elder and Mrs. D. L. Forney. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cosner and four children of Azusa joined them on Saturday. A birthday dinner honoring Elder and Mrs. Forney, Richard Kindy and little Marie Ann Cosner took place on Saturday noon. Places were also marked for Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Lear, Miss Helen Forney and Miss Nannie McCullough. Mrs. Cosner is the former Lucile Forney, daughter of the host.
Children of Rev. Daniel Long Forney and Anna Marie Shull
- Ruth Elizabeth Forney+ b. 5 Oct 1896, d. 11 Feb 1989
- Kathryn Forney b. 19 Jan 1900, d. 3 Aug 1925
- Grace Gladys Forney+ b. 31 Oct 1901, d. 20 Jan 1983
- Lois Martha Forney b. 5 Aug 1904, d. 2 Feb 1932
- Myra Forney b. 22 Apr 1906, d. 22 Apr 1906
- Edith Lucile Forney+1 b. 15 Jun 1909, d. 8 Oct 2004
Citations
- [S4164] 1910 Federal Census, Fresno County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 76; FHL #1374089.
David Franklin Forney
M, b. 1 February 1845, d. 21 May 1913
David Franklin Forney was born on 1 February 1845 at Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA. He was the son of Abner Wirt Forney and Louisa Ann Wortz. David Franklin Forney began military service on 15 June 1863 Civil War, Coporal, Co. I, 26 Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment, mustered out 30 July 1863 after the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania; re-enlisted 14 July 1864 as a private in Capt. Sanno's Independent Cavalry Company of Pennsylvania, discharged at the expiration of his term of service.
Note: Newspaper Article - Hanover Spectator, September 29, 1865
Painful Accident - We learn that Mr. David Forney, son of Abner Forney, Esq., residing on Baltimore Street, met with a very painful accident on Thursday last, the 21st inst. It appears he was engaged in splitting wood in a shed attached to his father's residence, and whilst in the act of splitting a piece the axe struck a beam or plank overhead, and glancing off descended upon one of his feet, inflicting a frightful wound. Surgical aid was immediately procured, and he is now doing as well as the circumstance of the case will admit of.
He married Annie Marie Thomas, daughter of George Thomas, on 3 December 1874 at York Co., PA. David Franklin Forney died on 21 May 1913 at Hanover Borough, Penn Twp., York Co., PA, at age 68
OBITUARY - Hanover Record Herald, May 21, 1913
David F. Forney Answers the Last Roll Call -- Was ill for Some Time.
David F. Forney, an esteemed citizen of Hanover, died at his home, No. 807 Centennial avenue, at 7 o'clock this morning, from a complication of diseases. His age was 68 years, 3 months and 21 days.
The deceased was a son of Abner W. and Louisa Forney, well-known citizens of Hanover, and he is survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters, Misses Bertha and Irene, at home; Raymond, residing on West Hanover street; William, living in Penn Township and Claude, of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by his mother and one sister, Miss Lucy Forney, of Baltimore street; also, one brother Ezra Forney, of Penn Township, near Hanover.
During the year 1874 he was married to Miss Annie M. Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Hanover, and then engaged in farming on the homestead farm, near the borough limits. About ten years ago he relinquished farming, and moved his residence to Centennial Avenue.
Mr. Forney was a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Major Jenkins Post, No. 99, G. A. R. He first enlisted on the 15th of June, 1863, as corporal of Company I, 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment, and was mustered out of service, July 30, 1863, after the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania. July 14, 1864, he re-enlisted as a private in Capt. Sanno's Independent Cavalry Company of Pennsylvania, and was discharged at the expiration of his term of service.
Funeral, Saturday, May 24th, services at the house at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. M. Heilman, of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Glover, of the Methodist church. Interment on the family lot in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
He was buried in May 1913 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Note: Newspaper Article - Hanover Spectator, September 29, 1865
Painful Accident - We learn that Mr. David Forney, son of Abner Forney, Esq., residing on Baltimore Street, met with a very painful accident on Thursday last, the 21st inst. It appears he was engaged in splitting wood in a shed attached to his father's residence, and whilst in the act of splitting a piece the axe struck a beam or plank overhead, and glancing off descended upon one of his feet, inflicting a frightful wound. Surgical aid was immediately procured, and he is now doing as well as the circumstance of the case will admit of.
He married Annie Marie Thomas, daughter of George Thomas, on 3 December 1874 at York Co., PA. David Franklin Forney died on 21 May 1913 at Hanover Borough, Penn Twp., York Co., PA, at age 68
OBITUARY - Hanover Record Herald, May 21, 1913
David F. Forney Answers the Last Roll Call -- Was ill for Some Time.
David F. Forney, an esteemed citizen of Hanover, died at his home, No. 807 Centennial avenue, at 7 o'clock this morning, from a complication of diseases. His age was 68 years, 3 months and 21 days.
The deceased was a son of Abner W. and Louisa Forney, well-known citizens of Hanover, and he is survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters, Misses Bertha and Irene, at home; Raymond, residing on West Hanover street; William, living in Penn Township and Claude, of Omaha, Nebraska. He is also survived by his mother and one sister, Miss Lucy Forney, of Baltimore street; also, one brother Ezra Forney, of Penn Township, near Hanover.
During the year 1874 he was married to Miss Annie M. Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Hanover, and then engaged in farming on the homestead farm, near the borough limits. About ten years ago he relinquished farming, and moved his residence to Centennial Avenue.
Mr. Forney was a veteran of the Civil War, and a member of Major Jenkins Post, No. 99, G. A. R. He first enlisted on the 15th of June, 1863, as corporal of Company I, 26th Pennsylvania Emergency Regiment, and was mustered out of service, July 30, 1863, after the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania. July 14, 1864, he re-enlisted as a private in Capt. Sanno's Independent Cavalry Company of Pennsylvania, and was discharged at the expiration of his term of service.
Funeral, Saturday, May 24th, services at the house at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. A. M. Heilman, of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, assisted by Rev. J. W. Glover, of the Methodist church. Interment on the family lot in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
He was buried in May 1913 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Children of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas
- Raymond Thomas Forney+ b. 18 Oct 1875, d. 10 Nov 1960
- William Beecher Forney+ b. 15 Jul 1878, d. 25 Mar 1954
- Guy Abner Forney b. 16 Jan 1880, d. 4 Sep 1885
- Claude Franklin Forney+ b. 24 Feb 1883, d. 27 Jul 1969
- Bertha May Forney+ b. 5 Apr 1887
- Irene Myrl Forney b. 1 Mar 1889, d. Nov 1975
David Hershey Forney
M, b. 26 May 1863, d. 16 July 1952
David Hershey Forney was born on 26 May 1863 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. David Hershey Forney married Leah Shaeffer, daughter of Martin Shaeffer and Leah Shirk, on 25 December 1884. David Hershey Forney lived in June 1900 at Liberty Twp., Valley Co., NE.1 He died on 16 July 1952 at Raisin City, Fresno, CA, at age 89.
Children of David Hershey Forney and Leah Shaeffer
- Harlan Milton Forney+1 b. 28 Oct 1887, d. 2 Sep 1957
- Susie Mae Forney1 b. 8 Feb 1889, d. 8 Apr 1980
- Ross Arthur Forney1 b. 28 Mar 1892, d. 5 May 1955
- Forrest Glenn Forney+1 b. 19 May 1895, d. 15 May 1977
Citations
- [S1642] 1900 Federal Census, Valley County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 941; FHL #1240941.
Edith Lucile Forney1
F, b. 15 June 1909, d. 8 October 2004
Edith Lucile Forney was born on 15 June 1909 at Reedley, Fresno Co., CA.1 She was the daughter of Rev. Daniel Long Forney and Anna Marie Shull.1 Edith Lucile Forney married Joseph Daniel Cosner on 27 November 1931 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Edith Lucile Forney lived on 30 April 1940 at Thermal Twp., Riverside Co., CA.2 She lived in 1946 at Waterford, Stanislaus Co., CA, per son Richard's obituary. She died on 8 October 2004 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 95
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
E. Lucile Forney Cosner, 95, of Salida died Oct. 8 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Cosner was a native of Reedley. She lived in Salida four years and previously lived in Waterford many years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Waterford Church of the Brethren, where she served on the church board, sang in the choir, was a delegate to the annual church conference, taught Sunday school and helped with the nursery child care.
She is survived by her children, Edith Ott, Marie Ingerman, John Cosner, Ruth Kaler, Rachel Phillips, Steven and Kenneth Cosner; and 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cosner; and children Esther Cosner and Richard Cosner.
The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California; Wednesday, 13 Oct 2004; Page B4; (Newspapers.com):
Lucile Cosner
June 15, 1909 --- Oct. 8, 2004
Lucile Forney Cosner, 95, of Salida died Friday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Cosner was a native of Reedley. She lived in Salida four years and previously lived in Waterford many years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Waterford Church of the Brethren, where she served on the church? ? board, sang in the choir, was a delegate to the annual church conference, taught Sunday school and helped with the nursery child care.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth Cosner of Riverbank, Edith Ott of Westlake Village, John Cosner of Modesto and Steven Cosner of Fresno; and 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cosner; and children, Marie Ingerman, Ruth Kaler and Rachel Phillips.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Modesto Church of the Brethren, with burial at Turlock Memorial Park. No visitation.
Reentrances may be made to the Heifer Project International, 3906 E. Don Pedro Road, Ceres 95307 or Modesto Church of the Brethren Outreach Ministries, 2301 W9oodland Ave., Modesto 98358.
She was buried in October 2004 at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #123330146, or possibly in the Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, where there is a headstone with her name and dates, along with her son Richard and daughter Esther. That is Findagrave #124378814 .
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
E. Lucile Forney Cosner, 95, of Salida died Oct. 8 at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Cosner was a native of Reedley. She lived in Salida four years and previously lived in Waterford many years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Waterford Church of the Brethren, where she served on the church board, sang in the choir, was a delegate to the annual church conference, taught Sunday school and helped with the nursery child care.
She is survived by her children, Edith Ott, Marie Ingerman, John Cosner, Ruth Kaler, Rachel Phillips, Steven and Kenneth Cosner; and 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cosner; and children Esther Cosner and Richard Cosner.
The Modesto Bee, Modesto, California; Wednesday, 13 Oct 2004; Page B4; (Newspapers.com):
Lucile Cosner
June 15, 1909 --- Oct. 8, 2004
Lucile Forney Cosner, 95, of Salida died Friday at Memorial Medical Center, Modesto.
Mrs. Cosner was a native of Reedley. She lived in Salida four years and previously lived in Waterford many years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and Waterford Church of the Brethren, where she served on the church? ? board, sang in the choir, was a delegate to the annual church conference, taught Sunday school and helped with the nursery child care.
She is survived by her children, Kenneth Cosner of Riverbank, Edith Ott of Westlake Village, John Cosner of Modesto and Steven Cosner of Fresno; and 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cosner; and children, Marie Ingerman, Ruth Kaler and Rachel Phillips.
A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Modesto Church of the Brethren, with burial at Turlock Memorial Park. No visitation.
Reentrances may be made to the Heifer Project International, 3906 E. Don Pedro Road, Ceres 95307 or Modesto Church of the Brethren Outreach Ministries, 2301 W9oodland Ave., Modesto 98358.
She was buried in October 2004 at Turlock Memorial Park, Turlock, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #123330146, or possibly in the Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, where there is a headstone with her name and dates, along with her son Richard and daughter Esther. That is Findagrave #124378814 .
Children of Edith Lucile Forney and Joseph Daniel Cosner
- Richard Harold Cosner2 b. 30 Nov 1933, d. 25 Feb 1946
- John Newton Cosner+ b. 26 Jan 1942, d. 27 Sep 2019
- Esther Louise Cosner b. 31 Mar 1946, d. 31 Mar 1946
Edmund Forney
M, b. 5 April 1838, d. 30 November 1926
Edmund Forney was born on 5 April 1838 at Somerset Co., PA. He was the son of Michael Forney and Rachel Harner. Edmund Forney married Elizabeth Hershey, daughter of Isaac Hershey and Susan Long, on 24 April 1862 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. Edmund Forney died on 30 November 1926 at La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 88. He was buried in December 1926 at La Verne Cemeterry, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #20808747.
Children of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey
- David Hershey Forney+ b. 26 May 1863, d. 16 Jul 1952
- Rev. Daniel Long Forney+ b. 1 Oct 1865, d. 29 Apr 1947
- Amos Forney b. 10 Jan 1868, d. 9 Jul 1870
- Susan Forney b. 20 Sep 1870, d. 18 Jun 1953
- Ira Forney b. 12 Dec 1872
- Elmer Forney b. 25 Nov 1874, d. 12 Oct 1875
- Isaac M. Forney+ b. 7 Jul 1876, d. 5 Feb 1937
- Ella Forney+ b. 20 Apr 1879, d. 12 Aug 1927
- Edward J. Forney+ b. 7 Apr 1881, d. 28 Sep 1954
Edward J. Forney
M, b. 7 April 1881, d. 28 September 1954
Edward J. Forney was born on 7 April 1881 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Edward J. Forney married Caroline Antoinette Plate, daughter of Louis A. Plate and Laura A. Miller, on 30 April 1903 at Kane Co., IL. Edward J. Forney married Mary Ellen Rue, daughter of Henry Godfrey Rue and Cora A. Skinner, circa 1905, 1910 census (April) shows married 5 years.1 Edward J. Forney lived in April 1910 at 239 South Liberty Street, Elgin, Kane Co., IL.1 Occupation: Linotypist at a publishing house in April 1910.1 He lived in January 1920 at Chino, San Bernardino Co., CA.2 Occupation: General farming in January 1920.2 Occupation: Fruit grower in 1930.3 He lived in April 1930 at La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA.3 He married Leathie Mabel Pyfer in May 1947. Edward J. Forney died on 28 September 1954 at Dixon, Lee Co., IL, at age 73. He was buried in 1954 at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, Lee Co., IL, Findagrave #101952656.
Child of Edward J. Forney and Caroline Antoinette Plate
- Margaret Antoinette Forney+ b. 25 Feb 1904, d. 26 May 1991
Children of Edward J. Forney and Mary Ellen Rue
- Ted Deneen Forney+1 b. 12 Feb 1907, d. 7 Mar 2002
- Dr. Max LaRue Forney+2 b. 11 Feb 1912, d. 29 Jul 1994
- Robert Gerald Forney+3 b. 2 Sep 1921, d. 27 Dec 2010
Citations
- [S2544] 1910 Federal Census, Kane County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 297; FHL #1374310.
- [S2546] 1920 Federal Census, San Bernardino County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 128.
- [S706] 1930 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 124 - 176; FHL #2339859 - 911.
Ella Forney
F, b. 20 April 1879, d. 12 August 1927
Ella Forney was born on 20 April 1879 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. She was the daughter of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Ella Forney married Lorenzo Jacob Lehman, son of Hiram Lehman and Elizabeth Knavel, on 31 March 1909. Ella Forney died on 12 August 1927 at La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 48.
Children of Ella Forney and Lorenzo Jacob Lehman
- Elizabeth L. Lehman+1 b. 23 Jul 1912, d. 4 Dec 2003
- Lowell Harper Lehman+1 b. 13 Sep 1914, d. 1 May 1998
Citations
- [S790] 1920 Federal Census, Los Angeles County, California. Microfilm Image, Series T625, Rolls 102 -120.
Elmer Forney
M, b. 25 November 1874, d. 12 October 1875
Elmer Forney was born on 25 November 1874 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL. He was the son of Edmund Forney and Elizabeth Hershey. Elmer Forney died on 12 October 1875 at Polo, Ogle Co., IL.
Elmo Murray Forney
M, b. May 1875, d. 25 September 1950
Elmo Murray Forney was born in May 1875 at Ohio. He was the son of Ezra Wirt Forney and Ada F. Snodgrass. Elmo Murray Forney married Fannie May Hamm, daughter of Samuel Hamm and Mary Stump, circa 1903, no children. Elmo Murray Forney died on 25 September 1950 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 75 OBITUARY
ELMO M. FORNEY
Elmo M. Forney, 75, who resided at the home of his niece, Mrs. Austin Noble, 221 North George street, died this morning at 2:45 o'clock in the Hanover General Hospital, where he was a patient one day. He had been ill one week. He was a son of the late Ezra W. and Ada Snodgrass Forney and retired 25 years ago as a silk weaver, his wife, Fannie Hamm Forney, died seven years ago. Surviving is one brother, Abner E. Forney, 19 Pleasant street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the William A. Feiser funeral home, Carlisle Street. The Rev. Dr. Harry Hursh Beidleman, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening at the Feiser funeral home.
Austin Noble, born 17 May 1918, died Aug 1974, SSN 189-07-2588, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, married one of Elmo's nieces.
He was buried in September 1950 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
ELMO M. FORNEY
Elmo M. Forney, 75, who resided at the home of his niece, Mrs. Austin Noble, 221 North George street, died this morning at 2:45 o'clock in the Hanover General Hospital, where he was a patient one day. He had been ill one week. He was a son of the late Ezra W. and Ada Snodgrass Forney and retired 25 years ago as a silk weaver, his wife, Fannie Hamm Forney, died seven years ago. Surviving is one brother, Abner E. Forney, 19 Pleasant street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the William A. Feiser funeral home, Carlisle Street. The Rev. Dr. Harry Hursh Beidleman, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening at the Feiser funeral home.
Austin Noble, born 17 May 1918, died Aug 1974, SSN 189-07-2588, issued: Pennsylvania, last residence: Hanover, York Co., Pennsylvania, married one of Elmo's nieces.
He was buried in September 1950 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Ezra Wirt Forney
M, b. 8 May 1847, d. 1937
Ezra Wirt Forney was born on 8 May 1847 at Heidelberg Twp., York Co., PA. He was the son of Abner Wirt Forney and Louisa Ann Wortz. Ezra Wirt Forney was christened on 1 July 1847 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. He married Ada F. Snodgrass, daughter of Robert Snodgrass and Eleanor Ellen Robinson, on 28 September 1872 at York Co., PA. Ezra Wirt Forney died in 1937. He was buried in 1937 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Children of Ezra Wirt Forney and Ada F. Snodgrass
- Wirt Orando Forney b. 12 Feb 1873, d. 23 May 1945
- Elmo Murray Forney b. May 1875, d. 25 Sep 1950
- Robert Morrison Forney b. Mar 1883, d. 25 Dec 1949
- Abner Ezra Forney+ b. 3 Dec 1892, d. Jul 1986
Forrest Glenn Forney1
M, b. 19 May 1895, d. 15 May 1977
Forrest Glenn Forney was born on 19 May 1895 at Thayer Co., NE.1 He was the son of David Hershey Forney and Leah Shaeffer.1 Forrest Glenn Forney was Member, Church of the Brethren, per WW I draft registration. He began military service U. S. Navy, World War I. He married Helen (?).2 Forrest Glenn Forney lived in April 1930 at Eden Twp., Alameda Co., CA.2 He died on 15 May 1977 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 81. He was buried in May 1977 at Raisin City Cemetery, Raisin, Fresno Co., CA.
Children of Forrest Glenn Forney and Helen (?)
- Beverly Forney2 b. c 1924
- Robert Bruce Forney2 b. 16 May 1926, d. 28 Apr 2009
Grace Gladys Forney
F, b. 31 October 1901, d. 20 January 1983
Grace Gladys Forney was born on 31 October 1901 at Jalalpur, Ambedkar, Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India.1 She was the daughter of Rev. Daniel Long Forney and Anna Marie Shull. Grace Gladys Forney was educated; 4 years college, Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Pasadena. She married Virgil Ross Kindy, son of Rev. Clement Claypool Kindy and Sarah Jane Zimmerman, on 27 November 1927 at La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Note: Newspaper article -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Monday, 28 September 1942; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
La Verne News
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kindy and children, Richard and Kay, of Burbank, were week end guests at the home of her folks, Elder and Mrs. D. L. Forney. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cosner and four children of Azusa joined them on Saturday. A birthday dinner honoring Elder and Mrs. Forney, Richard Kindy and little Marie Ann Cosner took place on Saturday noon. Places were also marked for Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Lear, Miss Helen Forney and Miss Nannie McCullough. Mrs. Cosner is the former Lucile Forney, daughter of the host.
Grace Gladys Forney died on 20 January 1983 at Visalia, Tulare, CA, at age 81.2 She was buried in January 1983 at Three Rivers Cemetery, Three Rivers, Tulare Co., CA, Findagrave #23333981.
Note: Newspaper article -- The Pomona Progress Bulletin, Pomona, California; Monday, 28 September 1942; Page 5; (Newspapers.com):
La Verne News
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kindy and children, Richard and Kay, of Burbank, were week end guests at the home of her folks, Elder and Mrs. D. L. Forney. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cosner and four children of Azusa joined them on Saturday. A birthday dinner honoring Elder and Mrs. Forney, Richard Kindy and little Marie Ann Cosner took place on Saturday noon. Places were also marked for Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Lear, Miss Helen Forney and Miss Nannie McCullough. Mrs. Cosner is the former Lucile Forney, daughter of the host.
Grace Gladys Forney died on 20 January 1983 at Visalia, Tulare, CA, at age 81.2 She was buried in January 1983 at Three Rivers Cemetery, Three Rivers, Tulare Co., CA, Findagrave #23333981.
Children of Grace Gladys Forney and Virgil Ross Kindy
- Kay Louise Kindy+ b. 11 Mar 1932, d. 3 Apr 2004
- Dr. Richard Lynn Kindy+ b. 28 Sep 1933, d. 20 Jun 2018
Guy Abner Forney
M, b. 16 January 1880, d. 4 September 1885
Guy Abner Forney was born on 16 January 1880 at Hanover, York Co., PA. He was the son of David Franklin Forney and Annie Marie Thomas. Guy Abner Forney was christened on 20 January 1881 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Hanover, York Co., PA. He died on 4 September 1885 at Hanover, York Co., PA, at age 5. He was buried in September 1885 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA.
Harlan Milton Forney1
M, b. 28 October 1887, d. 2 September 1957
Harlan Milton Forney was born on 28 October 1887 at Davenport, Thayer Co., NE, per WW I draft registration.1 He was the son of David Hershey Forney and Leah Shaeffer.1 Harlan Milton Forney lived in 1917 at Route "G", Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, per WW I draft registration. He was Church of the Brethren, per WW I draft registration. He married Elizabeth Fike, daughter of Samuel Fike and Sarah Kimmel, on 14 January 1918 at Fresno Co., CA. Harlan Milton Forney lived in January 1920 at South G Street, Madera, Madera Co., CA.2 He lived in April 1930 at 520 N Street, Sanger City, Fresno Co., CA.3 He died on 2 September 1957 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 69. He was buried in September 1957 at Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA, Findagrave #103908362.
Child of Harlan Milton Forney and Elizabeth Fike
- Willard Eugene Forney M.D.+3 b. 22 Mar 1922, d. 6 Jan 2005
Citations
- [S1642] 1900 Federal Census, Valley County, Nebraska. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 941; FHL #1240941.
- [S2539] 1920 Federal Census, Madera County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 101.
- [S2540] 1930 Federal Census, Fresno County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 118; FHL #2339853.
Helen G. Forney1
F, b. 12 March 1904, d. 8 April 2001
Helen G. Forney was born on 12 March 1904 at Illinois.1 She was the daughter of Isaac M. Forney and Mary Elizabeth Eikenberry.1 Helen G. Forney married Floyd O. Denlinger, son of Orion C. Denlinger and Lydia Eikenberry, on 18 October 1980 at Los Angeles Co., CA. Helen G. Forney died on 8 April 2001 at age 97. She was buried in April 2001 at La Verne Cemetery, La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA, Findagrave #157325083.
Citations
- [S1914] 1920 Federal Census, Black Hawk County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 478.