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Joseph Harrison Furtney 1819–1903

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Furtney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Jun 1819 · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Died 12 Mar 1903 · Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States
Father Jacob Henry Jack Fortune Fortney
Mother Phebe Randles
Siblings Andrew Fortune, Anne B Fortney, Catherine Katy Ann Fortune, Christian B Fordney, Daniel Fortner, Elijah Fortune, Elizabeth Ann Duzenbery, Elizabeth Ann Fortune Duzenberry, Elizabeth Fortner, George Fortner, Hannah B Fordney, Isaac Fortune, Issac Fortner, Jacob Henry Fortune Iii Jr, Jeremiah Fortner, Jesse Fortner, John David Fortney, John Fortune, Joseph B Fordney, Josiah Fortune, Lydia B Furtney, Mary J Fortner, Mc Connel Fortner, Moses Fortune, Nancy Fortner, Nicholas Fortner, Peter Fortune, Samuel B Furtney, Samuel Fortune, Sarah E Fortune, Sarah Fortune, Sophia Elizabeth M Fortney

Researchers connected through Joseph Furtney 1819–1903

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Harrison Furtney began in 1819 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Joseph Harrison Furtney passed away in 1903 in Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States.

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Life Timeline

1819
Birth of Joseph Harrison Furtney in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1903
Death of Joseph Harrison Furtney in Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Furtney

This ancestor line traces from New Jersey (1779) to Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (1819) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Furtney (1819–1903) was born in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and died in Austin, Mower, Minnesota, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Joseph Furtney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Harrison Furtney PTP
1819–1903
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Furtney's Descendants

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Joseph Harrison Furtney PTP 1819–1903