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Almon Clinton Fortner 1881–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1881

Birth Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 13 Nov 1964

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Father: John Fortner

Mother: Martha Shoemaker

Spouse(s): Salome Detweiller

Children(s): Dorwin Fortner, Grover Diemer

In 1881, Almon Clinton Fortner entered the world in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to John V Fortner And Martha Rozella Shoemaker. In 1900, Almon Clinton Fortner resided in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1902, Almon Clinton Fortner resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA. Almon Clinton Fortner married Salome Loma Detweiller, and had children including Dorwin Detwiler Fortner, Grover Diemer. Almon Clinton Fortner passed away in 1964 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, Almon Clinton Fortner entered the world in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to John V Fortner And Martha Rozella Shoemaker.
  • In 1900, Almon Clinton Fortner resided in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1902, Almon Clinton Fortner resided in Freeport, Illinois, USA.
  • Almon Clinton Fortner married Salome Loma Detweiller, and had children including Dorwin Detwiler Fortner, Grover Diemer.
  • Almon Clinton Fortner passed away in 1964 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Fortner
1854–1946
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
JF
Martha Shoemaker
1857–1949
Birth Location: Covington, Miami, Ohio, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Salome Detweiller
1881–1959
Birth Location: Missouri
SD

Children(s)

Dorwin Fortner
1919–2020
Birth Location: Dakota, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
DF
Grover Diemer
1907–
Birth Location: Ohio
GD

Almon Fortner's Ancestors

Self
Almon Fortner
1881–1964
Birth Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
John V Fortner
1854–1946
Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Martha (Rozella) Shoemaker
1857–1949
Covington, Miami, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Veronica (Francis "Fanny") Shellenberger
1830–1908
Juniata County, Pennsylvania, USA
Benjamin (Ziegler) Shoemaker
1825–1905
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Shellenberger
1797–1873
Hannah Snyder
1800–1873
George Shoemaker
1780–1858
Anna Ziegler
1782–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Shellenberger
1766–
Veronica Groh
1759–1824
Michael (Schumacher)
1742–1838
Anna Hackman
1748–1828

Almon Fortner's Descendants

1.
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Almon (Clinton) Fortner (8 Dec 1881–13 Nov 1964) m. Salome ("Loma") Detweiller (1881–17 Jul 1959)
  1. 1. Dorwin (Detwiler) Fortner 1919–2020 m. Carol (Louise) Carr 1928–2023
  2. 2. Grover Diemer 1907–

Almon Fortner's Timeline

8 Records

1881
8 Dec 1881
Birth of Almon Clinton Fortner in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1902
11 Jun 1902
Age 21
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Freeport, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Almon Clinton Fortner resided here in Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1964
13 Nov 1964
Age 83
Death of Almon Clinton Fortner in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1881
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 136
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340295
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374340
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1902
    Event Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Freeport Daily Bulletin; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1902; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T624_327; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1374340

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lancaster, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340295

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lancaster, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), For the State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1964
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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