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James W Fortner Junior 1929–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1929 (Born James Fortner, Jr.)

Birth Location: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 09 May 2005

Death Location: Key West, Monroe, Florida

Father: James Fortner

Mother: Mary Jacobs

Spouse(s): Angela Lambo

Children(s):

In 1929, James W Fortner Junior entered the world in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA, born to James W Fortner And Mary Ardine Jacobs. In 1930, James W Fortner Junior resided in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi. In 1930, James W Fortner Junior established residence. James W Fortner Junior married Angela Louise Lambo, and had children including Michael Kirby Mcclain, Patrice Ann Mcclain, Therese Rose Mcclain. James W Fortner Junior passed away in 2005 in Key West, Monroe, Florida.

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Biography

  • In 1929, James W Fortner Junior entered the world in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA, born to James W Fortner And Mary Ardine Jacobs.
  • In 1930, James W Fortner Junior resided in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi.
  • In 1930, James W Fortner Junior established residence.
  • James W Fortner Junior married Angela Louise Lambo, and had children including Michael Kirby Mcclain, Patrice Ann Mcclain, Therese Rose Mcclain.
  • James W Fortner Junior passed away in 2005 in Key West, Monroe, Florida.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Fortner
1914–1999
Birth Location: Tyrone, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States
JF
Mary Jacobs
1907–1986
Birth Location: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

Angela Lambo
1927–2020
Birth Location: Canastota, Madison, New York, USA
AL

Children(s)

James Junior's Ancestors

Self
James Junior
1929–2005
Birth Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Parents
James W Fortner
1914–1999
Tyrone, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (Ardine) Jacobs
1907–1986
Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Kirby (Larue Leadum McClain) Sr.
1878–1953
Highland Township, Clarion, Pennsylvania, United States
Dorothy (Mae "Dolly") McKean
1888–1977
Scrubgrass, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA
Albert (A) Jacobs
1885–
Grand, Cave, Louisiana, USA
Mary (Adain) Mcintosh
1886–1969
Handsboro, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
George McClain
1848–1927
Martha Slagle
1847–1914
Jotham McKean
1842–1913
Mary Latchaw
1848–1921
xHenry Jacobs
1852–1907
Mary Cain
1861–1954
Michael Mcintosh
1850–1893
Margaret Jermyn
1857–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph McLain
1811–1873
Margaret Shrum
1814–1901
David McKean
1814–1880
Rachel Simpson
1814–1863
Henry Sr
1813–1891
Ellen Pander
1823–1896

James Junior's Timeline

13 Records

1929
13 Jul 1929 (Born James Fortner, Jr.)
Birth of James W Fortner Junior in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 1
James W Fortner Junior resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 6
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 6
James W Fortner Junior resided here
None
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 11
James W Fortner Junior resided here
None
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 21
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Kings Point, New York
Kings Point, New York
1950
1950
Age 21
James W Fortner Junior resided here
None
1954
1954
Age 25
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Florida, USA
1954
1954
Age 25
James W Fortner Junior resided here
None
1997
1997
Age 68
James W Fortner Junior resided here in Key West, Florida, USA
Key West, Florida, USA
2005
09 May 2005
Age 76
Death of James W Fortner Junior in Key West, Monroe, Florida
Key West, Monroe, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1929 (Born James Fortner, Jr.)
    Event Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [2] U.S., Select Military Registers
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2025; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-25A
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: 1146; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2340881
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] German Birth Records, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: 1146; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2340881

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: 1146; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2340881

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: German Birth Records, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: 1146; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 740.0; FHL microfilm: 2340881

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2025; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-25A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2025; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-25A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2025; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-25A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gulfport, Harrison, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2025; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-25A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Kings Point, New York
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1997
    Event Place: Key West, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Key West; State: Florida; Year(s): 1997

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 May 2005
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Mississippi; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Schumann Web Site
    [3] Schumann Web Site
    [4] Schumann Web Site
    [5] Schumann Web Site
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