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William Fort 1845–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1845

Birth Location: Christian, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 11 April 1923

Death Location: Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Mary Fort

Children(s): Paschua Forte, Eddie Forte, Alexander Fort, Elen Fort, George Fort, Ira Fort, Preston Fort, Sallie Fort, Amy Fort

The story of William Fort began in 1845 in Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, William Fort resided in Cadiz, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, William Fort resided in District 7, Trigg, Kentucky, USA. William Fort married Mary Fort, and had children including Alexander Fort, Amy Fort, Eddie Forte, Elen Fort, George Fort, Ira Fort, Paschua Patience Forte, Preston Fort, Sallie Fort. William Fort passed away in 1923 in Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Fort began in 1845 in Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, William Fort resided in Cadiz, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, William Fort resided in District 7, Trigg, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Fort married Mary Fort, and had children including Alexander Fort, Amy Fort, Eddie Forte, Elen Fort, George Fort, Ira Fort, Paschua Patience Forte, Preston Fort, Sallie Fort.
  • William Fort passed away in 1923 in Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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William Fort
1845–1923
Birth Place: Christian, Kentucky, USA
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William Fort's Descendants

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William Fort (May 1845–11 April 1923) m. Mary Fort (Abt 1860–)
  1. 1. Paschua (Patience) Forte 1897–1935
    1. 1. Eddie (James) Forte 1926–2019 m. Willie (Mae) Moss 1932–1980
  2. 2. Eddie Forte 1898–1917
  3. 3. Alexander Fort 1900–
  4. 4. Elen Fort 1877–
  5. 5. George Fort 1880–
  6. 6. Ira Fort 1890–
  7. 7. Preston Fort 1891–
  8. 8. Sallie Fort 1883–
  9. 9. Amy Fort 1885–

William Fort's Timeline

6 Records

1845
May 1845
Birth of William Fort in Christian, Kentucky, USA
Christian, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
William Fort resided here in Cadiz, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
Cadiz, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
William Fort resided here in District 7, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
District 7, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
William Fort resided here in Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
William Fort resided here in Magisterial District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
Magisterial District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
1923
11 April 1923
Age 78
Death of William Fort in Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1845
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: 443; Page: 432a; Enumeration District: 156
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: M593_501; Page: 16A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: 552; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0080
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_501; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1374514

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cadiz, Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: M593_501; Page: 16A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: 443; Page: 432a; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cadiz, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: 552; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0080

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Trigg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Trigg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_501; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1374514

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 April 1923
    Event Place: Roaring Spring, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965

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