James Leath Fortenberry
The oldest ancestor that we can positively trace our line to is James Leath Fortenberry. It is thought he was born about 1755, possibly in Anson Co., North Carolina. There are no records of this or his parents.
Documents that mention James Leath Fortenberry
- Census: James Fortenberry in Morgan District, North Carolina 1800
- Sheriff’s Sale: Ezekiel Able’s 790 acres in Cape Girardeau Dist., MO, where James Leath Fortenberry resides, are sold March 25, 1809
- Title Bond: Ables bond 300 acres in Cape Girardeau Dist., MO to James Leath Fortenberry May 1, 1809
- Court Record: James L. and Henry Fortenberry serve on juries in Cape Girardeau July 18, 1810
- Tax List: James L. Fortenberry in German Township, Cape Girardeau County 1814
- Conditional Bond: Jacob Fortenberry pledges to free Jack and Jenny, per James Leath Fortenberry’s wishes August 29, 1825
- Court Record: Jacob Fortenberry’s 1825 bond is proved and recorded August 30, 1837
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Fortenberry Lineage:
- Earliest known ancestor
Spouse(s):
Margaret (Peggy) Jones Fortenberry