William M. Fortenberry William M. Fortenberry was born January 2, 1827 in Lawrence Co., Arkansas to Jacob Fortenberry and Nancy Taylor Fortenberry. Fortenberry Lineage: James Leath Fortenberry – Grandparent Jacob Fortenberry – Parent Spouse(s): Matilda Jane Gibson Children: Sloan Fortenberry born 1851Elizabeth K. FortenberryMeltin FortenberryMary Ann FortenberryAmbrose Sevier Fortenberry (Uncle Beer)Balum FortenberryAlpha Jane FortenberryNancy FortenberryMalcomb Fortenberry