Fort - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: INFO: FORT References in "A history of Rome and Floyd County"

Powell_karin — 2012-05-21 12:43:54Z

I know that "Elias," Thomas Forts father moved to the N. Carolina area, sometime in the late 17 or early 18 hundreds.
Who was B. Fort related to? Name of parents? Male or
Female? I will check for further specifics today. Hope I can help!
Karin

Re: INFO: FORT References in "A history of Rome and Floyd County"

Powell_karin — 2012-05-20 22:54:37Z

I'm so sorry, I have no idea! This family line is proving quite difficult for a lot of us!
Karin

Re: INFO: FORT References in "A history of Rome and Floyd County"

pbeacham_1 — 2012-05-20 03:00:42Z

Any connection to B. Fort of Charleston, S.C. around 1852?

Re: INFO: FORT References in "A history of Rome and Floyd County"

Powell_karin — 2012-05-17 00:21:11Z

Hello,
Your post has me wondering about my info. My grandfather was William Ira Fort. My mother had a portrait of W.A. Fort, my g-grandfather. We were given information that was searched by a geneologist, telling us his name was William Allen Fort. In my own research, I have found that he did marry Matilda Hearn, as it states in the report given to us by the research paid for. As I've been told, and from information given to us, W.A. Fort was a Dr. As you had in your information, he treated a woman for a cold, who had been exposed to small pox. I know that later in life he left Matilda, went to Fl. and supposedly married my g-grandmother Willie Gray. They had three children befor they both died. Allen W. William, (my grandfather,) and a sister Mary. Willie was a Native American. Born in South Carolina. So I assume she was Cherokee, although I was told she was Siminole. If any of this makes sense to you please send me a reply. I pray my family didn't pay some one who gave us the wrong information!
Thank You,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

RichardHayes35 — 2012-05-14 12:25:00Z

Hi Karin,

According to my Fort Family in New York book, there were 4 Fort brothers who left France during the 1600s. Two went to England and 2 went to Holland. The two who went to Holland eventually came to America. It also states that there were other Fort Families who went to Canada. I have Jan Fort and many of his descendants on my website at www.angelfire.com/ga4/myhayes_family/

Richard

Re: Forts in VA, SC, etc.

Powell_karin — 2012-05-14 12:21:11Z

My Name is Karin. My mother was a direct decendent. Maiden name was Fort. I would love to recieve any information you have on this family. I have gone back as far as George and the family immigrating. But not sure who came over? Please send me what you have Sam.
Than you so much,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-14 11:59:14Z

I come from Elias Fort. My mother's maiden name was Fort. Immigrated sometime around 1600, (?). Can yo help me find out who the original immigrants where? I believe George, Elias, his wife came with the intire family. I am at a brick wall! Thanks sovery much if you can give me any information.
Karin

Re: George Fort

Powell_karin — 2012-05-13 15:54:44Z

Hi,
I am also decended from Elias Fort. My Elias was born in Eng. Father was George. My question is, did George immigrate as well as Elias? Having a hard time with the names of the immigrants who actually came here. I have found that Elias died soon after his arrival. If you can shed any light on my family hunt, it would be appreciated greatly!
Thank You,
Karin

Re: "Fort Family of New York State"

RichardHayes35 — 2012-05-07 10:55:29Z

Hello All,

There is another Fort Genealogy. It was published in 1923 by Jerome H Fort. The book was later edited and arranged by Richard Fort Sheil. I have most of the persons listed in the book on my website at www.anglefire.com/ga4/myhayes_family/.

Richard

Va. Forts

Powell_karin — 2012-05-06 18:28:44Z

My Fort line statred with Elias in Virginia. Then the Carolinas, Fl., then Georgia. My Graqndfather William Ira Fort was born in Fl. His parents were Willie Bell Grey, and Dr. William A. Fort. Both parents died leaving my grandfather and his brother, Allen, and sister Mary(?) orphaned at very young ages. Any information on these lines would be a great help
Thank You,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-06 17:20:06Z

I believe I come from the same line as you. My mother (Betty Fort) always said the, "E," was droped from her last name. My line is, as far as I can tell, is from George Forte. His son Was Elias. If you can send me any more information, it would be a great help to me.
Thank You,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-06 17:16:17Z

Any information you caan send me on the Fort family would be such a help to me. I think my line comes from Elias and Olive Pitman. My grandfather was William Ira Fort.
Thank You,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

gstanga — 2012-05-04 22:26:16Z

The book is called "A Family Called Fort -- the Descendants of Elias Fort of Virginia" and is written by Homer T. Fort, Jr. and Drucilla Stovall Jones. It was written in 1970 and published by West Texas Printing Company, Midland, TX. A second volume updating the first has not yet been written.

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-04 20:18:59Z

Thanks for the info. Yes my head is spinning lol! My grandfather and his siblings Allen, and Mary were orphaned as young children. Their Father was Dr. William A. Fort. Their mother was Willie grey. She was a Cherokee indian. Their step-sister Jane sort of raised the boy's. I do not know what happened to the sister. Happy hunting, and thanks again.
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

MomToEliza — 2012-05-04 19:34:02Z

Hi Karin,

The Allen Fort (1760-1798) in my tree was my GGGG grandfather. My grandfather was Wesley C. Fort, whose line goes back in this order: John Jackson Fort (father), Jackson W. John Fort (grandfather), Josiah C. Fort (great grandfather), and Allen Fort (GG grandfather). I'm not seeing a William Ira as Allen's brother.

I have as Allen's siblings: Micajah Fort and Elias B. C. Fort. Allen's half siblings: Wiley Fort, Nancy Ann Fort, Spear Fort, and David Fort.

I can't say that this information is completely accurate because I don't have Allen's mother's name, only his step mother, therefore, I can't verify that they are not the same person.

My Allen's brother Elias had a son, Micajah, who had a son, Garrison Patrick. Garrison had two sons named James Allen (b. 1817) and William (b. 1823), however I don't have a middle name for him and can't verify that he is your William Ira. It could be that this is where our two lines split, making Elias and Allen's father Micajah (1734-1788) our common grandfather. This is just a guess. It gets so confusing when so many generations use the same first names. :-)

The book "A Family Called Fort" that everyone is talking about was written by Homer T Fort, Jr., and Drucilla Stovall Jones and published in 1970. It has been out of print for many years, but you can request a reprint for $129 from the Higgins Book Company.

http://www.higginsonbooks.com/genfo040h.html

Amazon also has a copy for $131.75.

http://www.amazon.com/Fort-Family-Called-Descendants-Virgini...

It is easily the most complete reference of the Fort family line, however being published so long ago, it is certainly not current. I was born in 1969, but didn't make it into the book as it had already gone to the publisher by that time.

I hope this hasn't been too confusing for you. Personally my head starts to spin when I get into the 1700 and 1800s. Too many people with the same name! :-)

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-04 17:58:08Z

Wendy my grandfather was Allen Forts brother, "William Ira."
I am intrigued by your lineage. Was Allen you grandfather?
If so I remember Grover Fort coming to see my mother many years ago. If these names mean anything to you, please send me a message. It will come up in my e-mail.
Thankyou,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-04 17:50:34Z

Please tell me if I have these decendents right. My grandfather,grarndmother where William Ira Fort, Hester Malinda Levins...Grreatgrands were William Allen Fort and Willie Grey....GGG Thomas fort and Nancy Curry....GGGG Elias 2nd and Ann Rawls....GGGGG Elias 1st and Olive Pitman.I would be very glad to get any information. I want this to bne accurate. I am not aware of the book you mention. Where can I find it?
Thankyou,
Karin

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

Powell_karin — 2012-05-04 17:32:59Z

My mother was a Fort. Elias is in my tree. But please some one tell me what book are you all talking about?

James D Fort

Phil_Landes — 2012-04-18 02:26:40Z

Attached is a Picture taken of James D Fort. This picture was taken as a celibration of his 100th birthday.

1900 Census information:

1900 Census Household:

Living in Jonesboro, Mill Township, Grant County, Indiana. (SD 11, ED 40, Sheet 5A, Dwelling 108, Family 118)
Living with Son-in-Law Jesse K. Pemberton.

James D. Fort, Father-in-Law, White, Male, born February 1816, 84, Widower, born Kentucky, father Wales, mother Kentucky, able to Read, able to Write, able to Speak English.

Charles C. Fort, Brother-in-Law(To Jesse Pemberton, White, Male, born April 1857, 43, Single, born Indiana, father Kentucky, mother Kentucky, Day Laborer, 0 months out of work, able to Read, able to Write, able to Speak English.

A picture of his daughter Matilida Fort Pemberton is also attached.

African-Americans with the surname Fort from Mississippi

woot11 — 2012-04-17 04:09:07Z

I am interested in knowing more about African-Americans with the last name Fort, who may be from Mississippi. My great-great grandfather was Jessie Fort. I believe he was born in Mississippi. I am trying to find out who his parents were and where they originated. Any help would be appreciated.

FORT Melvin F - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-25 21:25:03Z

FORT Melvin F - Vietnam Wall section 3E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 223,668 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Baby Girl Fort-Joliet IL 1946

amber13139 — 2011-12-22 04:49:22Z

We have a mystery in our family and hope to discover the truth, as there have been a series of brickwalls.
If anyone has a theory about the possible mother/father of (adopted) Baby Girl Fort, Nov 20 1946, born in Joliet Illinois -- please reply here or to: corvid9@mail.com
I respect the need for confidentiality and sensitivity.
With sincere gratitude,
Amber

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

pbeacham11 — 2011-11-25 01:49:19Z

This is indeed very interesting. My grandmother was a slave child (mary, 8 yrs old) brought from Charleston, S.C. to Savanhna, Ga in 1852 by B. Fort, on the Calhoun. Is he related to the query?

Pat Beacham
P.S. I would like a copy of this book. Is it is cirulation

Re: Is the Fort surname headed for exinction?

dorisFORT42 — 2011-11-09 08:52:35Z

no you are not the only one,my brother,is a fort,he has 3 sons,i have double cousins,2 boys,and thier sons.the youngest is 9yrs old.u can look at my tree and see if we r related,thanks doris

Re: Is the Fort surname headed for exinction?

gardenia1984 — 2011-10-16 21:52:01Z

My father is the youngest male Fort left in my family as far as I know at age 52. He had two girls. It looks like I'm the last of the line of Fort's in my family. His brother had a daughter as well

James D. Fort

Phil_Landes — 2011-10-08 16:35:33Z

Found a Picture of James D. Fort on his 100th Birthday. He lived in Grant County, Indiana. I have his birth as 2/7/1815 and his death as 5/19/1916.

If you want an e-mailed copy, ask at
landes1@yahoo.com and I will forward it to you.

Phil Landes

Re: Drury Fort

rckrcktts — 2011-10-01 00:59:27Z

Lydia Holmes Fort had to be married to Drury Fort prior to 1748 when William Holmes her father is listed as a father in law to Drury Fort on the will as co-executor. Therefore she would have been way to old to marry John Sawyer after Drury died in 1788. I believe it is a daughter by the same name that married John Sawyer.

Re: Laura Fort daughter of Chester Fort of Watertown, NY

aurina — 2011-08-19 20:18:49Z

not related
your tyo photo website lists a possible 3rd husband for laura-a mr morrison- so are we searching for laura morrison do u believe?

Re: Forts of NJ

dorisFORT42 — 2011-08-15 01:02:46Z

are you one of the forts,roger fort/anne fort kids were john,joseph,joan,marmaduke.esther,roger,and edith fort. and samuel fort 2/18/1780 in nj.he married mary elizabeth busson. my grandpa is james bernard ord fort,born in 7/10/1902 in ill. my dad(wendell warren fort jr)he had 3 bros. all are passed on,but no one knows anything about my grandpa,his parents were john g fort& netty j fort,they were cousins,that is where it ends is with john and netty fort, anything please doris i am ancestery.

Re: Roger Fort b. 1669; NJ

dorisFORT42 — 2011-08-15 00:50:20Z

i am a decendent of roger fort, he was born in 1675 in new hanover twp,burlington co,nj and died in may 1749,in the same place. i have been looking for james bernard ord fort,born 7/10/1902,he was my grandpa,he had 4 sons,my dad was wendell warren fort sr.all of the boys are gone,the last time my dad saw his dad was when he was 6 yrs. old

Lester R. Fort in San Angelo, TX 1942

drbrownlee — 2011-07-22 04:31:45Z

Lester is pictured in the 1942 yearbook of the San Angelo (TX) Army Air Field, Bombardier School. I'm not kin but thought his might help someone researching the family.

Fort Family Photos

msgem4131 — 2011-07-20 01:52:04Z

Hello,Joyce Trammell here: I am a direct descendant of Owen Fort and have a family tree on Ancestry.com....I upload photos to my tree when I can find them. If you belong to Owen's kin & have pics, I would really appreciate it if you could share copies of your FORT family person. I would gladly compensate or you may send via email or Facebook. You are welcome to view my public tree with many pics:the oldest one I have is of our Arthur P. Fort Thank you for any consideration. I am now 73 and time is ticking.
Kindly, Joyce

FORT, James L. - Death Card, Dexter, Missouri

Marcine_Lohman — 2011-07-06 17:10:18Z

Whenever I find an identified genealogy item for sale on an online auction site, I try to put a copy of it under the appropriate surname for any researchers who might be interested. Especially for old photographs.

I'm NOT the seller and don't know anything about the item. Rootsweb prohibits me from posting the link because you are not allowed to "sell" anything through the mesage boards, however, I can post the picture of the item.

Enjoy.
Marcine Lohman

Re: Richard Fort b. 1805 in NY

glowinggjg — 2011-06-28 02:59:48Z

Joyce, would you contact me at GloriaGoltiani@aol.com re:Richard Fort

Re: Fort family of Schaghticoke or Mechanicville, New york

maplady12 — 2011-06-21 17:56:37Z

Sent a short note to make sure that I had the correct email.

Re: Fort family of Schaghticoke or Mechanicville, New york

buckleyd52 — 2011-06-21 17:42:39Z

@hotmail.com

Re: Fort family of Schaghticoke or Mechanicville, New york

buckleyd52 — 2011-06-21 17:40:34Z

Please contact me at the e mail address.

Richard Fort b. 1805 in NY

joycie25 — 2011-05-31 03:25:15Z

Does anyone have any information on a Richard Fort that was born in 1805 in NY and died Oct 15, 1861 in Winona, MN? I have 2 wives, Jane Fairchild and Betsey Harrington, along with 10 children. I'm not sure which children belong to which wife, but I do know that the death certificate I have for his son Charles, lists his mother as Jane Fairchild. I know this could be wrong, but I have nothing else to go by. I don't have any info. further back than him and I would LOVE to find that stuff out. I'm also looking for information on the families down from him, I have a lot of names, but I don't know who they all go with. I would be willing to share the info I do have, if someone would be willing to do the same for me. Thank you!!

Re: Is the Fort surname headed for extinction?

joycie25 — 2011-05-31 03:00:59Z

Well as far as my Great Grandfather's (George Louis Fort)line, my brother is the only Fort, and he claims to not want to have kids....so that may be it for that line! I'm having a hard time going back further than my 4th g-grandfather.

Laura Fort daughter of Chester Fort of Watertown, NY

amorrison129 — 2011-05-27 21:22:24Z

Hello,
looking for info on my great-aunt Laura Fort. She was born in 1906 in Watertown and lived there with her family. Laura was a talented dancer and contortionist and she performed in the Watertown Follies and vaudeville. She married Walter O. Shaw in the 1920's. and in 1943 her father's obituary lists her as "Mrs. W. C. (Laura) Hill of this city." We lost track of her after that. Any help is much appreciated.
Anita Morrison
Monroe, WA

Re: From Foert to Feurt to Fort

Pamie — 2011-05-06 02:26:35Z

Here it is, over a year later, and I'm just now seeing your message! Yes, we are of the same Fort/Feurt line. We branch off, way back, from Francis/Francois Feurt/Fort where your line goes off through Francis, Jr. and mine goes off through Benjamin (1752-1838). Both families, of course, came from New Jersey, but they also both went to Virginia (Tyler County area) before yours went to Iowa and mine went to Indiana. Really neat to know this. I love this line. My grandmother, Nell Jewel Fort, was our last Fort. Her brothers both died in their 20's, so no more Fort's. Has yours continued? Thanks for writing, and I apologize for not seeing and answering sooner!
Pam Robinson

Re: Is the Fort surname headed for exinction?

bodyman141 — 2011-04-29 03:23:42Z

as you can see my last name is Fort, though i couldnt say for sure we are in the same bloodline as i have not looked into the matter thusfar. the Fort bloodline i belong to is of native american descent and yes there are plenty of male heirs to the Fort name in my family in NJ.

Ellen Fort who married Samuel Howard

Melinda_M — 2011-04-13 02:48:11Z

I have no further information about the "subject" except that the couple was mentioned as the parents of Sarah Ann Howard in a History of Hendricks County,Indiana, 1914. Samuel and Ellen had the following children: Rebecca 1803, Matilda 1807, John B 1809, Samuel 1815, Sarah Ann 1817 and Elizabeth, Joshua and Charles who I have no dates for. The children were born in Kentucky.

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

E_M_Forte — 2011-04-02 00:51:12Z

I wouldn't be much help, but I would be very interested in the book.

Re: Is the Fort surname headed for extinction?

E_M_Forte — 2011-04-02 00:49:44Z

My line of the Forts has had a slight name change (addition of the "e"), but we're headed for extinction, as well. The youngest male Forte is 38 and has had no sons.

~Erin Forte

Re: George Fort

E_M_Forte — 2011-04-02 00:28:23Z

I have wondered the same thing. I know this is an old inquiry, but did you ever find anything out?

Thanks,
Erin Forte ("e" was added a few generations ago)

Re: "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" - Any Interest?

MomToEliza — 2011-01-15 16:18:47Z

Can you tell me if any progress has been made on this project? I am a descendant of Elias Fort (1700-1766) through the following line:

James Wendell Fort (Dolores E. Scheller),
Wesley Cullum Fort (Lula E. Agnes Nicholson),
John Jackson Fort (Margaret C. Bagwell),
Jackson W John Fort (Sara Murphy Head),
Josiah C Fort (Dorothy Dolly Brantley),
Allen Fort (Sarah Sally ?),
Micajah Fort (?),
Elias Fort (Olive Pittman).

I believe this to be correct as my uncle Robert C. Fort (dec.) had also published books regarding our family tree, and these records, I believe, come from him. However, with so many family members having the same name, it can sometimes be confusing.

At any rate, I would certainly be interested in obtaining a copy of "A Family Called Fort, Vol II" as a companion to my copy of the original publication. I am hopeful that your vision has come to fruition, and I wish you much success.

Thank you, Wendy N. Fort

Brothers John C. Fort & William "Bill" Fort Lowcountry S.C.

bmorris1202 — 2010-10-17 11:56:40Z

looking for any info on John and Bill Fort. John was b. abt 1888 and Bill abt.1892. They married two sisters, Nellie and Dorothy Cumbee. They are found in the 1920 US census Christ Church, South Carolina.

FORT Jerome - Vietnam Wall section 45W - thanks to and honor to this hero who died there

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-10-01 18:02:17Z

FORT Jerome - Vietnam Wall section 45W - thanks to and honor to this hero who died there

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,748 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

African American Fort's (Ford's) from Tuscumbia, Alabama

pedro19166 — 2010-08-23 12:41:11Z

I am trying to locate information on my grandfather, Solomon Ford, an African American, who is believed to have been born in Tuscumbia, Alabama around December 1894-1896. Family members tell me that he had at least one sibling, a brother named David. My research has also uncovered a Solomon Fort who was born in the same time period in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Solomon Fort's mother is listed as Patsy Fort and she had five children (two of which are Solomon and DAvid Fort). Solomon Ford was married to Willie Lee Hogan (also from Tuscumbia, Alabama). This was the second marriage for Willie Lee, she was first married to Walter Smith, who was possibly born in Tennessee. Solomon and Willie Lee Hogan were married in Detroit, Michigan in 1922. Solomon and Willie Lee had five children (2 girls and three boys, two of the boys are twins). Solomon Ford worked at Ford Motor Company and was also a travelling preacher (denomination unknown), who started churches and/or preached in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Windsor and Ontario Canada. Solomon Ford died at the age of 33 in 1929 when his twin sons were about 3 months old. He died at Detroit Receiving Hospital (possibly in April 1929). Since then, his children have resided in both Detroit and New York City. It is possible that Solomon and Willie Lee Hogan were childhood friends or at least knew of each other. I am interested in any information about the Ford's of Tuscumbia, Alabama. By the way, I am a Ford that lives in Lexington, KY, but I am unware if I am related to any Ford's that reside in Danville or Lexington, KY.

Based on my research, I am guessing that their is a possibility that my grandfather may have been born a Fort, or the name may have been purposely or inadverently changed to Ford. Hopefully this information will aid others in their research or help me with mine. Thank you all.