George, Daniel& Isaac Fortner Wood CoWV.
George Fortner was born in abt. 1818 in Wood Co. WV.Tradition has that Richard Fortner and Margaret (Peggy) Wigal were his parents.He had two brothers Isaac and Daniel.George married Mary Ann Flinn and moved to Jackson Co. IA, settling in Farmer's Creek twp.They had several children, the last who were born in Iowa.Margaret Wigal was born about 1790 in Westmoreland Co. PA toPhilip and Barbara Wigal.Notes say he was a Rev. war soldier but can find no documentation.I have some information on the above families but seek the documentation on the parents of Daniel,Isaac and George.Family history has that their father was killed in a horse race in KY and they were sent to live with their aunt and uncle Wigal.What happened to Margaret and Richard Fortner?Were they living in KY at the time or did they travel there to visit relatives?Lori Fortner
Houston, TX