Louis FOURTNER/Sarah Elmer, GER>NY>IA
Seeking info on:
Louis (or Lewis?) Fourtner
b. abt 1831, Germany
d. prob. bef 1870?
Occupation: Cheesemaker
b. abt 1831, Germany
d. prob. bef 1870?
Occupation: Cheesemaker
In 1860, resided in Pamelia, Jefferson, NY
In 1860, resided in Pamelia, Jefferson, NYmarried to:
married to:Sarah Elmer
b. abt 1828, NY
d. bef 1880
b. New Albion, Butler, IA
b. abt 1828, NY
d. bef 1880
b. New Albion, Butler, IA
Children:
Children:Joseph A. Fourtner
Nellie Louise Fourtner
Henry E. Fourtner
Nellie Louise Fourtner
Henry E. Fourtner
who grew up in Shell Rock, IA
who grew up in Shell Rock, IAOn original documents that they signed themselves, the spelling is always "Fourtner", as well as on census records, Sarah's tombstone, etc. -- so the overwhelming evidence is that they preferred to spell it with the "u". But occasional records have been spelled "Fortner" as well.
On original documents that they signed themselves, the spelling is always "Fourtner", as well as on census records, Sarah's tombstone, etc. -- so the overwhelming evidence is that they preferred to spell it with the "u". But occasional records have been spelled "Fortner" as well. Thanks in advance!