Histories

Richard W. Fortner 1832 - 1902

Obituary:

Richard W. Fortner was born in Vermillio county, Ind., Aug. 4th, 1832, departed this life April 13, 1902, aged 69 years 8 months and 9 days. He moved from Indiana to Illinois. He was married to Mary Rose Dec 28, 1856. To this union were born eleven children, five sons and six daughters. Eight of whom were living who mourn their loss. Two daughters and one son preceded their father to the other land. The deceased came to Kansas in 1877 and settled in Wilson county where he resided until called away. He had never united with any society but three weeks before his death he professed faith in Christ and to the end trusted in God. The body was laid to rest in the Fredonia cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by H. E. Smith Pastor of the U.B. church.