Does anyone know of this man? Born in Va. Must have died before the 1860 census, as wife is listed in ILL. as widowed. She may have been married previously to a McCullough, had a son named George born in KY from that marriage and maybe a daughter named Mahulda (sp?) also in ILL. in 1860. On 1850 census, they have 2 kids at home, a John and a Julia. On 1830 census of Hardeman Co TN found J. Fortnier......think it may be the same man? Any assist would be great! Thanks very much Cheryl