Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Gordon Fortner
Add photo

Gordon Fortner 1905 - 1975

Gordon Fortner of New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania was born on December 30, 1905, and died at age 69 years old in February 1975.
Gordon Fortner
New Galilee, Beaver County, Pennsylvania 16141
December 30, 1905
February 1975
Male
Looking for another Gordon Fortner?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Gordon.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Gordon Fortner's History: 1905 - 1975

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 12/30
    1905

    Birthday

    December 30, 1905
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 02/dd
    1975

    Death

    February 1975
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Gordon Fortner lived 2 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 69.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Gordon

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1905, in the year that Gordon Fortner was born, the first movie theater opened in the United States in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was the first theater to show nothing but movies - silent films. Two men, John P. Harris and his brother-in-law Harry Davis, opened the Nickelodeon on Smithfield Street - charging 5 cents for admission. The first day, 450 people watched movies at the new theater - on the second day, more than 1500 people stood in line to get in.
Did you know?
In 1917, Gordon was merely 12 years old when in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Gordon Fortner's Family Tree & Friends

Gordon Fortner's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Gordon's Friends

Friends of Gordon Friends can be as close as family. Add Gordon's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources

Connect with others who remember Gordon Fortner to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top