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During the Civil War Forney entered the [[Confederate States Army]] in 1861 as a [[captain (United States)|captain]] in the [[10th Regiment Alabama Infantry]], and was successively promoted to [[major (United States)|major]], [[Lieutenant colonel (United States)|lieutenant colonel]], and [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]]. He was regarded as a brave and effective commander. He was left on the field at Gettysburg with multiple wounds and remained a prisoner for more than a year. Following his parole, he was promoted to brigadier general and commanded a brigade in Mahone's division. <ref |
During the Civil War Forney entered the [[Confederate States Army]] in 1861 as a [[captain (United States)|captain]] in the [[10th Regiment Alabama Infantry]], and was successively promoted to [[major (United States)|major]], [[Lieutenant colonel (United States)|lieutenant colonel]], and [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]]. He was regarded as a brave and effective commander. He was left on the field at Gettysburg with multiple wounds and remained a prisoner for more than a year. Following his parole, he was promoted to brigadier general and commanded a brigade in Mahone's division. <ref "Warner, Generals in Gray, p. 91" He served in that capacity until the surrender at [[Battle of Appomattox Court House|Appomattox]]. |
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|NAME= Forney, William Henry |
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|SHORT DESCRIPTION= Confederate Army general and politician |
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|DATE OF BIRTH= November 9, 1823 |
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|PLACE OF BIRTH= [[Lincolnton, North Carolina]] |
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|DATE OF DEATH= January 16, 1894 |
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|PLACE OF DEATH= [[Jacksonville, Alabama]] |
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William Henry Forney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Christopher Sheats |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Denson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 150 px November 9, 1823 Lincolnton, North Carolina |
| Died | January 16, 1894 (aged 70) Jacksonville, Alabama |
| Resting place | 150 px |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | File:CSAGeneral.png Brigadier General |
| Unit |  10th Regiment Alabama Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Henry Forney (November 9, 1823 - January 16, 1894) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. He was the grandson of Peter Forney and nephew of Daniel Munroe Forney and the brother of John Horace Forney.
Biography
Forney was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina but moved with his parents to Alabama as a child. He was the older brother of Confederate Brigadier General John Horace Forney, first cousin of Confederate Brigadier General Robert Daniel Johnston and second cousin of Confederate Major Generals Robert F. Hoke and Stephen Dodson Ramseur. Forney pursued an education in classical studies, and graduated from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa in 1844. He served in the Mexican War as a first lieutenant in the First Regiment of Alabama Volunteers. Upon returning from the War, Forney studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1848 and commenced practice in Jacksonville, Alabama. Forney served as a Trustee of the University of Alabama from 1851-1860. In 1859 and 1860, Forney served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.
Civil War
During the Civil War Forney entered the Confederate States Army in 1861 as a captain in the 10th Regiment Alabama Infantry, and was successively promoted to major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. He was regarded as a brave and effective commander. He was left on the field at Gettysburg with multiple wounds and remained a prisoner for more than a year. Following his parole, he was promoted to brigadier general and commanded a brigade in Mahone's division. <ref> "Warner, Generals in Gray, p. 91" He served in that capacity until the surrender at Appomattox.
Post-War career
After the War, Forney served as member of the State senate in 1865 and 1866. He was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1893). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury (Forty-sixth Congress). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1892.
He was appointed by President Grover Cleveland to be a member of the Gettysburg Battlefield Commission and served until his death in Jacksonville, Alabama, January 16, 1894. He was interred in City Cemetery.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "William H. Forney (id: F000280)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-10-19
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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