Peter Forney

Peter Forney (April 21, 1756 – February 1, 1834) was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina; born near Lincolnton, North Carolina, April 21, 1756; attended the public schools; served as a captain during the Revolutionary War; engaged in the manufacture of iron;[1] member of the North Carolina House of Commons 1794–1796; served in the North Carolina Senate in 1801 and 1802; elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 13th Congress (March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815); declined to be a candidate in 1814 for reelection to the 14th Congress; retired from public life; died at his country home, "Mount Welcome," in Lincoln County, North Carolina, on February 1, 1834; interment in the private burying ground on his estate.

He was the father of Daniel M. Forney and grandfather of William H. Forney.

References

  1. ↑ "Forney's Corner". Historical Marker Database. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  • United States Congress. "Peter Forney (id: F000279)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Israel Pickens		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 11th congressional district
1813–1815		 Succeeded by
Daniel M. Forney



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