Forney graves1

These graves are in the mariposa area of Lincoln County, just north of the north eastern Gaston County Line.
Inscription found on General Peter Forney’s tombstone:



To the Memory of General Peter Forney

Who was born April 21, 1756 and died

February 1, 1834

In public life the deceased acquitted himself with

Reputation as a useful and efficient member of Congress

And as an elector of the people of the United States

He carried out the Republican principle on which he voted

Through life by voting successfully for

Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and General Jackson,

And in all relations of private life he acquired the love

And esteem of all who knew him.




Peter Forney’s Tombstone