William H. Forney
William Henry Forney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | District re-established |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Denson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Christopher Sheats |
| Succeeded by | District inactive |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1865-1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1823 Lincolnton, North Carolina |
| Died | January 16, 1894 (aged 70) Jacksonville, Alabama |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 – 1865 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 10th Regiment Alabama Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Henry Forney (November 9, 1823 – January 16, 1894) was an Alabama legislator, a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and U.S. Representative from Alabama from March 4, 1875 to March 3, 1893.