Background
Fortenbaugh, Abraham was born on August 5, 1838 in York Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Miller) Fortenbaugh.
Fortenbaugh, Abraham was born on August 5, 1838 in York Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Mary (Miller) Fortenbaugh.
Common school education.
Began in father’s store, Goldsboro, Pennsylvania, and later in partnership with father at Yocumtown. In mercantile business at Halifax, Pennsylvania, 1864-1904. President Halifax National Bank.
Director Harrisburg Trust Company, Tower City National Bank, Miners’ Deposit Bank (Lykens, Pennsylvania), Farmers’ National Bank (Newville, Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania Surety Company, Harrisburg.
Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1874-1876.
Married Mary Elizabeth Byrod, of Halifax, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1862.