Added or Updated August 2009:
Updated the obituaries and marriages pages!
The plans for the new museum are going forward as well. We've brought in Norman Alston, a historical architect, to help us renovate our two buildings downtown. The first phase is to redo the fronts and side to make them look like they did when they were first built. Luckily, a lot of the original structure is still under all that plaster. We want to carefully uncover it and see what we have to work with. Keep your eyes open and watch the magic happen!
Added or Updated Jul 2009:
New photos posted to the Hillcrest Cemetery photos area. Names include Starnes, Walker, Riter, Barron, Wiley, Linn, Bowden, Daniel, Baley, Douglass, Shands, Foster, Newton, Brooks, Sowell, Crawford, Ivey, Clements, Sugg, McKellar, Sorey and more!
http://www.historicforney.org/archives/hillcrestphotos.html
I also posted a new FHS newspaper from May 1936. Includes surnames: Kelly, Yates, Pinson, Trail, Spratt, Dietz, Crittenden, Hatley, Senter, Criswell, York, Layden and several others. "Keen" seemed to be a popular word in 1936!
http://www.historicforney.org/archives/schools/fhs1936newslt...
More to come!
Tracy
Added or Updated May 2009:
Tons of new articles have been added! Lots and lots of obituaries, newspaper articles, and lots more. Check out what we have in the Archives!
Added or Updated March 2009:
Several new pages have been converted over to the new server, along with new articles and information added as well! Check out the following Archive Databases:
Newspaper Articles
Obituaries
Marriages
Biographies
School Articles
School Sports
Student Lists
Hillcrest Cemetery Photos
Added or Updated January 2009:
The website has a new front page! It's still under construction, so please be patient. If you find any major errors, please contact Tracy at
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. Look for more changes coming soon!
Andy Parker has also joined the board of directors of the FHPL. The League is very excited about Andy and his extensive knowledge and experience that he will bring to our organization!
Added or Updated December 2008:
The Spellman Museum of Forney History will be open for the Forney Hometown Christmas! The museum will have a bunch of items from Christmases Past.
Also, the Forney Country book will be available for sale, and it has been marked down to $35. It makes a great gift for Christmas!
Added or Updated October 2008: The Forney Historic Preservation League is now the proud owners of the old Forney Auto & Hardware building, located on the corner of Main and S. Bois d'Arc streets in old Forney! Look for a new museum there in the coming months!!!
Added or Updated January 2008: Lots of new articles, including obituaries, marriage notices and an interesting murder trial! A yearbook of the Forney Country Club from 1925-1926.
Added or Updated December 2007: Notes added to the 1897-1940 FHS Graduates, including parents, spouses, birth and death dates.
Added or Updated November 2007: I've added more photos of Hillcrest Cemetery.
Added or Updated April 2007: I've added more photos of Hillcrest Cemetery.
Added or Updated February 2007: Carol Mason has submitted a photo of David & Maggie Ribble in their Variety Store.
Check out other friend submissions in the Wanted area. The Reagin House has their website up and working. Check it out!
I'm starting to add photos of Hillcrest Cemetery. If you have any to submit or if you find any errors on the page, email me -
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Added or Updated December 2006:
Information added in the following databases:
1897-1940 Forney HS Graduates
1941-1970 Forney HS Graduates
Added or Updated September 2006:
Lots of new newspaper articles and obituaries. New church information in the archives. Includes St. Martin Catholic Church, Valley View Church and Forney Church at Briscoe.
Added or Updated August 2006:
The historical marker for the Old Dixieland Highway should be installed very soon. It will be located on Broad Street, near the Prairie View Cemetery and the row of crapemyrtle trees. Mick Spellman, long time resident of Forney, has died at the age of 92. Read his obit.
Added or Updated July 2006:
Please welcome new Vice-Chairperson Randall Martin. He has been an active board member with the League for many years. Randall replaces long-time Vice Chairperson Sarah Pinson Harp, who will stay on as a board member. Other Officers remaining are:
J.C. Owens, Chairperson
Donna Hervey, Treasurer
Kathy Stephens, Secretary
Added or Updated April 2006:
Join the Forney Historic Preservation League on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 11 am at the Faith Crossing Baptist Church (the old First Baptist Church) on S. Bois d'Arc Street in Forney. Activities will be held in the parking lot, but may be moved inside if it rains. For information, contact Sarah Harp at 972-288-6072 or email
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Added or Updated November 2005:
FHPL's Tour of Historic Homes is back!
Added or Updated July 2005:
Newspaper archives
1922 Jackrabbit Yearbook (photos added)
Excerpts from the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Records
Added or Updated June 2005:
1926 Jackrabbit Yearbook
History of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Membership Information
1950 Forney Phone Directory
Jackrabbit Newspaper articles
"The Microbe of Love" Play
Added or Updated May 2005:
1897-1940 Forney HS Graduates
1941-1970 Forney HS Graduates
Newspaper archives
History of the Forney Christian Church
Added or Updated April 2005:
1907 Rural Homes Directory
1920-21 Forney Phone Directory
1939 Forney Phone Directory
Miscellaneous articles about the Forney Girl Reserves
1922 Jackrabbit Yearbook
Jackrabbit Newspaper articles
Wanted page
Added or Updated March 2005:
Jackrabbit Newspaper articles
Stuff for Sale | 
