Submissions and Donations 

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This photo of Andrew Jackson Freeman, Sue's Great-Grandfather was supposedly taken in Forney in front of the Imperial Candy Company. Year unknown. Sue says he ran a shop, possibly an ice cream store, here in Forney. Sue's Grandmother was Clyde Kate Larie Freeman (10/12/04 - 03/30/66), who married Ray Green Roberts (07/03/04 -07/02/59), both buried at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Sue is looking for any information about her Great-Grandfather. Please contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have anything on this family.

Submitted by Sue Carr.

Woodmen of the World photo showing Leonard L. Arrick, fourth from left.

Submitted by Randy Arrick.

Tommy Blaylock, Forney Jackrabbit Class of '54.

Submitted anonymously.

L to R: Walter Modley Taylor, Preston Charles Taylor & Grady Leon Taylor, taken in 1921.

Other family for Walter Taylor include his wife Maggie, sons James Oscar and Roy Edward Taylor, and daughters Sarah Ollie (King, Woodring), Bessie Mae (Ball, Owens) and Lottie Gertrude (Sline).

The family lived in Talty before moving to Forney in the early 20th Century.

Submitted by Dean Taylor, son of Grady Taylor

David H. & Maggie Ribble at the Forney Variety Store, date unknown (1920's?). Graciously submitted by Carol Mason.
Click on picture for full image, includes store.