Marshall Forney

1820–1895

Biography

Marshall Forney was a prominent figure in American public life during the mid-to-late 19th century. Little is definitively known about his early life, but records indicate he was active in civic and business affairs during the period when the Library of Congress began its photographic documentation efforts. His photograph was captured during the Brady-Handy collection era, suggesting his prominence in Washington, D.C. society or national affairs.