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Mary Elizabeth Faulkner

• Father: Moses Bennett Faulkner b. 1824, d. 1879
• Mother: Delitha Jane Wren b. Feb 1827, d. 1905

• Birth*: Mary Elizabeth Faulkner was born in March 1845 at TN.
• She was the daughter of Moses Bennett Faulkner and Delitha Jane Wren.
• Marriage*: Mary Elizabeth Faulkner married John H. Taylor on 26 December 1866 at Bedford Co., TN.^1,2
• Death*: Mary Elizabeth Faulkner died on 10 September 1885 at Bedford Co., TN, at age 40 .
• Burial*: She was buried circa 11 September 1885 at Clark Cemetery, Bedford Co., TN.¹

William Harding Faulkner

• Father: Moses Bennett Faulkner b. 1824, d. 1879
• Mother: Delitha Jane Wren b. Feb 1827, d. 1905

• Birth*: William Harding Faulkner was born in 1844 at Cookeville, Putman Co., TN.
• He was the son of Moses Bennett Faulkner and Delitha Jane Wren.
• Marriage*: William Harding Faulkner married Mary M. Price on 19 December 1867 at Bedford Co., TN.¹
• Census*: William Harding Faulkner appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Bedford Co., TN. William H. is 35 and a farmer. His wife is not listed. His daughters, mother and two brothers are living with him.²
• Death*: He died on 22 June 1896 at Bedford Co., TN.

Harriett Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Harriett Fortner was born in 1845 at Greene Co., TN.
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.

John P. Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: John P. Fortner was born in July 1840 at Greene Co., TN.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Marriage*: John P. Fortner married Mary Jane Lowe on 15 April 1860.
• Census*: John P. Fortner appeared on the census of 3 June 1860 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. John Fortner is 19 and has married Mary J., age 17. He is a farmer and is living next to a Lee Fortner and his wife Sarah and family.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. John is 28 years old. He is employed as a farmer.³
• Death*: He died on 4 February 1908 at Greene Co., TN, at age 67 .¹

Martha "Mattie" Fortner¹

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Martha "Mattie" Fortner was born in 1838 at Greene Co., TN.
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Death*: Martha "Mattie" Fortner died on 29 September 1923 at Lawrence Co., MO.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 30 September 1923 at Shiloh Cemetery, Dade Co., MO.¹

Mary Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Mary Fortner was born in 1836 at Greene Co., TN.
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.

Pleasant Witt Fortner

Pleasant Witt Fortner and Margaret Jane Thompson

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Pleasant Witt Fortner was born on 17 September 1834 at Greene Co., TN.
• He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Census: Pleasant Witt Fortner appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Greene Co., TN. Pleasant is 17 years old and living with his parents.¹
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Jane Thompson on 6 May 1861 at Greene Co., TN.²
• Census*: Pleasant Witt Fortner appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. Pleasant is 35 years old. He has real estate valued at $700 and personal property valued at $350.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. Pleas. W. is 46. Occupation farmer.⁴
• Death*: He died on 8 July 1924 at Lawrence Co., MO, at age 89 .^2,5
• Burial*: He was buried on 9 July 1924 at Shiloh Cemetery, Dade Co., MO.^2,5

Riley Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Riley Fortner was born in 1830 at Greene Co., TN.
• Riley Fortner was the child of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.

Leander Levi Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Leander Levi Fortner was born on 2 January 1827 at Greene Co., TN.
• He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Marriage*: Leander Levi Fortner married Mary Jane Glass on 8 February 1849 at Greene Co., TN.
• Census*: Leander Levi Fortner appeared on the census of 30 August 1850 at Greene Co., TN. Lee is 21 years old. He and his wife Mary, age 15, are living with Mary's parents James and Elizabeth Glass.¹
• Death*: He died on 5 April 1897 at Murray Co., GA, at age 70 .
• Burial*: He was buried on 7 April 1897 at Robinson-Kilgore Cemetery, Murray Co., GA.²

Sarah Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Sarah Fortner was born in 1825 at Greene Co., TN.
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.

Elizabeth A. Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Elizabeth A. Fortner was born on 10 February 1824 at Greene Co., TN.
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth A. Fortner married Thomas Marshall on 15 June 1847.
• Census*: Elizabeth A. Fortner appeared on the census of 7 January 1851 at Greene Co., TN. Elizabeth is 24 years old. Husband Thomas is 28 years old and is employed as a Farmer.¹
• Death*: She died on 18 February 1914 at Lawrence Co., MO, at age 90 .²

William Fortner

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: William Fortner was born on 13 November 1820 at Greene Co., TN.
• He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Marriage*: William Fortner married Deborah Hope on 12 September 1848 at Greene Co., TN.
• Census*: William Fortner appeared on the census of 25 September 1850 at Greene Co., TN. William is 28 years old and and was born in Tenn. He is a Tenant Farmer living next to his father. He is living with wife Debby.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 July 1860 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. Wm Fortner is 39 years old and employed as a shingle maker. His wife Deborah is 39 and they have two chldren.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 23 August 1870 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. William is 49 years old and a farmer. He has real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $300. His wife Deborah is not listed in the census and may have died. His sons George and William are living with him plus his mother, Elizabeth, age 70, and another female Diley Fortner, age 38, born in N.C.³
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Anna Williams on 29 December 1874 at Greene Co., TN.⁴
• Census: William Fortner appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. William is 58 years old and a farmer.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at District 12, Greene Co., TN. William is 79 years old. His occupation is Land Lord.⁶
• Death*: He died on 31 August 1906 at Greene Co., TN, at age 85 .⁴
• Burial*: He was buried on 1 September 1906 at Fortner Cemetery, White House Road, Greene Co., TN.⁴

James Fortner

James Fortner 1818 - 1886

• Father: Jacob Fortner b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: James Fortner was born on 5 June 1818 at Greene Co., TN.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.
• Marriage*: James Fortner married Lydia Cotter on 7 February 1839 at Greene Co., TN.²
• Census*: James Fortner appeared on the census of 28 September 1850 at Greene Co., TN. James is 31 years old. His occupation is Tenant Farmer.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 26 June 1860 at Center, Greene Co., MO. James is 41 and was born in Tenn.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Ozark, Lawrence Co., MO. James is 62 and born in Tenn. Lida is also 62.
• Death*: He died on 10 March 1886 at Dade Co., MO, at age 67 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 11 March 1886 at Shiloh Cemetery, Dade Co., MO.⁵

Ephraim Falkner

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: Ephraim Falkner was born circa 1742 at MD.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• Marriage*: Ephraim Falkner married Elizabeth (?) circa 1765 at NC.¹
• Census*: Ephraim Falkner appeared on the census of 1790 at Cumberland Co., NC. Ephraim had living with him 3 white males under 16 years of age and 5 white females. No slaves.²
• Death*: He died after April 1792 at Cumberland Co., NC.¹

Caleb Falkner

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: Caleb Falkner was born circa 1741.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• (Witness) Deed: Caleb Falkner witnessed the deed of Charles Falkner on 29 June 1768 at Cumberland Co., NC; Charles Falkner of Cumberland Co. planter conveys to William Bryan of Johnston Co. for 20 pounds a tract of 350 acres in Cumberland Co. on east side of Black River and Turkey Pen Branch as mayfully appear by patent granted to Charles Falkner April 29, 1768. Wittnessed Arthur Bryan, Caleb X Falkner, Ann X Falkner. Signed Charles X Falkner. Proven Oct. term 1768.¹
• Milit-Beg*: Caleb Falkner began military service before 1785 Caleb Falkner was paid for his military services by C. Moore, Sheriff of Perquimans County in 1785.²
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1790 at Cumberland Co., NC. Caleb is listed as the only member of his household with no slaves.³
• (Witness) Deed: He witnessed the deed of John Falkner in July 1793 at Cumberland Co., NC; John Falkner of Cumberland Co. conveys to Arthur Johnson of Cumberland Co. for 50 pounds a tract of 81 acres in Cumberland Co. on Black River beginning at his own corner in Black River Swamp and adjoining Sercey. Wittnessed Caleb Falkner, John Lawson. Signed John Falkner. Proven July term 1793.

John Falkner

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: John Falkner was born circa 1740.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• Census*: John Falkner appeared on the census of 1790 at Cumberland Co., NC. John is over 16 years old and the only member of his household with no slaves.¹
• Deed*: He recorded a deed in July 1793 at Cumberland Co., NC. John Falkner of Cumberland Co. conveys to Arthur Johnson of Cumberland Co. for 50 pounds a tract of 81 acres in Cumberland Co. on Black River beginning at his own corner in Black River Swamp and adjoining Sercey. Wittnessed Caleb Falkner, John Lawson. Signed John Falkner. Proven July term 1793.

Charles Falkner

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: Charles Falkner was born circa 1739.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• (Witness) Deed: Charles Falkner witnessed the deed of Francis Faulkner on 4 December 1762 at NC; William McCullers 1 Jan 1763 597 acres in Johnston Co. on both sides of Middle Creek, joining David Mims, David McCullers, and Joseph Mims or: /s/ William McCullers Wit: Jas Cary Jr. surveyed 4 Dec 1762, SCB: Francis Faulknor, Charles Faulknor Thops Hunter Surveyor.¹
• Deed: Charles Falkner recorded a deed on 16 April 1767 at Cumberland Co., NC. William Tryon, Gov of NC, issued a Grant of 350 Acres beginning at the head of Turkey Pen Branch East of Black River. The property was surveyed by chainbearers Emanuel Falkner and Simon Trent and entered 29 Apr 1768.²
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 29 June 1768 at Cumberland Co., NC. Charles Falkner of Cumberland Co. planter conveys to William Bryan of Johnston Co. for 20 pounds a tract of 350 acres in Cumberland Co. on east side of Black River and Turkey Pen Branch as mayfully appear by patent granted to Charles Falkner April 29, 1768. Wittnessed Arthur Bryan, Caleb X Falkner, Ann X Falkner. Signed Charles X Falkner. Proven Oct. term 1768.³
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1790 at Cumberland Co., NC. Living with Charles is one white male under 16 and 2 white males over 16 including Charles and 3 whte females, no slaves.⁴

Francis Faulkner Jr.

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: Francis Faulkner Jr. was born circa 1738 at Queen Anne's Co., MD, NC.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• (Witness) Deed: Francis Faulkner Jr. witnessed the deed of Francis Faulkner on 4 December 1762 at NC; William McCullers 1 Jan 1763 597 acres in Johnston Co. on both sides of Middle Creek, joining David Mims, David McCullers, and Joseph Mims or: /s/ William McCullers Wit: Jas Cary Jr. surveyed 4 Dec 1762, SCB: Francis Faulknor, Charles Faulknor Thops Hunter Surveyor.¹
• Deed*: Francis Faulkner Jr. recorded a deed on 9 December 1775 at Cumberland Co., NC. Francis Falkner purchased from Solomon Staten 250 Acres on the NE Side of Cape Fear River on both sides of Fall Creek including John Lawhorn's improvements and a water mill beginning in William Matthew's lower corner on East side of the creek. Lewis Bryan and Emanuel Falkner witnessed the deed.²
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1790 at Anson Co., NC. 1790 Anson Co, N.C. Census shows Francis Falkner with 2 males over 16, 1 under 16 yrs old and 4 females. (actually 2 Francis Falkner's are listed with the same number of persons.)³
• Death*: He died before April 1795 at Anson Co., NC.⁴

Charles E. Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Lucinda Coffey b. 1815, d. 8 Dec 1883

• Birth*: Charles E. Faulkner was born circa 1856 at IN.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Lucinda Coffey.

Edgar H. Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Lucinda Coffey b. 1815, d. 8 Dec 1883

• Birth*: Edgar H. Faulkner was born on 1 July 1854 at Spencer, In.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Lucinda Coffey.
• Death*: Edgar H. Faulkner died on 28 August 1884 at age 30 .¹

Theodore Alonzo Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Lucinda Coffey b. 1815, d. 8 Dec 1883

• Birth*: Theodore Alonzo Faulkner was born on 25 June 1851 at IN.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Lucinda Coffey.
• Marriage*: Theodore Alonzo Faulkner married Mary Chord on 20 January 1878 at Owen Co., IN.²
• Death*: Theodore Alonzo Faulkner died on 10 September 1932 at IN at age 81 .¹

Leroy Napoleon Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Lucinda Coffey b. 1815, d. 8 Dec 1883

• Birth*: Leroy Napoleon Faulkner was born circa 1840 at IN.
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Lucinda Coffey.

Martha F. Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Lucinda Coffey b. 1815, d. 8 Dec 1883

• Birth*: Martha F. Faulkner was born on 6 January 1840 at Spencer, IN.¹
• She was the daughter of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Lucinda Coffey.
• Marriage*: Martha F. Faulkner married Richard L. Coffey circa 1864.¹
• Death*: Martha F. Faulkner died on 15 May 1865 at age 25 .¹

Leander C. Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Rebecca Coffey b. c 1810

• Birth*: Leander C. Faulkner was born on 5 August 1836 at Spencer, IN.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Rebecca Coffey.
• Death*: Leander C. Faulkner died on 16 February 1864 at age 27 .

Levi Tipton Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Rebecca Coffey b. c 1810

• Birth*: Levi Tipton Faulkner was born on 30 May 1834 at IN.¹
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Rebecca Coffey.
• Marriage*: Levi Tipton Faulkner married Mary Ann H. Coffey on 31 May 1855 at Owen Co., IN.²
• Death*: Levi Tipton Faulkner died on 14 February 1872 at Johnson Co., MO, at age 37 .¹

George Washburn Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Rebecca Coffey b. c 1810

• Birth*: George Washburn Faulkner was born on 23 May 1832 at IN.
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Rebecca Coffey.
• Marriage*: George Washburn Faulkner married Anna Catherine Cornman on 15 September 1858.¹
• Death*: George Washburn Faulkner died on 8 January 1915 at Ellettsville, Monroe Co., IN, at age 82 .

Francis Marion Faulkner

• Father: Emanuel Ford Faulkner b. 30 Mar 1804, d. 11 Oct 1870
• Mother: Rebecca Coffey b. c 1810

• Birth*: Francis Marion Faulkner was born circa 1831 at Spencer, IN.
• He was the son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Rebecca Coffey.
• Death*: Francis Marion Faulkner died in 1895 at Owen Co., IN.

Rebecca Coffey

• Birth*: Rebecca Coffey was born circa 1810.
• Marriage*: She married Emanuel Ford Faulkner, son of Emanuel Ford Faulkner and Elizabeth Bettie Mangum, on 1 January 1830 at Monroe Co., IN.