Roger Atwood Faulkner

M, b. 29 July 1909, d. 14 January 1978

Family: Ruby Redman b. 22 Jan 1907, d. 26 May 1999

Citations

  1. [S160] Unknown volume, Vance County, N.C. Birth Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S1272] Letter, Linda J. Faulkner to John L. Faulkner, 14 May 2009.
  3. [S836] Connie Hicks, "Hicks, Connie Family Genealogy Data", Ancestral File.
  4. [S971] Unknown author, Florida Death Index 1877 - 1998.

Noel John Falkner

M, b. 5 May 1812, d. 3 April 1884
  • Birth*: Noel John Falkner was born on 5 May 1812 at NC.
  • He was the son of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark.
  • Marriage*: Noel John Falkner married Eliza Fenner Benton, daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones, circa 28 December 1833 at Franklin Co., NC; Falkner, Noel J. married Eliza F. Johnson in Franklin Co., N.c. 28 Dec 1833. Bondsman was Mathew P. Johnson.1
  • Census*: Noel John Falkner appeared on the census of 26 July 1850 at Epping Forest District, Granville Co., NC. With his wife Eliza and 7 children. Noel was 38 yrs of age in 1850 and Eliza 39. Also living with Noel was Sarah Falconer (Noel's Mother?) age 75.2
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 7 August 1860 at Epping Forest District, Granville Co., NC. At age 47 with ,Eliza age 49, and 5 children. John Falkner age 23 is living in the next residence with his wife Martha age 20 and children George age 4 and John 1 yr. Dau Bucy must have married or moved out.3
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Noel J. is 59 years old and a Farmer. He has real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $250.4
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Noel is 68 yrs old and Eliza is 69. Rebecca S. Faulkner, their daughter is living with them. Noel's occupation is Farmer.5
  • Death*: He died on 3 April 1884 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 71 .6
  • Burial*: He was buried circa 5 April 1884 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Tombstones for Noel John Falkner and Elizabeth Benton Falkner are located in the Cemetery accross the road from Union Chapel United Methodist Church on Hwy 1 between Kittrell and Henderson. Next to them is Rhodie Faulkner Roberson, wife of N. Roberson. The dates on Noel's Tombstone is 5 May 1812 3 Apr 1884. Elizabeth's 4 June 1811 - 1 Dec 1882.6

Family: Eliza Fenner Benton b. 4 Jun 1817, d. 1 Dec 1882

Citations

  1. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number, pg 2471.
  2. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 75 B.
  3. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census, Page 38.
  5. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 337.
  6. [S1171] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Eliza Fenner Benton

F, b. 4 June 1817, d. 1 December 1882
  • Birth*: Eliza Fenner Benton was born on 4 June 1817 at NC.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.
  • Marriage*: Eliza Fenner Benton married Noel John Falkner, son of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark, circa 28 December 1833 at Franklin Co., NC; Falkner, Noel J. married Eliza F. Johnson in Franklin Co., N.c. 28 Dec 1833. Bondsman was Mathew P. Johnson.1
  • Deed*: Eliza Fenner Benton recorded a deed on 7 December 1839 at Franklin Co., NC. Dec 7, 1839, Noel J. Falkner and Eliza F. Falkner his wife of Granville Co., Presley Murry and wife Gellah H. Murry of Nash Co., and Nancy A. Benton of Nash Co. convey to Rhoda Jones of Franklin Co. Rhoda Jones has paid Noel J. Falkner and wife $25.95, Presley Murry and wife $25.95 and Nancy Benton $24.75 for their right, title and claim to lands set apart for our mother Rebekah Benton decd which was entitled to her from her father Drury Jones decd estate. Supposed to contain 24 acres being in Franklin Co. on Tarr River adjoining Wm Person. This was set apart for benefit of our grandmother Rhoda Jones during her natural life. Witnessed Simon Williams. signed Noel J. Falkner. Eliza Fenner Falkner, Presley Murry, Gelly H. Murry, Benton Nancy.2
  • Deed: She recorded a deed on 11 October 1844 at Franklin Co., NC. Oct 11, 1844: David Edwards of Franklin Co conveys to Noel J. Faulkner of Franklin Co. trustee all that tract where David Edwards resides in Franklin Co. on east side of road from Haysville to Henderson adjoining John B. Stone, heirs of William Kittrell and Hartwell Hight. Also two colts, one cow, 10 hogs, corn, fodder, bureau, table, 6 chairs, and clock. Edwards indebted to Benj. G. Sims of Granville Co. for $100 with John W. Edwards and Briggs Edwards as sureties. Also a note with Martha Edwards as security. Also owes Blair Burwell of Granville Co. about $40 which is stayed by George Kittrell Esq. Also owes $30 on open account. Also $40 due on bond of John Hays. Also $50 to Briggs S. Edwards. If paid by Nov. 1, 1845 this void. Wit: David D. Cargill, Henry A. Edwards. Signed D. Edwards, Noel J. Falkner.3
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 1860 at Granville Co., NC. In the 1860 Granville Co., N.C. census, Eliza is 49 Years old.4
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Eliza is 58 years old.5
  • Death*: She died on 1 December 1882 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 65 .6
  • Burial*: She was buried on 2 December 1882 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Elizabeth Benton Falkner tombstone is located in the Union Chapel UMC Cem. next to her husband Noel John Falkner: dates 4 Jun 1811 - 1 Dec 1882.6

Family: Noel John Falkner b. 5 May 1812, d. 3 Apr 1884

Citations

  1. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number, pg 2471.
  2. [S56] Unknown name of person unknown record type, Book 28, page 91. Register of Deeds Franklin Co, NC Courthouse, Courthouse, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.
  3. [S56] Unknown name of person unknown record type, Book 29, page 92. Register of Deeds Franklin Co, NC Courthouse, Courthouse, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.
  4. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S1171] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

Roxanna Falkner

F, b. 21 January 1838, d. 14 April 1922

Family: Joseph Mack Beckham b. 23 Jan 1831, d. 31 Dec 1920

Citations

  1. [S1171] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  2. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 75b.
  3. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  4. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 251a.
  6. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  7. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census, pg 225a.

Rebecca Falkner

F, b. circa 1835, d. after July 1880
  • Birth*: Rebecca Falkner was born circa 1835 at NC.
  • She was the daughter of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton.
  • Census: Rebecca Falkner appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Bieca Faulkner is 34 yrs old and living with her sister, Alline, and her husband Allex Champion.1
  • Census*: She appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Rebecca S. Faulkner is 45 yrs old and living with her parents in the Kittrell Township.2
  • Death*: She died after July 1880 at NC .

Citations

  1. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census.
  2. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.

Thomas N. Falkner

M, b. circa 1840, d. before 1910
  • Birth*: Thomas N. Falkner was born circa 1840 at Granville Co., NC.1
  • He was the son of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton.
  • Census: Thomas N. Falkner appeared on the census of 26 July 1850 at Epping Forest District, Granville Co., NC. Thomas is 10 yrs old and the 4th child.2
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 1860 at Granville Co., NC. Thomas was not listed as living with his parents in the 1860 Census.
  • Milit-Beg: He began military service on 18 May 1861 at Harnett Co., NC, Thomas N. Faulkner, private was born in Granville Co. and reside in Harnett Co. where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Harnett Co. at age 21 18 May 1861. Present or accounted for until he deserted on 12 Aug 1862. Returned to duty on 20 Apr 1863. "Bucked once in front of his regiment and tied up by the thumbs three times at dress parade." Fought at Gum Swamp and Batchelder's Creek, 23-23 May 1863 and was credited with having "killed the notorious house burner and plunderer Colonel (J. Richter) Jones of the Federal Army." Deserted again on 8 Jun 1863 but was "brought back" on 7 Apr 1864. Court-martialed and sentenced to be shot"; however, he was apparently pardoned. Returned to duty prior to 1 Nov 1864 and present or accounted for until he deserted to the enemy on 27 Feb 1865. Released on or about 2 Mar 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance.3
  • Marriage*: He married Amanda E. Champion, daughter of Claiborn Champion and Margaret Falkner, circa 19 October 1865 at Granville Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds shows that Thomas N. Falkner took out a bond to marry Amanda E. Champion on 19 Oct 1865 in Granville Co., N.C. A.M. Champion witnessed the bond. The marriage took place in Granville Co. , N.C.4
  • Census: Thomas N. Falkner appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Thomas is living with his parents Noel and Eliza with his wife Amelia and sons Noel, age 1, and Henry age 3/12.5
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 25 June 1880 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Thomas and his wife Amanda E. both 45 yrs old are listed with their 6 children. Thomas occupation is Farmer.6
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Redbank District, Halifax Co., VA. Thomas N. is 63 years old and was born in June 1836 in N.C. He is widowed and living with his son Noel J.7
  • Death*: He died before 1910 at NC .

Family: Amanda E. Champion b. 20 Sep 1840, d. 25 Oct 1922

  • Marriage*: He married Amanda E. Champion, daughter of Claiborn Champion and Margaret Falkner, circa 19 October 1865 at Granville Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds shows that Thomas N. Falkner took out a bond to marry Amanda E. Champion on 19 Oct 1865 in Granville Co., N.C. A.M. Champion witnessed the bond. The marriage took place in Granville Co. , N.C.4

Citations

  1. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  2. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 75 B.
  3. [S111] Unknown author, North Carolina Troops 1861-1865, pg 562.
  4. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  5. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 295 a.
  7. [S833] 1900 Halifax Co., N.C. Census, pg 21 a.

Aneline E. Falkner

F, b. circa 1842, d. after September 1884

Family: Alexander M. Champion b. c 1837, d. a Sep 1884

Citations

  1. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  2. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  4. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census, pg 580.
  5. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  7. [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
  8. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  9. [S1071] Unknown volume, Wilson Co., N.C. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Rhoda J. Falkner

F, b. September 1844, d. 1 January 1929
  • Birth*: Rhoda J. Falkner was born in September 1844 at NC.1
  • She was the daughter of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton.
  • Marriage*: Rhoda J. Falkner married Norfleet Y. Roberson, son of Arthur Roberson and Sally Renn, on 25 August 1863 at Granville Co., NC.2
  • Census*: Rhoda J. Falkner appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Wilson, Wilson Co., NC. Rhoda is 35 years old. Norfleet is 37 years old and working at a Steam Mill. They have one son Emmuel age 10.3
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Western Branch, Norfolk Co., VA. Rhoda is 55 years old. She and Norfleet have been married for 37 years. She has had 5 children and only one (Emmett) is living in 1900. Norfleet is 58 years old and working as a _____ master. Living with them is son Emmett and his family.1
  • Death*: She died on 1 January 1929 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 84 . H.O. Falkner was the informant.4
  • Burial*: She was buried on 2 January 1929 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Rodie Faulkner Roberson is buried in the Union Chapel United Methodist Church Cem. with "died 1 Jan 1929 wife of N. Roberson" no birth date. She is buried next to Noel John Falkner and wife Elizabeth Benton.4,5

Family: Norfleet Y. Roberson b. Sep 1841, d. 9 Apr 1905

Citations

  1. [S1121] 1900 Norfolk Co., Va. Census.
  2. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  3. [S630] 1880 Wilson Co., N.C. Census, pg 215.
  4. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  5. [S1171] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  6. [S160] Unknown volume, Vance County, N.C. Birth Register: Delayed Births, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Candis Elizabeth Falkner

F, b. 7 March 1849, d. 23 December 1913

Family: Erastus Powell b. 10 Jul 1846, d. 25 Dec 1913

Citations

  1. [S181] Durward E., Jr. 1321 N. Mineral Springs Rd. Durham, N.C. 27703 Powell, Robert and Charity's Eleven and then some. A Powell Genealoy.
  2. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 75b.
  3. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S110] Elizabeth Hicks Hummel, Hicks History of Granville Co., N.C., pg 63.
  5. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  6. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  7. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  8. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Pattie Jones Falkner1

F, b. circa 1851, d. before 1889

Family: Thomas Howard Murray b. c 1851, d. b 1893

Citations

  1. [S640] Inc. Granville County Heritage Book Committee and County Heritage, Granville County Heritage North Carolina Volume 1 2002, pg 45.
  2. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Alexander M. Champion

M, b. circa 1837, d. after September 1884
  • Birth*: Alexander M. Champion was born circa 1837 at NC.
  • He was the son of Claiborn Champion and Margaret Falkner.
  • Census*: Alexander M. Champion appeared on the census of 1850 at Franklin Co., NC. Alex is 13 years old and living with his parents.1
  • Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 11 June 1861 at Granville Co., NC, Enlisted as a Private on 11 June 1861 at the age of 24
    Enlisted in Company G, 23rd Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 11 June 1861.
    Discharged Company G, 23rd Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 24 December 1861.2
  • Marriage*: He married Aneline E. Falkner, daughter of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton, circa 18 May 1863 at Granville Co., NC; Marriage Bonds North Carolina shows a bond for Areline E. Falkner to Alexander M. Champion date 18 May 1863.3
  • Census: Alexander M. Champion appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. In the 1870 Warren Co. Census for Sandy Creek, Allex Champion and wife, Alline are listed with their 3 children and Allines sister Bieca Faulkner.4
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC. Alex M. is 41 years old and he is employed as a Farmer.5
  • Death*: He died after September 1884 at NC .
  • Burial*: He was buried after September 1884 at Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., NC.6

Family: Aneline E. Falkner b. c 1842, d. a Sep 1884

Citations

  1. [S9] Franklin Co., N.C. 1850 Census.
  2. [S523] Unknown author, Ancestry.Com, American Civil War Soldiers.
  3. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  4. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census, pg 580.
  5. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  6. [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
  7. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  8. [S1071] Unknown volume, Wilson Co., N.C. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Norfleet Y. Roberson1

M, b. September 1841, d. 9 April 1905
  • Birth*: Norfleet Y. Roberson was born in September 1841 at Warren Co., NC; According to the 1900 Norfolk Co., Va. census, Norfleet was born Sept 1841 in N.C.3,2
  • He was the son of Arthur Roberson and Sally Renn.2
  • Census*: Norfleet Y. Roberson appeared on the census of 25 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Norfleet Robinson is 8 years old and was born in N.C. He is living with Arthur Robinson, age 53 and Sally Robinson, age 48. I assume that Arthur and Sally are Norfleet's parents.2
  • Marriage*: He married Rhoda J. Falkner, daughter of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton, on 25 August 1863 at Granville Co., NC.4
  • Census: Norfleet Y. Roberson appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Wilson, Wilson Co., NC. Norfleet is 37 and working on a farm. Rhoda is 35. One child, Emmanuel, age 10 is listed.5
  • Death*: He died on 9 April 1905 at Port Norfolk, VA, at age 63 .6
  • Burial*: He was buried on 10 April 1905 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; Norfleet Robinson is buried in the Noel J. FAulkner Family Cem located on Lyntauk road 7 miles from Henderson and in the front yard of Old Faulkner home now owned by S.W. Oakley Henderson RT3.

Family: Rhoda J. Falkner b. Sep 1844, d. 1 Jan 1929

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S4] Warren Co., N.C. 1850 Census.
  3. [S1121] 1900 Norfolk Co., Va. Census.
  4. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  5. [S630] 1880 Wilson Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S242] Henderson Gold Leaf, 13 Apr 1905.
  7. [S630] 1880 Wilson Co., N.C. Census, pg 215.
  8. [S160] Unknown volume, Vance County, N.C. Birth Register: Delayed Births, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Amanda E. Champion

F, b. 20 September 1840, d. 25 October 1922

Amanda E. Champion
  • Birth*: Amanda E. Champion was born on 20 September 1840 at Warren Co., NC.1
  • She was the daughter of Claiborn Champion and Margaret Falkner.
  • Census*: Amanda E. Champion appeared on the census of 1850 at Franklin Co., NC. 1850 Franklin Co., N.C; Manda is 11 years old. she is listed with her parents and brother Alex. and younger bros & sis.2
  • Marriage*: She married Thomas N. Falkner, son of Noel John Falkner and Eliza Fenner Benton, circa 19 October 1865 at Granville Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds shows that Thomas N. Falkner took out a bond to marry Amanda E. Champion on 19 Oct 1865 in Granville Co., N.C. A.M. Champion witnessed the bond. The marriage took place in Granville Co. , N.C.3
  • Census: Amanda E. Champion appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Amelia is 27 years old living with Thomas and keeping house. Is this person the same as Amanda?4
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 at Granville Co., NC. Thomas and Amanda are both 45 yrs old.5
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 at Castalia, Nash Co., NC. Amanda is 53 years old and was born in March 1847. She states she is married and has been married for 35 years. She has had 8 children and 6 are still living in 1900.6
  • Death*: She died on 25 October 1922 at Nashville, Nash Co., NC, at age 82 . H.B. Faulkner was the informant.1
  • Burial*: She was buried on 26 October 1922 at Maple Spring Church, Franklin Co., NC.1

Family: Thomas N. Falkner b. c 1840, d. b 1910

Citations

  1. [S1060] Unknown volume, Nash Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.
  2. [S9] Franklin Co., N.C. 1850 Census.
  3. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  4. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S834] 1900 Nash Co., N.C. Census, pg 28a.

Ruby Gertrude Falkner

F, b. 23 March 1926, d. 1 January 2006

Family: Earnest Malcolm Watkins b. 23 Apr 1924, d. 3 Jan 1994

  • Angela Faith Watkins3
  • Timothy Mark Watkins3

Citations

  1. [S160] Unknown volume, Vance County, N.C. Birth Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S522] The Daily Dispatch.
  3. [S993] Unknown volume, North Carolina Birth Index 1800-2000, www.Ancestry.com.