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Lively Falkner

• Father: Vincent Falkner b. 1783
• Mother: Lively Merritt b. c 1788

• Birth*: Lively Falkner was born circa 1830 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Vincent Falkner and Lively Merritt.
• Census: Lively Falkner appeared on the census of 30 July 1850 at Granville Co., NC.¹
• Census: She appeared on the census of 10 September 1860 at Tabs Creek District, Granville Co., NC. Lively is 26 years old. She and her brother Wily are living with a farmer who is 90 years old by the name of W. Johnson. Also, note that Lively and Wily are listed on page 221 of the census in dwelling 995. Lively is 25 years old and Wily is 30.²
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 27 June 1870 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Lively Falkner is listed in the 1870 Granville Co, N.C. Census living with Lucy Gordon age 35. Lively's age is 50 and her occupation is shown as "Trades on Vegetables".³
• Census: She appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Lively is 65 years old.⁴
• Death*: She died on 31 May 1898 at at home of Anderson Faulkner, Vance Co., NC.⁵

Henry Wells Faulkner

• Father: Littleton James Faulkner b. c 1803, d. b 1887
• Mother: Dilly Matilda Edwards b. c 1813, d. b 1862

• Birth*: Henry Wells Faulkner was born circa 1836 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards.
• Census*: Henry Wells Faulkner appeared on the census of 17 August 1850 at Ragland District, Granville Co., NC. He is living with his father.¹
• Marriage*: He married Martha A. Rudd, daughter of Elijah W. Rudd and Margaret R. Peggy Edwards, on 22 December 1868 at Warren Co., NC; Warren Co. Marriage Certif. shows that Henry Fortner, son of Littleton and Dilly Fortner married Mrs. Martha Fortner, dau of E.W. and Peggy Rudd on 22 Dec 1868.²
• Census: Henry Wells Faulkner appeared on the census of 4 July 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. He is 33 years old , a farm laborer with wife Martha age 32 and the following children: Junius 18 M, John 14 M; Patti 7 F; Georgeanna 6/12 F. Junius, John and Patti are step children from Martha's previous marriage to John Falkner.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. He is 49 years old, a farmer, with wife Martha, age 43, and the following children: Anna 11; Marcus P. 6; Harlin 2.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Henry W. is 69 years old and born in Oct 1830. He is employed as a farmer.⁵
• Death*: He died on 5 August 1902 at NC .⁶

James Dowd Faulkner¹

• Father: Littleton James Faulkner b. c 1803, d. b 1887
• Mother: Dilly Matilda Edwards b. c 1813, d. b 1862

• Birth*: James Dowd Faulkner was born circa 1838 at NC.²
• He was the son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards.
• Milit-Beg*: James Dowd Faulkner began military service on 17 June 1861 at Granville Co., NC, James D. Falkner, private, was born in Granville Co. and resided in Warren Co. where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Granville Co. at age 21, June 17, 1861, for the war. Captured at Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862, and paroled at Elizabeth City on 21 Feb 1862. Exchanged in August, 1862. Present or accounted for until a minne ball fractured his left leg at Chapins Bluff and he was captured at Fort Harrison, Va., September 30, 1864. His left leg was amputated below the knee at the U.S.A. General Hospital at Fort Monroe, Va.. Transferred to Camp Hamilton, Va., April 13, 1865. Released on 29 May 1865.
  Maria P. Faulkner verified that he did lose a leg in the Civil War and that one of his grandaughter's still has his prosthesis from the Civil War.^3,1,4
• Marriage*: He married Martha Elizabeth Wrenn Edwards, daughter of John William A. "Jack" Edwards and Martha Renn, on 19 December 1867 at Warren Co., NC; Marriage and parent info from Warren co. Marriage Certif 19 Dec 1867.
  James D. Falkner is the son of Littleton Falkner and Matilda Falkner according to the Warren Co. Marriage certif dtd 19 Dec 1867.⁵
• Census: James Dowd Faulkner appeared on the census of 2 July 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. James Forkner is 26 years old and a farmer. His wife Pattie is 21 and they have one child, George, age 1.⁶
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 24 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. He is 40 years old and working as a farmer.⁷
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 July 1900 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. James B. Falkner and wife Pattie. married 36 yrs. Have had 9 children and 8 are living.⁸
• Death*: He died on 8 July 1901 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 9 July 1901 at Liles Edwards Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.¹

George C. Faulkner

• Father: Littleton James Faulkner b. c 1803, d. b 1887
• Mother: Dilly Matilda Edwards b. c 1813, d. b 1862

• Birth*: George C. Faulkner was born circa 1840 at NC.
• He was the son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards.
• Milit-Beg*: George C. Faulkner began military service on 11 June 1861 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC, Enlisted as a private in Company G 23 Regiment North Carolina Troops. He was 21 years old. He was described as being 5ft 1inch tall with dark hair and dark complextion. Captured at Gettysburg 1 July 1863. Sent to Fort Delaware as a POW in July 1863. Transferred to Pt. Lookout, MD 18 Oct. 1863. He died at Pt. Lookout 16 January 1864.¹
• Death*: He died on 16 January 1864 at Point Lookout, St. Mary's Co., MD.¹

Susan Forkner

• Father: Micajah Forkner b. c 1786, d. 1876
• Mother: Nancy Carter b. c 1793, d. a Sep 1870

• Birth*: Susan Forkner was born in 1816 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Micajah Forkner and Nancy Carter.
• Marriage*: Susan Forkner married Robert Hines on 20 November 1833 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Susan Forkner died in 1864 at Surry Co., NC.

William R. Faulkner

• Father: Littleton James Faulkner b. c 1803, d. b 1887
• Mother: Dilly Matilda Edwards b. c 1813, d. b 1862

• Birth*: William R. Faulkner was born circa 1842 at NC.
• He was the son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards.
• Death*: William R. Faulkner died on 25 August 1862 at Richmond, VA.¹

Sterling G. B. Faulkner

• Father: Littleton James Faulkner b. c 1803, d. b 1887
• Mother: Dilly Matilda Edwards b. c 1813, d. b 1862

• Birth*: Sterling G. B. Faulkner was born on 11 October 1844 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards.
• Milit-Beg*: Sterling G. B. Faulkner began military service on 14 September 1861 at Camp Macon, Warren Co., NC, Starling Falkner was born in Granville Co. and resided in Warren Co. where he was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Granville Co. at age 16, 25 Jul 1861, for the war. He was mustered in 14 Sep 1861 at Camp Macon in Warren Co. and served in Company D 8th Regiment and was listed as being 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall. Captured at Roanoke Island on 8 Feb 1862, and paroled at Elizabeth City on 21 Feb 1862. Exchanged in Aug 1862. Present or accounted for until discharged on 3 Nov 1862, or 14 apr 1863 by reason of "fracture clavicle improperly set".^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Octavia D. Shearin on 18 April 1865 at Warren Co., NC; E.C. Waddill was bondsman.⁴
• Marriage*: Sterling G. B. Faulkner married Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Turner in April 1870.⁵
• Census*: Sterling G. B. Faulkner appeared on the census of 8 July 1870 at Richmond, Henrico Co., VA. Sterling G.B. is 24 years old and was born in N.C. He is working as an Overseer on a Farm. He and his wife Bettie were married in April 1870. I am assuming that this Sterling is the son of Littleton.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Henry District, Hanover Co., VA. Sterling is 35 years old and is employed as a farmer.⁶
• Census: He appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Henry, Hanover Co., VA. S.G.B. Faulkner was born Oct 1844. He is a farmer. He and his wife M.B. born June 1848 have been married for 30 years. They have had 10 children and 8 are still living in 1900.⁷
• Death*: He died on 26 October 1906 at Hanover Co., VA, at age 62 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 31 October 1906 at Walnut Grove Church Cemetery, Hanover Co., VA.^1,8

Joseph Faulkner

• Birth*: Joseph Faulkner was born circa 1812 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Lucy Mangum, daughter of Pleasant Mangum and Amy Loyd, on 12 October 1837 at Granville Co., NC; David Clark was the bondsman.¹
• Census*: Joseph Faulkner appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Granville Co., NC. As a farmer age 38. Could Joseph and Noel J. Faulkner be brothers? In the 1870 Warren Co. Census George, Joseph's son, is living with Alexander Champion and his wife Aneline Faulkner, the daughter of Noel J. Faulkner.²
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 11 December 1855 at Granville Co., NC. Joseph Falkner of Granville Co. conveys to Peyton Duke of Granville Co. in trust. George Mangum third part. Falkner indebted to Mangum for $200 and Mangum security for Falkner to Geroge W. Parham for $40. Secures with 2 feather beds, 9 setting chairs, 1 pine table, cooking utensils, 5 hogs, 25 bushel corn, 25 stacks oats, 1/5 present crop of tabacco. Wit: Jo P. Parchall, J.N. Nance. signed Joseph Falkner.³
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Eliza Loyd and Isaac J. Loyd on 26 December 1858 at Franklin Co., NC; Joseph Faulkner was the bondsman.⁴
• Census: Joseph Faulkner appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 at Epping Forest District, Granville Co., NC. As a farmer age 50.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. As a farmer age 58. Lucy A. Falkner his wife is 47. The children are not shown living in the house, but are shown in the next house living with William and Geneva.⁶
• Death*: He died in August 1879 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC.⁷
• Burial*: He was buried after August 1879 at Franklin Co., NC; Joseph is buried in an abandoned cemetary in Franklin Co.

Lucy Mangum

Lucy Mangum

• Father: Pleasant Mangum b. c 1777, d. a 1 Jun 1870
• Mother: Amy Loyd¹ b. c 1784, d. a 1 Jun 1870

• Birth*: Lucy Mangum was born in October 1820 at NC; From The Heritage of Vance Co. page 209 #204, States that Lucy was born in 1823 and died 1913.²
• She was the daughter of Pleasant Mangum and Amy Loyd.¹
• Marriage*: Lucy Mangum married Joseph Faulkner on 12 October 1837 at Granville Co., NC; David Clark was the bondsman.³
• Census*: Lucy Mangum appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. Lucie A. is 59 years old. She is listed as the mother of L.D. Faulkner.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 28 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Lucy A. Falkner is 79 years old and born Oct 1820. She is living with her son Lorenzo D. Falkner. The census states that she is a widow and that she had 10 children and that 7 are still living in 1900.²
• Death*: She died on 29 June 1913 at Franklin Co., NC, at age 92 . She died at the home of her son Lorenzo Faulkner.⁵
• Burial*: She was buried circa 30 June 1913 at Liberty Christian Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.⁶

William Henry Harrison Faulkner

William Henry Harrison Faulkner

• Father: Joseph Faulkner b. c 1812, d. Aug 1879
• Mother: Lucy Mangum b. Oct 1820, d. 29 Jun 1913

• Birth*: William Henry Harrison Faulkner was born on 13 August 1840 at NC.
• He was the son of Joseph Faulkner and Lucy Mangum.
• Census: William Henry Harrison Faulkner appeared on the census of 19 August 1850 at Ragland District, Granville Co., NC. He is 9 years old and living with his parents.¹
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1860 at Granville Co., NC. William was not listed as living with his parents in the 1860 Granville Co. Census.²
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 11 June 1861 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC, Served in Civil War in N.C. Infantry Company G 23 Regiment as a private. Captured near Gettysburg 5 July 1863. Sent as POW to De Camp General Hospital, Davids Island, New York Harbor. He was paroled and then returned to duty. Captured again at Spottsylvania, Va. 12 May 1864. He was then sent to Elmira NY on 10 Aug 1864 then to Pt. Lookout, Md on 14 Aug 1864 and remained there until released on 30 Jun 1865.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 August 1870 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. William is living in a dwelling next to his parents. His age is 30 and his occupation is farmer.⁴
• Marriage*: He married Jane Powell, daughter of Enoch Powell and Amy Merritt, on 2 March 1871 at Franklin Co., NC; Jane and her sister Martha were married on the same day 2 Mar 1871 at their father's home by S.J. Harris.⁵
• Marriage*: William Henry Harrison Faulkner married Susan Jane Knuckles, daughter of Thomas T. Knuckles and Mary Jane Renn, on 28 January 1874 at Warren Co., NC; William H. Falkener, age 37, married Susan J. Knuckles, 20, 28 Jan 1874 in Warren Co. according to the Warren Co. Marriage Register. From the Marriage Lic; James F. Falkner (Wm's brother) applied for the lic. Both Joseph and Lucy Falkner were still living in Jan 1874. They were married at the house of Green Renn in Sandy Creek. The marriage was witnessed by Green Renn.⁶
• Census: William Henry Harrison Faulkner appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. William H. is 39 yrs old. His occupation is farmer. Living with him is his wife Susan J. age 26 and 4 children.⁷
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. William H. is 59 years old. He was born Aug 1840. He has been married 26 years. He and his wife have had 7 children and all 7 are still living.⁸
• Census: He appeared on the census of 28 April 1910 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. He is 69 yrs old. Has been married twice. He has been married to Susan J. for 36 years. They have had 7 children and 6 are still living.⁹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. William H. Falkner is 79 years old. He owns his home but it is mortgaged. Susan J. is 70 years old. Two of their children are living with them on the Henderson & Raleigh Road, Mary J., age 44 and Henry R., age 34. A grandson is also living with them. He is 13 and his name appears to Wright Slatton.¹⁰
• Death*: He died on 22 July 1926 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 85 . Death from Vance Co. Courthouse Death Records in Henderson, N.C. Wm Henry Falkner died 22 Jul 1926 son of Joe Falkner and Lucy Mangum. Vol. 13 page 222.¹¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 23 July 1926 at Cokesbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; W.H. Faulkner is buried in the Cokesbury Methodist Church Cemetery in Vance Co., N.C.. His grave is marked with a CSA Veterans marker and includes the following; 13 Aug 1840 - 22 July 1926, CSA N.C. Pvt. Co. G 23 Regt. N.C. Inft.¹¹

William Saintsing

• Father: John Saintsing b. c 1825
• Mother: Winnefred Hicks b. c 1835

• Birth*: William Saintsing was born circa 1856 at NC.
• He was the son of John Saintsing and Winnefred Hicks.

Geneva Macon Faulkner¹

• Father: Joseph Faulkner b. c 1812, d. Aug 1879
• Mother: Lucy Mangum b. Oct 1820, d. 29 Jun 1913

• Birth*: Geneva Macon Faulkner was born in June 1847 at NC.²
• She was the daughter of Joseph Faulkner and Lucy Mangum.
• Census*: Geneva Macon Faulkner appeared on the census of 31 July 1860 at Epping Forest District, Granville Co., NC. Listed in the 1860 Granville Co. Census living with her parents 15 yrs old.³
• Census*: She appeared on the census of August 1870 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. Listed in the 1870 Franklin Co. Census living with her brother William in a dwelling next to their parents. She is 23 years old.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Junius R. Faulkner, son of Ford Falkner and Martha A. Rudd, on 31 December 1873 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC; Warren Co., N.C. Marriage Lic: Jenevia Falkner, 26, dau of Joseph and Lucy Falkner (both living) when she married Junius Falkner, age 22, son of Ford and Martha Falkner. Junius father is dead but is mother is living They were married 31 Dec 1873 at Sandy Creek by Solon Southerland. Lic was applied for by Edward Falkner.⁵
• Census: Geneva Macon Faulkner appeared on the census of 28 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Geneva and her two daughters are living with Lorenzo in the 1900 Census.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. Geneva is 74 years old. She is living with her daughter Nettie Faulkner and her husband George Faulkner. George's father John, age 76 is also living with them.⁶
• Death*: She died on 5 December 1925 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 78 .⁷
• Burial*: She was buried on 7 December 1925 at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., NC.⁷

Elizabeth (?)

• Birth*: Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1837.
• Marriage*: She married Landis Falkner, son of William Falkner and Sally T. Roberson, after July 1860 at NC.¹
• Census*: Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Elizabeth is living with her husband Lands Faulkner.²

Thomas Loyd

• Birth*: Thomas Loyd was born circa 1800 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Rhoda Clark, daughter of Reubin Clark and Mary "Polly" Faulkner, on 17 September 1822 at Granville Co., NC; Warren Co. Marriage lic for Pathenia Loyd listed her parents names.¹
• Census*: Thomas Loyd appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 at Ragland District, Granville Co., NC. Thomas and Rhoda Loyd are listed with their children. He is a farmer. Parthenia is 2 years old.²
• Death*: He died in October 1859 at Granville Co., NC.³

Obadiah Faulkner Col.

• Father: Jacob Faulkner b. b 1760, d. 1825
• Mother: Catherine Howerton b. 1760

• Birth*: Obadiah Faulkner Col. was born circa 1795 at VA.
• He was the son of Jacob Faulkner and Catherine Howerton.
• Marriage*: Obadiah Faulkner Col. married Sarah R. (?) before 1819.
• Census: Obadiah Faulkner Col. appeared on the census of 1830 at Person Co., NC. Obadiah is 30-40 years old. Living with him is one male under 5, one male 5-10, two females 10-15 and one female between 30-40.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1840 at Person Co., NC.²
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 27 August 1850 at Person Co., NC. He is a farmer with $4500 of property.³
• Death*: He died on 5 March 1875 at Person Co., NC. Col. O. Faulkner died 5 Mar 1875 , age 81 years. Buried in the Faulkner Family Cemetery, Roxboro, Hwy 57.⁴
• Burial*: He was buried circa 6 March 1875 at Faulkner Family Cemetery, Roxboro, Person Co., NC.⁴

Sarah R. (?)

• Birth*: Sarah R. (?) was born circa 1795 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Obadiah Faulkner Col., son of Jacob Faulkner and Catherine Howerton, before 1819.
• Death*: Sarah R. (?) died on 30 October 1875 at Roxboro, Person Co., NC.¹
• Burial*: She was buried after 30 October 1875 at Faulkner Family Cemetery, Roxboro, Nash Co., NC.

Eleanor M. Faulkner

• Father: Obadiah Faulkner Col. b. c 1795, d. 5 Mar 1875
• Mother: Sarah R. (?) b. c 1795, d. 30 Oct 1875

• Birth*: Eleanor M. Faulkner was born circa 1819 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Obadiah Faulkner Col. and Sarah R. (?)
• Marriage*: Eleanor M. Faulkner married Edward Moore on 7 October 1850 at Person Co., NC; Eleannah M. Faulkner married Edward Moore per Marriage Bond 108361 dtd 7 Oct 1850 in Person Co., N.C. , Wm W. Faulkner and Obadiah Faulkner were bondsmen.

William Montford Faulkner¹

• Father: Obadiah Faulkner Col. b. c 1795, d. 5 Mar 1875
• Mother: Sarah R. (?) b. c 1795, d. 30 Oct 1875

• Birth*: William Montford Faulkner was born circa 1824 at NC.
• He was the son of Obadiah Faulkner Col. and Sarah R. (?)
• Census*: William Montford Faulkner appeared on the census of 1850 at Person Co., NC. Listed in the 1850 Person Co., N.C. census as a County Surveyor with personal property of $22. He is living with his parents Obadiah and Sarah Faulkner 2. In 1881, Wm M. Faulkner was Postmaster of Woodburn(McGehee's Mill), PErson Co., N.C. 3. William M. FAulkner and Thomas Faulkner were listed on the Muster Rolls of Co. A, 35 Battalion of Home Guards Person Co., N.C. in 1857.²
• Death*: He died on 1 April 1903 at Person Co., NC.¹

Thomas J. Faulkner

• Father: Obadiah Faulkner Col. b. c 1795, d. 5 Mar 1875
• Mother: Sarah R. (?) b. c 1795, d. 30 Oct 1875

• Birth*: Thomas J. Faulkner was born circa 1835 at NC.
• He was the son of Obadiah Faulkner Col. and Sarah R. (?)
• Marriage*: Thomas J. Faulkner married Martha A. "Mattie" Brooks on 1 October 1862 at Halifax Co., VA.¹

Hardy Falkner

• Father: John Faulkner b. c 1758
• Mother: Hulda Robinson b. c 1760

• Birth*: Hardy Falkner was born circa 1790 at Warren Co., NC.
• He was the son of John Faulkner and Hulda Robinson.
• Marriage*: Hardy Falkner married Mary "Polly" Clark, daughter of John Clark and Mary "Polly" (?), on 5 January 1807 at Warren Co., NC; Hardy Falkener married Mary Clark in Warren Co 5 Jan 1807, James Harrison was bondsman and M.D. Johnson was Wit.¹
• Census: Hardy Falkner appeared on the census of 1810 at Warren Co., NC. Hardy first appears in the 1810 Census and is living near his father. His age is between 16 and 25. He has one son born c 1808(under10) and one dau born c 1809(under10). Hardy's wife is in the same age group as Hardy (16 -25).²
• (Witness) Milit-End: He witnessed the end of military service of James Kearney Clark on 8 January 1815 at Norfolk, VA; Soldier alleges that Harde Falkner took his place as a substitute at the date of his discharge.³
• Deed: Hardy Falkner recorded a deed on 9 November 1819 at Granville Co., NC. Hardy Falkner conveys to David Moss in trust. Falkner indebted to James Patton & Co. Merchants for $235. Secures with 110 acres. Wit: Henry Dagers, A. Paschall.
  signed Hardy Falkner, D. Moss.⁴
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 11 December 1819 at Warren Co., NC. Hardy Fortner, James K. Clark, and Benjamin Clark of Warren Co. convey to Joseph W. Hawkins of Warren Co. for 82 pounds 92 acres on waters of Meones Creek bounded by Joseph W. Hawkins and James Clark. Land Where Mrs. Marrah now lives known as John Clarks old place. Witnessed Wm Montgomery. James T. Starke Jurat. Signed Hardy X Fortner, James K. Clark, Benjamin X Clark.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1820 at Warren Co., NC. Hardy is between 26-45; He has the following children in his household: 3 males under 10; 1 male 10-16; 2 females under 10; 1 female 10-16; and 1 female 26-45. NOTE this wife is not Nancy Wren since he married her in 1825.⁶
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 23 February 1822 at Warren Co., NC. With James K. Clark, Bartholomew Falkner and Sallie Clark (Bart's wife) sold approx 80 acres of land on the waters of Anderson Swamp for $340.00 to Thomas Coghill of Granville Co.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Renn, daughter of Joseph Renn and Nancy Maddry, on 1 December 1825 at Warren Co., NC.⁷
• Census: Hardy Falkner appeared on the census of 1830 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Hardy is between 40 and 50 years old. One female is between 30 and 40 and one female child is under 5.⁸
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1840 at Warren Co., NC. Hardy has two females living with him. His wife Nancy Renn and daughter Betsy. There is also a Hardy Falkner listed in the 1840 Census for Haywood Co.,Tenn.⁹
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. He is a farmer age 60. Born in Warren Co., N.C. His wife is Nancy (Wren), age 57 born in Granville Co. Neither he nor Nancy can read or write. Betsy Forkner, age 25 and John Forkner, age 5 are living with them. John may be Betsy's son?¹⁰
• Death*: He died in September 1859 at Warren Co., NC. H. Fortner, age 70, white male, died Sep 1859 from a dogbite.¹¹

Nancy Renn

• Father: Joseph Renn b. c 1757, d. 1 Apr 1833
• Mother: Nancy Maddry b. c 1763

• Birth*: Nancy Renn was born circa 1793 at Granville Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Renn and Nancy Maddry.
• Marriage*: Nancy Renn married Hardy Falkner, son of John Faulkner and Hulda Robinson, on 1 December 1825 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• Census*: Nancy Renn appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Warren Co., NC.²

Betsy Falkner

• Father: Hardy Falkner b. c 1790, d. Sep 1859
• Mother: Nancy Renn b. c 1793

• Birth*: Betsy Falkner was born circa 1826 at Warren Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Hardy Falkner and Nancy Renn.
• Census*: Betsy Falkner appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Betsy is listed in the 1850 Warren Co. Census with Hardy and Nancy Forkner. I have assumed that Betsy is their daughter and John , age 5, is Betsy's son.¹
• Census: She appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. In the 1870 Sandy Creek, Warren co., N.c. Census, Betsy is 44 yrs old and living with John Faulkner, age 24.²