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Martha A. Rudd

• Father: Elijah W. Rudd b. c 1809, d. b Oct 1853
• Mother: Margaret R. Peggy Edwards b. c 1814

• Birth*: Martha A. Rudd was born circa 1836 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Elijah W. Rudd and Margaret R. Peggy Edwards.
• Census*: Martha A. Rudd appeared on the census of 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Martha A. Rudd is 14 years old and born in N.C. She is living with her parents Elijah W. and Margaret R. Rudd.¹
• Marriage*: She married Ford Falkner, son of Ford Falkner and Tabitha Roberson, on 17 January 1852 at Warren Co., NC; Ford Falkner issued Marriage Bond to marry Martha Rudd 17 Jan 1852. Alpheus H. Ball was witness.²
• Marriage*: Martha A. Rudd married Henry Wells Faulkner, son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda 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
• Death*: Martha A. Rudd died on 9 March 1893 at NC .

Octavia D. Shearin

• Census*: Octavia D. Shearin appeared on the census . 1850 Warren Co., N.C. Census; Octavia Shearin is 8 years old and listed as a male. She is livng with Jack R. Bobbitt, Jr. age 38 and his wife Mary A., age 37.
• Birth*: She was born circa 1842 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Sterling G. B. Faulkner, son of Littleton James Faulkner and Dilly Matilda Edwards, on 18 April 1865 at Warren Co., NC; E.C. Waddill was bondsman.¹

Foy Evelyn Moore

• Birth*: Foy Evelyn Moore was born on 21 December 1919 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Horace Eugene Falkner Jr., son of Horace Eugene Falkner and Lonie Bryant Nelson, on 7 May 1940 at Halifax Co., VA.^1,2
• Death*: Foy Evelyn Moore died on 11 February 1993 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 73 .³

Martha Clay

• Birth*: Martha Clay was born circa 1792 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jacob Fortner, son of Sugar Forkner and Priscilla Robertson, on 9 April 1810 at Granville Co., NC; Jacob Faulkner married Martha Clay 9 Apr 1810. Peyton Wood was the bondsman.¹

William Falkener

• Father: William Augustus Kippel Falkener b. b 1778, d. 29 Mar 1819
• Mother: Elizabeth Johnson b. c 1787, d. 10 Apr 1819

• Birth*: William Falkener was born on 8 December 1810 at Warren Co., NC.
• He was the son of William Augustus Kippel Falkener and Elizabeth Johnson.
• Marriage*: William Falkener married Ann M. Plummer, daughter of Kemp Plummer Sr. and Susan Martin, on 17 July 1834 at Warren Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2470 show that William Falkener married Ann Plummer 17 Jul 1834 in Warren Co., N.C; James Maxwell was bondsman.¹
• Death*: William Falkener died on 30 September 1842 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC, at age 31 .
• Burial*: He was buried after 30 September 1842 at Plummer Family Cemetery, Warrenton, Warren Co., NC; William Faulkner is shown buried in the Plummer Cem. in Warrenton, N.C. with dates of birth and death. From the N.C. WPA Pre 1914 Grave Index.²

Ann M. Plummer

• Father: Kemp Plummer Sr. b. 1769, d. c 1825
• Mother: Susan Martin b. c 1788

• Birth*: Ann M. Plummer was born on 16 January 1816 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Kemp Plummer Sr. and Susan Martin.
• Marriage*: Ann M. Plummer married William Falkener, son of William Augustus Kippel Falkener and Elizabeth Johnson, on 17 July 1834 at Warren Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2470 show that William Falkener married Ann Plummer 17 Jul 1834 in Warren Co., N.C; James Maxwell was bondsman.²
• Census: Ann M. Plummer appeared on the census of 19 October 1850 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. Ann Falkner is 34 years old. She has $3750 in real estate. Her husband is not listed and had died about 8 years previous. Her children , William, age 14, Sally, age 12 and Henry, age 9 are living with her. Also living with her are the following: Elizabeth Plummer, age 16, Ann Plummer, age 14, Martha Plummer, age 13 and Martha Alston, age 14. All of the Children were attending school during the year.³
• Deed*: She recorded a deed on 11 April 1853 at Franklin Co., NC. Mary Ann Alston, Henry L. Plummer, William Plummer, Kemp Plummer, Alfred Plummer, Thomas G. Plummer and Ann M. Falkener all of Warren Co. convey to William Inscore for $213.58 1/2 all their 7/9 interest in a tract of land of estate of Austin Plummer decd being 108 acres in Franklin Co. Tract Austin Plummer bought under a deed of trust made by Ben Terry to William G. Collins which descended to parties of first part at death of Austin Plummer and to Lucy M. Battle wife of William H. Battle and to Susan J. Cabanne wife of Sevren d. Cabanne as heirs at law. Wit: Wm Eaton Jr. Jurat. Signed M.A. Alston, H.L. Plummer, Will Plummer, Kemp Plummer, Thos G. Plummer, Ann M. Falkener, A. Plummer.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 4 June 1860 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. A.M.Falkner as 44 yrs old and occcupation is farmer. She has Real Estate valued at $7000 and personal property valued at $40000. She was born in Warrenton, N.C. Living with her is Henry L. Falkner age 19.⁵
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 3 September 1870 at Littleton, Warren Co., NC. In the 1870 Warren Co. Census for Littleton P.O.: Ann M. Falkner, age 54, is head of the household.(no husband listed). Value of real estate is $7000 and personal property is $400. Ann's daughter Sallie F. Hawkins is living with her. Sallie has 2 children.⁶
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 at Warren Co., NC. In the 1880 Warren Co. Census for Warrenton: Ann M. Falkner, age 64 is Keeping House. Living with her are her son W.A.K. Falkner, age 44 and daughter Sallie Hawkins age 42 plus 4 Falkner grandchildren.⁷
• Death*: She died on 21 September 1891 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC, at age 75 .⁸
• Burial*: She was buried circa 22 September 1891 at Plummer Family Cemetery, Warrenton, Warren Co., NC; N.C. WPA Pre 1914 Grave Index shows that Ann M. Faulkner, wife of William Faulkner is burined in the Plummer Cem. in Warrenton, N.c. Birth and Death dates are as indicated.⁹

Sarah Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Sarah Forkner was born in November 1828 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Marriage*: Sarah Forkner married Pleasant Verbin Davis on 17 November 1859 at Monroe Co., TN.³
• Census*: Sarah Forkner appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Monroe Co., TN. Sarah is 33 and living with her new husband Pleasant Davis and family.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Roane Co., TN. Sarah is 42. Her husband, Pleasant, is 43 and employed as a farmer.⁵
• Death*: She died on 29 October 1904 at Leon, Love Co., OK, at age 75 .²
• Burial*: She was buried circa 31 October 1904 at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Love Co., OK.²

Thomas H. Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Thomas H. Forkner was born on 3 July 1830 at TN.¹
• He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Census*: Thomas H. Forkner appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. Thomas is 19 and was born in Tenn. He is living with his family.²
• Marriage*: He married Julia Ann McGuire on 6 November 1851 at Monroe Co., TN.^3,4
• Census: Thomas H. Forkner appeared on the census of July 1860 at Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN. Thomas is 31 years old, married and a farmer. He has real estate valued at $1,000 and personal property valued at $500.⁵
• Death*: He died on 2 March 1906 at Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, at age 75 .^1,3

Joseph Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Joseph Forkner was born on 13 September 1832 at Roane Co., TN.^1,2
• He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Census*: Joseph Forkner appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. Joseph is 17 and was born in Tenn.³
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Nichols on 14 February 1861 at Monroe Co., TN.²
• Milit-Beg*: Joseph Forkner began military service on 18 August 1863 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, enlisted as a private in Company F, 3rd Regiment Tennessee Calvary. He was described as being five ft. 9 inches tall, fair complextion with blue eyes and dark hair. He was born in Roane Co., Tenn. and was 30 years old when he enlisted.⁴
• Burial*: He was buried on 19 February 1864 at Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.⁵
• Death*: He died on 19 February 1864 at Post Hospital, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, at age 31. He died from Rubeola (Measles).⁴
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 19 February 1864 at Post Hospital, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He died from Rubeola (Measles).⁴

John Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: John Forkner was born in 1835 at TN.¹
• He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Marriage*: John Forkner married Minerva Hill circa 1854 at TN.²
• Census*: John Forkner appeared on the census of July 1860 at Monroe Co., AL. John is 24 years old and employed as a farmer. He has $600 in personal property.²
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service on 18 August 1863 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Enrolled on the same day as his brother Joseph in Company F, 3rd Regiment of Tenn. U.S. Calvary. He was 28 years old, 5 ft, 8 inches tall with dark complextion, black eyes and dark hair.³
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 19 August 1864 at Brigade Hospital, Decatur, AL. He died from disease. He had been in the hospital since April 1864.³
• Death*: He died on 19 August 1864 at Decatur, Morgan Co., AL.^3,4
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 August 1864 at Corinth National Cemetery, Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.⁴

Martha Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Martha Forkner was born circa 1836 at TN.¹
• She was the daughter of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.

Lawrence A. Forkner¹

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Lawrence A. Forkner was born on 7 February 1839 at Monroe Co., TN.
• He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Marriage*: Lawrence A. Forkner married Nancy Clara Johnston on 29 November 1866 at Monroe Co., TN.^2,3,4
• Census*: Lawrence A. Forkner appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence Jr. is 40 years old and employed as a farmer. His wife Nancy C. is 35.²
• Death*: He died on 30 August 1881 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 42 .
• Burial*: He was buried circa 31 August 1881 at Forkner Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN.¹

Elizabeth Forkner

Elizabeth Forkner and husband Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Nichols
(Original photo owned by Don Nichols)

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Elizabeth Forkner was born on 30 April 1841 at Monroe Co., TN; According to the 1860 Census, Elizabeth was born in Tenn. versus N.C.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Census: Elizabeth Forkner appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. Elizabeth is 9 and was born in Tenn.³
• Census*: She appeared on the census of July 1860 at Monroe Co., TN. Elizabeth is 18 years old, single, and living with her parents.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Thomas Jefferson Nichols on 20 September 1860 at Monroe Co., TN.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Forkner died on 16 December 1916 at Washita Co., OK, at age 75 .²

Nancy Forkner

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Nancy Forkner was born on 22 September 1843 at Monroe Co., TN.¹
• She was the daughter of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Marriage*: Nancy Forkner married Demetrius Parsley on 22 September 1864 at Monroe Co., TN.^2,3
• Census*: Nancy Forkner appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. Nancy is 36. Her husband Demetrius is 45 and was born in Indiana. He is a farmer.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 26 June 1900 at Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Nannie Parsley is 55 and a widow. She was born in Sep 1844 in Tenn. She has had 5 children and 4 are now living. She is living with her sons Alexander and Richard.
• Death*: She died on 2 September 1922 at Leon, Love Co., OK, at age 78 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 3 September 1922 at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Love Co., OK.³

Rev. James Golden Forkner¹

• Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
• Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879

• Birth*: Rev. James Golden Forkner was born in November 1848 at Monroe Co., TN.^2,3
• He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
• Marriage*: Rev. James Golden Forkner married Sarah Jane Orr on 1 December 1866 at Monroe Co., TN.⁴
• Census*: Rev. James Golden Forkner appeared on the census of 13 June 1870 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. James is a farmer, age 22. He has real estate valued at $4,000 and personal property valued at $280.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. James is 32 years old. His occupation is laborer.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. James G. Forkner was born Oct 1849 in Tenn. His occupation is Preacher. He and his Sallie J. have been married for 34 years. Sallie has had 10 children and 6 are now living in 1900.³
• Death*: He died on 30 October 1906 at Love Co., OK, at age 57 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 1 November 1906 at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Love Co., OK.¹

Amer Jackson

• Birth*: Amer Jackson was born on 9 June 1769 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Violet Forkner, daughter of William Jr. Forkner and Susannah Wells, on 25 November 1795 at Surry Co., NC.²
• Marriage*: Amer Jackson married Elizabeth Shippley circa 1830.³
• Deed*: Amer Jackson recorded a deed in March 1837 at Surry Co., NC. Pleasant Forkner sold 165 acres for $1000 to Amer Jackson. The deed appears to be dated 2 Oct 1817 but was not recorded until 1837.⁴

Susannah "Luckey Susan" Jackson

• Father: Amer Jackson b. 9 Jun 1769
• Mother: Violet Forkner b. c 1780, d. b 1830

• Birth*: Susannah "Luckey Susan" Jackson was born circa 1798 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Amer Jackson and Violet Forkner.
• Marriage*: Susannah "Luckey Susan" Jackson married James Gordon on 16 September 1824 at Stokes Co., NC.²
• Census*: Susannah "Luckey Susan" Jackson appeared on the census of 7 September 1850 at Buck Island, Stokes Co., NC. Susan is 52 years old. Her husband James is 49. James is a farmer with $1500 in real estate.¹
• Death*: She died on 7 May 1882 at Stokes Co., NC.
• Burial: She was buried circa 8 May 1882 at Stokes Co., NC.²

Ruel Jackson

• Father: Amer Jackson b. 9 Jun 1769
• Mother: Violet Forkner b. c 1780, d. b 1830

• Birth*: Ruel Jackson was born circa 1800 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Amer Jackson and Violet Forkner.
• Marriage*: Ruel Jackson married Susan Susannah Whitlock on 31 January 1826 at Surry Co., NC.^1,2
• Census*: Ruel Jackson appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Hollow Spring, Surry Co., NC. Ruel Jackson is 50 years old and a
  laborer.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Hicklory Co., MO. Ruel is 60 years old and a farmer. He has real estate valued at $600 and personal property valued at $825.³
• Death*: He died on 22 September 1863 at Preston, MO.⁴

Louisa Jackson

• Father: Amer Jackson b. 9 Jun 1769
• Mother: Violet Forkner b. c 1780, d. b 1830

• Marriage*: Louisa Jackson married Allen Hicklin.¹
• Birth*: Louisa Jackson was born circa 1807 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Amer Jackson and Violet Forkner.
• Death*: Louisa Jackson died in 1889 at Morgan Co., IN.²

Lockey Jackson

• Father: Amer Jackson b. 9 Jun 1769
• Mother: Violet Forkner b. c 1780, d. b 1830

• Birth*: Lockey Jackson was born on 13 April 1809 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Amer Jackson and Violet Forkner.
• Marriage*: Lockey Jackson married Aaron B. Tilley on 24 August 1829 at Stokes Co., NC.³
• Death*: Lockey Jackson died on 23 May 1888 at Stokes Co., NC, at age 79 .²

John Jackson

• Father: Amer Jackson b. 9 Jun 1769
• Mother: Violet Forkner b. c 1780, d. b 1830

• Birth*: John Jackson was born circa 1805 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Amer Jackson and Violet Forkner.
• Marriage*: John Jackson married Nancy (?) circa 1827 at NC.¹
• Census*: John Jackson appeared on the census of 21 August 1850 at Hollow Spring, Surry Co., NC. John is 45 years old and a wagonmaker.¹