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William Falkener

• Father: Lyon Falkener b. c 1727, d. c 1756
• Mother: Hannah White b. c 1730

• Birth*: William Falkener was born circa 1752 at London, St. Botolph Bishopsgate, NC, England.¹
• He was the son of Lyon Falkener and Hannah White.
• Baptism: William Falkener was baptized on 9 August 1752 at London, St. Botolph Bishopsgate, England.¹
• Marriage*: He married Sarah DeRippe in 1773 at Northamptonshire, England.²
• Census: William Falkener appeared on the census of 1790 at Warren Co., NC. 1790 Census for Halifax District, Warren Co. N.C.: William Forkner is listed as head of family. There were 2 free white males over 16 yrs old, including the Head of Household, 1 free white male under 16, 1 free white female and 8 slaves. (This is most likely William Falkener R#901- He is the only Forkner/Falkner in The Warren Co. Census of 1790 who owned slaves).³
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 13 July 1793 at Warren Co., NC. Henry Montiford of Warrenton, Warren Co., N.C. but now of Philadelphia conveys to William Falkner of Warrenton, N.C. for $500 lots in town of Warrenton Nos. 58,59 and 61 together with houses, stables, storerooms, kitchen, dairy, negro houses now standing. In trust if repaid this void. Wit: Thos Gloster Jurat. Signed H. Montiford. Recorded Nov 17, 1793.⁴
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 6 January 1794 at Warren Co., NC. William Falkener of Warrenton conveys to Willie Jones Adm of Henry Monfort lots nos. 58, 59, 61. Sold to Willie Jones on default of Henry Monfort. Wit: Thomas Eaton, Patk. Walker, Jurat. Signed William Falkener. Recorded Feb 12, 1795.⁵
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 6 January 1794 at Warren Co., NC. William Falkener sells to Willie Jones adm estate rights to lots of estate of Henry Montfort.⁶
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 6 January 1794 at Warren Co., NC. William Falkener assigns, grants, bargains and sells to Willie Jones adm all my estate rights to slaves of estate of Henry Montfort. Wit: Patrick Walker jurat, Thos Eaton. Signed Wm Falkener.⁷
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 12 August 1794 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. Wm Falkener of Warrenton sells negro woman Cloe and child formerly property of Jno Willis of Orange Co. to Jas. Robertson lately of Orange Co. but now of Warrenton for $160.⁸
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 14 February 1795 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC. William Falkener of Warrenton sells Negro girl Joice for 40 pounds to Jas C. Brehon.⁹
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 9 February 1796 at Warren Co., NC. Jordan Worsham of Warren Co. conveys to William Faulkner of Warrenton for 80 pounds lots no. 104, 105, 107 with all buildings. Wit: Wm Malone, William Falkner Jr. Signed Jordan Worsham. Record Jan. 5, 1797.¹⁰
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 21 October 1798 at Warren Co., NC. William Falkener the elder of Warren Co. conveys to William Augustus Kippel Falkener of Warren Co. for 5 Shillings 22 negros, all my stock in trade, my store, house and lot, cattle, carriages, charriot, cart wagon, my lots in town 3, 49,50, 51 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 and my household furniture, all bonds I hold, two tracts of land in Cumberland or Davidson Co. in Western Territory, any other possessions I own. For the purpose that I am justly indebted to J.B. Evens, Smith and Rodeman, Cochrane Thursey, Cropley Rose, Evans and Wm Joseph Lenoir(?) all of City of Philadelphia and Thomas Person and others of Warren Co., and Wm Barnard, McAnally and others of Petersburg, VA. for 3000 pounds and upwards. W. A.K. Falkener will pay all debts. Wit: Thos Gloster, John Willis. Signed Wm Falkener. Recorded Aug 12, 1819.¹¹
• Death*: He died on 6 December 1819 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC.

Milley Robertson

• Marriage*: Milley Robertson married an unknown person.
• Birth*: She was born circa 1762 at NC.

Noel Johnson

• Birth*: Noel Johnson was born before 1766 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy (?) before 1802.
• Death*: Noel Johnson died circa 1832 at Henry Co., TN.

Henry Benton

• Birth*: Henry Benton was born circa 1780 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca Sharp Jones before 1807.²
• Census*: Henry Benton appeared on the census of 1810 at Franklin Co., NC. Henry is between 26 and 44 years old. His wife is between 16 and 25. They have 1 male under 10 years old and 1 female under 10 living with them.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1830 at Bledsoe, Franklin Co., NC. Henry and his wife are between 40 and 49 years old. They have three daughters, one is between 10-14, and two are between 15-19.³

Rebecca Sharp Jones

• Birth*: Rebecca Sharp Jones was born circa 1785 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Henry Benton before 1807.²

Nancy (?)

• Birth*: Nancy (?) was born before 1782.
• Marriage*: She married Noel Johnson before 1802.

Memucan Falconer

• Father: Dr. Thomas Falconer b. c 1770, d. 26 Mar 1818
• Mother: Elizabeth Betsy Hunt b. 23 Dec 1765, d. 10 Apr 1815

• Birth*: Memucan Falconer was born circa 1804 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of Dr. Thomas Falconer and Elizabeth Betsy Hunt.

Thomas A. Falconer

• Father: Dr. Thomas Falconer b. c 1770, d. 26 Mar 1818
• Mother: Elizabeth Betsy Hunt b. 23 Dec 1765, d. 10 Apr 1815

• Birth*: Thomas A. Falconer was born circa 1805 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of Dr. Thomas Falconer and Elizabeth Betsy Hunt.
• Marriage*: Thomas A. Falconer married Sophronia Livingston Stith on 14 June 1836 at Henry Co., TN.¹
• Census*: Thomas A. Falconer appeared on the census of 23 November 1850 at Marshall Co., MS. Thomas A. Falkner is 38 years old and employed as a Printer. He owns real estate valued at $1,500.²
• Death*: He died on 8 September 1878 at Marshall Co., MS.³

Flood Forkner

• Birth*: Flood Forkner was born circa 1781 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Russel on 15 August 1801 at Wilkes Co., NC; Marriage from N.C. Marriage Bonds: page 2626: Flood Forkner married Nancy Russel 15 Aug 1801 in Wilkes Co., N.C., George Brown bondsman Bond#165172.¹

Nancy Russel

• Birth*: Nancy Russel was born circa 1781.
• Marriage*: She married Flood Forkner on 15 August 1801 at Wilkes Co., NC; Marriage from N.C. Marriage Bonds: page 2626: Flood Forkner married Nancy Russel 15 Aug 1801 in Wilkes Co., N.C., George Brown bondsman Bond#165172.¹

Micajah "Cager" Fortner

• Father: Aaron Fortner b. c 1756, d. c 1797
• Mother: Keziah (?) b. c 1757

• Birth*: Micajah "Cager" Fortner was born circa 1787 at NC.
• He was the son of Aaron Fortner and Keziah (?)
• Marriage*: Micajah "Cager" Fortner married Elizabeth Barnes, daughter of John Barnes Sr. and Ruth (?), on 5 February 1807 at Wilkes Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds #165177 Flud Fortner was bondsman.

Elizabeth Barnes

• Father: John Barnes Sr. b. c 1755, d. c 1822
• Mother: Ruth (?) b. c 1755

• Birth*: Elizabeth Barnes was born circa 1790 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John Barnes Sr. and Ruth (?)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Barnes married Micajah "Cager" Fortner, son of Aaron Fortner and Keziah (?), on 5 February 1807 at Wilkes Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds #165177 Flud Fortner was bondsman.

James R. Falkner

• Birth*: James R. Falkner was born circa 1819 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth L. Falkner on 28 December 1839 at Warren Co., NC; William Pardue was bondsman. Surnames were written Forkner.¹

Elizabeth L. Falkner

• Birth*: Elizabeth L. Falkner was born circa 1819 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married James R. Falkner on 28 December 1839 at Warren Co., NC; William Pardue was bondsman. Surnames were written Forkner.¹

Joseph Falkner

• Birth*: Joseph Falkner was born circa 1816 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Celia Falkner on 18 August 1836 at Warren Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2635: Joseph Fortner married Celia Fortner 18 Aug 1836 in Warren Co., N.C. Robert Harris was bondsman. Bond #160800.¹

Celia Falkner

• Birth*: Celia Falkner was born circa 1816 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Falkner on 18 August 1836 at Warren Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2635: Joseph Fortner married Celia Fortner 18 Aug 1836 in Warren Co., N.C. Robert Harris was bondsman. Bond #160800.¹

Martha A. "Patsy" Clark

• Birth*: Martha A. "Patsy" Clark was born circa 1800 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Marcullis Falkner, son of John Faulkner and Hulda Robinson, on 10 February 1820 at Warren Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2635: Marcellas Fortner married Martha A. Clark 10 Feb 1820 in Warren Co. N.C. Wm H. Macon was bondsman.¹

Thomas Fortner

• Father: Robert Faulkner b. c 1785, d. a 14 Jun 1880
• Mother: Feraby Roberson b. c 1781, d. a Aug 1870

• Birth*: Thomas Fortner was born circa 1813 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Robert Faulkner and Feraby Roberson.
• Marriage*: Thomas Fortner married Sally Willis Faulkner on 9 October 1848 at Warren Co., NC; Thomas Fortner married Sarah W. Fortner 9 Oct 1848 in Warren Co., Solomon G. Wortham bondsman. Note that Sarah's mid initial is W. Could she be Sarah Wortham.²
• Census*: Thomas Fortner appeared on the census of 16 August 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. He is manager of a farm. Thomas' wife is listed as Sally age 30. I am making the assumption that Sally and Sarah are the same woman.³
• Death*: He died circa 1852 at Warren Co., NC.

Sarah W. "Sally" Fortner

• Birth*: Sarah W. "Sally" Fortner was born circa 1820 at NC.

John Burnett

• Father: Reynolds "Rennels" Burnett b. c 1790

• Birth*: John Burnett was born circa 1815 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Reynolds "Rennels" Burnett.
• Marriage*: John Burnett married Lethe Falkner on 2 December 1835 at Franklin Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2508: Lethe married John Burnett 2 Dec 1835 in Franklin Co. , Bart Y. Debnam bondsman.²

Lethe Falkner

• Birth*: Lethe Falkner was born circa 1816 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married John Burnett, son of Reynolds "Rennels" Burnett, on 2 December 1835 at Franklin Co., NC; N.C. Marriage Bonds page 2508: Lethe married John Burnett 2 Dec 1835 in Franklin Co. , Bart Y. Debnam bondsman.³
• Census*: Lethe Falkner appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Perry's Mill District, Franklin Co., NC. Lethy is 28 years old and her husband John is 30.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 22 June 1860 at Franklin Co., NC. Leathy is 44 years old and her husband John is 45. John is employed as a laborer. Two new children appear in the 1860 census that were not included in the 1850 and may not be their children. Jane Burnett, age 16, and a male Hassell Burnett, age 14.⁵
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Leathy is 58 years old and John is 54.⁶
• Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Gold Mine, Franklin Co., NC. Leatha is 64 and John is 70 years old.²

Jeffrey Pearce

• Birth*: Jeffrey Pearce was born circa 1780 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Anna Dent on 13 September 1808 at Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: Jeffrey Pearce married Adaline Falkner on 23 December 1840 at Franklin Co., NC.²

Adaline Falkner

• Birth*: Adaline Falkner was born circa 1820 at Franklin Co., NC.
• Marriage*: She married Jeffrey Pearce on 23 December 1840 at Franklin Co., NC.¹