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Austin Wilson Faulkner

• Father: Arthur Sylvester Faulkner b. 11 Dec 1881, d. 10 Sep 1961
• Mother: Hettie H. Faulkner b. 10 Aug 1885, d. 14 Feb 1989

• Birth*: Austin Wilson Faulkner was born on 7 October 1914 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Arthur Sylvester Faulkner and Hettie H. Faulkner.
• Death*: Austin Wilson Faulkner died on 25 March 1916 at Vance Co., NC, at age 1 . Howard V. Falkner was the Informant.²
• Burial*: He was buried circa 26 March 1916 at Liles Edwards Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Note: The cemetery stone states that the date of death is 25 Oct 1914 per Maria Faulkner.³

Avery Parker Faulkner^1,2

• Father: Waitsel Collell Faulkner² b. Feb 1882, d. 12 Oct 1965
• Mother: Lockie Louise Parker² b. 9 Jul 1882, d. 9 Mar 1976

• Birth*: Avery Parker Faulkner was born on 4 March 1918 at Burke Co., NC.^2,3
• He was the son of Waitsel Collell Faulkner and Lockie Louise Parker.²
• Death*: Avery Parker Faulkner died on 11 October 1958 at Whitesburg, Hamblin Co., TN, at age 40 .¹

Aveyrilla Faulkner

• Father: (?) Faulkner

• Birth*: Aveyrilla Faulkner was born before 1770.
• She was the daughter of (?) Faulkner.

Barbara Ann Faulkner¹

Barbara Ann Faulkner

• Father: Roy Wesley Faulkner¹ b. 30 Oct 1911, d. 1 Jan 1997
• Mother: Doris McGhee¹ b. 23 Jun 1916, d. 29 Mar 1984

• Birth*: Barbara Ann Faulkner was born on 26 August 1941 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Roy Wesley Faulkner and Doris McGhee.¹
• Marriage*: Barbara Ann Faulkner married Ebbie Ruppert Dement on 15 July 1960 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Barbara Ann Faulkner died on 4 April 2019 at NC at age 77 .³

Bartholomew Faulkner

• Birth*: Bartholomew Faulkner was born circa 1826.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Adaline Chenoweth on 24 August 1843 at Andrew Co., MO.¹
• Death*: Bartholomew Faulkner died circa 1846 at Andrew Co., MO.

Beatrice Earl Faulkner

• Father: Lorenzo Dowd Faulkner b. Sep 1852, d. 7 Dec 1928
• Mother: Nannie Russell Falkner b. 10 Sep 1860, d. 9 Dec 1936

• Birth*: Beatrice Earl Faulkner was born on 9 February 1904 at Franklin Co., NC; DOB from Franklin Co. Delayed Births. Certificate mentions sister Myrtle Stuart.¹
• She was the daughter of Lorenzo Dowd Faulkner and Nannie Russell Falkner.
• Marriage*: Beatrice Earl Faulkner married John Douglas Duke, son of Peyton Vaughn Duke and Geneva Edwards, on 14 December 1921 at Wakefield, Wake Co., NC.^2,3
• Census*: Beatrice Earl Faulkner appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Little River, Wake Co., NC. Beatrice is 26 years old. Also living with Beatrice and her family is Mary D. Faulkner, age 68, Mother-in-Law to Douglas Duke.⁴
• Death*: She died on 23 December 1988 at Norfolk, Va, at age 84 .⁵
• Burial*: She was buried circa 24 December 1988 at Rosewood Memorial Park, Norfolk, Va.²

Beatrice Leigh Faulkner¹

• Father: Henry Pierce Falkner b. 17 Jun 1888, d. 18 Oct 1920
• Mother: Maggie May Gupton b. 10 Oct 1888, d. 23 Feb 1954

• Birth*: Beatrice Leigh Faulkner was born on 26 March 1915 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• She was the daughter of Henry Pierce Falkner and Maggie May Gupton.
• Census*: Beatrice Leigh Faulkner appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at North Henderson Cotton Mill District, Henderson, Vance Co., NC. She is 15 and living with her mother May.³
• Marriage*: She married Rylon Pleasants Hight on 4 November 1939 at Mecklenburg Co., VA.^4,1
• Death*: Beatrice Leigh Faulkner died on 2 August 1969 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 54 .⁴
• Burial*: She was buried on 4 August 1969 at Sunset Gardens, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.⁴

Bellven Justice Faulkner

B.J. Faulkner - 1972

• Father: John Henry Faulkner b. 16 Feb 1897, d. 30 Jan 1975
• Mother: Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe b. 16 Feb 1897, d. 10 Jan 1977

• Birth*: Bellven Justice Faulkner was born on 20 July 1924 at Forsyth Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of John Henry Faulkner and Mary Gertrude Skittletharpe.
• Milit-Beg*: Bellven Justice Faulkner began military service on 9 March 1943 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, He was selected by the Draft Board in Greensboro and then sent to Camp Croft, Spartanburg, S.C. for induction.
  B.J. later retired from the U.S. Army.²
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Anne Lowe circa 1950.
• Marriage*: Bellven Justice Faulkner married Alice Edith Barber, daughter of Lonnie Edward Barber, circa 1955.
• Divorce*: Bellven Justice Faulkner and Alice Edith Barber were divorced on 13 November 1961 at Davidson Co., NC.³
• Marriage*: Bellven Justice Faulkner married Debra Gail Bailey circa 1962 at SC.
• Divorce*: Bellven Justice Faulkner and Debra Gail Bailey were divorced on 3 September 1991 at Guilford Co., NC.⁴
• Death*: Bellven Justice Faulkner died on 12 December 1994 at High Point, Guilford Co., NC, at age 70 .⁵

Benjamin Faulkner

• Father: Thomas Faulkner b. c 1655, d. c 1709
• Mother: Margery Mary (?)

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born circa 1688 at MD.
• He was the son of Thomas Faulkner and Margery Mary (?)
• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married Elenor (?) circa 1704 at Md.
• Deed*: Benjamin Faulkner recorded a deed on 25 April 1717 at Queen Anne's Co., Md. Patented 50 acres know as "Faulkner's Lot."¹
• Death*: He died circa 1728 at Queen Anne's Co., MD.

Benjamin Faulkner

• Father: Jacob Faulkner b. b 1760, d. 1825
• Mother: Sally Bailey b. b 1790

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born on 21 June 1775 at Halifax Co., VA.¹
• He was the son of Jacob Faulkner and Sally Bailey.
• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married Susannah Blane on 28 August 1800 at Halifax Co., VA; Father Ephraim Blane gives consent. Surity by James Howerton and witnessed by Richard Fling. Married by Rev. Reuben Pickett.^2,3
• Death*: Benjamin Faulkner died on 24 April 1845 at Trigg Co., KY, at age 69 .¹

Benjamin Faulkner

• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married an unknown person.
• Birth*: He was born before 1772.

Benjamin Faulkner

• Father: Benjamin Faulkner b. c 1688, d. c 1728
• Mother: Elenor (?) b. c 1685, d. 1 Jun 1729

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born circa 1705 at Md.
• He was the son of Benjamin Faulkner and Elenor (?)
• Deed*: Benjamin Faulkner recorded a deed between 13 February 1741 and 22 June 1742 at Queen Anne's Co., Md. Benjamin Falconer, Jacob Falconer and Isaac Falconer, of Dorchester County, Planters, to John Nabb, Planter - consideration 30lbs Maryland Currencey - 60 acres, part of "Marshy Creek als Crook", originally 100 acres granted to Nathaniel Scott, 28 May 1723. The part conveyed was sold to Benjamin Falconer, Sr. and by his last will and testament left to his sons Benjamin, Jacob and Isaac. Acknowledged before Thomas Hynson Wright and Charles Downes.¹
• Marriage*: He married Mary (?) before 1746 at Md.²
• Deed: Benjamin Faulkner recorded a deed between 26 February 1746 and 28 March 1747 at Queen Anne's Co., Md. Benjamin Falkner and Mary his wife, of Dorchester County, Planters, to John Burke, Planter - consideration 1,200 pounds of tobacco - 50 acres, a moiety of " Falkner's Lott" on Tuckahoe Creek - adjoining "Nottenham," laid out for John Wiggins. Benjamin and Mary (she being first privately examined) acknowledged before N. Wright, Jr. and Jonathon Nichols.²

Benjamin Faulkner

• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married C. (?)
• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born in 1776 at NC/SC.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1850 at Hall Co., GA. 1850 Hall Co., Ga. Census; Benjamin Fortner is 74 years old and born in S.C. He has $1200 in Real Estate. Living with him are C. fortner, age 65, a female, S.Fortner, age 24 born in Ga. and Patsey Fortner, age 22 born in Ga.
• Death*: He died after 1850 at GA .

Benjamin Faulkner

• Father: Peter Franklin Faulkner b. c 1808, d. 21 Sep 1885
• Mother: Caroline W. Warren b. c 1810, d. c 1845

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born circa 1846 at GA.
• He was the son of Peter Franklin Faulkner and Caroline W. Warren.

Benjamin Faulkner

• Father: Thomas Faulkner¹ b. c 1710

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born circa 1754.
• He was the son of Thomas Faulkner.¹
• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married Elizabeth (?) circa 1775; From Benjamin Falkner's Will dated 18 Oct 1783 in Anson Co., N.C. mentions wife Elizabeth.²
• Death*: Benjamin Faulkner died circa October 1791 at Anson Co., NC.³

Benjamin Faulkner¹

• Father: James Faulkner¹ b. c 1803, d. b 19 Sep 1884
• Mother: Elizabeth "Betsey" Cook¹ b. 1810

• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner was born circa 1827 at NC.¹
• He was the son of James Faulkner and Elizabeth "Betsey" Cook.¹
• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner married Eliza Lanier on 27 September 1859 at Randolph Co., NC.²
• Census*: Benjamin Faulkner appeared on the census of 19 September 1860 at Thomasville, Davidson Co., NC. Benj is 31 and employed as a carpenter. Eliza is 19. Benjamin's brother David is living with them.³

Benjamin Eugene Faulkner^1,2,3

• Father: Benjamin Lee Faulkner¹ b. 17 Jan 1867, d. 15 Feb 1937
• Mother: Mary A. McPhail¹ b. 26 Oct 1872, d. 14 Jan 1940

• Birth*: Benjamin Eugene Faulkner was born on 28 May 1910 at Granville Co., NC.^2,3
• He was the son of Benjamin Lee Faulkner and Mary A. McPhail.¹
• Census*: Benjamin Eugene Faulkner appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Salem, Granville Co., NC. Eugene is 19 years old and single. He is living with his parents and working as a farm laborer.⁴
• Marriage*: He married Alice Inscoe circa 1937.⁵
• Death*: Benjamin Eugene Faulkner died on 21 August 1989 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 79 .⁶
• Burial*: He was buried circa 23 August 1989 at Elmwood Cemetery, Oxford, Granville Co., NC.⁷

Benjamin F. Faulkner¹

Ben Faulkner with wife Margaret Tilghman and children

• Father: Leander Faulkner¹ b. 26 Oct 1834, d. 10 Apr 1888
• Mother: Rebecca Jackson¹ b. 12 Jan 1842, d. 6 Mar 1916

• Birth*: Benjamin F. Faulkner was born on 26 May 1871 at NC.^1,2
• He was the son of Leander Faulkner and Rebecca Jackson.¹
• Marriage*: Benjamin F. Faulkner married Margaret Elizabeth Tilghman on 25 January 1893 at Greene Co., NC.³
• Death*: Benjamin F. Faulkner died on 10 November 1944 at age 73 .²

Benjamin F. Faulkner¹

• Father: Honasa "Asa" Faulkner¹ b. 1 Sep 1808, d. 29 Jul 1886
• Mother: Annis Wolfe¹ b. 24 Feb 1806, d. 25 Mar 1851

• Birth*: Benjamin F. Faulkner was born on 18 January 1832 at Warren Co., TN.¹
• He was the son of Honasa "Asa" Faulkner and Annis Wolfe.¹
• Death*: Benjamin F. Faulkner died on 18 September 1865 at Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 33 .¹

Benjamin Franklin Faulkner¹

• Father: William Robert Faulkner¹ b. c Dec 1854, d. 11 Jul 1919
• Mother: Mary Caroline Hardy¹ b. c Jan 1852, d. 26 Jul 1915

• Birth*: Benjamin Franklin Faulkner was born in December 1883 at NC.¹
• He was the son of William Robert Faulkner and Mary Caroline Hardy.¹
• Marriage*: Benjamin Franklin Faulkner married Agnes W. Springfield circa 1907 at VA.²
• Census*: Benjamin Franklin Faulkner appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Petersburg, Petersburg City, VA. Benjamin F. is 26 and employed in a trunk factory.²
• Death*: He died on 12 July 1918 at Petersburg, VA, at age 34 .

Benjamin Hardy Faulkner

• Father: Bartholomew Falkner b. c 1784, d. a 28 Jul 1860
• Mother: Sarah "Sally" Clark b. c 1775, d. a 27 Jul 1850

• Birth*: Benjamin Hardy Faulkner was born circa 1804 at Warren Co., NC, It has not been proved that Benjamin Hardy Faulkner is a son of Bartholomew. However, he is the right age and appeared living next to Bartholowmew in the 1830 Franklin Co. Census. Another possible son also was listed in this census.
• He was the son of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark.
• Marriage*: Benjamin Hardy Faulkner married Rebecca Moore on 1 January 1827 at Warren Co., NC; Benjamin Fortner married Rebecca Moors 1 Jan 1827 win Warren Co., N.C. Joseph P. Johnson was bondsman.¹
• Census: Benjamin Hardy Faulkner appeared on the census of 1830 at Franklin Co., NC. He is between 20-30 yrs of age with a wife 20-30 and a son 0-5.²
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 13 December 1840 at Warren Co., NC. Benjamin Fortner of Warren Co. conveys to Jordan H. Foster crop of tobacco, corn, fodder, and oats, yellow mare, coalt, two sows, 12 pigs, household and kitchen furniture in trust. Owes Simmons Southerland $39.93 by note of Mar. 10, 1840 and said Southerlands shop book for 1840. (NOTE: Edmd Falkner also owed Southerland in 1834).³
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 19 July 1850 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. He is a farmer and 49 yrs old.⁴
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 19 July 1850 in the household of William M. Patterson at Henderson District, Granville Co., NC; William is living with Benjamin Falconer brother of his wife Rebecca.⁵
• Census: Benjamin Hardy Faulkner appeared on the census of 25 June 1860 at Warren Co., NC. He is a farmer, age 54, with $500 in personal property.⁶
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Hayesville, Franklin Co., NC. Benjamin Faulkner is 76 yrs old and his wife Rebecca is 69. Living with them is daughter Pricilla L. age 35 and dau Elizabeth H. age 32. Also listed is a grand-daughter Mary E. age 12.⁷
• Death*: He died after 10 June 1880 . Marriage Certificate of J.B. Faulkner states that both Benj. and Rebecca were both living at time of his marriage 13 Dec 1876. Also, they are both listed in the 1880 Franklin Co., N.C. Census.

Benjamin Lee Faulkner¹

• Father: Alexander "Sandy" Faulkner b. c 1831
• Mother: Hicksey Roberson b. c 1830

• Birth*: Benjamin Lee Faulkner was born on 17 January 1867 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Alexander "Sandy" Faulkner and Hicksey Roberson.
• Census*: Benjamin Lee Faulkner appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. He is 11 years old.²
• Marriage*: He married Mary A. McPhail, daughter of Douglas McPhail and Sarah Ray (?), on 31 October 1900 at Chowan Co., NC.^1,3,4
• Census: Benjamin Lee Faulkner appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Fishing Creek District, Granville Co., NC. He is 38 years old and has been married for 10 years. He is employed as a Farmer.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 9 April 1920 at Bell Town Pct., Granville Co., NC. B.L. Falkner is 48 years old and wife Mary is 47. Six children are listed - Bessie F., age 13, Gladys age 12, Alex age 11, Eugene age 9, Josephine age 7, and Estelle age 5.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Salem, Granville Co., NC. Ben is 57 years old and employed as a farmer.⁶
• Death*: He died on 15 February 1937 at Granville Co., NC, at age 70 . Informant was Eugene Faulkner; Benjamin Lee Faulkner's parents were Alexander Faulkner of N.C. and Mary M. Roberson of Ky. I believe that Mary M. Roberson and Hicksey are the same.¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 17 February 1937 at Elmwood Cemetery, Oxford, Granville Co., NC.⁷

Benjamin Faulkner Sr.

• Marriage*: Benjamin Faulkner Sr. married Frances (?)
• Birth*: Benjamin Faulkner Sr. was born on 17 December 1714 at King and Queen Co., VA.¹
• Death*: He died circa 1784 at Halifax Co., VA.

Bertie Faulkner¹

• Father: John Fate Faulkner¹ b. 1867, d. 14 Aug 1921
• Mother: Sarah "Sallie" Ward¹ b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 29 Dec 1961

• Birth*: Bertie Faulkner was born on 13 January 1893 at Alamance Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Fate Faulkner and Sarah "Sallie" Ward.¹
• Marriage*: Bertie Faulkner married John W. Long circa 1912.²
• Death*: Bertie Faulkner died on 27 January 1927 at Burlington, Alamance Co., NC, at age 34 .²

Bessie Faulkner

• Father: George W. Faulkner b. Jul 1847
• Mother: Tabitha A. Mangum b. 12 May 1850, d. b 1900

• Birth*: Bessie Faulkner was born in April 1883 at NC.
• She was the daughter of George W. Faulkner and Tabitha A. Mangum.
• Census*: Bessie Faulkner appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. She is age 16 living with her father. She is employed as a Winder in a Cotton Mill.¹

Bessie Faulkner

Bessie Faulkner

• Father: Robert Faulkner b. 2 Apr 1878, d. b 1920
• Mother: Carrie Reames b. 30 Jan 1882, d. 19 Mar 1933

• Birth*: Bessie Faulkner was born on 20 May 1903 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Faulkner and Carrie Reames.
• Census*: Bessie Faulkner appeared on the census of 1910 at Vance Co., NC. 7 yrs old.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 16 January 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. She is 17 years old, single and living with her mother. She is employed as a mill hand working in a cotton mill.²
• Marriage*: She married John Wesley Wilson on 21 April 1923 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^3,4
• Census: Bessie Faulkner appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Bessie is a spooler in a cotton mill. She and her son are living with her mother.
  The census states that she is married, but her husband is not listed.³
• Marriage*: She married Hubert Clarence Layton on 12 March 1934 at Vance Co., NC.^1,4
• Death*: Bessie Faulkner died on 6 February 1951 at Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 47 . J.W. Wilson was the informant.¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 8 February 1951 at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹

Bessie Bunn Faulkner

Bessie Bunn Faulkner

• Father: Haywood Harris Faulkner b. 26 Apr 1862, d. 18 Jun 1930
• Mother: Lessie D. Strickland b. 5 Aug 1887, d. 1 Mar 1965

• Birth*: Bessie Bunn Faulkner was born on 17 April 1919 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Haywood Harris Faulkner and Lessie D. Strickland.
• Marriage*: Bessie Bunn Faulkner married Charlie William West, son of Charles Abraham West and Mamie Pearl Garrett, on 25 July 1936 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^2,3
• Death*: Bessie Bunn Faulkner died on 1 December 1961 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 42 .²

Bessie Elizabeth Faulkner

• Father: Ned Edwards Faulkner b. 1 Mar 1844, d. 24 Sep 1926
• Mother: Rosa Frances West b. 6 Apr 1868, d. 9 May 1960

• Birth*: Bessie Elizabeth Faulkner was born on 29 October 1894 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Ned Edwards Faulkner and Rosa Frances West.
• Marriage*: Bessie Elizabeth Faulkner married Howard Vernard Faulkner, son of Lorenzo Dowd Faulkner and Nannie Russell Falkner, on 19 October 1913 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; Marriage date from The Vance Co. Marriage Register. Howard was 23 yrs old and Bissie was 19 when they were married on 19 Oct 1913.²
• Census*: Bessie Elizabeth Faulkner appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Bessie is 35 years old. She states she was 19 when she was first married.³
• Death*: She died on 20 February 1989 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 94 . Death Date from SS Auto Archives SS# 242-60-2348.^4,5
• Burial*: She was buried circa 22 February 1989 at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.⁶

Bessie Lee Faulkner¹

• Father: Benjamin Lee Faulkner¹ b. 17 Jan 1867, d. 15 Feb 1937
• Mother: Mary A. McPhail¹ b. 26 Oct 1872, d. 14 Jan 1940

• Birth*: Bessie Lee Faulkner was born on 17 June 1904 at NC.^2,3
• She was the daughter of Benjamin Lee Faulkner and Mary A. McPhail.¹
• Census*: Bessie Lee Faulkner appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Salem, Granville Co., NC. Bessie is 22 years old and single. She is living with her parents.⁴
• Marriage*: She married Canovious Alfonzo Pendergraph on 27 July 1940 at Boydton, Mecklenburg Co., VA.⁵
• Marriage*: Bessie Lee Faulkner married Thomas Morris on 30 July 1960 at Granville Co., NC.^6,7
• Divorce*: Bessie Lee Faulkner and Thomas Morris were divorced on 27 January 1964 at Granville Co., NC.⁸
• Death*: Bessie Lee Faulkner died on 23 May 1990 at Oxford, Granville Co., NC, at age 85 .⁶

Betsy Faulkner

• Father: Johnson Faulkner b. b 1757

• Birth*: Betsy Faulkner was born in 1780 at VA.¹
• She was the daughter of Johnson Faulkner.
• Marriage*: Betsy Faulkner married Benjamin F. Chiles on 17 October 1797 at Halifax Co., VA; Johnson Faulkner, father of Betsy Faulkner consents. Surity by Jacob Faulkner. Witnessed by William Faulkner and married by Rev. Reuben Pickett.²