Faulkner's of Sandy Creek

Jeffrey Grayson Forkner¹

M, b. 26 April 1895, d. 26 October 1918

Father: Joseph Robert Forkner¹ b. 19 Apr 1849, d. 11 Jun 1900
Mother: Sally Ann Inman¹ b. 6 Sep 1856, d. 13 Feb 1930

Birth*: Jeffrey Grayson Forkner was born on 26 April 1895 at Surry Co., NC.¹
He was the son of Joseph Robert Forkner and Sally Ann Inman.¹
Death*: Jeffrey Grayson Forkner died on 26 October 1918 at Long Hill, Surry Co., NC, at age 23 .¹

Citations

[S1314] Unknown volume, Surry Co., N.C. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Jesse Forkner

M, b. 21 October 1798, d. 13 September 1844

Father: Isaac Forkner b. 12 May 1775, d. 22 Jan 1863
Mother: Mourning Lawrence

Birth*: Jesse Forkner was born on 21 October 1798 at NC.^1,2
He was the son of Isaac Forkner and Mourning Lawrence.
Marriage*: Jesse Forkner married Hannah Cornelious on 13 October 1817 at VA.³
Occupation*: Jesse Forkner was the Sheriff of Henry County from 14 August 1829 to 5 August 1833 at Henry Co., IN.⁴
Death*: He died on 13 September 1844 at Anderson, Madison Co., IN, at age 45 .^1,3
Census*: He appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Richland, Madison Co., IN. Jesse has died and Hannah is head of the house. She is 50 years old and was born in Virginia. She has real estate valued at $1,000.⁵

Family: Hannah Cornelious b. 15 May 1800, d. 3 Dec 1860

Samuel Forkner+⁵ b. 3 Nov 1821, d. 5 Sep 1872
Madison Forkner+ b. 21 Oct 1824, d. 27 Jan 1869
Francena Forkner³ b. 22 Nov 1827, d. 12 Mar 1904
Susan Forkner⁵ b. 20 Aug 1828, d. 11 Feb 1910
Rebecca Forkner⁵ b. c 1831
Isaac Forkner⁵ b. c 1833
Teressa Forkner⁵ b. 18 Apr 1836, d. 14 Mar 1911

Citations

[S332] Unknown compiler, "Parker, Ken Family Page", Ancestral File.
[S200] Mona Forkner Paulas, The Forkner Clan Vol II, page 251.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S1848] George Hazzard, History of Henry County, Indiana.
[S1575] 1850 Madison Co., Ind. Census.

Jesse Forkner

M, b. 17 June 1819

Father: Henry Forkner b. 17 Jul 1773, d. 1842
Mother: Frances Howell b. 8 Apr 1773, d. a 25 Jul 1850

Birth*: Jesse Forkner was born on 17 June 1819 at Estill Co., KY.
He was the son of Henry Forkner and Frances Howell.

Jesse Forkner¹

M, b. circa 1846

Father: Samuel Forkner¹ b. 3 Nov 1821, d. 5 Sep 1872
Mother: Mary Elizabeth McShirley¹ b. c 1824

Birth*: Jesse Forkner was born circa 1846 at IN.¹
He was the son of Samuel Forkner and Mary Elizabeth McShirley.¹

Citations

[S1575] 1850 Madison Co., Ind. Census.

Jesse Forkner¹

M, b. 8 February 1847, d. 12 August 1920

Jesse Forkner and wife Rutha Hanks

Father: Henry D. Forkner¹ b. 24 Oct 1812, d. 8 Jul 1888
Mother: Sarah Bowen¹ b. 29 Mar 1814, d. 8 Sep 1892

Birth*: Jesse Forkner was born on 8 February 1847 at Bowen, Powell Co., KY.¹
He was the son of Henry D. Forkner and Sarah Bowen.¹
Marriage*: Jesse Forkner married Rutha E. Hanks on 28 November 1867 at Powell Co., KY.¹
Death*: Jesse Forkner died on 12 August 1920 at Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY, at age 73 .¹
Burial*: He was buried circa 14 August 1920 at Faulkner Cemetery, Bowen, Powell Co., KY.¹

Family: Rutha E. Hanks b. 7 Jan 1848, d. 21 Jan 1930

Citations

[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Jesse Robert Forkner¹

M, b. circa July 1865, d. 7 September 1902

Father: Samuel Forkner¹ b. c 1831, d. 27 Jul 1873
Mother: Charlotte Frances Bradley¹ b. c 1843, d. 10 Dec 1902

Birth*: Jesse Robert Forkner was born circa July 1865 at Surry Co., NC.^1,2
He was the son of Samuel Forkner and Charlotte Frances Bradley.¹
Marriage*: Jesse Robert Forkner married Martha Jeanette Redman on 25 September 1889 at Surry Co., NC.³
Census*: Jesse Robert Forkner appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Pilot, Surry Co., NC. Jesse is 35 and is employed as the postmaster.²
Death*: He died on 7 September 1902 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., NC.⁴

Family: Martha Jeanette Redman b. Oct 1871, d. 21 Jun 1935

Elma Bessaida Forkner² b. 20 Sep 1890, d. 17 Apr 1964
Granville Blaine Forkner+² b. 14 Jul 1892, d. 15 Jan 1977
Sonia M. Forkner² b. Jun 1895, d. 27 Nov 1973
Birtie Mae Forkner² b. 2 Jun 1898, d. 20 Oct 1984
Coy Samuel Forkner⁵ b. 10 Jul 1901, d. 4 Jan 1912

Citations

[S1466] 1870 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1469] 1900 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S862] Unknown author, North Carolina Marriage Collection 1741 - 2000.
[S2125] Statesville Landmark, 12 Sep 1902.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Jesse Sam Forkner¹

M, b. 15 September 1904, d. 20 March 1997

Father: Samuel Lawrence Forkner¹ b. 26 May 1869, d. 1 Aug 1911
Mother: Jettie Cook¹ b. 25 Feb 1871, d. 16 Nov 1940

Birth*: Jesse Sam Forkner was born on 15 September 1904 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., NC.¹
He was the son of Samuel Lawrence Forkner and Jettie Cook.¹
Death*: Jesse Sam Forkner died on 20 March 1997 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 92 .²

Citations

[S1470] 1910 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S2229] Unknown volume, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004, www.Ancestry.com.

Jessica Lucinda Forkner^1,2

F, b. 18 January 1872, d. 28 October 1940

Father: Rev. James Golden Forkner¹ b. Nov 1848, d. 30 Oct 1906
Mother: Sarah Jane Orr¹ b. 16 Mar 1844, d. 7 Jun 1909

Birth*: Jessica Lucinda Forkner was born on 18 January 1872 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,2,3
She was the daughter of Rev. James Golden Forkner and Sarah Jane Orr.¹
Marriage*: Jessica Lucinda Forkner married William S. Hodges circa 1888.²
Census*: Jessica Lucinda Forkner appeared on the census of 22 June 1900 at Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Jessie has been married 12 years. She has had 5 children and 3 are still living. Her husband W.P? Hodges is employed as a General Merchant. She and her family are living with her parents.²
Death*: She died on 28 October 1940 at Hall Co., TX, at age 68 .³

Family: William S. Hodges b. Nov 1865, d. c Feb 1908

Edith Hodges² b. Feb 1895
Gilbert Hodges² b. Jun 1897
Mandy Hodges² b. Aug 1899

Citations

[S1564] 1880 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1577] 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Jettie Emma Forkner¹

F, b. 10 July 1888, d. 17 September 1953

Father: Joseph Robert Forkner¹ b. 19 Apr 1849, d. 11 Jun 1900
Mother: Sally Ann Inman¹ b. 6 Sep 1856, d. 13 Feb 1930

Birth*: Jettie Emma Forkner was born on 10 July 1888 at NC.¹
She was the daughter of Joseph Robert Forkner and Sally Ann Inman.¹
Marriage*: Jettie Emma Forkner married Drewery Everette Nelson on 28 March 1905 at Long Hill, Surry Co., NC.^1,2
Death*: Jettie Emma Forkner died on 17 September 1953 at Roanoke, VA, at age 65 .¹

Family: Drewery Everette Nelson b. 10 Jul 1888, d. 17 Sep 1953

Citations

[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S992] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriage Collection 1741-2004, www.Ancestry.com.

Joel L. Forkner^1,2

M, b. circa 1846

Father: Thomas Forkner¹ b. c 1817
Mother: Elizabeth Tilley¹ b. c 1826

Birth*: Joel L. Forkner was born circa 1846 at Surry Co., NC.¹
He was the son of Thomas Forkner and Elizabeth Tilley.¹
Milit-Beg*: Joel L. Forkner began military service on 8 July 1864 at Lead Mines, VA, He enlisted as a Private in Capt. William H. Burrough's Company Tennessee Light Artillary.³
Marriage*: He married Nancy Ann Carey on 26 March 1872 at Monroe Co., TN.^4,5
Census*: Joel L. Forkner appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at North Fork, Washington Co., VA. Joel L. is 34. He is a farm laborer. His wife Nancy and their two children were born in Tenn.
He is enumerated on the same page as his sister Thursey Dunman and her family and Joel's father Thomas and brother James D. who are living with Thursey.⁴

Family: Nancy Ann Carey b. c 1855

Elizabeth Forkner⁴ b. c 1874
John Thomas Faulkner⁴ b. 24 Mar 1876, d. 19 Feb 1955

Citations

[S1191] 1850 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1313] 1860 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S2182] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - Tenn.
[S2181] 1880 Washington Co., Va. Census.
[S1481] Unknown volume, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002, unknown repository.

John Forkner

M, b. circa 1767, d. 1845

Father: William Faulkner b. c 1720
Mother: (?) Falconar

Birth*: John Forkner was born circa 1767 at NC.
He was the son of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.
Deed: John Forkner recorded a deed on 3 April 1780 at Surry Co., NC. He was granted 200 acres on Buffelon Creek by the state of N.C.¹
Deed: He recorded a deed on 3 November 1784 at Surry Co., NC. He was granted 50 acres by the State of N.C.²
Marriage*: He married Sarah (?) before 1785 at NC.³
Deed: John Forkner recorded a deed on 14 September 1785 at Surry Co., NC. John Faulkner and his wife Sarah sell 200 acres on Buffalow Creek of Mays River for 60 pounds to Thomas Lavern.³
Census*: He appeared on the census of 13 February 1786 at Surry Co., NC. One white male 21-60 years old, 5 white males under 21 and above 60. and four white females of all ages.⁴
Deed*: He recorded a deed on 7 December 1793 at Surry Co., NC. John Forkner purchased 100 acres from Thomas Patison for 50 pounds. The land was located on the southwest side of Tarrarat River adjoining Griffeys old line. Witnesses: William Forkner and Enoch Grimes.⁵
Deed: He recorded a deed on 2 October 1800 at Surry Co., NC. John purchased 100 acres on Stewarts creek from Thomas P. Clark for $250.⁶
Death*: He died in 1845 .

Family: Sarah (?) b. c 1765

Marriage*: He married Sarah (?) before 1785 at NC.³

Citations

[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book B, page 133.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book C, page 36.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book C, page 250.
[S274] 1786 Surry Co., N.C. State Census.
[S264] Mrs. W. O. Absher, Surry County, N.C. Deeds Books D, E, and F 1779-1797.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book I, page 518.

John Forkner

M, b. 1835, d. 19 August 1864

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

Family: Minerva Hill b. c 1838

Marriage*: He married Minerva Hill circa 1854 at TN.²

Susan Forkner² b. c 1855
Lawrence Forkner² b. c 1857
Thomas Forkner² b. c 1860

Citations

[S1560] 1850 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1558] 1860 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1561] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - Union - Tenn.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

John Forkner¹

M, b. circa 1848

Father: Samuel Forkner¹ b. 3 Nov 1821, d. 5 Sep 1872
Mother: Mary Elizabeth McShirley¹ b. c 1824

Birth*: John Forkner was born circa 1848 at IN.¹
He was the son of Samuel Forkner and Mary Elizabeth McShirley.¹

Citations

[S1575] 1850 Madison Co., Ind. Census.

John F. Forkner^1,2

M, b. 12 June 1870, d. 2 January 1945

Father: Rev. James Golden Forkner¹ b. Nov 1848, d. 30 Oct 1906
Mother: Sarah Jane Orr¹ b. 16 Mar 1844, d. 7 Jun 1909

Birth*: John F. Forkner was born on 12 June 1870 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,3
He was the son of Rev. James Golden Forkner and Sarah Jane Orr.¹
Marriage*: John F. Forkner married Ada Ellen Gosdin circa 1894.³
Death*: John F. Forkner died on 2 January 1945 at Hall Co., TX, at age 74 .³

Family: Ada Ellen Gosdin b. 9 Feb 1875, d. 27 Dec 1940

Citations

[S1576] 1870 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1564] 1880 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

John Landon Forkner¹

M, b. 27 December 1870, d. 18 May 1900

Father: Martin Henry Forkner¹ b. 18 Oct 1844, d. 12 Apr 1928
Mother: Martha Russell¹ b. 11 Apr 1848, d. 2 Jan 1938

Birth*: John Landon Forkner was born on 27 December 1870 at Laclede Co., MO.¹
He was the son of Martin Henry Forkner and Martha Russell.¹
Death*: John Landon Forkner died on 18 May 1900 at Laclede Co., MO, at age 29 .¹

Citations

[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

John Larue Forkner

M, b. 20 January 1844, d. 26 October 1926

John Larue Forkner

Father: Micajah C. Forkner b. 25 Jun 1814, d. 11 Aug 1879
Mother: Elizabeth Allen b. 7 Mar 1814, d. 3 Jun 1849

Birth*: John Larue Forkner was born on 20 January 1844 at Henry Co., IN.¹
He was the son of Micajah C. Forkner and Elizabeth Allen.
Marriage*: John Larue Forkner married Anna B. Hemley on 25 March 1873 at Henry Co., IN.^2,3
Marriage*: John Larue Forkner married Mary Carson Watson in 1878.²
Occupation*: John Larue Forkner was Purchased a 1/3 interest in the Exchange Bank of Anderson (Later the National Exchange Bank) and served as Cashier for a period of 16 years. between 1883 and 1899 at Anderson, IN.⁴
Occupation: He was was one of the incorporators of the Citizens Natural Gas Company and served as President for five years. circa 1890 at Anderson, IN.²
Death*: He died on 26 October 1926 at Madison Co., IN, at age 82 .¹

Family 1: Anna B. Hemley b. c 1852, d. 13 Oct 1876

Marriage*: He married Anna B. Hemley on 25 March 1873 at Henry Co., IN.^2,3

Emma Neff Forkner² b. c 1874

Family 2: Mary Carson Watson b. 28 Apr 1857, d. 8 Apr 1942

Marriage*: John Larue Forkner married Mary Carson Watson in 1878.²

Wade Hampton Forkner⁵ b. c 1879, d. c 1883
Nellie Grant Forkner⁵

Citations

[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S765] Unknown author, Men of Progress Indiana, pg 315.
[S1652] Unknown volume, Indiana Marriages 1811 -1959, unknown repository.
[S765] Unknown author, Men of Progress Indiana, pg 314.
[S765] Unknown author, Men of Progress Indiana.

John N. Forkner¹

M, b. 29 September 1852, d. 7 January 1932

Father: Thomas H. Forkner¹ b. 3 Jul 1830, d. 2 Mar 1906
Mother: Julia Ann McGuire¹ b. May 1829, d. 2 May 1898

Birth*: John N. Forkner was born on 29 September 1852 at TN.¹
He was the son of Thomas H. Forkner and Julia Ann McGuire.¹
Marriage*: John N. Forkner married Elizabeth M. Galyon on 18 June 1879 at Loudon Co., TN.²
Death*: John N. Forkner died on 7 January 1932 at Loudon Co., TN, at age 79 .³

Family: Elizabeth M. Galyon b. 4 Sep 1857, d. 7 Oct 1913

Citations

[S1558] 1860 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1481] Unknown volume, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002, unknown repository.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Jonas Forkner

M, b. 27 October 1804, d. 17 September 1872

Father: Henry Forkner b. 17 Jul 1773, d. 1842
Mother: Frances Howell b. 8 Apr 1773, d. a 25 Jul 1850

Birth*: Jonas Forkner was born on 27 October 1804 at Estill Co., KY.
He was the son of Henry Forkner and Frances Howell.
Marriage*: Jonas Forkner married Nancy Bowen circa 1827 at KY.
Marriage*: Jonas Forkner married Elizabeth Holmes on 12 August 1853 at Powell Co., KY.¹
Death*: Jonas Forkner died on 17 September 1872 at Stanton, Powell Co., KY, at age 67 .²
Burial: He was buried circa 18 September 1872 at Stanton Cemetery, Stanton, Powell Co., KY.²

Family 1: Nancy Bowen b. 19 Oct 1806, d. 16 Oct 1852

Squire Forkner³ b. c 1846, d. 11 Nov 1852

Family 2: Elizabeth Holmes b. c 1828

Citations

[S881] Unknown volume, Kentucky Marriages 1852 - 1914, unknown repository.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S449] Unknown volume, Kentucky Death Records 1852 - 1953, unknown repository.

Jonathan Forkner

M, b. circa 1795

Father: Sugar Forkner b. c 1766, d. a 25 Mar 1841
Mother: Priscilla Robertson b. c 1770

Birth*: Jonathan Forkner was born circa 1795 at Granville Co., NC.¹
He was the son of Sugar Forkner and Priscilla Robertson.
Marriage*: Jonathan Forkner married Margaret Falls on 31 October 1822 at Greene Co., TN.
Census: Jonathan Forkner appeared on the census of 16 October 1850 at Claiborne Co., TN. Jonathan is 55 years old and was born in NC. He is a farmer and owns real estate valued at $300.²
Census*: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Claiborne Co., TN. Jonathan Fortner is 60 and Margaret is 54; living with them is Eliza, age 20, Louiza age 15, Louiza age 12, Peter Fulps age 60.¹
Census: He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 at Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN. Jonathan is 80 years old and Margaret is 63.³

Family: Margaret Falls b. 1801

Sarah Jane Fortner b. 1823
Mary Anna Fortner+ b. 24 Sep 1824, d. 10 Jul 1902
John Fortner+ b. 1825, d. 1885
James Smith Fortner+ b. 4 Sep 1828, d. 11 Nov 1910
Solomon Fortner+ b. 1831
Eliza Jane Fortner b. 1833
Elisha Fortner+ b. 12 Feb 1835, d. 5 Jun 1894
Elijah Fortner b. 1837, d. 1864
Melvina Fortner b. 1841
Martha M. Fortner b. 29 Sep 1842, d. May 1909
Louisa M. Fortner+ b. 1844
Loueza Fortner b. 23 Nov 1846

Citations

[S1369] 1860 Claiborne Co., Tn. Census.
[S648] 1850 Claiborne Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1370] 1870 Claiborne Co., Tn. Census.

Joseph Forkner

M, b. circa 1766

Father: William Faulkner b. c 1720
Mother: (?) Falconar

Marriage*: Joseph Forkner married (?) Forkner.
Birth*: Joseph Forkner was born circa 1766 at NC.
He was the son of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.
Deed*: Joseph Forkner recorded a deed on 18 December 1799 at Surry Co., NC. Joseph was granted 50 acres by the State of N.C. on the south side of Cadles Creek.¹
Deed: He recorded a deed on 20 December 1803 at Surry Co., NC. Joseph was granted 100 acres by the State of N.C.²
Deed: He recorded a deed on 9 January 1808 at Surry Co., NC. Joseph purchases 50 acres for $200 from William Fields.³
Census: He appeared on the census of 1810 at Surry Co., NC. In Joseph's household, he is between 26 and 44 years old as is his wife. There are four white males born between 1800 and 1810. There are two white males born between 1795 and 1800. There is one white female born between 1795 and 1800. And, there is one slave.⁴
Deed: He recorded a deed on 4 April 1812 at Surry Co., NC. Joseph sells 200 acres for $250 to John Davis. The property adjoins Lewis Forkner's line.⁵
Census*: He appeared on the census of 11 December 1850 at Panola Co., MS. Not sure that this is the same Joseph. However, he is approx. the same age and this family did imigrate to Miss. Joseph is 86 years old and was born in N.C. Living with him is Nancy Falkner, age 34 born in Alabama. Also living with him is Lucinda Falkner, age 5 born in Mississippi.⁶

Family: (?) Forkner

Marriage*: He married (?) Forkner.

Rev. Isaac Forkner+ b. 25 Dec 1794, d. 7 Apr 1873
William Faulkner+ b. c 1795, d. c 1842
Nancy Forkner b. c 1795

Citations

[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book I, page 260.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book K, page 458.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book N, page 137.
[S1471] 1810 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book N, page 136.
[S654] 1850 Panola Co., Miss. Census.

Joseph Forkner

M, b. 7 July 1807

Father: Thomas Forkner b. 26 Oct 1780, d. 1830
Mother: Martha Patsy Lawrence b. c 1781, d. Aug 1869

Birth*: Joseph Forkner was born on 7 July 1807 at Surry Co., NC.
He was the son of Thomas Forkner and Martha Patsy Lawrence.
Marriage*: Joseph Forkner married Sarah "Sally" Samuel on 28 February 1830 at Stokes Co., NC.^1,2
Census*: Joseph Forkner appeared on the census of 28 August 1850 at Hollow Springs, Surry Co., NC. Joseph is 42 years old and a farmer.¹
Census: He appeared on the census of 25 July 1860 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC. Joseph is 52.³
Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1870 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC. Joseph is 62 and Sarah is 64. They are living with their son Samuel and his family.⁴

Family: Sarah "Sally" Samuel b. 1805

Samuel Forkner+¹ b. c 1831, d. 27 Jul 1873
Susan Forkner+¹ b. 23 Sep 1832, d. 23 Mar 1917
Gaulohu Forkner¹ b. c 1835
Martha Forkner¹ b. c 1837
Thomas Forkner¹ b. c 1840
Henry Forkner¹ b. c 1843
James Lawrence Forkner¹ b. c 1843, d. 19 Jun 1863
Joseph Robert Forkner+¹ b. 19 Apr 1849, d. 11 Jun 1900

Citations

[S1191] 1850 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1398] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriages 1759 - 1979, unknown repository.
[S1313] 1860 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1466] 1870 Surry Co., N.C. Census.

Joseph Forkner

M, b. 13 September 1832, d. 19 February 1864

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

Family: Mary Ann Nichols b. 13 Feb 1840, d. 1 Jun 1920

Marriage*: He married Mary Ann Nichols on 14 February 1861 at Monroe Co., TN.²

Elizabeth Jane Forkner² b. Nov 1861, d. 17 Apr 1950

Citations

[S1558] 1860 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1559] Letter, Dana Allred to John L. Faulkner, 19 March 2011.
[S1560] 1850 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1561] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - Union - Tenn.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Joseph Benjamin Forkner^1,2

M, b. 5 April 1874, d. 28 February 1948

Father: Joseph Robert Forkner¹ b. 19 Apr 1849, d. 11 Jun 1900
Mother: Sally Ann Inman¹ b. 6 Sep 1856, d. 13 Feb 1930

Birth*: Joseph Benjamin Forkner was born on 5 April 1874 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., NC.^1,2
He was the son of Joseph Robert Forkner and Sally Ann Inman.¹
Marriage*: Joseph Benjamin Forkner married Lillie Frances Stephens on 20 January 1897 at Eldora, Surry Co., NC.²
Death*: Joseph Benjamin Forkner died on 28 February 1948 at Westfield, Surry Co., NC, at age 73 .²

Family: Lillie Frances Stephens b. 12 Apr 1889, d. 13 Mar 1951

Citations

[S1468] 1880 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner^1,2,3

M, b. 29 June 1868, d. 17 June 1949

Father: Lawrence A. Forkner¹ b. 7 Feb 1839, d. 30 Aug 1881
Mother: Nancy Clara Johnston¹ b. 8 Aug 1845, d. 8 Mar 1889

Birth*: Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner was born on 29 June 1868 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,3
He was the son of Lawrence A. Forkner and Nancy Clara Johnston.¹
Marriage*: Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner married Margaret Scott on 4 February 1908 at Monroe Co., TN.²
Death*: Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner died on 17 June 1949 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 80 .³

Family: Margaret Scott b. 30 Nov 1871, d. 4 Feb 1929

Citations

[S1564] 1880 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1568] Unknown volume, Tennessee Marriages 1796 - 1950, unknown repository.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Joseph M. Forkner¹

M, b. 27 December 1873, d. 21 July 1932

Father: Archilles Carter Forkner¹ b. 25 Oct 1832, d. 11 Mar 1899
Mother: Sarah B. Dougherty¹ b. 25 Jul 1841, d. 6 Jan 1900

Birth*: Joseph M. Forkner was born on 27 December 1873 at Laclede Co., MO.¹
He was the son of Archilles Carter Forkner and Sarah B. Dougherty.¹
Marriage*: Joseph M. Forkner married Sarah Ann Cossey on 28 August 1895 at Laclede Co., MO.²
Death*: Joseph M. Forkner died on 21 July 1932 at age 58 .³

Family: Sarah Ann Cossey b. 1872, d. 4 Apr 1914

Charles Virgle Forkner b. 18 Aug 1896, d. 21 Dec 1921

Citations

[S1574] 1880 Laclede Co., Mo. Census.
[S1022] Unknown author, Missouri Marriage Records 1805 - 2002.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Joseph Nathaniel Forkner

M, b. circa 1778, d. after 17 March 1836

Father: Lewis Sr. Forkner b. 1754, d. 1818
Mother: Violet Porter d. c Apr 1806

Birth*: Joseph Nathaniel Forkner was born circa 1778 at NC.
He was the son of Lewis Sr. Forkner and Violet Porter.
Marriage*: Joseph Nathaniel Forkner married Peggy (?) circa 1800.¹
Deed*: Joseph Nathaniel Forkner recorded a deed on 10 February 1800 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis sells to Joseph Forkner for 50 pounds 150 acres on Cadle Creek being part of tract purchased from John Bartlett.²
Death*: He died after 17 March 1836 at Surry Co., NC.¹

Family: Peggy (?) b. c 1790

Frances Forkner+¹ b. c 1813, d. c 1856
Thomas Jefferson Forkner+¹ b. c 1819, d. 23 Dec 1900

Citations

[S1845] Surry Co., N.C. Will unknown file number.
[S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book H, page 263.

Joseph Robert Forkner^1,2,3

M, b. 19 April 1849, d. 11 June 1900

Father: Joseph Forkner¹ b. 7 Jul 1807
Mother: Sarah "Sally" Samuel¹ b. 1805

Birth*: Joseph Robert Forkner was born on 19 April 1849 at Surry Co., NC.^1,3
He was the son of Joseph Forkner and Sarah "Sally" Samuel.¹
Marriage*: Joseph Robert Forkner married Sally Ann Inman on 7 May 1872 at Surry Co., NC.²
Occupation*: Joseph Robert Forkner was Postmaster before June 1900 at Forge, Surry Co., NC.⁴
Death*: He died on 11 June 1900 at Surry Co., NC, at age 51 .³

Family: Sally Ann Inman b. 6 Sep 1856, d. 13 Feb 1930

James Lawrence Forkner² b. 1 Jan 1873, d. 29 May 1932
Joseph Benjamin Forkner² b. 5 Apr 1874, d. 28 Feb 1948
Mary Alice Forkner² b. 10 Dec 1875, d. 4 Jul 1963
Drucilla Forkner² b. 1 Sep 1877, d. 29 Jul 1956
Jettie Emma Forkner³ b. 10 Jul 1888, d. 17 Sep 1953
Martha Jeanette Forkner b. 10 Jul 1888, d. 21 Jun 1935
Pearl Belle Forkner³ b. 20 Jul 1890, d. 23 May 1979
Robert Fred Forkner⁵ b. Feb 1893, d. 3 Mar 1965
Jeffrey Grayson Forkner⁶ b. 26 Apr 1895, d. 26 Oct 1918
Stella Ann Forkner b. 5 Jun 1897, d. 27 Mar 1985

Citations

[S1191] 1850 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1468] 1880 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S2249] The Mt. Airy News, 28 Jun 1900.
[S1469] 1900 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
[S1314] Unknown volume, Surry Co., N.C. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Joseph Wilson Forkner^1,2

M, b. 5 October 1867, d. 8 September 1922

Father: Rev. James Golden Forkner¹ b. Nov 1848, d. 30 Oct 1906
Mother: Sarah Jane Orr¹ b. 16 Mar 1844, d. 7 Jun 1909

Birth*: Joseph Wilson Forkner was born on 5 October 1867 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,3
He was the son of Rev. James Golden Forkner and Sarah Jane Orr.¹
Marriage*: Joseph Wilson Forkner married Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith circa 1891.⁴
Census*: Joseph Wilson Forkner appeared on the census of 23 June 1900 at Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Joseph is employed as a farmer. He and his wife Lucinda have been married for 9 years. She has had 5 children and 4 are now living.⁴
Death*: He died on 8 September 1922 at Love Co., OK, at age 54 .³

Family: Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith b. 11 Oct 1864, d. 29 Jan 1939

Julia Lee Forkner⁴ b. Sep 1894
Willie Mildred Forkner⁴ b. 14 Mar 1896, d. 7 Aug 1942
Josephine Forkner⁴ b. Apr 1899
Osie Lena Forkner⁴ b. 2 Apr 1899, d. 25 Aug 1972

Citations

[S1576] 1870 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1564] 1880 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
[S1577] 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.

Josephine Forkner¹

F, b. April 1899

Father: Joseph Wilson Forkner¹ b. 5 Oct 1867, d. 8 Sep 1922
Mother: Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith¹ b. 11 Oct 1864, d. 29 Jan 1939

Birth*: Josephine Forkner was born in April 1899 at Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.¹
She was the daughter of Joseph Wilson Forkner and Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith.¹

Citations

[S1577] 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.

Joshua Forkner¹

M, b. circa 1838, d. 9 December 1864

Father: James Forkner¹ b. 2 Feb 1805, d. 10 Sep 1871
Mother: Lydia Eliason¹ b. 19 Oct 1807, d. 15 Aug 1895

Birth*: Joshua Forkner was born circa 1838 at IN.¹
He was the son of James Forkner and Lydia Eliason.¹
Death*: Joshua Forkner died on 9 December 1864 .²

Citations

[S1832] 1850 Henry Co., Ind. Census.
[S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.