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Thomas Benton 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*: Thomas Benton Forkner was born on 24 September 1839.
• He was the son of Micajah C. Forkner and Elizabeth Allen.
• Death*: Thomas Benton Forkner died on 14 October 1869 at age 30 .

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

Thomas J. Forkner¹

• Father: Thomas Jefferson Forkner¹ b. c 1819, d. 23 Dec 1900
• Mother: Lucinda Parker¹ b. c 1826, d. 29 Mar 1889

• Birth*: Thomas J. Forkner was born circa 1846 at Buchanan Co., MO.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Forkner and Lucinda Parker.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas J. Forkner married Permelia A. Pritchett on 1 January 1874 at MIlford, Davis Co., KS.²
• Census*: Thomas J. Forkner appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Smoky Hill, Davis Co., KS. Thomas J. is 33 and a farmer.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Willow Creek, Gilliam Co., OR. He was born in Feb 1847 and is now a widower.⁴
• Death*: He died on 2 March 1925 at Wasco Co., OR.⁵

Thomas Jefferson Forkner¹

• Father: Joseph Nathaniel Forkner¹ b. c 1778, d. a 17 Mar 1836
• Mother: Peggy (?)¹ b. c 1790

• Birth*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner was born circa 1819 at Surry Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Nathaniel Forkner and Peggy (?)¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner married Lucinda Parker on 10 April 1842 at Buchanan Co., MO.²
• Census*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner appeared on the census of 6 November 1850 at Tremont, Buchanan Co., MO. Thomas J. Faulkner is 31 years old and was born in N.C.. His wife Lucinda is 24 and was also born in N.C.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 20 September 1860 at Jefferson, Jefferson Co., KS. Lucinda is listed with James Faukner. James (T.J) has personal property valued at $1,000. Son's Isaac, Thomas and Richard are listed with them but Daniel is missing.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 20 December 1870 at Davis, Davis Co., KS. Jeffrey is 51. He owns real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. He is employed as a farmer.⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. Thomas is 61 and Lucinda is 57. Thomas works on a farm.⁶
• Death*: He died on 23 December 1900 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.⁷

Thomas Jefferson Forkner¹

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

• Birth*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner was born on 4 July 1879 at Conway, Laclede Co., MO.¹
• He was the son of Martin Henry Forkner and Martha Russell.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner married Becca B. Caffey on 6 October 1915 at Laclede Co., MO.²
• Death*: Thomas Jefferson Forkner died on 10 June 1952 at Conway, Laclede Co., MO, at age 72 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 12 June 1952 at Happy Home Cemetery, Webster Co., MO.¹

Thomas Richard Forkner¹

• Father: Isaac Forkner¹ b. c 1843, d. 12 Dec 1920
• Mother: Susan Abbott¹ b. c 1848

• Birth*: Thomas Richard Forkner was born circa August 1869 at KS.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Forkner and Susan Abbott.¹
• Census*: Thomas Richard Forkner appeared on the census of 21 June 1890 at Fronteer, Unita Co., WY. Thomas is a carpenter. He and Agnes have been married for 6 years.²
• Marriage*: He married Agnes Crombie on 3 October 1894 at Unita Co., WY.^2,3
• Census: Thomas Richard Forkner appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Boise, Ada Co., ID. Thomas is 39 and employed as a carpenter.⁴
• Death*: He died on 21 June 1957 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.⁵

Thursey Elizabeth Forkner¹

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

• Birth*: Thursey Elizabeth Forkner was born on 10 May 1851 at Surry Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forkner and Elizabeth Tilley.¹
• Marriage*: Thursey Elizabeth Forkner married Wiley T. Dunman on 18 March 1870 at Surry Co., NC.³
• Death*: Thursey Elizabeth Forkner died on 26 August 1897 at Washington Co., VA, at age 46 .²

Thurza Forkner

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

• Birth*: Thurza Forkner was born circa 1809 at Surry Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forkner and Martha Patsy Lawrence.
• Marriage*: Thurza Forkner married Henry Samuel on 15 January 1829 at Surry Co., NC; C. H. Hill was the bondsman.¹
• Census*: Thurza Forkner appeared on the census of 22 August 1850 at Hollow Springs, Surry Co., NC. Thursa is 40 years old. Her husband Samuel is 49 years old and a farmer. In addition to eleven children living with them is Martin Word, age 55, silversmith.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 10 September 1860 at Center, Buchanan Co., MO. Thurza is 50 years old. Her husband is 59 and employed as a farmer. They now have real estate valued at $4,800 and personal property valued at $900.³
• Death*: She died in 1882 at Buchanan Co., MO.⁴

Violet Forkner

• Father: William Jr. Forkner¹ b. c 1752, d. c 1807
• Mother: Susannah Wells b. c 1750, d. 3 Oct 1847

• Birth*: Violet Forkner was born circa 1780 at NC.
• She was the daughter of William Jr. Forkner and Susannah Wells.¹
• Marriage*: Violet Forkner married Amer Jackson on 25 November 1795 at Surry Co., NC.²
• Death*: Violet Forkner died before 1830 at Surry Co., NC.

Violet Forkner

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

• Marriage*: Violet Forkner married Henry Lawrence.¹
• Birth*: Violet Forkner was born after 1776 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Lewis Sr. Forkner and Violet Porter.

Wade Hampton Forkner¹

• Father: John Larue Forkner¹ b. 20 Jan 1844, d. 26 Oct 1926
• Mother: Mary Carson Watson¹ b. 28 Apr 1857, d. 8 Apr 1942

• Birth*: Wade Hampton Forkner was born circa 1879.¹
• He was the son of John Larue Forkner and Mary Carson Watson.¹
• Death*: Wade Hampton Forkner died circa 1883 .¹

Wiley Forkner¹

• Father: Moses Forkner¹ b. c 1797
• Mother: Dorcas Martin¹ b. c 1811

• Birth*: Wiley Forkner was born circa 1830 at TN.¹
• He was the son of Moses Forkner and Dorcas Martin.¹
• Marriage*: Wiley Forkner married Martha (?) circa 1854 at TN.²
• Census*: Wiley Forkner appeared on the census of 29 June 1870 at McMinn Co., TN. Wiley Fortner is 40 years old. He is employed as a Miller.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Polk Co., TN. Wiley is 49 years old and occupation is farmer.³

William Forkner

• Father: William Jr. Forkner b. c 1752, d. c 1807
• Mother: Susannah Wells b. c 1750, d. 3 Oct 1847

• Birth*: William Forkner was born circa 1787 at NC.
• He was the son of William Jr. Forkner and Susannah Wells.

William Forkner¹

• Father: Wyley Forkner¹ b. c 1801
• Mother: Nancy (?)¹ b. c 1812

• Birth*: William Forkner was born circa 1833 at TN.¹
• He was the son of Wyley Forkner and Nancy (?)¹

William Forkner¹

• Father: James Forkner¹ b. c 1784, d. c Apr 1858
• Mother: Mildred (Milly) Harris¹ b. c 1794

• Birth*: William Forkner was born circa 1831 at NC.¹
• He was the son of James Forkner and Mildred (Milly) Harris.¹
• Census*: William Forkner appeared on the census of 16 July 1860 at Hollow Springs, Surry Co., NC. William is 29 years old and single. He is employed as a blacksmith.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 7 July 1870 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC. Bill is 39 years old. He is a farmer with $400 in real estate and $200 in personal property. He is living with his brother Samuel.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC. He is 49 years old and a farmer. He is not married. Livinig with him is his mother Milla, age 84, and sister Debba, age 62.⁴
• Death*: He died in January 1892 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC.^5,6

William A. Forkner¹

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

• Birth*: William A. Forkner was born circa 1847 at IN.¹
• He was the son of James Forkner and Lydia Eliason.¹

William Baker 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*: William Baker Forkner was born on 31 January 1838 at IN.¹
• He was the son of Micajah C. Forkner and Elizabeth Allen.
• Marriage*: William Baker Forkner married Nancy Jane Wolfe on 2 April 1867.²
• Census*: William Baker Forkner appeared on the census of 18 July 1870 at Liberty, Henry Co., IN. William is 32 and employed as a day laborer.¹

William Daniel Forkner^1,2

William Daniel Forkner

• Father: Daniel Peter Forkner Rev.¹ b. 15 Jun 1824, d. 14 May 1894
• Mother: Lucinda Lucy Nichols¹ b. 21 Feb 1844, d. 28 Feb 1882

• Birth*: William Daniel Forkner was born on 23 September 1879 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,2
• He was the son of Daniel Peter Forkner Rev. and Lucinda Lucy Nichols.¹
• Marriage*: William Daniel Forkner married Minnie Viola Rubottom on 12 December 1919 at Love Co., OK.³
• Death*: William Daniel Forkner died on 30 October 1957 at Leon, Love Co., OK, at age 78 .²
• Burial*: He was buried circa 1 November 1957 at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Love Co., OK.⁴

William Gaines Forkner^1,2

• Father: Thomas Jefferson Forkner¹ b. c 1819, d. 23 Dec 1900
• Mother: Lucinda Parker¹ b. c 1826, d. 29 Mar 1889

• Birth*: William Gaines Forkner was born circa January 1860 at Jefferson Co., KS.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Forkner and Lucinda Parker.¹
• Census*: William Gaines Forkner appeared on the census of 20 December 1870 at Davis, Davis Co., KS. He is listed as Gains, age 11.²
• Marriage*: He married Delena Mary Doan on 15 October 1883 at San Luis Obispo Co., CA.³
• Census: William Gaines Forkner appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Fresno Co., CA. William G. is a farmer. Living with him and his family is Angeline Forkner, age 12, a niece.⁴

William H. Forkner

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

• Birth*: William H. Forkner was born in 1794 at NC.
• He was the son of Henry Forkner and Frances Howell.

William H. Forkner¹

• Father: William Raban Forkner¹ b. 29 Apr 1831, d. 1 Jan 1917
• Mother: Harriett Wilkerson¹ b. 29 Sep 1831, d. 18 Feb 1893

• Birth*: William H. Forkner was born in 1858 at NC.¹
• He was the son of William Raban Forkner and Harriett Wilkerson.¹
• Marriage*: William H. Forkner married Margery Ellen Berry on 7 May 1901 at Union Co., KY.²
• Death*: William H. Forkner died in 1943 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.³

William Jr. Forkner

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

• Birth*: William Jr. Forkner was born circa 1752 at NC.
• He was the son of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.
• Marriage*: William Jr. Forkner married Susannah Wells circa 1770.
• Census*: William Jr. Forkner appeared on the census of 13 February 1786 at Surry Co., NC. There are one white male between the ages of 21 and 60 years. Five white males under 21 and above 60. Four white females of all ages. One black 12-50 years and 4 blacks under 12 and over 50.¹
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 10 April 1787 at Surry Co., NC. James Doak to William Forkner, 20 pounds, 34 acres each side of Forkners Creek adjoining said Forkner. Witnesses: Stephen K. Smith and William Won.²
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1790 at Surry Co., NC. William Faulkner is listed in the 1790 Surry Co, N.C. Census. There are 2 white males over 16, 6 under 16 and 3 females.³
• (Witness) Deed: He witnessed the deed of John Forkner 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.⁴
• Deed: William Jr. Forkner recorded a deed on 20 March 1795 at Surry Co., NC. George Reed to William Forkner, 150 pounds, 200 acres Forkners Creek including William Forkners old improvement where George Reed now lives adjoining William Forkners land. Witnesses: John Hunt, David Chandler, and Isaac Forkner.⁵
• Death*: He died circa 1807 at Surry Co., NC.

William Lawrence Forkner¹

• 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*: William Lawrence Forkner was born on 3 April 1877 at Monroe Co., TN.^1,2
• He was the son of Lawrence A. Forkner and Nancy Clara Johnston.¹
• Marriage*: William Lawrence Forkner married Alice M. Lowe on 19 June 1907 at McMinn Co., TN.³
• Census*: William Lawrence Forkner appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at District 1, Monroe Co., TN. Will is 34. His wife Alice is 40. They have been married two years and have had no children.⁴
• Death*: He died on 11 March 1963 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 85 .²

William Raban Forkner

• Father: James Falkner b. c 1802
• Mother: Bedey Matterson b. c 1810

• Birth*: William Raban Forkner was born on 29 April 1831 at NC.¹
• He was the son of James Falkner and Bedey Matterson.
• Marriage*: William Raban Forkner married Harriett Wilkerson on 22 June 1850 at Granville Co., NC; Jesse J. Burton bondsman.²
• Census*: William Raban Forkner appeared on the census of 31 October 1850 at Ledge of Rock District, Granville Co., NC.³
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1860 at Hopkins Co., KY. William is 28 years old and employed as a farmer. He has personal property valued at $200.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 17 August 1870 at Hopkins Co., KY. William R. is 39 years old and was born in N.C.. He is employed as a Farmer.⁵
• Death*: He died on 1 January 1917 at Hopkins Co., KY, at age 85 .¹

Willie Mildred Forkner¹

• 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*: Willie Mildred Forkner was born on 14 March 1896 at Indian Territory.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Joseph Wilson Forkner and Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith.¹
• Marriage*: Willie Mildred Forkner married Thomas Alexander Boswell circa 1920.²
• Death*: Willie Mildred Forkner died on 7 August 1942 at Plaska, Hall Co., TX, at age 46 .²

Winniford Forkner

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

• Birth*: Winniford Forkner was born circa 1770 at NC.
• She was the daughter of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.

Wyley Forkner

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

• Birth*: Wyley Forkner was born circa 1801 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Sugar Forkner and Priscilla Robertson.
• Marriage*: Wyley Forkner married Nancy (?) circa 1830.
• Census*: Wyley Forkner appeared on the census of 28 October 1850 at Bradley Co., TN. Wiley is 49 years old and his wife Nancy is 38. Both were born in N.C. and all their children were born in TN.¹

Dr. Carl Winston Forsyth^1,2

• Birth*: Dr. Carl Winston Forsyth was born on 18 June 1924 at Vance Co., NC.^3,2
• Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Renn, daughter of Clifton Charlie Renn and Mary A. Gupton, on 30 December 1945 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^1,3
• Death*: Dr. Carl Winston Forsyth died on 5 February 1974 at Roxboro, Person Co., NC, at age 49 .²

Jerry Franklin Forsythe

• Birth*: Jerry Franklin Forsythe was born on 1 January 1933 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Evelyn Juanita Peoples, daughter of Albert Morgan Peoples and Virginia Bell Raines, on 5 May 1958 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Jerry Franklin Forsythe died on 12 May 2006 at MD at age 73 .²

(?) Fortner¹

• Father: William R. Fortner¹ b. c 1814
• Mother: Armieo Low¹ b. c 1811

• Birth*: (?) Fortner was born circa 1842 at NC.¹
• He was the son of William R. Fortner and Armieo Low.¹