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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, d. Mar 1880
• Mother: Dorcas Martin¹ b. c 1811

• Birth*: Wiley Forkner was born circa 1830 at Greene Co., TN.¹
• He was the son of Moses Forkner and Dorcas Martin.¹
• Marriage*: Wiley Forkner married Martha Duggan circa 1852 at TN.²
• Census: Wiley Forkner appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Benton, Polk Co., TN. Wiley is 30 years old and a MIller. Martha is 26.³
• Census*: He 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.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Polk Co., TN. Wiley is 69. He was born Aug 1830. Martha is 65 and was born June 1834.⁵
• Death*: He died circa 1903 at Bradley Co., TN.⁶

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: 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
• Death*: He died on 21 October 1909 at Hartford, Blackford Co., IN, at age 71 .³

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.
• Deed: William Jr. Forkner recorded a deed on 3 November 1784 at Surry Co., NC. He was granted 300 acres by the state of N.C.¹
• Census*: He 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 50.²
• 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.³
• 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.⁴
• (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.⁵
• 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.⁶
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 9 February 1801 at Surry Co., NC. William Forkner gave 165 acres to Pleasant Forkner in consideration for the good will and affection that I have and do bear toward my well beloved son. The property described as being on Renfroes Creek fork of the Aravat River. The deed was witnessed by Thomas A. Word, Isaac Forkner and John Creed.⁷
• 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.

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

Aaron Fortner

• Father: Emanuel Faulkner b. c 1718, d. c 1798
• Mother: Elizabeth Dickerson b. c 1735, d. 1798

• Birth*: Aaron Fortner was born circa 1756 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of Emanuel Faulkner and Elizabeth Dickerson.
• Marriage*: Aaron Fortner married Keziah (?) circa 1776 at NC.
• Census*: Aaron Fortner appeared on the census of 1790 at Iredell Co., NC. Aron Fortune has 5 males under the age of 16 living with him and 4 females of all ages.¹
• Death*: He died circa 1797 at Iredell Co., NC.

Aaron Fortner

• Birth*: Aaron Fortner was born circa 1810.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Orand on 13 February 1831 at Wilkes Co., NC; Jacob Orand was the bondsman.¹

Aaron Fortner

• Birth*: Aaron Fortner was born circa 1804 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Judy Phillips on 25 April 1831 at Wilkes Co., NC.²
• Census*: Aaron Fortner appeared on the census of 1 June 1850 at Alexander Co., NC. Aaron is 46 and a farmer.¹
• Death*: He died after 1880 at Alexander Co., NC.

Aaron Fortner¹

• Father: Aaron Fortner¹ b. c 1756, d. c 1797
• Mother: Keziah (?)¹ b. c 1757

• Birth*: Aaron Fortner was born circa 1787 at Wilkes Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Aaron Fortner and Keziah (?)¹
• Marriage: Aaron Fortner married Elenor S. McEwen on 1 December 1808 at Wilkes Co., NC.

Adeline "Addie" Fortner^1,2

• Father: Newel Fortner¹ b. c 1790
• Mother: Ruth Barnes¹ b. c 1790, d. b 1850

• Birth*: Adeline "Addie" Fortner was born on 15 June 1838 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Newel Fortner and Ruth Barnes.¹
• Death*: Adeline "Addie" Fortner died on 21 December 1916 at Lower Creek, Burke Co., NC, at age 78 .¹

Ala Fortner¹

• Father: Jacob Fortner¹ b. c 1790, d. 30 Jul 1851
• Mother: Elizabeth Chambers¹ b. c 1800, d. 30 May 1887

• Birth*: Ala Fortner was born on 13 July 1830 at Greene Co., TN.¹
• She was the daughter of Jacob Fortner and Elizabeth Chambers.¹
• Death*: Ala Fortner died on 16 September 1916 at Lawrence Co., MO, at age 86 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried on 17 September 1916 at Shiloh Cemetery, Lawrence Co., MO.¹

Alice Virginia Fortner¹

• Father: Wiley Forkner¹ b. c 1830, d. c 1903
• Mother: Martha Duggan¹ b. c 1834, d. c 1903

• Birth*: Alice Virginia Fortner was born on 3 July 1867 at TN.¹
• She was the daughter of Wiley Forkner and Martha Duggan.¹
• Marriage*: Alice Virginia Fortner married Wilson L. Howard circa 1888 at TN.¹
• Death*: Alice Virginia Fortner died on 20 November 1949 at Polk Co., TN, at age 82 .¹

Amanda Permilia Fortner¹

• Father: James Smith Fortner¹ b. 4 Sep 1828, d. 11 Nov 1910
• Mother: Nancy Goin¹ b. c 1836

• Birth*: Amanda Permilia Fortner was born on 11 May 1865 at TN.¹
• She was the daughter of James Smith Fortner and Nancy Goin.¹
• Death*: Amanda Permilia Fortner died on 7 December 1883 at age 18 .¹

Andrew Fortner¹

• Father: Samuel Fortner¹ b. c 1810, d. 1868
• Mother: Mary Allred¹ b. c 1815, d. a 1880

• Birth*: Andrew Fortner was born on 1 March 1847 at AL.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Fortner and Mary Allred.¹
• Marriage*: Andrew Fortner married Eliza Jane Kelsoe on 7 November 1872 at Blount Co., AL.²
• Death*: Andrew Fortner died on 6 February 1904 at Cullman Co., AL, at age 56 .³

Andrew Fortner¹

• Father: Levi Fortner¹ b. 1846, d. 14 Sep 1914
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Harper¹ b. c 1848

• Birth*: Andrew Fortner was born circa 1870 at Blount Co., AL.¹
• He was the son of Levi Fortner and Mary Elizabeth Harper.¹

Ann Fortner¹

• Father: Levi Fortner¹ b. 1846, d. 14 Sep 1914
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Harper¹ b. c 1848

• Birth*: Ann Fortner was born circa 1874 at AL.¹
• She was the daughter of Levi Fortner and Mary Elizabeth Harper.¹