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
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
Joseph Benjamin Forkner1,2
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
Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner1,2,3
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
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
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
Joseph Robert Forkner1,2,3
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
- Death*: Joseph Robert Forkner 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 Forkner4 b. Feb 1893, d. 3 Mar 1965
- Jeffrey Grayson Forkner5 b. 26 Apr 1895, d. 26 Oct 1918
- Stella Ann Forkner b. 5 Jun 1897, d. 27 Mar 1985
Joseph Wilson Forkner1,2
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
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
Josiah Forkner1
M, b. 14 June 1856, d. 6 February 1858
- Father: Thomas H. Forkner1 b. 3 Jul 1830, d. 2 Mar 1906
- Mother: Julia Ann McGuire1 b. May 1829, d. 2 May 1898
- Birth*: Josiah Forkner was born on 14 June 1856 at Monroe Co., TN.1
- He was the son of Thomas H. Forkner and Julia Ann McGuire.1
- Death*: Josiah Forkner died on 6 February 1858 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 1 .1
- Burial*: He was buried circa 7 February 1858 at Forkner Family Cemetery, Monroe Co., TN.1
Citations
- [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
Julia Elizabeth Forkner1,2
F, b. 29 August 1877, d. 19 March 1960
- Father: Lawrence Monroe Forkner1 b. 23 Apr 1854, d. 30 Dec 1943
- Mother: Melvina Sands1 b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 30 Dec 1923
- Birth*: Julia Elizabeth Forkner was born on 29 August 1877 at TN.1,2
- She was the daughter of Lawrence Monroe Forkner and Melvina Sands.1
- Marriage*: Julia Elizabeth Forkner married John Rhea Johnston on 13 November 1899 at Monroe Co., TN.3
- Death*: Julia Elizabeth Forkner died on 19 March 1960 at Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN, at age 82 .2
Family: John Rhea Johnston b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 17 Aug 1950
Julia Lee Forkner1
F, b. September 1894
- 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*: Julia Lee Forkner was born in September 1894 at Indian Territory.1
- She was the daughter of Joseph Wilson Forkner and Lucinda "Lucy" Ada Nesmith.1
Citations
- [S1577] 1900 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.
Karey Forkner
F, b. circa 1772
- Father: William Jr. Forkner b. c 1752, d. c 1807
- Mother: Susannah Wells b. c 1750, d. 3 Oct 1847
- Marriage*: Karey Forkner married (?) Harris.
- Birth*: Karey Forkner was born circa 1772 at NC.
- She was the daughter of William Jr. Forkner and Susannah Wells.
Family: (?) Harris b. c 1770
Katie Forkner1
F, b. circa 1875, d. 25 January 1940
- Father: Samuel Forkner1 b. c 1835, d. 8 Feb 1899
- Mother: E.Anna Wade1 b. c 1841
- Birth*: Katie Forkner was born circa 1875 at Surry Co., NC.1
- She was the daughter of Samuel Forkner and E.Anna Wade.1
- Marriage*: Katie Forkner married David Longridge on 27 August 1903 at Mt. Airy, Surry Co., NC.2
- Death*: Katie Forkner died on 25 January 1940 at Morganton, Burke Co., NC.3
- Burial*: She was buried circa 27 January 1940 at Forkner Cemetery, Mt. Airy, Surry Co., NC.4
Family: David Longridge b. 8 Mar 1862, d. 31 Mar 1914
Lavinia Forkner1
F, b. circa 1838
- Father: Wyley Fortner1 b. c 1801
- Mother: Nancy (?)1 b. c 1812
- Birth*: Lavinia Forkner was born circa 1838 at TN.1
- She was the daughter of Wyley Fortner and Nancy (?)1
Citations
- [S16] 1850 Bradley Co., Tn. Census.
Lawrence Forkner
M, b. circa 1803, d. January 1891
- Father: Thomas Forkner b. 26 Oct 1780, d. 1830
- Mother: Martha Patsy Lawrence b. c 1781, d. Aug 1869
- Birth*: Lawrence Forkner was born circa 1803 at Surry Co., NC.
- He was the son of Thomas Forkner and Martha Patsy Lawrence.
- Marriage*: Lawrence Forkner married Jestuana Golden on 22 May 1826 at Surry Co., NC; Lawrence Forkner married Jesten Golden 22 May 1826 in Surry Co., N.C.. John McGilvary was bondsman.1,2
- Census: Lawrence Forkner appeared on the census of 1830 at Roane Co., TN. He and his wife are listed with one child under 5 years old. He is indexed as Lawrence Fathner.3
- Census: He appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at District 3, Monroe Co., TN. Laurena Herkner(as indexed by Ancestry.com) is 46 years old. He is a farmer and has real estate valued at $2,000.4
- Census*: He appeared on the census of July 1860 at Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence Forkner is 56 years old and a farmer. He and Justeen were both born in N.C. Lawrence states that his real estate is valued at $6,000 and his personal property is $6,000.5
- Census: He appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence is 76 years old. He has remarried and his wife is now Eliza, age 33, born in Tenn.6
- Death*: He died in January 1891 at Monroe Co., TN.7
- Burial*: He was buried after January 1891 at Forkner Cemetery, Monroe Co., TN.7
Family: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879
- Marriage*: He married Jestuana Golden on 22 May 1826 at Surry Co., NC; Lawrence Forkner married Jesten Golden 22 May 1826 in Surry Co., N.C.. John McGilvary was bondsman.1,2
- Sarah Forkner+ b. Nov 1828, d. 29 Oct 1904
- Thomas H. Forkner+ b. 3 Jul 1830, d. 2 Mar 1906
- Joseph Forkner+ b. 13 Sep 1832, d. 19 Feb 1864
- John Forkner+ b. 1835, d. 19 Aug 1864
- Martha Forkner b. c 1836
- Lawrence A. Forkner+ b. 7 Feb 1839, d. 30 Aug 1881
- Elizabeth Forkner b. 30 Apr 1841, d. 16 Dec 1916
- Nancy Forkner+ b. 22 Sep 1843, d. 2 Sep 1922
- Rev. James Golden Forkner+ b. Nov 1848, d. 30 Oct 1906
Citations
- [S200] Mona Forkner Paulas, The Forkner Clan Vol II, page 235.
- [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number, page 2626 bond #144496.
- [S1562] 1830 Roane Co., Tenn. Census.
- [S1560] 1850 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
- [S1558] 1860 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census, pg 312.
- [S1564] 1880 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
- [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
Lawrence Forkner1
M, b. circa 1857
- Father: John Forkner1 b. 1835, d. 19 Aug 1864
- Mother: Minerva Hill1 b. c 1838
- Birth*: Lawrence Forkner was born circa 1857 at Monroe Co., TN.1
- He was the son of John Forkner and Minerva Hill.1
Citations
- [S1558] 1860 Monroe Co., Tenn. Census.
Lawrence A. Forkner1
M, b. 7 February 1839, d. 30 August 1881
- Father: Lawrence Forkner b. c 1803, d. Jan 1891
- Mother: Jestuana Golden b. c 1805, d. 20 May 1879
- Birth*: Lawrence A. Forkner was born on 7 February 1839 at Monroe Co., TN.
- He was the son of Lawrence Forkner and Jestuana Golden.
- Marriage*: Lawrence A. Forkner married Nancy Clara Johnston on 29 November 1866 at Monroe Co., TN.2,3,4
- Census*: Lawrence A. Forkner appeared on the census of 9 June 1880 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence Jr. is 40 years old and employed as a farmer. His wife Nancy C. is 35.2
- Death*: He died on 30 August 1881 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 42 .
- Burial*: He was buried circa 31 August 1881 at Forkner Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe Co., TN.1
Family: Nancy Clara Johnston b. 8 Aug 1845, d. 8 Mar 1889
- Rev. Joseph Franklin Forkner2 b. 29 Jun 1868, d. 17 Jun 1949
- Frederick B. Forkner2 b. 26 Apr 1871, d. 1 May 1935
- Mary Louella Forkner2 b. 15 Jul 1874, d. 28 Sep 1965
- William Lawrence Forkner2 b. 3 Apr 1877, d. 11 Mar 1963
- Caroline Forkner2 b. c Nov 1879
Lawrence Larue Forkner1
M, b. 21 January 1868, d. 24 March 1937
- Father: William Baker Forkner1 b. 31 Jan 1838, d. 21 Oct 1909
- Mother: Nancy Jane Wolfe1 b. 15 Jan 1841, d. 15 Apr 1923
- Birth*: Lawrence Larue Forkner was born on 21 January 1868 at Henry Co., IN.1,2
- He was the son of William Baker Forkner and Nancy Jane Wolfe.1
- Death*: Lawrence Larue Forkner died on 24 March 1937 at Blackford Co., IN, at age 69 .2
Lawrence Monroe Forkner1
M, b. 23 April 1854, d. 30 December 1943
- Father: Thomas H. Forkner1 b. 3 Jul 1830, d. 2 Mar 1906
- Mother: Julia Ann McGuire1 b. May 1829, d. 2 May 1898
- Birth*: Lawrence Monroe Forkner was born on 23 April 1854 at Monroe Co., TN; This is the birth date from the grave stone.1,2,3
- He was the son of Thomas H. Forkner and Julia Ann McGuire.1
- Marriage*: Lawrence Monroe Forkner married Melvina Sands on 3 October 1876 at Monroe Co., TN.4,5
- Census*: Lawrence Monroe Forkner appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence is 26 year old and employed as a farmer.4
- Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at District 2, Monroe Co., TN. Lawrence is a farmer. He and Vina have been married for 23 years. They have had two children and they are still living.2
- Death*: He died on 30 December 1943 at Monroe Co., TN, at age 89 .3
Family: Melvina Sands b. 13 Nov 1855, d. 30 Dec 1923
- Julia Elizabeth Forkner4 b. 29 Aug 1877, d. 19 Mar 1960
- Benjamin S. Forkner4 b. c Feb 1879, d. 25 Aug 1948
Lemina P. Forkner1
F, b. circa 1866
- 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*: Lemina P. Forkner was born circa 1866 at Laclede Co., MO.1
- She was the daughter of Archilles Carter Forkner and Sarah B. Dougherty.1
Citations
- [S1574] 1880 Laclede Co., Mo. Census.
Leonadis Olander Forkner1
M, b. circa 1864, d. 24 February 1944
- 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*: Leonadis Olander Forkner was born circa 1864 at MO.1
- He was the son of Archilles Carter Forkner and Sarah B. Dougherty.1
- Marriage*: Leonadis Olander Forkner married Matilda Anna L. McManus on 29 July 1886 at Laclede Co., MO.2
- Death*: Leonadis Olander Forkner died on 24 February 1944 at Seattle, King Co., WA.
Family: Matilda Anna L. McManus b. c 1868
Lewis Forkner
M, b. circa 1777
- Father: William Jr. Forkner b. c 1752, d. c 1807
- Mother: Susannah Wells b. c 1750, d. 3 Oct 1847
- Birth*: Lewis Forkner was born circa 1777 at NC.
- He was the son of William Jr. Forkner and Susannah Wells.
- Deed*: Lewis Forkner recorded a deed on 7 July 1794 at Surry Co., NC. He was granted 10 acres by the State of NC.1
Citations
- [S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book F, page 51.
Lewis Forkner
M, b. circa 1810
- Birth*: Lewis Forkner was born circa 1810.
- Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Eaton on 8 December 1830 at Surry Co., NC.
Family: Elizabeth Eaton b. c 1810
Lewis Jefferson Forkner1
M, b. 16 February 1875, d. 3 March 1928
- Father: Richard A. Forkner1 b. c 1849, d. 22 Dec 1894
- Mother: Delpha A. Pritchett1 b. c 1857
- Birth*: Lewis Jefferson Forkner was born on 16 February 1875 at KS.1
- He was the son of Richard A. Forkner and Delpha A. Pritchett.1
- Census*: Lewis Jefferson Forkner appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Mariposa Co., CA. Louis J. is 35 years old and single. He is employed as a laborer and is living a couple of doors away from his uncle Isaac Forkner and his family.2
- Death*: He died on 3 March 1928 at Curry Co., OR, at age 53 .
Lewis Jr. Forkner
M, b. circa 1782, d. 1817
- Father: Lewis Sr. Forkner b. 1754, d. 1818
- Mother: Violet Porter d. c Apr 1806
- Birth*: Lewis Jr. Forkner was born circa 1782 at NC.
- He was the son of Lewis Sr. Forkner and Violet Porter.
- Death*: Lewis Jr. Forkner died in 1817 .
Lewis Sr. Forkner
M, b. 1754, d. 1818
- Father: William Faulkner b. c 1720
- Mother: (?) Falconar
- Birth*: Lewis Sr. Forkner was born in 1754 at NC.
- He was the son of William Faulkner and (?) Falconar.
- Marriage*: Lewis Sr. Forkner married Violet Porter circa 1775.
- Deed*: Lewis Sr. Forkner recorded a deed on 27 December 1794 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis Forkner, Edmond Hodges, and Obed Baker, Elders of the Baptist Church in the Hollow Settlement were given 10 acres of land on Loville Creek at t he middle fork of Ararat River. The land is contained in a tract granted to Charles Word by the State of N.C.. The land was given in consideration of the real desire he has to promote the worship of the only true God and the encouragement of schools of useful knowledge.1
- (Witness) Deed: He witnessed the deed of Thomas Adams Word on 27 December 1794 at Surry Co., NC; He deeded to Lewis Forkner, Edmund Hodges, and Obediah Baker, Elders of Baptist Church in Hollow Settlement, for the "desire said Word has to promote worship of the only true God and encouragement of Schools of Knowledge," 10 acres on Lovins Creek, middle fork of Tarrarat River, Donaldsons School House Branch; part of state grant to Charles Word (specifies Elders give free priviledge for worship of God of other established churches except when in use by Baptists, to keep up Schools and by no means erect Dwelling houses, houses of public drinking places or any other practice of immorality). Wit: richard Laurance, Matthew Davis, John McKinney, Sr.(There are loose estates papers at the NC Archives.)2
- Deed*: Lewis Sr. Forkner recorded a deed on 20 July 1795 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis Forkner purchased 100 acres from David Humphreys for 150 pounds Virginia Currency. The property was formerly property of Thomas Smith by deed 3 Apr 1780 on waters of Renfroe Creek where public waggon road crosses said creek. Wit: Benjamin Humphreys and Thomas A. Word.3
- Deed: He recorded a deed on 9 July 1798 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis purchased from Solomon Lowry a house and fifty acres of land on Cadler Creek for 100 pounds.4
- Census*: He appeared on the census of 1800 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis is over 45 year of age. His wife is also older than 45. Living with him are 4 males. Two are between 16 and 26 years old. One is between 10 and 16 years of age and one is under 10. There are two females under 10 and one between the ages of 10 and 16.5
- Deed*: He 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.6
- Deed: He recorded a deed on 3 March 1801 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis purchased from William Word for $150, 30 acres on the east side of Ararat River at the middle fork.7
- Marriage*: He married Mary Nunns on 23 May 1807 at Stokes Co., NC.8,9
- Death*: Lewis Sr. Forkner died in 1818 at Logan Co., KY.
Family 1: Violet Porter d. c Apr 1806
- Marriage*: He married Violet Porter circa 1775.
- Violet Forkner b. a 1776
- Jean Forkner b. a 1776
- Joseph Nathaniel Forkner+ b. c 1778, d. a 17 Mar 1836
- Priscella Forkner+ b. c 1780, d. a Jul 1880
- Thomas Forkner+ b. 26 Oct 1780, d. 1830
- Lewis Jr. Forkner b. c 1782, d. 1817
- Sally Forkner b. c 1785
- Porter Forkner+ b. c 1789, d. 15 Sep 1859
- Pleasant Forkner+ b. c 1790
- Martha "Patsy" Forkner+ b. c 1793, d. a Nov 1850
- Susanna Forkner+ b. c 1797, d. 1874
Family 2: Mary Nunns
- Marriage*: Lewis Sr. Forkner married Mary Nunns on 23 May 1807 at Stokes Co., NC.8,9
Citations
- [S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book F, page 173.
- [S41] Jo White Linn, Surry County N.C. Will Abstracts Vol 1-3 1771-1827.
- [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 H, page 88.
- [S403] 1800 Surry Co., N.C. Census.
- [S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book H, page 263.
- [S2544] Surry Co., N.C. Deeds unknown file number, Book I, page 279.
- [S200] Mona Forkner Paulas, The Forkner Clan Vol II.
- [S1398] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriages 1759 - 1979, unknown repository.
Lottie Forkner1
F, b. May 1886
- Father: Richard A. Forkner1 b. c 1849, d. 22 Dec 1894
- Mother: Delpha A. Pritchett1 b. c 1857
- Birth*: Lottie Forkner was born in May 1886 at CA.1
- She was the daughter of Richard A. Forkner and Delpha A. Pritchett.1
Citations
- [S1985] 1900 Humbolt Co., Ca. Census.