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Foy Belvin¹

• Birth*: Foy Belvin was born on 6 December 1913 at Wake Co., NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Willie Russell Purdee Sr., son of John William Purdee and Nobie Annette Faulkner, circa 1931.¹
• Death*: Foy Belvin died on 6 December 2000 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 87 .³

Nathaniel Junius Belvin¹

• Birth*: Nathaniel Junius Belvin was born on 20 November 1865 at NC.^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Tabitha Jane Falkner, daughter of William Henry Falkner and Frances Green Ball, on 27 December 1887 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC; Witnesses: Lewis T. Pegram and H.H. Waden. Married by S.P.J. Harris.^1,4
• Death*: Nathaniel Junius Belvin died on 27 May 1951 at Petersburg, VA, at age 85 .³

Georgiana Olive Benjamin

• Birth*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin was born on 12 August 1924 at Eugene, Lane Co., OR.
• Marriage*: She married Joseph Aldon Faulkner, son of Joseph Russell Faulkner and Ella Mae "Elsie" Harris, circa 1960.
• Divorce*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin and Joseph Aldon Faulkner were divorced on 10 January 1992 at Charlottesville, VA.¹
• Death*: Georgiana Olive Benjamin died on 26 July 2013 at Fairfax, VA, at age 88 .²

Blanche Benson¹

• Birth*: Blanche Benson was born on 30 January 1907 at NC.²
• Marriage*: She married Clarence Vernon "Legs" Faulkner, son of Walter Hoke Faulkner and Flora Dale "Flaudie" Jones, on 16 July 1935 at Wake Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Blanche Benson died on 18 April 1996 at Rocky Mount, Nash Co., NC, at age 89 .²

Eliza Fenner Benton

• Father: Henry Benton b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones b. c 1785

• Birth*: Eliza Fenner Benton was born on 4 June 1817 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.
• Marriage*: Eliza Fenner Benton married Noel John Falkner, son of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark, circa 28 December 1833 at Franklin Co., NC; Falkner, Noel J. married Eliza F. Johnson in Franklin Co., N.c. 28 Dec 1833. Bondsman was Mathew P. Johnson.¹
• Deed*: Eliza Fenner Benton recorded a deed on 7 December 1839 at Franklin Co., NC. Dec 7, 1839, Noel J. Falkner and Eliza F. Falkner his wife of Granville Co., Presley Murry and wife Gellah H. Murry of Nash Co., and Nancy A. Benton of Nash Co. convey to Rhoda Jones of Franklin Co. Rhoda Jones has paid Noel J. Falkner and wife $25.95, Presley Murry and wife $25.95 and Nancy Benton $24.75 for their right, title and claim to lands set apart for our mother Rebekah Benton decd which was entitled to her from her father Drury Jones decd estate. Supposed to contain 24 acres being in Franklin Co. on Tarr River adjoining Wm Person. This was set apart for benefit of our grandmother Rhoda Jones during her natural life. Witnessed Simon Williams. signed Noel J. Falkner. Eliza Fenner Falkner, Presley Murry, Gelly H. Murry, Benton Nancy.²
• Deed: She recorded a deed on 11 October 1844 at Franklin Co., NC. Oct 11, 1844: David Edwards of Franklin Co conveys to Noel J. Faulkner of Franklin Co. trustee all that tract where David Edwards resides in Franklin Co. on east side of road from Haysville to Henderson adjoining John B. Stone, heirs of William Kittrell and Hartwell Hight. Also two colts, one cow, 10 hogs, corn, fodder, bureau, table, 6 chairs, and clock. Edwards indebted to Benj. G. Sims of Granville Co. for $100 with John W. Edwards and Briggs Edwards as sureties. Also a note with Martha Edwards as security. Also owes Blair Burwell of Granville Co. about $40 which is stayed by George Kittrell Esq. Also owes $30 on open account. Also $40 due on bond of John Hays. Also $50 to Briggs S. Edwards. If paid by Nov. 1, 1845 this void. Wit: David D. Cargill, Henry A. Edwards. Signed D. Edwards, Noel J. Falkner.³
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1860 at Granville Co., NC. In the 1860 Granville Co., N.C. census, Eliza is 49 Years old.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 15 August 1870 at Kittrell, Granville Co., NC. Eliza is 58 years old.⁵
• Death*: She died on 1 December 1882 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 65 .⁶
• Burial*: She was buried on 2 December 1882 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Elizabeth Benton Falkner tombstone is located in the Union Chapel UMC Cem. next to her husband Noel John Falkner: dates 4 Jun 1811 - 1 Dec 1882.⁶

Gilley Benton¹

• Father: Henry Benton¹ b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones¹ b. c 1785

• Birth*: Gilley Benton was born circa 1809 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.¹
• Marriage*: Gilley Benton married Presley Murray on 15 October 1829 at Franklin Co., NC.³
• Census*: Gilley Benton appeared on the census of 21 June 1860 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC. Gilly is 51 years old. Her husband Presley is 58 years old. Presley is a farmer. He has real estate valued at $834 and personal property valued at $712.²
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Cedar Rock, Franklin Co., NC. Presley is 78 and Gilley is 72. Their daughter July, age 44, is living with them.⁴
• Death*: She died before 1900 at NC .

Henry Benton

• Birth*: Henry Benton was born circa 1780 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Rebecca Sharp Jones before 1807.²
• Census*: Henry Benton appeared on the census of 1810 at Franklin Co., NC. Henry is between 26 and 44 years old. His wife is between 16 and 25. They have 1 male under 10 years old and 1 female under 10 living with them.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1830 at Bledsoe, Franklin Co., NC. Henry and his wife are between 40 and 49 years old. They have three daughters, one is between 10-14, and two are between 15-19.³

Nancy A. Benton

• Father: Henry Benton b. c 1780
• Mother: Rebecca Sharp Jones b. c 1785

• Birth*: Nancy A. Benton was born after 1808.
• She was the daughter of Henry Benton and Rebecca Sharp Jones.

Margery Ellen Berry¹

• Birth*: Margery Ellen Berry was born on 14 April 1878 at Union Co., KY.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married William H. Forkner, son of William Raban Forkner and Harriett Wilkerson, on 7 May 1901 at Union Co., KY.¹
• Death*: Margery Ellen Berry died on 21 September 1962 at Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN, at age 84 .²

Bessie Berryman¹

• Father: George C. Berryman¹ b. Jan 1864, d. 16 Oct 1933
• Mother: Mattie L. Short¹ b. 3 May 1874, d. 26 May 1955

• Birth*: Bessie Berryman was born in October 1890 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of George C. Berryman and Mattie L. Short.¹

George C. Berryman^1,2

• Birth*: George C. Berryman was born in January 1864 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Mattie L. Short, daughter of Alexander A. Short and Mary Faulkner, on 9 October 1889 at Vance Co., NC.^1,2,3
• Death*: George C. Berryman died on 16 October 1933 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 69 .¹

Roy Earl Berryman^1,2

• Father: George C. Berryman¹ b. Jan 1864, d. 16 Oct 1933
• Mother: Mattie L. Short¹ b. 3 May 1874, d. 26 May 1955

• Birth*: Roy Earl Berryman was born on 14 June 1898 at NC.^1,2
• He was the son of George C. Berryman and Mattie L. Short.¹
• Death*: Roy Earl Berryman died on 22 January 1952 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 53 .²

Samuel E. Berryman¹

• Father: George C. Berryman¹ b. Jan 1864, d. 16 Oct 1933
• Mother: Mattie L. Short¹ b. 3 May 1874, d. 26 May 1955

• Birth*: Samuel E. Berryman was born on 2 February 1901 at Nash Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of George C. Berryman and Mattie L. Short.¹
• Marriage*: Samuel E. Berryman married Hazel Hamilton circa 1930.¹
• Death*: Samuel E. Berryman died on 18 July 1957 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 56 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried on 21 July 1957 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Durham, Durham Co., NC.¹

Elizabeth Best^1,2

• Birth*: Elizabeth Best was born circa 1856 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Joseph W. Skittletharpe, son of William Skittletharp and Nancy Skittletharp, on 25 March 1872 at Washington Co., NC.^1,2

Orion C. Betts¹

• Birth*: Orion C. Betts was born in 1899 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Grover Cleveland Renn, son of John T. Renn and Mary Frances Hawkins, on 11 August 1917 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹

Mildred Ward Bigger^1,2

• Birth*: Mildred Ward Bigger was born on 14 January 1920 at Mecklenburg Co., VA.^1,2,3
• Marriage*: She married Fred Henderson Woodlief, son of Roy Harris Woodlief and Lillie Belle Wrenn, on 19 July 1952 at Richmond, VA.^1,2
• Death*: Mildred Ward Bigger died on 12 December 1997 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 77 .¹

Arthur Olin "Sonny" Bishop¹

• Birth*: Arthur Olin "Sonny" Bishop was born on 28 July 1935 at Guilford Co., NC.²
• Marriage*: He married Anne Jeanette Bryant, daughter of William Gray Bryant and Jeannette Ruth Adams, on 6 June 1959 at Guilford Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Arthur Olin "Sonny" Bishop died on 5 January 2019 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., NC, at age 83 .³

Mary Jane Bishop

• Birth*: Mary Jane Bishop was born circa 1845 at AL.
• Marriage*: She married John E. Faulkner, son of John Falkner and Sarah Sally Stewart, circa 1868.
• Death*: Mary Jane Bishop died on 1 April 1927 at Panola Co., MS.

Jacquelin Ann Bittle¹

• Birth*: Jacquelin Ann Bittle was born on 13 June 1935 at VA.²
• Marriage*: She married Albert Hardy Faulkner Jr., son of Albert Hardy Faulkner and Doris L. Howerton, on 3 April 1954 at Richmond, Hendrico Co., VA.¹
• Death*: Jacquelin Ann Bittle died on 12 March 2009 at Richmond, VA, at age 73 .²

Louise Beatrice Black¹

• Birth*: Louise Beatrice Black was born on 22 August 1915 at Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹
• Marriage*: She married Nathaniel Taylor Faulkner, son of Charles Luther Faulkner and Beula Watkins, on 3 November 1955 at Kingsland, GA.¹
• Death*: Louise Beatrice Black died on 9 December 2004 at Palatka, Putnam Co., FL, at age 89 .¹

William Jasper Black^1,2

• Birth*: William Jasper Black was born on 20 May 1920 at Moore Co., NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Bettie Melba Short, daughter of Ernest Addison Short and Elizabeth "Bettie" Faulkner, after 1940.¹
• Death*: William Jasper Black died on 13 November 1963 at Pinehurst, Moore Co., NC, at age 43 .¹

Elmo Murray Blackley

• Birth*: Elmo Murray Blackley was born on 31 December 1910 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Beulah Woodlief, daughter of Roy Harris Woodlief and Lillie Belle Wrenn, circa 1931.
• Death*: Elmo Murray Blackley died on 31 January 1980 at NC at age 69 .

Charlotte Blacklidge¹

• Birth*: Charlotte Blacklidge was born on 6 May 1830 at Henry Co., IN.¹
• Marriage*: She married Madison Forkner, son of Jesse Forkner and Hannah Cornelious, on 31 January 1846 at Henry Co., IN.¹
• Death*: Charlotte Blacklidge died on 27 January 1869 at Madison Co., IN, at age 38 .

Annie M. Blackmon¹

• Birth*: Annie M. Blackmon was born on 26 March 1890 at Lancaster Co., SC.¹
• Marriage*: She married James Cabel Faulkner, son of James A. Forkner and Aura B. Slawter, circa 1911.¹

Ethel Blackwell¹

• Birth*: Ethel Blackwell was born on 5 August 1893 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: She married Andrew Fletcher Dickerson, son of Andrew Jackson Dickerson and Sarah Virginia Renn, circa 1909.¹
• Death*: Ethel Blackwell died on 18 December 1985 at NC at age 92 .²
• Burial*: She was buried circa 20 December 1985 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Granville Co., NC.²

Berlin Jasper Blake¹

• Birth*: Berlin Jasper Blake was born on 23 February 1915 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Ellen Christine Lassiter, daughter of Sidney Raymond Lassiter and Nellie G. Pegram, on 1 November 1945 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Berlin Jasper Blake died on 8 October 1994 at Harnett Co., NC, at age 79 .¹

Richard Ervin Bland

• Birth*: Richard Ervin Bland was born on 13 April 1858 at Lenoir Co., NC.
• Marriage*: He married Louisa Faulkner, daughter of Leander Faulkner and Rebecca Jackson, on 17 February 1889 at Lenoir Co., NC.
• Death*: Richard Ervin Bland died on 19 December 1949 at Lenoir Co., NC, at age 91 .

Susannah Blane

• Birth*: Susannah Blane was born on 11 November 1782 at Halifax Co., VA.¹
• Marriage*: She married Benjamin Faulkner, son of Jacob Faulkner and Sally Bailey, 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*: Susannah Blane died on 26 April 1815 at Trigg Co., KY, at age 32 .¹

Elizabeth Bettie Blanks^1,2

• Father: Wesley Palmer Blanks³ b. 27 Oct 1873, d. 13 Jun 1938
• Mother: Bessie Y. Stainback³ b. 25 Nov 1878, d. 9 May 1959

• Birth*: Elizabeth Bettie Blanks was born on 18 January 1899 at Vance Co., NC.^1,4
• She was the daughter of Wesley Palmer Blanks and Bessie Y. Stainback.³
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bettie Blanks married George Clinton Poythress, son of Joseph Sidney Poythress and Lucy Stainback, on 29 October 1916 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^5,6
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bettie Blanks married Ike Joshua Gupton, son of Arch Daniel Josh Gupton and Lula Faulkner, on 24 December 1927 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC; Josh Gupton, age 23, married Mrs. G.C. Poythress, age 28.^1,2
• Death*: Elizabeth Bettie Blanks died on 17 November 1962 at 1020 Maple St., Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 63 .⁴

Emma T. Blanks¹

• Birth*: Emma T. Blanks was born in 1870 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Presley H. Coghill, son of Rubin Chesley Coghill and Elizabeth A. Rooker, on 9 May 1888 at Kittrell, Vance Co., NC.¹