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Elizabeth Hawkins "Betsy H." Falkner¹

• Birth*: Elizabeth Hawkins "Betsy H." Falkner was born circa 1822 at Warren Co., NC.
• Marriage*: She married David Clark, son of Reubin Clark and Mary "Polly" Faulkner, on 6 November 1839 at Granville Co., NC.²
• Census*: Elizabeth Hawkins "Betsy H." Falkner appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Lane Creek District, Warren Co., NC. Betsy H. Clarke is 28 years old and born in Warren Co.³
• Death*: She died in 1889 at NC . Toombstone reads " Eliz F. Clark
  died in the 81st year of life." The grave yard for Eliz and her husband David is located on the property of N. Wayne Stainback.

Elizabeth L. Falkner

• Birth*: Elizabeth L. Falkner was born circa 1819 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married James R. Falkner on 28 December 1839 at Warren Co., NC; William Pardue was bondsman. Surnames were written Forkner.¹

Elizabeth Lundy Falkner¹

• Father: Ford Falkner¹ b. c 1795, d. b May 1852
• Mother: Tabitha Roberson¹ b. c 1800, d. 18 Dec 1879

• Birth*: Elizabeth Lundy Falkner was born circa 1822 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Ford Falkner and Tabitha Roberson.¹
• Marriage: Elizabeth Lundy Falkner married James H. Faulkner, son of Robert Faulkner and Feraby Roberson, on 28 December 1839 at Warren Co., NC; William Pardue was the bondsman.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Lundy Falkner died after 6 March 1884 at NC .

Ella J. Falkner¹

• Father: Sidney Falkner¹ b. c 1837, d. 8 Apr 1881
• Mother: Martha Archey Ayscue¹ b. 16 Apr 1841, d. 21 Apr 1929

• Birth*: Ella J. Falkner was born on 30 May 1883 at Franklin Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Sidney Falkner and Martha Archey Ayscue.¹
• Census*: Ella J. Falkner appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Ella J. is 17 years old and living with her mother. Her occupation is farm laborer.¹
• Marriage*: She married Albert Christmas Pernell, son of Albert W. Pernell and Henrietta Duke, on 27 December 1906 at Franklin Co., NC.^2,3
• Death*: Ella J. Falkner died on 26 September 1963 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 80 .²
• Burial*: She was buried circa 28 September 1963 at Faulkner/Pernell Cemetery #2, Alert, Franklin Co., NC.⁴

Elvin Overton Falkner

Elvin Overton Falkner

• Father: Hamilton Overton Hammie Falkner b. 5 Jan 1875, d. 28 Apr 1942
• Mother: Eugenia Alice Hicks b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 6 Nov 1940

• Birth*: Elvin Overton Falkner was born on 15 February 1903 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of Hamilton Overton Hammie Falkner and Eugenia Alice Hicks.
• Census*: Elvin Overton Falkner appeared on the census of 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. He is age 16 and living with his parents in Henderson.²
• Marriage*: He married Ruby Woodlief, daughter of John Plummer Woodlief and Annie Hight, on 7 July 1923 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.³
• Census: Elvin Overton Falkner appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Elvin is 27 years old and the Proprietor of a Sausage Plant.⁴
• Occupation*: He was He served as Clerk of Superior Court in Vance Co. from 1934 to 1951. In 1945 he founded Falkner Building Supply in Henderson. between 1934 and 1951 at Vance Co., NC.⁵
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Fannie B. Tucker and Joseph H. Faulkner on 1 August 1935 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; E.O. Falkner and A.A. Bunn applied for the marriage license.⁶
• Census: Elvin Overton Falkner appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. He is 37 years old and the Clerk of Court for Vance County.⁷
• Occupation: He was Member of the State House of Representatives 1953 in 1953 at Vance Co., NC.⁸
• Death*: He died on 14 July 1971 at Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 68 .^9,10
• Burial*: He was buried on 16 July 1971 at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹⁰

Emanuel Falkner¹

• Father: John Emanuel "Plummer" Falkner¹ b. c 1838, d. bt 1884 - 1900
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Long¹ b. c 1856, d. bt 1884 - 1900

• Birth*: Emanuel Falkner was born after 1880 at Al.¹
• He was the son of John Emanuel "Plummer" Falkner and Mary Elizabeth Long.¹

Emeline W. Falkner

• Father: William Henry Falkner b. c 1824, d. c 1896
• Mother: Frances Green Ball b. c Oct 1827, d. 29 Jan 1905

• Birth*: Emeline W. Falkner was born in April 1845 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William Henry Falkner and Frances Green Ball.
• Census*: Emeline W. Falkner appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. She is 4 years old.³
• Census: She appeared on the census of 23 June 1860 at Warren Co., NC. She is listed as E.W. Fortner, age 13.⁴
• Marriage*: She married George C. Clark, son of David Clark and Elizabeth Hawkins "Betsy H." Falkner, on 19 December 1865 at Warren Co., NC; Scilus Powell, bondsman; William A. White, C.C., Wit; Married by P.H. Joyner.^5,6
• Census: Emeline W. Falkner appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. She is living with George C. Clarke in the house next to her parents: She is listed as Emeline, age 23 and has 2 children. George is a farmer, age 27.⁷
• Census: She appeared on the census of 5 July 1880 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Emeline is 35 years old.⁸
• Census: She appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Middleburg, Vance Co., NC. Emeline is 54 years old and was born in Apr 1846.²

Emily Falkner

• Mother: Abbe Falkner¹ b. c 1788

• Birth*: Emily Falkner was born circa 1818 at NC.²
• She was the daughter of Abbe Falkner.¹
• Marriage*: Emily Falkner married Sterling Qualls on 8 August 1837 at Orange Co., NC; Marriage Bond # 100128 dtd 8 Aug 1837 in Orange Co., N.c. , bondsmen were Wm. Chambers Jr. and Henderson Fowler, husband of Harriett Falkner.³
• Census*: Emily Falkner appeared on the census of 31 August 1850 at First District, Orange Co., NC. Emily Qualls is 32 and Sterling Qualls is 49.²

Emma Falkner¹

• Father: Henry Falkner¹ b. 5 Sep 1842, d. c 20 Dec 1913
• Mother: Mary Ann Ball¹ b. c 1846, d. c 1886

• Birth*: Emma Falkner was born on 1 May 1881 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Falkner and Mary Ann Ball.¹
• Marriage*: Emma Falkner married Robert Lee Short, son of Theophilus Short and Fanny Loyd, on 9 December 1897 at Vance Co., NC.²
• Marriage*: Emma Falkner married Albert Lee Campbell on 25 April 1942 at Warren Co., NC.³
• Death*: Emma Falkner died on 25 June 1951 at Vance Co., NC, at age 70 .¹

Ephraim Falkner

• Father: Francis Faulkner b. c 1709, d. c 1783

• Birth*: Ephraim Falkner was born circa 1742 at MD.
• He was the son of Francis Faulkner.
• Marriage*: Ephraim Falkner married Elizabeth (?) circa 1765 at NC.¹
• Census*: Ephraim Falkner appeared on the census of 1790 at Cumberland Co., NC. Ephraim had living with him 3 white males under 16 years of age and 5 white females. No slaves.²
• Death*: He died after April 1792 at Cumberland Co., NC.¹

Ephraim Falkner¹

• Father: Ephraim Falkner¹ b. c 1742, d. a Apr 1792
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹ b. c 1745

• Birth*: Ephraim Falkner was born circa 1766 at NC.¹
• He was the son of Ephraim Falkner and Elizabeth (?)¹

Ernestine Falkner¹

Ernestine Falkner

• Father: Horace Eugene Falkner¹ b. 22 Jul 1897, d. 9 Jan 1957
• Mother: Lonie Bryant Nelson¹ b. 23 Nov 1896, d. 6 Jul 1988

• Birth*: Ernestine Falkner was born on 3 December 1922 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Horace Eugene Falkner and Lonie Bryant Nelson.¹
• Marriage*: Ernestine Falkner married Sherman Edwin Wilson on 1 July 1943 at Paris, TX.^3,4
• Death*: Ernestine Falkner died on 2 May 2011 at Roxboro, Person Co., NC, at age 88 .⁵

Estelle Falkner

• Father: Ernest Joseph Faulkner b. Nov 1864, d. 14 Oct 1936
• Mother: Harriett Stella Roberson b. 29 Jul 1873, d. 22 Jul 1952

• Birth*: Estelle Falkner was born on 25 December 1908 at NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Ernest Joseph Faulkner and Harriett Stella Roberson.
• Census*: Estelle Falkner appeared on the census of 1910 at Franklin Co., NC. Estell is listed as Bular/Bulah in the 1910 Census.²
• Marriage*: She married William James Burnette, son of James I. Burnette and Jennie C. Tharrington, on 7 March 1926 at Franklin Co., NC.^3,4
• Death*: Estelle Falkner died on 20 October 1990 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 81 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 22 October 1990 at Faulkner/Pernell Cemetery #2, Alert, Franklin Co., NC.⁵

Ethel B. Falkner

• Father: Richard Pierce Falkner b. 3 Jun 1852, d. 21 Sep 1938
• Mother: Elizabeth Frances Hoyle b. 27 Mar 1855, d. 9 Mar 1922

• Marriage*: Ethel B. Falkner married Not married (?)
• Birth*: Ethel B. Falkner was born in April 1890 at Vance Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of Richard Pierce Falkner and Elizabeth Frances Hoyle.
• Census*: Ethel B. Falkner appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Ethel B. is 18 yrs old, is single and has never been married but has had one child. Also listed is a grand-son of R.P. and Elizabeth. I assume he is Ethel's son. She is working as a Winder in a Cotton Mill.¹
• Death*: She died on 14 June 1911 at Vance Co., NC, at age 21 .²
• Burial*: She was buried circa 15 June 1911 at Liles Edwards Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.²

Etta Jane Falkner

Etta Jane Falkner

• Father: Henry Falkner b. 5 Sep 1842, d. c 20 Dec 1913
• Mother: Mary Ann Ball b. c 1846, d. c 1886

• Birth*: Etta Jane Falkner was born on 7 February 1869 at Warren Co., NC; Birth date from toombstone in Union Chapel Cemetery.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Falkner and Mary Ann Ball.
• Census*: Etta Jane Falkner appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. She is 12 yrs. old.²
• Marriage*: She married Osceola Young Williams, son of Elizabeth Williams, on 25 December 1895 at Vance Co., NC; O.Y. Williams, 28, married Etta J. Faulkner, 23 on 25 Dec 1895. Married at J.C. Shorts residence; wit: W.F. Robertson, A.B. Faulkner, and O.A. Faulkner.³
• Census: Etta Jane Falkner appeared on the census of 21 June 1900 at East Kittrell, Vance Co., NC. Etta J. is 30 years old. The census states she was born in Feb 1870. She has been married for four years. She has had 3 children and they are still living and listed in the census. Her husband's mother Amanda Williams is living with them. She was born in Aug 1849 and is widowed. She had two children and they are still living.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 30 January 1920 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Etta J. is 51 years old.⁵
• Death*: She died on 14 July 1933 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 64 .⁶
• Burial*: She was buried on 16 July 1933 at Union Chapel UMC Cemetery, Vance Co., NC.^7,1

Eugene Falkner

• Father: John Henry Falkner b. 22 May 1836, d. 8 Mar 1921
• Mother: Martha Ann Falkner b. 31 Dec 1835, d. 27 May 1909

• Birth*: Eugene Falkner was born on 5 October 1868 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of John Henry Falkner and Martha Ann Falkner.
• Marriage*: Eugene Falkner married Mary Kay Kate Mustian, daughter of James William Mustian and Mary Agnes Llewelyn, on 20 February 1895 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC; They were married at E.H. Glenn's residence in Henderson. Wit: E.H. Glenn, W.P. Lancaster. They were married by Thomas W. Goodrich JP.²
• Census: Eugene Falkner appeared on the census of 9 June 1900 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Eugene is 30 years old. He has been married for 5 years.³
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. He is 41 years old and is employed as a Miller in a Corn Mill.⁴
• (Witness) Death: He witnessed the death of Thomas N. Faulkner on 12 April 1918 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Census: Eugene Falkner appeared on the census of January 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. All family members are noted in 1920 Census.⁵
• Death*: He died on 16 July 1951 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 82 .¹
• Burial*: He was buried circa 18 July 1951 at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.

Eugene Falkner¹

• Father: James Word Falkner¹ b. c 1834
• Mother: Helen M. Hancock¹ b. c 1841

• Birth*: Eugene Falkner was born circa 1862 at MS.¹
• He was the son of James Word Falkner and Helen M. Hancock.¹
• Census*: Eugene Falkner appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Bahalia, Marshall Co., MS. Eugene is 19. He and his siblings are living with T.W. Hancock, age 35.²

Evalina Tabitha Falkner¹

• Father: John Emanuel "Plummer" Falkner¹ b. c 1838, d. bt 1884 - 1900
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Long¹ b. c 1856, d. bt 1884 - 1900

• Birth*: Evalina Tabitha Falkner was born on 14 June 1879 at Al; The birth date is from the grave marker pictured on Findagrave.com.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of John Emanuel "Plummer" Falkner and Mary Elizabeth Long.¹
• Marriage*: Evalina Tabitha Falkner married Robert Lee Reynolds on 2 May 1897 at Muscogee Co., GA.^4,3,5
• Census*: Evalina Tabitha Falkner appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Nance, Muscogee Co., GA. Eva is 22 years old, born in Alabama in June 1877. She and Robert have been married for 3 years and have had one child.⁵
• Death*: She died on 11 November 1945 at Muscogee Co., GA, at age 66 .^3,6
• Burial*: She was buried circa 13 November 1945 at Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee Co., GA.³

Female Falkner

• Father: Bartholomew Falkner b. c 1784, d. a 28 Jul 1860
• Mother: Sarah "Sally" Clark b. c 1775, d. a 27 Jul 1850

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born circa 1814 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark.

Female Falkner

• Father: Bartholomew Falkner b. c 1784, d. a 28 Jul 1860
• Mother: Sarah "Sally" Clark b. c 1775, d. a 27 Jul 1850

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born circa 1816 at NC.
• She was the daughter of Bartholomew Falkner and Sarah "Sally" Clark.

Female Falkner¹

• Father: Hardy Falkner¹ b. c 1790, d. Sep 1859
• Mother: Mary "Polly" Clark¹ b. c 1789, d. c 1825

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born circa 1809 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Hardy Falkner and Mary "Polly" Clark.¹

Female Falkner¹

• Father: Hardy Falkner¹ b. c 1790, d. Sep 1859
• Mother: Mary "Polly" Clark¹ b. c 1789, d. c 1825

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born between 1810 and 1820 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Hardy Falkner and Mary "Polly" Clark.¹

Female Falkner¹

• Father: Hardy Falkner¹ b. c 1790, d. Sep 1859
• Mother: Mary "Polly" Clark¹ b. c 1789, d. c 1825

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born between 1810 and 1820 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Hardy Falkner and Mary "Polly" Clark.¹

Female Falkner¹

• Father: Vincent Falkner¹ b. 1783
• Mother: Lively Merritt¹ b. c 1788

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born between 1810 and 1820 at Orange Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Vincent Falkner and Lively Merritt.¹

Female Falkner¹

• Father: Vincent Falkner¹ b. 1783
• Mother: Lively Merritt¹ b. c 1788

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born between 1815 and 1820 at Orange Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Vincent Falkner and Lively Merritt.¹

female Falkner^1,2

• Father: William H. Falkner^1,2 b. c 1800, d. c 1 Mar 1852
• Mother: Jane Jinny (?)^1,2 b. c 1800

• Birth*: Female Falkner was born between 1820 and 1825 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William H. Falkner and Jane Jinny (?)^1,2

Florence Falkner

• Father: John Henry Falkner b. 22 May 1836, d. 8 Mar 1921
• Mother: Martha Ann Falkner b. 31 Dec 1835, d. 27 May 1909

• Birth*: Florence Falkner was born on 22 June 1877 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John Henry Falkner and Martha Ann Falkner.
• Census*: Florence Falkner appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. She is 2 years old and living with her parents.²
• Marriage*: She married William Foster Robertson, son of Jefferson H. Robertson and Mary A. "Mollie" Johnson, on 19 December 1893 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC; The marriage was performed by S. Southerland JP Wit: D.P. Ayscue.³
• Census: Florence Falkner appeared on the census of 25 June 1900 at Sandy Creek, Vance Co., NC. Florence is living with husband William F.. They have been married 6 years and have had one child. William is a farmer. William's mother Mary A. Robertson born May 1835 is living with them.⁴
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Florence is 42 years old. Her husband William is not listed. Her daughter Lillian is living with her.⁵
• Death*: She died on 22 January 1974 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 96 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 24 January 1974 at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.⁶

Florence Lane Falkner¹

Florence Lane Falkner

• Father: Hamilton Overton Hammie Falkner b. 5 Jan 1875, d. 28 Apr 1942
• Mother: Eugenia Alice Hicks b. 22 Feb 1880, d. 6 Nov 1940

• Birth*: Florence Lane Falkner was born on 16 July 1911 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• She was the daughter of Hamilton Overton Hammie Falkner and Eugenia Alice Hicks.
• Marriage*: Florence Lane Falkner married Robert Lee Oakley on 4 December 1935 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.^3,4
• Death*: Florence Lane Falkner died on 11 September 2006 at Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC, at age 95 .⁵
• Burial*: She was buried circa 13 September 2006 at Elmwood Cemetery, Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²

Ford Falkner

• Father: John Faulkner b. c 1758
• Mother: Hulda Robinson b. c 1760

• Birth*: Ford Falkner was born circa 1795 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• He was the son of John Faulkner and Hulda Robinson.
• Marriage*: Ford Falkner married Tabitha Roberson on 25 November 1815 at Granville Co., NC; Ford Fautner married Tabitha Roberson in Granville Co. 25 Nov 1815. Bond number 5350.²
• Deed: Ford Falkner recorded a deed on 27 June 1816 at Warren Co., NC. Isham Harris Sr. conveys to Ford Fortner for $436.50 145 1/2 acres on waters of Sandy Creek and Pounds Branch adjoining Vaughans corner and Oxford road. Witnessed William Jones, Isham Harris. Signed Isham Harris. Rc Sept. 21, 1816.³
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 20 August 1817 at Warren Co., NC. John Vaughan and Vincent Vaughan of Warren Co. convey to Ford Falkner of Granville Co. for $600 160 acres on Sandy Creek adjoining Mary Greens corner and Allen Wrens corner. Witnessed William Jones, Woodward Vaughan. Signed John Vaughan, V. Vaughan. recorded Dec 23. 1822.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1820 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Fortner is between 26-45; 1 male is living with him between the ages of 18-26; There are 4 females under 10 and 1 female 16-26 years old. The four female children were born between 1815 and 1820. They are also listed in the 1830 Census. They are not listed in the 1840 Census Did they Marry? Who were they?⁵
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 25 January 1823 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Fortner of Warren Co. conveys to John Vandyke for $1300 224 acres on waters of Sandy Creek and Oxford road adjoining Harris old corner. Wit. Denis O'Bryan, Lewis Peace. Signed Ford Fortner. Recorded Sept 20, 1827.⁶
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 9 January 1824 at Granville Co., NC. Wyatt Short deed to Ford Forkner for land that Wyatt Short and his father bought of Philemon Hawkins, 9 Jan 1824.⁷
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1830 at South Regiment, Granville Co., NC. Ford Falconer is between 40 and 50 years old. There is a second male of the same age living with him. There are two males under five years old and two male between 10 and 15. His wife (the oldest female) is between 30 and 40 years old. There are two females under 5, three females between 5 and 10 and one female 10 to 15 years old.⁸
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 1 July 1830 at Granville Co., NC. Lewis Reaves of Granville Co. conveys to Ford Falkner of Granville Co. $30 for 10 acres on Sandy Creek adjoining said Falkner's line, Col. Phillemon Hawkins line, Vines Shorts line. Wit: James Short, Vines Short. signed Lewis Reaves.⁹
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 27 March 1834 at Warren Co., NC. John Vandyke of Warren Co. conveys to Ford Fortner of Granville Co. for $1500 270 acres on Sandy Creek and Pounds Branch adjoining Dickersons old line, Harris old corner and Oxford road. Wit. Wm W. Reaves. Signed John Vandyck. Recorded May 17, 1848.¹⁰
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1840 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Falkner was born between 1780-1790 and wife born between 1790-1800. They have 6 males and 9 females living with them: MALES: 1810-1820 (1) FEMALES: 1820-1825 (3) 1820-1825 (2) 1825-1830 (1) 1825-1830 (2) 1830-1835 (1) 1830-1835 (3) 1835-1840 (0) 1835-1840 (2) James Falkner is also living in Warren Co. He was born betw 1800-1810. Robert Falkner is living in Warren and he was born betw 1780-1790.¹¹
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 17 January 1842 at Granville Co., NC. Ford Falkner of Warren Co. conveys to Jno D. Hawkins of Franklin Co. $205 for 40 acres on Sandy Creek below Falkner's Mill, corner with Jno D. Hawkins in old road, Dickersons old line, Frank Hawkins corner. Falkner reserves the right to build new mill upon Sandy Creek but agrees not to build new dam so high as to impeed wheels of new mill Hawkins intends to build. IF drowns any of Hawkins land Falkner pays $5 per acre flooded. Wit: William D. Ball, Frank Hawkins. Signed Ford Falkner.¹²
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 17 January 1842 at Granville Co., NC. Ford Falkner of Warren Co. conveys to Jno D. Hawkins of Franklin Co. $400 for 130 1/2 acres on Sandy Creek where said Falkner formerly lived, Rocky Ridge, Frank Hawkins Line, James Shorts corner, Lucky Shorts spring. Tract purchased of Lewis Reaves. Witt: William D. Ball, Frank Hawkins. signed Ford Falkner.¹³
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 17 January 1842 at Warren Co., NC. Jno D. Hawkins of Franklin Co. conveys to Ford Falkner of Warren Co. 218 acres on Pounds Branch and James Balls line. Wit. James Garret, William Pardue. Signed D. Hawkins. Recorded May 20, 1846.¹⁴
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 5 October 1848 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Falkner of Warren Co. conveys to James Ball (Rin# 1606) of Warren Co. for $50 tract of 5 acres on waters of Sandy Creek and Pounds Branch where it crosses public road and adjoining Ball. Wit: Jno D. Hawkins.¹⁵
• Census: He appeared on the census of 22 July 1850 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Ford Forkner is 55 years old and living with his wife Tabetha and children including Martha age 14. Occupation is farmer.¹⁶
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 7 June 1851 at Warren Co., NC. Warren Co., N.C. Deed Book 31 page 66: June 7, 1851. Ford Falkner conveys to Robert Falkner for $2 2 acres around the house where he now lives. Wit. Jno D. Hawkins, Jos B. Hawkins. Signed Ford Falkner. Recorded Sept 29, 1854.¹⁷
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 7 June 1851 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Falkner conveys to his sons Wm and Rufus for natural love and affection balance of tract purchased of John D. Hawkins on Pounds Branch after cutting off James Falkner and Robert Falkners land. William Falkner to have 1/2 adjoining James Falkner. Rufus to have 1/2 where he now lives. Wit. John D. Hawkins Jurat. Signed Ford Falkner. Recorded Oct. 20, 1852.¹⁸
• Deed: He recorded a deed on 7 June 1851 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Falkner conveys to James Falkner 50 acres on Pounds Branch adjoining John D. Hawkins except 2 acres around Bob Falkners house. Witnessed John D. Hawkins Jurat, Jos B. Hawkins. Signed Ford Falkner.¹⁹
• Death*: He died before May 1852 at Warren Co., NC. Ford Falkner Estate. Administration granted to Tabitha Falkner, May Court 1852. Inventory and Account of sale by the Admrx. Feb Court 1853.²⁰
• Deed: He recorded a deed in August 1852 at Warren Co., NC. Tabitha Falkener petitioned for her year's provisions, Aug Court 1852, Feb Court 1856, and petitioned the heirs of the deceased for her dower, Nov Court 1852, and Feb Court 1853. Publication was made for the out-of-state defendents, Nov court 1852. Ford Falkener petitioned Tabitha Falkener (admrx of the dec'd), Nov Court 1853, May Court 1854. The admrx. petitioned the heirs for the sale of land, Feb court 1854, May court 1854, May Court 1855 and Nov Court 1855. The death of Margaret Champion (wife of Claiborne Champion) was suggested, May Court 1854, and the names of children were added to the suit, namely Alexander Champion, James Champion, Louiza Champion, Mary F. Champion and William Champion.²¹
• Deed: He recorded a deed in May 1854 at Warren Co., NC. Tabitha Fortner, admrx., petitioned the heirs of the dec'd for a sale of land, May Court 1854. Record reveals that the non-resident defendents were Stateny Champion, Plummer Fortner, William D. Ball and wife Milly, and John Tate and wife Sally. Year's provisions allotted to the widow Tabitha Fortner, Nov Court 1855. Accounts ordered examined with the admrx., Nov Court, 1855, Feb Court 1856.²²
• Deed*: He recorded a deed on 20 August 1854 at Warren Co., NC. Warren Co., N.C. Deed Book 31 page 283: Aug 20, 1854, Tabetha Falkner adm of Ford Falkner decd and Ford Falkner son of Ford Falkner decd. Ford Falkner died intestate leaving more debts than personal property could pay. Witnessed Ford H. Foster, John D. Hawkins. Signed Tabetha Falkner.²³

Ford Falkner

• Father: Ford Falkner b. c 1795, d. b May 1852
• Mother: Tabitha Roberson b. c 1800, d. 18 Dec 1879

• Birth*: Ford Falkner was born circa 1829 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of Ford Falkner and Tabitha Roberson.
• Marriage*: Ford Falkner married Martha A. Rudd, daughter of Elijah W. Rudd and Margaret R. Peggy Edwards, on 17 January 1852 at Warren Co., NC; Ford Falkner issued Marriage Bond to marry Martha Rudd 17 Jan 1852. Alpheus H. Ball was witness.¹
• (Witness) Marriage: Ford Falkner witnessed the marriage of George D. Rudd and Martha Ann Falkner on 11 October 1854 at Warren Co., NC; Martha Ann Falkner first married George D. Rudd. George drowned in a millpond in his early twenties about 1856/1857. They had a son George born in 1856. The N.C. Marriage Bond for Martha's marriage to George Rudd was signed by Ford Falkner and Jno W. White.²
• Deed*: Ford Falkner recorded a deed on 20 December 1855 at Warren Co., NC. This indenture made this 20th day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty five, by and between Tabby Falkner, Administratrix of Ford Falkner dec'd and her son Ford Falkner all of the county of Warren and state of North Carolina, witnesseth, whereas Tabby Falkner Adminx as aforesaid was authorized to sell the lands of her intestate to pay his debts, by the County Court of Warren and whereas the said Tabby did sell said lands at public sale in two tracts. One tract was purchased by said Ford Falkner, containing ninety two acres, (be the sum more or less, for and in consideration of the just and full sum of two hundred and seventy six dollars in had paid a receipt whereof is fully acknowledged by said Tabby Falkner and upon a report made to said County Court of Warren of this sale and payment of the purchase money said Court ordered that said Tabby as Administratrix aforesaid make title as set forth in this (Deed at their November Court of 1855 - and said land is bounded, beginning at a stake Rufus H. Falkner corner in John D. Hawwkins line on the North side of Sandy Creek and crop said creek just below said Hakins mill to Dickersons old corner a Poplar stump - Thence South by said Dickerson and John D. Hawkins old lines and which is now Finches line in part, to two blazed white oaks Henry Robersons corner upon said Dickersons old line, thence N 64 E to Sandy Creek. Thence down said creek to where old Ford Falkner's spring branch empties into said Creek, thence up said branch to where a small branch empties into it, to a corner Poplar, the Dower corner of said Tabby Falkners, thence along the dower line aforesaid So 71 W 80 poles to 3 pines (Dower corner, thence Nw 20 W 24 poles to a corner to stone, (Dower corner, thence to the beginning. To have and to hold the aforesaid tract of land and all its appertinances to him the said Ford Falkner his heirs and assigns, forever in fee simple, In witness whereof said Tabby Falkner Administratrix as aforesaid and by the decree of said Court as aforesaid have hereunto set her hand and seal, the day and year above written.
  Signed by her mark Tabby Falkner and witness by: Thomas A. Dunn and Alex B. Andrews.³
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Jane L. Rudd and Richard Edwards on 30 December 1856 at Warren Co., NC.⁴
• Milit-Beg*: Ford Falkner began military service on 12 August 1864 at Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, Ford Falkner, Private, served in Co. F, 8th Regmt N.C. State Troops, He conscripted in Wake County on 12 Aug 1864, for the war. Admitted to hospital at Richmond, Va. 30 Sept 1864 for a gunshot wound; however, place and date wounded not reported. Hospital record dated 17 Oct 1864, indicates that one of his legs had been amputed. Died in hospital at Richmond on 8 Nov 1864.⁵
• Death*: He died on 8 November 1864 at Richmond, VA.