Who was Josephine Faulkwell?

Josephine Faulkwell (1859–1931) was born in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA and died in Damascus, Mahoning, Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Josephine Priscilla Faulkwell 1859–1931

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Sep 1859 · Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA

Died 16 JUN 1931 · Damascus, Mahoning, Ohio

Father Wesley William Faulkwell

Mother Margaret M Kershner

Siblings Anne Rebecca Faulkwell, Charles E Faulkwell, George William Faulkwell, Henry Clay Faulkwell, Mary E Faulkwell, Sally V Sallie Faulkwell Ward, Sarah Falkner, Sarah Faulkwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Wesley William Faulkwell

Margaret M Kershner

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Josephine Priscilla Faulkwell began in 1859 in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA. Josephine Priscilla Faulkwell passed away in 1931 in Damascus, Mahoning, Ohio.

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1859

Birth of Josephine Priscilla Faulkwell in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA

Birth

1931

Death of Josephine Priscilla Faulkwell in Damascus, Mahoning, Ohio

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Josephine Faulkwell

This ancestor line traces from Berkshire County, England (1440) to Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA (1859) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Josephine Faulkwell (1859–1931) was born in Clear Spring, Washington, Maryland, USA and died in Damascus, Mahoning, Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Josephine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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