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James Rufus Faulkner 1883–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1883

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Faulkner

Mother:

Spouse(s): Zella Sheets, Catherine Massey

Children(s): William Faulkner, Paul Faulkner, David Faulkner, Woodrow Faulkner, Bernard Faulkner, Arthur Sr, Infant Faulkner, Faulkner None, James Jr, Martha Faulkner, Infant Faulkner, Sarah Faulkner

In 1883, James Rufus Faulkner entered the world in North Carolina, born to James Fielding Faulkner And Martha Alexander. In 1930, James Rufus Faulkner resided in Berryhill, Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina,. James Rufus Faulkner married Catherine Elizabeth Katie Massey, Zella Mae Sheets, and had children including Arthur B Faulkner Sr, Bernard Faulkner, David W Faulkner, Faulkner, Infant Daughter Faulkner, James R Faulkner Jr, Martha Jean Faulkner, Paul Eugene Faulkner, Sarah Faulkner, Wade Faulkner, William Edward Faulkner, Woodrow Wilson Faulkner. James Rufus Faulkner passed away in 1956 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, James Rufus Faulkner entered the world in North Carolina, born to James Fielding Faulkner And Martha Alexander.
  • In 1930, James Rufus Faulkner resided in Berryhill, Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina,.
  • James Rufus Faulkner married Catherine Elizabeth Katie Massey, Zella Mae Sheets, and had children including Arthur B Faulkner Sr, Bernard Faulkner, David W Faulkner, Faulkner, Infant Daughter Faulkner, James R Faulkner Jr, Martha Jean Faulkner, Paul Eugene Faulkner, Sarah Faulkner, Wade Faulkner, William Edward Faulkner, Woodrow Wilson Faulkner.
  • James Rufus Faulkner passed away in 1956 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Faulkner
1850–1928
Birth Location: Alexander County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Zella Sheets
1902–1973
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
ZS
Catherine Massey
1885–1922
Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

William Faulkner
1934–2021
Birth Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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Paul Faulkner
1926–2005
Birth Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
PF
David Faulkner
1929–2006
Birth Location: North Carolina
DF
Woodrow Faulkner
1916–1984
Birth Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
WF
Bernard Faulkner
1912–2003
Birth Location: North Carolina
BF
Arthur Sr
1919–1989
Birth Location: North Carolina
AS
Infant Faulkner
1911–1911
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
IF
Faulkner None
1926–1989
Birth Location: North Carolina
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James Jr
1915–2009
Birth Location: North Carolina
JJ
Martha Faulkner
1932–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MF
Infant Faulkner
1911–1911
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
IF
Sarah Faulkner
1930–1930
Birth Location: North Carolina
SF

James Faulkner's Ancestors

Self
James Faulkner
1883–1956
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
James Fielding Faulkner
1850–1928
Alexander County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (F.) Faulkner
1821–1864
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Eliza Harris
1824–1906
NC
Great-Grandparents
John Faulkner
1796–1838
Martha Scarse
1791–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Faulkner's Descendants

1.
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James (Rufus) Faulkner (1883–1956) m. Zella (Mae) Sheets (21 September 1902–15 May 1973) m. Catherine (Elizabeth "Katie") Massey (29 November 1885–18 February 1922)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Faulkner 1934–2021 m. Clara (Vivian Guinn) Faulkner 1932–1995
  2. 2. Paul (Eugene) Faulkner 1926–2005
    1. 1. Paul (Eugene Faulkner) Jr 1947–2013
  3. 3. David (W) Faulkner 1929–2006
  4. 4. Woodrow (Wilson) Faulkner 1916–1984 m. Hazel (Lee) Baucom 1920–2008
  5. 5. Bernard Faulkner 1912–2003
  6. 6. Arthur (B Faulkner) Sr 1919–1989
  7. 7. Infant (Daughter) Faulkner 1911–1911
  8. 8. Faulkner 1926–1989 m. Marie 1919–1995
  9. 9. James (R Faulkner) Jr 1915–2009 m. Magdalene Amstutz 1911–2009
  10. 10. Martha (Jean) Faulkner 1932–
    1. 1. Robert (Bengie) Alexander 1950–2002
  11. 11. Infant (Daughter) Faulkner 1911–1911
  12. 12. Sarah Faulkner 1930–1930

James Faulkner's Timeline

10 Records

1883
abt 1883
Birth of James Rufus Faulkner in North Carolina
North Carolina
1883
1883
Birth of James Rufus Faulkner in North Carolina
North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 47
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Berryhill, Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Berryhill, Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Rural, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Rural, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 57
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 57
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 67
James Rufus Faulkner resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1956
22 February 1956
Age 73
Death of James Rufus Faulkner in Berryhill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Berryhill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1956
1956
Age 73
Death of James Rufus Faulkner in north Carolina
north Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1883
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berryhill, Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berryhill, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 115
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Charlotte Township, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: 4606; Page: 35; Enumeration District: 60-13

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 February 1956
    Event Place: Berryhill, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: north Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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