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Richard J Faulkner 1775 – 1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1854

Death Location: Grant County, Kentucky USA

Father: William Faulkner

Mother: Elizabeth Cranham

Spouse(s): Lydia Winn

Children(s): Owen Faulkner, Jordan Faulkner

The story of Richard J Faulkner began in 1775 in Virginia, USA. In 1800, Richard J Faulkner resided in Fayette, Kentucky, United States. Richard J Faulkner married Lydia Rachel Winn, and had children including Owen W. Faulkner, Jordan Faulkner. Richard J Faulkner passed away in 1854 in Grant County, Kentucky USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard J Faulkner began in 1775 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1800, Richard J Faulkner resided in Fayette, Kentucky, United States.
  • Richard J Faulkner married Lydia Rachel Winn, and had children including Owen W. Faulkner, Jordan Faulkner.
  • Richard J Faulkner passed away in 1854 in Grant County, Kentucky USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Faulkner
1740 – 1817
Birth Location: England
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Elizabeth Cranham
1755 – 1836
Birth Location: Surrey, England
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Spouses(s)

Lydia Winn
1780 – 1860
Birth Location: Loudoun, Virginia, United States
LW

Children(s)

Owen Faulkner
1799 – 1888
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Jordan Faulkner
1816 – 1880
Birth Location: Ohio USA
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Richard Faulkner's Ancestors

Self
Richard Faulkner
1775 – 1854
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
William Faulkner
1740 – 1817
England
Elizabeth Cranham
1755 – 1836
Surrey, England
Grandparents
John Faulkner
1724 – 1790
England
Anne Pullin
1717 – 1784
Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
William Faulconer
1694 – 1754
Rachel Beldham
1692 – 1774
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Falkner
1661 – 1738
Sarah Boxall
1663 – 1710

Richard Faulkner's Descendants

1.
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Richard (J) Faulkner (1775 – 1854) m. Lydia (Rachel) Winn (1780 – 1860)
  1. 1. Owen (W.) Faulkner (Abt. 1799 – 17 Mar 1888)
  2. 2. Jordan Faulkner (abt 1816 – 1880) m. Alice (Elsie) Kendrick (1827 – BET. 1880 - 1900)
    1. 1. William Faulkner (7 July 1850 – 01 Oct 1927) m. Eliza Craycraft (1 July 1861 – 26 September 1948)
      1. 1. Frederick Faulkner (1881 – )
      2. 2. Benjamin Faulkner (15 June 1884 – 19 December 1957)
      3. 3. James (H) Faulkner (23 August 1886 – 10 November 1934)
      4. 4. Joseph (Webb) Faulkner (26 November 1888 – 30 March 1930)
      5. 5. William (Louis) Faulkner (4 October 1890 – 3 September 1956)
      6. 6. Mary (Grace) Faulkner (Jun 1893 – )
      7. 7. Lena (M) Faulkner (29 May 1896 – 7 November 1974)
      8. 8. Stella (R) Faulkner (9 May 1899 – 11 November 1973)
    2. 2. Virginia Faulkner (30 May 1851 – 10 January 1910) m. John Cassidy\Casady (18 Nov 1852 – 5 Dec 1910)
    3. 3. Lydia Faulkner (6 Oct 1852 – 1 Sep 1932) m. Abraham (T. "Abram") Dunn (abt 1848 – Aug 1880) m. James (Frank) Colson\Colston (3 Nov 1852 – 18 Dec 1925)
      1. 1. Susan ("Susie") Dunn (Jan 1876 – )
      2. 2. Charles ("Charley") Dunn (27 Sept 1878 – 21 Sept 1973)
      3. 3. Lewis Colson\Colston (3 Sept 1882 – 11 Aug 1932)
      4. 4. Lillie (Mae) Colson\Colston (Apr 1884 – 14 Aug 1917)
      5. 5. Laura Colson\Colston (23 Jul 1890 – 16 Oct 1977)
      6. 6. Jordan Colson\Colston (Feb 1893 – )
    4. 4. Richard (Tobe) Faulkner (Feb 1857 – 08 May 1931) m. Fannie (Jane) Kendrick (27 Feb 1856 – 05 Nov 1941)
      1. 1. Charles (Albert) Faulkner (7 June 1883 – 29 September 1950) m. Irenia Wells (Abt. 1887 – )
        1. 1. Hazel Faulkner (Abt. 1910 – )
        2. 2. Noah Faulkner (Abt. 1911 – )
      2. 2. William (Carl) Faulkner (4 Jul 1886 – 25 Mar 1960) m. Mary Penick (abt 1890 – )
      3. 3. Rose (E) Faulkner (Apr 1888 – ) m. James (Newton) Wilson (24 Jan 1884 – 29 June 1955)
        1. 1. Harold (Faulkner) Wilson (27 Dec 1925 – 30 April 1989) m. Phyllis Hutchins
      4. 4. Richard (Taylor) Faulkner (24 Apr 1891 – 3 Jul 1964) m. Vera (Margaret) Anderson (6 Jul 1906 – 24 October 1984)
        1. 1. June Faulkner (21 Dec 1923 – 11 Mar 2001)
        2. 2. Richard (Oliver) Faulkner (21 Apr 1926 – 28 Dec 1983)
        3. 3. Judith (Carole) Faulkner m. Miller
      5. 5. Letha (Pearl) Faulkner (03 May 1894 – 05 Mar 1930) m. Homer (Milton) Ware (22 Feb 1894 – 17 Jan 1989)
        1. 1. Homer (Milton) Ware (26 Aug 1924 – 26 Aug 1924)
        2. 2. Norma (Louise) Ware (10 Sep 1925 – 9 Aug 2018) m. Robert (Lannes) Sharpe (01/24/1926 – 12/15/2011)
        3. 3. Dorothy (Dimple ''Dottie'') Ware (24 Mar 1927 – 29 Sep 2013) m. Edward (Thomas) Brown (15 Dec 1926 – 30 Jul 1975)
      6. 6. Benjiman (J) Faulkner (Nov 1896 – 28 Dec 1930)
      7. 7. Eva (Lee) Faulkner (6 Apr 1899 – 6 Mar 1976)
    5. 5. Benjamin Faulkner (Abt. 1859 – )
    6. 6. Mary (A) Faulkner (Abt. 1860 – )
    7. 7. Alice Faulkner (Abt 1864 – )
    8. 8. Jordan Faulkner (abt 1866 – )
    9. 9. Winifred Faulkner (abt 1868 – )

Richard Faulkner's Timeline

8 Records

1775
1775
Birth of Richard J Faulkner in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1800
1800
Age 25
Richard J Faulkner resided here in Fayette, Kentucky, United States
Fayette, Kentucky, United States
1817
20 Aug 1817
Age 42
Richard J Faulkner was married in Chesterfield, Virginia
Chesterfield, Virginia
1820
1820
Age 45
Richard J Faulkner resided here in Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States
Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 75
Richard J Faulkner resided here in Grant, Kentucky, USA
Grant, Kentucky, USA
1854
1854
Age 79
Death of Richard J Faulkner in Grant County, Kentucky USA
Grant County, Kentucky USA
1855
Abt 1855
Age 80
Richard J Faulkner resided here in Grant, Kentucky
Grant, Kentucky
1855
1 Jan 1855
Age 80
Richard J Faulkner - Probate in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1817
    Event Place: Chesterfield, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fayette, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Tate, Clermont, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Tate, Clermont, Ohio; Page: 12; NARA Roll: M33_89; Image: 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Grant, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Grant, Kentucky; Roll: 201; Page: 353a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1855
    Event Place: Grant, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Probate Record Abstracts, Books A-C, 1820-1855; Author: Pease, Janet K. (Janet Kathleen); Probate Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Compiled Service Records, Post-Revolutionary War Volunteer Soldiers, 1784-1811, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from 1784 to 1811; Record Group: 94, Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1984; Series Number: M905; Roll Number: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Grant County, Kentucky USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Probate Record Abstracts, Books A-C, 1820-1855; Author: Pease, Janet K. (Janet Kathleen); Probate Place: Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Probate Record Abstracts, Books A-C, 1820-1855; Author: Pease, Janet K. (Janet Kathleen); Probate Place: Kentucky
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