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William Fortner/Faulkner/Falkner/Fortener

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From Tennessee War of 1812 service records:

#2787, William Fortner, 39th US Infantry, Col. J. Williams, 5 ft 4 in tall, age 17, Born in South Carolina, enlisted on 12 Nov 1813, at Greenville, TN, by Capt. H. Henegar, R. R. Greenville, TN, Nov 15, 21, and 28 1813, M. R. Capt. H. Henegar's Co., 31 Dec 1813, Sergeant, Present.
I do not know what R. R. and M. R. stand for. This William was 17 in 1813 so he was born about 1796 in South Carolina.

William Falkner from Maryland served in Wright's Regiment.
William Falkner from Maryland served in the 19th Regiment (Porter's).
William Falkner from Maryland served in the 4th Regiment.
William Falkner from Maryland served in Capt. Willis' Co.

William Faulkner was a private in Freeman's Squadron Cavalry, Georgia Militia.

William Fortner is a War of 1812 soldier from Virginia.

From Family Search genealogy trees:
William L. Fortner 1767-1841, married Lela Smith 1767-1810. Their son was Timothy Fortner 1785 in NC-29 Aug 1850 Pickens, SC. Timothy Fortner is found on the non-population schedule which probably means he is a farmer. I have looked for Timothy Fortner on findagrave and cannot find him there. In 1810, Timothy is in Old Pendleton District, which is now Pickens County, SC.

William Fortner from Knox, TN married Caroline Hancock

From the 1800 Census, Morgan, Rutherford, NC:
William Fortner, age 45+, wife age 26-44, a daughter under 10.

From 1800 Census, Burke, NC:
William Fortner age 45+, wife age 45+, daughter age 10-15, daughter age 16-25, son age 10-15. (Born 1755 or earlier.)

From 1800 Census, Salisbury, Surry, NC:
William Fortner age 45+, son under 10, 3 sons 10-15, son 16-25, son 26-44, daughter under 10, daughter 10-15, daughter or wife age 26-44. (Born 1755 or earlier.)
Lewis Fortner age 45+, wife age 45+, son under 10, 3 sons 10-15, son 16-25, son 26-44, daughter under 10, daughter 10-15, daughter 16-25, daughter 26-44.
Joseph Folkner, Isaac Folkner, and John Folkner are listed below Lewis Fortner. This could be another family or a misspelling of Fortner.

Plezant Fortner age 45+, wife 45+, son under 10, 3 sons 10-15, son 16-25, son 26-44, 2 daughters under 10, 2 daughters age 10-15, daughter 16-25, daughter 26-44.

From 1790 Census, Dobbs, North Carolina:
William Fortner over age 16, 2 sons under 16, no females, 2 other free persons.

From 1790 Census, Lincoln, North Carolina:
William Fortner, over 16 years old, son under age 16, 4 females (perhaps 1 wife and 3 daughters or maybe 4 daughters). Born 1774 or earlier.

From 1810 Edgefield, South Carolina Census:
page 96, William Fortner. Others on this same census: pg 94 Benjamin, pg 98 Gilbert, page 101 Nathan Fortner and Reuben Carpenter. This is definitely our Nathan Fortner and Reuben Carpenter. Are Benjamin, Gilbert, and William kin to Nathan or is this just coincidence. In 1830 Benjamin has land in Clay, Randolph, Alabama. Randolph County, AL is on the Georgia/Alabama line and is near St. Clair where Nathan has moved. Benjamin is 26-44 years old. William is 45+ years old. Gilbert is 26-44 years old. Nathan is 26-44 years old. Benjamin, Gilbert, and Nathan are the right age to be brothers with William as their father, but that's just a guess, there is no proof yet.

From 1830 Census, Edgefield, South Carolina:
William Fortner age 25-29, wife or daughter age 15-19. (Born 1801-1805.)
James Fortnon is above William. This may be a misspelling of Fortner or it could be another family.


From Edgefield County Wills:
William Fortner, Sr., Vol. I, 1836-1853, Section D, page 273, Box 49, Package 2078.
This Will is on microfilm at the Memphis Library. I have read the will and I do not believe it is our family.

I believe this is the family of William Forkner/Faulkner born 1590 England - died 1638. He married Elizabeth Filmer, daughter of Sir Edward Filmer. Their son, John, married Elizabeth Filmer (This is another Elizabeth Filmer, not his mother.) John and Elizabeth brought their sons, Thomas (b. abt 1655- d. abt 1709 Talbot, Maryland), Francis (b. abt 1648), and John, Jr. (1653 Wales - 1726 Maryland) to America on the "Agreement". They paid for their passage with 300# of tobacco. They also had 2 servants with them. They arrived at Hog Pen Neck, Maryland on 22 Jan 1665. They settled in Kent County, Maryland.

***John, Jr. married Sarah Ford. Their sons were William, Sr. (born about 1720) and Emmanuel. (This family is on familysearch.org.)

Sons of William, Sr.:
1. William, Jr. (born about 1752 - died abt 1807) -- he married Susannah Wells (died 1848) and settled on Forkner's Creek.
2. Lewis b. abt 1754 d. abt 1818
3. Joseph -- (b. abt 1766) he moved to Tennessee and was a forefather of William Faulkner, author of Oxford, Mississippi.
4. Henry b. abt 1769 d. abt 1842
5. Jonas b. abt 1765 d. abt 1826
6. John -- (b abt 1767 - d. abt 1845) he moved to South Carolina and then to Alabama.
7. Thomas
8. Winford "Whinny" Hawks
9. Jane born abt 1771

Children of William, Jr. and Susannah Wells:
1. Pleasant
2. Isaac -- he fought in the War of 1812
3. Lewis -- he fought in the War of 1812
4. Martin -- he fought in the War of 1812
5. James -- he married Millie Harris
6. Micajah
7. Samuel
8. William
9. Kary
10. Violet
11. Lucy

Children of James (died 1858) and Millie Harris:
1. Melinda
2. Susan
3. Lucy
4. Martha
5. Edward
6. Dalton
7. Sarah
8. Samuel (died 1896)

This information can be found in The Heritage of Surry County, North Carolina, Vol. I, 1983.


Passenger List:
William Falkner, age n.a., place of arrival America, year of arrival n.a., resource book 702, page #61.
William Falkner, age n.a., place of arrival America, year of arrival 1801-1802, resource book 9151, page #477.
Willm Falkner, age 21, place of arrival Maryland, year of arrival 1774, resource book 2128, page 20.
Willm Falkner, age 21, place of arrival Maryland, year of arrival 1774, resource book 9151, page 238.
These all appear to be the same man. There are no other passengers with him.

From South Carolina Records Vol. I:
Lexington District, SC: *William Fortener of Edgefield District, for $200 pd. by William Fortener of Lexington District ...(headed in deed book as William Faulkner) 100 A on a branch of Rocky Creek waters of Saluda River, part of 363 A granted to Charles Harrison...22 Dec 1835,,,William Fortner (LS), Wit: John Crout, Thomas A. Green (X). Proven by Thomas Green, 28 Mar 1836, Rec. 5 Jan 1843. Delivered to Geo. Roberts 3 Apr 1843. (see below)

From 1850 Census, Chickasaw, Mississippi
William Fortner, age 21, farmer, born in Georgia. William was born about 1829.
Matilda Fortner, age 18, born in Alabama.
William and Matilda are living in the household of Hiram I. Hague, age 59, born in North Carolina and Sarah Hague, age 62, born in Georgia.

William M. Fortner, age 20, farmer, born in Georgia.
Matilda Fortner, age 19, born in Alabama.
Joel R. Fortner, age 2 months, born in Mississippi.
Could these two be the same William and Matilda.

From 1850 Census, Pontotoc, Mississippi:
William Fautner, age 30, farmer, born in North Carolina, property value $350.
Nancy Fautner, age 27, born in South Carolina.
John Fortner, age 9, born South Carolina.
Nathaniel Fortner, age 7, born in South Carolina.
Sarah, age 5, born in South Carolina.
Joshua Fortner, age 3, born in Mississippi.
Dicey Fortner, 11 months old, born in Mississippi.

From Ancestry family trees:
*William Joseph Faulkner, Jr. 1752-1807. He married **Susannah Wells and their children were:
1. Pleasant Fortner 1773-1782
2. Isaac born 1775
3. Lewis born 1777
4. Micajah born 1786
5. William Joseph 1796-1842
6. Samuel 17969-1894
7. Martin
8. James
Isaac, Lewis, and Martin were soldiers in the War of 1812.

*From Some South Carolina County Records, Vol. I, 1976:
pp. 676-678: Lexington District, SC, Wheras **Susannah Falkner, one of the Heirs and distributees of *William Falkner decd, filed a petition in the Court of Ordinary of Lex. Dist., against Caroline Falkner, William W. Falkner, and Lawrence Falkner on 6 Oct 1842, stating that ed. Wiliam Falkner died intestate, leaving a tract which has not been partitioned...100 A sold to George Roberts, for $401...land on Rocky Creek, water of Saluda, adj. John Fortner Sr., Benj. Snelgrave, & Derrick...15 Feb 1843...Wm. L. Miller (LS), Wit. f. S. Fox, Jno. Hook, Proven by F. S. Fox, 15 Feb 1843. Rec. 15 Feb 1843. Delivered to George Roberts, 3 Apr 1845.

*Lexington Co. S. C. Deed Book M page 676
Feb 15 1843. *William Falkner died intestate leaving a tract of land. On Oct 6 1842, **Susannah Falkner, one of the heirs of William Falkner, filed suit against Caroline Falkner, William Falkner, and Lawrence Falkner and petitioned the court to partition the land. Land sold to highest bidder George Roberts. Land on Rocky Creek waters of Saluda River adjoining John Fortner, Sr. (This could be the ***John, Sr. that married Sarah Ford.)

From DAR Genealogical Records:
Wm Andrew Falconer born on 14 - Oct - 1809 at Baltimore MD
died at Ft Smith AR on 29 - Aug - 1848 and his ( 1st ) wife
Mary Ellen Titchenal McCarrow born on 23 - Aug - 1815 at Harrison Co VA
died at Ft Smith AR on 27 - Nov - 1878 married on 16 - Jun - 1835
married at Crawford Co AR
The Said Wm Andrew Falconer was the child of Peregrine Falconer (DAR Ancestor #824070) born on c - - 1776 at Queen Annes Co MD
died at Baltimore MD on 24 - Feb - 1817 and his ( 1st ) wife
Elizabeth Levy born on - - at _______________
died at York PA on 23 - Nov - 1856 married on 1 - Nov - 1808
married at Baltimore MD
The Said Peregrine Falconer was the child of William Faulkner born on c - - 1753 at _______________
died at Queen Annes Co MD on a 11 - Sep - and his ( 1st ) wife
born on - - at _______________
died at _______________ on - - married on - -
William Faulkner--Ancestor #A201549 (His second wife was Jerusha Massey.)
Service: MARYLAND Rank(s): PATRIOTIC SERVICE
Birth: CIRCA 1753
Child of: Peregine Faulkner and Elizabeth Ley
Death: ANTE 9-11-1790 QUEEN ANNES CO MARYLAND
Service Source: MD HIST SOC MS 1814-COPY IN DATA
Service Description: 1) SIGNED OATH OF FIDELITY

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