William Robert Faulkner1,2

M, b. circa December 1854, d. 11 July 1919
  • Birth*: William Robert Faulkner was born circa December 1854 at Granville Co., NC.3,1
  • He was the son of John P. Faulkner and Mary Ann Riggan.
  • Census: William Robert Faulkner appeared on the census of 18 June 1860 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. William is 7 years old.4
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 7 August 1870 at Hawtree, Warren Co., NC. Age 17, living with his parents and occupation is farm laborer.5
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Caroline Hardy on 5 January 1875 at Halifax Co., NC.3,6
  • Census: William Robert Faulkner appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Hawtree, Warren Co., NC. He is living with his parents. There is also William's wife( listed as Daughter-in-law of John P.) Mary C., age 28, and their two son's John E., age 4 and Willie R., age 1. Williams occupation is Artist.7
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., VA. William R. is a medicine salesman and was born in N.C. in Dec 1854. His wife Mary was born in Jan 1852 in N.C.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 22 April 1910 at Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., VA. William R. is 55 years old and a medicine salesman. He and his wife mary have been married for 35 years. They have had six children and two are still living in 1910.8
  • Death*: He died on 11 July 1919 at Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., VA.9

Family: Mary Caroline Hardy b. c Jan 1852, d. 26 Jul 1915

Citations

  1. [S1346] 1900 Dinwiddie Co., Va. Census.
  2. [S2354] Unknown volume, Social Security Applications & Claims Index, 1936 - 2007, unknown repository.
  3. [S7] Warren Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  4. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S1398] Unknown volume, North Carolina Marriages 1759 - 1979, unknown repository.
  7. [S7] Warren Co., N.C. 1880 Census, pg 49.
  8. [S631] 1910 Dinwiddie Co., Va. Census.
  9. [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

John P. Faulkner

M, b. circa 1834, d. 25 December 1909

Family: Mary Ann Riggan b. c 1829

Citations

  1. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 95.
  2. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number.
  3. [S66] 1860 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S1192] Unknown subject, Civil War Service Records - North Carolina.
  5. [S6] 1870 Warren Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S7] Warren Co., N.C. 1880 Census, pg 49.
  7. [S8] Warren Co., N.C. 1900 Census.
  8. [S2031] Unknown subject, Civil War Pension Application - North Carolina.
  9. [S1458] Richmond Times-Dispatch, 28 Dec 1909.
  10. [S205] David B. Gammon, Abstracts of Wills Warren Co., North Carolina 1845-1902, pg100.
  11. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census.

James Frederick Renn

M, b. 21 August 1849, d. 23 August 1929

Family: Mollie Ayscue b. 10 Apr 1857, d. 14 Dec 1940

  • Marriage*: He married Mollie Ayscue, daughter of Charles Ellis Ayscue and Mary Greene Pleasants, on 15 January 1882 at Franklin Co., NC; J. Fred Renn, 32 yrs old, married Mollie Ayscue, age 24, on 15 Jan 1882. Both are from Franklin Co. The marriage took place at C.E. Ayscue's and was performed by T.M.Allen, minister. Charles E. Ayscue was the secretary for the LIberty Christian Church in Epsom, N.C.4

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S11] Franklin Co., N.C. 1870 Census.
  3. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  4. [S3] Franklin Co., N.C. Marriage Register unknown file number.
  5. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census, pg 196.
  6. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol. 16, pg 98, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  7. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol 5, No. 191., Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Rebecca Renn

F, b. circa 1845

Citations

  1. [S11] Franklin Co., N.C. 1870 Census.
  2. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.

Elizabeth Betsy Vaughn1

F, b. circa 1810

Family: James H. Renn b. c 1809

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number, Record 01205 Bond 000162435.
  3. [S9] Franklin Co., N.C. 1850 Census.

James H. Renn

M, b. circa 1809

Family: Elizabeth Betsy Vaughn b. c 1810

Citations

  1. [S21] N.C. Marriage Bonds unknown file number, Record 01205 Bond 000162435.
  2. [S9] Franklin Co., N.C. 1850 Census.
  3. [S11] Franklin Co., N.C. 1870 Census.
  4. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.

Sally J. "Sarah" Hoyle

F, b. 14 February 1852, d. 6 July 1924

Family: George P. Renn b. c 1842, d. 1888

Citations

  1. [S1356] Lois Hanson Hoyle, "Hoyle, Faulkner, Sodosky Families", Ancestral File.
  2. [S1] Warren Co., N.C. Marriage Register.
  3. [S131] 1920 Franklin Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S180] Unknown volume, Franklin Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Franklin Co, NC Courthouse.
  5. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

George P. Renn

M, b. circa 1842, d. 1888

Family: Sally J. "Sarah" Hoyle b. 14 Feb 1852, d. 6 Jul 1924

Citations

  1. [S301] Unknown name of person unknown record type, Faulkner, John L. Compiled Data, unknown repository address.
  2. [S9] Franklin Co., N.C. 1850 Census.
  3. [S1] Warren Co., N.C. Marriage Register.
  4. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S364] Dr. Stephen E. Jr. Bradley, Franklin Co., N.C. Loose Estates Papers.
  6. [S12] Franklin Co., N.C. 1880 Census.
  7. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  8. [S180] Unknown volume, Franklin Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Franklin Co, NC Courthouse.

William Henry Renn1

M, b. 25 June 1871, d. 17 February 1943

William Henry Renn

Family: Maggie Blanche Haithcock b. 3 May 1880, d. 23 Nov 1956

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S138] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Marriage Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  3. [S112] 1920 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S549] 1930 Franklin Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol 30, pg 231, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  6. [S160] Unknown volume, Vance County, N.C. Birth Register, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.

Mary Elizabeth Hester1

F, b. 8 September 1851, d. 7 October 1923

Family: Green Lafayette "Fate" Renn b. 1 May 1847, d. 22 Jul 1926

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol. 10, Number 233., Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  3. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol. 10, pg 233., Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  4. [S112] 1920 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate: Vol 10, pg 233, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  6. [S133] 1900 Franklin Co., N.C. Census.

Martha A. Renn

F, b. circa 1858, d. 16 November 1930
  • Birth*: Martha A. Renn was born circa 1858 at Granville Co., NC.
  • She was the daughter of Green C. "Jeff" Renn and Nancy Faulkner.
  • Marriage*: Martha A. Renn married Louis M. Clopton on 24 December 1879 at Granville Co., NC; The marriage record states that Martha is the daughter of Green C. and Nancy Wrenn. Lewis is the son of George and Amelia Clapton.1
  • Census*: Martha A. Renn appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Martha A. is 22 years old and her husband Lewis is 18. Lewis works as a laborer. Living with them is Martha's mother Nancy and her brother Len.2
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 at Dabney, Vance Co., NC. Martha A. is a widow. She has had 10 children and 7 are now living. Living two dwellings away is Luther Clapton born May 1881 who is also a child of Martha.3
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 29 April 1910 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Martha is 50 years old. She has a number of children living with her.4
  • Census: She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Martha is 70 years old and living with her daughter Sudie and husband Will Harris.5
  • Death*: She died on 16 November 1930 at NC .6
  • Burial*: She was buried circa 18 November 1930 at Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery, Ingleside, Franklin Co., NC.6

Family: Louis M. Clopton b. 11 Nov 1862, d. 1 Jul 1897

  • Marriage*: She married Louis M. Clopton on 24 December 1879 at Granville Co., NC; The marriage record states that Martha is the daughter of Green C. and Nancy Wrenn. Lewis is the son of George and Amelia Clapton.1

Citations

  1. [S2] Granville Co., N.C. Marriage Register unknown file number.
  2. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census, pg 126a.
  4. [S19] 1910 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S545] 1930 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.
  7. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  8. [S865] Unknown author, N.C. Birth Index 1800 - 2000.
  9. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census, pg 126b.
  10. [S103] 1900 Vance Co., N.C. Census.

Len Renn

M, b. circa 1853, d. 10 December 1897

Citations

  1. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  2. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.

Green Lafayette "Fate" Renn

M, b. 1 May 1847, d. 22 July 1926

Green Lafayette Renn
  • Birth*: Green Lafayette "Fate" Renn was born on 1 May 1847 at Granville Co., NC; Note Green L. Renn was only 3 years old in the 1850 census. I have changed his birth year to 1847.1
  • He was the son of Green C. "Jeff" Renn and Wenny Robertson.
  • Milit-Beg*: Green Lafayette "Fate" Renn began military service circa 1861 at Granville Co., NC, He was in CSA Co. B Granville Co., N.C.
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Hester, daughter of Randolph Hester and Sallie Fleming, circa 1868 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC.
  • Census*: Green Lafayette "Fate" Renn appeared on the census of 20 July 1870 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Layfayette and his wife Mary are living in the house next to Nancy Renn, age 50.2
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 21 June 1880 at Henderson, Granville Co., NC. Layfett is listed with wife Mary E. and 5 children. Living next to them is Sally Hester, Mary's mother.3
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 29 June 1900 at Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC. Green L. is 58 years old and was born in May 1842. He and wife Mary have been married for 33 years. They have had 12 children and 9 are still living.4
  • Census: He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC. Greene L. is 77 years old. He rents his home which is located on Kittrell Street. He cannot read or write. Living with Greene and his wife Mary are daughter Sarah, age 43, daughter Mattie E., age 25, son Clifton C., age 27, and son Joseph G., age 29. In addition, Joseph's wife Mater and his 3 children are living there.5
  • Death*: He died on 22 July 1926 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 79 . The death certificate stated that his father was Jefferson Renn and his mother was Winner Roberson. The informant was Miss Sarah Renn.1
  • Burial*: He was buried on 23 July 1926 at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Vance Co., NC; Green Lafayette Renn is buried in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cem.1

Family: Mary Elizabeth Hester b. 8 Sep 1851, d. 7 Oct 1923

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  3. [S67] 1880 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S133] 1900 Franklin Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S112] 1920 Vance Co., N.C. Census.

John Thomas Wrenn1

M, b. February 1870, d. 16 March 1936

Family: Lula Clayton b. 6 Jan 1875, d. 19 Dec 1963

Citations

  1. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  2. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.

Ida Wrenn

F, b. 30 September 1867, d. 23 November 1950

Family: (?) Whitt b. c 1866

Citations

  1. [S1083] Unknown volume, Person Co., N.C. Death Certificate, unknown repository.

Mary Frances "Mollie" Wrenn1,2

F, b. November 1862, d. 27 July 1936

Family: Alfred Yancey Chandler b. 28 Dec 1850, d. 15 Jan 1912

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1380] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S1105] 1900 Person Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S19] 1910 Vance Co., N.C. Census.

James William Wrenn1,2

M, b. 4 July 1860, d. 4 April 1940

Family: Carrie L. Hester b. 10 Jun 1872, d. 11 Dec 1956

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1380] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S1600] Unknown volume, North Carolina Deaths 1931 - 1994, unknown repository.
  5. [S847] News and Observer, 27 Aug 2003.

Mary Frances Clayton1

F, b. 26 July 1839, d. 5 January 1914

Family: John Vincent Wrenn b. c 1840, d. 30 Jun 1918

Citations

  1. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate: for James W. Wrenn, www.Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1380] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
  3. [S1381] 1880 Person Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.

John Vincent Wrenn

M, b. circa 1840, d. 30 June 1918

John Vincent Wrenn

Family: Mary Frances Clayton b. 26 Jul 1839, d. 5 Jan 1914

Citations

  1. [S65] 1850 Granville Co., N.C. Census, pg 70.
  2. [S179] Unknown volume, Vance Co., N.C. Death Certificate, Register of Deeds Vance Co., NC Courthouse.
  3. [S68] 1870 Granville Co., N.C. Census.
  4. [S1381] 1880 Person Co., N.C. Census.
  5. [S19] 1910 Vance Co., N.C. Census.
  6. [S231] Unknown volume, Granville Co., N.C. Death Certificate, www.Ancestry.com.
  7. [S1380] Unknown name of person unknown record type, unknown repository, unknown repository address.

James E. Owen

M, b. circa 1834

Family: Susan B. Faulkner b. c 1834

Harriet Faulkner

F, b. circa 1846

Family: Essex Hunt b. c 1845

Essex Hunt

M, b. circa 1845

Family: Harriet Faulkner b. c 1846