Sandford C. Faulkner facts for kids
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Sandford C. Faulkner
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Faulkner in uniform, c. 1862
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| Born | March 3, 1803 Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Died | August 4, 1874 (aged 71) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
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Notable work
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"Arkansas Traveler" |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Board member of | Real Estate Bank of Arkansas |
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Evelene M. Peak
(died 1871) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
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Sandford C. Faulkner (March 3, 1803 – August 4, 1874), better known as Sandy Faulkner, was an American planter, raconteur and fiddler who personified the mid-19th century folk song "Arkansas Traveler", for which he received writing credit. It has since gone on to become the official state historic song of Arkansas.
Biography
Sandford C. Faulkner was born in Georgetown, Kentucky on March 3, 1803 to Nicholas and Sally (née Fletcher) Faulkner. He was responsible in large part for the story forming the basis of the "Arkansas Traveler", which was the official song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963, and the state historical song since 1987. During the American Civil War, he served as an artillery officer detailed to ordnance duty in the Trans-Mississippi Department of the Confederate States Army.
Honors
Faulkner County, Arkansas (established 1873) is named after him.
