Although the headstone lists his death as 1825 that is incorrect. He died between 9 Feb and 24 Mar 1823.
His Will is dated 9 Feb and was filed on 24 Mar 1823.
"At a Court held for Halifax County the 24th March 1823.
The within written last will testament [?] of Jacob Faulkner deceased was
presented [?] by the oaths of three witnesses…"
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Application for Headstone
Jacob was a private in Capt. Thomas Gaddis' Co., Virginia Militia of the Revolutionary War.
It lists the cemetery as Faulkner Farm and the location as near South Boston Va. The headstone is to be shipped to Frank F. Faulkner. The application was filed by Mrs. Berryman Green.
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According to "Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots; Volume: 2," the location is nr Cherry Hill, 1 MI W of Hyco, Halifax Co VA
This grave is on private property.
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Frank F. Faulkner who is mention in the document is a great-great-grandson of Jacob.
Jacob married Catherine Howerton in 1788.
Although the headstone lists his death as 1825 that is incorrect. He died between 9 Feb and 24 Mar 1823.
His Will is dated 9 Feb and was filed on 24 Mar 1823.
"At a Court held for Halifax County the 24th March 1823.
The within written last will testament [?] of Jacob Faulkner deceased was
presented [?] by the oaths of three witnesses…"
**************************************************************************************
Application for Headstone
Jacob was a private in Capt. Thomas Gaddis' Co., Virginia Militia of the Revolutionary War.
It lists the cemetery as Faulkner Farm and the location as near South Boston Va. The headstone is to be shipped to Frank F. Faulkner. The application was filed by Mrs. Berryman Green.
**************************************************************************************
According to "Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots; Volume: 2," the location is nr Cherry Hill, 1 MI W of Hyco, Halifax Co VA
This grave is on private property.
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Frank F. Faulkner who is mention in the document is a great-great-grandson of Jacob.
Jacob married Catherine Howerton in 1788.
Inscription
Jacob Faulkner PVT Gaddis Va. Mil. Rev. War 1925
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