Sandford C. Faulkner
American planter, raconteur and fiddler (1803–1874) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | (1803-03-03)March 3, 1803 Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1874(1874-08-04) (aged 71) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′16.7″N 92°16′44.2″W |
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Notable work | "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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