Sandford C. Faulkner | |
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 Faulkner in uniform, c. 1862 | |
| Born | March 3, 1803 Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | August 4, 1874 (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 / 34.737972°N 92.278944°W |
| Occupations | |
| Notable work | "Arkansas Traveler" |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Board member of | Real Estate Bank of Arkansas |
| Spouse |
Evelene M. Peak (died 1871) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | 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.