Sandford C. Faulkner | |
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![]() Faulkner in uniform, c. 1862 | |
Born | Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S. | March 3, 1803
Died | August 4, 1874 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | (aged 71)
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 |
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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 | 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.