kids encyclopedia robot

Sandford Faulkner facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Sandford Faulkner
Born (1803-03-03)March 3, 1803
Died August 4, 1874(1874-08-04) (aged 71)
Resting place Mount Holly Cemetery,
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Notable work
"The Arkansas Traveler"
Spouse(s) Evaline M. Faulkner
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States
Service/branch  Confederate States Army
Years of service 1861–1865
Rank Confederate States of America Captain.png Captain
Unit Ordnance Department
Battles/wars American Civil War

Colonel Sandford C. Faulkner (March 3, 1803 – August 4, 1874) was an American planter, politician, composer and fiddler known for "The Arkansas Traveler."

Biography

Sandford C. Faulkner was born in Scott County, Kentucky, on March 3, 1803, to Nicholas and Sally (née Fletcher) Faulkner. He was a planter, politician, composer, and fiddler responsible in large part for the story forming the basis of the 19th-century American fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler," which was the official song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963, and has been the state historical song since 1987. He also served as a Confederate ordnance officer in the American Civil War.

Legacy

Faulkner County, Arkansas (established 1873) is named after him.

kids search engine
Sandford Faulkner Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.