Windham

FAULKNER, Shepherd D. 

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 134

Shepherd D. FAULKNER, of Whitingham, was born 09 March 1818 in Whitingham 
[Windham County, Vermont], son of William and Hannah (DALRYMPLE) FAULKNER. 
Mr. FAULKNER belongs to a family prominently connected with the history of 
Whitingham, his father being one of its early settlers. After such an 
education as the common schools of the time afforded, he devoted his energy 
to farming, in which occupation by his constant labor and careful management 
he has amassed a considerable fortune. Recently he has not engaged in any 
active occupation but has lived a retired life at Jacksonville or with his 
son, William A. FAULKNER, at Brookline [Norfolk County], Massachusetts. In 
the days of the Whig party Mr. FAULKNER was one of its members, but has been 
and is now a staunch Republican. He was first selectman at the time of the 
draft to fill the town quota in the days of the Civil War, and has ever been 
one of the substantial citizens in the community, holding many offices of 
trust and honor. He was one of the earliest founders of the Universalist 
Society in Jacksonville, is a firm believer in its doctrine, and a liberal 
supporter of religious and charitable organizations. On 11 November 1845 at 
Whitingham [Windham County, Vermont] he [Shepherd D. FAULKNER] was united in 
marriage to Miranda, daughter of Alfred and Clarissa (SMITH) GREENE. There 
were two children: William A. and Emma M. (Mrs. Henry HOLBROOK, of 
Whitingham), deceased.

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