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JAMES W. FAULKNER, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, was born December 2, 1860, in Woodford County, Ky. His parents are James W. (deceased), and Martha Faulkner. James W. Faulkner, Sr., was born, reared, and died in Woodford County, Ky. He was the father of six children, four of whom are still living — Lucy, Mary, Martha, and James W., subject of this sketch. In 1873, one year after the death of Mr. Faulkner, the family consisting of five members, moved to Ripley, Brown County, where they remained until the spring of 1874. They then moved to a farm, one and one-half miles north of Carlisle Village, Jackson Township, where they remained perhaps six years. James W., subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm, and received but a limited education. Having selected for his betrothed, Miss Emma Thomson, their nuptials were celebrated in November, 1880. This union has been blessed with one child — Luella. In March, 1882, he bought a farm of fifty acres in the southwestern portion of Jackson Township, where he still resides. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 127, at Carlisle. Mr. Faulkner is a young man of energy, perseverance, and decision; also a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, and the elevation of humanity.