Pulaski County

Biography of Sandy Faulkner of Pulaski County

Street Scene Conway Arkansas

Sandy Faulkner, the legendary “Arkansaw Traveler,” was an early settler, hunter, and fiddler in Arkansas, known for his jovial and adventurous spirit. Born into a wealthy Kentucky family, he settled in Chicot County and later near Little Rock. Faulkner inherited and spent several moderate fortunes, living a roving life filled with hunting and socializing. His encounter with a fellow fiddler in the woods inspired the famous “Arkansaw Traveler” tune, which he joyfully shared with villagers. After the Civil War, Faulkner lived in Little Rock in modest circumstances until his death in 1875. He left behind a legacy of wit, music, and merriment that continues to echo worldwide.

Biography of Hon. Joseph Roden of Faulkner County

Street Scene Conway Arkansas

Hon. Joseph Roden, a leading miller, cotton gin operator, and farmer in Faulkner County, Arkansas, was born in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, in 1839. He was the son of Josiah and Nancy J. (Hawkins) Roden. The family moved to Arkansas shortly after the Civil War began. Joseph Roden served in the Confederate Army and later moved to various locations, including Little Rock and Texas, before settling in Faulkner County in 1871. In 1884, he established a successful farm, mill, and cotton gin operation. A dedicated Democrat, Roden served as justice of the peace and in the Arkansas legislature. He married Lizzie V. Hamlett, with whom he had eight children. Roden was a prominent Mason and long-time member of the Christian Church.

Pin It on Pinterest