DEATH OF MRS. SARAH FALKENER
DIED,
At Warrenton, on the 24th ult. Mrs. Sarah Falkener, wife to Wm. Falkener, Sen. Esq. aged 64 years. A native of England, this respectable lady has been 30 years a resident of this Country. The unvaried suavity of her manners, her benevolence of heart, and the unblemished worth of her general character had created and secured to her a numerous circle of friends. For many years she devoted her time and talents to the education of Young females and many accomplished and excellent wives and mothers in this State will gratefully acknowledge what they owe to her paternal care, and unwearied attention.
—Raleigh Register, March 26, 1819.

DEATH OF WILLIAM FALKENER,
Communicated.
Died, In Warrenton, N. C. on Monday, December 6th, of the Dropsy, William Falkener, Esq. aged about 68 years. Mr. Falkener was a native of the City of London, in England, but for more than 30 years has been a resident of the United States. *    *    *
Mr. Falkener was a gentleman of great taste and benevolence, and of many excellent qualities. He might be called the Founder of the Seminaries for the education of young ladies in this section of the country. Many most valuable women owe their instruction to him. He was one of the most elegant pensmen of his day. He was a warm and sincere Eepublican—and although he loved his adopted country, he never forgot his attachment to that which gave him birth.
—Raleigh Register, December 10, 1819.

(Source: North Carolina Schools and Academies, 1790-1840, By Charles L. Coon 1914)