William Faulkner By Jeichhorn Sep 25, 1897 William Falkner was born in New Albany, MS William Falkner was born in New Albany, MS Period: Sep 25, 1897 to Jul 6, 1962 Life of William Faulkner Jan 1, 1915 Dropped out of High School Jun 1, 1918 Enlisted in Royal Canadian Air Force Dec 1, 1924 Published "The Marble Faun" Period: Dec 1, 1924 to Sep 1, 1961 Faulkner published his works Jan 1, 1925 Moved to New Orleans Jun 1, 1929 Marriage to childhood sweetheart Estelle Oldham Apr 1, 1930 National Publication of "A Rose for Emily" Jul 6, 1962 died of heart failure