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Male 1925 - 1986  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rhuel McMahan was born 16 Feb 1925, Tennessee (son of William Ernest "Ern" McMahan and Lottie Large); died 12 Jul 1986; was buried Rays Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Rhuel married Reva Dean Barnes 9 May 1954, Cocke County, Tennessee. Reva (daughter of Ellis Barnes and Rachel Garver) was born 21 May 1933, Tennessee; died 22 May 1990; was buried Rays Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Karen McMahan
    2. Joe McMahan
    3. Kevin McMahan

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Ernest "Ern" McMahan was born 30 Jul 1891, Tennessee (son of Allen McMahan and Maranda Henry); died 23 Nov 1952, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Nov 1952, Rays Chapel Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20.

    William — Lottie Large. Lottie (daughter of William Harrison Large and Hannah Ann "Haner" Norris) was born Abt 1888, Tennessee; died Bef 26 Sep 2016. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lottie Large was born Abt 1888, Tennessee (daughter of William Harrison Large and Hannah Ann "Haner" Norris); died Bef 26 Sep 2016.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20.

    Children:
    1. Isaac Mayford McMahan was born 28 Jan 1920, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 2001, Lucas County, Ohio.
    2. Eugene A. McMahan was born 7 Sep 1922, Tennessee; died 9 Dec 1959, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 11 Dec 1959, Rays Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. 1. Rhuel McMahan was born 16 Feb 1925, Tennessee; died 12 Jul 1986; was buried Rays Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah McMahan was born Abt 1928, Tennessee.
    5. Wilma Irene McMahan was born 8 Aug 1931, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Dec 1931, Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Allen McMahan was born 8 Jul 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Sanders M. "San" McMahan and Linda "Amanda" Huff); died 18 Jan 1901; was buried Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Allen's children are recorded with Henry cousins, Jim Bally McMahan descendants.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20, 106.

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 36.

    Allen — Maranda Henry. Maranda (daughter of James "Jim" Henry and Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan) was born 18 Apr 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maranda Henry was born 18 Apr 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James "Jim" Henry and Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan); died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in Old Henry Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20, 106.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies," Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 471.

    Children:
    1. Amanda Elzora McMahan was born 8 May 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1947; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. James M. McMahan was born 17 Jun 1889, Tennessee; died 11 Dec 1917, Camp Sevier, Greenville County, South Carolina; was buried 14 Dec 1917, Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. William Ernest "Ern" McMahan was born 30 Jul 1891, Tennessee; died 23 Nov 1952, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Nov 1952, Rays Chapel Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    4. Lenley Freeman "Free" McMahan was born 6 Apr 1894, Tennessee; died 10 Aug 1928; was buried Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Freddie Clay McMahan was born 14 Jun 1897, Tennessee; died 18 May 1958; was buried Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    6. Willard Caron McMahan was born Nov 1898, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah "Sally" McMahan

  3. 6.  William Harrison Large was born 15 Jan 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Large and Mary Williams); died 6 May 1907; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    John Radford lists birth as 18 March 1848.
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    Reference
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.

    William married Hannah Ann "Haner" Norris Feb 1867. Hannah (daughter of Hugh Norris and Harriett Bryant) was born 24 Aug 1848, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1890; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Hannah Ann "Haner" Norris was born 24 Aug 1848, Tennessee (daughter of Hugh Norris and Harriett Bryant); died 18 Nov 1890; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Sevier County Heritages lists birth as 2 August 1849.
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    Reference
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.

    Children:
    1. Harriet Large was born Sep 1868, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1927; was buried Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. James A. Large was born 23 Mar 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 May 1942; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Large was born Abt 1872, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah S. Large was born Abt 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 1959; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha M. Large was born Abt 1876, Tennessee.
    6. Cordelia Large was born 28 Jul 1877, Tennessee; died 29 Sep 1924; was buried Shults Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Algia Large was born 2 May 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 May 1956; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Isaac Melvin Large was born 18 Nov 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Feb 1960; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Tilda Large was buried , Georgia.
    10. 3. Lottie Large was born Abt 1888, Tennessee; died Bef 26 Sep 2016.
    11. Julia Large


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Sanders M. "San" McMahan was born 25 Aug 1832, Tennessee (son of William "Bill" McMahan and Rhoda Elizabeth Williams); died 8 Jul 1914; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census as attending school.

    Sanders McMahan was second lieut. Co. E, 2nd Tennessee Cav. in the Civil War and buried in his Union uniform.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20, 105, 106.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 35.
    http://www.liberty.com/home/hannibal/censusmc.txt

    Sanders — Linda "Amanda" Huff. Linda (daughter of Rev. John Huff and Nancy Allen) was born 5 May 1837, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1915; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Linda "Amanda" Huff was born 5 May 1837, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. John Huff and Nancy Allen); died 2 Mar 1915; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Amanda McMahan's will mentioned a child, "Willie Matthews," she reared. He was 12 years old in October 1914.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 105, 106.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 35.

    Children:
    1. George McMahan was born 1854.
    2. Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan was born 19 Oct 1856, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1932.
    3. 4. Allen McMahan was born 8 Jul 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1901; was buried Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Curtis McMahan was born 24 May 1866, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 1883; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  James "Jim" Henry was born 16 Mar 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Hugh Henry and Lydia Jenkins); died 10 May 1911; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in Old Henry Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 20.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 471.

    James — Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan. Elizabeth (daughter of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack") was born 25 Apr 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1899; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan was born 25 Apr 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack"); died 27 Nov 1899; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in Old Henry Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 471.

    Children:
    1. 5. Maranda Henry was born 18 Apr 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah M. Henry was born 9 Jul 1858, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1931; was buried Henry Town, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John McNulty "Mink Eye" Henry was born 31 May 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1947, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 18 Mar 1947, White Pine Cemetery, White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    4. Isaac Reece "Ike" Henry was born 8 Dec 1861, , Cocke County, Tennessee; died 7 May 1921; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. David C. Henry was born 30 Nov 1886, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Feb 1940; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  James Large was born 15 Sep 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian); died 14 Aug 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Land grant 24 November 1836, owned greater than 3,000 acres land - found in settlements of estates and guardianships.

    Sevier County Heritage lists birth as 15 September 1807.
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    Reference:
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9, 10.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.

    James married Mary Williams Abt 1829. Mary (daughter of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry) was born 5 Jun 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Williams was born 5 Jun 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry); died 22 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9, 10.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248, 389.

    Children:
    1. John Large was born 5 Mar 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1911.
    2. Cynthia Large was born 5 Oct 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Wilson Large was born 16 Dec 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Isaac Large was born 15 Jan 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah Jane Large was born 6 Apr 1839, Tennessee; died 8 Jun 1911; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary Ann Large was born 10 Feb 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel W. H. Large was born 10 Dec 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Aug 1928; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Large was born 10 Jan 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Jul 1898; was buried Cecedar Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.
    9. 6. William Harrison Large was born 15 Jan 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 May 1907; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Catherine Large was born 11 Mar 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1905; was buried McMahan Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Louisa Caroline Large was born 27 Apr 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Hugh NorrisHugh Norris was born 1800, North Carolina; died 1896; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Came to Cocke County, Tennessee from Washington County, Tennessee in the 1840s. The Hugh Norris home was a log structure, complete with dog trot, and stood alongside the present Bogard Road, near the Norris Cemetery and across from the home of Don and Maggie (Mayfield) Shults.

    The 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census also includes Mary Norris age 50 from North Carolina. She may have been Hugh's step mother.
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    Reference
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9.

    Hugh — Harriett Bryant. Harriett was born Abt 1827, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1907; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Harriett Bryant was born Abt 1827, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1907; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 7. Hannah Ann "Haner" Norris was born 24 Aug 1848, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1890; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Norris was born 7 Apr 1850, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 9 Aug 1932; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. George W. Norris was born Abt 1855, Tennessee; died 6 Jun 1933, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Jun 1933, Hopewell Cemetery.
    4. Richard M. Norris was born 6 Mar 1862, Tennessee; died 27 Jun 1943, Roane County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jun 1943, Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.
    5. Russell McClellan Norris was born 12 Mar 1864, Tennessee; died 22 Jul 1948; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    6. Julia Norris was born 16 Jun 1868, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1928; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    7. Jessie Norris was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.


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