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Ora Gaynell "Nell" Parton

Female 1948 - 2015  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ora Gaynell "Nell" Parton was born 5 Jun 1948 (daughter of Charles James "Big Charlie" Parton and Nadine S. Proffitt); died 4 Apr 2015.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 9.

    Ora married Larry Gene Hoyles, Sr. 13 Jun 1964. Larry (son of James Hugh Hoyles and Reba Myers) was born 1 Mar 1946, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 2008. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Larry Gene Hoyles, Jr.

    Ora — Claude Junior Parton. Claude (son of Claude Ray Parton and Maimie Barnes) was born 3 Mar 1951, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 2012; was buried 26 Nov 2012, Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Derek Aaron Parton
    2. Amanda Claudette Parton

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles James "Big Charlie" Parton was born 9 Oct 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Alfred Brooks Parton and Sarah Jane Ramsey); died 15 Nov 1998; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Born in the Tunis Branch community.
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    Reference:
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 5, 9.

    Charles married Nadine S. Proffitt 5 Dec 1947. Nadine (daughter of Bruce Proffitt and Golden T. Morris) was born 13 Feb 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nadine S. Proffitt was born 13 Feb 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Bruce Proffitt and Golden T. Morris).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Born in Webb's Creek community.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 90.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", Volumn XXI, Spring 1995, p 30.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 5, 9.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 547.

    Children:
    1. 1. Ora Gaynell "Nell" Parton was born 5 Jun 1948; died 4 Apr 2015.
    2. Shirley Marie Parton was born 12 Nov 1950.
    3. Dale Brooks Parton was born 6 Apr 1954.
    4. Caralyn Elizabeth Parton was born 1 Feb 1959, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1959; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Robert James "Bob" Parton was born 31 Dec 1960, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    6. Jama Kay Parton was born 11 Apr 1963.
    7. Michael Parton


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Alfred Brooks Parton was born 27 Jun 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Richard M. C. Parton and Martha Shultz); died 15 Dec 1967; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 34.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 9.
    "The Mountain Press", Mary Elizabeth "Mammy" (Parton) Ramsey obitituary.

    Alfred — Sarah Jane Ramsey. Sarah (daughter of John E. Ramsey and Laura Jane Conard) was born 13 Oct 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Mar 1978; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Jane Ramsey was born 13 Oct 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John E. Ramsey and Laura Jane Conard); died 5 Mar 1978; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 9.
    "The Mountain Press", Mary Elizabeth "Mammy" (Parton) Ramsey obitituary.

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth "Mammy" Parton was born 30 Apr 1914, Pittman Center, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Apr 1996; was buried 11 Apr 1996, Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Violet Parton was born 16 Jun 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Mar 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Mar 1935, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Ben Leondard Parton was born 18 May 1918, Tennessee; died 17 Jun 1985; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Robert C. Parton was born 8 Mar 1922, Tennessee; died 17 Sep 1945, Santa Barbara County, California; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 2. Charles James "Big Charlie" Parton was born 9 Oct 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1998; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Ray A. Parton was born Abt 1927, Tennessee; died Bef 15 Nov 1998.
    7. Ruby Lee Parton was born Abt 1930, Tennessee.
    8. Ada June Parton was born 17 Dec 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Sep 1995; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Parton died Bef 15 Nov 1998.
    10. Parton died Bef 15 Nov 1998.

  3. 6.  Bruce ProffittBruce Proffitt was born 25 Jan 1904, Tennessee (son of John Proffitt and Rachel Shultz); died 3 Dec 1979; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 90.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", Volumn XXI, Spring 1995, p 30.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 9.

    Bruce married Golden T. Morris 31 May 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee. Golden (daughter of David Paul Morris and Flota Rogers) was born 28 Apr 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Golden T. MorrisGolden T. Morris was born 28 Apr 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Paul Morris and Flota Rogers); died 17 Jan 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 90.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", Volumn XXI, Spring 1995, p 30.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 5, 9.
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D785.HTM.

    Children:
    1. Lonas E. Proffitt was born 17 Jul 1925, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1945, Germany; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Creed Proffitt was born 19 Dec 1927, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Jan 2005; was buried 11 Jan 2005, Price Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Helen G. Proffitt was born 27 May 1930, Tennessee; died 21 Apr 2017; was buried 24 Apr 2017, Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 3. Nadine S. Proffitt was born 13 Feb 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Varnell F. Proffitt was born 9 Apr 1936, Tennessee.
    6. Dale Proffitt was born 22 Nov 1938, Tennessee; died 9 Sep 2015; was buried 13 Sep 2015, Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Donald Proffitt was born 2 Jul 1941; died 14 Apr 2018; was buried 17 Apr 2018, Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Richard M. C. Parton was born May 1854, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of John Parton and Catherine M. Evans); died 30 Mar 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Apr 1937, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 31, 34.

    Richard married Martha Shultz 4 Oct 1872. Martha (daughter of Frederick Jackson Shultz and Hannah Lindsey) was born 12 May 1847, Tennessee; died 20 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 May 1919, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Martha Shultz was born 12 May 1847, Tennessee (daughter of Frederick Jackson Shultz and Hannah Lindsey); died 20 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 May 1919, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 31, 34.

    Children:
    1. Benjamin Parton was born 28 Jun 1873, Tennessee; died 28 Dec 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Dec 1925, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Hannah Estelle Parton was born Oct 1876, Tennessee; died 2 Oct 1950; was buried Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Essie Parton was born Abt 1877, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1927, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 2 Jun 1927, Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Parton was born Abt 1878; died See Notes.
    5. Jacob Leonard Parton was born 14 Jan 1880, Tennessee; died 23 Apr 1955, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Apr 1955, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. William Newton Parton was born Oct 1882.
    7. John W. Parton was born Feb 1885; was buried Richard Parton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Parton was born Abt 1888; died See Notes.
    9. 4. Alfred Brooks Parton was born 27 Jun 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1967; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. James R. Parton was born Feb 1897.
    11. James R. Parton was born 21 Jul 1898, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1967, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  John E. Ramsey was born Apr 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Ramsey and Wealthy Whitlock); died 1916.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Web%20Pages/Samuel%20Ramsey.htm.

    John married Laura Jane Conard 10 Feb 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee. Laura was born Mar 1868, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Laura Jane Conard was born Mar 1868, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Web%20Pages/Samuel%20Ramsey.htm.

    Children:
    1. Eliza C. Ramsey was born Jan 1890, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Sarah Jane Ramsey was born 13 Oct 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Mar 1978; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha A. Ramsey was born Feb 1893, Tennessee.
    4. Robert Ramsey was born Aug 1895, Tennessee.
    5. Artie Ramsey was born 4 Apr 1898, Tennessee; died 1 Oct 1990, Haywood County, North Carolina; was buried Meadow Fork Cemetery, Madison County, North Carolina.

  5. 12.  John Proffitt was born 22 Mar 1871, Tennessee (son of David Proffitt and Mary "Polly" Whaley); died 19 Feb 1936; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Hump back.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 53.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 89, 90.

    John — Rachel Shultz. Rachel (daughter of Phillip Shultz and Arbizena McCarter) was born 8 Apr 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1949; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rachel Shultz was born 8 Apr 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Phillip Shultz and Arbizena McCarter); died 31 Jul 1949; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 53.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 89, 90.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 342.
    James Shults GEDCOM, Jamesshults@worldnet.att.net, July 1996.

    Children:
    1. Elmer Proffitt was born 18 Mar 1897, Tennessee; died 17 Jul 1981; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lawrence A. Proffitt was born 21 Oct 1900, Tennessee; died 27 Apr 1971; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Glen Proffitt was born 16 Mar 1902; died 25 Jan 1925; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 6. Bruce Proffitt was born 25 Jan 1904, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1979; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Myrtle Proffitt was born 11 Mar 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 May 1989; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Hazel Proffitt was born 21 Jul 1909; died 30 May 1982; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  David Paul MorrisDavid Paul Morris was born 19 Aug 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Elihu L. Morris and Matilda Byrd); died 13 Sep 1958, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 90.

    David married Flota Rogers Sevier County, Tennessee. Flota (daughter of Robert Newton Rogers and Matilda Duckett) was born 10 Apr 1881, Fines Creek, North Carolina; died 13 Oct 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Oct 1938, Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Flota Rogers was born 10 Apr 1881, Fines Creek, North Carolina (daughter of Robert Newton Rogers and Matilda Duckett); died 13 Oct 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Oct 1938, Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D785.HTM.

    Children:
    1. Wilford Laurier Morris was born 28 Feb 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 1997; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. C. Hayden Morris was born 25 Apr 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Sep 2001, Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Etta Morris was born 25 Dec 1905, Webbs Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Dec 2001; was buried 10 Dec 2001, Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Hugh Morris was born 22 Aug 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 2007.
    5. 7. Golden T. Morris was born 28 Apr 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Joseph Clifford "Joe" Morris was born 7 Mar 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Mar 1991; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John Morris was born 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 2 Sep 2001.
    8. Mae Morris was born 1 Mar 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Dec 2011, Four Seasons Hospice, Flat Rock, North Carolina.
    9. Robert Leonard "Sam" Morris was born 25 Aug 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1997, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Clive Morris was born 10 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1994, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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