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John Nelson Greer Fox

Male 1861 - 1930  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  John Nelson Greer Fox was born 2 Feb 1861, Tennessee (son of Tilman Grady Fox and Elizabeth Emmett Trotter); died 12 Feb 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Feb 1930, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    John — . [Group Sheet]

    John — Hazel Bud Delius. Hazel was born Abt 1894, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. John Nelson Greer Fox, Jr. was born 28 Apr 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Feb 2012, Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Tilman Grady Fox was born 14 Feb 1831, Tennessee (son of William Fox and Rebecca Dickey); died 28 Apr 1900; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 269.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies," Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 301.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 46.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 202, 204, 249, 264.

    Tilman married Elizabeth Emmett Trotter 9 Feb 1860. Elizabeth (daughter of Dr. William Harrison "Billy" Trotter and Sarah Trigg Emert) was born 23 Mar 1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 1878; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Emmett Trotter was born 23 Mar 1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Dr. William Harrison "Billy" Trotter and Sarah Trigg Emert); died 3 Jan 1878; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 269.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Children:
    1. 1. John Nelson Greer Fox was born 2 Feb 1861, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Feb 1930, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah R. Fox was born 29 Oct 1862, Tennessee; died 30 Apr 1943; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George S. L. Fox was born Abt Mar 1870, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Fox was born 12 Dec 1803, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Adam Fox and Elizabeth Derrick); died 13 Dec 1874; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Born in the third district of Sevier County, Tennessee. William Fox was a Whig supporter.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 202, 204, 254.

    William married Rebecca Dickey 1824/1825. Rebecca (daughter of John Dickey and Phoebe Daniels) was born 3 May 1799, Virginia; died 3 Apr 1851; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rebecca Dickey was born 3 May 1799, Virginia (daughter of John Dickey and Phoebe Daniels); died 3 Apr 1851; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Born in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and migrated into Jefferson County with her family.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 202, 204, 254.

    Children:
    1. Cassandra Fox was born 6 Oct 1825, Tennessee; died 14 Aug 1881; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Nelson Fox was born 31 Aug 1827, Tennessee; died 16 Dec 1892; was buried Nelson Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Margaret Fox was born 28 May 1829, Tennessee; died 8 Jun 1899; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 2. Tilman Grady Fox was born 14 Feb 1831, Tennessee; died 28 Apr 1900; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Louisa Fox was born 4 Jan 1833, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1927; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Anna Fox was born 30 Apr 1835, Tennessee; died 24 Aug 1854; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Melvina Fox was born 12 Oct 1837; died 12 Nov 1837; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. William Carroll Fox was born 27 Oct 1839, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1920; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. George Fox was born 17 Jan 1841, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1896; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Dr. William Harrison "Billy" TrotterDr. William Harrison "Billy" Trotter was born 26 Jul 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of John Trotter and Asa White); died 14 Sep 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: NG7T-KQ

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 268, 269.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August, 1923, p 2.
    www.ancestry.com, mbharris@apex.net, 19 September 1999.

    William married Sarah Trigg Emert 23 Nov 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Phillip Emert and Elizabeth Reagan) was born 17 Apr 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Trigg Emert was born 17 Apr 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Phillip Emert and Elizabeth Reagan); died 8 Dec 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 268, 269.

    Children:
    1. John Andrew Trotter was born 23 Aug 1838, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1887.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Emmett Trotter was born 23 Mar 1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 1878; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Isaac Alexander Trotter was born 30 Nov 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Aug 1914; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Maria Caroline Trotter was born 16 Mar 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1918.
    5. Mitchell McCown Trotter was born 13 Jul 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1848; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Dr. Ashley Wynne Trotter was born 25 Nov 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Dec 1918; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Melinda Caldona Trotter was born 18 Nov 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jul 1931; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Newton Edmondson Trotter was born 12 Apr 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1917; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Lewis Stevens Trotter was born 11 May 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1905; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Adaline Minvera Trotter was born 14 Jul 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1924; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Mary Angeline Trotter was born 14 Jul 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1932; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Steward Erastus Trotter was born 12 Jan 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Nov 1903; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Adam Fox was born 1760 (son of Adam Fox and Catherine); died 1819; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 201, 202, 204, 253.

    Adam — Elizabeth Derrick. Elizabeth (daughter of John Derrick and Anna Maria "Mary" Dunkelberger) died Aft 1830; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Derrick (daughter of John Derrick and Anna Maria "Mary" Dunkelberger); died Aft 1830; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204, 253.

    Children:
    1. Johannes "John" Fox was born 19 Feb 1784, Virginia; died 1852; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Catherine Fox was born 1785; died 1843.
    3. George Fox was born 1789, Tennessee.
    4. Adam Fox was born 1794.
    5. Mark Fox was born 1798, Tennessee; died 1861/1865.
    6. 4. William Fox was born 12 Dec 1803, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1874; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elizabeth Fox was born 1805; died 1850; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Fox
    9. Fox

  3. 10.  John Dickey

    Notes:

    This family descended from an Abraham Dickey of Brundon, Wales.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    John — Phoebe Daniels. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Phoebe Daniels

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Children:
    1. Anna Dickey was born 1795, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Rebecca Dickey was born 3 May 1799, Virginia; died 3 Apr 1851; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John Dickey was born 1802; died Abt 1882.
    4. Thomas Dickey
    5. Henry Dickey
    6. Ben Dickey

  5. 12.  John TrotterJohn Trotter was born 8 Dec 1777, Maryland (son of William Trotter and Margaret Keller); died 5 Jan 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: HS83-C9

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 363.

    John married Asa White 6 Oct 1803, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Asa (daughter of Meady White and Sarah Mara "Mary" Raynor) was born 23 Dec 1782, Bertie, North Carolina; died 24 Dec 1852, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Asa White was born 23 Dec 1782, Bertie, North Carolina (daughter of Meady White and Sarah Mara "Mary" Raynor); died 24 Dec 1852, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: HS83-RC

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 277.
    Fred E. Clark, Jr., brewglas@netkonnect.net, 19 September 1999.
    www.ancestry.com, mbharris@apex.net, 19 September 1999.

    Children:
    1. Mary Jane Trotter was born 24 Jul 1804, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jul 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy Trotter was born 29 Dec 1805, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John Sevier Trotter was born 20 Nov 1807, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Amos Ranier Trotter was born 16 Mar 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mariah Trotter was born 14 Jan 1812, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jun 1899, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 6. Dr. William Harrison "Billy" Trotter was born 26 Jul 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. West J. Trotter was born Abt 1817, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Asa Trotter was born Abt 1819, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rev. Isaac Trotter was born 1 Jul 1821, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Sep 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. James Trotter was born Abt 1823, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Phillip Emert was born 17 Oct 1786, Virginia (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig); died 23 Jul 1821; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MC7T-QC

    Notes:

    Phillip left a will dated 10 Mar 1821, but no probate date was given. He left to my wife "my perishable property to raise my children." He names only two sons.

    It is believed he lived with his wife Elizabeth in the Middle Creek area.

    Copy of the last will and testament of Philip Emmet, Deceased:

    I, Phillip Emmet of the County of Sevier and State of Tennessee, do make my last will and testament in manner and form following that is,

    I give to my wife Elizabeth Emmet all my perishable property to raise my children on and to increase the estate of my heirs and I give my wife this plantation whereon we now live while she lives single or till my youngest child comes of age and then my son Frederick Emmet shall have it and shall maintainher while she lives unless she marries then the perishable property shall be sold and the money taken care of for my children and the plantation that I bought of Arnet Shields I give to my son Daniel Emmet and it shall be rented and the rent sold for money and it lent out on interest till my youngest child comes of age and my daughters shall have an even divide. I give them two hundred dollars in property a piece and if my property should fail and come short of paying them my sons Frederick and Daniel C. Emmet shall make it up to them and shall have sufficient time to pay them as the executors may conclude right and at my wife's death I give all to my children and their heirs forever

    I do hereby constitute and appoint my friend, Frederick Emmet, Junior and Elizabeth Emmet Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all others as former wills and testaments by me heretofore made

    In witness whereof I have unto set my hand and seal this 20th day of March
    in the year of our Lord 1821.

    His
    Phillip X Emmet (Seal)
    Mark

    Signed, sealed, published and declared to be the last will and testament, of the above name Philip Emmet in presence of us who at his request and in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witness to the same __________ lets out my wife Elizabeth Emmet. She shall have two hundred dollars in propertion--___________ (Liste)
    Timothy Reagan, Junior
    Philip Shultz

    A true copy of the last Will and Testament of Phillip Emmet, Decesed.

    (s) S. Perry, Clk
    By his Deputy
    (s) P. M. Wear
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 66, 67.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 253-255.

    Phillip married Elizabeth Reagan 6 Jun 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Timothy Reagan and Elizabeth Trigg) was born 4 Nov 1785, , Caswell, North Carolina; died 1838/1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Reagan was born 4 Nov 1785, , Caswell, North Carolina (daughter of Timothy Reagan and Elizabeth Trigg); died 1838/1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MC7T-RJ

    Notes:

    Believied to be a daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Reagan, Elizabeth was
    probably born in Caswell County, North Carolina, moving with her parents to
    Sevier County, Tennessee in late 1790's. Elizabeth was a sister to Sarah and
    Dursilla Reagan as indicated by Emert family records and traditions. Also in
    Donald B. Reagan's possession, a Reagan family record lists Elizabeth as a
    sister of Richard Reagan.

    It is believed that Elizabeth and Phillip lived in the Middle Creek area.
    Elizabeth Reagan is listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County,
    Tennessee. The latest land entry for Elizabeth was enter in 1835. Also she is
    still living in 1837 according to 1837 Sevier County, Tennessee Tax List.

    Elizabeth Reagan died in the Middle Creek area of Sevier County.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 66.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 253-255.

    Children:
    1. Barbara Emert was born 6 Jun 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Frederick Sanders Emert was born 12 Sep 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died May 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Catherine Ragan Emert was born 8 Feb 1812, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1883, Benton County, Oregon; was buried Gingles Cemetery, Benton County, Oregon.
    4. Daniel W. Emert was born 17 Oct 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1881, , Polk, Oregon; was buried , Polk, Oregon.
    5. Rhoda Emert was born 20 Dec 1816, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1848, Ray County, Missouri.
    6. Nancy Emert was born 18 Jul 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1859, , Franklin, Missouri.
    7. 7. Sarah Trigg Emert was born 17 Apr 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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