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Ellender "Nellie" Maples

Ellender "Nellie" Maples

Female 1846 - 1924  (78 years)

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  1. 1.  Ellender "Nellie" MaplesEllender "Nellie" Maples was born 14 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William D. "Bill" Maples and Lucinda Ann King); died 26 Nov 1924; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 12, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1860, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 88, 192, 237.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Ellender married John Ownby 27 Oct 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee. John (son of James S. "Big Cadger Jim" Ownby and Sophia Evans) was born 15 Jul 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 May 1915; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. James Monroe Ownby was born 25 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Mar 1943; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William Ownby was born 1868, Tennessee; died Bef 1900.
    3. Lucinda Ownby was born 1871, Tennessee; died Bef 1900.
    4. Martha Jane Ownby was born Jan 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1943, Logan County, West Virginia; was buried 14 Nov 1943, Claypool Cemetery, Logan County, West Virginia.
    5. Ownby was born Abt 1887; died See Notes.
    6. Louis Madison "Matt" Ownby was born 29 Aug 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Nov 1957; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 12, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1860, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Military Service: 6 Aug 1883, Tennessee; Pension Record
    • Census: 1890, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 88, 189, 192, 237.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 300.

    William married Lucinda Ann King 2 Oct 1845, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Lucinda (daughter of William Riley King and Ellender Keller) was born 5 Jan 1826, Tennessee; died 24 May 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lucinda Ann King was born 5 Jan 1826, Tennessee (daughter of William Riley King and Ellender Keller); died 24 May 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 12, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1860, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Dee Lansford lists buried in Huskey Grove Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 88, 189, 192, 237.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 300.

    Children:
    1. 1. Ellender "Nellie" Maples was born 14 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1924; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Abijah B. Maples was born May 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Nov 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah E. Maples was born 1849, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Lavina Ann "Vina" Maples was born 3 Nov 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 1922; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. David Crockett Maples was born 7 Apr 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jun 1877; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Eva Roseann Maples was born 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Lucinda Catherine "Kate" Maples was born 22 Feb 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1940; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Maples was born Jun 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Nancy Ezalee Maples was born 24 Mar 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Oct 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Oct 1923, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Rev. Lewis Howard Maples was born 5 Apr 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Aug 1945, Springfield, Missouri; was buried Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina (son of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William Abijah Maples came as a baby with his parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805.

    William Abijah Maples entered 30 acres of land in Richardson's Cove area on the watershed of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River adjoining his old tract according to an entry dated 16 November 1824. Also he entered 300 acres of land on Birds Creek adjoining David C. McMahan and Daniel Emert according to an entry dated 15 April 1837.

    William Abijah Maples was listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee. His land was located in the Civil District No. 1&4 of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    They were listed in the 1830 through 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and in the 1840 census listed as Abigah 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.

    There is a record for settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Before the courthouse fire of 1856, John McMahan was appointed as administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Also, F. L. Emert was appointed as guardian for seven of the minor heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples at this time. There was a list of heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples ... N. L. King and wife, George Maples, Archible Maples, Will Maples - all received their shares prior to 17th day of June 1856; James M. Maples, 25th day of June 1860, David Maples, 25th day of June 1860, John Maples, 25th day of June 1860; Redman Maples, 25th day of Jun 1860; and Samuel Maples, 25th day of June 1860.

    "E. M. G. Emert, constable of District 2, to bring to next court, Redman Maples, Samuel Maples, and Sarah Maples, poor children for the purpose of having them bound out." The date of this entry was 7 April 1856.

    F. L. Emert, guardian of Redman Maples, Samual Maples, and Sarah Maples, renewed the security bond with Jas. D. Lawson and M. A. Rawlings 3 April 1860.

    "On 24 November 1859 - Decree for Divorce: Abijah Maples vs. Rebecca Maples."

    In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, William Abijah Maples was living with Calvin Fox's household. Also he was living with his son Redman Maples in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    William Abijah probably died in the area of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188-189.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    William married Elizabeth McMahan 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    Children:
    1. Archibald Maples was born 1825, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1863; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 2. William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Eva Rosanah Maples was born 23 Oct 1832, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1924; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Wilson Maples died See Notes.
    6. Minerva Maples died See Notes.
    7. Anna Maples was born 7 Mar 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. David Crockett Maples, Sr. was born 20 Oct 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. John Maples was born 1843, Tennessee.
    11. Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Samuel McKinley "Bugler Sam" Maples was born 22 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Sarah E. Maples was born 7 Jun 1848, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1936; was buried Cane Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  William Riley King was born 1803, South Carolina (son of Nathaniel King and Elizabeth Runyan); died Aft 1880.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1830 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 192, 230, 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    William married Ellender Keller 22 May 1824, , Blount County, Tennessee. Ellender was born 1808, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ellender Keller was born 1808, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 192, 230, 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Lavina Ann King was born 22 Apr 1825, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Lucinda Ann King was born 5 Jan 1826, Tennessee; died 24 May 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. William Riley King, Jr. was born Jul 1828, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King was born 28 May 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Mar 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Wilson Maples was born Abt 1780, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (son of William Maples and Prudence); died 27 Nov 1815, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Wilson Maples went with his parents from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Pendleton District, South Carolina prior to 1790. There he lived with his parents until his marriage in 1801.

    Wilson Maples and his family left Pendleton District, South Carolina for Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805. They settled in the area of the East Fork of Little Pigeon River.

    Wilson Maples had bought 77 acres of land from James Mathis Sr. circa 1805/1806. This land was surveyed in 1807 and granted by State of Tennessee. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area.

    Wilson Maples also bought 69 acres of land at the same time. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area and adjoined the lands of James Mathis Sr.

    From RECORD OF COMMISSIONS OF OFFICERS IN THE TENNESSEE MILITIA 1796-1815, compiled by Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Wilson Maples was appointed as a captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee on 26 May 1812.

    Wilson Maples served as a Captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee from the date of appointment until he resigned. During the War of 1812, he served as a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee militia commanded by Colonel Edwin Booth. He was drafted at Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee on or about 5 November 1814 for six months duty. On 25 December 1814, he was reassigned to Lookout Mountain (vicinity of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee) on account of sickness.

    Wilson Maples died almost a year after he resigned from the position of captain. From deeds it is indicated that the said Wilson Maples had left a will at his death. He willed his wife, Sarah, the one half of the plantation during her lifetime or widowhood and willed that each of his children was to receive one-sixth part of the undivided interest in the other half of the plantation.

    It is believed that Wilson Maples was buried in the McMahan Cemetery, Jones Cove. (A stone reads "W. M. 1845 (1815?)".)
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 185, 186.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Wilson married Sarah Rolen 6 Aug 1801, Pendleton County, South Carolina. Sarah was born Abt 1785, North Carolina; died 25 Oct 1858; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah Rolen was born Abt 1785, North Carolina; died 25 Oct 1858; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    After Wilson Maples death Sara Rolen Maples remained widow until her death. She raised the children to full maturity on the farm of Wilson Maples.

    Sarah Rolen Maples appeared as the head of household in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. In the 1840 census the listing includes 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 60-70.

    Sarah Maples entered 100 acres of land adjacent to where she lived on the waters of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River ... according to an entry dated 23 January 1826.

    Sarah Maples was listed in 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Adempsey Maples to Archibald McMahan for $300 - tract on Big East Fork of Little Pigeon being the plantation whereon Wilson Maples lived at the time of his death and I the said Adempsey Maples being an heir at law --- siezed of 1/6 part of the undivided farm - also one other part of the above tract of land --- that Abijah Maples has to the named tract or parcel of land bin being an heir at law --- entitled to 1/6 part of the said farm - also one other part of the above same undivided farm it being the part which descended to Mahaly Robertson formerly Mahaly Maples her being an heir at law, I Adempsey Maples having bought the last two mentioned parts of Abijah Maples and Mahaly Robertson...69 acres."

    There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Sharah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased to Archibald McMahan for $350 - quit claim and yield up to Archibald D. McMahan all right, title, etc., that I am in possession of to one half of the plantation whereon Archibald D. McMahan now lives in Richardson Cove according to the last will and testament of my deceased husband Wilson Maples which was willed to me during my lifetime or widowhood...containing 69 acres.

    There was a deed dated 8 April 1854 ... "Anderson Williams and wife Mary, formerly Mary Maples, to Archibald McMahan, interest in 69 acres received by will from Wilson Maples, deceased."

    Here is a brief summary of Sarah Maples' bounty land application files:

    26 March 1855 - Sarah Maples deposed that she is a resident of Sevier County, Tennessee and that she is the widow of Wilson Maples, deceased who was a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee Militia commanded by General Booth in the War with Great Britain. Said husband was drafted at Sevierville on about 5 November 1814 for six months duty; reassigned about 25 December 1814 to Lookout Mountain on account of sickness. States that she was married to the said Wilson Maples in Pendleton County, South Carolina 6 August 1801 by one Robert
    Bowen Justic of Peace and her name before marriage was Sarah Rolan and her husband died at his residence in Sevier County, 27 November 1815 and she has never remarried.

    3 November 1855 - On this appeared Sarah Maples aged about 65 years a widow of Wilson Maples, --- etc.

    On 17 November 1857, Wilson Maples by his Guardian Sarah Maples asked for "Petition to sell land." Also, on 21 July 1858, Robert H. Hodsden appointed guardian for Sarah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased, having a life estate in said land. Court ordered all interest of Wilson Maples the said ward mentioned to be sold.

    Sarah Rolen Maples was buried beside her husband Wilson Maples.

    Sevier County Heritage lists Sarah as sister to "Davy" Crocket.

    Children:
    1. 4. William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina; died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mahaly Maples was born 1806, , Tennessee.
    3. Wilson Maples, Jr. was born 1808, , Tennessee.
    4. Nancy Maples was born 1810, Tennessee; died Abt 1896; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary Maples was born 1812, , Tennessee.
    6. Adempsey Maples was born 1814, , Tennessee; died Aft 1880.
    7. Sarah Maples was born 1815, Tennessee; died 1888; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Archibald McMahanArchibald McMahan was born Abt 1773, North Carolina (son of Archibald McMahan and Ann McNulty); died 27 Feb 1853; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1810 Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is believed he migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee about 1811.

    Archibald McMahan may have been a signer of a petition from "the district South of the rivers French Broad and Holston." The name appears on the petition as McGan, but is believed to be Archibald McMahan. This petition apparently includes the area of Jefferson County, South of the French Broad and perhaps part of the Cosby-English Mountain section of Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Archibald obtained Grant #11578 for 25 acres in Sevier County, Tennessee dated 20 August 1825. He lived in the first district of Sevier County, Tennessee in the Jones Cove area.

    Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census. In the 1840 census, He is listed as Archibald McMahan, Sr. 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 and 1 female 60-70. In the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee Census he is listed as a farmer living alone.

    Archibald McMahan made his will 21 March 1852 a copy of which follows:

    "I, Archibald McMahan of the County of Sevier, and State of Tennessee do hearby make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others.

    1st, I give and bequeath to my son David McMahan two negro slaves named Frank and Tibby.

    2nd, I give and bequeath to my son Redmond McMahan one slave named Thomas.

    3rd, I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Large one slave named Nancy.

    4th, I give and bequeath to my son William McMahan one slave named Simon.

    5th, I give and bequeath to my son Archibald McMahan one slave named Jane.

    6th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Emitt one slave named Mary.

    7th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland one slave named Betsy.

    8th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Duggan one slave named Winny.

    9th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Howard one slave named Lucy.

    10th, I give and bequeath to my son James McMahan one slave named Carter.

    11th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Maples during her natural life one slave named Henry and after her death to the heirs of her body.

    I will and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland my slave named Aggy to be taken good care of during said Aggy's lifetime and the said Aggy after my death may take what property she claims about my house that belongs to her, and also to take a cow and calf claimed by said Aggy.

    I will and bequeath my slaves Jack and Charity to my son William McMahan to take care of them during their life.

    I will and bequeath Rebecca McMahan, wife of Archibald McMahan Jr., and to George McMahan, illegitimate children of my son George McMahan one slave named James to be divided equally between them.

    I hereby appoint David McMahan and Robert H. Henderson my executors to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, here unto set my hand and seal this 21st day of March 1852

    Witnesses: his
    George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
    John McKisack mark

    In addition to the foregoing I will and bequeth to the children of my deceased daughter, Sally Howard, three hundred dollars to be divided equally between them.

    I will and bequeath that my real estate and the balance of my personal assets be sold and the proceeds be divided equally between sons David McMahan, Redmond McMahan, William McMahan, James McMahan, and Archibald McMahan and my daughters Jane Large, Nancy Emit, Anna Roland, Susan Howard, and to my daughters Mary Duggan and Elizabeth Maples, I will one half as much of my real estate and balance of my personal estate as is willed to the above named heirs, half a share with the above heirs.

    In testimony whereof I herunto set my hand and affix my seal this 21st day of March, 1852.

    Witnesses: his
    George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
    John McKisack mark

    I do hereby revoke that part of my will appointing David McMahan one of my executors and do hereby appoint Fedric Emit and William McMahan in conjunction with Robert H. Hodsden my executors to carry out this my foregoing will and testement.

    In addition to the foregoing will, I will and bequeath to my grand-daughter Martha McMahan, daughter of Wilson McMahan one hundred dollars to be paid her out of the proceeds of my personal property by my executors, and revoke enough of the foregoing will to carry the same into effect. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my seal this 11th day of May 1852.

    Witnesses: his
    George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
    John McKisack mark

    A stone in Pearl Valley Cemetery reading "A. McMahan born 17-- Died 27 February, 1853" is believed to be Archibald McMahan's resting place.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Cliff Manis
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
    Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter, David Templin, 1981, Vol 7, No 2, p 13.
    "The Virginia Genealogist", Vol 27, No. 1, p. 149.
    Mrs. H. S. Surface, 401 Surface Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651, 540-988-3581.
    Barbara Byrd Williams, Box 105, Kenbridge, VA, 23944 (804) 676-1258.

    Archibald married Elizabeth Byrd 28 Sep 1793, Grayson County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of George Byrd and Mary) was born Abt 1777; died Abt 1844; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth ByrdElizabeth Byrd was born Abt 1777 (daughter of George Byrd and Mary); died Abt 1844; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Birth place may be North Carolina or Virginia.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Cliff Manis
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
    "The Virginia Genealogist", 1983, Vol 27, No. 1, p 149.

    Children:
    1. Redmond McMahan was born 11 Jul 1795, , Virginia.
    2. David Crockett McMahan was born 10 Oct 1796, Grayson County, Virginia; died 4 Apr 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George McMahan was born 1797, Virginia; died 1850/1859; was buried Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan was born 1798, , Virginia; died 14 Dec 1887, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary "Polly" McMahan was born 14 Feb 1801, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 1872; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. William "Bill" McMahan was born 1804, North Carolina; died 1866; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah "Sally" McMahan was born 1805, , Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Bef 21 Mar 1852.
    8. 5. Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Archibald McMahan was born 12 Apr 1808, North Carolina; died 18 Feb 1872; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Anna McMahan was born 27 Apr 1809, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 28 Jul 1900; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Virginia Jane "Jin" McMahan was born 15 Sep 1812, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1877; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    12. Susan McMahan was born 4 Apr 1813, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 1884; was buried Howard-Campbell Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Nancy McMahan was born 12 Mar 1820, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1857; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Nathaniel King was born Abt 1775, South Carolina (son of William King and Lettice Bland); died 18 Nov 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Nov 1843, Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 70

    Notes:

    Nathaniel may be been born in Virginia as some sources list him (Dee Lansford).

    In 1804 Nathaniel King and his family migrated to Tennessee from South Carolina. Nathaniel King with his wife, two sons and one daughter stayed for a few years in McMinn County, Tennessee. They were listed in the 1830 Federal Census there. The children settled in the Middle Creek and Wears Cove areas of Sevier County, Tennessee. They were listed in the 1830 Federal Census there.

    Nathaniel King has an entry for 100 acres of land on the waters of Middle Creek in the Sevier County, Tennessee. This could, however, be his son Nathanial as he was married that year. Further evidence suggesting such is that the land bordered his son William's property and was witnessed by his two sons.

    In surveyor's Book No. 1 dated in 1834 is the following:

    "State of Tennessee) "By virtue of Entry No. 1000 dated 7 day of March 1834
    Sevier County )

    "I have surveyed for Nathaniel King one hundred acres of land in said county lying joining the lands of Philip Roberts Sen

    "Beginning on a Poplar near a corner to said Roberts land, running then with Middle Creek S 68 E 60 Poles to a stake, N 59 E 94 Poles to a white Oak near the water fall a corner to an Entry in the name of William King, then with the same N 8 47 Poles to a white oak a corner to same, the with V[acant] L[ands] N 43 94 Poles to a Black Oak, S 70 W 102 Poles to a Black Oak and Pine on a Ridge, S 5 W 83 Poles to a stake & mulberry on or near the line of George Fox, S 38 E 25 Poles to the Beginning.

    "Surveyed 19' day of May 1838

    Wm. King )
    & ) C. C. John Mullendore, Cty Surveyor"
    Geo. King)

    Nathaniel King and his wife Elizabeth Runyan were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 35.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 229.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Nathaniel married Elizabeth Runyan Abt 1794, Greenville, South Carolina. Elizabeth was born 1779, South Carolina; died 6 Aug 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth Runyan was born 1779, South Carolina; died 6 Aug 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

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    Notes:

    In the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee Census, there is an Elizabeth King age seventy one living with her son Wyly King age forty nine, and wife Margaret Adair King age forty nine. From the information gathered so far, Elizabeth would have been born about 1779, married about 1795 or early 1796, at age sixteen or seventeen. Her first child, daughter Lavina King was born about 1796, her second child son, Wyley King was born in February of 1798. Elizabeth would have been age thirty nine when her last child, son Andrew Jackson King was born. Elizabeth was about age seventy three when she died in Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 35.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 229.

    Children:
    1. King was born Abt 1796, , South Carolina.
    2. Lavina King was born 1798, South Carolina; died 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Wyley King was born Feb 1800, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 6. William Riley King was born 1803, South Carolina; died Aft 1880.
    5. George Washington King was born 10 Apr 1806, Tennessee; died 19 Dec 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nathaniel King, Jr. was born 1808, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. King was born Abt 1810, , Tennessee.
    8. Elizabeth Catherine King was born 1812, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Nancy Ann King was born 1815, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1877, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 1877, Brickey Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    10. Andrew Jackson King was born 1818, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1891.