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Bill L. Maples

Male 1937 - 2008  (70 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bill L. MaplesBill L. Maples was born 10 Oct 1937, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Clyde Lewis Maples and Thelma King); died 20 May 2008; was buried 24 May 2008, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Bill married Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Oakley Abt 1959. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Doug Maples
    2. Kendall Lewis "Ken" Maples
    3. Pam Maples

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Clyde Lewis Maples was born 4 Jun 1919, Tennessee (son of James Lawson Maples and Mary Etta Watson); died 16 Dec 1988; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 203.

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 385.

    Clyde — Thelma King. Thelma (daughter of Archie Victor King and Lula Leona Franklin) was born 23 Jun 1918, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 2002; was buried 17 Jan 2002, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Thelma King was born 23 Jun 1918, Tennessee (daughter of Archie Victor King and Lula Leona Franklin); died 15 Jan 2002; was buried 17 Jan 2002, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Judy Maples
    2. 1. Bill L. Maples was born 10 Oct 1937, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 May 2008; was buried 24 May 2008, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Lawson Maples was born 13 Feb 1883, Tennessee (son of James Madison Maples and Mary J. Parton); died 12 May 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 13 May 1935, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 37.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 121, 199, 202, 253.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 165, 172.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 285.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 203.

    James — Mary Etta Watson. Mary (daughter of William M. Watson and Nancy E. Ownby) was born 9 Jul 1891, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Etta Watson was born 9 Jul 1891, Tennessee (daughter of William M. Watson and Nancy E. Ownby); died 20 Nov 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 37.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 121, 199, 202, 253.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 123, 126, 165, 172.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 203.

    Children:
    1. Lillian Valara Maples was born 22 Jan 1909; died 11 Apr 2000; was buried 14 Apr 2000, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Fred Harrison Maples was born 23 May 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1986; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Clyde Lewis Maples was born 4 Jun 1919, Tennessee; died 16 Dec 1988; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Celia Kate Maples was born 9 Sep 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 2009; was buried 18 Aug 2009, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Maude Elizabeth Maples was born 22 Oct 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Dec 2007; was buried 11 Dec 2007, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Stella Ruth Maples was born 28 Feb 1926, Tennessee.
    7. Dell Maples was born 31 Jan 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Dec 2003; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Betty Louise Maples was born 30 Jan 1930, Tennessee.
    9. Jean Maples was born 11 Mar 1932, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 2004; was buried 10 Nov 2004, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Archie Victor King was born 20 Dec 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Rev. James Elder "Jim" King and Laura Alice Clabo); died 16 Jan 1990; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 243.

    Archie — Lula Leona Franklin. Lula (daughter of Isaac Taylor Franklin and Frances Mary Smith) was born Jun 1894, Tennessee; died 1992; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lula Leona Franklin was born Jun 1894, Tennessee (daughter of Isaac Taylor Franklin and Frances Mary Smith); died 1992; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Sylvia Lee King was born 19 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jun 2009, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Jun 2009, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Thelma King was born 23 Jun 1918, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 2002; was buried 17 Jan 2002, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mae King was born 30 Sep 1920, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1987.
    4. Blanche King was born Abt 1923, Tennessee; died Bef 15 Jan 2002.
    5. Rhonda King was born Abt 1925, Tennessee; died Bef 15 Jan 2002.
    6. Arthur Glenn King was born Abt 1928, Tennessee.
    7. Fay King was born Abt 1930, Tennessee; died Bef 15 Jan 2002.
    8. Samuel Ray King was born 5 May 1930, Tennessee; died 14 Mar 2013; was buried 19 Mar 2013, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Archie J. King was born 30 Apr 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 2010; was buried 25 Sep 2010, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Bobby Otha "Bob" King was born 28 Dec 1934, Tennessee; died 8 Sep 2012; was buried 13 Sep 2012, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Melvin Hugh King was born 10 Apr 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Feb 2013; was buried 5 Feb 2013, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, James Madison Maples enlisted 22 September 1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He was discharged 6 July 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. His personal description at that time was 5' 8" in height, fair complexion, auburn hair.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 199, 252, 253.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 119.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    James married Mary J. Parton NOT MARRIED. Mary (daughter of Albert Houston Parton and Sarah L. Evans) was born Oct 1862, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary J. Parton was born Oct 1862, Tennessee (daughter of Albert Houston Parton and Sarah L. Evans).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Sarah Narcissa Maples was born 15 Jun 1894, Tennessee; died 5 May 1986, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. 4. James Lawson Maples was born 13 Feb 1883, Tennessee; died 12 May 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 13 May 1935, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Redman Mitchell Maples was born 8 Oct 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1962; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy M. Maples was born Jun 1889, Tennessee.
    5. Marinda Loucinda Maples was born 2 Jun 1884, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1972; was buried Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. William Houk Maples was born 1 Jul 1888, Tennessee; died 16 Jun 1973; was buried Mayes Chapel Cemetery.

  3. 10.  William M. Watson was born Mar 1851, Tennessee (son of Samuel P. Watson and Martha "Patsy" Ogle); died 6 Mar 1928; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 112.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 120, 121, 172.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 202.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71.

    William married Nancy E. Ownby 12 Nov 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of James Pruit Ownbey and Mary Ann "Polly" Proffitt) was born 4 Apr 1865, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1932; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy E. Ownby was born 4 Apr 1865, Tennessee (daughter of James Pruit Ownbey and Mary Ann "Polly" Proffitt); died 8 Oct 1932; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 112.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 120, 121, 172.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 202.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71.

    Children:
    1. Watson was born Abt 1886; died See Notes.
    2. Jackson Louis Watson was born 20 Jun 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Jul 1954, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. 5. Mary Etta Watson was born 9 Jul 1891, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. William Harrison Watson was born 11 Jul 1894, Tennessee; died 4 Jun 1959; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Ashley L. Watson was born May 1898, Tennessee; died 19 May 1970; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Rev. James Elder "Jim" King was born 18 Jan 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King and Barbara Henry); died 21 Dec 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 241, 243.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 299.

    James married Laura Alice Clabo 8 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Archibald A. Clabough and Sophia E. Ogle) was born 1875, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1938; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Laura Alice Clabo was born 1875, Tennessee (daughter of Archibald A. Clabough and Sophia E. Ogle); died 13 Aug 1938; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Dee Lansford lists name as Laura A.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 241, 243.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 299.

    Children:
    1. 6. Archie Victor King was born 20 Dec 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1990; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. King was born Abt 1896; died See Notes.
    3. Roy R. King was born 23 Sep 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bertie M. King was born May 1900.
    5. Josie Mae King was born 17 May 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Jan 1988; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lizzie Alice King was born 30 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 5 May 1988; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. James Otha King was born 8 May 1905, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1966; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Missie J. King was born 21 Oct 1907, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1982; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Maude King was born 3 Sep 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jun 2000, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 17 Jun 2000, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mayford King was born Abt 1913; died 22 Oct 2005, HNC Health Center, Johnson City, Tennessee; was buried 25 Oct 2005, Westview Cemetery.
    11. Trula Blanche King was born 21 May 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 2004; was buried 5 Mar 2004, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Rev. Clell M. King was born Abt 1920.

  7. 14.  Isaac Taylor FranklinIsaac Taylor Franklin was born 28 Sep 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King); died 30 Aug 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Sevier County Heritage lists middle name as Trotter.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 190, 224.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Isaac — Frances Mary Smith. Frances (daughter of James A. "Jim" Smith and Jo Ann Chance) was born 19 Aug 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Dec 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Dec 1949, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Frances Mary SmithFrances Mary Smith was born 19 Aug 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James A. "Jim" Smith and Jo Ann Chance); died 12 Dec 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Dec 1949, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 190, 224.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Children:
    1. Mollie Lavina "Mollie V." Franklin was born 30 Nov 1882, Tennessee; died 6 Dec 1975; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Margaret Franklin was born Jun 1884, Tennessee.
    3. James Henry Franklin was born 2 Jun 1886, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1957; was buried Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. Cora Franklin was born Aug 1888, Tennessee.
    5. Hulda Elizabeth Franklin was born 3 Feb 1891, Tennessee; died 23 May 1958; was buried Beech Grove Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Lula Leona Franklin was born Jun 1894, Tennessee; died 1992; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Franklin was born 11 Feb 1896, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1965; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Isaac Franklin was born Oct 1898, Tennessee.
    9. Worley Franklin was born 6 Jul 1903; died 1 Oct 1973; was buried Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.


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