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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  David Paul Morris was born 10 Nov 1939 (son of Wilford Laurier Morris and Nora Alice Ownby); died 27 Aug 2003; was buried 31 Aug 2003, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    David — Marlene Ann Graves. Marlene (daughter of William Graves and Ethel) was born 19 Mar 1941, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Feb 2006; was buried 18 Feb 2006, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wilford Laurier MorrisWilford Laurier Morris was born 28 Feb 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Paul Morris and Flota Rogers); died 6 Nov 1997; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", Volumn XXI, Spring 1995, p 30.
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D785.HTM.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 299.

    Wilford married Nora Alice Ownby 14 Jul 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nora (daughter of George W. Ownby and Mary Clabough) was born 11 Nov 1900, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Sep 1991; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nora Alice Ownby was born 11 Nov 1900, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of George W. Ownby and Mary Clabough); died 4 Sep 1991; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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

    Children:
    1. Cumi Mabel Morris was born 27 Mar 1925, Tennessee; died 25 May 2014; was buried 29 May 2014, Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Dr. Robert Wilford Morris, Jr. was born 22 Apr 1927, Tennessee.
    3. Ralph Lee Morris was born 14 Dec 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 May 1999; was buried Trundles Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Pauline Morris was born Abt 1931.
    5. Georgia Morris was born Abt 1935; died 1 Jun 2005; was buried 4 Jun 2005, Rowan Memorial Park, Salisbury.
    6. 1. David Paul Morris was born 10 Nov 1939; died 27 Aug 2003; was buried 31 Aug 2003, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John MacArthur Morris was born 6 Mar 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Mar 1943; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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]


  2. 5.  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. 2. 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. 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.

  3. 6.  George W. Ownby was born 9 May 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle); died 25 Mar 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Dee Lansford lists death as 25 April 1931.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 84, 238, 240.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 299.

    George married Mary Clabough 21 Apr 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Marion C. Clabough and Anna Butler) was born 16 Jul 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1954, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Clabough was born 16 Jul 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Marion C. Clabough and Anna Butler); died 26 Oct 1954, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 316.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 84, 240.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 299.

    Children:
    1. 3. Nora Alice Ownby was born 11 Nov 1900, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Sep 1991; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Loy Ownby was born 9 Jun 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Mar 1985; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Joe Lee Ownby was born 21 May 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1987, Anderson County, Tennessee; was buried Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Anderson County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Elihu L. MorrisElihu L. Morris was born 4 Jun 1835, Jefferson County, Tennessee (son of Rev. Young John "Y. J." Morris and Cynthia Millikan); died 24 May 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D20.HTM.

    Elihu married Matilda Byrd Abt 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee. Matilda was born 15 Aug 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Oct 1922, Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Matilda ByrdMatilda Byrd was born 15 Aug 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Oct 1922, Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D20.HTM.

    Children:
    1. Ellen Morris was born 15 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Sep 1948; was buried Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Albert Morris was born 11 Sep 1861, Tennessee; died 2 Apr 1951; was buried Caylor's Chapel Cemetery.
    3. Adalaid Morris was born 29 Jan 1863, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1939; was buried Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Roton McDonald Morris was born 12 Feb 1865, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1933, Haywood County, North Carolina; was buried 1 Nov 1933, Waynesville, North Carolina.
    5. Allice Morris was born 1866, Tennessee.
    6. John Wynton Morris was born 18 Jul 1868, Tennessee; died 17 May 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 4. David Paul Morris was born 19 Aug 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1958, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Laura Marie Morris was born Sep 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Jan 1959, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Morris was born 10 May 1882, Tennessee; died 28 Jul 1955, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Jul 1955, Morris-Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Dora Morris

  3. 10.  Robert Newton Rogers was born 9 May 1854, North Carolina (son of William A. Rogers and Elizabeth Russell); died 14 Oct 1917; was buried Robert Newton Rogers Cemetery, Haywood County, North Carolina.

    Robert — Matilda Duckett. Matilda (daughter of Hiram Duckett and Eliza C. Downs) was born 2 Oct 1850, Fines Creek, North Carolina; died 15 Sep 1963; was buried 18 Sep 1963, Robert Newton Rogers Cemetery, Haywood County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Matilda Duckett was born 2 Oct 1850, Fines Creek, North Carolina (daughter of Hiram Duckett and Eliza C. Downs); died 15 Sep 1963; was buried 18 Sep 1963, Robert Newton Rogers Cemetery, Haywood County, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Township 8, Madison County, North Carolina

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D198.HTM

    Children:
    1. Leona Rogers was born 2 Nov 1875, Fines Creek, North Carolina; died 26 May 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Chappel Rogers was born 19 Sep 1878; died 19 Jan 1964; was buried Geraldine Cemetery, Chouteau County, Montana.
    3. 5. Flota Rogers 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.
    4. Erastus Rogers was born 11 Dec 1885, North Carolina; died Abt 4 Aug 1969, North Carolina; was buried 6 Aug 1969, Dawn Memorial Cemetery, Clyde, North Carolina.
    5. Julius Casar Rogers was born 20 Mar 1886, North Carolina; died Abt 24 Sep 1966, North Carolina; was buried 26 Sep 1966, Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Waynesville, North Carolina.
    6. Effie Rogers was born 14 May 1889, North Carolina; died Abt 6 Oct 1970, North Carolina; was buried Fines Creek Memorial Cemetery.
    7. Hayden Rogers was born 12 Jul 1892, Haywood County, North Carolina; died Abt 6 Feb 1984; was buried 3 Feb 1984, R. M. Rogers Cemetery, Haywood County, North Carolina.
    8. Selma Rogers was born 13 Apr 1895, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 4 May 1990.
    9. Lelia Rogers was born 18 Dec 1896, Haywood County, North Carolina; died Abt 10 Aug 1981, North Carolina; was buried 12 Aug 1981, Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Waynesville, North Carolina.
    10. Birtie Mae Rogers was born 10 Oct 1897, North Carolina; died Abt 3 Jul 1976, North Carolina; was buried 5 Jul 1976, Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Waynesville, North Carolina.

  5. 12.  David Ownby was born 24 Jun 1816, Rutherford County, North Carolina (son of John Ownby and Mary Jane "Granny" Coone); died 10 Oct 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and Eliza was listed in the 1900 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. Listed as David Ownsby in 1840 census.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 203
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 80.

    David married Eliza Ogle 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley) was born 9 Apr 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Apr 1910; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Eliza OgleEliza Ogle was born 9 Apr 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley); died 9 Apr 1910; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census age 15-20.

    Death certificate for Ownby, Lizzie, Sevier, 1910, #75533
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 203
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 576.

    Children:
    1. Sophia Ownby was born 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 1910; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ownby was born 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Nov 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Nov 1929, Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Armintha Ownby was born 1844, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    4. Thomas D. Ownby was born 29 Oct 1846, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1930; was buried Levi Trentham (Elkmont) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Burton Ownby was born 1 Jan 1847, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    6. Litha Emaline Ownby was born 1 Jan 1847, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 1928; was buried Levi Trentham (Elkmont) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Laymon Stuart Ownby was born 22 Feb 1851, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1924; was buried Elkmont Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Mary Charity Ownby was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 6. George W. Ownby was born 9 May 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Mar 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. William Ownby was born 1858; died See Notes.
    11. Bausdell S. "Bause" Ownby was born 16 Mar 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Dec 1939; was buried 10 Dec 1939, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Newton Ownby was born 16 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1953; was buried Valley View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Mary "Polly" Ownby was born 17 Oct 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Apr 1920; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Marion C. Clabough was born 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Clabaugh and Lavina King); was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Dee Lansford lists birth as 1836.

    Listed in 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee Census with parents.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 36, 316.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 231.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Marion married Anna Butler Abt 1855. Anna (daughter of Horatio B. Butler and Mary Jane Trotter) was born 22 Jul 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Butler was born 22 Jul 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Horatio B. Butler and Mary Jane Trotter).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 36, 316.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 231.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Jemima C. Clabough was born 12 Jul 1856, Tennessee; died 15 Jun 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Jun 1938, Beech Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. McCajah B. Clabough was born 1861, Tennessee.
    3. William McClelan Clabough was born 28 Oct 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Mar 1930, Knob Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 7. Mary Clabough was born 16 Jul 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1954, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mitchell McCown Clabough was born 1 Aug 1874, Tennessee; died 26 Sep 1930, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 1930, Bells Campground Cemetery, Powell, Knox County, Tennessee.


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