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Effie Ezalea Ogle

Female 1907 - 2001  (94 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Effie Ezalea Ogle was born 23 Jul 1907, Whittier, North Carolina (daughter of Elijah Walter Ogle and Cordia H. Watson); died 11 Nov 2001; was buried 14 Nov 2001, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 214.

    Effie — Rev. Robert Spence Ownby. Robert (son of William Seaton Ownby and Lou Emma Ownby) was born 24 Apr 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Aug 2002; was buried 29 Aug 2002, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Robert Spence Ownby, Jr. was born 18 Apr 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 2007; was buried Prospect Cemetery.
    2. Aileen D. Ownby

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elijah Walter Ogle was born Dec 1866, , Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Ogle and Sarah Reagan); died 1926.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 55.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 214.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 172.

    Elijah married Cordia H. Watson 28 Dec 1894. Cordia (daughter of William M. Watson and Rhoda Eslinger) was born 2 Dec 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1958; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Cordia H. Watson was born 2 Dec 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William M. Watson and Rhoda Eslinger); died 18 Oct 1958; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 55.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 214.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 172.

    Children:
    1. James Walter Ogle was born Jun 1896, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Nov 2001.
    2. Rosetta Ogle was born Abt 1898, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Nov 2001.
    3. William Ogle was born 1902, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Nov 2001.
    4. Fred Ogle was born 1904, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 11 Nov 2001.
    5. 1. Effie Ezalea Ogle was born 23 Jul 1907, Whittier, North Carolina; died 11 Nov 2001; was buried 14 Nov 2001, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Fred Teague Ogle was born 23 Oct 1910, North Carolina; died 10 Nov 1983; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel Ogle was born Sep 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Elijah Ogle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner); died 17 May 1902, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Samuel Ogle is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air Motel stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 54, 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 210, 213, 214.

    Samuel married Sarah Reagan 17 Sep 1863, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of David L. Reagan and Jane "Jennie" Ogle) was born Sep 1837, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Reagan was born Sep 1837, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David L. Reagan and Jane "Jennie" Ogle); died 7 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census:

    Notes:

    Sarah is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air Motel stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 54, 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 210, 213, 214.

    Children:
    1. Rev. Samuel David Ogle was born Jul 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1940, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 17 Feb 1940, Mountain View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 2. Elijah Walter Ogle was born Dec 1866, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1926.
    3. John H. Ogle was born Dec 1868, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. James Edward Ogle was born 1 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1943; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Ogle was born Abt 1872, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    6. Walter Ogle was born 6 Nov 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 1881; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  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 Rhoda Eslinger 22 Dec 1872. Rhoda (daughter of James Harkless Eslinger and Elizabeth Ogle) was born 31 Jan 1855, Tennessee; died 24 Apr 1885; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rhoda Eslinger was born 31 Jan 1855, Tennessee (daughter of James Harkless Eslinger and Elizabeth Ogle); died 24 Apr 1885; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, 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 172.

    Children:
    1. James Henry Watson was born 14 Apr 1875; died 14 Aug 1901; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Margaret Elizabeth Watson was born 16 Nov 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1959; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 3. Cordia H. Watson was born 2 Dec 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1958; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Elijah Ogle was born 1824, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon); died 22 Jan 1888; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Elijah Ogle lived on the first land entered by his father near Mill Creek.
    They were listed in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County,
    Tennessee.

    Elijah Ogle inherited his farm and all his life was spent here. He served as
    the church clerk for many years and as a Justice of Peace for the 11th
    district. He is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air
    Motel now stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

    Elijah married Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner 13 Aug 1840, Haywood County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina; died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air Motel
    now stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193, 218.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

    Children:
    1. Clarinda Ogle was born 25 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1895; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 4. Samuel Ogle was born Sep 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 May 1902, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Hapic C. Ogle was born May 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 1926; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Matilda Ogle was born 8 Jan 1848, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1913; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Emanuel Ogle was born 8 Jun 1850, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1851; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary Jane Ogle was born 1852, Tennessee.
    7. Elijah Columbus Ogle was born 24 Jun 1855, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1903; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Elizabeth Ogle was born 1856, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1944; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Ogle was born 1861; died See Notes.
    10. Isaac Newton Ogle was born 2 Aug 1861, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1946; was buried Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
    11. David Bradford Ogle was born May 1863, Tennessee; died Oklahoma.
    12. James Ogle was born 21 Jan 1867, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1945; was buried Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  David L. ReaganDavid L. Reagan was born Abt 1812, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Richard Reagan and Julia Ann Shults); died 20 Jun 1864, Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    David died at Gallatin, Tennessee on 20 June 1864, while serving with the Union Army during the Civil War.

    David L. was a farmer and for a period of time in the 1830's served as clerk of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church in Gatlinburg. He became a member of the church at the March 1833 meeting "by experience."

    During the Civil War, David served with the Union under Captain William J. Trotter in the 9th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company H, commanded by Colonel Joseph Parsons. The company was organized at Sevierville and David L. enlisted, 1 October 1836, for three years. He was mustered in at Knoxville, 28 October 1863. His death which occurred at Gallatin, Tennessee was probably due to typhoid fever.

    An affidavit filed with his wifes pension claim states that they were married about the 1st of July 1833 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by William Trentham, Justice of Peace.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans",Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 6a, 54.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 209.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 259.

    David married Jane "Jennie" Ogle Abt 1 Jul 1833, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Jane "Jennie" Ogle was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    An affidavit filed with her pension claim states that she was married about the 1st of July 1833 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by William Trentham, Justice of Peace. Jane is on the 1837 membership roll of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 54.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 209, 210.

    Children:
    1. Lydia Reagan was born Mar 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Oct 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Sarah Reagan was born Sep 1837, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Rachel Reagan was born Nov 1839, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1910, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Reagan was born Abt 1841, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1841, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. James O. Reagan was born Jan 1843, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mark Reagan was born 1845, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Nov 1849, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John H. Reagan was born 1847, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. David L. "Dave" Reagan, Jr. was born 1 Jun 1850, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1931, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Aaron Reagan was born 15 Jun 1852, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Oct 1936, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Nancy Jane Reagan was born 13 Aug 1855, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1928, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    11. Alfred Reagan was born 6 Nov 1857, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Mary Elizabeth Reagan was born 30 Mar 1863, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 May 1935, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Brickey Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Samuel P. Watson was born 1832, North Carolina (son of John Watson and Susannah "Susie" Conner); died 14 May 1875; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    In the Civil War pension files of Samuel P. Watson, there is an affidavit filed by Henry Ogle for Martha Ogle Watson, widow of Samuel P. Watson as the proof of the marriage between them. Henry Ogle said, "...I was present and saw Samuel P. Watson and Patsy Ogle maried at the house of William Ogle by Rev. Richard Evans on or about the year 1850 I have lived in the same neighborhood that Samuel P. Watson and Patsy Watson lived in and know that they lived together as man and wife..."

    Samuel P. Watson served with the Union army during the Civil War. He enlisted on 4 December 1863 at Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky as a private in Company G, 2nd Regiment of Tennessee Mounted Infantry for one year duty, and was discharged on 28 December 1864 at Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.

    Samuel P. Watson left a will dated 4 April 1875. He mentioned his wife, four sons and three daughters.

    Will of Samuel P. Watson

    "State of Tennessee)
    Sevier County ) April 4th 1875

    "I Samuel P. Watson do hereby make my Last will and testament and hereby set aside all former wills made by me at any other time

    "1st I order that all my just debts and funeral expences be paid out of any money that I may have on hand at my decease and if not enough on hand to be paid out of the first that comes to hand afterwards

    "2nd I gave and bequeath my lower farm to my 2 youngest sons to wit Elijah W. Watson and Samuel R. C. Watson with the exception of the Dwelling house and five a acres field around the house I gave to my wife Marthy Watson the Dwelling house and field specified to be Marthy Watson during her widowhood if she marries then the house and field to belong to the aforesaid two youngest sons

    "My upper farm I gave and bequeath to my two oldest sons to wit William Watson and Robert S. Watson to be equally divided between them

    "4th I order that my cow be not sold but except with my two youngest children for their better raising

    "5th I gave one white bull calf to my son Elijah

    "6th I will my two daughters to wit Jane Watson and Nancy C. Watson a good cow a piece to come out of my estate which Ieave in hands of William and Robert S. Watson

    "7th I will my daughter Millia a good cow to come out of my estate that I leave in the hands of Elijah W. Watson and Samuel R. C. Watson

    "When the girls comes of age or marries then the cows is due them

    "Test His
    D C Scruggs Samuel P. X Watson (Seal)
    Braselton Ownby Mark
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 112.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 43.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 171-172, 187.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.

    Samuel married Martha "Patsy" Ogle Abt 1850, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Jun 1902; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Martha "Patsy" Ogle was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 30 Jun 1902; 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 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.

    Children:
    1. 6. William M. Watson was born Mar 1851, Tennessee; died 6 Mar 1928; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Robert Simeon "Sims" Watson was born 10 Nov 1853, Tennessee; died 9 Oct 1927; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Jane Watson was born 1856, Tennessee.
    4. Elijah W. Watson was born 25 Mar 1858, Tennessee; died 30 May 1920; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Watson was born Abt 1860; died See Notes.
    6. Watson was born Abt 1862; died See Notes.
    7. Samuel R. C. Watson was born 12 Nov 1867, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy C. Watson was born 6 Apr 1870, Tennessee.
    9. Amillia Watson was born 30 May 1875.

  7. 14.  James Harkless Eslinger was born 24 Sep 1835, Tennessee (son of Phillip Eslinger and Isabella Black); died 4 Jan 1905; was buried Little Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1860 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    SMHS lists burial in Eslinger Cemetery on Highway 73 across from the Gatlinburg
    pump house and also in the Litle Cove Baptist Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 179, 182
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 531,
    655.

    James married Elizabeth Ogle Abt 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Harkless T. Ogle and Margaret "Peggy" Ownbey) was born 26 Oct 1837, Tennessee; died 23 Jun 1908; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Ogle was born 26 Oct 1837, Tennessee (daughter of Harkless T. Ogle and Margaret "Peggy" Ownbey); died 23 Jun 1908; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.

    Notes:

    Buried in family cemetery on Highway 73 across from Gatlinburg pump house.

    Listed in the 1860 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clan", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 179, 182.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112.

    Children:
    1. 7. Rhoda Eslinger was born 31 Jan 1855, Tennessee; died 24 Apr 1885; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Harkless Eslinger was born Oct 1856, Tennessee.
    3. John Harvey Eslinger was born 1861, Tennessee; died 1929, Griggs, Oklahoma.
    4. William Eslinger was born Sep 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Jan 1917.
    5. Hettie Jane Eslinger was born 18 Apr 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1954, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried Cedar Springs Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    6. Westley Edward Eslinger was born 3 Feb 1874; died 1951; was buried Decatur Cemetery, Benton County, Arkansas.