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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Norsiss E. Rains

    Norsiss — Hanna. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Narsis Elizabeth Hannah  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1852, South Carolina; died 17 Sep 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 18 Sep 1929, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Narsis Elizabeth Hannah Descendancy chart to this point (1.Norsiss1) was born 3 Sep 1852, South Carolina; died 17 Sep 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 18 Sep 1929, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Narsis — Alfred Raines. Alfred was born Mar 1835, North Carolina; died 21 Mar 1910, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. John Wiles Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1874, North Carolina; died 29 Jul 1954; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 4. Sarah H. Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jul 1877, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Oct 1935, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 5. Bertie Ellen Raines  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jun 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1980; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 6. Frances Raines  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  John Wiles Rains Descendancy chart to this point (2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 5 May 1874, North Carolina; died 29 Jul 1954; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    John — Hetty Jane Breeden. Hetty (daughter of William Campbell Breeden and Nancy Thomas) was born 4 Mar 1874, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1959; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Ollie Mae Raines  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1892, Tennessee; died 28 Mar 1971; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 8. Coleman Samuel Raines  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1930; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 9. William A. Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1897, Tennessee.
    4. 10. Viola Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1899, Tennessee.
    5. 11. Arlie Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Apr 1900, Tennessee; died 11 Aug 1946; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 4.  Sarah H. Rains Descendancy chart to this point (2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 8 Jul 1877, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Oct 1935, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 161.

    Sarah married James W. Cook 9 Oct 1897. James (son of James Wilson Cook) was born 30 Oct 1862, Haywood, North Carolina; died 4 Aug 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Aug 1944, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Milas Dewey Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jan 1899, Tennessee; died 8 May 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 May 1921, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 13. Bessie Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Dec 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1955; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 14. Phalbia Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1903, Tennessee; died 1915; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 15. Tom Payne Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1947; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 16. Loma Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1909, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1999, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gists Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 17. Jettie Sylvia Cook  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Sep 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1997; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 5.  Bertie Ellen Raines Descendancy chart to this point (2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 20 Jun 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1980; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 70.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26.

    Bertie — Francis Marion McMahan. Francis (son of Dr. Wilson R. "Cud" McMahan and Nancy McMahan) was born 26 May 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Nov 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Nov 1941, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Samuel Walter McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1990; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 19. Ora McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Feb 1993; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 20. Nora McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 12 Nov 1930, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 21. Glad Olie "Ola" McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 2012; was buried 6 Apr 2012, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 22. Unavee McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1996; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 23. Cordia Loma McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Dec 2003; was buried 23 Dec 2003, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  4. 6.  Frances Raines Descendancy chart to this point (2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1)


Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Ollie Mae Raines Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 15 May 1892, Tennessee; died 28 Mar 1971; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 8, Jefferson County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 161.

    Ollie married Solomon "Sol" Ogle 5 Nov 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee. Solomon (son of William Ogle and Elizabeth Breeden) was born 31 May 1891, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1973, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Oscar Lee Ogle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1908, Tennessee; died 10 Dec 1987; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 25. Dicie Ogle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1910, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1934; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Ollie — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Bertha Marie Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Feb 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 2002; was buried 18 Aug 2002, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 27. Bertie Mae Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Feb 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1999; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 28. Roxie Anier Raines  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1998; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 29. Pearl Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 May 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Jan 2003; was buried 31 Jan 2003, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Ollie — Thomas Anderson Smith. Thomas was born 24 May 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 May 1964; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Coleman Samuel Raines Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 1 Dec 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1930; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Car blew up and killed him and a child.
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 70.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 27.

    Coleman — Jettie McMahan. Jettie (daughter of Francis Marion McMahan and Harriet Maranda Townsend) was born 25 Feb 1896, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1931; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Della Raines  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 19 Sep 1998.
    2. 31. Hazel Lee Raines  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jun 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Sep 1998; was buried Jefferson City Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Tennessee.
    3. 32. Carl Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Oct 1919; died 19 Jan 1981, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. 33. Pauline Raines  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 34. Edith L. Rains  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1928, Sharon, South Carolina; died 2 Mar 2000.

  3. 9.  William A. Rains Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born Abt 1897, Tennessee.

  4. 10.  Viola Rains Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born Abt 1899, Tennessee.

    Viola — Smith. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Arlie Rains Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 19 Apr 1900, Tennessee; died 11 Aug 1946; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  6. 12.  Milas Dewey Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 1 Jan 1899, Tennessee; died 8 May 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 May 1921, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 13.  Bessie Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 1 Dec 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1955; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Bessie — Jim Gray. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  Phalbia Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 1903, Tennessee; died 1915; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  9. 15.  Tom Payne Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 5 Aug 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1947; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Tom — Bida Metcalf. Bida (daughter of John R. Metcalf and Queenie B. Whitted) was born 12 Jan 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 2001, Sevier Medical Center; was buried 24 Jun 2001, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Burl Ivan Cook  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Alvin Reece Cook  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Loma Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born Abt 1909, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1999, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gists Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 14, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Loma — Johnie L. Arwood. Johnie (son of Lyhue Bert Arwood and Charlotte Elizabeth Cody) was born 14 Jul 1913, Tennessee; died 19 Oct 1996, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. Mildred J. Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Sep 1932, Tennessee; was buried Gists Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 38. Velma Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1935, Tennessee.
    3. 39. James Dexter Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Nov 1936, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 2015; was buried 24 Apr 2015, Gists Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 40. Wilma Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1939, Tennessee.
    5. 41. Ruby Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 42. Edith Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 43. Lena Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 44. Linda Arwood  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 17.  Jettie Sylvia Cook Descendancy chart to this point (4.Sarah3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 5 Sep 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1997; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 157, 161.

    Jettie married Oscar Boyd Bohanan 25 Dec 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; divorced Yes, date unknown. Oscar (son of Mark Bohanan and Matilda Plemmons) was born 13 Apr 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 2005; was buried 22 Jul 2005, Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Ralph Randal Bohanan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jun 2006, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Jun 2006, Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 46. Theron Bohanan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1935.
    3. 47. Maxine Bohannon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Apr 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 May 2010; was buried 4 May 2010, Jone Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 48. Darlene Bohannon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Nov 1939.
    5. 49. Thelma Lorene Bohanan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1942, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 2007.
    6. 50. Sharron Bohannon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Aug 1951.

  12. 18.  Samuel Walter McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 11 Aug 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1990; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 70.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 27.

    Samuel — Doshia Mae Williams. Doshia (daughter of Joe Milburn Williams and Eva Eleanor Cole) was born 19 Jul 1917; died 5 Apr 1987; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. Bobby Joe McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jun 1994; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 52. Lillian Grace McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1942; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 53. Jimmy McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Coy McMahan  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 19.  Ora McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 20 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Feb 1993; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 71.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.

    Ora — Melvin Joseph "Mel" Berryhill. Melvin (son of David Freshour Berryhill and Virgie Boley) was born 29 Mar 1911, Tennessee; died 11 Jun 1974; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Walter M. Berryhill  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 20.  Nora McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 20 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 12 Nov 1930, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Car exploded and was burned to death.
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 71.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.


  15. 21.  Glad Olie "Ola" McMahanGlad Olie "Ola" McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 12 Jan 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 2012; was buried 6 Apr 2012, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ----------
    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 71.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.

    Glad — Ottis Ray Williams. Ottis (son of Joe Milburn Williams and Eva Eleanor Cole) was born 11 Jan 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1988; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 56. Carolyn Joan Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1948; died 3 May 1948; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 57. Ottis Ray Williams, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 58. George Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. Verlis Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 60. Joyce Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 61. Doris Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Mar 1952.
    7. 62. Rita Jeanette Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 63. Charlotte Williams  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 22.  Unavee McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 18 Jun 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1996; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 71.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.

    Unavee — Prince Albert Owens. Prince (son of James Robert "Jim" Owens and Mary Melinda Messer) was born 7 Mar 1912, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1982; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 64. Elizabeth Mae "Lizzie" Owens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 2011; was buried 25 May 2011, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 65. Darlene Owens  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 66. Bobbie Gayle Owens  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 67. Lee Marvin Owens  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 23.  Cordia Loma McMahan Descendancy chart to this point (5.Bertie3, 2.Narsis2, 1.Norsiss1) was born 18 Apr 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Dec 2003; was buried 23 Dec 2003, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 162.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 71.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.

    Cordia — Earl Lewis. Earl (son of William Pinkney Lewis and Rhoda Elmine Bohanon) was born 22 May 1921, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1968; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 68. Wanda Lewis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 69. Wayne Lewis  Descendancy chart to this point

    Cordia married Amos Richard Reagan, Jr. Abt 1970. Amos (son of Amos Richard Reagan and Mary Etta McCarter) was born 5 Feb 1924, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 2005; was buried 23 Nov 2005, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]



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