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Richard Wilson Rolen, Jr.

Richard Wilson Rolen, Jr.

Male 1945 - 2016  (70 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Wilson Rolen, Jr.Richard Wilson Rolen, Jr. was born 7 Oct 1945 (son of Richard Wilson Rolen and Gladys Presnell); died 10 May 2016; was buried 13 May 2016, Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Richard — Ann Moore. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Richy Rolen
    2. Melinda Rolen

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Wilson Rolen was born 26 Sep 1911, Tennessee (son of John Rolen and Leeper Norris); died 8 Jan 1970; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Pvt. US Army World War II.
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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 40.

    Richard married Gladys Presnell 24 Apr 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; divorced Yes, date unknown. Gladys (daughter of Major G. Paul Presnell and Rosa Sutton) was born 14 Mar 1928, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 2008, White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 11 Dec 2008, Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Gladys Presnell was born 14 Mar 1928, Tennessee (daughter of Major G. Paul Presnell and Rosa Sutton); died 8 Dec 2008, White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 11 Dec 2008, Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 1. Richard Wilson Rolen, Jr. was born 7 Oct 1945; died 10 May 2016; was buried 13 May 2016, Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. Shirley Rolen


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Rolen was born 23 Aug 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Wilson Rolen and Mary "Polly" Williams); died 5 Oct 1958; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 40.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    John — Leeper Norris. Leeper (daughter of Richard M. Norris and Partelia Harrison) was born 12 Apr 1885, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1962; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Leeper Norris was born 12 Apr 1885, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Richard M. Norris and Partelia Harrison); died 27 Jan 1962; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 40.

    Children:
    1. Harlen Lee Rolen was born 10 Jun 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1941, Geauga County, Ohio; was buried 12 Nov 1941, Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Gladys Rolen was born 6 Jun 1909, Tennessee; died 17 Dec 1988; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Richard Wilson Rolen was born 26 Sep 1911, Tennessee; died 8 Jan 1970; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Thelma Rue "Mam-Maw" Rolen was born 13 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1999; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Juanita Rolen died Bef 24 Oct 2004.
    6. Clara Ruth Rolen was born 26 Apr 1928; died 24 Oct 1991, Cleveland, Tennessee; was buried Augusta County, Virginia.
    7. Bill Edgar Rolen was born 23 Nov 1916, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1984; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. J. B. Rolen was born 8 Mar 1919, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 2004; was buried 27 Oct 2004, Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Warren G. Rolen was born 6 May 1922; died 27 May 2007; was buried 30 May 2007, Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary Elmer Rolen was born 28 Jan 1924; died Sep 1925; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Major G. Paul Presnell was born 19 Feb 1908, North Carolina (son of U. Grant Presnell and Ellen Presnell); died 6 Jan 1971, Elpaso County, Texas; was buried 8 Jan 1971, Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Major — Rosa Sutton. Rosa (daughter of George Washington Sutton and Ollie B. Valentine) was born 11 Jun 1909, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 1995, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rosa Sutton was born 11 Jun 1909, Tennessee (daughter of George Washington Sutton and Ollie B. Valentine); died 7 Jun 1995, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Margie Presnell died Bef 8 Dec 2008.
    2. Delmer Presnell died Bef 8 Dec 2008.
    3. 3. Gladys Presnell was born 14 Mar 1928, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 2008, White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 11 Dec 2008, Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    4. Jack Presnell
    5. Haskell Presnell was born Abt 1931, Tennessee.
    6. Kenneth Presnell was born Abt 1932, Tennessee.
    7. Reva Presnell was born Abt 1934, Tennessee.
    8. Reba Presnell was born Abt 1939, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Wilson Rolen was born 13 Apr 1839, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan); died 27 Feb 1904; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1850 Census lists Wilson as William.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Wilson — Mary "Polly" Williams. Mary (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin) was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" WilliamsMary "Polly" Williams was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin); died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Rosa Lee Downey lists surname as Wilson.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Children:
    1. Archibald R. Rolen was born 15 Mar 1860, Tennessee; died 11 Oct 1931; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel R. Rolen was born 27 Feb 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1883.
    3. Nancy E. Rolen was born 20 Feb 1865; died 4 Mar 1866.
    4. Anna Rolen was born 20 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1950; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha Rolen was born 18 Nov 1868, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1954; was buried Friendsville Baptist Church Cemetery.
    6. Harrison C. Rolen was born 26 Jun 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Feb 1952, Frye Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William Rolen was born 30 Dec 1875, Tennessee; died Bef 1911.
    8. 4. John Rolen was born 23 Aug 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1958; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. James Rolen was born 6 Feb 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1947; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Richard M. Norris was born 6 Mar 1862, Tennessee (son of Hugh Norris and Harriett Bryant); died 27 Jun 1943, Roane County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jun 1943, Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 61.

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 40.

    Richard — Partelia Harrison. Partelia (daughter of James Harrison and Nancy Proffitt) was born 16 Jan 1860, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1929; was buried Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Partelia Harrison was born 16 Jan 1860, Tennessee (daughter of James Harrison and Nancy Proffitt); died 23 Dec 1929; was buried Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 61.

    Children:
    1. 5. Leeper Norris was born 12 Apr 1885, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1962; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Creed Norris
    3. Hugh Norris was born Abt 1890, Tennessee.
    4. Turner James Norris was born Abt 1893, Tennessee; died Bef 21 Mar 2010.
    5. Norris
    6. Charles A. Norris was born 27 Jan 1898, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1960; was buried Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  U. Grant Presnell was born 7 Jun 1864, North Carolina (son of Harvey Miles Presnell and Marilda "Rilda" Hicks); died 20 Sep 1951, Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried 22 Sep 1951, Presnell Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    U. — Ellen Presnell. Ellen (daughter of James Presnell, IV and Nancy Trivette) was born 14 Oct 1868, North Carolina; died 13 Aug 1927, Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Aug 1927, Presnell Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Ellen Presnell was born 14 Oct 1868, North Carolina (daughter of James Presnell, IV and Nancy Trivette); died 13 Aug 1927, Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Aug 1927, Presnell Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Nancy Louise Presnell was born 14 Dec 1894; died 6 Apr 1981.
    2. Helena Presnell died DECEASED.
    3. Pardee Presnell died DECEASED.
    4. Willard Presnell died DECEASED.
    5. James Hobart Presnell was born 1898; died 27 Jan 1952, Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina; was buried 29 Jan 1952, Clyde, Haywood County, North Carolina.
    6. Marshall Presnell died DECEASED.
    7. 6. Major G. Paul Presnell was born 19 Feb 1908, North Carolina; died 6 Jan 1971, Elpaso County, Texas; was buried 8 Jan 1971, Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
    8. Lawrence Presnell was born 23 Aug 1913, Del Rio, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 1 Mar 1994, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried Stedman, North Carolina.

  7. 14.  George Washington Sutton was born 14 Mar 1880, Tennessee (son of Alfred Carter Sutton and Margaret Barnes); died 26 Jun 1967; was buried W. M. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 357.

    George married Ollie B. Valentine 29 Mar 1903, Cocke County, Tennessee. Ollie (daughter of Green Valentine and Nancy Jane Baxter) was born 28 Jan 1887, Tennessee; died 22 Dec 1974, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried W. M. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Ollie B. Valentine was born 28 Jan 1887, Tennessee (daughter of Green Valentine and Nancy Jane Baxter); died 22 Dec 1974, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried W. M. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 12, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 357.

    Children:
    1. Eva Sutton was born 10 Jun 1904, Tennessee; died 16 May 1987; was buried W. M. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Alfred Cled Sutton was born 2 May 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1994; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 7. Rosa Sutton was born 11 Jun 1909, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 1995, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    4. Decima Ann Sutton was born Abt 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Jul 2003, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Aug 2003, Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Ivan Greene Sutton was born 28 May 1914, Tennessee; died 5 Aug 1988; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Tommie Cleophus Sutton was born 9 Sep 1916, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 2014; was buried 9 Feb 2014, Shults Cemetery.


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