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Sarah Shields Ownby

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  1. 1.  Sarah Shields OwnbySarah Shields Ownby was born 27 Apr 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Otha Estel "Estel" Ownby and Ruth Hazel Shields).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 95.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 103.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 133.

    Sarah married Norman Lynn Ball 21 Sep 1963. Norman (son of James Norman "Jim" Ball and Lottie Myers) was born 30 Dec 1943. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Melissa Renea "Misty" Ball was born 7 Sep 1964, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. Eric Norman Ball was born 24 Nov 1972, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Jason Samuel Ball was born 25 Mar 1982, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Otha Estel "Estel" OwnbyOtha Estel "Estel" Ownby was born 25 Nov 1910, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Ownby and Sarah Whaley); died 19 Apr 2004, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Apr 2004, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Born at Cowflat Branch of Big Greenbrier.

    Married at Rocky Grove Community by Rev. Joel Carr.


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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 50, 95.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 101.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 217, 246, 265.

    Otha married Ruth Hazel Shields 29 Oct 1936. Ruth (daughter of Media Edards "Edd" Shields and Davie Eliza Shults) was born 29 Nov 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 2008, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Jul 2008, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ruth Hazel ShieldsRuth Hazel Shields was born 29 Nov 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Media Edards "Edd" Shields and Davie Eliza Shults); died 15 Jul 2008, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Jul 2008, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 50, 95.
    Misty Spinelli
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 103.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 74.

    Children:
    1. 1. Sarah Shields Ownby was born 27 Apr 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel OwnbySamuel Ownby was born 8 Jun 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James S. "Big Cadger Jim" Ownby and Sophia Evans); died 1 Aug 1965, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Born at head of Powder Mill near the Glades.

    Died at Roberts Community.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 162.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 49, 50, 88, 95, 124.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 20, 101.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 298.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 217.

    Samuel married Sarah Whaley 26 Mar 1892, Dudley Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John Dudley Whaley and Nancy Jane Ownby) was born 14 May 1874, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1952, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah WhaleySarah Whaley was born 14 May 1874, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Dudley Whaley and Nancy Jane Ownby); died 23 Jul 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1952, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 162.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 49, 50, 88, 95, 124.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 101.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 217.

    Children:
    1. Minnie Ezalee Ownby was born 8 Jun 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1963, Columbus, Georgia; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. James Walter Ownby was born 24 May 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1973, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Nancy Ann Ownby was born 7 Jul 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1977; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Andrew Fred Ownby was born 28 Apr 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1901; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Aaron Ownby was born 19 May 1902; died 20 May 1902; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Marion Richard Ownby was born 2 Apr 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Feb 1954, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Feb 1954, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Stella Juanita Ownby was born 1 Feb 1905; died 18 May 1907; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Evolena Sophia Ownby was born 22 May 1907, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 1983, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. John Eulus Ownby was born 5 Jan 1910; died 7 Jan 1910; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 2. Otha Estel "Estel" Ownby was born 25 Nov 1910, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 2004, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Apr 2004, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Rozalla Ownby was born 29 Sep 1913; died 1 Oct 1913; was buried Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Velma Ownby was born 24 Feb 1915, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 2000, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Jan 2000, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Media Edards "Edd" ShieldsMedia Edards "Edd" Shields was born 25 Oct 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Robert Wellington "Well" Shields and Mary Louvenne "Vin" Green); died 25 Feb 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Misty Spinelli
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 51.

    Media — Davie Eliza Shults. Davie (daughter of David G. Shults and Martha Elanor McMahan) was born 25 Aug 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Feb 1965, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Davie Eliza ShultsDavie Eliza Shults was born 25 Aug 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David G. Shults and Martha Elanor McMahan); died 17 Feb 1965, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    SSN 413-64-5772 issued in Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Misty Spinelli
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 51.

    Children:
    1. 3. Ruth Hazel Shields was born 29 Nov 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 2008, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Jul 2008, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Ruby Lee Shields was born 30 Jul 1915, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 2003; was buried Rocklin Cemetery, Placer County, California.
    3. Nettie Kate "Kate" Shields was born 8 Apr 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 2010; was buried 18 Jan 2010, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Claude John Shields was born 2 Jan 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1994, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Jeanette Lee Clabo was born 12 Mar 1927, Eddie & Charity Clabo homestead, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James S. "Big Cadger Jim" Ownby was born 1 Jan 1820, Tennessee (son of John Ownby and Mary Jane "Granny" Coone); died 13 Aug 1897; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    lthough of an age when he did not have to serve in the Civil War, James S. Ownby was reluctant for his oldest son, John Ownby, to serve alone. So he enlisted with his son in the Union Army in Company A, 6th Tennessee Infantry and in Company B, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry.
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    References:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 161.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 88.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 298, 300.

    James married Sophia Evans Abt 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sophia (daughter of Jacob Evans and Martha Ogle) was born 15 Feb 1826, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1910; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sophia EvansSophia Evans was born 15 Feb 1826, Tennessee (daughter of Jacob Evans and Martha Ogle); died 2 Mar 1910; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Sophia Evans Ownby and her youngest son, Samuel, were mentioned in Jacob Evans' will.

    Sevier County Heritage lists birth as 15 February 1922.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 161.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 88.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 298, 300.

    Children:
    1. John Ownby was born 15 Jul 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 May 1915; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Jacob "Jake" Ownby was born 4 Mar 1847, Tennessee; died 23 Sep 1893; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George Ownby was born 1850; died See Notes.
    4. Martha "Patty" Ownby was born 22 Feb 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Feb 1932; was buried Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    5. Madison "Matt" Ownby was born 8 May 1854, Tennessee; died 14 Apr 1935.
    6. Richard "Dick" Ownby was born 11 Jan 1856, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Nov 1952; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Mary C. Ownby was born 23 Feb 1858, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1920; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James S. "Cadger Jim" Ownby was born 27 Aug 1860, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Mar 1936; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Sophia Ownby was born 8 Aug 1862, Knox County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1941, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Dec 1941, New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    10. 4. Samuel Ownby was born 8 Jun 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1965, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  John Dudley WhaleyJohn Dudley Whaley was born 9 May 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby); died 3 May 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 May 1924, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 37, 48, 97, 115, 124.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 107.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 153, 207.

    John married Nancy Jane Ownby 29 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner) was born 8 Jul 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1898; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy Jane OwnbyNancy Jane Ownby was born 8 Jul 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner); died 24 Sep 1898; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 97, 115, 124.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 17.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 153.

    Children:
    1. James Westley Whaley was born 25 Jul 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Emily "Polly" Whaley was born 3 Nov 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jun 1957; was buried Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Lorenzo Whaley was born 15 Jan 1872, Tennessee; died 1890.
    4. 5. Sarah Whaley was born 14 May 1874, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1952, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha Jane Whaley was born 12 Sep 1876, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1933; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. James Harve Whaley was born 4 Jul 1880, Tennessee; died 12 Mar 1934; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Marion Whaley was born 15 Jul 1882, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1965; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Laurinda "Laura" Whaley was born 2 Jul 1884, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1980; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Robert Tillery Whaley was born 12 Oct 1887, Tennessee; died 16 Dec 1971; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Isophine Whaley was born 10 Mar 1890; died 13 Sep 1973; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Calvin Edwin Whaley was born 8 Aug 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 1981; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Robert Wellington "Well" Shields was born Apr 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Meady White Shields and Nancy Floyd); died 2 Feb 1924; was buried Pike, Collin County, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Weldon
    • Census: 1870, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, Celeste, Hunt County, Texas
    • Census: 1910, Precinct 2, Hunt County, Texas
    • Census: 1920, Celeste, Hunt County, Texas

    Notes:

    Lived at Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee and later in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas.
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    Reference:
    Ruth Shields family group record.

    Robert married Mary Louvenne "Vin" Green 20 Jan 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Henry J. Green and Manervie Dister Sumner) was born 8 Mar 1865, North Carolina; died 10 Jul 1966; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Louvenne "Vin" GreenMary Louvenne "Vin" Green was born 8 Mar 1865, North Carolina (daughter of Henry J. Green and Manervie Dister Sumner); died 10 Jul 1966; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Misty Spinelli
    Ruth (Shields) Ownby

    Children:
    1. 6. Media Edards "Edd" Shields was born 25 Oct 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  David G. Shults was born 5 May 1866 (son of Hill and Amillia Shultz); died 30 Jun 1890; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died of TB a short time after married.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Ruth Shields
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 51.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 156, 171.

    David — Martha Elanor McMahan. Martha (daughter of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart) was born 19 Feb 1865, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1894; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha Elanor McMahan was born 19 Feb 1865, Tennessee (daughter of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart); died 5 Jun 1894; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died of TB.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1, 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 51.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 169.

    Children:
    1. 7. Davie Eliza Shults was born 25 Aug 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Feb 1965, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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