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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ora E. Whaley was born 22 Jul 1921, Tennessee (son of Andrew Pinkney Whaley and Laura Bohannon); died Bef 5 May 2011.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 18, 157.

    Ora — Ruth Brown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Pinkney WhaleyAndrew Pinkney Whaley was born 29 Apr 1874, Tennessee (son of Pinkney Henry Toomey Whaley and Julia Marinda Brackins); died 9 Feb 1936; was buried Ramsey Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 17, 18, 121, 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 203, 205, 207.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 208.

    Andrew married Laura Bohannon 5 May 1915, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Laura (daughter of Mark Bohanan and Matilda Plemmons) was born 14 Jan 1896, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1980, Meigs County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Laura Bohannon was born 14 Jan 1896, Tennessee (daughter of Mark Bohanan and Matilda Plemmons); died 24 Sep 1980, Meigs County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 17, 18, 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 111.

    Children:
    1. Lester M. Whaley was born 13 Jun 1916, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1944.
    2. Laura Marinda Whaley was born 5 Sep 1918, Tennessee; died 14 Jul 1942.
    3. 1. Ora E. Whaley was born 22 Jul 1921, Tennessee; died Bef 5 May 2011.
    4. Frank Ray Whaley was born 7 Aug 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Dot R. Whaley was born 28 Jan 1925, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 2008, Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee; was buried 13 Oct 2008, Ramsey Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    6. Beulah Whaley was born 15 Dec 1928, Tennessee; died 5 May 2011, Woods Memorial Hospital; was buried 8 May 2011, Green Hill Cemetery.
    7. Everett Whaley was born 11 Aug 1932; died Bef 5 May 2011.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Pinkney Henry Toomey WhaleyPinkney Henry Toomey Whaley was born 12 Sep 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of John H. "Bullhead" Whaley and Mourning Ownbey); died 1 Oct 1920, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Oct 1920, Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 1, Bradley County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census lists name as P. H. Toomy age 1 month.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 10, 17, 129.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 241.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 208, 295.

    Pinkney married Julia Marinda Brackins 27 Aug 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Andrew Jackson Brackins and Demerius Hamlin) was born 26 Feb 1849, North Carolina; died 15 Sep 1888; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Julia Marinda BrackinsJulia Marinda Brackins was born 26 Feb 1849, North Carolina (daughter of Andrew Jackson Brackins and Demerius Hamlin); died 15 Sep 1888; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 10, 17, 129.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 241.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 259.

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Phoebe Irene Whaley was born 9 May 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Nov 1948; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Leander Cornelius Whaley was born 5 May 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jul 1942; was buried Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Andrew Pinkney Whaley was born 29 Apr 1874, Tennessee; died 9 Feb 1936; was buried Ramsey Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Jane "Sallie" Whaley was born 29 May 1876, Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1953, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Sep 1953, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Emma Demaris Whaley was born 12 Dec 1879, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1944; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Marinda Louise Whaley was born 22 Feb 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 May 1972; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Lillie Whaley was born 17 May 1886; died 16 Apr 1887.
    8. Jackson J. Whaley was born 16 Jun 1888; died 15 Jul 1899; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Mark BohananMark Bohanan was born 4 Jul 1878, Tennessee (son of Henry Bohannon, III and Sophia Ogle); died 7 Mar 1962; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mark Bohannon never lost his love for the mountains and all the people. He visited the Smokies as long as he was able, and always said everyone was kinfolks.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 18, 151, 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 111.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 222, 363.

    Mark — Matilda Plemmons. Matilda (daughter of David Henry Plemmons and Nancy Price) was born 21 Oct 1877, Spring Creek, North Carolina; died 13 Jun 1967; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Matilda Plemmons was born 21 Oct 1877, Spring Creek, North Carolina (daughter of David Henry Plemmons and Nancy Price); died 13 Jun 1967; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 18, 151, 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 111.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 222, 363.

    Children:
    1. 3. Laura Bohannon was born 14 Jan 1896, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1980, Meigs County, Tennessee.
    2. Rev. Russell Burchfiel Bohanon was born 25 Jul 1898, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1967; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. David Henry Bohanan was born 1 Jun 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 1985; was buried Bohanan Lakeside Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Emma Mabel Bohannon was born 15 Apr 1902, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1984; was buried Providence Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    5. Bessie Bohannon was born 8 Jun 1904, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1988; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Levi Bohanan was born 11 Mar 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jun 1985, Knox County, Tennessee.
    7. Otha James Bohannon was born 8 Aug 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 May 1974; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Amos Decator Bohanan was born 19 May 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 2002, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Nov 2002, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Oscar Boyd Bohanan was born 13 Apr 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 2005; was buried 22 Jul 2005, Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Willie Lee Bohannon was born 29 Nov 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1992; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Maggie Beola Bohannon was born 8 Dec 1918, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Oct 1920, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Walter Bohanan was born 19 Mar 1920, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 2002; was buried 30 Aug 2002, Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Martha Rose Bohanan was born 3 Aug 1923; died 23 May 2012.
    14. Ann Bohannon was born 24 Sep 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John H. "Bullhead" WhaleyJohn H. "Bullhead" Whaley was born 31 Mar 1817, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William M. Whaley and Mary Ann Ogle); died 21 Mar 1909; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: B71M-KG
    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census as farmer $300 property able to read and write.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 180, 288.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 5, 10, 69, 71, 106, 129.
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p .
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 30, 307.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 227.

    John married Mourning Ownbey Abt 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mourning (daughter of John Ownby, Jr. and Elizabeth Hill) was born 11 Aug 1817, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 21 Apr 1870, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mourning OwnbeyMourning Ownbey was born 11 Aug 1817, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of John Ownby, Jr. and Elizabeth Hill); died 21 Apr 1870, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: B71M-LM

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census able to read and write.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 180, 288.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 5, 10, 106, 129.
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p .
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.

    Children:
    1. Whaley was born 1835.
    2. Harkless Whaley was born 10 Feb 1836, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Feb 1926, Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Westley O. Whaley was born 21 May 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Mar 1863, Murfreesborough, Tennessee.
    4. Cynthia Jane Whaley was born 1840, Trentville, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1888, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. John Brabson Whaley was born 25 Feb 1842, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary "Polly" Whaley was born 1843, Tennessee; died 1889/1890; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Perry Seehorn Commodore Whaley was born 11 Feb 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1926, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Dec 1926, Cedar Springs Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    8. Margaret Whaley was born 1847, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1878; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 4. Pinkney Henry Toomey Whaley was born 12 Sep 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Oct 1920, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Oct 1920, Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    10. Joseph L. "Joel" Whaley was born 23 May 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1933, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    11. Aaron Jason Whaley was born 1851; died 1868.
    12. Sarah Elizabeth Whaley was born 6 Jun 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1926; was buried Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Leander A. Whaley was born 15 Feb 1856, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1929, Bradley, Tennessee; was buried Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    14. Isaac C. Whaley was born 27 May 1858, Tennessee; died 31 Jan 1925; was buried Bishopville Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee.
    15. Columbus M. Whaley was born 20 Oct 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1921; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Andrew Jackson BrackinsAndrew Jackson Brackins was born Abt 1814, South Carolina (son of James Bracken and Elizabeth Barton); died Apr 1879; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 17.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    "The Brackin Family in the Southeastern United States", Henry B. Brackin, Jr., MD.

    Andrew — Demerius Hamlin. Demerius was born 1824, Transylvania County, North Carolina; died 1906; was buried 1906, Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Demerius Hamlin was born 1824, Transylvania County, North Carolina; died 1906; was buried 1906, Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Surname may be Hawkins, Holcomb, Hamilton, or Hamlin.

    One source lists burial in Burt Ogle Cemetery.

    Gene Aiken lists surname as Hamblin.
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    Reference:
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    "The Brackin Family in the Southeastern United States", Henry B. Brackin, Jr., MD.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 17.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 86, 119.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 186.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 259.

    Children:
    1. Phebe Sarena Brackins was born 14 Mar 1840, Transylvania County, North Carolina; died 25 Mar 1921, Catheys Creek, Transylvania County, North Carolina; was buried 29 Mar 1921, Catheys Creek Cemetery, Transylvania County, North Carolina.
    2. Nancy Brackins was born Abt 1842, Cathy Creek Township, Transylvania County, North Carolina; died 30 Dec 1922, Selica, Transylvania County, North Carolina; was buried 31 Dec 1922, Catheys Creek Cemetery, Transylvania County, North Carolina.
    3. James Brackins was born Abt 1846, North Carolina.
    4. Sarah M. Brackins was born Abt 1848, North Carolina.
    5. 5. Julia Marinda Brackins was born 26 Feb 1849, North Carolina; died 15 Sep 1888; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Brackins was born 12 Jun 1850, North Carolina; died 27 Jul 1942; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Riley Davis Brackin was born Oct 1854, North Carolina; died 1939.
    8. Margaret Jane Brackins was born 13 Nov 1857, Green City, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1938, Rainbow Springs, Macon County, North Carolina; was buried Bumgarner Cemetery, Wilmont, North Carolina.
    9. Demaris Luranie Brackins was born Apr 1860, North Carolina; died 1926; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Henry Bohannon, IIIHenry Bohannon, III was born May 1838, Tennessee (son of Henry Bohannon, Jr. and Catherine "Kate" Powell); died 1920; was buried Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112, 144, 151, 167.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 111.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 205.

    Henry married Sophia Ogle 31 May 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sophia (daughter of Harkless T. Ogle and Margaret "Peggy" Ownbey) was born 1 Jan 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Apr 1928, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sophia OgleSophia Ogle was born 1 Jan 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Harkless T. Ogle and Margaret "Peggy" Ownbey); died 7 Apr 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Apr 1928, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Sophia's second husband was a first cousin of her first.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112, 144, 151, 166.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 111.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 166, 205.

    Children:
    1. Martha Bohannon was born 4 Mar 1872, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1943; was buried Sugar Creek Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    2. George W. "Schrader" Bohanon was born Mar 1873, Tennessee; died 20 Mar 1940; was buried Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Helen Bohanon was born 28 Jun 1875; died 14 Feb 1954, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. Dolson "Dawson" "Doss" Bohanon was born 7 Mar 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Dec 1960; was buried Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Mark Bohanan was born 4 Jul 1878, Tennessee; died 7 Mar 1962; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Ida Malinda Bohanon was born 10 Oct 1880; died 29 May 1939; was buried Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    7. Rhoda Elmine Bohanon was born May 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 May 1951; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Decator Bohanon was born 5 Mar 1892; died 18 Apr 1976; was buried Valley Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  David Henry Plemmons was born 4 Nov 1857, North Carolina (son of John N. Plemmons and Margaret Cogdill); died 10 Sep 1944, Loudon, Loudon County, Tennessee; was buried 12 Sep 1944, Corinth Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 32, 31.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 11.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 157.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 137, 143.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 384.

    David — Nancy Price. Nancy was born North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Nancy Price was born North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 157.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 11.

    Children:
    1. 7. Matilda Plemmons was born 21 Oct 1877, Spring Creek, North Carolina; died 13 Jun 1967; was buried Sims Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William Plemmons was born Jun 1884, North Carolina.
    3. Mary "Mollie" Plemons was born Jul 1886, Tennessee; died 9 Sep 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Maggie Plemmons was born Oct 1888, Tennessee.
    5. John F. Plemons was born 30 Apr 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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