Daniel Smelcer: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

1. Daniel Smelcer (son of Eugene Dryden "Bondo" Smelcer and Dolly Caroline Maples).

Generation: 2

2. Eugene Dryden "Bondo" Smelcer was born 10 Jan 1944 (son of Rev. James Lawson Smelcer and Francis Ota Myers); died 2 Dec 2014.
Eugene married Dolly Caroline Maples Abt 1964. [Group Sheet]
3.
Dolly Caroline Maples (daughter of Nathaniel Springfield "Baldy" Maples and Anna Mae Owens).
Children:

Giles Smelcer

Nathan Smelcer

1. Daniel Smelcer

Generation: 3

Rev. James Lawson Smelcer was born 29 Oct 1904, Tennessee (son of Jake Nathaniel Smelcer and Nancy Lucindia "Cindy" Williamson); died 14 Jan 1982; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Lawson Smelcer was a preacher.
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Reference:
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

James — Francis Ota Myers. Francis (daughter of Thomas Richard Myers and Malinda Elizabeth McFalls) was born 25 Aug 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 May 1971, Henrytown, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Francis Ota Myers was born 25 Aug 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas Richard Myers and Malinda Elizabeth McFalls); died 29 May 1971, Henrytown, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 258.

Children:

Blanche Faye Smelcer was born Abt 1927, Tennessee.
Reba Irene Smelcer was born 27 Nov 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 2007; was buried 24 Sep 2007, Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Virl Mae Smelcer was born 20 Dec 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 2007; was buried 6 Feb 2007, Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Virlus Ray Smelcer was born Abt 1931, Tennessee.
Charles Perman J. Smelcer was born 18 Jun 1933, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1969; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Vermon Wayne Smelcer was born 25 Jul 1936, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jan 2010; was buried Shults Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Jenella "Laura" Smelcer was born Abt 1940, Tennessee.
2. Eugene Dryden "Bondo" Smelcer was born 10 Jan 1944; died 2 Dec 2014.
Giles Smelcer died Bef 2 Dec 2014.

Nathaniel Springfield "Baldy" Maples was born 1 Mar 1909, Tennessee (son of Thomas Redmond Maples and Lania Ellen King); died 13 Aug 1967; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1940, District 2, Bradley County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209, 244.

Nathaniel married Anna Mae Owens 2 Mar 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee. Anna (daughter of James Robert "Jim" Owens and Mary Melinda Messer) was born 12 Feb 1907, Oliver Springs; died 19 Apr 1989; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Anna Mae Owens was born 12 Feb 1907, Oliver Springs (daughter of James Robert "Jim" Owens and Mary Melinda Messer); died 19 Apr 1989; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209, 244.

Children:

Verna Marie Maples was born 28 Feb 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 2004; was buried 9 Feb 2004, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dorothy Katherine Maples was born Abt 1933, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 2013; was buried 9 Nov 2013, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Mary Ruth Maples was born 26 Mar 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 2009; was buried 28 Oct 2009, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
James Robert "Bub" Maples was born 28 Feb 1942, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1998; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Victor Weldon Maples was born 17 Sep 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Dec 1998.
Freddie Eugene Maples was born 23 Oct 1947, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1966; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
3. Dolly Caroline Maples

Generation: 4

Jake Nathaniel Smelcer was born 10 Feb 1883, Tennessee (son of Adam Jackson "Bud" Smelcer and Alpha "Appie" King); died 30 Jul 1935; was buried Rector Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee
Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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References:
"The Mountain Press", Bertha Trula (Smelcer) Brown obituary.

Jake — Nancy Lucindia "Cindy" Williamson. Nancy (daughter of Williamson and Annie) was born 29 Aug 1885, Tennessee; died 23 May 1966; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Nancy Lucindia "Cindy" Williamson was born 29 Aug 1885, Tennessee (daughter of Williamson and Annie); died 23 May 1966; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, District 2, Jefferson County, Tennessee

Children:

4. Rev. James Lawson Smelcer was born 29 Oct 1904, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1982; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Bertha Trula Smelcer was born 28 Jun 1906, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1996; was buried 22 Feb 1996, Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Richard Milos Smelcer was born 12 Apr 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Mar 1991; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lura Mae Smelcer was born 16 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Dec 1991; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lona Smelcer died Bef 1 Feb 2006.
Claude Smelcer was born 6 Jan 1913; died 20 Jan 1995, Blount County, Tennessee.
Bessie Grace Smelcer was born 13 Feb 1916; died 1 Feb 2006; was buried 4 Feb 2006, Frye Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Levator Smelcer was born 28 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1999, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Aug 1999, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Velva Smelcer was born 29 Nov 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1993; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Earl David Smelcer was born 30 Dec 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Aug 1951, Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Loy Robert Smelcer was born 3 Jan 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1999; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
J. D. Smelcer was born 29 May 1927, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jun 1953, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Jun 1953, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Vernice Smelcer was born 11 Jun 1930.
Evelina Smelcer

10.

Thomas Richard Myers was born 26 Oct 1850, Blount County, Tennessee (son of Daniel Henry Myers and Susan Matilda Cable); died 18 Mar 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 20 Mar 1923, Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1870, District 15, Blount County, Tennessee

Notes:

Built Junglebrook in Roaring Fork.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 232.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 199, 258.

Thomas married Malinda Elizabeth McFalls 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee. Malinda (daughter of James Alexander McFalls and Mary Ann King) was born 18 May 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1923, Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

11.

Malinda Elizabeth McFalls was born 18 May 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Alexander McFalls and Mary Ann King); died 1923, Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 232.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 199, 258.

Children:

James Alexander Myers was born 7 Sep 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1951, Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Nancy Ann Myers was born 7 Oct 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jan 1943, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 2 Feb 1943, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee.
Matilda N. Myers was born Oct 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Sep 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Elmina Myers was born , Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
Ava Malissa Myers was born 9 May 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1971, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Thomas Richard Myers was born 30 Jun 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1965, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Mary Elizabeth Myers was born 6 Jan 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1967; was buried Spring Hill Cemetery, Anderson County, Tennessee.
Eliza Mantha Myers was born 6 Mar 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Jul 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Jul 1944, Hatcher Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Ella Martha Myers was born Sevier County, Tennessee.
Hester Thurska Myers was born , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
Arthur Marion Myers was born 25 May 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1979; was buried Kear-Loveday Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
5. Francis Ota Myers was born 25 Aug 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 May 1971, Henrytown, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

12.

Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

AFN: CFPM-2D
Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Redman A. Maples enlisted 22 September 1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He served in 16 major battles and was discharged 6 July 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. His personal description at the time was: 5' 8" in height, fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.

Thomas married Lania Ellen King 18 Nov 1895. Lania (daughter of Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King and Barbara Henry) was born 22 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Nov 1952; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

13.

Lania Ellen King was born 22 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Nathaniel Wiley "Black Nat" King and Barbara Henry); died 29 Nov 1952; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

AFN: CFPM-3K
Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

Children:

Bessie Lucinda Maples was born 27 Aug 1896, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1969; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lula Alice Maples was born 27 Oct 1899, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1954, Lyons, Illinois; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Julia Lee Maples was born 26 Oct 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1974; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Redman McKinley Maples was born 7 Oct 1903, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1987; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Barbara Mary Maples was born 28 Sep 1906, Tennessee; died 12 May 1978; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
6. Nathaniel Springfield "Baldy" Maples was born 1 Mar 1909, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1967; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Susan Maples was born 6 May 1911; died 20 May 1911.
Washington Weldon Maples was born 5 May 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1964; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Alie C. Maples was born 27 Mar 1917.

14.

James Robert "Jim" Owens was born 15 Feb 1877, North Carolina (son of Samuel Paxton Owens and Annie Sutton); died 3 May 1940, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 5 May 1940, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 28.

James married Mary Melinda Messer 11 Mar 1898, Blount County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Isaac A. Messer and Hannah Harriett Jane Conard) was born 29 Aug 1880, Waynesville, North Carolina; died 29 Nov 1959; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

15.

Mary Melinda Messer was born 29 Aug 1880, Waynesville, North Carolina (daughter of Isaac A. Messer and Hannah Harriett Jane Conard); died 29 Nov 1959; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Children:

Rev. Jacob Robert "Jake" Owens was born 25 Jul 1899, Waynesville, North Carolina; died 13 May 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Jerry Andy Owens was born 23 Dec 1901, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 2 Feb 1986; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Elijah Phillip Owens was born 29 Jul 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Oct 1994; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Victor Owens died Bef 20 Feb 2008.
7. Anna Mae Owens was born 12 Feb 1907, Oliver Springs; died 19 Apr 1989; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Vonnie Isaac Owens was born 9 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1988; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Prince Albert Owens was born 7 Mar 1912, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1982; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lillie Owens was born 22 Sep 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1998; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dolly Irene Owens was born 14 Oct 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 2008, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Feb 2008, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.