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Gary Trentham

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gary Trentham was born 3 Oct 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was christened Roaring Fork Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Stacy Trentham and Pauline Compton).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Dr. JoAn Trentham, joan.trentham@gmail.com, 27 March 2001.

    Gary married Wanda Fay Breeden 11 Dec 1971, Sevier County, Tennessee. Wanda (daughter of Grady Fletcher Breeden and Eva May Ownby) was born 12 Jun 1951. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    0042001

    Children:
    1. Christie Jan Trentham was born 1 Jun 1975, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. Gary Steven Trentham was born 16 Jan 1977, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stacy Trentham was born 22 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Harvey Holiday Trentham and Mary "Polly" Watson); died 10 Jun 2009; was buried 13 Jun 2009, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 126, 165.
    Dr. JoAn Trentham, joan.trentham@gmail.com, 27 March 2001.

    Stacy married Pauline Compton 6 Nov 1942. Pauline (daughter of Samuel Hawkins Compton and Flora Ethel Killion) was born 30 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 2010; was buried 10 Jul 2010, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Pauline ComptonPauline Compton was born 30 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Samuel Hawkins Compton and Flora Ethel Killion); died 5 Jul 2010; was buried 10 Jul 2010, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 126, 165.
    Dr. JoAn Trentham, joan.trentham@gmail.com, 27 March 2001.

    Children:
    1. Doris Ann Trentham was born 30 Jul 1943, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1943; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Gary Trentham was born 3 Oct 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was christened Roaring Fork Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Harvey Holiday TrenthamHarvey Holiday Trentham was born 29 Mar 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Caleb Levator Trentham and Mary M. Martin); died 14 Oct 1975, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Oct 1975, Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Was called H. H. Trentham. Choir director at Roaring Fork Baptist Church for many years. Original tuning fork in possession of JoAn Trentham Nicholls, granddaughter. Fell at the home of his son, Virgil L. Trentham, and broke his hip. Died at Fort Sanders hospital of complications of pneumonia during recovery from hip surgery. Rev. A.C. Starling officiated at funeral at Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg, TN., 2:00 P.M. October 16, 1975.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 123, 126, 165, 172.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 83, 121.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 17, 23, 71, 148, 149.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 50.
    Dr. JoAn Trentham, joan.trentham@gmail.com, 27 March 2001.

    Harvey married Mary "Polly" Watson 24 Aug 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Joel Watson and Mary Charity Ownby) was born 22 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1961, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Nov 1961, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary "Polly" Watson was born 22 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Joel Watson and Mary Charity Ownby); died 1 Nov 1961, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Nov 1961, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 123, 126, 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 17, 23, 71.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 50.
    Dr. JoAn Trentham, joan.trentham@gmail.com, 27 March 2001.

    Children:
    1. Elmer Levert Trentham was born 19 Jun 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Feb 1980; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Charity Mary Trentham was born 6 Jul 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Joel Holiday Trentham was born 14 Feb 1905, Tennessee; died 15 May 1971; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Loy Trentham was born 23 Feb 1907, Tennessee; died 24 Dec 1977; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Inman Lee Trentham was born 24 Dec 1910, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1969; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lona Mae Trentham was born 8 Sep 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 May 2007; was buried 28 May 2007, Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Virgil Lavana Trentham was born 31 Jan 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Dec 2003, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 13 Dec 2003, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 2. Stacy Trentham was born 22 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 2009; was buried 13 Jun 2009, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Samuel Hawkins Compton was born 27 Apr 1890, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Mitchell Compton and Sarah E. "Sally" McCarter); died 8 Aug 1990; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 42.

    Samuel married Flora Ethel Killion Sevier County, Tennessee. Flora (daughter of James Robert Killian and Martha Jane Duggan) was born 5 May 1894, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1972; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Flora Ethel Killion was born 5 May 1894, Tennessee (daughter of James Robert Killian and Martha Jane Duggan); died 2 Mar 1972; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    15184 SAM COMPTON FLORA KILLIAM

    Children:
    1. Edith Compton was born 24 Sep 1913, Tennessee; died 18 Sep 1999; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. Reba Compton was born Abt 1917, Tennessee; died Bef 13 Sep 2001.
    3. Lucille Compton was born 15 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 May 1954; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bethona Compton was born Abt 1921, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 2001, Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Sep 2001, Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    5. 3. Pauline Compton was born 30 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 2010; was buried 10 Jul 2010, Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Iva Marie Compton was born Abt 1926, Tennessee; died Bef 13 Sep 2001.
    7. Trula Compton was born 30 May 1927, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Nov 1997; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Herbert Hoover Compton was born 27 Sep 1929, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1988; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Betty Jo Compton was born 23 Jan 1932, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 2013; was buried 1 Aug 2013, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Sam Compton, Jr. was born 10 May 1935, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Caleb Levator TrenthamCaleb Levator Trentham was born 8 Feb 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Thomas Trentham and Easter Ogle); died 23 May 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1937, Trentham Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Caleb L. Trentham enlisted in Company C, First Regiment of Tennessee Light Artillery Battalion.

    Their house was in lower Sugarlands, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Their sons Amos, Jim, John, and Harve made musical instruments.

    Donald Reagan lists middle name as "Eli".
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 102, 123, 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 23, 148, 149.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 50.
    Caleb L. Trentham Family Bible, Nelma Inman, Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

    Caleb married Mary M. Martin 15 Sep 1861. Mary (daughter of James Lacy Martin and Mary Evans) was born 10 Jul 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1927; was buried Trentham Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary M. Martin was born 10 Jul 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Lacy Martin and Mary Evans); died 15 Apr 1927; was buried Trentham Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 102, 122.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 23, 148.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 50.

    Children:
    1. William Harrison Trentham was born 19 Jun 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Jul 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Theodosia "Docie" Trentham was born 1 May 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 1937; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Easter Sarona Trentham was born 28 Sep 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Jun 1929, Trentham Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Martha Viary Trentham was born 18 Jun 1868, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1933; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary Salinda Trentham was born 28 Apr 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1946; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lydia Marriah Trentham was born 22 Mar 1873; died INFANT.
    7. Caleb Leevan Trentham was born 22 Mar 1873; died INFANT.
    8. Caleb Levator Trentham was born 31 Jan 1875; died 5 Sep 1883.
    9. James Lacy Trentham was born 28 Feb 1879; died 28 Nov 1967; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 4. Harvey Holiday Trentham was born 29 Mar 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Oct 1975, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Oct 1975, Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. John Rogers Trentham was born 21 May 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1946; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Amos Turner Trentham was born 14 Mar 1885, Tennessee; died 23 Feb 1958; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  David Joel WatsonDavid Joel Watson was born 15 Nov 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Corn Watson and Rachel Ogle); died 9 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 May 1919, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Joel Watson's barn was on Dudley.

    On 14 August 1916, David Joel Watson made a will in which he disposed of his property in the 11th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Death certificate record number #106.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 158, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    David married Mary Charity Ownby 10 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle) was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Charity Ownby was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle); died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    At the Sixth Annual Old Timers' Day held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on 6 June 1931, "Aunt Chattie" won a silk scarf and fifty cents as prize for being the "Best Looking Old Lady" present. Seven years later she received recognition for being the oldest woman attending the 1938 Old Timers' Day.

    When asked for her recipe for raising good children, she replied that she "talked a lot, prayed a lot, and whipped a little."
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 13, 71, 160, 231, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    Children:
    1. Litha Watson was born 29 Oct 1870, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1921; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Watson was born 25 Sep 1872; died 20 Jul 1873; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Inman Watson was born 19 Jun 1874, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1956; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bosdell Saw Watson was born 17 May 1876, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Louisa Watson was born 24 Mar 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1963; was buried West O. Reagan's Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 5. Mary "Polly" Watson was born 22 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1961, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Nov 1961, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John Mitchell Watson was born 6 Mar 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1942; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Ashley Watson was born 9 Mar 1884, Tennessee; died 19 Oct 1937; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    9. Russell S. Watson was born 16 Oct 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jan 1966; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. David Ellis Watson was born 9 Nov 1888, Tennessee; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Watson was born Abt 1890; died See Notes.
    12. Ollie Lee Watson was born 6 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 May 1964; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Andrew Elmer Watson was born 8 Oct 1894.

  5. 12.  Mitchell Compton was born 15 Apr 1869, Tennessee (son of William Compton and Rebecca Ogle); died 29 Apr 1919; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 71.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 82.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 296.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 210.

    Mitchell married Sarah E. "Sally" McCarter 9 Jan 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Rev. Lafayette "Fate" McCarter and Elizabeth Jane Ogle) was born 14 Nov 1860, Tennessee; died 24 Dec 1941; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sarah E. "Sally" McCarter was born 14 Nov 1860, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Lafayette "Fate" McCarter and Elizabeth Jane Ogle); died 24 Dec 1941; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 71.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 93.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 82.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 209.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 296.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 42, 210.

    Children:
    1. Christopher Columbus "Lum" Compton was born 18 May 1883; died 18 Sep 1924; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 6. Samuel Hawkins Compton was born 27 Apr 1890, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Aug 1990; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    3. Nancy Jane Compton was born 28 Aug 1892, Tennessee; died 19 Jun 1975, Monroe County, Tennessee; was buried Little Toqua Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Elizabeth Compton was born 31 Mar 1900, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1963; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  James Robert KillianJames Robert Killian was born 9 Sep 1860, North Carolina (son of Adolpus N. Killian and Rebeca A. Hollyfield); died 17 Nov 1937; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee

    James — Martha Jane Duggan. Martha (daughter of James Duggan and Mary L. "Polly" Evans) was born 27 May 1860, Tennessee; died 24 Mar 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha Jane DugganMartha Jane Duggan was born 27 May 1860, Tennessee (daughter of James Duggan and Mary L. "Polly" Evans); died 24 Mar 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mary Lee Killian was born 7 Nov 1887, Tennessee; died 8 Nov 1973; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Flora Ethel Killion was born 5 May 1894, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1972; was buried Highland South Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    3. Killion
    4. Rebecca Killion was born 25 Apr 1890, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 1979; was buried East Maryville Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    5. Lula Mae Killion was born 20 May 1897, Tennessee; died 21 Apr 1984, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Edgewood Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.