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Wilburn Redmond Cowden

Male 1896 - 1981  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wilburn Redmond Cowden was born 21 Jun 1896, Tennessee (son of Wilburn Mayberry Cowden, Jr. and Anna Elizabeth Maples); died 10 Mar 1981; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Wilburn married Sue Helton 1918; divorced Yes, date unknown. Sue (daughter of John L. Helton and Mary E. Sutton) was born 3 Aug 1902, Tennessee; died 13 Apr 1965; was buried Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Dorothy E. Cowden was born 13 Apr 1919; died 31 Mar 2006, St. Mary’s Hospice, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Apr 2006, Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Buford Cowden was born 4 Feb 1921; died 8 Jan 2015, Sevier County Health Care Center; was buried 11 Jan 2015, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Anna Jane Cowden was born 5 Feb 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jul 2004, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Wilburn married Verna H. Lawson 26 Mar 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee. Verna (daughter of Gustavus Henry Lawson and Mary Angeline Trotter) was born 31 Mar 1902, Tennessee; died 13 Jun 1971; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wilburn Mayberry Cowden, Jr. was born 7 Jul 1862, Tennessee (son of Wilburn Mayberry Cowden and Mary Catlett); died 26 Dec 1927; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Wilburn married Anna Elizabeth Maples 31 Jan 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee. Anna (daughter of Thomas Redmond Maples and Rachel Katherine Atchley) was born 30 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Anna Elizabeth Maples was born 30 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas Redmond Maples and Rachel Katherine Atchley); died 4 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.

    Children:
    1. Mary Kate Cowden was born 31 Mar 1888, Tennessee; died 14 Apr 1977, Grand Valley, Garfield County, Colorado; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. F. Etta Cowden was born 13 May 1890, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1985; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Anna J. Cowden was born 23 Jul 1893, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1982; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Wilburn Redmond Cowden was born 21 Jun 1896, Tennessee; died 10 Mar 1981; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Ellen Caldona Cowden was born 26 May 1899, Tennessee; died 26 Jan 1980; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Sam Cowden
    7. Ida Asure Cowden
    8. Lillie Leona Cowden was born 6 Jun 1905, Tennessee; died 30 May 1955; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Wilburn Mayberry Cowden was born 9 Jan 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Lynn W. Cowden and Margaret Mayberry); died Abt 2 Jun 1900; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Served in the Civil War and was a prisoner of war held at Johnson's Island, Ohio. He was a private with the 41st Tenn. Regt. Co. H Donelson.

    Wilburn married Mary Catlett Abt 1845. Mary was born Abt 1823, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Catlett was born Abt 1823, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Samuel Cowden was born Abt 1846, Tennessee.
    2. Levi Cowden was born Abt 1847, Tennessee.
    3. James Cowden was born 1850, Tennessee.
    4. 2. Wilburn Mayberry Cowden, Jr. was born 7 Jul 1862, Tennessee; died 26 Dec 1927; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Albert P. Cowden was born Abt 1865, Tennessee.
    6. Cowden
    7. Cowden

  3. 6.  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 Rachel Katherine Atchley 17 Aug 1861. Rachel (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark) was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark); died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.

    Children:
    1. 3. Anna Elizabeth Maples was born 30 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Robert William Maples was born 3 Aug 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 1956.
    3. John Henry Maples was born 20 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1949; was buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Jane "Sallie" Maples was born 15 Feb 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1944; was buried Nancy's Grove Baptist Cemetery.
    5. Wilson Columbus Maples was born 23 Mar 1876.
    6. Martha Ella Maples was born 28 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Apr 1926; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Rosa Maples was born 10 Dec 1882, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1972; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lavator Cam Maples was born 10 Apr 1885; died 15 Feb 1984, Blount County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lynn W. Cowden was born Abt 1797, South Carolina; died 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Lynn — Margaret Mayberry. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Margaret Mayberry

    Notes:

    Name not confirmed. Surname may be Wilburn.

    Children:
    1. 4. Wilburn Mayberry Cowden was born 9 Jan 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 2 Jun 1900; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Jane Cowden was born 6 Jan 1825, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 1909; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Cowden
    4. Cowden
    5. Elizabeth Cowden was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Cowden was born Abt 1835, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Cowden was born Abt 1838, Tennessee.
    8. James Cowden was born Abt 1840, Tennessee.
    9. Katharine Cowden was born Abt 1842, Tennessee.
    10. Thomas Cowden was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.

  3. 12.  William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina (son of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William Abijah Maples came as a baby with his parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805.

    William Abijah Maples entered 30 acres of land in Richardson's Cove area on the watershed of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River adjoining his old tract according to an entry dated 16 November 1824. Also he entered 300 acres of land on Birds Creek adjoining David C. McMahan and Daniel Emert according to an entry dated 15 April 1837.

    William Abijah Maples was listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee. His land was located in the Civil District No. 1&4 of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    They were listed in the 1830 through 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and in the 1840 census listed as Abigah 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.

    There is a record for settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Before the courthouse fire of 1856, John McMahan was appointed as administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Also, F. L. Emert was appointed as guardian for seven of the minor heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples at this time. There was a list of heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples ... N. L. King and wife, George Maples, Archible Maples, Will Maples - all received their shares prior to 17th day of June 1856; James M. Maples, 25th day of June 1860, David Maples, 25th day of June 1860, John Maples, 25th day of June 1860; Redman Maples, 25th day of Jun 1860; and Samuel Maples, 25th day of June 1860.

    "E. M. G. Emert, constable of District 2, to bring to next court, Redman Maples, Samuel Maples, and Sarah Maples, poor children for the purpose of having them bound out." The date of this entry was 7 April 1856.

    F. L. Emert, guardian of Redman Maples, Samual Maples, and Sarah Maples, renewed the security bond with Jas. D. Lawson and M. A. Rawlings 3 April 1860.

    "On 24 November 1859 - Decree for Divorce: Abijah Maples vs. Rebecca Maples."

    In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, William Abijah Maples was living with Calvin Fox's household. Also he was living with his son Redman Maples in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    William Abijah probably died in the area of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188-189.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    William married Elizabeth McMahan 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    Children:
    1. Archibald Maples was born 1825, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1863; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Eva Rosanah Maples was born 23 Oct 1832, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1924; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Wilson Maples died See Notes.
    6. Minerva Maples died See Notes.
    7. Anna Maples was born 7 Mar 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. David Crockett Maples, Sr. was born 20 Oct 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. John Maples was born 1843, Tennessee.
    11. 6. Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Samuel McKinley "Bugler Sam" Maples was born 22 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Sarah E. Maples was born 7 Jun 1848, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1936; was buried Cane Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.

  5. 14.  Rev. Robert Smith Atchley was born 31 Mar 1818, Tennessee (son of Isaac Atchley, I and Elizabeth Smith); died 7 Jul 1880; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 178.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Robert married Louisa Emmaline Clark 14 Aug 1842. Louisa (daughter of James O. Clark) was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Louisa Emmaline Clark was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee (daughter of James O. Clark); died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Belinda Atchley was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Robert Atchley was born Abt 1848, Tennessee.
    4. Emily Atchley was born Abt 1856, Tennessee.
    5. Louiza E. Atchley was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.


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