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John Luther King

Male 1891 - 1979  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Luther King was born 24 Sep 1891, , Johnson, Texas (son of George Washington King and Huldah Lawson); died 13 Oct 1979, Abilene, Taylor, Texas.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 247.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    John — Vertie Belle Dorsett. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Jack Luther King was born 9 Aug 1920; died 5 Aug 1990.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Washington King was born 3 Feb 1857, , Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Henry King and Martha Jane Headrick); died 18 Mar 1918, , Johnson, Texas; was buried , Johnson, Texas.

    Notes:

    Hulda Lawson King's father was a Methodist circuit rider in eastern Tennessee.
    George and family moved to Topeka Kansas, then to Johnson County, Texas.

    Buried in Morrow Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245, 247.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 249.

    George married Huldah Lawson 3 Nov 1880, , Blount County, Tennessee. Huldah (daughter of Rev. James Dunn Lawson and Sarah Jane Burns) was born 25 Aug 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Sep 1947, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas; was buried Johnson County, Texas. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Huldah Lawson was born 25 Aug 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. James Dunn Lawson and Sarah Jane Burns); died 17 Sep 1947, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas; was buried Johnson County, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Wears Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Buried in the Morrow Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245, 247.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

    Children:
    1. Henry Edmond King was born 27 Sep 1881, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1960, Howe, Texas.
    2. Bertha Jane King was born 11 Jun 1883, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Mar 1978, Ballenger, Texas.
    3. James Wesley King was born 11 Sep 1885, Topeka, Kansas; died 22 Apr 1973, Johnson County, Texas; was buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas.
    4. Lula Belle King was born 29 Sep 1887, , Johnson, Texas; died 5 Feb 1976, , Johnson, Texas.
    5. Huldah Evelyn King was born 13 Sep 1889, , Johnson, Texas; died 13 Mar 1973, Earth, Texas; was buried Resthaven Park, Lubbock, Texas.
    6. 1. John Luther King was born 24 Sep 1891, , Johnson, Texas; died 13 Oct 1979, Abilene, Taylor, Texas.
    7. William Harrison King was born 18 Sep 1893, , Johnson, Texas; died 1 Aug 1955, Bells, Texas.
    8. Hattie Mable King was born 15 Jan 1895, , Johnson, Texas; died 25 Aug 1943, Houston, Texas.
    9. George Leslie King was born 27 Sep 1897, , Johnson, Texas.
    10. Daisy Agnes King was born 17 Oct 1899, , Johnson, Texas; died 18 Aug 1964, Dallas, Texas.
    11. Sara Rosamond King was born 8 Apr 1902, , Johnson, Texas; died 30 Apr 1983.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Henry King was born 18 Jan 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of George Washington King and Rebecca Slaughter); died 9 Oct 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William Henry served three years in the Union Army during the Civil War. He was a Corpl., in Company E. (some sources say B.) 2nd Tennessee Calvary. He served from 1862 to 1865. Two of William Henry's brothers, Bennett and Geroge were also in the Union Army. His brother Wiley was in the Confederate Army.

    William and his family were members of the Missionary Baptist Church. The family lived all their lives on the same home place in Wears Valley, seventeen miles from the county seat of Sevierville. William served as Justice of the Peace for ten years.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 27.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 51.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    William married Martha Jane Headrick Abt 16 Jan 1851, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James Headrick and Minerva T. Stephenson) was born 13 Sep 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Martha Jane Headrick was born 13 Sep 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Headrick and Minerva T. Stephenson); died 10 Jun 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Death Certificate for Jennie King age ninty two born Blount County, Tennessee, died 1925 Sevier County, Tennessee, parents James Headrick and Manerva Stephenson, number #168.

    Dee Lansford lists birth as 13 October 1832.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 27.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 51.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Jane King was born 3 Dec 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. James Thomas King was born 12 Jun 1852, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jul 1930, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Rebecca Ann King was born 1 Mar 1855, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Feb 1946, , Texas.
    4. 2. George Washington King was born 3 Feb 1857, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1918, , Johnson, Texas; was buried , Johnson, Texas.
    5. Mary Manerva King was born 11 Jan 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1954, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Louisa King was born 3 Jan 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Jun 1955, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Crowson-Broyles Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Nancy Caroline King was born 25 Apr 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Aug 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Daniel Jackson King was born 26 Dec 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jan 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Sarah Ellen King was born 7 Nov 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1963, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. King was born Abt 1871; died See Notes.
    11. John Wiley King was born 1 Feb 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Jul 1941, Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Hettie Texas King was born 10 Jul 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1956, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Hulda Ida King was born 31 Jul 1878, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1963, Chowchilla, California.

  3. 6.  Rev. James Dunn Lawson was born 12 Jan 1826, Tennessee (son of Howell Lawson and Mary "Polly" Bird); died 15 Nov 1906; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Wears Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 249.

    James married Sarah Jane Burns 24 Dec 1846, Blount County, Tennessee. Sarah was born 23 May 1830; died 28 Aug 1858; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Jane Burns was born 23 May 1830; died 28 Aug 1858; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Of Tuckaleechee.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 249.

    Children:
    1. Martha Lawson was born 14 Jun 1849, Tennessee; died 21 Feb 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Lawson was born 9 Oct 1853, Tennessee; died 25 Mar 1914; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 3. Huldah Lawson was born 25 Aug 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Sep 1947, Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas; was buried Johnson County, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Washington King was born 10 Apr 1806, Tennessee (son of Nathaniel King and Elizabeth Runyan); died 19 Dec 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County Tennessee.

    Dee Lansford lists death as 19 January 1857.

    Donald B. Reagan lists marriage as 2 July 1820.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 230, 245.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    George married Rebecca Slaughter 2 Jul 1829, McMinn County, Tennessee. Rebecca was born 19 Mar 1806, McMinn County, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Slaughter was born 19 Mar 1806, McMinn County, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 230, 245.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Ann King was born 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 4. William Henry King was born 18 Jan 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Oct 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah Jane King was born 22 Nov 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nathaniel King was born 10 Dec 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Jackson King was born 10 Dec 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. George Alexander King was born 25 Dec 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1893, Blount County, Tennessee.
    7. Malvina Elizabeth King was born 5 Jan 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    8. Wiley King was born 8 Mar 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 May 1910.
    9. Bennet King was born 21 Apr 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Feb 1917.
    10. James Thomas King was born 17 Aug 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Nov 1935, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Nov 1935, Bethel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  James Headrick was born 1 Jun 1808, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1865; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245.

    James — Minerva T. Stephenson. Minerva was born 11 Jun 1812, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1877; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Minerva T. Stephenson was born 11 Jun 1812, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1877; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 245.

    Children:
    1. 5. Martha Jane Headrick was born 13 Sep 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1935, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Headrick was born Abt 1834, Tennessee.
    3. John Headrick was born Abt 1836, Tennessee.
    4. William Headrick was born Abt 1838, Tennessee.
    5. Mary Headrick was born Abt 1840, Tennessee.
    6. Rebecca Headrick was born Abt 1843, Tennessee.
    7. James Headrick was born Abt 1845.
    8. Daniel Headrick was born 31 Jan 1848, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1933; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Headrick was born Abt 1850, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Howell Lawson was born 9 Jan 1804 (son of Thomas D. Lawson and Mary Barrett); died 20 Mar 1844; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 643.

    Howell married Mary "Polly" Bird 13 Feb 1825, Greene County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Jacob Bird and Amelia "Millie" Dunn) was born 2 Jan 1805, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1884; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary "Polly" Bird was born 2 Jan 1805, Tennessee (daughter of Jacob Bird and Amelia "Millie" Dunn); died 24 Feb 1884; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Blount County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 15, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 6. Rev. James Dunn Lawson was born 12 Jan 1826, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1906; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Daniel Bird "Dan" Lawson was born 17 May 1827, Blount County, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1905; was buried Lawson Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Lawson was born Abt 1830, Tennessee.
    4. Will Lawson was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
    5. John Wesley Lawson was born 12 Jan 1837, Tennessee; died 28 Dec 1890; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    6. Jacob Lee Lawson was born 3 Mar 1838, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1910, Brown County, Texas; was buried 28 Dec 1910, Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood, Brown County, Texas.
    7. Rhoda Jane Lawson was born 15 May 1841, Blount County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1907; was buried Headrick Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Thomas Jefferson Lawson was born 3 Aug 1843, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1917, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Jan 1917, Tuckaleechee Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.


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