Francis Marion McMahan

Notes:

Francis Marion McMahan is said to have enlisted first in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He may have collected a Confederate pension. None of this has been confirmed.

Marion McMahan next served as a Private for the Union in Company E 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He enlisted in Nicolasville, Kentucky 1 December 1862 age 21, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair with farmer as an occupation. He was mustered out 6 July 1865 in Nashville, Tennessee.

2nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry

Organized at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July, 1862. Attached to 7th Division, Army of the Ohio, to October, 1862. District of West Virginia, Dept. of the Ohio, to November. Unattached Cavalry, Cavalry Division, 14th Army Corps, Army of the Cumberland, November, 1862. Reserve Cavalry, Cavalry Division, Dept. of the Cumberland, to March, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Army of the Cumberland, to January, 1864. 3rd Brigade, Cavalry Division, 16th Army Corps, Dept. of the Tennessee, to April, 1864. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Cavalry Corps, Dept. of the Cumberland, to June, 1864. District of North Alabama, Dept. of the Cumberland, to October, 1864. 1st Brigade, 4th Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi, to November, 1864. 1st Brigade, 7th Division, Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi, to March, 1865. Dept. of Mississippi to May, 1865. Dept. of the Cumberland to July, 1865.

SERVICE.-Operations about Cumberland Gap, Tenn., till September, 1862. Evacuation of Cumberland Gap and retreat to Greenupsburg, Ky., September 17-October 3. Operations in the Kanawha Valley, W. Va., till November. Ordered to Cincinnati,Ohio, thence to Louisville, Ky., and to Nashville, Tenn. Advance on Murfreesboro, Tenn., December 26-30. Nolensville December 27-28. Triune December 28. Wilkinson's Cross Roads December 29. Lizzard's between Triune and Murfreesboro December 29. Overall's Creek December 30. Battle of Stones River December 30-31, 1862, and January 1-3, 1863. Lytle's Creek January 5. Reconnoissance to Auburn, Liberty and Cainsville January 21-22. Expedition to Franklin January 31-February 13. Unionville, Middletown and Rover January 31. Rover February 13. Near Murfreesboro March 22. Operations against Pegram March 22-April 2. Danville March 24. Engagement at Franklin April 10. Expedition to McMinnville April 20-30. McMinnville April 21. Hickory Creek April 21. Slatersville April 22. Alexandria April 23. Wartrace April 29 and June 3. Triune June 9 and 11. Middle Tennessee or Tullahoma Campaign June 23-July 7. Eaglesville and Rover June 23. Middleton June 24. Fosterville, Guy's Gap and Shelbyville June 27. Bethpage Bridge, Elk River, July 1-2. Cocke County July 10. Expedition to Huntsville, Ala., July 13-22. Sparta August 9. Crossing Cumberland Mountains and Tennessee River and Chickamauga (Ga.) Campaign August 16-September 2. Reconnoissance from Shellmound toward Chattanooga August 30-31, Will's Valley August 31. Winston's Gap, Alpine, September 9. Alpine and Dirt Town September 12. Reconnoissance toward Lafayette September 13. Stevens' Gap September 18. Battle of Chickamauga, Ga., September 19-21. Dry Valley September 21. Operations against Wheeler and Roddy September 30-October 17. Anderson's Cross Roads October 2. Fayetteville October 13-14. Duty on Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad till December. Operations about Dandridge and Mossy Creek December 24-28. Expedition to Memphis, Tenn., December 28-January 4, 1864, thence moved to Colliersville, Tenn., January 14. Skirmish near Mossy Creek, Tenn., January 12, 1864 (Detachment). Smith's Expedition to Okolona, Miss., February 11-26. Near Okolona February 18. Houston February 19. West Point February 20-21. Prairie Station February 21. Okolona February 22. Tallahatchie River February 22. Ordered to Nashville, Tenn., February 27, and duty there till June. Duty on line of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, and in District of North Alabama till November. Operations in District of North Alabama June 24-August 20. Pond Springs, Ala., June 29. Operations against Wheeler August-September. Expedition from Decatur to Moulton August 17. Near Antioch Church August 18-19. Courtland and near Pond Springs August 19. Pursuit of Wheeler to Shoal Creek September 8-11. Operations against Forest and Hood September 16-November 3. Athens October 1-2. Defence of Decatur October 26-29. Nashville Campaign November-December. Owens' Cross Road December 1. Near Paint Rock Bridge December 7. Battle of Nashville December 15-16. Pursuit of Hood to the Tennessee River December 17-28. Hollow Tree Gap, Franklin and West Harpeth River December 17. Rutherford Creek December 19. Lynnville December 23. Anthony's Hill near Pulaski December 25. Sugar Creek December 25-26. Near Decatur December 27-28. Pond Springs and Hillsboro December 29. Near Leighton December 30. Russellville December 31. Duty at Gravelly Springs, Ala., till February 6, 1865. Moved to Vicksburg, Miss., thence to New Orleans, La., February 6-March 10. Return to Vicksburg, Miss., and duty there and at various points in the Dept. of Mississippi till May 27. Ordered to Nashville, Tenn., reporting there June 12. Mustered out July 6, 1865.

Regiment lost during service 2 Officers and 14 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 208 Enlisted men by disease. Total 224.

F. M. and Nancy were married by R. R. Ragan, Marriage License issued 2 March 1866 signed by W. H. Duggan, Sevier County, Tennessee County Clerk.

Listed in 1870 Federal Census of 13th District, Sevier County, Tennessee as 27 year old farmer. Henry Weeks 22 is listed in the McMahan household as farm laborer.

Charter member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee. He is also listed as one of the first teachers of the Union Sunday School formed at the church on the third Sunday in April 1884.

Rosa Lee Downey lists Marion's birth date as 1841.
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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 33, 111, 112.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 12, 33.
F. Marion McMahan Civil War pension and military papers, National Archives.
"2nd Tennessee Cavalry Reg.", http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/usa2cav.html.

Francis married Nancy Townsend 4 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of John Townsend and Mary "Polly" Baldridge) was born 13 Sep 1846, Tennessee; died 2 Sep 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Sep 1922, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Rebecca McMahan was born 4 Feb 1867, Tennessee; was christened 26 Sep 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1901; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
2. Nellie L. McMahan was born 7 Dec 1869, Tennessee.
3. Fanny Jane McMahan was born 5 Sep 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
4. Sanders McMahan was born 28 May 1874, Tennessee.
5. Jane McMahan was born 24 Apr 1878, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1915; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
6. Casmer D. "Cad" McMahan was born 3 Jan 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Archibald is listed in the 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 15-20.

Mary Beck, age 40, is listed with Rebecca and Archibald in the 1860 census.

A. D. McMahan was received as candidate for baptism at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee at the first meeting 24 March 1871 (the name was changed from "The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill" on 7 December 1872). A. D. McMahan was chosen as the first clerk and served with James Townsend as the first ordained deacon. A. D. McMahan was clerk from 1871 through 1877.

Rosa Lee Downey has birth date as 3 March 1817 and death as 4 April 1878.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
"The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.

Archibald — Rebecca F. McMahan. Rebecca (daughter of George McMahan and Susanah) was born 1824, Tennessee; died Abt 1871. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Listed in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census as 26 years old as Rebecah, 26 years old.

It is assumed that Rebecca died before the Shady Grove Baptist Church was formed since her family was charter members but she was not.
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Reference:
TDW McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 68.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
"The Townsend Heritage," Katy Townsend, 1984, p 112.

Other Events:

• AFN: NGC6-P7

Notes:

Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 0-5 years, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.

In 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee listed as farmer with property worth $3000. Others living in houshold are:

Richard Worthy 26 male laborer born in South Carolina,
Heny Rich 10 male born in Tennessee in school,
William Rich 8 male born in Tennessee in school,
Mary Pentleton 16 female race = M, born in Tennessee,
Martha Pentleton 14 female race = M, born in Tennessee.
William Pentleton 10 male race = M born in Tennessee,
Winna Phillips age 40 born in Tennessee.

David Crockett McMahan suffered from rheumatism and died of stomach trouble in Richardsons Cove.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
Cliff Manis
T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

David — Mary Large. Mary (daughter of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian) was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina; died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Location of birth may be Newberry County, South Carolina.

John Radford lists death as 20 March 1853.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
genserv2, Cliff Manis
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

Notes:

Female, age 20 to 30, with George in 1840 Census. Mary Maples, age 30, listed with George in 1850 Census. Tombstone marker is broken.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 7, 11.

George — Susanah. Susanah was born 1795; died Aft 1860. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Not found in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census.
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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 7, 11.

Notes:

Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1810 Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is believed he migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee about 1811.

Archibald McMahan may have been a signer of a petition from "the district South of the rivers French Broad and Holston." The name appears on the petition as McGan, but is believed to be Archibald McMahan. This petition apparently includes the area of Jefferson County, South of the French Broad and perhaps part of the Cosby-English Mountain section of Cocke County, Tennessee.

Archibald obtained Grant #11578 for 25 acres in Sevier County, Tennessee dated 20 August 1825. He lived in the first district of Sevier County, Tennessee in the Jones Cove area.

Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census. In the 1840 census, He is listed as Archibald McMahan, Sr. 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 and 1 female 60-70. In the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee Census he is listed as a farmer living alone.

Archibald McMahan made his will 21 March 1852 a copy of which follows:

"I, Archibald McMahan of the County of Sevier, and State of Tennessee do hearby make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others.

1st, I give and bequeath to my son David McMahan two negro slaves named Frank and Tibby.

2nd, I give and bequeath to my son Redmond McMahan one slave named Thomas.

3rd, I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Large one slave named Nancy.

4th, I give and bequeath to my son William McMahan one slave named Simon.

5th, I give and bequeath to my son Archibald McMahan one slave named Jane.

6th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Emitt one slave named Mary.

7th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland one slave named Betsy.

8th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Duggan one slave named Winny.

9th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Howard one slave named Lucy.

10th, I give and bequeath to my son James McMahan one slave named Carter.

11th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Maples during her natural life one slave named Henry and after her death to the heirs of her body.

I will and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland my slave named Aggy to be taken good care of during said Aggy's lifetime and the said Aggy after my death may take what property she claims about my house that belongs to her, and also to take a cow and calf claimed by said Aggy.

I will and bequeath my slaves Jack and Charity to my son William McMahan to take care of them during their life.

I will and bequeath Rebecca McMahan, wife of Archibald McMahan Jr., and to George McMahan, illegitimate children of my son George McMahan one slave named James to be divided equally between them.

I hereby appoint David McMahan and Robert H. Henderson my executors to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, here unto set my hand and seal this 21st day of March 1852

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

In addition to the foregoing I will and bequeth to the children of my deceased daughter, Sally Howard, three hundred dollars to be divided equally between them.

I will and bequeath that my real estate and the balance of my personal assets be sold and the proceeds be divided equally between sons David McMahan, Redmond McMahan, William McMahan, James McMahan, and Archibald McMahan and my daughters Jane Large, Nancy Emit, Anna Roland, Susan Howard, and to my daughters Mary Duggan and Elizabeth Maples, I will one half as much of my real estate and balance of my personal estate as is willed to the above named heirs, half a share with the above heirs.

In testimony whereof I herunto set my hand and affix my seal this 21st day of March, 1852.

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

I do hereby revoke that part of my will appointing David McMahan one of my executors and do hereby appoint Fedric Emit and William McMahan in conjunction with Robert H. Hodsden my executors to carry out this my foregoing will and testement.

In addition to the foregoing will, I will and bequeath to my grand-daughter Martha McMahan, daughter of Wilson McMahan one hundred dollars to be paid her out of the proceeds of my personal property by my executors, and revoke enough of the foregoing will to carry the same into effect. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my seal this 11th day of May 1852.

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

A stone in Pearl Valley Cemetery reading "A. McMahan born 17-- Died 27 February, 1853" is believed to be Archibald McMahan's resting place.
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Reference:
"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.
Cliff Manis
T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter, David Templin, 1981, Vol 7, No 2, p 13.
"The Virginia Genealogist", Vol 27, No. 1, p. 149.
Mrs. H. S. Surface, 401 Surface Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651, 540-988-3581.
Barbara Byrd Williams, Box 105, Kenbridge, VA, 23944 (804) 676-1258.

Archibald married Elizabeth Byrd 28 Sep 1793, Grayson County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of George Byrd and Mary) was born Abt 1777; died Abt 1844; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth place may be North Carolina or Virginia.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Cliff Manis
T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
"The Virginia Genealogist", 1983, Vol 27, No. 1, p 149.

Notes:

13 July 1807 Captain 8th Tennessee Reg.

Came to Sevier County, Tennessee from Newberry County, South Carolina. Had land grant in 1824 for 16 acres in Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 2.
John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 7, 10.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.

Samuel married Sarah "Sallie" Gillian Abt 1793, Abbyville, South Carolina. Sarah was born 1780/1790; died 1840/1850; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

SMHS lists surname as Gilliam.
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Reference:
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 2.
John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 7, 10, 13.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.