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Melfy Mae Trentham

Female 1911 - 1987  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Melfy Mae Trentham was born 8 Jan 1911, Tennessee (daughter of James H. Trentham and Martha Jane Moore); died 14 Jul 1987; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 90.
    Stephanie McClure Huskey, snc328@webtv.net, 23 July 1999.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 357.

    Melfy married Earl Wesley McClure 16 Aug 1928. Earl (son of James Manley "Jim" McClure and Margaret R. England) was born 11 Apr 1908, Tennessee; died 22 Sep 1974; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Fred Lee McClure was born 22 May 1936, Tennessee; died 2 Aug 2014; was buried 6 Aug 2014, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Betty McClure was born Abt 1940, Tennessee.
    3. Billy Ray McClure was born 24 Aug 1943, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. John Newt McClure
    5. Earlene McClure

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James H. Trentham was born 5 Jan 1890, Tennessee (son of William Harrison Trentham and Rebecca Elizabeth Ogle); died 15 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 91, 123, 124-125.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 90, 114.

    James — Martha Jane Moore. Martha (daughter of Moses Moore and Miriam McCarter) was born 23 Aug 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 1943; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha Jane MooreMartha Jane Moore was born 23 Aug 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Moses Moore and Miriam McCarter); died 24 Oct 1943; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 91, 123, 125.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 90.

    Children:
    1. 1. Melfy Mae Trentham was born 8 Jan 1911, Tennessee; died 14 Jul 1987; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Zella Miriam Trentham was born Abt 1913, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 2000; was buried 5 Jan 2000, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Emma Rebecca "Becky" Trentham was born 6 Jul 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 2010, Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Harrison Trentham was born 19 Jun 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Caleb Levator Trentham and Mary M. Martin); died 12 Jul 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 210.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 91, 123, 194.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 114, 133.

    William married Rebecca Elizabeth Ogle 9 Sep 1880. Rebecca (daughter of Preston Ogle and Rebecca "Becky" Conner) was born 6 Aug 1862, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1905; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rebecca Elizabeth Ogle was born 6 Aug 1862, Tennessee (daughter of Preston Ogle and Rebecca "Becky" Conner); died 23 Mar 1905; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 123, 194.

    Children:
    1. Ephraim E. Trentham was born 14 Sep 1882; died 22 May 1949, Blount County, Tennesssee; was buried 23 May 1949, Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. Caleb Lavator Trentham was born 28 May 1883, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1975; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Henry Preston Trentham was born 23 Mar 1885, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1964; was buried Valley View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Jane Trentham was born 8 Aug 1882, Tennessee; died 31 Jan 1959; was buried Herman Carr Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 2. James H. Trentham was born 5 Jan 1890, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Leva H. Trentham was born 7 Mar 1892, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1982; was buried Hilcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    7. Rebecca Elizabeth "Lizzie" Trentham was born May 1894, Tennessee.
    8. Martha "Minerva" Trentham was born 20 Nov 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1985, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried J. W. Triplett Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    9. Balzora Trentham was born 5 Dec 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1929, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Aug 1929, Prospect Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    10. Sophia Ann Trentham was born 24 May 1901, Tennessee.
    11. Josephine "Josie" Trentham was born 5 Dec 1901, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1985; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Moses Moore was born 4 Mar 1847, Tennessee (son of William Riley Moore and Sarah); died 1 Feb 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Washington County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 80, 91.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 228.

    Moses married Miriam McCarter 2 Mar 1873. Miriam (daughter of Thomas McCarter and Mary Ownby) was born 17 Mar 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 1922; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Miriam McCarter was born 17 Mar 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas McCarter and Mary Ownby); died 6 Nov 1922; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 80, 91.

    Children:
    1. William Thomas Moore was born 28 Sep 1874, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1957; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. David D. Moore was born 4 Mar 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1953; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Eliz Moore was born 24 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Sep 1961; was buried Hurst Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Ellen Moore was born 23 Dec 1882, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1974; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 3. Martha Jane Moore was born 23 Aug 1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 1943; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, 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. 4. 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. 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.  Preston Ogle was born 1827, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley); died 20 Jun 1864, Camp Nelson, Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Preston and his family were listed in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of
    Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Preston enrolled as a private 1 Oct 1863 in Company H, 9th Regiment of the
    Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers during the Civil War. He died at Camp Nelson,
    Kentucky of typhoid fever.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 73.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 194.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 47.

    Preston married Rebecca "Becky" Conner 4 Dec 1843, , Haywood, North Carolina. Rebecca (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born 1828, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 13 May 1892, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rebecca "Becky" Conner was born 1828, Haywood County, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 13 May 1892, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 73.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 192, 194, 218.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 144.

    Children:
    1. Joel S. "Jobey" Ogle was born 1 Sep 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Mar 1907; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Levi Hamilton Ogle was born 12 Oct 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Dec 1921; was buried Baskins Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sophia Elvira Ogle was born 5 Dec 1849, Tennessee; died Aft 1880.
    4. Nancy Manerva Ogle was born 27 Mar 1851; died 3 Mar 1948; was buried Laurel Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Preston Ogle, Jr. was born 1 Aug 1854, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1929, Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Jane Ogle was born 26 Jan 1857, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1934, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elizabeth Mariah Ogle was born 6 Dec 1859, Tennessee; died 18 Sep 1933; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 5. Rebecca Elizabeth Ogle was born 6 Aug 1862, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1905; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  William Riley Moore was born Abt 1812, Tennessee (son of Moore).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Washington County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 239.

    William — Sarah. Sarah was born Abt 1824, South Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sarah was born Abt 1824, South Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Washington County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Aaron Moore was born Abt 1841, Tennessee.
    2. Caroline Moore was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
    3. 6. Moses Moore was born 4 Mar 1847, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary A. Moore was born Abt 1850, Tennessee.
    5. William F. Moore was born 12 Oct 1852; died 19 Oct 1926; was buried Hurst Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Luney Moore was born Abt 1863.

  7. 14.  Thomas McCarter was born 18 Jan 1811, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James McCarter and Rebecca Ogle); died 12 Feb 1888; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 62, 80.

    Thomas married Mary Ownby Abt 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Ownby and Mary Jane "Granny" Coone) was born 1814, Rutherford, North Carolina; died 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Ownby was born 1814, Rutherford, North Carolina (daughter of John Ownby and Mary Jane "Granny" Coone); died 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 79.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 62, 80.

    Children:
    1. Aaron McCarter was born 1835; died Abt 1837.
    2. Alfred McCarter was born Jan 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Oct 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Rev. Lafayette "Fate" McCarter was born 12 Oct 1840, Tennessee; died 9 May 1916; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Thomas Hill McCarter was born 26 Feb 1842, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Samuel McCarter was born 1844, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1855; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Isaac McCarter was born 10 Mar 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 7. Miriam McCarter was born 17 Mar 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 1922; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James A. McCarter was born Apr 1850, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. John McCarter was born Jun 1852, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1935; was buried , Blount County, Tennessee.
    10. William "Billy" McCarter, Rev. was born Jul 1856, Tennessee; died 1922; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Radford Gatlin "R. G." McCarter was born 1857, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 1910.
    12. Mary Ann "Polly" McCarter was born 11 Sep 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Nov 1940; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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