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Male 1897 - 1971  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Arthur John Oakley was born 15 Sep 1897, Tennessee (son of Harvey Henderson Oakley and Sarah Elizabeth Kear); died 30 Dec 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 232.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 225, 240.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 233.

    Arthur — Blanche McCarter. Blanche (daughter of George Levi McCarter and Sarah "Sally" Trentham) was born 9 Jun 1900, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1982; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ruby Lee Oakley was born 4 Jun 1926, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Oct 2009; was buried 19 Oct 2009, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Earl J. Oakley was born 12 Dec 1928, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1982; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Dorothy Ellen "Dot" Oakley
    4. Fred Oakley
    5. James Doyle Oakley
    6. Raymond Oakley was born 5 Jan 1933; died 13 Dec 2011.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harvey Henderson Oakley was born 9 Apr 1869, Tennessee (son of Henry Coleman Oakley and Nancy Elmina Conner); died 28 Nov 1963; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 232.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 240.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 253.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 233.

    Harvey married Sarah Elizabeth Kear 25 Sep 1890. Sarah (daughter of John Kear and Martha Jane Ownby) was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Elizabeth Kear was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee (daughter of John Kear and Martha Jane Ownby); died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 232.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 240.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 151, 233.

    Children:
    1. Cora Lutitia Oakley was born 29 Jul 1891, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1967; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Carlotta Oakley was born 9 Sep 1893, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1981; was buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Polly Emma Oakley was born 18 Sep 1895, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1975; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Arthur John Oakley was born 15 Sep 1897, Tennessee; died 30 Dec 1971; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Laura Isabell Oakley was born 2 Feb 1900, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1995; was buried 13 Nov 1995, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nicholas W. Oakley was born 24 Jan 1903, Tennessee; died 28 Mar 1990; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elmer Clifford Oakley was born 12 Sep 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1996; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Maude Ethel Oakley was born 6 Jun 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 2002; was buried 22 Feb 2002, Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rockford Harvey Oakley was born 19 May 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1993, Candler, Buncombe County, North Carolina; was buried Pisgah View Memorial Park Cemetery, Buncombe County, North Carolina.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Coleman Oakley was born Dec 1850, Washington County, Tennessee (son of Leonard Henderson Oakley and Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead); died 1920, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    They were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 80.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 227, 232.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Henry married Nancy Elmina Conner 30 Jun 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Conner and Sophia Elvira Ogle) was born 3 Nov 1851; died 2 Jun 1894; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy Elmina ConnerNancy Elmina Conner was born 3 Nov 1851 (daughter of Andrew J. "Andy" Conner and Sophia Elvira Ogle); died 2 Jun 1894; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SMHS lists birth as 3 November 1850.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 80.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 227, 232.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Children:
    1. 2. Harvey Henderson Oakley was born 9 Apr 1869, Tennessee; died 28 Nov 1963; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel Joseph Oakley, Rev. was born 5 Jan 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1920; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lavator H. Oakley was born 7 Dec 1873.
    4. Elizabeth Oakley was born 1876; died Abt 1892.
    5. Marshall Oakley was born 1878; died 1886.
    6. Dow Oakley was born 1883.
    7. Wiley Manson Oakley was born 12 Sep 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Florence Oakley was born 11 May 1889.
    9. Valerie Oakley was born 9 Oct 1890; died 1957; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mahue Oakley was born 2 Jun 1894; died 2 Jun 1894; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  John Kear was born 20 Oct 1844, Tennessee (son of Joel Kear and Sarah Huff); died 6 Feb 1929; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 75-76.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 219.

    John married Martha Jane Ownby 10 Jan 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Nicholas H. Ownby and Mary Ogle) was born 25 May 1853, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1925; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Martha Jane Ownby was born 25 May 1853, Tennessee (daughter of Nicholas H. Ownby and Mary Ogle); died 8 Feb 1925; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 75.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 219.

    Children:
    1. Marion Kear was born 23 Aug 1868, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1958, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Westview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Sarah Elizabeth Kear was born 20 Jul 1870, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Manerva "Polly" Kear was born 7 Jan 1875, Tennessee; died 4 Feb 1974; was buried Valley View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Martha Isabell Kear was born 14 Sep 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Aug 1954; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Joel Kear was born 17 Dec 1884; died 9 Jan 1885; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nicholas Kear was born 25 Aug 1887, Tennessee; died Bef 19 Jul 2002.
    7. Elmer Calvin Kear was born 12 Jun 1892, Tennessee; died 17 Aug 1981; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Sophia Lenora Kear was born 28 Mar 1895; died 17 Dec 1962.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Leonard Henderson Oakley was born 1804, Person County, North Carolina (son of Thomas Oakley and Parthenia Van Hook); died 27 Jun 1874, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Leonard Henderson Oakley lived with his parents in the watershed of Little Panther Creek until his marriage. He and his wife Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead were listed in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Person County, North Carolina.

    Circa 1845, Leonard Henderson Oakley and his family migrated to Knox County, Tennessee. Family tradition indicated that this Oakley family came by covered wagon to "Big Spring" (now Fountain City - part of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee) area in Tennessee from North Carolina. Some of the older children of Leonard Henderson and Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead Oakley married and settled along migration route from the state of North Carolina.

    Leonard Henderson and Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead Oakley were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Washington County, Tennessee.

    Circa 1857/58, Leonard Henderson Oakley and the remainder of his family migrated to the White Oak Flats community (now Gatlinburg), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Leonard Henderson and Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead Oakley were listed in the 1860 and 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 224, 226.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Leonard — Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead. Elizabeth was born 12 Aug 1810, Person County, North Carolina; died 4 Jul 1895, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Pethindy GrindsteadElizabeth Pethindy Grindstead was born 12 Aug 1810, Person County, North Carolina; died 4 Jul 1895, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Pethindy Grindstead, widow of Leonard Henderson Oakley, lived with
    her son, Henry Coleman Oakley until her death.

    SMHS lists surname as Guenston and birth as 12 August 1812.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 224, 226.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 253, 284.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth H. Oakley was born 1827, , Person, North Carolina; died Aft 1880.
    2. William E. Oakley was born 1829, , Person, North Carolina.
    3. Orion Oakley was born 1832, , Person, North Carolina.
    4. Solomon Oakley was born 1834, , Person, North Carolina.
    5. Louisa Oakley was born 1837, , Person, North Carolina.
    6. Leonard Henderson Oakley, Jr. was born 1840, , Person, North Carolina.
    7. Mary C. Oakley was born 1842, , Person, North Carolina.
    8. James Knox Polk Oakley was born 1845, , Person, North Carolina.
    9. Addison J. Oakley was born 1847, Knox County, Tennessee; died Aft 1880.
    10. 4. Henry Coleman Oakley was born Dec 1850, Washington County, Tennessee; died 1920, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Lucretia Annie Oakley was born 25 Nov 1852, Washington County, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1945; was buried Blue Springs Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    12. Rebecca Jane Oakley was born 1855, Washington County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Andrew J. "Andy" Conner was born Nov 1832, Haywood County, North Carolina (son of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 25 Nov 1887; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1860 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and
    1900 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 221.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199, 218.

    Andrew married Sophia Elvira Ogle Abt 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sophia (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley) was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1897; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sophia Elvira OgleSophia Elvira Ogle was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley); died 30 Aug 1897; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 221.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 199.

    Children:
    1. 5. Nancy Elmina Conner was born 3 Nov 1851; died 2 Jun 1894; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Eliza Conner was born 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Clarinda Conner was born 1856, Tennessee.
    4. Sophia Conner was born Jun 1860, Tennessee; died Aft 1900.
    5. Caldonia Conner was born 18 Apr 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1941; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Conner was born Abt 1865; died See Notes.
    7. Andrew Johnson Conner was born 1865, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1887; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Elizabeth Conner was born 13 Nov 1866, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1929; was buried Trentham Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Joel Kear was born 5 Feb 1796, North Carolina (son of James Kear and Molly Shelton); died 28 Jul 1871; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    From Scotland.

    Some researchers list him buried in Forks of the River Cemetery.
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    References:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 74.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 29.

    Joel married Sarah Huff 6 Jun 1838. Sarah (daughter of Leonard Huff and Sarah Baker) was born 11 Jul 1809, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 1886; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sarah HuffSarah Huff was born 11 Jul 1809, Tennessee (daughter of Leonard Huff and Sarah Baker); died 15 Sep 1886; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Ezalee Kear Spencer lists given name as Baker with sisters Lydia and Charity and a brother.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 74.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Kear was born 10 Nov 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 May 1871, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lydia "Aunt Liddy" Kear was born 24 May 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1926, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Joseph Kear was born 16 Jun 1841, Tennessee; died 7 Dec 1923; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Ann Kear was born 20 Mar 1843, Tennessee.
    5. 6. John Kear was born 20 Oct 1844, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1929; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Charity Manerva Kear was born 21 Jun 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Nov 1909; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Kear was born 8 May 1848, Tennessee; died 18 Jun 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Joel Kear was born 5 Feb 1850, Tennessee; died 10 Feb 1926; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rev. Henry Baker Kear was born 12 Jan 1852, Tennessee; died Bef 1941; was buried New Mexico.
    10. James Kear was born 14 Sep 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jul 1926; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.

  7. 14.  Nicholas H. Ownby was born 11 Dec 1812, Rutherford, North Carolina (son of John Ownby and Mary Jane "Granny" Coone); died 15 Aug 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 193.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 69.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 294.

    Nicholas married Mary Ogle Abt 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley) was born 24 Jan 1815, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 1903; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Ogle was born 24 Jan 1815, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley); died 7 Feb 1903; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 193
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 67, 69.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 294.

    Children:
    1. William Cuberston Ownby was born 1 Oct 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 May 1914; was buried Fighting Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Hulda Ownby was born 1836, North Carolina.
    3. Mariah Ownby was born 25 Dec 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1905; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Ownby was born 10 Aug 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1930; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Sophia Ownby was born 10 Apr 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1920; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Dicy Ownby was born Aug 1842, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Nancy Ownby was born Aug 1844, Tennessee; died Aft 1900.
    8. Thomas Nicholas Ownby was born 12 Jul 1846, Tennessee; died 3 Aug 1920; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. John Ownby was born 18 Jan 1848, Tennessee; died 1 May 1917; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary "Polly" Ownby was born 11 Dec 1849, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1874; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Nicholas H. Ownby, Jr. was born 25 Jul 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1934; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. 7. Martha Jane Ownby was born 25 May 1853, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1925; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Humphrey Ownby was born 4 Mar 1855, Tennessee; died 11 May 1937; was buried Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
    14. Rev. Pinkney I. Ownby was born 1857, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1936; was buried Ownby Addition Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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