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Rev. John Proffitt

Male Abt 1727 - 1814  (~ 87 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rev. John Proffitt was born Abt 1727, , Goochland, Virginia; died 1814, Wilkes County, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1V7L-CW

    Notes:

    John Proffitt came to Wilkes Co. in 1772 from Goochland Co. Va.

    John was a baptist minister.

    Will probated may 1814.
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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    John married Susannah Arrington 3 Mar 1757, , Goochland, Virginia. Susannah was born Abt 1730, Virginia; died Aft 1814, Wilkes County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sylvester Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1758, , Goochland, Virginia; died Camp Branch, Letcher, Kentucky.
    2. 3. William Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jul 1759, , Goochland, Virginia; died 16 Dec 1823, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. Pleasant Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1760, , Goochland, Virginia; died Kentucky.
    4. 5. John Proffitt, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1762, , Goochland, Virginia; died Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. Mary Elizabeth Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jan 1764, , Goochland, Virginia.
    6. 7. James Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1768, Goochland County, Virginia; was christened 1 Apr 1768, St. James, Virginia; died 20 Nov 1846, Wilkes County, North Carolina; was buried Yancey County, North Carolina.
    7. 8. David Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1769, , Goochland, Virginia.
    8. 9. Martha Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1771, , Goochland, Virginia.
    9. 10. Nancy Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1780, , Wilkes, North Carolina.
    10. 11. Lydia Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1782, , Wilkes, North Carolina.
    11. 12. Samuel E. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1784.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sylvester Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 18 Apr 1758, , Goochland, Virginia; died Camp Branch, Letcher, Kentucky.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    Sylvester married Nancy Tompkins 26 Aug 1782, , North Carolina. Nancy was born Abt 1760, , Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  William Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 8 Jul 1759, , Goochland, Virginia; died 16 Dec 1823, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    William married Elizabeth Elmore 10 Jan 1783, , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born Abt 1760, , Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Pleasant Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1760, , Goochland, Virginia; died Kentucky.

    Notes:

    Pleasant Proffitt was in the Battle of Kings Mountain.
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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    Pleasant — Mary Martin. Mary was born Abt 1760. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  John Proffitt, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1762, , Goochland, Virginia; died Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RJZC-NT

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    John — Phoebe. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Jackson Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1801, Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Mary Elizabeth Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 31 Jan 1764, , Goochland, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    Mary married Jessee Sperry 8 Jul 1795, , Wilkes, North Carolina. Jessee was born Abt 1760, , Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  James Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 26 Jan 1768, Goochland County, Virginia; was christened 1 Apr 1768, St. James, Virginia; died 20 Nov 1846, Wilkes County, North Carolina; was buried Yancey County, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RJZ2-L8

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    James married Mary Lawson 1799. Mary was born 19 Sep 1774, North Carolina; died 1850, Wilkes County, North Carolina; was buried Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Benajah Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1794, North Carolina; died 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 15. William Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1796; died Aft 1860.
    3. 16. Samuel Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1799, Wilkes County, North Carolina; died 29 Nov 1876, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Alabama.
    4. 17. David Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1808, , Goochland, Virginia; died 1892, , Yancey, North Carolina.

  7. 8.  David Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 31 Mar 1769, , Goochland, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RJZ2-HQ

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.


  8. 9.  Martha Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 20 Aug 1771, , Goochland, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.


  9. 10.  Nancy Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1780, , Wilkes, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    Nancy married James Fletcher 10 Oct 1799, , Wilkes, North Carolina. James was born Abt 1780, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  10. 11.  Lydia Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1782, , Wilkes, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 6.

    Lydia married Joshua Southern 7 Sep 1801, , Wilkes, North Carolina. Joshua was born Abt 1780, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  11. 12.  Samuel E. Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1784.

    Samuel — Lucy Schumate. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. John H. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1808.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Jackson Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1801, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Johnson County, Tennessee

    Jackson — Edy. Edy was born Abt 1802, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. John Wesley Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1837, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1913; was buried Gentry Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  2. 14.  Benajah Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1794, North Carolina; died 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-3F

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 7.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 325.

    Benajah — Sarah Huff. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. James W. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1810, Goochland County, Virginia; died Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. 21. Abraham "Abe" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 22. John Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point

    Benajah married Sarah Byrd Webb 1811. Sarah was born 17 Sep 1799, Virginia; died 20 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. James Jackson Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; was buried 1863, Stones River National Cemetery, Rutherford County, Tennessee.
    2. 24. James Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1822, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; was buried Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
    3. 25. Martha Jane "Patsy" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 26. Elizabeth Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1828, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1859; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 27. Sarah Elizabeth Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 15.  William Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (7.James2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1796; died Aft 1860.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1V7L-9K

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 7.

    William married Sara "Sally" Wilson 2 Mar 1828, Yancey County, North Carolina. Sara (daughter of John Wilson) was born Abt 1797. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. John Riley Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1819, , Yancey, North Carolina; died 19 Mar 1882; was buried , Missouri.
    2. 29. Elizabeth Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1820, , North Carolina.

  4. 16.  Samuel Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (7.James2, 1.John1) was born 13 Feb 1799, Wilkes County, North Carolina; died 29 Nov 1876, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Alabama.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 7.

    Samuel married Sarah B. Webb 1 Feb 1821. Sarah (daughter of Jesse Owen Webb and Anna McMurty) was born 17 Sep 1799; died 20 Apr 1879; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Phebea Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1821, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 31. Pleasant Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1861/1862, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 32. David Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 33. Elizabeth "Betsie" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1833, Tennessee; died Bef 1900.
    5. 34. Nancy Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Sep 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 35. Susan "Susie" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 17.  David Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (7.James2, 1.John1) was born 11 Oct 1808, , Goochland, Virginia; died 1892, , Yancey, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    David married Elizabeth Wilson 1 Jan 1826, , Yancey, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born 1 Apr 1809, , North Carolina; died 13 May 1885. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. James Clawson Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1830, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 19 Mar 1871; was buried Cane River Baptist Church Cemetery, Yancey County, North Carolina.

  6. 18.  John H. Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (12.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born 1808.

    John — Lydia Robinson. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 37. William Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1829.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  John Wesley Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (13.Jackson3, 5.John2, 1.John1) was born Nov 1837, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1913; was buried Gentry Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Johnson County, Tennessee

    John — Phebe Adeline Pardue. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. William Wiley Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1874; died 30 Sep 1954; was buried Millsaps Cemetery, Watauga County, North Carolina.

    John — Sarah Louise Whittaker. Sarah (daughter of David Whittaker and Martha Paul) was born 1864; died 12 Jun 1938; was buried Gentry Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Mary Alice Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1901; died 18 Jan 1993; was buried Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee.

  2. 20.  James W. Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1810, Goochland County, Virginia; died Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 7.

    James — Susannah Webb. Susannah (daughter of Jesse Owen Webb and Anna McMurty) was born Abt 1787, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  3. 21.  Abraham "Abe" Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.


  4. 22.  John Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.


  5. 23.  James Jackson ProffittJames Jackson Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 28 Jun 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; was buried 1863, Stones River National Cemetery, Rutherford County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQN-WF

    Notes:

    Co E, 2nd Regiment of Tn. Cal.

    Died of typhoid fever in Civil War and is buried in National Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 58, 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 195.

    James — Lucy Huff. [Group Sheet]

    James married Celia McMahan 4 Mar 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee. Celia (daughter of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack") was born 7 Mar 1827, North Carolina; died 5 Jun 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. Benijah "Ben" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Nov 1841, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 41. Mary Ann "Polly" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1842, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1910, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 42. James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Mar 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Feb 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 43. Sarah Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 44. David Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1847, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1909, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 45. Pleasant P. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jun 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 46. William M. "Bill" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Aug 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 47. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1852; died See Notes.
    9. 48. Elizabeth "Betsy" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1924; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 49. Aaron Whaley Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 May 1857, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 May 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. 50. Martha S. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1859, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  6. 24.  James Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1822, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; was buried Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    James Proffitt died of wounds suffered in the Civil War.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 59.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.

    James married Phoebe "Pheby" Harrison 3 Sep 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee. Phoebe (daughter of Reuben Harrison and Elixabeth Baxter) was born 1828, Cocke County, Tennessee; died Aug 1862, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. Ann Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1842, Tennessee.
    2. 52. Susanna "Susan" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1848.
    3. 53. Jackson Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1851.
    4. 54. Russell Harrison "Harrison" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1853, Tennessee; died 11 Feb 1937, Collin County, Texas; was buried 12 Feb 1937, Cottage Hill Cemetery, Collin County, Texas.
    5. 55. Pleasant Baxter Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1910; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 56. Margaret Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1859.

  7. 25.  Martha Jane "Patsy" Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 24 Jun 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.

    Martha — John Large. John (son of James Large and Mary Williams) was born 5 Mar 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1911. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. James Large  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1849, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Apr 1930, Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 58. Nancy Large  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1851, Tennessee; died 4 Jul 1915; was buried Hartsell Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. 59. Mary Etryolsh Large  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1855, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 1928; was buried Hance Cemetery.
    4. 60. William C. Large  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.

  8. 26.  Elizabeth Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1828, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1859; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-S6

    Notes:

    Given name may be Eulah Or Eucan Or Susan.

    In 1850 age 14.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 53.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Elizabeth married James S. Ogle 24 Jan 1850, , Sevier County, Tennessee. James (son of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon) was born 3 Apr 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 May 1915; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 61. Isaac Ogle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jun 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1930; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 62. Mary Ann Ogle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1858, Tennessee; died 2 May 1926; was buried W. M. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  9. 27.  Sarah Elizabeth Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (14.Benajah3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Sarah — Middleton Whaley, II. Middleton (son of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby) was born Oct 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1900. [Group Sheet]


  10. 28.  John Riley Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (15.William3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 28 Dec 1819, , Yancey, North Carolina; died 19 Mar 1882; was buried , Missouri.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1V7K-S1

    Notes:

    Location of birth not confirmed, may be Tennessee.

    Buried in Homeland Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    John married Mary Ann Honeycutt Honeycutt 29 Nov 1839, Westplains, Missouri. Mary (daughter of Elisha Honeycutt and Celia Hampton Hampton) was born 11 Sep 1822, , Yancey, North Carolina; died 17 Jan 1915, Pottersville, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Henderson Straley Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1840, Raliegh, North Carolina; died 24 Sep 1928, Centralia, Washington; was buried Randle, Washington.
    2. 64. Eliha McDaniel Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1842, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 1861/1865.
    3. 65. Sara Jane Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Oct 1843, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 1947, Pendelton, Oregon.
    4. 66. William Vincent Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1845, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 1849.
    5. 67. James Garnett Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1847, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 19 Jan 1902, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina.
    6. 68. Andrew Jackson Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Aug 1848, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 19 Jan 1902, Colfert, Oklahoma.
    7. 69. Ancel Harrison Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1850, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died Jul 1943, Dennison, Texas.
    8. 70. Cathrene Elizbeth Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1851, Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina; died Abt 1910.
    9. 71. Samuel Turner Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Aug 1853, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 19 Jan 1939, Pottersville, Missouri.
    10. 72. Celia Ann Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1855, Burnsville, North Carolina; died 22 Feb 1950, Potterville, Howell, Missouri.
    11. 73. Riley Milton Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Oct 1856, Pottersville, Howell, Missouri; died 1 Apr 1902, Pottersville, Howell, Missouri.
    12. 74. Mary Virginia Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1859, Howell, Missouri; died 23 Jul 1943, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas; was buried Anson, Jones, Texas.
    13. 75. Martha Cintharilla Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1861, Pottersville, Missouri; died 1877, , Missouri.
    14. 76. Amanda Ellen Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1863, Pottersville, Missouri; died 3 Feb 1894, South Fork, Missouri.

  11. 29.  Elizabeth Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (15.William3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1820, , North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: RJZC-H0

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Elizabeth — Robinson. [Group Sheet]


  12. 30.  Phebea Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1821, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-NH

    Notes:

    In 1850 Age 29, 1820 age 1.
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    Reference:
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.


  13. 31.  Pleasant Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1861/1862, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-TC

    Notes:

    Age 26 in 1850.

    Killed by "Bush Whackers" near Newport (Chestnut Hill)

    Joe Payne lists death as 1891.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174, 252.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 59.
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.

    Pleasant married Nancy Ogle Abt 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon) was born 2 Jun 1829, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jan 1850. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 77. George Luther Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1846.
    2. 78. Benajah Agee Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1847, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1927; was buried Paters Cemetery.
    3. 79. Phoeba Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1848, Georgia; died 25 Sep 1934, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Sep 1934, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Pleasant married Margaret King Abt 1851, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Nathaniel King, Jr. and Sarah "Sally" Ogle) was born 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 80. John Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1852, , Tennessee.
    2. 81. David L. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1855, , Tennessee; died 1885, St Augustine, Florida.
    3. 82. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1858.
    4. 83. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1860; died See Notes.
    5. 84. William M. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1939; was buried Waters-Large Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    6. 85. Isaac Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1865, Tennessee.
    7. 86. Martha Jane Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1867, Tennessee.
    8. 87. Mary Ellen Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1870, Cosby, Tennessee; died 9 Sep 1933, Hillsboro, Hill, Texas.
    9. 88. James Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1872, Tennessee.

  14. 32.  David Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 12 Dec 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-PN

    Notes:

    Age 18 in 1850.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 60.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325.

    David — Martha Jane Keeler. Martha (daughter of John Keeler and Mary A.) was born 1836, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 89. Sarah S. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1854, Tennessee; died 24 Apr 1889; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 90. Samuel Turner Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1914; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 91. William Harrison Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1860, Tennessee; died 10 May 1895; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    David married Elizabeth Rolen 22 Jan 1862. Elizabeth (daughter of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan) was born 10 Mar 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1888; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 92. George W. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1864, Tennessee.
    2. 93. James R. Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Sep 1866, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1924; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 94. Martha Jane Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1869, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1936; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 95. Nancy Cordelia "Delia" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1872, Tennessee; died 1942; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 96. Joab B. "Joe" Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Apr 1934, Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  15. 33.  Elizabeth "Betsie" Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1833, Tennessee; died Bef 1900.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, District 3, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    Elizabeth married Lewis Dockery 11 Jul 1847, Jefferson County, Tennessee. Lewis was born Tennessee; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 97. Mary Jane Dockery  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1851, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1923, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Nov 1923, Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    2. 98. Martha Ellender Dockery  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 May 1854, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1934, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Nov 1934, Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    3. 99. Lewis Dockery  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1863, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 7 Aug 1940, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Aug 1940, Open Door Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

  16. 34.  Nancy Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 7 Sep 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-QT

    Notes:

    In 1850 age 15.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 61.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Nancy married James Harrison Abt 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee. James (son of Reuben Harrison and Elixabeth Baxter) was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1888, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 100. Elizabeth Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1857, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 13 Feb 1936; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 101. Partelia Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1860, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1929; was buried Abbott Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.
    3. 102. Matilda Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1868.
    4. 103. Laura Harrison  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1869; died 15 Feb 1895; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  17. 35.  Susan "Susie" Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 16 Aug 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-R1

    Notes:

    Age 14 in 1850.
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    Reference
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 63.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 325, 326.

    Susan married George W. Rolen 28 Feb 1858. George (son of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan) was born 12 Jan 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Feb 1919; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 104. Benajah A. Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1858, Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1903; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 105. Nancy Jane Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1861, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 1882; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 106. Martha Ann E. Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1929, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Oct 1929, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. 107. D. Hison Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1866, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1926; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 108. Queenie Agnes Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Apr 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1946, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Apr 1946, Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 109. Joab "Joe" Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1870, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1948; was buried , Georgia.
    7. 110. David Crockett Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Dec 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1944; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 111. Samuel M. Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1874, Tennessee; died Jan 1937; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 112. Susan Cordia Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Mar 1876, Tennessee; died 16 Sep 1959; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 113. Miles Lavator Rolen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Dec 1936; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  18. 36.  James Clawson Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (17.David3, 7.James2, 1.John1) was born 23 Feb 1830, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 19 Mar 1871; was buried Cane River Baptist Church Cemetery, Yancey County, North Carolina.

    James married Mary Elvira Ray 8 Aug 1850. Mary was born 23 Jan 1833, North Carolina; died 24 Dec 1899; was buried Cane River Baptist Church Cemetery, Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 114. Nicholas Woodfin Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1853, North Carolina; died 29 Aug 1934, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Aug 1934, Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.

  19. 37.  William Proffitt Descendancy chart to this point (18.John3, 12.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born 1829.

    William — Mary J. Glaze. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 115. Mary Isabel Proffitt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1895/1896.


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