Mary Ann Fouracres

Notes:

Family tradition handed down for generations tells the story of Mary Ann Foreacres' near escape with a panther when she was a 12 year old girl. The story reads as follows:

"When Mary Foreacres was about twelve years old, the lady with whom she lived sent her to the nearest neighbor's, a distance of about three miles. The road led through heavy timber and across a creek. As Mary was returning home, she heard the cry of a panther in the direction from which she was coming and seemingly on the road she had just passed over. Recognizing the sharp, shrill scream to be that of the beast she so much feared, she ran as fast as she could. The oft repeated cry, louder, showed that the panther was gaining on her. Seeing that it would be impossible for her to reach home before being overtaken by the animal, when she came to the creek she waded into the water and down the stream some distance to a tree which was near or in the edge of the water. She climbed the tree and sat in the thickest part of the boughs.

Soon she saw the panther come down the road to the creek and cross over. Failing to find her trail on the other side of the creek, he searched in all directions, at the time uttering those fearful, piercing cries. Mary was so situated that she could see his every move. The wind was blowing down the stream and he failed to get the scent. Finally he gave up the search and wandered slowly up the valley, and when his cries were heard of safe distance, Mary climbed down the tree and went home."

Mary Ann Foreacres Trigg-Hatsfield was listed as head of the household in the 1786 State Census of Caswell County, North Carolina. There were three sons and one daughter still at home. What had happened to Thomas Hatsfield is not known.

January 1796 in Caswell District of Caswell County, North Carolina, William Trigg acted as the administrator of his mother's estate.

The location of Mary Ann Foreacres' birth and marriage is not confirmed.
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Reference:
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 1.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 395, 396, 397, 398.

Mary married Clemant Trigg Abt 1757, , Queen Anne, Maryland. Clemant (son of Clement Trigg and Sarah Bullett) was born Abt 1735, , Prince George, Maryland; died Abt 1779, , Caswell, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Thomas Hatsfield 10 Mar 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Margaret married John Baldwin Abt 1775/1776. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 1-3.
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Elizabeth married Timothy Reagan Abt 1775, Prince George County, Maryland. Timothy (son of Timothy Ragan and Rachael Nelson) was born 1750, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died Abt 1825/1830; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Jemima — Wesley Cook. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

William — Nancy Lay. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Drucilla — Edward Baldwin. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Joshua — Priscilla Hardister. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Simeon — Sarah. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

Sarah — Edward Baldwin. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

May be incorrect.
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Reference:
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 1.

Other Events:

• AFN: BQLJ-VD

Notes:

The eldest son of Timothy and Elizabeth Reagan, Richard was born in Maryland or Virginia. He moved with his parents to Virginia, North Carolina, and then to Sevier County, Tennessee. Here he married circa 1796, Julia Ann Shults. Richard Reagan was one of the early settlers in the Emert's Cove, moving either with or very soon after Frederick Emert settled there circa 1800. They moved from there to White Oak Flats (now Gatlinburg) circa 1806.

It has been often stated that Richard's son, Daniel Wesley Reagan, was the first white child born in White Oak Flats but this seems to be an error. A granddaughter said that Daniel Wesley was about four years old when the family moved to the Mill Creek site in White Oak Flats. The land records indicate this to be correct. Daniel Wesley was born in 1802 in Emert's Cove area and this makes the date of the family settling in White Oaks about 1806.

Most of Richard's adult life was spent in Sevier County, Tennessee and since the early records of the county have been lost only a few official records for him have been found. There are four land grant records in the Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee. The first of these four land grants, dated 1808 reads:

"...being in the county of Sevier and District South of French Broad and Holston on the East fork of Little Pigeon.... corner to Frederick Emmett....running with meanders of said river.... Then with the land of John Roberts on said river bank."

Richard paid 12 1/2 cents per acre for this land and although by the date of this grant it is known he had moved to the Mill Creek site in White Oaks, he retained this land and made the final payment in 1819.

The second grant in 1813 is for ten acres, part of an entry that had been assigned to Robert Wear. This was "in the county of Sevier in the White Oak Flats." This land ran up the river, crossed the same, and joined other lands of Richard Reagan, which indicates earlier land entries that have been lost.

The third land grant in 1813 was for fifty acres "...in the county aforesaid in the White Oak Flats on Stoney Creek..." From courses and directions in this grant, Stoney Creek must have been the name used for Mill Creek in the earlier days. It is now called LeConte Creek. The first is a very appropriate name.

The fourth land grant in 1828 reads: "...containing twenty-five acres, lying in the County aforesaid, on Mill Creek in the White Oak Flats." This land joined the land of Isaac Ogle, and Daniel W. Reagan as well as Richard's own lands.

In 1837 Daniel Wesley Reagan, Richard's son, had a grant surveyed for the purpose of joining the lands surveyed in Richard Reagan's name. It is apparent from this record that several of Richard's early records are missing. This grant for 100 acres included a narrow strip of land on both sides of the river from Mill Creek to Baskins Creek. (The grant is in a very legible handwriting and it is spelled BASKINS) At a line running along the upper side of the cemetery from Baskins Creek to "the lane" (Reagan Drive now) his land joined Thomas J. Ogle. From the lane to a point near Mill Creek, he joined lands of William and Isaac Ogle. Their land included what was once called the Airport Field.

Here on this farm in the heart of Gatlinburg, Richard's grandson, John H. Reagan, of Texas fame, was born in 1818. In the letter to his children written in 1865 while he was imprisoned after the Civil War, he said that his grandfather, Richard Reagan was of "....medium stature and good appearance, a very religious man, and member of the Methodist Episcopal church from his youth until his death...." He also said that Richard "owned the neighborhood mill and blacksmith shop; was justice of the peace for his precinct...." Richard was the class leader of the Methodist Society which met in his home before there was a meeting house built. He also kept the post office for the community. His grandson might have been writing his epithet when he said of Richard, "He was an upright good man....a contented and happy man, whose faith was in God and whose hope was in Heaven.."

Family records say that Richard died of a fractured skull in 1829. A family story handed down through the generations tells that "Richard Reagan died when as he was taking his horses from pasture to the barn, a limb flew off a beech tree and struck him in the head." Another family story tells the same thing at the same time - "A few days before the accident, a bird flew into the porch where he was sitting, smoking his pipe, and lit on his head. He sprang from his chair, declaring it was his 'death sign' and was greatly disturbed. Whether or not it was a warning, he thought it was. The accident happened and he died a few days after that."

Most sources say that Richard and Julia Ann Reagan had three sons and four daughters - it is possible there were others. One is thought to have been a son, Aaron Reagan, and a daughter named Barbara who died as a young girl. The other two daughters are unknown.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 5-6.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 6, 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 31-44.

Richard married Julia Ann Shults 1796, Sevier County, Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Johan Martin "Martin" Shults and Juliana Stentz) was born 1775, Tryon County, North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Family traditions say that Robert Nelson Ragan migrated from Sevier County,
Tennessee to "the fever and ague country, north of the Ohio River" before 1810.
John H. Reagan, of Civil War fame, said, "...I seperated from my family before
I was grown and went to Texas, consequently know but little of other branches
of the faimly; but I remember when I was a boy hearing our family speak of two
of the sons of great grandfather moving to what was then called the fever and
ague country, north of the Ohio River. I am now 69 years old, and they went
there before I was old enough to remember them, possibly before I was born..."
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 241.

Robert — Louisa Emert. Louisa (daughter of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 11 Feb 1789/1790, , Greene, North Carolina; died Bef 1843. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rachel Reatan came with her parents as a young girl to Sevier County, Tennessee
in late 1795.

Rachel is believed to be buried in the Smith-Mahan Cemetery on Mahan's Creek.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a."The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 242.

Rachel married Edward "Ned" Mahan Abt 1798, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Edward (son of John Mahan and Mary Scott) was born Abt 1772, Frederick County, Virginia; died Aug 1855, Bibb County, Alabama; was buried Mahan-Smith Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 412.

Reason — Rachel Thomas. Rachel (daughter of Evan Thomas and Elizabeth Hubbard) was born Abt 1786, , Pendleton, South Carolina; died 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; was buried , Madison, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: MC7T-RJ

Notes:

Believied to be a daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Reagan, Elizabeth was
probably born in Caswell County, North Carolina, moving with her parents to
Sevier County, Tennessee in late 1790's. Elizabeth was a sister to Sarah and
Dursilla Reagan as indicated by Emert family records and traditions. Also in
Donald B. Reagan's possession, a Reagan family record lists Elizabeth as a
sister of Richard Reagan.

It is believed that Elizabeth and Phillip lived in the Middle Creek area.
Elizabeth Reagan is listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County,
Tennessee. The latest land entry for Elizabeth was enter in 1835. Also she is
still living in 1837 according to 1837 Sevier County, Tennessee Tax List.

Elizabeth Reagan died in the Middle Creek area of Sevier County.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 66.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 253-255.

Elizabeth married Phillip Emert 6 Jun 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee. Phillip (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 17 Oct 1786, Virginia; died 23 Jul 1821; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: MC8K-0K

Notes:

Sarah Ragan came with her parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in late 1795. She spent her early life before marriage near Shield's Fort on the Middle Creek farm of her father.

Sarah later lived with her husband Daniel Emmert in Emert's Cove which was opened up and first settled by Frederick Emmert, his father. They are listed in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 65.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 270-272.

Sarah married Daniel George Emert 1816, Sevier County, Tennessee. Daniel (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 13 Jun 1793, Greene County, North Carolina; died 28 Aug 1851; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Nancy Jane Reagan's parents brought her to Sevier County, Tennessee as a child
in late 1795 where she grew up.

Family tradition says she "lived with her sister, Rhoda in Alabama and later in
Illinois. She died in 1844 at age of fifty-five years." It was also said she
did not marry.

The 1840 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois verified the family
tradition about her. Apparently she was the female between 50 and 60 years old
in the household of James and Rhoda Ragan Huskey.

She died in Birds Township and was buried beside James and Rhoda Reagan Huskey
in the Huskey Family Cemetery (now Joiner Cemetery) in Birds Township. The
name on the tombstone is "Jane Ragan".
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 281.

Other Events:

• AFN: MC7N-3D

Notes:

Buried in Campground Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 68.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 282.

Celia married Frederick E. Emert, Jr. 5 Nov 1812, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Frederick (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 12 Jan 1790, Greene County, North Carolina; died 10 Apr 1871, Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Catherine "Caty" Reagan came with her parents as a baby to Sevier County,
Tennessee in late 1795. She was living with her parents in Sevier County when
her brother Reason Ragan returned from Illinois Territory about 1809. He had
run away from home earlier and had married in Kentucky. He and his wife moved
on to settle in Illinois Territory and he wanted Catherine "Caty" to return
there with him, which she did.

Catherine "Caty" lived with her brother Reason and sister-in-law Rachel in the
Wood River community of Madison County, Illinois Territory. She was there when
her brother's family was massacred by Indians on Sunday, 10 July 1814. She was
not feeling well and had remained with Rachel's sister instead of going with
Rachel and the children.

Then her brother lost his life while pursuing the Indians after the massacre
occurred. The records show Catherine "Caty" gave bond for administering the
estate of her brother Reason Ragan. The County Court of Madison County,
Illinois Territory appointed her as one of several administrators for her
brother's estate.

Catherine "Caty" died in Walkerville Township and was buried in the Hunnicut
Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 291.

Catherine married Davis Carter 26 May 1815, , Madison, Illinois. Davis (son of Michael Carter) was born Abt 1784, , North Carolina; died 20 Nov 1847; was buried , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994.

Rhoda married James M. Huskey 1813, Sevier County, Tennessee. James (son of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 14 Feb 1795, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 15 Sep 1845, Bird Township, MaCoupin County, Illinois; was buried Bird Township, MaCoupin County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jeremiah Ragan was born in the Middle Creek community where he grew up during the turbulent last days of the Indian troubles on the frontier and the early development days of Sevier County.

Jeremiah and his wife Mary were listed in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

There are five land entries recorded for Jeremiah. The first entry [#46] dated 1 May 1824 was for 25 acres on the waters of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River. The second entry [#207] dated 21 August 1824 was for 50 acres in the White Oak Flats and the third entry [#1093] dated 7 December 1835 was for 125 acres on the West Fork of Little Pigeon River in the Sugar Lands. The fourth entry [#1238] dated 6 February 1837 was for 180 acres on the water of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River and the fifth entry [#1412] dated 4 November 1838 was for 133 acres on the right-hand prong of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River. All of these land entries were located in Sevier County, Tennessee. He received grants for all from the State of Tennessee. There is a deed for part of the dispsal of it.

Jeremiah Reagan joined the White Oak Flats Baptist Church an arm of "Forks of Little Pigeon" Baptist Church in Sevierville, at October 1833 meeting "by experience." This church was the origin of Gatlinburg's First Baptist Church.

He served as the church clerk for the White Oak Flats Baptist Church from November 1833 to April 1840. As the church clerk, he recopied all the first loose minute records into the first church minutes book ... in his own handwriting at the discretion of the church elders. He had beautiful handwriting, good spelling, grammar, etc., which indicates he had good teachers in those early days.

Also from the church minutes we learn that the church voted to exclude Jeremiah "for suing David L. Reagan without first bringing him to church and disobey call of church" on 26 Sep 1840. But the church restored him to full fellowship in December 1844 and granted "Jeremiah Reagan and his wife Mary" a letter of dismissal.

There is one deed recorded at the Register of Deeds office at Sevier County Courthouse for Jeremiah Reagan that gives clues to his leaving the Gatlinburg area. A partial excerpt from Deed Book 'K', page 324 shows ... "This Indenture made this twenty sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty four between JEREMIAH REAGAN of the County of Cherokee and State of North Carolina of the one part and Stephen Huskey of the County of Sevier and State of Tennessee of the other part..."

This seems to have been the time of their move from Tennessee to North Carolina. He and his wife Mary lived in Cherokee County, North Carolina for a brief time.

Then they moved to Gordon County, Georgia prior to 1850. He and Mary were listed in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Census of Gordon County, Georgia. There were no children in the household for both years. They were living alone in the Fairmont District of the said county.

Sometime during the 1860's, Jeremiah and Mary moved to Bartow County, Georgia. They were listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Bartow County with, still, no children in the household.

In 1880 Jeremiah and his second wife Eliza were listed in the Federal Census of Bartow County, Georgia. Jeremiah was 81 years old and was born in the State of Tennessee. His parents were listed as born in Maryland.

The family tradition states that "he was buried in the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery."
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 71, 75.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 310-311.

Jeremiah married Mary Huskey Abt 1820, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 1799, South Carolina; died Abt 1870/1880; was buried Bartow County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Jeremiah married Eliza Powell 25 Nov 1871, Bartow County, Georgia. Eliza was born Abt 1823, , South Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Timothy Ragan Jr. was born in the Middle Creek community where he grew to manhood.

Timothy Ragan Jr. sigend his name as a witness to the will of Phillip Emmert, his wife's uncle, on 20 March 1821. The "Junior" was added as a part of his signature.

Timothy and Barbara Shultz Ragan Jr. were living in the area of Timothy Creek, part of Emert Cove, now a part of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Probably this creek was named for this Timothy. He and his wife Barbara were listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There they had one son under five years of age; and three daughters age 5-10 years in the household.

Two more sons were born in here Tennessee to Timothy and Barabara. Then they and their growing family migrated to Madison County, Missouri by wagon train in June of 1834. They settled in the area near Marquand, Missouri. Shortly after their arrival, his wife Barbara Shultz Ragan was stricken with an unknown illness and died.

Timothy and his second wife Martha M. Moore were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri. There were two males and one female under five years of age; two males age 5-10 years; one male and one female age 10-15 years; and two females age 15-20 years in the household then.

On 30 August 1841, Timothy Ragan Jr. purchased 54 acres of land from John Cobb and his wife Louisa for $70.00 in Madison County, Missouri. It was "the undivided half of the west half of Lot No. 2 North East quarter of Section No. 6 in Township No. 32 North of Range No. 8 East."

Timothy and Martha were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri with seven children at home. They were: Benjamin B., age 16; William P., age 14, George L., age 13; Sarah C., age 11; James G., age 9; Henry P., age 7; and Margaret T., age 4. Three daughters, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Mary, and one son, Richard Rainwater had married and left to start their own families.

Daniel Emmet Ragan was not living at home at that time and was not located in the census records.

In the 1860 Federal Census, Timothy and Martha were listed in Bollinger County, Missouri. There were five children at home. They were: Sarah, age 21; James, age 18; Henry, age 16; Margaret, age 14; and Jane, age 9. In the 1870 Federal Census of Bollinger County, Missouri, they were again listed with three children still at home. They were: W. B., age 34; James, age 29; and Martha,
age 19.

After his second wife's death Timothy was living with his son and daughter-in-law, James Gasney and Elmitta E. Matthews Reagan. Again he was listed in the same household in the 1880 Federal Census of Bollinger County, Missouri. He was 80 years old at that time.

It is believed by descendants of this family that Timothy and Martha M. Moore Ragan Jr. were buried in the family cemetery on the farm.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 16, 22, 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 327-328.

Timothy married Barbara Shults 30 Sep 1819, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Martin S. E. Shults, Jr. and Barbara Ann Emert) was born 20 Mar 1803, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1834, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Timothy married Martha Moore 1 Mar 1835, , Madison, Missouri. Martha (daughter of Charles Moore) was born 16 Mar 1807, , Tennessee; died 21 May 1875, , Bollinger, Missouri; was buried Ironton, Iron, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joshua Ragan was born in the Middle Creek community where he lived until his marriage.

Joshua entered 50 acres of land on 10 January 1826 at Entry Taker's office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The record reads as follows:

[Sevier County, Tennessee ]
[Surveyor's Book No. 1, page 182]

"State of Tennessee
"Sevier County

"By virtue of Entry No. 370 made in the Entry Takers office for said County on the 10' day of January 1826 I have Surveyed for Joshua Ragan fifty acres of land on Little Pigeon river

"Beginning at a Spruce Pine at the foot of the mountain South one West two poles to a stake, South Eighty Seven and a half East ten poles to a chestnut on a Branch, North Sixty Eight East thirty two poles to a hickory, then down the Branch North four East nine poles to a stake, North Sixty East Eighteen poles to a stake, North twenty West ninety six poles to a Spruce Pine on the Bank of the river, then down the river North thirty three West one hundred and fifty poles crossing the river to a stake, South thirty three West Seventy poles crossing the river to a stake, then with a mountain South fifty four East one hundred thirty poles to a stake, South fifty west forty six poles to the Beginning.

"Surveyed 13' February 1826

"Stephen Huskey)
" & ) S.C.C "Guilford Cannon
"Silas Huskey ) "D. S."

The land was granted on 15 August, 1826 by the State of Tennessee.

Joshua Ragan and his wife Jane Huskey Ragan were listed in the 1830 Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census. There were three children in the family: two males and one female age five years and under. They were living in the Gatlinburg area at that time.

In 1831, Joshua Reagan and his family migrated to Madison County, Missouri and made their home there until the "Fall of 1835". At that time the family moved to Macoupin County, Illinois. He worked for two months as a wood chopper and rail splitter in St. Clair County, Illinois in early 1836.

In June of 1836 he and Jane moved with their children to Macoupin County, Illinois. He bought 40 acres of farm on Hodges Creek in Bird Township of Macoupin County, Illinois. He hastily constructed a log cabin for his family for the coming winter. He farmed here for five years.

Joshua and Jane were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. They had eight children at that time in the household: two males age 10 and 15 years; and one female age 15 and 20 years.

In 1841 Joshua sold this farm and went to North Palmyra Township in Macoupin County, Illinois. He rented a farm here for three years. Then in 1844 he bought eighty acres of land in the Barr Township of Macoupin County, Illinois. Here he, Jane, and their family resided for several years.

Joshua and Jane appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. There were eight children at home. They were: John, age 23; Richard, age 21; Robert, age 19; Isaac H., age 17; James, age 13; Elizabeth J., age 11; Francis M., age 8; and Martha, age 5. Their eldest daughter, Catherine, was already married and lived nearby according to the census record.

In September of 1856, Joshua and his wife Jane went with the part of their family to Phelps County, Missouri where Jane died.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, he and a few of his children returned to Macoupin County, Illinois.

In the 1870 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois, Joshua was listed with his son, James Miller Ragan. They were living in Township 11, Range 8 there at that time.

Joshua died at his farm in "Sowest Section 29, Township 11, Range 8".

Joshua died intestate according to the existing Macoupin County, Illinois records. His son, Francis Marion Ragan, was appointed as administrator of his father's estate by the Court of Macoupin County, Illinois on 19 November 1874.

A final settlement of the estate was ordered and made by the County Court on 1 January 1877. The names of Joshua and Jane Huskey Ragan's children are given in the intestate popers still in existence.

In 1836, they moved and stayed a few months in St. Clair County, Illinois. Then in June of 1836 they bought a farm in Bird Township, Macoupin County, Illinois.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 48.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 367, 368, 369.

Joshua married Jane Huskey Abt 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 1806, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aug 1857, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Cold Springs Township, Phelps County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Timothy Richard died while on his way to join his son in Texas. This Timothy
Reagan and his wife, Elizabeth Lusk, were the parents of John H. Reagan of
Texas and Civil War fame.

John H. Reagan described his father as being very mechanically inclined and
good at many trades - being a good blacksmith, boot and shoe maker, tanner,
saddle maker, gunsmith, silversmith, very adept at woodworking, and able to
repair most any kind of clock or watch. John H. also said, "He was a
man of exemplary piety and of benevolent disposition, and was a member
of the Methodist church from his youth to the end of his life".

Probably because of his ability in these trades Timothy Richard moved from
Gatlinburg to the Sevierville area where the demand for his services would be
greater. Sometime after 1838 he moved to Knox County, Tennessee where he lived
for a few years.

Timothy with Elizabeth and their family appear in the 1830 Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee.

Also found in the Knox County 1840 Federal Census is a listing for him.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 8.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 36.

Timothy married Elizabeth Lusk Abt 1817, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Lusk and Sarah "Sally" Roberts) was born 1799, Rutherford County, North Carolina; died 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Church in the Forks Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Timothy married Elizabeth Howser 2 May 1839, Knox County, Tennessee. Elizabeth was born Abt 1820/1825, Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

After Peter's death Mary Ann Reagan Huskey and daughter, Lucinda Huskey, appeared under Michael B. Clevenger in the 1860 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. She was living with her son Daniel Huskey in the 1870 Federal Census of Phelps County, Missouri.

It is believed that Mary Ann was buried in the Huskey Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 69, 81.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 36.

Mary married Peter Franklin Huskey Abt 1814/1815, Sevier County, Tennessee. Peter (son of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 1794, South Carolina; died Abt 1850/1860; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Phelps County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 75.

Elizabeth married John Hawthorne, Rev. 30 Nov 1820, , Sevier County, Tennessee. John (son of Noah Hawthorn and Mary Mourton) was born 7 Feb 1793, , Washington, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1843; was buried Walnut Township, Jefferson, Iowa. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: 2DDT-XD

Notes:

Daniel moved with his parents to White Oak Flats (Gatlinburg) when he was about four years old. He lived all of his life here or on various other tracts of land in the area.

Listed as Ragan in 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census as farmer with $1000 property unable to read or write.

An industrious man, Daniel began acquiring land before he married. In theTennessee State Library and Archives there are records of eight entries in his name, dating from 1824 to 1872. The state archivist says this was all purchased land. He is listed in the 1837 tax lists of Sevier County, Tennessee.

An 1859 grant, previously surveyed land, was resurveyed and entered probably because of Gatlin's extensive claim in the area and the Courthouse fire. This 1859 grant was for 600 acres up both sides of the river from Baskins Creek to the Two Mile Branch. In May 1866, he added another 640 acres to this holding. There are also grants for 1,000, 600, and 4,000 acres on Roaring Fork granted in 1839, 1868 and 1872. Most of this land was divided among his children - no will has been found. Daniel moved around and lived on several of his farms - his wife said after his death that she wanted to spend the rest of her years in one spot, she was so tired of moving. She spent her remaining years with her stepdaughter and her husband, Mariah and Thomas H. McCarter.

Daniel was a blacksmith as well as a farmer. Tradition says he built the first wagon in the settlement, making the wheels of one piece of split white oak. His son, Charles C. Reagan, built the first wagon that crossed the Smokies. Although no record has been found to verify it, Daniel probably served as a Justice of Peace. He did keep the community post office. When the settlement officially became Gatlinburg and the post office was established, Daniel and Joel Conner received the contract to carry the mail from Sevierville to Casher's Valley, South Carolina. Daniel's sons, Richard R. and Ephraim Reagan, served as postmaster in the village.

Definitely a Union man but too old to go to service during the Civil War, Daniel served as "muster" officer and drilled the men of the village out in the "Flats". He also served the community as food distributor. Because of his activities and his three oldest sons being in the Union army, he often had to hide out in the mountains to escape the Confederates. The youngest son, Charles C., often told of his father taking him to the woods and showing him the meat and food supplies he had hidden. Daniel didn't think the Rebels would bother the women and children and if he did have to hide out, then Charles must see that food was brought in for the people as it was needed---a big responsibility for a seven year old boy.

A civic minded man, Daniel furnished the meeting house for the village--the five sided building used for the school, church and "voting place". According to one of the land grants, this was located at the "mouth of the lane", now Reagan Lane, near the old River Road. Although he furnished the meeting place for the Baptist Church for many years, Daniel was not found on the membership roll of the church and did not give the land for the present building site, as has been stated by many sources.

Daniel Wesley Reagan did give the land for the oldest part of the White Oak Flats Cemetery (Gatlinburg Cemetery) to the community. This was originally a family plot on the farm of his father, Richard Reagan. The first burial there was a child of Daniel Milsaps, the first school teacher in Gatlinburg.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 15-16.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 45.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37.

Daniel married Nancy Ogle 30 Jan 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley) was born 24 Aug 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Feb 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Sarah "Sally" Whaley 20 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Middleton Whaley and Rebecca Ogle) was born 25 Jan 1819, Tennessee; died 5 Dec 1901; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Gilmer County, Georgia

Notes:

Lived in the Sugarlands area and the Mill Creek area. Appeared in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

In 1834, Albert Huskey and his family migrated to Madison County, Missouri to join the families of Joshua Reagan and Timothy Reagan Jr.

In the Madison County, Missouri Deed Book 6, page 292/93, there is recorded a deed for land sold by Albert Huskey and his wife, Jane Huskey..."This indenture made and executed this 12th day of March 1836 between Albert Huskey and Jane Huskey, his wife, Madison County, Missouri and Benjamin Heltebrand...S.E. 1/4 of N.W. 1/4 Section 21, Township 33 N, Range 8 East...40 acres. Albert Huskey entered at the land office at Jackson, Missouri on the 10th of November 1834 as appears by the duplicate no. 1951." It was signed by Albert Huskey and his wife, Jane Huskey.

For some reason, Albert Huskey and his family came back to Sevier County, Tennessee prior to 1839. In 1839, Albert joined the White Oak Flats Baptist Church "by experience". They also appeared in the 1840 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. In 1845, they were again in Sevier County, Tennessee probably because of illness and death in his and his wife's families. Julia Ann Shutz Reagan, mother of Jane, died in April of 1845. Isaac Huskey Sr. died sometime in 1846.

On Oct 1846, Albert Huskey and his wife received their letter of dismissal from the White Oak Flats Baptist Church.

Just about 1847/48, Albert Huskey and his family migrated to Gilmer County, Georgia near Copperhill Tennessee. James Ownby and his family, and Jacob Evans and his wife joined them. They appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Gilmer County, Georgia.

It is believed that Albert Huskey and his family migrated again to Missouri after the 1850 Federal Census was taken. It is believed that Albert and his wife, Jane Reagan, are buried in the state of Missouri or Arkansas.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 52, 75, 98-99.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37.

Jane married Albert Huskey Abt 1825/1826, Sevier County, Tennessee. Albert (son of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born Abt 1800, Edgefield County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Aaron Ragan lived on his father's farm until he married and established his own
home.

With his wife Susannah, he lived on a tract of land that Richard Ragan bought
from the State of Tennessee in 1808. This land joined the lands of Frederick
Emmert and John Roberts in the Emert Cove area of Sevier County, Tennessee.

It is believed he was buried in the Emert Cove Methodist Church Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 14.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 197.

Aaron married Susannah Ogle Abt 1824/1825, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Susannah (daughter of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon) was born 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37.

Notes:

Nancy and Joseph McCarter are listed in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census records of Sevier County.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 53.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51, 62, 69.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 201.

Nancy married Joseph Benjamin McCarter Abt 1828, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Joseph (son of James McCarter and Rebecca Ogle) was born 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Dec 1884, Cartertown, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

David died at Gallatin, Tennessee on 20 June 1864, while serving with the Union Army during the Civil War.

David L. was a farmer and for a period of time in the 1830's served as clerk of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church in Gatlinburg. He became a member of the church at the March 1833 meeting "by experience."

During the Civil War, David served with the Union under Captain William J. Trotter in the 9th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company H, commanded by Colonel Joseph Parsons. The company was organized at Sevierville and David L. enlisted, 1 October 1836, for three years. He was mustered in at Knoxville, 28 October 1863. His death which occurred at Gallatin, Tennessee was probably due to typhoid fever.

An affidavit filed with his wifes pension claim states that they were married about the 1st of July 1833 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by William Trentham, Justice of Peace.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans",Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 6a, 54.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 209.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 259.

David married Jane "Jennie" Ogle Abt 1 Jul 1833, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Listed in the 1830 Federal Census Sevier County Tennessee.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37.

Notes:

Listed in the 1830 Federal Census Sevier County Tennessee.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Nancy married Thomas Childress 12 Jan 1815, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Anthony married Mourning Carbeck 3 Jan 1835, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Anthony married Cain Kimbrell 4 Feb 1841, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

John married Martha Griffin 4 Mar 1832, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Elizabeth married Charles A. Huffman 4 Feb 1836, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Jesse married Martha McCrimmon 29 Apr 1841, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Jesse married Anna Cunningham 1 Aug 1870, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Catherine married Thomas E. Maroney 1 Mar 1835, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

William married Martha Jane Temple 3 Mar 1852, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 243.

Edward married Eliza Easley Abt 1841, , Texas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Killed in Indian attack. Buried in Vaughn Cemetery.
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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 245-252.

Notes:

Killed in Indian attack. Buried in Vaughn Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 245-252.

Notes:

Killed in Indian attack. Buried in Vaughn Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 245-252.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 256.

Barbara married John Nelson Rainwater Abt 1823. John was born Abt 1798, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 257, 258.

Frederick married Malinda D. Maxwell 8 Jun 1829, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Malinda was born 1812, Tennessee; died 1 Sep 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255.

Catherine married John Nelson Williamson 28 Nov 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee. John (son of John Williamson and Nancy) was born 3 Apr 1809, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1875; was buried Gingles Cemetery, Benton County, Oregon. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in the Spring Valley Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 263-264.

Daniel married Malinda White 10 Jan 1833, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Malinda (daughter of William White and Karrenhappock "Appy" Everett) was born 19 Jan 1813, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Jan 1863, , Polk, Oregon; was buried , Polk, Oregon. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255.

Rhoda married Noah Robertson Abt 1831, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Noah (son of Robertson) was born 1812, South Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 335.

Nancy married John Seaton Abt 1835, , Sevier County, Tennessee. John (son of James Seaton and Jincy Hiser) was born 2 Oct 1817, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jul 1886, , Yell, Arkansas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 66.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 255, 268, 269.

Sarah married Dr. William Harrison "Billy" Trotter 23 Nov 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee. William (son of John Trotter and Asa White) was born 26 Jul 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth Emert lived with the family until her marriage.

Her burial place is unknown.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 273.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 32, 40, 42, 135.

Elizabeth married Wilson "Wilse" McMahan 26 Oct 1839, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Wilson (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married John McMahan 11 Feb 1845, , Sevier County, Tennessee. John (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large) was born 21 Nov 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1892, , Madison, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Frederick Locke and Nancy were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Sevier
County, Tennessee. They had one child in the household: one female age 5 and
under. Then in 1850 they were again listed in the Federal Census of Sevier
County, Tennessee. There were now six children at home: Mary, age 10;
William, age 8; Sarah, age7; Daniel, age 5; Martha, age 4; and David, age 1.

Frederick and Michel were listed in the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County,
Tennessee. There were nine children in the household: Daniel, age 15; Martha,
age 14; David, age 12; Nathan, age 10; John B., age 8; Ruel, age 7; Nancy, age
5; Clarissa, age 3; and Amanda, age 6/12.

Again in 1870 Frederick Locke and Michel were listed in the Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee. They had eleven children in the household then:
Daniel G., age 25; Martha A., age 24; David H., age 21; Nathaniel W., age 19;
John J., age 18; Ruel A., age 17; Nancy A., age 15; Clersy A., age 13; Paul P.,
age 6; William A., age 5; and Michel E. C., age 2.

Frederick Locke and his wife Michel again appeared in the 1880 Federal Census
of Sevier County, Tennessee. There were only four children in the household
now: Daniel G., age 31; Ruel M., age 26; Paul P., age 16; and Ellen C., age
11.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 43, 135.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 273-274.

Frederick married Nancy McMahan Abt 1839, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 12 Mar 1820, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1857; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Frederick married Michel Parker 24 Feb 1857. Michel was born 9 Mar 1831, North Carolina; died 29 Oct 1913, Pittman Center, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Frederick married Caroline Matilade Parton NOT MARRIED. Caroline (daughter of Elisha Wilburn Parton and Martha Adeline Whaley) was born 27 Jun 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In 1850 Nathaniel Westley and Hannah were listed in the Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee. There were four children in their household: Sarah,
age 7; Martha, age 6; John, age 3; and Willaim Bates, age 1.

Nathaniel Westley and Hannah again appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee. They now had seven children at home: Sarah, age 17;
Martha, age 15; Seldon, age 13; William, age 11; Joseph, age 9; Mary, age 4;
and Harris, age 2. In the 1870 Federal Census, they had five children still at
home: William B., age 21; Joseph A., age 19; Mary J., age 14; Louisa R., age
9; and Nancy, age 7.

In 1880 Nathaniel Westley and Hannah were still listed in the Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee. There wer only two children left in the household:
Louisa R., age 19; and Nancy A. age 17.

Nathaniel Westley Emert was buried beside his wife in the Pigeon Forge
Methodist Church Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 275.
Genserv, mb5, 1994
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 44.
"In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 334.

Nathaniel married Hannah Emily Hill 2 Nov 1841. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Hill and Susannah McMinn) was born 3 Jun 1821, Jefferson, Tennessee; died 30 Apr 1904, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unmarried.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272.

Notes:

Sarah Emert spent her childhood in Emert Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee. After her first husband Redmond's death she and the four children lived a while with Daniel and Sarah Ragan Emert.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 43, 44.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 273-277.

Sarah married Redmond McMahan Abt 1838, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Redmond (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large) was born 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Giles W. Caton Abt 1851, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Giles was born 1827, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary Angeline was listed as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. She had six children listed at home with her. They were: (son) A. C., age 33; (dau) M. A., age 21; (dau) L. V., age 19; (son) J. W., age 17; (dau) A. C., age 15; and son J. C., age 13.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 277, 278.

Mary married Rev. Isaac Trotter Abt 1844. Isaac (son of John Trotter and Asa White) was born 1 Jul 1821, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Sep 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unmarried.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272.

Notes:

In 1850 Daniel N. and Clarissa were listed in the Federal Census of Sevier
County, Tennessee. There were two children in the household at that time:
Virginia, age 2; and John T., age 1/12. Again in the 1860 Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee they were listed. They now had six children at home:
Virginia, age 12; John L. age 10; Cleason, age 6; Frederick, age 4; Mary, age
2; and William, age 4/12.

Serving with the Union Army during the Civil War, Daniel N. Emert was a junior
seargeant in Company H of the East Tennessee Cavalry.

Shortly after the close of the Civil War, Daniel N. and his wife Clarissa moved
with their children to Grainger County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 278-279.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 196, 320.

Daniel married Clarissa Robertson Abt 1848. Clarissa (daughter of Dio Cleason Robertson and Elizabeth Carr) was born 8 Aug 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, Grainger County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Martha Reagan Emert Butler died in the 4th Civil District and buried in the Red
Bank Cemetery.

SMHS lists birth as 25 February 1829.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
Richard E. O. Risingsun, 1994.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 279.
"In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 420.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 168, 169, 196.

Martha married Henry Butler, Jr. Abt 1846, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Henry (son of Horatio B. Butler and Mary Jane Trotter) was born 1 Sep 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Nov 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John B. Emert served in Company K, 2nd Tennessee Cavlrey in the Civil War. John B. and his wife Martha J. Mills were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There were no children in the household. It is said no children were born to this marriage.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 273, 280.
"Shields Family", Christine B. Brown, 6 February 1980, p 91.

John married Martha J. Mills 1 Apr 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Curtis Mills and Jane Shields) was born 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Jun 1907; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Daniel H. Emert moved with his family to Blount County, Tennessee about 1826.

Daniel H. and Mary Elizabeth Emert were listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Blount County, Tennessee.

Daniel died in Tuckaleechee Cove and was buried beside his wife.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 282, 283, 284.

Daniel married Mary Elizabeth Maples 17 Mar 1836. Mary (daughter of Thomas Maples and Lydia Pauline Atchley) was born 26 Jul 1816, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 1883, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Phillip R. Emert moved with his family to Blount County, Tennessee about 1826.
Here he lived until his marriage when he returned to Sevier County, Tennessee.

Phillip R. and his wife Louisa Maples were listed in the 1850 thru 1880 Federal
Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

Phillip R. Emert died in Tuckaleechee Cove and was buried in the Campground
Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 282, 284.

Phillip married Louisa Maples Abt 1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Louisa (daughter of Thomas Maples and Lydia Pauline Atchley) was born 25 Sep 1825, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jul 1913, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Abijah W. Emert lived in Emert Cove until the family moved to Tuckaleechee Cove in Blount County, Tennessee about 1826.

He and Betsy Ann were listed in the 1840 through 1860 Federal Census of Blount County, Tennessee. He and his second wife Elizabeth were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Blount County, Tennessee.

Abijah W. Emert died in Tuckaleechee Cove and was buried in the Campground Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 282, 285.

Abijah married Betsy Ann Cameron 14 Apr 1836, , Blount County, Tennessee. Betsy was born 1825, Blount County, Tennessee; died Bef 1860, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Abijah married Elizabeth Kinnaman 7 Oct 1861, , Blount County, Tennessee; divorced Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth (daughter of James Kinnaman and Utally) was born 1845, , Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Donald B. Reagan lists burial in the Emerts Cove Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68, 91.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 286.

Barbara married Billie John Huskey 23 Feb 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Billie (son of William M. Huskey and Dorothy "Dolly" Trotter) was born 23 Oct 1824, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Mar 1901, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John N. Emert lived in Emert Cove until his family moved to Blount County, Tennessee about 1826.

John N. and Nancy E. were listed in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of Blount County, Tennessee. He died in Tuckaleechee Cove and was buried in the Campground Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 286.

John married Nancy E. Dunn Abt 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Daniel Richard Dunn, Jr. and Susannah Parman) was born 17 Jan 1825, Blount County, Tennessee; died 30 Jul 1902, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth moved with her parents to Blount County, Tennessee about 1826. She
was buried beside her husband in the Crowson/Broyles Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 287.

Elizabeth married Ezekiel Mitchell Broyles 11 Dec 1843. Ezekiel was born 23 May 1821, Blount County, Tennessee; died 24 Apr 1885, Wear Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Crowson-Broyles Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

About 1826 when Mary was about four years old, her parents moved to Tuckaleechee Cove in Blount County, Tennessee.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 288.

Mary married William H. Headrick 1 Sep 1843, , Blount County, Tennessee. William (son of Jacob P. Headrick and Mary Rice) was born 1825, Blount County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1908, Murray County, Georgia; was buried Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Murray County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Caleb S. and wife Nancy Broyles were listed in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 288.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 13.

Caleb married Nancy Pamelia Broyles Abt 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy was born 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1883; was buried Crowson-Broyles Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rhoda A. Emert wsa only a year old when her parents moved to Blount County,
Tennessee.

Rhoda A. Emert Law was listed in the 1860 through 1880 Federal Census of Blount
County, Tennessee.

Rhoda A. Emert Law was buried beside her husband in the Myers Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 289.

Rhoda married John Rufus Law 27 Sep 1846. John (son of Abraham Law and Delila McCrosky) was born 23 Oct 1819, , Blount County, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1856, , Blount County, Tennessee; was buried , Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Frederick Styres Emert was born in Tuckaleechee Cove where he lived until his marriage. He and his wife Sarah Catherine were listed in the 1860 Federal Census of Blount County, Tennessee.

Frederick Styres and his wife moved to the Middle Creek community in Sevier County, Tennessee from Blount County, Tennessee about 1867. They were listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

Frederick Styres was in Company B, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry in the Civil War.

Frederick Styres died in the Middle Creek community.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283, 290.

Frederick married Sarah Catherine Lowe 2 Feb 1857, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Abner Jefferson Lowe and Charlotte Maples) was born 20 Mar 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jan 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 68.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 283.

Notes:

Eleanor Carter was born in the Wood River Community. She was listed with her
parents in the 1818 and 1820 State Census of Madison County and also the 1820
Federal Census of Madison County.

Eleanor moved with her parents from Madison County to Greene County, Illinois
in 1820. They settled in Section 25, Township 11, Ragne 13 which is now
Walkerville Township. She was listed under her parents in the 1830 and 1840
Federal Census of Greene County, Illinois.

Eleanor was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Federal Census of
Greene County, Illinois. There were five children in the household: Thomas,
age 15; Sarah E., age 10; Cyrus, age 10; Wisdom, age 8; and Margaret A., age 5.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292.

Eleanor married William Little Abt 1840, , Greene, Illinois. William was born Abt 1810/1815, , Madison, Illinois; died 1856/1859, , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Lorenzo E. Carter was born in the Wood River Community. He was listed with his
parents in the 1818 and 1820 State Census of Madison County and also the 1820
Federal Census of Madison County.

Lorenzo E. moved with his parents from Madison County to Greene County, Illinois
in 1820. They settled in Section 25, Township 11, Ragne 13 which is now
Walkerville Township. He was listed with his parents in the 1830 and 1840
Federal Census of Greene County, Illinois.

Lorenzo E. and Sarah were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Greene County,
Illinois. There were two children in the household then, a daughter named
Evaline, age 3; and a son named John, age 1.

Lorenzo E. and his wife Sarah Silkwood were listed in the 1860 Federal Census
of Greene County, Illinois. There were now five children in the home: Ladicia
E., age 13; john, age 11; George, ag 9; Mary E., age 5; and Sylvia J., age 1.

They were also listed in the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Greene County.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292, 293.

Lorenzo married Sarah Silkwood May 1843. Sarah (daughter of Obediah Silkwood and Sarah) was born 11 Jun 1827, , Greene, Illinois; died 17 Mar 1915, , Greene, Illinois; was buried , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John Carter was born in the Wood River Community. He was listed with his
parents in the 1820 State Census of Madison County. He also moved with his
parents from Madison County to Greene County, Illinois in 1820.

In 1847 John Carter was appointed as the administrator for his father's estate
by the Circuit Court for Greene County, Illinois.

He and his wife Ann Spencer were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Greene
County, Illinois. There were no children in the household at that time.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292, 294.

John married Ann Spencer Abt 1844, , Greene, Illinois. Ann was born 1826, , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Joseph Carter was born in Walkerville Township. He was listed with his parents
in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Greene County, Illinois.

He enlisted as a private in "Company D, 2nd Illinois Infantry" for the duration
of Mexican War. He died from yellow fever.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292, 294.

Notes:

Sarah Ruth Carter was born in Walkerville Township and was listed with her
parents in teh1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Greene County, Illinois.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292, 295.

Sarah married John Buck Abt 1845, , Greene, Illinois. John was born 1823, , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth Martha Carter was listed with her parents in the 1830 and 1840
Federal Census of Greene County, Illinois.
----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 292, 295.

Elizabeth married Wesley C. Clevenger 19 Nov 1848, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Wesley (son of Joshua Pitman Clevenger and Elizabeth Janeway) was born 1831, , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994.

Notes:

Died near Palmyra, buried in Hollingsworth Cemetery in North Palmyra Township.
----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp3.

Jane married Henry Barnes Pinkerton 19 Jun 1835, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Henry (son of David Pinkerton and Celia Barnes) was born Nashville, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1854. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Went with his parents to Macoupin County, Illinois in 1839. Appeared in 1840,
1850 and 1860 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois.

Location of death and burial not confirmed.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 77.
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp8.

George married Elizabeth Anne Brown 31 Jan 1839, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Elizabeth was born 1824, , Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unmarried. Buried in South Palmyra Township. The tombstone was moved to the
Joiner Cemetery, Bird Township, Macoupin County, Illinois where other members
of her family are buried.
----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp11.

Notes:

Buried in the Joiner Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp11.

Mary married Isaac Nelson Edwards 4 Oct 1838, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Mary married George Easley Abt 1866, , MaCoupin, Illinois. George was born Abt 1819; died 13 Sep 1873; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp12.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp12-13.

Matilda married David L. Peebles 30 Sep 1841, , MaCoupin, Illinois. David (son of Bird Peebles) was born Abt 1822, , Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Matilda married Corwin "John" Cumings Abt 1849, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Corwin was born Abt 1827, , Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp14.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp14, 15.

Penina married Varney J. Moore 2 Mar 1845, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Varney was born Abt 1825, , Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Went with his parents to Macoupin County, Illinois in 1839. Appeared in 1850 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. Not listed in 1860 Federal Census of Aforesaid county.

Moved to Corsicana, Texas in 1866.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 77.
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp15.

Miller married Wilmoth Kessinger 4 Oct 1848, MaCoupin County, Illinois. Wilmoth (daughter of Lynn Kessinger and Betsey Peebles) was born Abt 1832, , Kentucky. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp16

Martha married John H. Brown 22 Sep 1847, , MaCoupin, Illinois. John (son of Francis G. Brown and Mary Bell) was born 6 May 1826, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, MaCoupin County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Moved to Texas County, Missouri 5 July 1872; moved to Saline County, Kansas
1881; moved to Harris County, Texas 1896; moved from Katy, Texas to LaPorte,
Texas in 1900.
----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp18.

Harkless married Lorintha Elizabeth Peebles 5 Oct 1852, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Lorintha (daughter of John Lewis Peebles, Jr. and Elizabeth Simms) was born 1835; died 26 Aug 1907, LaPorte, Harris, Texas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in Joiner Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp36.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994, 6HUSp37.
Judith Wilson, JudithWilson@webtv.net, 24 June 2001.

Zerilda married Rev. William Carroll Roach Abt 1858, , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 71.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 311.

Notes:

Although the event is not recorded in the church records, he and Winnifred must
have joined the White Oak Flats Baptist Church by experience. The church
granted him and his wife Winnifred a "letter of dismissal" at the October 1846
meeting. This seems to have been the time of their move from Tennessee to
Georgia.

Then they moved to Bartow County, Georgia prior to 1850. He and Winnifred were
listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Cass (later Bartow) County, Georgia.
There they had five children in the household. They were: William, age 8;
James, age 6; Albert, age 4; Sarah C., age 3; and Mary, age 10 months.

Again in the 1860 Federal Census of Cass (later Bartow) County, Georgia, he and
his wife Winnifred were listed with nine children at home. They were:
William, age 18; James, age 16; Albert, age 14; Sarah, age 12; Mary, age 10;
Reubin, age 7; Henry, age 5; John G., age 4; and Zachariah, age 2.

It has been stated that John D. and his wife Winnifred were also listed in the
1870 and 1880 Federal Census of Bartow County, Georgia.

Family tradition says that his second wife's family did not favor their
marriage. As it has been stated in the family tradition, he "was sent to the
town of Little Rock, Arkansas by his children. He died and was buried there."
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 71.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 311, 312.

John married Winnifred Winkle 1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Winnifred was born Abt 1822, , North Carolina; died Aft 1880, Bartow County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

John married Elizabeth Millsaps Bartow County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

James H. Reagan was born in the White Oak Flats community untile his marriage.
In both the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, he is
listed with his parents.

James H. went across the Great Smoky Mountains and met his future bride, Martha
"Patsy" Bradley on the Bradley Fork of Oconalufty River in Haywood County,
North Carolina.

Shortly after the marriage, James H. and his wife Martha "Patsy" Bradley moved
to Sevier County, Tennessee for a "temporary" two years stay. Then they
returned to Bradley Fork of Oconalufty River in Haywood County, North Carolina
to establish their permanent home.

On 29 May 1848, James H. bought 89 acres of land from his father-in-law Isaac
Bradley for $10.00. This land was located on the watershed of Bradley Fork,
part of Oconalufty River in Haywood County, North Carolina. It began "at a
Beech on the North side of said River on the waggon Road..."

James H. and his wife Martha were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Haywood
County, North Carolina. There were three children in the household at that
time: Sarah, age; Thomas, age 3; and Jerrymiah, age 1.

On 9 January 1851, James H. bought 25 acres of land from John Hyde of Cherokee
County, North Carolina for $25.00. This land was located "on the left hand
fork of Ocona Lufta River known by the name of Morrison's Flats" in Haywood
County, North Carolina.

In 1860 James H. and his wife Martha were listed in the Federal Census of
Jackson County, North Carolina. They now had seven children in the household.
They were: Sarah, age 16; Thomas, age 14; Chasteen, age 10; Marcus, age 8;
Jeremiah A., age 6; John, age 4; and Isaac, age 1.

On 22 June 1861, James H. sold 10 acres of land to his brother-in-law Thomas
Bradley for $10.00. This land located on the watershed of Bradley Fork, part
of Oconalufty River in Jackson County, North Carolina. It began "at a Beech on
the North bank of the left hand fork of Oconalufty on the bank of the Road
above the residence of the said Thomas Bradley..." This was the land that
James H. had purchased from his father-in-law Isaac Bradley.

Two years later on 2 March 1863, James H. Reagan enlisted as a private in
Company F. Thomas' Legion which was commanded by Colonel William H. Thomas. It
is most likely that he served out his enlistment in Company F, Thomas' Legion
from Jackson County, North Carolina. After he was discharged, he went home to
resume farming on his lands.

James H. died in the Oconalufty River community and was probably buried in the
Bradley-Carver Cemetery in the Bradley Fork area, Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.

In the Abstract of Titles for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there was
noted "outstanding interests of the heirs at law of James Reagan for a
one-eight each in that portion of tract" of land. Also another interesting
item about this family was noted in the file...

"James Reagan died leaving the following children and heirs at law,
to wit.;
"Sarah Roberts, husband Dan Roberts
"Thomas Reagan
"J. Chastain Reagan
"Mark Reagan
"Bige Reagan
"John C. Reagan
"Isaac Reagan
"Mary Jane Bradley, husband General Bradley"

Combining these excerpts and the census records verifies the names of the
children of James and Martha "Patsy" Bradley Reagan.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 71.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 139, 156.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 311, 314-316.

James married Martha "Patsy" Bradley Abt 1844, , Haywood, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Isaac Bradley and Sarah Coxey) was born 1824, , Burke, North Carolina; died 23 Jan 1883, Swain County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 71.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 311.

Notes:

Nancy Ragan was born in the Emert Cove community where she lived until she
migrated with her parents to Madison County, Missouri in June 1834. She was
listed with her parents in the 1840 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri.
Here she lived until her marriage.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 329.

Nancy married William Edwards 14 May 1846, , Madison, Missouri. William was born 1800, , South Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Believed to have been buried in the Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328.

Notes:

Elizabeth Ragan was born in the Emert Cove community where she lived until she
migrated with her parents to Madison County, Missouri in June 1834. She was
listed with her parents in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
She was later listed with her parents in the 1840 Federal Census of Madison
County, Missouri.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 330.

Elizabeth married Elbert Moore 24 Nov 1840, , Madison, Missouri. Elbert was born 1820, , Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary Ragan was born 22 ??? 1825 in the Emert Cove community where she lived
with her parents until June 1934 when she migrated with them to Madison County,
Missouri. Here she lived until her marriage.

Mary Ragan Hahn was listed as the head of household in the 1860 Federal Census
of Bollinger County, Missouri. There were seven children with her in the
household: Israel Layfatte, age 15; Elizabeth, age 13; John J., age 11;
Joshua, age 9; Louisa, age 7; Benjamin F., age 5; and Matilda, age 3.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 331.

Mary married Joseph Neal Hahn 28 Mar 1844, , Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Joseph (son of John Hahn and Elizabeth Bollinger) was born 1825, , Cape Girardeau, Missouri; died 1858/1859, , Bollinger, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Richard Rainwater Ragan was born in the Emert Cove community where he lived
with his family until he migrated with them in 1834 to Madison County,
Missouri. He appeared in his parent's listing in the 1830 Federal Census of
Sevier County, Tennessee. Later he was listed with his parents in the 1840
Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri.

Richard Rainwater and his first wife Rutha Caroline were listed in the 1850
Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri. There was one child in the
household named Roberta Miller, age 2. This may have been a daughter from a
previous marriage of Rutha.

Richard Rainwater and his wife Rutha Caroline were listed in the 1860 Federal
Census of Bollinger County, Missouri. They had four children in the household
then. They were Mary E., age 9; Timothy B., age 7; George W., age 5; and
Margaret, age 2.

On 3 September 1864, Richard Rainwater Ragan enlisted as a private in Company
F, 50th Regiment of Missouri Infantry Volunteers during the Civil War. He was
discharged on 8 April 1865 at St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri after
serving six months five days duty.

He and his wife Rutha were again listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Bollinger
County. There were now eight children in the household: Mary, age 19; Benton,
age 17; George, age 15; Margaret, age 12; James, age 8; Ruth, age 5; Charles,
age 3; and Edwin, age 1.

In the 1880 Federal Census, he and his wife Rutha were still listed in
Bollinger County, Missouri. There were five children at home then: Margaret
A., age 22; James H., age 17; Ruth C., age 15; Charles H., age 13; and Dewitt
E., age 11.

Richard Rainwater died in Crooked Creek Township and was buried beside his
first wife in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 331-332.

Richard married Rutha Caroline Mills 27 Jun 1850, , Madison, Missouri. Rutha was born 16 Jun 1832, , Alabama; died 18 Sep 1895, , Bollinger, Missouri; was buried , Bollinger, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Hannah Finley. Hannah was born 1834, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Daniel Emmit Ragan was born in the Emert Cove community where he lived forabout four years. Then his parents took the family from Tennessee to Madison County, Missouri in June of 1834. He was listed under his parents in the 1840 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri.

Daniel and his second wife Delania were listed in the 1860 Federal Census of Iron County, Missouri. There was only one child in the household: Benjamin James, age 8. He was believed to be a son of Daniel's first marriage. In the 1870 Federal Census, Daniel and Delania were listed in Iron County, Missouri. They had six children in their household. They were: Flora Jane, age 10; Mary, age 10; John Edward, age 8; Emily Laura, age 6; Samuel B., age 4;
and Genevie, age 2. In the 1880 Federal Census of Iron County, Missouri, they had eight children recorded in the family. They were: Flora J., age 19, Mary J., age 19; John E., age 17; Laura E., age 15; Samuel Banks., age 13; Porissena E., age 9; Burton E., age 4; and Joseph A., age 2.

Daniel and his wife Delania also appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Iron County, Missouri. There were two married sons and their wives living with them. They were: Emmett, age 24-Dec 1875, and his wifeRose, age 22-Jul 1877; Joseph, age 22-Feb 1878, and his wife Delpha, age 29-Jun 1870.

A great grandson Thomas Rudolph "Rudy" Reagan gave a short narration about the family and homeplace in Iron County. It is as follows:

"I do not remember Daniel, for he died the year I was born, however, I do slightly remember Delania. The last time I saw her [and one of the few], I was only three or four years old. It was at the old home place some five or six miles from Ironton, in a quit hill country area of Iron County, known because of a peacefully rolling stream, as Stout's Creek, which evidently got it's name from one [or more] of the earlier settlers.

"The 'Home Place' was situated at the top of a sizeable knoll, which droppedrather sharply on the south, east and west sides. The north side tapered more gently into the flatter country and the farm land. The house was of rugged
construction, sturdy and comfortable. A large stone fireplace was set into the west wall of the 'Parlor' and in the front of it's white stone hearth is where Delania, wearing her usual full cut, floor length dress, tight knit cap and a
knit shawl thrown around her shoulders, spent many hours after Daniel's death, slowly rocking in her favorite rocker, smoking her white clay pipe, and peering endlessly into the crackling flames dancing in the fireplace. I have often wondered what she saw. Was she reliving her life with Daniel -- raising their family again? There was quite a family."

Daniel was buried in the Knight of Pythias Cemetery.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 349, 350.

Daniel married Phoebe Rebecca Matthews 6 Mar 1853, , Madison, Missouri. Phoebe (daughter of Edwin Matthews and Patsy Sparkman) was born 4 Mar 1836, , Gibson, Tennessee; died Abt 1857, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Daniel married Delania C. Reeves 28 Nov 1858, , Butler, Missouri. Delania (daughter of Albert Reeves and Mary Patterson) was born 5 Oct 1841, , Washington, Missouri; died 9 Jan 1922, , Iron, Missouri; was buried Arcadia, Iron, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Benjamin Bradford Ragan was born in the Emert Cove Community. He was a three
or four month baby when his parents migrated to Madison County, Missouri in
June of 1834. Benjamin Bradford was listed with his parents in both the 1840
and 1850 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri.

Benjamin Bradford was hired to drive an ox team at the Pilot Knob Furnace in
Iron County, Missouri in 1854 when he was 20 years old. Beginning with this
position, he filled every position up to the superintendent of the furnace.

In the 1860 Federal Census of Iron County, Missouri, he was listed as the head
of the household. His occupation at that time was hostler.

Benjamin and hjis wife Utica were listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Iron
County, Missouri. There were two daughters in the household: Hatta, age 5;
and Edith B., age 2. A son born in 1863 had died about a year later. Hatta
died in late 1870.

He left his job at Pilot Knob Furnace to take the job as the "receiver of coal"
at Midland Blast Furnace, Crawford County, Missouri in 1875. Four years later
he was hired as "wood-boss" in 1879.

In the 1880 Federal Census, he and his wife Utica were listed in Crawford
County, Missouri. They had tree daughters in the home. They were: Edith W.,age 11; Mary U., age 9; and Grace E., age 7.

A bit later at Midland Blast Furnace in Crawford County, Missouri, he was
promoted to be superintendent. He retained this position until his retirement.

Benjamin Bradford and Utica were still listed in the 1900 Federal Census of
Crawford County, Missouri. There were three daughters in the household: Edith
B., age 30-Jul 1869; Mary Utica, age 28-Oct 1871; and Grace E., age 25-Mar
1875.

Benjamin Bradford Reagan was buried beside his wife in the Knight of Pythias
Cemetery.
Benjamin was brought to Madison County, Missouri by his parents when he was
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 5.
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 27.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 359-360.

Benjamin — Utica Kunkelman. Utica (daughter of Kunkelman and Barbara) was born 2 Jan 1837, Liverpool, Perry, Pennsylvania; died 14 Mar 1907, , Crawford, Missouri; was buried Arcadia, Iron, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

William B. Ragan was listed with his parents in the 1840 and 1850 Federal
Census of Madison County, Missouri.

He was not found in the 1860 Federal Census. It is believed William B. joined
his brothers in the military service during the Civil War. However, no records
have been located to verify this.

William B. was listed with his parents in the 1870 Federal Census of Bollinger
County, Missouri. His occupation was described at that time as a "gold miner."

William B. died in the Crooked Creek Township.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 360.

William — Martha Ann Miller. Martha (daughter of James Miller and Margaret) was born Feb 1838, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

George L. Ragan grew up on the farm where he was listed with his parents in the
1840 and 1850 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri.

Like his brother, he was not found in the 1860 Federal Census. He, too, is
believed to have served during the Civil War. But, no records of his military
service have been found.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 328, 361.

Notes:

Sarah Catherine Reagan was living with her parents in the 1840 and 1850
Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri and the 1860 Federal Census of
Bollinger County, Missouri.

Died in the Crooked Creek Township.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329, 361.

Sarah — Henry Zebulon Matthews. Henry (son of Edwin Matthews and Patsy Sparkman) was born 22 Dec 1842, , Gibson, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

James Gasney Reagan was listed with his parents in the 1850 Federal Census of
Madison County, Missouri and the 1860 Federal Census of Bollinger County,
Missouri.

On 27 July 1863, James Gasney enlisted as a private in Company M, 5th Regiment
of Missouri Volunteers during the Civil War. He was discharged on Friday, 8
July 1864 after serving 11 months 10 days duty. His widow Elmittie E. was
granted a pension on his military service record.

James Gasney was living with his parents at the time of the 1870 Federal Census
of Bollinger County. His occupation at that time was listed as farmer.

James G. and his wife Elmittie E. were listed in the 1880 Federal Census of
Bollinger County, Missouri. There were three children in the household: EffieV., age 8; William B., age 7; and Martha E., age 4.

They remained on the farm where he was born all of his life. The family bible
of Timothy Jr. went to James Gasney Ragan and in 1993 was in the possession of
a descendant of Rosa Octavina Reagan Grindstaff.

James Gasney Ragan was buried in the Rhods Chapel Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329, 362.

James married Elmitta Elvinta Matthews 11 Apr 1871, , Bollinger, Missouri. Elmitta (daughter of Edwin Matthews and Patsy Sparkman) was born 6 Apr 1847, , Gibson, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1926, , Bollinger, Missouri; was buried , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Henry Peterson Ragan appeared in his parent's listing in the 1850 Federal
Census of Madison County, Missouri, and again in the 1860 Federal Census of
Bollinger County, Missouri.

On 31 August 1864, Henry Peterson Ragan enlisted as a private in Company T,
50th Regiment of Missouri Infantry Volunteers during the Civil War. He was
discharged on 21 March 1865. These are records of his military service in the
National Archives.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329, 364.

Henry — Mary E. Miller. Mary (daughter of James Miller and Margaret) was born 1847, , Madison, Missouri; died 4 May 1901, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Margaret G. Ragan was listed with her parents in the 1850 Federal Census of
Madison County, Missouri and the 1860 Federal Census of Bollinger County,
Missouri.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329, 366

Margaret married Peter Krimminger 1867, , Bollinger, Missouri. Peter was born 1845, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Believed to have been buried in the family cemetery on the farm.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329.

Notes:

----------
Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 329.

Martha — Jonathan Krimminger. Jonathan was born 1843, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Catherine Reagan migrated with her parents to Missouri, then to Illinois.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 49.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 369.

Catherine married William H. Doty 10 Aug 1843, , MaCoupin, Illinois. William (son of Elijah Doty and Elizabeth) was born 2 Sep 1824, , Ohio; died 10 Aug 1907, Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma; was buried Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

John Reagan migrated with his parents to Missouri, Illinois, and then to Phelps
County, Missouri. He is buried in the Gourd Creek Cemetery (sometimes called
Huskey), Phelps County, Missouri.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 49.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370.

John married Mary 1870/1879, , Washington. Mary died Bef 1900. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Migrated with his parents to Missouri, then to Illinois. He was teacher,
farmer, and hardware store owner.

Buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

From "The Weekly Transcript" April 13, 1918

Palmyra, Macoupin Co. Ill.

Obituary

R. R. Ragan, an old and Honored Citizen, dies.

Richard R. Ragan, son of Joshua and Jane Ragan, was born Septeber the 3rd.
1828 in Sevier Co. Tenn, and departed this life in Palmyra, Ill. April the 8,
1916, age 87 years, 7 months and five days.

He, with his parents, moved to Missouri in 1831. Five years later they moved
to Illinois, settling in St. Clair Co., later in the same year they came to
Macoupin Co., first residing eight miles north of Carlinville and finally
coming to Palmyra.

Mr. Reagan made a profession of religion and accepted his Master as guide at
the age of 14, and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, remaining a very
faithful member the remaining seventy three years of his life. When Mr. Ragan
became of age he entered the profession of teaching school and followed this
vocation for seven years until 1856, at which time he turned his attention to
farming. He kept at this latter occupation until 1871, when after several
winters of teaching, he removed to Palmyra, Ill in the year 1876. Since that
time until a few years ago, Mr. Ragan was a hardware merchant in our vicinity.
He joined the free and accepted order of Masons, and was also a member of the
Grand Army Post number 278, having served in the Union Army during the days of
the Rebellion (Civil War). He was justice of the Peace for fifteen years.

R. R. Reagan was united in marriage to Sarah E. Patterson in 1853, and after
only five years of fellowship together she received the call triumphant in the
year 1857. One son was born to this union, John C. Ragan, now of St. Louis,
Mo. Mr. Ragan was again united in marriage in 1858 to Mrs. Margaret Simpson
Patterson. For 36 years they walked down life's road together in sympathy and
toil, and then God beckoned and she responded. To this union was born one child
Mrs. Rosa Belle Angelo. He was again united in Marriage in the year 1895 to
Mary E. Story, and for the remaining twenty some years of his life she has ever
been his faithful helpmate; with love and tenderness she has stood by his side
in all the trying moments of age and sickness, and today at this sad moment,
she is the chiefest among them who mourn his departure.

The mourners of the late Richard R. Ragan are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ragan; one
son, John C.; one daughter, Rose Angelo; five grandsons, Will, Ray and Albert
Ragan and Percy Angelo of Palmyra; and Reuben of Jacksonville; four grand
daughters, Mrs. Maurice Richie, Miss Una Angelo of Palmyra, and Mrs. Margaret
Fitzgerarld of Jacksonville; five great grand daughters, Irene, Hilda, Mildred
and Olive Ragan, and Margaret Dorks; two great grand sons Donald Ragan, and
Loren Richie, and besides these one brother, several more distant relatives and
a multitude of friends.

Palmyra, Ill. 4/29/1906

I, Richard R. Reagan, was born Sept. 3rd. 1828, in Sevier County East Tenn. My
Father's name was Joshua, Grand Father's name was Timothy and Grand Mother
Reagan's maiden name was Elizabeth Trigg. My Mother's name was Jane Huskey and
Grand Mother Huskey's maiden name was Jane Mill. I went with my parents to
Madison County Missouri, in the fall of 1828, where we resided till late in the
fall of 1835, when I again moved with the family to St. Clair County, Ill.,
where Father got a job of work for a month or two as wood chopper and rail
splitter on the banks of the Mississippi River. Then about June when the
family was again on the move we landed in Macoupin County, Ill., which has been
my home since the summer of 1836. Father bought a small farm on Hodges' Creek,
where he erected a log cabin; where we lived until the Spring of 1838, when we
resided on this place till the spring of 1844, when we emigrated to a farm which
Father bought in what is now Barr township. Here the family resided till Sept.
1856, when Father and Mother and the minor children moved to Phelps County,
Missouri, where after a few years Mother died. After the breaking out of the
war, Father and a few of the Children returned to Ill.

As to my own history, I would state; that I was converted in a Camp Meeting in
the fall of 1842, I think, and united with the M. E. Church in what is now Bird
Township. After some years the Church went down and most of the Class moved
their membership where it was rather inconvenient for me to attend; so I united
with the C. P. Church, it being very convenient for me to attend. After I moved
to Palmyra, I again united with the Methodist Church. I was first married to
Miss Sarah E. Patterson, in Oct. 1853. Of this union 2 children were born, one
of which died in infancy. The other (J. C. Reagan) lives. My wife died in Feb
1857. I was again married to my second wife, Margaret Simpson Patterson in
April, 1858. Of this marriage only one child was born, now Mrs. C. P. Angelo.
My second wife died in Oct. 1894.

I was again married to Miss Mary E. Story, of Queen City, Mo., Sept. 1895. My
wives were all members of the M. E. Church before their marriage. I was made
of Mason in about 1881, and am still a member. I belong to the G. A. Post No.
278, Palmyra, Ill.

I was enlisted in the Union Army, the first of Feb. 1865, and served a little
over 13 months; was discharged at Springfield, March, 3rd, 1866. After the
Pension Law of 1890 was passed, I applied under that Act for a pension and was
allowed a pension of 6 dollars per month. In due time I applied for an
increase of pension and kept it up till I was finally allowed a pension of
Twelve dollars per month, which comes very hand on in 3 months. Uncle Sam, I
think is very generous to his old boys.

Palmyra, Ill. May, 1906

Yesterday and today have been terrible cold for summertime. I do not know what
is to become of me. I must write a letter to Mother Story and also to Sister
Belle.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 49-50.
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370.

Richard married Sarah E. Patterson 3 Oct 1853. Sarah was born , Morgan, Illinois; died 1857, , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Margaret Simpson 28 Mar 1858, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Margaret (daughter of Jesse Simpson and Sarah) was born 11 Nov 1837, , Sangamon, Illinois; died 27 Oct 1894, Palmyra, Illinois; was buried Palmyra, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Mary E. Story 25 Sep 1895, Jacksonville, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Frank Story and Nancy McManus) was born 28 Mar 1851; died 4 Sep 1925, Palmyra, Illinois; was buried 6 Sep 1925. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Migrated with his parents to Missouri then to Illinois.

Prior to 1860, Robert Nelson and his wife Susannah Harris moved to Alton in
Madison County, Illinois. They were listed in the 1860 Federal Census there.
There was only one son in the household: Robert N., age 2.

Sometime before 1900, he and his wife Susannah Harris went to Milwaukee,
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 50.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370, 377.

Robert married Susanna Harris 1 Jan 1851, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Susanna was born Jan 1833, , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Isaac Huskey Ragan moved with his parents from his birthplace to St. Clair
County, Illinois in the "Fall of 1835." Then in "June of 1836", he went with
his parents to Macoupin County, Illinois.

He was listed as living with his parents in the 1840 and 1850 Federal Census of
Macoupin County, Illinois. About September 1856 he and his parents migrated to
Phelps County, Missouri. Here he lived until his marriage.

Isaac H. and Nancy J. were listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Phelps County,
Missouri. There were four children in the household. They were: James S.,
age 10; Martha J., age 8; Sarah J., age 6; and Susan J. L., age 3.

Isaac H. and his wife Nancy J. were also listed in the 1880 Federal Census of
Phelps County, Missouri. They now had seven children in the household. There
they were: James, age 20; Jane, age 18; Sarah, age 16; Susan, age 12; Eliza
A., age 10; William, age 4; and George W., age 2/12.

Isaac H. and Nanch J. divorced sometime during the 1880's.

Donald B. Reagn lists Isaac H. buried in the Huskey Cemetery.

Buried in Gourd Creek Cemetery, near Vida, Misouri.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 50.
"Joshua Reagan", Lula Shelton, 1982.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370.

Isaac married Nancy Jane Sullivan 6 Jan 1859, , Phelps, Missouri; divorced Yes, date unknown. Nancy (daughter of James Lawrence Sullivan and Martha Jackson) was born 28 Jul 1839, , Phelps, Missouri; died 15 Nov 1909, Lecoma, Dent, Missouri; was buried , Phelps, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Isaac married Josephine Davis 26 Mar 1888, , Miller, Missouri. Josephine was born 15 Mar 1845, , Cole, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370.

Notes:

James Miller "Madison" Ragan lived in Macoupin County, Illinois until the
migration to Phelps County, Missouri in the mid-1850s. Most of the family give
James' middle name as "Madison." The Watts Journal, (the original is housed in
the Western Historical Collection at The University of Missouri at Rolla)
corrected this to read as "James Miller Ragan."

James M. was listed with his parents in the 1840 and 1850 Federal Census of
Macoupin County, Illinois. In September 1856 he moved with them to Phelps
County, Missouri. He lived there until his marriage.

In 1870 he and his wife Susan J. were listed in the Federal Census of Macoupin
County, Illinois. There were three children and James' father in the
household: Jane, age 8; Marion, age 6; Elizabeth, age 3; and Joshua, age 66.
In June 1873 he and his wife Susan J. returned to Phelps County, Missouri.

James M. and Susan J. were again listed in the 1880 Federal Census of Phelps
County, Missouri. They now had five children in the home. They were: James
M., age 16; Elizabeth C., age 13; Isaac B., age 7; John W., age 4; and Frances
E., age 10 months.

Buried in the George Smith Cemetery, near Flat.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 50.
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 53.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370, 381, 382.

James married Susan James Sullivan 12 Apr 1861, , Phelps, Missouri. Susan (daughter of James Lawrence Sullivan and Martha Jackson) was born 25 Apr 1841, , Phelps, Missouri; died 10 Jun 1932; was buried , Phelps, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth Jane Ragan was listed with her parents in the 1840 and 1850 Federal
Census of Macoupin County, Illinois.

In September 1856 she moved with her parents to Phelps County, Missouri where
she lived until her marriage.

Buried in beside her husband in Prescott cemetery near Houston, Missouri.
----------
Reference:
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 68.
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370, 385.

Elizabeth married John Roberts 22 Apr 1858, , Phelps, Missouri. John was born 1836; died 1863. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Henry Keeney 22 Mar 1863, Rolla, Phelps, Missouri. Henry (son of Abner Keeney and Elizabeth Stogsdill) was born 1841, , Kentucky; died , Texas, Missouri; was buried , Texas, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Francis Marion Ragan lived in Macouping County, Illinois until leaving for his
military service with the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was listed
with his parents in the 1850 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. In
the 1860 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois, he was listed with his
brother, Richard Robinson Ragan.

Serving with the Confederate Army, Francis Marion Ragan enlisted as a private
in Company D, 8th Regiment of Missouri Infantry on 7 August 1862 at Eleven
Points Mill in Shannon County, Missouri. His term of enlistment was for three
years, or, the duration of the war. His personal description at the enlistment
was grey eyes, light hair, fair complexion, and was 5 feet 7 inches tall. He
was a Junior 2nd Lieutenant when his regiment surrendered at New Orleans,
Louisiana on 26 May 1865. He was a prisoner of war for a very short time and
was paroled on 7 June 1865 in Alexandria, Louisiana.

He returned home in late 1865 to Macoupin County, Illinois where his father was
living during the Civil War. He "was a school teacher at Lick Skillet school
near Palmyra in Macoupin County, Illinois. The little schoolhouse was still
standing" in 1993 according to direct descendants.

Francis Marion Ragan and his second wife Elizabeth were listed in the 1870
Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. He was appointed as administrator
for his father's estate by the Macoupin County Court after his father's death
13 October 1874. The final settlement was made in 1878.

After settling his father's estate, Francis Marion and his wife Elizabeth
migrated to Henderson County, Texas. In the 1880 Federal Census, they were
listed in Henderson County, Texas. There were two children in the household:
Lucy A., age 8; and Windrield B., age 1.

Francis Marion Ragan was buried in the Sonora Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 51.
"Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 70.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370, 386, 387.

Francis married Jane E. Farwell Sep 1866, , MaCoupin, Illinois. Jane was born 1850; died 27 Jul 1869, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Francis married Elizabeth Richie 1870. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Richie and Mary Keefhaver) was born 30 Jan 1854, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 4 Dec 1943, Eastland, Texas; was buried Eastland, Texas. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Martha J. Ragan was listed with her parents in the 1850 Federal Census of
Macoupin County, Illinois. About September 1856 she went with her parents to
Phelps County, Missouri.
----------
Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 48, 51.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 370, 393.

Martha married Thomas Jefferson Van Arsdale 1868. Thomas (son of Joseph Madison Van Arsdale and Lucinda Burford) was born 20 Jan 1843, , Missouri; died 24 Feb 1899, Keplar, Crawford, Kansas; was buried Keplar, Crawford, Kansas. [Group Sheet]