Willard Edward Maples: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

Willard Edward Maples was born 26 Jun 1894, Tennessee (son of Robert William Maples and Emaline Leasy Roberts); died Jan 1986, Georgia; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.

Other Events:

Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1930, Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia

Willard married Mary Virginia Trotter 18 Dec 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Alexander B. Trotter and Malinda Adeline Andes) was born 9 Oct 1896, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1968, Whitfield County, Georgia; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Roy Edward Maples was born 8 Dec 1919, Georgia; died 31 Dec 2002; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.
Lyman Coker Maples was born 7 Jul 1923, Georgia.
Robert Kenneth Maples was born 16 Aug 1926, Georgia; died 25 Mar 2006; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.
Wendell Dwight Maples was born 18 Oct 1928, Tennessee; died 12 Dec 1974; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.
Oliver William Maples was born 22 Aug 1933, Catoosa County, Georgia; died 21 Jan 1934, Catoosa County, Georgia; was buried 22 Jan 1934, Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.

Generation: 2

Robert William Maples was born 3 Aug 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Thomas Redmond Maples and Rachel Katherine Atchley); died 19 Nov 1956.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.

Robert married Emaline Leasy Roberts 5 Dec 1888. Emaline (daughter of James C. Roberts and Mary McCany "Polly" Lawson) was born 15 Oct 1865, Tennessee; died 7 Mar 1950, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

Emaline Leasy Roberts was born 15 Oct 1865, Tennessee (daughter of James C. Roberts and Mary McCany "Polly" Lawson); died 7 Mar 1950, Georgia.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.

Children:

James Arthur Maples was born 30 Aug 1891; died Oct 1975, Georgia.
1. Willard Edward Maples was born 26 Jun 1894, Tennessee; died Jan 1986, Georgia; was buried Whitfield Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Dalton, Whitfield County, Georgia.
Ethel Lee Maples was born 21 Dec 1898.

Generation: 3

Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

AFN: CFPM-2D
Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Redman A. Maples enlisted 22 September 1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He served in 16 major battles and was discharged 6 July 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. His personal description at the time was: 5' 8" in height, fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.

Thomas married Rachel Katherine Atchley 17 Aug 1861. Rachel (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark) was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark); died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.

Children:

Anna Elizabeth Maples was born 30 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
2. Robert William Maples was born 3 Aug 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 1956.
John Henry Maples was born 20 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1949; was buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
Sarah Jane "Sallie" Maples was born 15 Feb 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1944; was buried Nancy's Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Wilson Columbus Maples was born 23 Mar 1876.
Martha Ella Maples was born 28 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Apr 1926; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Mary Rosa Maples was born 10 Dec 1882, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1972; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lavator Cam Maples was born 10 Apr 1885; died 15 Feb 1984, Blount County, Tennessee.

James C. Roberts was born 2 Dec 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Phillip Roberts and Mary Adair); died 26 Feb 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Feb 1917, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.

James married Mary McCany "Polly" Lawson 12 Aug 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary was born 9 Oct 1827, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1913; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Mary McCany "Polly" Lawson was born 9 Oct 1827, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1913; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1900, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.

Children:

Margaret Elizabeth Roberts was born 2 Jul 1858, Tennessee; died 22 Dec 1933; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Mary M. Roberts was born 2 Feb 1860, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 1897; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Roberts was born 19 Dec 1861; died 9 Jan 1862; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Julia Ann Roberts was born 15 Mar 1863; died 9 Apr 1865; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
3. Emaline Leasy Roberts was born 15 Oct 1865, Tennessee; died 7 Mar 1950, Georgia.
Nannie Manerva "Nan" Roberts was born 7 Apr 1869, Tennessee; died 1 Dec 1933; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina (son of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

William Abijah Maples came as a baby with his parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805.

William Abijah Maples entered 30 acres of land in Richardson's Cove area on the watershed of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River adjoining his old tract according to an entry dated 16 November 1824. Also he entered 300 acres of land on Birds Creek adjoining David C. McMahan and Daniel Emert according to an entry dated 15 April 1837.

William Abijah Maples was listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee. His land was located in the Civil District No. 1&4 of Sevier County, Tennessee.

They were listed in the 1830 through 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and in the 1840 census listed as Abigah 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.

There is a record for settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Before the courthouse fire of 1856, John McMahan was appointed as administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Also, F. L. Emert was appointed as guardian for seven of the minor heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples at this time. There was a list of heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples ... N. L. King and wife, George Maples, Archible Maples, Will Maples - all received their shares prior to 17th day of June 1856; James M. Maples, 25th day of June 1860, David Maples, 25th day of June 1860, John Maples, 25th day of June 1860; Redman Maples, 25th day of Jun 1860; and Samuel Maples, 25th day of June 1860.

"E. M. G. Emert, constable of District 2, to bring to next court, Redman Maples, Samuel Maples, and Sarah Maples, poor children for the purpose of having them bound out." The date of this entry was 7 April 1856.

F. L. Emert, guardian of Redman Maples, Samual Maples, and Sarah Maples, renewed the security bond with Jas. D. Lawson and M. A. Rawlings 3 April 1860.

"On 24 November 1859 - Decree for Divorce: Abijah Maples vs. Rebecca Maples."

In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, William Abijah Maples was living with Calvin Fox's household. Also he was living with his son Redman Maples in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

William Abijah probably died in the area of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River.
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Reference:
"Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188-189.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

William married Elizabeth McMahan 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

Children:

Archibald Maples was born 1825, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1863; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
George Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Eva Rosanah Maples was born 23 Oct 1832, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1924; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Wilson Maples died See Notes.
Minerva Maples died See Notes.
Anna Maples was born 7 Mar 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
David Crockett Maples, Sr. was born 20 Oct 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
John Maples was born 1843, Tennessee.
4. Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Samuel McKinley "Bugler Sam" Maples was born 22 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Sarah E. Maples was born 7 Jun 1848, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1936; was buried Cane Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.

10.

Rev. Robert Smith Atchley was born 31 Mar 1818, Tennessee (son of Isaac Atchley, I and Elizabeth Smith); died 7 Jul 1880; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 178.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

Robert married Louisa Emmaline Clark 14 Aug 1842. Louisa (daughter of James O. Clark) was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

11.

Louisa Emmaline Clark was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee (daughter of James O. Clark); died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

Children:

Elizabeth Belinda Atchley was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
5. Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Robert Atchley was born Abt 1848, Tennessee.
Emily Atchley was born Abt 1856, Tennessee.
Louiza E. Atchley was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.

12.	William Phillip Roberts was born Abt 1803, Tennessee; was buried Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. William — Mary Adair. Mary was born Abt 1807, Tennessee; was buried Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

13.

Mary Adair was born Abt 1807, Tennessee; was buried Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Children:

6. James C. Roberts was born 2 Dec 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Feb 1917, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Barbara Alvira Roberts was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts was born 16 Jan 1837, Tennessee; died 23 May 1917, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 25 May 1917, Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Charles Roberts was born Abt 1837, Tennessee.
John Roberts was born Abt 1837, Tennessee.
Nancy Roberts was born Abt 1839, Tennessee.
Thomas Simeon Roberts was born Abt 1843, Tennessee.
Phillip William Roberts was born 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1877; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Malinda A. C. Roberts was born 11 Jun 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1884; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Margaret Roberts was born Abt 1847, Tennessee.