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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ashley Rolen was born 12 Aug 1921, Tennessee (son of Beecher R. Rolen and Sarah E. Shults); died 23 Dec 1973, Monterey County, California.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Military Service: 22 Dec 1945, Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Enlistment


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Beecher R. Rolen was born 19 May 1891, Tennessee (son of Archibald R. Rolen and Elvira "Vira" Henry); died 7 Jan 1977, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Stockcreek Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Buried in Stock Creek Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 35.

    Beecher — Sarah E. Shults. Sarah (daughter of William Melvin Shultz and Mary Alice King) was born 14 Oct 1900, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1974; was buried Stockcreek Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah E. Shults was born 14 Oct 1900, Tennessee (daughter of William Melvin Shultz and Mary Alice King); died 26 Nov 1974; was buried Stockcreek Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 1, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 1. Ashley Rolen was born 12 Aug 1921, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1973, Monterey County, California.
    2. Eva L. Rolen was born 1925; died 25 Mar 1925; was buried Henrys Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Agnes Rolen was born 26 Aug 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Apr 2017; was buried 17 Apr 2017, Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Gordon R. Rolen was born 22 Jan 1929; died 21 Jan 1971, Knox County, Tennessee.
    5. Coy Ray Rolen was born 22 Dec 1931, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1997, Sonoma County, California.
    6. Archie Rolen
    7. Otha Blaine Rolen was born 15 May 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Dec 1993; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Patricia Ann "Patsy" Rolen was born 25 May 1943; died 19 Jun 1983, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Archibald R. Rolen was born 15 Mar 1860, Tennessee (son of Wilson Rolen and Mary "Polly" Williams); died 11 Oct 1931; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1910 Census list Arch and Vira married 24 years with seven children, five still living.
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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 35.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Archibald — Elvira "Vira" Henry. Elvira (daughter of Russell Jones Henry and Susan "Susie" Ogle) was born 25 Mar 1863, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1924; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elvira "Vira" Henry was born 25 Mar 1863, Tennessee (daughter of Russell Jones Henry and Susan "Susie" Ogle); died 6 Sep 1924; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 35.

    Children:
    1. Susan "Susie" Rolen was born 10 Jul 1889, Tennessee; died 13 Apr 1972; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mollie Rolen was born 3 Feb 1889; died 13 Jun 1890; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Beecher R. Rolen was born 19 May 1891, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1977, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Stockcreek Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. Minnie Carlee Rolen was born 23 Feb 1894; died 21 Jun 1911; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Rolen was born 18 Feb 1896; died See Notes; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Hobart Rolen was born 24 Sep 1897; died 20 Nov 1967; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Rolen was born 23 May 1901; died 21 Aug 1934; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  William Melvin Shultz was born 20 Jun 1873, Tennessee (son of Martin H. Shultz and Sarah McCarter); died 14 Oct 1927; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 43.

    William — Mary Alice King. Mary (daughter of Pleasant "Pleas" King and Deborah Malinda Dodgen) was born 5 Jul 1884, Tennessee; died 28 May 1941; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Alice King was born 5 Jul 1884, Tennessee (daughter of Pleasant "Pleas" King and Deborah Malinda Dodgen); died 28 May 1941; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died young.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 258.

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah E. Shults was born 14 Oct 1900, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1974; was buried Stockcreek Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. Hubert James Shults was born 1 Jun 1905, Tennessee; died 29 Jun 1987; was buried Chinquapin Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Belva Shults was born 6 Aug 1907, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1982; was buried Fowler Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mintha Ollie Belle Shults was born 26 Nov 1911, Tennessee; died 8 Jul 1960; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Minnie Ezalee Shults was born 10 Mar 1913, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1968; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Una V. Shults was born 13 Feb 1917, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1982; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    7. Conley Ray Shults was born 6 Jan 1919; died 8 Nov 1984; was buried Coker Hill Cemetery.
    8. Dee Beecher Shults was born 18 Jan 1921, Tennessee; died 23 Oct 1946; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Wilson Rolen was born 13 Apr 1839, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan); died 27 Feb 1904; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1850 Census lists Wilson as William.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Wilson — Mary "Polly" Williams. Mary (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin) was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" WilliamsMary "Polly" Williams was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin); died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Rosa Lee Downey lists surname as Wilson.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Children:
    1. 4. Archibald R. Rolen was born 15 Mar 1860, Tennessee; died 11 Oct 1931; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel R. Rolen was born 27 Feb 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1883.
    3. Nancy E. Rolen was born 20 Feb 1865; died 4 Mar 1866.
    4. Anna Rolen was born 20 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1950; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha Rolen was born 18 Nov 1868, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1954; was buried Friendsville Baptist Church Cemetery.
    6. Harrison C. Rolen was born 26 Jun 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Feb 1952, Frye Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William Rolen was born 30 Dec 1875, Tennessee; died Bef 1911.
    8. John Rolen was born 23 Aug 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1958; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. James Rolen was born 6 Feb 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1947; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Russell Jones Henry was born 7 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Robert Henry); died 11 Apr 1917; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: 6 Jun 1855, Warren County, Iowa; Warrant 51210
    • Military Service: 26 Sep 1863; Enlistment
    • Military Discharge: 11 Sep 1865
    • Census: 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Co. E 9th Tn. Cav. in Civil War.

    SMHS lists death as 11 Apr 1880. This instead is his first wife's death date.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174."In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 470.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 187, 389.

    Russell married Susan "Susie" Ogle Abt 1856, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon) was born 1 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1880; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susan "Susie" Ogle was born 1 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon); died 11 Apr 1880; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in the Henry graveyard, just three miles beyond New Salem Church.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 470.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Children:
    1. William M. "Bill" Henry was born 2 Feb 1857, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1896; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah "Sallie" Henry was born 20 Aug 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1942; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Henry was born 30 Apr 1861, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1917; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 5. Elvira "Vira" Henry was born 25 Mar 1863, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1924; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. John Edward Henry was born 20 Aug 1865, Tennessee; died 24 Aug 1947; was buried Arch Shultz Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Martin H. ShultzMartin H. Shultz was born 20 Dec 1845, Tennessee (son of John R. Shultz and Delilah Williams); died 7 Jun 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Jun 1920, Shults Cemetery, Rocky Flats, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40, 43.

    Martin married Sarah McCarter 28 Jan 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Jeremiah M. McCarter and Nancy Jane Chambers) was born Jun 1851, Tennessee; was buried Shults Cemetery, Rocky Flats, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Sarah McCarter was born Jun 1851, Tennessee (daughter of Jeremiah M. McCarter and Nancy Jane Chambers); was buried Shults Cemetery, Rocky Flats, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40, 43.

    Children:
    1. 6. William Melvin Shultz was born 20 Jun 1873, Tennessee; died 14 Oct 1927; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Jeremiah M. Shultz was born 16 Dec 1871, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Apr 1941, Kear-Loveday, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. James Thomas "Tom" Shultz was born 28 Sep 1873, Tennessee; died 28 Jul 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jul 1919, Shults Cemetery, Rocky Flats, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. John R. Shults was born 25 May 1876, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 1940, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 2 Oct 1940, Caton Grove Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. Nancy Jane Shultz was born 25 Feb 1878, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1935; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Samuel Turner Shultz was born 5 Dec 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1944, South Point, Gaston County, North Carolina; was buried 13 May 1944, Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, Gaston County, North Carolina.
    7. Rufus Birdwell Shults was born 15 Sep 1881, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1961, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Nov 1961, Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Delilah E. "Lyla" Shultz was born Sep 1883, Tennessee.
    9. Hannah L. Shultz was born 15 Jul 1885, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 1948, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 20 Mar 1948, Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Rutha Cordelia Shultz was born Jul 1887.

  7. 14.  Pleasant "Pleas" King was born Mar 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Nathaniel King, Jr. and Sarah "Sally" Ogle).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 252, 258.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Pleasant married Deborah Malinda Dodgen 20 Sep 1879, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Deborah was born 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1890/1895. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Deborah Malinda Dodgen was born 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1890/1895.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 252, 258.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie" King was born 27 Oct 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Apr 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Apr 1952, Black Oak Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel A. King was born Mar 1881.
    3. 7. Mary Alice King was born 5 Jul 1884, Tennessee; died 28 May 1941; was buried Webbs Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Armintha King was born 10 Dec 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Oct 1970; was buried Indian Ridge Cemetery, Blaine, Grainger County, Tennessee.
    5. Lillie D. King was born Nov 1889, Tennessee.


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