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George D. McMahan

Male 1923 - 1972  (48 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George D. McMahan was born 14 Dec 1923, Tennessee (son of John Wilson "Clubfoot" McMahan and Asa Evalina Townsend); died Jun 1972, Brownstown, Wayne County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 33.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32.

    George — Lelia Mary Thomas. Lelia was born 2 Jul 1927, Dayton, Ohio; died 22 Jun 2007, Berkley, Michigan; was buried Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Cecil McMahan
    2. McMahan
    3. Michael George McMahan
    4. McMahan
    5. McMahan
    6. McMahan
    7. McMahan
    8. McMahan
    9. McMahan

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Wilson "Clubfoot" McMahan was born 16 Jan 1874, Tennessee (son of Harrison "Harry" McMahan and Jane); died 24 Aug 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Aug 1924, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Always signed his name "John son of Harry".
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 28, 33.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 31.

    John — Asa Evalina Townsend. Asa (daughter of Rev. William Duett "Uncle Billy" Townsend and Nancy Caroline Emert) was born 19 Feb 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1963; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Asa Evalina Townsend was born 19 Feb 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. William Duett "Uncle Billy" Townsend and Nancy Caroline Emert); died 22 Jan 1963; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 28.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 132.

    Children:
    1. William Clell McMahan was born 1920, Tennessee.
    2. Sam Russell McMahan was born 12 Apr 1922, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1973; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 1. George D. McMahan was born 14 Dec 1923, Tennessee; died Jun 1972, Brownstown, Wayne County, Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Harrison "Harry" McMahan was born Abt 1832, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large).

    Notes:

    May be related to William "Gulger Bill" McMahan.
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 33.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 31.

    Harrison married Jane Abt 1860. Jane was born 1 Feb 1843; died 17 Feb 1877; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Jane was born 1 Feb 1843; died 17 Feb 1877; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 2. John Wilson "Clubfoot" McMahan was born 16 Jan 1874, Tennessee; died 24 Aug 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Aug 1924, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lucinda McMahan
    3. Matilda McMahan
    4. McMahan

  3. 6.  Rev. William Duett "Uncle Billy" Townsend was born 4 Jul 1859, Tennessee (son of James M. Townsend and Mary Evalina Young); died 4 Dec 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Dec 1937, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William D. Townsend was listed with parents in 1860 Cocke County, Tennessee
    Census.

    William Duett Townsend was a minister and farmer living on route 9, Shady
    Grove, 13th district, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    SMHS has middle initial listed as "M".
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 26, 28.
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group sheets.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 132.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 259.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies," Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 437.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 216.

    William — Nancy Caroline Emert. Nancy (daughter of James Daniel Emert and Asa Butler) was born 9 Feb 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Dec 1934, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Caroline Emert was born 9 Feb 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Daniel Emert and Asa Butler); died 13 Dec 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Dec 1934, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 28.
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 259.

    Children:
    1. James McCoully Townsend was born 3 Jul 1883, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1976.
    2. 3. Asa Evalina Townsend was born 19 Feb 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1963; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lillie Ethel Townsend was born 2 Feb 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jul 1968; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. George Alexander Townsend was born 30 Aug 1892; died 27 Apr 1974.
    5. Lemnel Bognard "Lem" Townsend was born 28 Mar 1894; died 21 Feb 1948.
    6. June Westly Townsend was born 1 Jun 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1994; was buried Island Home Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee.
    7. Theresa Jane Townsend was born 7 Oct 1898, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1987; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Crockett McMahanDavid Crockett McMahan was born 10 Oct 1796, Grayson County, Virginia (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 4 Apr 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: NGC6-P7

    Notes:

    Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 0-5 years, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.

    In 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee listed as farmer with property worth $3000. Others living in houshold are:

    Richard Worthy 26 male laborer born in South Carolina,
    Heny Rich 10 male born in Tennessee in school,
    William Rich 8 male born in Tennessee in school,
    Mary Pentleton 16 female race = M, born in Tennessee,
    Martha Pentleton 14 female race = M, born in Tennessee.
    William Pentleton 10 male race = M born in Tennessee,
    Winna Phillips age 40 born in Tennessee.

    David Crockett McMahan suffered from rheumatism and died of stomach trouble in Richardsons Cove.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Cliff Manis
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

    David — Mary Large. Mary (daughter of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian) was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina; died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Large was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina (daughter of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian); died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Location of birth may be Newberry County, South Carolina.

    John Radford lists death as 20 March 1853.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    genserv2, Cliff Manis
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

    Children:
    1. Archibald D. McMahan was born 31 Mar 1817, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1883; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel McMahan was born 1819, , Tennessee.
    3. John McMahan was born 21 Nov 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1892, , Madison, Alabama.
    4. Redmond McMahan was born 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. McNulty McMahan was born 19 Jun 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Elenore Brunetta "Nellie" McMahan was born 29 Jan 1829, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 15 Aug 1831, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1909; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 4. Harrison "Harry" McMahan was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
    9. Anna McMahan was born 1833, Tennessee.
    10. Mary Elender McMahan was born 1835, Tennessee.
    11. David Crockett McMahan, Jr. was born 28 Mar 1836, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1852; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 12.  James M. Townsend was born 3 Sep 1835, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of John Townsend and Mary "Polly" Baldridge); died 1 Apr 1876; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1860 Cocke County, Tennessee Census near John and Polly Townsend.

    James M. Townsend served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was Private, 5th Tennessee Calvary enlisted for one year in 1862 discharged in 1863. James Townsend along with his brother Thomas were accused of murder in Blount County, Tennessee. He fled to Sevier County, Tennessee about 1869. No evidence was given to prove his guilt. The Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census listed him as a farmer with $500 personal property and $179 worth of land.

    Charter member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee where he is buried with his wife.

    Kathy Townsend lists parents as Thomas and Mary (Robinson) Townsend. However, based on Cocke County 1850 and 1860 census, James seems to be son of John and Mary "Polly" Townsend.
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 15, 23, 26, 28, 111, 112.

    James — Mary Evalina Young. Mary (daughter of Young and Theresa Paine) was born 17 Jun 1846, Tennessee; died 1 Oct 1901; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Mary Evalina Young was born 17 Jun 1846, Tennessee (daughter of Young and Theresa Paine); died 1 Oct 1901; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1860 Census of Cocke County, Tennessee with husband and first son.

    Mary E. Townsend was listed as charter member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church of Sevier County, Tennessee on 24 March 1871.
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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 28, 111, 112.

    Children:
    1. 6. Rev. William Duett "Uncle Billy" Townsend was born 4 Jul 1859, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Dec 1937, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. James Millard Townsend was born 1 Mar 1861, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1926; was buried Deep Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    3. Elbert Grovan Townsend was born 1 Mar 1863, Tennessee; died 9 Jul 1904; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Townsend was born 10 Apr 1865; died 19 Apr 1865.
    5. Harriet Maranda Townsend was born 5 May 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; was christened 26 Sep 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 May 1919; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. George Matson Townsend was born 13 Sep 1869, Tennessee; died 29 Oct 1937; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Theresa Angelina "Aunt Tex" Townsend was born 25 Aug 1871, Tennessee; was christened 26 Sep 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jan 1941; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Jettey Etter Townsend was born 28 May 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1918; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 14.  James Daniel Emert was born 11 Dec 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Frederick Sanders Emert and Malinda D. Maxwell); died 27 Sep 1870; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 258, 259.

    James married Asa Butler Abt 1852, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Asa (daughter of Horatio B. Butler and Mary Jane Trotter) was born 24 Nov 1832, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Asa Butler was born 24 Nov 1832, Tennessee (daughter of Horatio B. Butler and Mary Jane Trotter); died 6 Sep 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 258, 259.

    Children:
    1. Mary E. Emert was born 1853, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Melinda Jane Emert was born 3 Oct 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Feb 1899; was buried Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Giles Caton Emert was born 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1938; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 7. Nancy Caroline Emert was born 9 Feb 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Dec 1934, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha B. Emert was born 24 Aug 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1898; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. John Redmond Emert was born 23 Apr 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1922; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Lemuel B. "Lem" Emert was born 6 Sep 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Sep 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James L. "Jim" Emert was born 23 Sep 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Oct 1952; was buried New Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.


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