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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Eziekial Conner was born 1859, Tennessee (son of Robert R. "Bob" Conner and Amillia "Milly" Ogle).

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 195, 197.

    Eziekial married Eliza F. Shults 16 Feb 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of John S. Shultz and Harriet D. McMahan) was born 1866, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert R. "Bob" Conner was born 15 Apr 1830, Haywood County, North Carolina (son of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 31 Mar 1914; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 111.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 195, 218.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.

    Robert married Amillia "Milly" Ogle Abt 1846, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Amillia (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born 1 Apr 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 May 1909; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Amillia "Milly" Ogle was born 1 Apr 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 18 May 1909; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Amillia and Robert's family appear in the Sevier County Federal Census Records, 1850 through 1880.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 111.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 195, 218.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.

    Children:
    1. Samuel Conner was born 8 Mar 1848, Tennessee; died 5 Apr 1897; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William M. Conner was born 18 Apr 1850, Tennessee; died 31 Mar 1932; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Nancy Levady "Vada" Conner was born 1852, Tennessee; died Abt 1888; was buried Fighting Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Robert Crawford Conner was born 10 Mar 1854, Tennessee; died 24 Mar 1920; was buried Laurel Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Avery Conner was born 1857, Tennessee.
    6. 1. Eziekial Conner was born 1859, Tennessee.
    7. John A. Conner was born 26 Jan 1861, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1923.
    8. Arbizena Conner was born 1863, Tennessee; died 19 Jun 1888.
    9. Richard C. Conner was born 1865, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah Ellen Conner was born 25 May 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Oct 1966; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Martha L. Conner was born 3 Jan 1871; died 22 Jan 1930; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Columbus L. "Lum" Conner was born 21 Feb 1872; died 26 Jan 1960; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel Conner was born 1785 (son of Samuel Conner, II); died 1837/1840; was buried Chambers Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    It is believed that Samuel Conner was named for his grandfather Samuel Conner. Family tradition says "Samuel Conner is said to be of red Irish ancestry while some of his younger generations is crossed with 'Black Dutch'." Samuel Conner was listed in the 1790 Federal Census of Lincoln County, North Carolina.

    On 24 September 1819, Samuel Conner bought 100 acres of land from John Hyde for $150.00. This land was located "on South West side of Natahala Johns Fork of the Oconaluftee River..." in Haywood County, North Carolina, now part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    Samuel Conner was listed in the 1820 Federal Census of Haywood County, North Carolina. There was one male and two females born 1810/1820; one female born 1794/1804; one male born 1775/1794; and one male born before 1775 in the household.

    Samuel Conner was listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Haywood County, North Carolina. There was one male and two females born 1825/1830; one female born 1820/1825; one male and one female bor 1815/1820; two females born 1810/1815; and one male and female born 1780/1790 in the household. Their eldest daughter, Susannah, was already married to John Watson and lived next door to Samuel Conner in the 1830 census.

    On 4 April 1834 Samuel Conner bought 84 acres of land from Jacob Couches for $120.00. This land was located "on both sides of the North Fork of Oconaluftee River" and joined his land in Haywood County, North Carolina, now part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    The Oconalufty Baptist Church was organized on 6 June 1836. Samuel Conner and his wife Nancy Swearingen joined the church as charter members.

    The Oconalufty Baptist Church "resolved that we have our Church meetings at Both Brothers Samuel Conners & Jacob Mignes (Seigor) Each one in their turn for conven[ience] of the Aged & infirm until we get a Regular meeting house and that we have a prayer meeting at Brother S. Conner & Brother Minges on each Fork of sd river Between Each Monthly meeting Each one in its turn."

    Samuel Conner died at his homeplace on the waters of Ocanalufty River. Exact date of death and burial site have not been located.

    It was indicated that one of Samuel Conner's heirs had not received their share in the estate. There is a Power of Attorney in Jackson County, North Carolina - it is given below:

    "State of North Carlina)
    Henderson County )

    "Know all men by these presents that we Busrod Conner & wife Massee Conner heirs at law of the estate of Samuel Conner Deceased have this day constituted and appointed B. M. Enloe our legal and lawful attorney to settle with Joel Conner in all matters pertaining to our interest in the said estate of Samuel Conner Dec'd as full & as lawfully as if we were present at the settling thereof and we further authorzie the said B. M. Enloe to sell and dispose of all our interst in the land owned by sd Samuel Conner Dec'd as full as if we present doing thereof

    "In testimony whereof we have set our hands and seals this the 12th June 1859

    "Attest His
    Joseph Masewell Bushrod X Conner (Seal)
    James Masewell Mark
    Her
    Massee X Conner (Seal)
    Mark

    "State of North Carolina)
    Jackson County )

    "Court of Pleas and Quarter Session - June Term 1859, the foregoing power of attorney was duly proven before me by the oath of James Maxwell subscribing witnesses thereto & recorded - let it be registered - certified the 22nd September 1859

    A. M. Enloe, Clear"

    From the Abstract of Titles for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, "we do not find any conveyance from Samuel Conner for either of the tracts conveyed to him by the foregoing deeds. He was one of the earliest settlers on Ocona Lufty River and he and those under whom he claims have been in the continuous posession of these lands for nearly a century." (This note was written in 1920's/1930's)
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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 66.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 183-184, 185, 217.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 285.

    Samuel — Nancy Swearingen. Nancy (daughter of Samuel Swearingen, III and Massey) was born 1792, Burke County, North Carolina; died Jan 1854; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy Swearingen was born 1792, Burke County, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Swearingen, III and Massey); died Jan 1854; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Nancy Swearingen Conner, widow of Samuel Conner, and her two sons, Robert and
    Andrew, received their letters of dismission from the Oconalufty Baptist Church
    in March 1847 meeting. Shortly after March 1847, Nancy Swearingen Conner and
    her two sons migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee. The rest of Samuel Conner's
    family was already married and lived in Sevier County, Tennessee except Joel S.
    Conner who remained in Swain County, North Carolina.

    Nancy Swearingen Conner was listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County,
    Tennessee as the head of household with her son Andrew at home.

    The SMHS lists birth date as 1790
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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 66, 67.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 184, 217.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 285.

    Children:
    1. Susannah "Susie" Conner was born 1810, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 11 Feb 1871; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary "Polly" Conner was born 1813, Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    3. Massey Conner was born 1816, , Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    4. Joel Samuel Conner was born 14 May 1819, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 30 Apr 1899; was buried Chambers Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.
    5. Jane "Jennie" Conner was born 1820, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 19 Feb 1898, Sugarlands, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nancy "Nan" Conner was born 11 Feb 1823, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 28 Mar 1890, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina; died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Rebecca "Becky" Conner was born 1828, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 13 May 1892, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 2. Robert R. "Bob" Conner was born 15 Apr 1830, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 31 Mar 1914; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Andrew J. "Andy" Conner was born Nov 1832, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 25 Nov 1887; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  William "Black Bill" Ogle was born 1790, Edgefield County, South Carolina (son of William "Billy" Ogle and Martha Jane Huskey); died 25 Aug 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cole Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William came with his mother and the family to Sevier County, Tennessee as early as 1805, soon after the death of his father.

    From RECORD OF COMMISSIONS OF OFFICERS IN THE TENNESSEE MILITIA 1796-1811, compiled by Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, William Ogle was commissioned as a Lieutenant of the 11th Regiment of Sevier County, Tennessee on 14 Februeary 1811 by the governor of the State of Tennessee.

    William Ogle was one of the first settlers in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. No land records prior to 1824 were found for William Ogle, but it is shown by Richard Reagan's early grants that William Ogle and his brother, Isaac Ogle, entered land adjoining the Richard Reagan's land on Mill Creek. This ran from Mill Creek upward to the area below the Cherokee Orchard, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As his sons and daughters became of age, he gave them these lands. He moved to the Sugarlands area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

    William Ogle is listed on the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    He and Nancy were members of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church.

    William Ogle was appointed as one of nine commissioners of the Sevier County Turnpike Company in 1841. It was "for the purpose of receiving subscription to the amount of twenty five thousand dollars to be applied to the purpose of making a turnpike road from the northern termination of the Smoky Mountain Turnpike road in Sevier County, Tennessee to some point on the most practical leading routes."

    William Ogle and his family appeared in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    An affidavit found in the Sevier County Courthouse, by R. R. Reagan and Mark Roberts, states that William Ogle left a will but that it was destroyed in the courthouse fire of 1856. The affidavit stated that his wife, Nancy be supported and have the use of both real and personal property during her lifetime. At her death, the lands "should be equally divided between his sons, James, Henry, and William Ogle; personal property is to be equally divided between all his sons and daughters with the exception of Thomas I. Ogle, husband of his daughter, Sarah Ogle of twelve and half dollars which was to be deducted from his and her share."

    In the GUARDIANS, EXECUTORS and ADMINISTRATORS Settlement Book for Sevier County, Tennessee, there is a record for the estate of William Ogle. This gives a list of the living heirs of William Ogle. Quoted from the aforesaid book, "the above statement shows that there is in the hand of the Executor, the sum of $88.06/100 dollars to be divided among eleven heirs, to wit, William, James, Henry, & Thomas Ogle, Robert Conner & wife Milly, Samuel Watson & wife Martha, David Reagan & wife Jane, the heirs of Joseph Anderson & wife Mary, John Huskey and wife Elizabeth, the heirs of Aaron Ogle, and the heirs of David Watson & wife Rachel. So that Thomas Ogle may receive eleven & 25/100 dollars less than either of the other heirs.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 140, 262-263.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.

    William married Nancy Bohanon Abt 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Henry Bohanon and Amillia Shotwell) was born 1795, Virginia; died 3 Jun 1869; was buried Cole Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Bohanon was born 1795, Virginia (daughter of Henry Bohanon and Amillia Shotwell); died 3 Jun 1869; was buried Cole Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Nancy was living with a son, William (Ned) Ogle in 1860. It is said that she was buried with her husband in a very old cemetery near Huskey Gap in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This must be the Cole Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 140, 262-263.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 139, 141.

    Children:
    1. James Ogle was born 1812, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1858/1860.
    2. William W. "Ned" Ogle was born 7 Jan 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Aug 1874; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah "Sally" Ogle was born Aug 1816, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1901; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Jane "Jennie" Ogle was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary Ogle was born 1820, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Aaron Ogle was born 1822, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1849/1850, Gilmer County, Georgia.
    7. Henry Ogle was born Mar 1824, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 May 1904; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Elizabeth Ogle was born 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rachel Ogle was born 1828, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1859; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 3. Amillia "Milly" Ogle was born 1 Apr 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 May 1909; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Martha "Patsy" Ogle was born 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Jun 1902; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Samuel Conner, II was born 1750 (son of Samuel Conner); was buried Chambers Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Jacob Conner was born 1783; died 7 Oct 1862; was buried Dock Conner Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.
    2. 4. Samuel Conner was born 1785; died 1837/1840; was buried Chambers Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.

  2. 10.  Samuel Swearingen, III was born Abt 1750, Edgecombe County, North Carolina (son of Samuel Swearingen, Jr. and Mary Bolling).

    Notes:

    Samuel Swearingen III came with his parents as lad to Anson County, North
    Carolina.

    Samuel Swearingen III entered several land entries in Burke County, North
    Carolina on 22 December 1779. It located in the watershed of the North Fork of
    Upper Creek in Burke County, North Carolina.

    Samuel Swearingen III and his wife were listed in the 1790 Federal Census of
    Burke County, North Carolina. This shows there was one white male over 16
    years of age and six white females - all ages in the household.

    On 16 October 1807, Samuel Swearingen III of Buncombe County, North Carolina
    bought 150 acres of land from Benjamin Parks of Buncombe County, North
    Carolina. This land was located on "a black walnut on the North Fork of Socoh
    Creek on the East side of a branch on the side of a mountain above the
    Mill...". [It is believed that this land is part of Cherokee Indians
    Reservation.]
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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 216.

    Samuel married Massey Abt 1770, , Anson, North Carolina. Massey was born Bef 1754, North Carolina; was buried Aft 1811, Haywood County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  3. 11.  Massey was born Bef 1754, North Carolina; was buried Aft 1811, Haywood County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Given name may be Massa, location of birth not confirmed.
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    Reference:
    ccaine@halcyon.com (Carolyn Caine), 1995.

    Children:
    1. Mary Swearingen was born 1780, Burke County, North Carolina.
    2. Swearingen was born 1782, Burke County, North Carolina.
    3. Martha "Patsy" Swearingen was born 1772, Burke County, North Carolina; died Aft 1850, , Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    4. Jane Swearingen was born 7 Oct 1785, Burke County, North Carolina; died 9 Nov 1867; was buried New Beck-Huskey Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.
    5. Elizabeth Massey Swearingen was born 1788, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1848.
    6. 5. Nancy Swearingen was born 1792, Burke County, North Carolina; died Jan 1854; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  4. 12.  William "Billy" OgleWilliam "Billy" Ogle was born Abt 1756, New Castle County, Delaware (son of Thomas Ogle and Elizabeth Robeson); died Abt Mar 1803; was buried Edgefield County, South Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: M909-B7

    Notes:

    From "Rowan County, North Carolina Court Minutes 1773-1786", William Ogle, with his brothers Thomas and Hercules Ogle, is listed in "Names of Persons who have not taken the Oath of Allegiance in Captain Cox's District." The date of the entry is 1778. Family traditions say that he served in the Revolutionary War.

    William Ogle and his brothers, Thomas Jr. ad Hercules Ogle, were listed in Captain Cox's District, 1778 Tax List of Rowan County, North Carolina.

    Some records say William Ogle was an Indian trader, other say that he was a minister of the gospel. In the deeds from Rowan County, North Carolina, he described himself as a planter or yeoman.

    In 1785 William and his family were living in Wilkes County, Georgia, according to "1785 Tax List of Wilkes County, Georgia". They settled in Edgefield District, South Carolina, prior to 1790. He was listed as the head of household in 1790 and 1800 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South
    Carolina.

    On 19 Oct 1795, Thomas Ogle of Grayson County, Virginia deeded 100 acres of land in Rowan County, North Carolina, to "William Ogle of Edgefield County, state of South Carolina". William later sold this same tract of land to Mark Cole and Jacob Skeene on 30 Oct 1795 (Deed Book 14, p 178 and p 179/80).

    On 7 March 1796, William Ogle added to his holdings in Edgefield District, South Carolina, another 100 acres of land purchased from George Hagood. This land was situated on "the branches of Rockey Creek, waters of Savannah River" (Deed Book 13, p 198).

    Family traditions say William Ogle had planned to migrate to Tennessee. But at that time, there was an epidemic of a most dreaded disease in the backcountry of South Carolina. It is believed that before William Ogle could make arrangements to dispose of his land, he contracted this disease and died.

    Other sources say he built the first known structure in the Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee area. They say he hunted with Indian friends in the area and decided to build a cabin and move his family there. He cut and hewed the logs, and then returned home "to grow a crop" in order to bring supplies for his family's survival for some time. While there, an epidemic of malaria broke out and William died of the fever.

    Between the date of his will, 26 Feb 1803, and the date of probate, 5 March 1803, William Ogle died and was survived by his wife, Martha and his children, five sons and two daughters. He is buried in the Fruit Hill area.

    In his will William said, "I give unto my son Harculous Ogle that Hundred Acres of Land he Now lives. Also the remainder of the Land is to be Divided among four Boys except a Child's Share which I give unto My beloved Wife Polly Ogle (Martha in the 1811 deed). Also I give unto my beloved daughter Rebecca (Mc) Carter a cow and Calf, bed and furniture, Pot and Some other furniture. Also I
    give unto my beloved grandson William (Mc) Carter a young sow. Also the rest of the property to be Equally among all the rest of my children except my beloved Wife which draws a Child's share." His will was recorded in Edgefield County, South Carolina, Will Book "A", box 22, #783.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 138-139.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 6.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 3.

    William married Martha Jane Huskey Abt 1778, Rowan County, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of John Frederick Huskey and Rebecca Washington) was born 9 Dec 1756, Wake County, North Carolina; died Bef Jul 1826, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Martha Jane HuskeyMartha Jane Huskey was born 9 Dec 1756, Wake County, North Carolina (daughter of John Frederick Huskey and Rebecca Washington); died Bef Jul 1826, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Martha Jane Huskey Ogle was part Indian.

    After the death of William, Martha took her five sons and two daughters for a short visit with relatives in Virginia. Her brother, Peter Huskey, and his family then accompanied them on their long trip to the East Tennessee area to establish their home.

    They were in the Sevier County, Tennessee as early as 1805. There is a record in Tennessee State Library and Archives that shows Hercules and Thomas Ogle sold land to William Murphy in 1807. This land was situated in the area of "mouth of Walden's Creek" in Sevier County, Tennessee.

    On 19 January 1811, Martha Ogle, "relict of William Ogle" and her sons relinquished to James Atchison of Edgefield County, South Carolina their claim on the property that William Ogle had bought from George Hagood in 1796. This deed of conveyance was recorded in Deed Book 31, p 291/92 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

    According to the church minutes of "Fork of Little Pigeon Church", Martha Ogle was the one of the group of people from White Oak Flats Community that asked the Fork of Little Pigeon Church to establish a church in White Oak Flats as an arm of the church in Sevierville in December 1817.

    Sometime between December 1817 to July 1826, Martha Ogle died and was buried in Gatlinburg, Tennessee behind Hays House Restaurant.

    Some researchers claim her given name should not include Jane.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 37-38.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 6.
    IGI, Batch 8113402, Sheet 49, Source Call Number 1260889, Film, also, Film
    449514, Ordinance # 280.., Temple Swiss.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 3.
    Ruth Tolson, rutht@bath.rang.k12.va.us, 11 May 2001.

    Children:
    1. Hercules "Hike" Ogle was born 1780, South Carolina; died Abt 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Rebecca Ogle was born 1782, North Carolina; died Abt 1870/1880; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Thomas J. Ogle was born 1784, Wilkes County, Georgia; died 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. John "Johnny" Ogle was born 1786, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 1841, Blount County, Tennessee.
    5. Isaac "Shucky" Ogle was born 1788, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 2 Sep 1881; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 6. William "Black Bill" Ogle was born 1790, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 25 Aug 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cole Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Ann Ogle was born 1793, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 1872/1880, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  6. 14.  Henry BohanonHenry Bohanon was born 1760, Halifax, Virginia (son of Henry Bohannon and Susanna Fretwell); died Abt 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Family tradition says Henry Bohannon served in the American Revolution from the state of Virginia. A record in Virginia State Library's "List of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia" showed Henry Bohannon served as a private in the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, Light Dragoon, commanded by Captain Robert Boling for a three year enlistment, 6 July 1778 to Jun 1781. The regiment was raised from the area south of James River for the relief of General Nathaniel Greene in the South during the Revolutionary War.

    In Virginia Soldiers of 1776 by Louis A. Burgess, it was found that apparently this same Henry Bohannon received bounty warrant number 1394 for 100 acres on 6 July 1781 and bounty warrant number 1390 for 200 acres on 23 June 1783 from the State of Virginia. It was for his Revolutionary War service in the Continental Line. As late as 1856, the records show the bounty warrants were not redeemed. It is believed this Henry Bohannon went to the state of South Carolina, and later to Sevier County, Tennessee, rather than into the Kentucky and Ohio military district under the auspices of the state of Virginia.

    In 1790 Federal Census of Ninety-six District, Abbevile County, South Carolina, there was 1 white male over 16 years; 4 white females in the household ... Henry Bohannon and his wife, Amillia Shotwell, three daughters born from circa 1786 to 1790.

    From 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville District, South Carolina, there were 2 white males and 2 white females under 10 years of age; 2 white females age 10-16; 2 white females age 16-26; 1 white male and 1 white female age 26-45 in the household ... Henry Bohannon and his wife, Amillia Shotwell, eight children born from circa 1786 to 1800. [NOTE: This household was listed under the name - HENRY BUCKHANAN]

    Circa 1801, Henry Bohannon and his family migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee from Abbeville District, South Carolina. There was one early land entry for Henry Bohannon in Sevier County. This land grant, dated 15 June 1810, is as follows:

    "...a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty and three roods lying in the County of Sevier in the District South of French Broad and Holston, there being due and chargeable on said land the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars seventy five Cents with the Interest thereon." This land joined the line of Hugh Duggan, James Oldham and vacant lands. It was located in the watershed of the East Fork of Little Pigeon River.

    At an early date the family evidently lived in White Oak Flats community (now Gatlinburg, Tennessee). In November 1817 the Forks of Little Pigeon Baptist Church met with a group of people from White Oak Flats community...they agreed to hold a meeting for reception of new members at "Henry Bohannon's place in White Oak Flats."

    In December 1817 when the White Oak Flats Baptist Church was formed as an arm of "Fork of Little Pigeon Baptist Church" in Sevierville, Tennessee, Henry Bohannon's wife, Amillia, was listed as a charter member.

    There was another land entry for Henry Bohannon dated 25th day of January 1826. This land grant indicated that this family moved from White Oak Flats community to the area of Middle Creek and Pigeon Forge. It was as follows: "...a certain tract of land containing fifty acres, lying in the county aforesaid, on the waters of Mill Creek..." and joined the vacant lands and William White's line.

    Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 5-10, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10 and 1 female 40-50.

    It is believed that Henry Bohannon lived and died at his home on "waters of Mill Creek".
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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 137-138.
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.

    Henry married Amillia Shotwell Abt 1785, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Amillia (daughter of Robert V. Shotwell and Hannah Burdine) was born 1765/1770, Culpeper County, Virginia; died Mar 1813, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Amillia ShotwellAmillia Shotwell was born 1765/1770, Culpeper County, Virginia (daughter of Robert V. Shotwell and Hannah Burdine); died Mar 1813, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 137.
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.

    Children:
    1. Bohannon was born Abt 1786.
    2. Bohannon was born Abt 1788.
    3. Bohannon was born Abt 1790.
    4. Bohannon was born Abt 1791.
    5. Susannah Bohanon was born 1793, Virginia; died Bef 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 7. Nancy Bohanon was born 1795, Virginia; died 3 Jun 1869; was buried Cole Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Bohanon was born Abt 1797.
    8. Bohanon was born Abt 1799.
    9. Elizabeth "Peggy" Bohannon was born 1801, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1872; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Henry Bohannon, Jr. was born 1803, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1877; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. James Bohanon was born 1805, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1824/1825, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Sarah E. Bohanon was born 1807, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 1887; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.