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Robert Ernest Justus

Male 1908 - 1992  (84 years)


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  1. 1.  Robert Ernest Justus was born 10 Jun 1908, Tennessee (son of William Martin "Bill" Justus and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMahan); died 15 Dec 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 67, 100.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 165.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 305.

    Robert married Vashti Moore 20 Oct 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Robert married Laura Alice Parton 9 Feb 1935, Cocke County, Tennessee; divorced Yes, date unknown. Laura (daughter of Albert Huston Parton and Tennessee S. "Tennie" Russell) was born 23 Jan 1914, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1996, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Clyde Edd Justus was born Abt 1934, Tennessee.
    2. Robert "Bob" Justus was born 7 Jul 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Oct 2012; was buried 25 Oct 2012, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Willie Bernice "Kitty" Justus was born Abt 1940, Tennessee.
    4. Billy Justus was born 10 Feb 1942, Tennessee; died 5 Apr 1942, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 5 Apr 1942, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Georgia Justus
    6. Patricia Ann Justus was born 11 Feb 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 May 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 May 1951, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Darrell Justus
    8. Ronnie Justus

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Martin "Bill" Justus was born 18 Apr 1888, Tennessee (son of John Justus and Nancy P. Ingle); died 10 Jan 1967; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 14, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 66, 67.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 165.

    William married Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMahan 11 Aug 1907. Mary (daughter of Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan and Bedia Proffitt) was born 20 Sep 1889, Tennessee; died 8 Nov 1937; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMahan was born 20 Sep 1889, Tennessee (daughter of Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan and Bedia Proffitt); died 8 Nov 1937; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 66, 67.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 165.

    Children:
    1. 1. Robert Ernest Justus was born 10 Jun 1908, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1992, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. David Bruce Justus was born 14 May 1910, Tennessee; died 6 May 1969; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Trula Justus died Bef 15 Feb 2004.
    4. Henry Howard Justus was born 3 Feb 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1947; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Pearl I. Justus was born 28 Sep 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 2004, Cashmere Convalescent Center, Cashmere, Washington; was buried Mountain View Cemetery, Leavenworth, Chelan County, Washington.
    6. Grace Justus was born Abt 1924, Tennessee.
    7. Benjamin H. "Ben" Justus was born 13 May 1927, Tennessee; died 26 Sep 1993, Aurora, Portage County, Ohio.
    8. Willie Mae Justus was born Abt 1928, Tennessee.
    9. Arthur Blaine Justus was born 30 Jun 1931, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1988; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Justus was born 22 Sep 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Martin Joseph Justus and Sarah Fowler); died 1 Aug 1932.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 14, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    John married Nancy P. Ingle 13 Feb 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of William M. Ingle and Jane Gossett) was born 28 Oct 1870, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy P. Ingle was born 28 Oct 1870, Tennessee (daughter of William M. Ingle and Jane Gossett); died 1 Aug 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 14, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 2. William Martin "Bill" Justus was born 18 Apr 1888, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1967; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Jane Justus was born 13 Sep 1889, Tennessee; died 29 Aug 1982; was buried Mt. Zion Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. IsaBelle "Belle" Justus was born 21 Feb 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1995; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. James Justus was born 13 Sep 1894; died 6 Oct 1895; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Hannah Justus was born Aug 1896, Tennessee.
    6. Effie Justus was born 14 Feb 1899, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1906; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John Henry Justus was born 21 Aug 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1976; was buried Mountain View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Dora Justus was born Abt 1905, Tennessee.
    9. Lee Otha Justus was born 13 Mar 1908, Tennessee; died 11 Sep 1979; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan was born 29 Dec 1866, Tennessee (son of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart); died 2 Mar 1941; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Robert Alexander McMahan was a merchant and resided in Richardson's Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1, 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 52, 65, 66.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 11.

    Robert — Bedia Proffitt. Bedia (daughter of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle) was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Bedia Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle); died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 255.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 52, 65, 66.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 11.

    Children:
    1. Lee McMahan was born 6 Oct 1887, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1940, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Oct 1940, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMahan was born 20 Sep 1889, Tennessee; died 8 Nov 1937; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Benjamin H. "Ben" McMahan was born 19 Feb 1891, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1948; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Martin Joseph JustusMartin Joseph Justus was born 18 Feb 1838, Tennessee (son of Martin Justus and Isabella); died 27 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Mar 1925, Martin Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Martin — Sarah Fowler. Sarah was born Abt 1843, South Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah Fowler was born Abt 1843, South Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Marshall Justus was born 15 Nov 1840, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1945; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. Elbert Justus was born Abt 1860, Tennessee.
    3. Martin Justus was born 7 Apr 1860, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1897; was buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 4. John Justus was born 22 Sep 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1932.
    5. Eliza Jane Justus was born Abt 1867, Tennessee; died 1962.
    6. Elizabeth Justus was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    7. Caleb J. Justus was born 19 Mar 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 May 1963; was buried Gists Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  William M. Ingle was born 6 Apr 1835, Tennessee (son of John Ingle); died 28 Nov 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 9, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 10, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 238.

    William married Jane Gossett 3 May 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of Jason Gossett and Sarah Jane) was born 6 Feb 1844, Tennessee; died 8 Sep 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 1917, Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Jane Gossett was born 6 Feb 1844, Tennessee (daughter of Jason Gossett and Sarah Jane); died 8 Sep 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 1917, Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 9, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 10, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 238.

    Children:
    1. James Ingle was born Abt 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Jan 1919, Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah E. "Sallie" Ingle was born 13 Jun 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1891; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John F. Ingle was born 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1928; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Celia Ida Ingle was born 25 Sep 1867, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1926; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 5. Nancy P. Ingle was born 28 Oct 1870, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Dr. Riley Johnson Ingle was born 6 Jul 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Aug 1966; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William Henry Ingle was born 10 May 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Dec 1958; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Jane Ingle was born 28 May 1877, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1935; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Oliver James Ingle was born 11 Dec 1879, Tennessee; died 7 Aug 1941; was buried Eusebia Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary L. Ingle was born Abt 1882, Tennessee; died 17 Jul 1929, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Jul 1929, Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Hannah Ingle was born 17 Mar 1884, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1927, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Apr 1927, Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Margy A. Ingle was born 24 May 1886; died 17 Aug 1890; was buried Zion Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Harrison Ingle was born Mar 1889, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  McNulty McMahanMcNulty McMahan was born 19 Jun 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 31 May 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    McNulty McMahan was named by his great grandfather Archibald McMahan.

    McNulty McMahan and his first wife moved to Bird's Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee near Richardson's Cove, where they resided for a while, then they moved to Richardson's Cove, where they lived and died.

    McNulty McMahan was a farmer and blacksmith. When a comparatively young man he was kicked by a horse while placing a shoe, and was "ruptured". From this injury he sufferd as long as he lived and was never able to do hard work of any kind.

    One Sunday morning he walked down to the barn and when he failed to come to the house for some time, his wife went to look for him and found him paralyzed. He said, "Help me to the house." He remained concious but was never able to speak again. He died a few days later.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 296.

    McNulty married Leah Rinehart 26 Dec 1848. Leah (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill) was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah RinehartLeah Rinehart was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill); died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Leah Rinehart was born near Chestnut Hill, the the county line of Sevier and
    Jefferson Counties.

    Leah had a brother Hugh Rhinehart living with them in 1860 and a sister Martha
    Whaley, wife of William.

    Leah died of pneumonia at the home of her son Robert while visiting him.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
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    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 6.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 169, 296.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Dearnold Wilson McMahan was born 13 Dec 1849, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1921; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Marshall McMahan was born 16 Mar 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jan 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Lunaria McMahan was born 6 Sep 1853, Tennessee; died 9 Jun 1894, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Elizabeth McMahan was born 11 Feb 1855, Tennessee; died 17 Jun 1888, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. William Wesley McMahan was born 16 Jan 1856, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1871; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. David Crockett McMahan was born 25 Jan 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1898; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel McNulty McMahan was born 16 Jan 1861, Tennessee; died 29 Dec 1887; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Seldon McMahan was born 15 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Elanor McMahan was born 19 Feb 1865, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1894; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 6. Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan was born 29 Dec 1866, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1941; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Horace Maynard McMahan was born 3 Apr 1872, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Apr 1945, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Benijah "Ben" Proffitt was born 25 Nov 1841, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 8 Apr 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-WK

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Benijah married Appie Ogle 15 May 1863. Appie (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle) was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Appie Ogle was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle); died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BGW2-0C
    • Also Known As: Hemorrhage of Brain

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Children:
    1. James "Jim" Proffitt was born 22 Apr 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Elisha Jackson Proffitt was born 26 Sep 1867, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1891; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary "Polly" Proffitt was born 1869, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 7. Bedia Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Kimsey Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lawson A. Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1960; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    7. Caloway "Cal" Proffitt was born 3 Oct 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. John West Proffitt was born 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Sanders S. "San" Proffitt was born 6 Dec 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1950, McMinn County, Tennessee; was buried Union McMinn Baptist Church Cemetery, McMinn County, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah Proffitt was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Hammer Proffitt was born 16 Sep 1881; died 5 Oct 1881; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Laura Proffitt was born 1884, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1959.


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