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  1. 1.  Sara Emma McMahan was born 6 May 1916, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee (daughter of Dr. John Walter McMahan and Sara "Iota" McMahan).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 116.
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 65.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261, 264.

    Sara — Jeofry J. Jones. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Linda Lou Jones was born 3 Jul 1937.
    2. Sara Jean Jones was born 21 Nov 1940.
    3. John Edgar Jones was born 3 Sep 1943.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Dr. John Walter McMahanDr. John Walter McMahan was born 20 Oct 1875, , Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Archibald R. McMahan and Sarah Emma "Sallie" Shields); died 30 Jul 1935, Waycross, Georgia; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    John Walter McMahan was educated in the local schools and academies of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    The grief over losing his mother at age six inspired him to become a doctor. He received his midical degree in 1900 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He did his post graduate work at Louisville (Kentucky) Medical School, New York City Hospital, and Mayo Clinic.

    Dr. McMahan practiced in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, 1900-1902, Newport, Tennessee, 1902-1905, Crestmont, North Carolina, 1905-1916 (with the exception of 1909-1910), and Alcoa, Tennessee, 1916-1930. During the years 1917-1927, he was medical director of the Aluminum Company of America. He and his wife operated the first hospital in Blount County, Tennessee, 1921-1927. Dr. McMahanpracticed back in Sevier County, Tennessee 1928-1930.

    He served two terms in the Tennessee Legislature. He represented Cocke County, Tennessee in the General Assembly, 1905-1907, and Blount County, Tennessee in the State Senate, 1919-1920. He was one of the instigators on the bill which incorporated Alcoa. In 1910 he was private secretary to Congressman Z. D. Massey.

    In 1930, Dr. McMahan moved his practice to Alma, Georgia.

    He was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner, Odd Fellow, Woodman of the World, Kiwanian, and a Lion. He served as president of the Blount County Medical Society, as well as the East Tennessee Medical Society.

    He was a Southern Baptist and at the time of his death he was Moderator of the Smyrna Baptist Association. He was interim pastor of First Baptist Church, Alma, 1931-1933.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 48, 114, 115.
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 83.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.

    John married Sara "Iota" McMahan 2 May 1901, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Sara (daughter of John Marshall McMahan and Martha Rebecca Caton) was born 4 Feb 1879, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1958; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sara "Iota" McMahanSara "Iota" McMahan was born 4 Feb 1879, Tennessee (daughter of John Marshall McMahan and Martha Rebecca Caton); died 3 Dec 1958; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 48, 114, 115.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.

    Children:
    1. Iva McMahan was born 27 Sep 1902; died 11 Feb 1976; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Sara Emma McMahan was born 6 May 1916, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Archibald R. McMahan was born 1 May 1852, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William "Bill" McMahan and Mary Malinda Black); died 16 Sep 1925, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Born in the "Mac Cove" (Jones Cove) on the tract settled by his grandfather Archibald McMahan (1772-1853). The only memory A. R. McMahan had of his father was riding the plow as he turned his garden.

    A. R. McMahan greatly improved the farm of his father. The original log house was enlarged and modernized. There were two fine springs where they got water. He planted an orchard of apples, peaches and pears and had a drying house to preserve the fruit.

    A. R. McMahan was a Baptist and a strong Republican.

    In 1912 he contracted smallpox and it took his eyesight. Thereafter, his wife was his eyes, doing his reading for him. In his last years, the McMahans left Jones Cove and moved to Alcoa where Mr. McMahan died.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 48, 105, 114.
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 55.
    "Shields Family", Christine B. Brown, 6 February 1980, p 81.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 187, 231, 261, 264.

    Archibald married Sarah Emma "Sallie" Shields 3 Jan 1875. Sarah (daughter of John Tipton "Jack" Shields and Margaret Quintina Hill) was born 5 Oct 1858, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 1881, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Emma "Sallie" Shields was born 5 Oct 1858, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee (daughter of John Tipton "Jack" Shields and Margaret Quintina Hill); died 20 Jul 1881, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Died of consumption.

    Christine Brown lists birth as 15 October 1858.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 48, 105, 114.
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 55, 89.
    "Shields Family", Christine B. Brown, 6 February 1980, p 80.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 187, 261, 264.

    Children:
    1. 2. Dr. John Walter McMahan was born 20 Oct 1875, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Jul 1935, Waycross, Georgia; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Quintine "Tina" McMahan was born 9 Jan 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1963; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. William Lloyd McMahan was born 1880; died 1881.

  3. 6.  John Marshall McMahanJohn Marshall McMahan was born 16 Mar 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart); died 27 Jan 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jan 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 44, 48.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 277.

    John married Martha Rebecca Caton 23 Dec 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Giles W. Caton and Sarah Emert) was born 21 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Jul 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Martha Rebecca CatonMartha Rebecca Caton was born 21 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Giles W. Caton and Sarah Emert); died 21 Jul 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Jul 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 44, 48.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 277.

    Children:
    1. George Washington McMahan was born 18 Aug 1871, Tennessee; died 12 Jan 1944; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Laura "Alice" McMahan was born 12 Nov 1873, Tennessee; died 18 Mar 1914; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Leah "Emma" McMahan was born 9 Apr 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1947; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 3. Sara "Iota" McMahan was born 4 Feb 1879, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1958; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Pink M. McMahan was born 4 Feb 1879; died 2 Mar 1879; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Florence Minnie Lee McMahan was born 5 Apr 1890; died 4 Jun 1890; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William "Bill" McMahan was born 1804, North Carolina (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 1866; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Received by experience into Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cocke County, Tennessee 3 June 1843.

    Listed in 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census as farmer with land valued at $600 birth in North Carolina.

    Sevier County Heritage lists birth in Buncombe County, North Carolina and death as 1856.

    The 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census also lists a female age 8 born in Tennessee Jane McMahan.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 64, 105.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.
    http://www.liberty.com/home/hannibal/censusmc.txt

    William — Mary Malinda Black. Mary (daughter of John Black and Mary) was born 29 Jan 1830, North Carolina; died 1 May 1898; was buried Huff Cemetery, Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Malinda BlackMary Malinda Black was born 29 Jan 1830, North Carolina (daughter of John Black and Mary); died 1 May 1898; was buried Huff Cemetery, Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 105.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.

    Children:
    1. Rebecca S. "Becky" McMahan was born 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah "Sallie" McMahan was born 18 Oct 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1912; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Margaret McMahan was born 1 Dec 1849, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1924; was buried Shults Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 4. Archibald R. McMahan was born 1 May 1852, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Sep 1925, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  John Tipton "Jack" Shields was born 27 Sep 1825, , Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Richard Stockton Shields and Susanna Thurman); died 29 Oct 1907, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee; was buried Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Genserv, mb5, 1994
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 89.

    John married Margaret Quintina Hill 14 Mar 1854. Margaret (daughter of Joseph Hill and Susannah McMinn) was born 6 Apr 1827, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1878, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee; was buried Chestnut Hill Methodist Cemetery. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Margaret Quintina Hill was born 6 Apr 1827, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee (daughter of Joseph Hill and Susannah McMinn); died 20 Oct 1878, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson, Tennessee; was buried Chestnut Hill Methodist Cemetery.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Genserv, mb5, 1994
    "Dr. Mac", Iva McMahan Moore, 1974, p 89.

    Children:
    1. Susannah Madora Shields was born 26 Nov 1854; died 8 Jan 1857; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Loyd Cummings Shields was born 1857; died 1864.
    3. 5. Sarah Emma "Sallie" Shields was born 5 Oct 1858, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 1881, Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee.
    4. Robert McMinn Shields was born 3 Mar 1861; died 7 Mar 1861.
    5. Shields died INFANT.
    6. Dr. John Alwin Paul Shields was born 16 Nov 1869, Chestnut Hill, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1939, Hartford, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, 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.
    genserv, mb5
    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. 6. 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. 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.  Giles W. Caton was born 1827, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Giles W. Caton was probably born in Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Giles W. Caton and his wife Sarah were listed in the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There were seven children in the household: Elizabeth [McMahan], age 16; Redmond [McMahan], age 15; Mary, age 8; Martha, age 6; John, age 4; Frederick, age 2; and Wesley, age 8/12.

    Giles was Sgt. in Company M 2nd Tennessee Cavalry.

    Giles W. and Sarah also appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee with seven children in the household. They were: Mary C., age 18; John M., age 14; Frederick S., age 12; West G., age 10; Henry B., age 7; Giles M., age 5; and James D. L., age 3.

    In 1880 Giles W. and Sarah Caton were listed in the Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee with six sons at home. They were: J. M., age 24; F. S., age 22; W. G., age 20; H. B., age 18; G. M., age 15; and J. L. age 13.

    Giles W. Caton died in the 13th district.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26, 43, 44.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 276-277.

    Giles married Sarah Emert Abt 1851, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan) was born 15 Jan 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Emert was born 15 Jan 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan); died 8 Oct 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Sarah Emert spent her childhood in Emert Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee. After her first husband Redmond's death she and the four children lived a while with Daniel and Sarah Ragan Emert.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 43, 44.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 273-277.

    Children:
    1. Mary Catherine Caton was born 19 Jan 1852, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1905; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Martha Rebecca Caton was born 21 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Jul 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. John M. Caton was born 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1882; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Frederick S. Caton was born 29 Nov 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1906; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. West G. Caton was born 10 Oct 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Mar 1924; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Henry B. Caton was born 12 Jun 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1914; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Giles Montgomery Caton was born 6 Mar 1865, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1912; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James D. L. Caton was born 1867, , Sevier County, Tennessee.


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