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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Richard Ownby (son of Benjamin Ownby and Eula Watson).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 173.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin Ownby was born 2 Apr 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Richard Nicholas Ownby and Mary Ann "Annie" King); died 15 Aug 1972, Bonneville County, Idaho; was buried 17 Aug 1972, Dubois Cemetery, Clark County, Idaho.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 173.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 227, 291.

    Benjamin married Eula Watson 29 Jan 1933, Tennessee. Eula (daughter of Ashley Watson and Grace Valerie Ownby) was born 3 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Aug 1991, Idaho Falls Care Center; was buried 9 Aug 1991, Dubois Cemetery, Clark County, Idaho. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eula Watson was born 3 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Ashley Watson and Grace Valerie Ownby); died 7 Aug 1991, Idaho Falls Care Center; was buried 9 Aug 1991, Dubois Cemetery, Clark County, Idaho.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 28.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 173.

    Children:
    1. Mildred Ruth Ownby
    2. Elizabeth Ownby
    3. 1. James Richard Ownby


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Richard Nicholas Ownby was born 6 Jul 1867, Tennessee (son of Thomas Nicholas Ownby and Martha Jane Evans); died 18 Apr 1948; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 42.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 73, 254.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 171, 173.

    Richard married Mary Ann "Annie" King 24 Mar 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Isaac King and Mary "Polly" Reagan) was born 23 May 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1953; was buried Dillwyn, Buckingham, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann "Annie" King was born 23 May 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Isaac King and Mary "Polly" Reagan); died 11 Jul 1953; was buried Dillwyn, Buckingham, Virginia.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 42.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 73, 254.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 171, 173.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Winfred Ownby was born 10 Jan 1895; died 9 Nov 1906; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Olive P. "Ollie" Ownby was born 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jul 1924; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mattie M. Ownby was born Feb 1900, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Jane Ownby was born 1901.
    5. Mary Ownby was born 1903, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Ownby was born Abt 1906, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    7. 2. Benjamin Ownby was born 2 Apr 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Aug 1972, Bonneville County, Idaho; was buried 17 Aug 1972, Dubois Cemetery, Clark County, Idaho.

  3. 6.  Ashley Watson was born 9 Mar 1884, Tennessee (son of David Joel Watson and Mary Charity Ownby); died 19 Oct 1937; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Cumberland County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 84, 128.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 72.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 28, 84.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    Ashley married Grace Valerie Ownby 2 Mar 1912, Sevier County, Tennessee. Grace (daughter of Rev. John West Ownby and Celia Proffitt) was born 27 Oct 1895, Tennessee; died 14 Aug 1965; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Grace Valerie Ownby was born 27 Oct 1895, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. John West Ownby and Celia Proffitt); died 14 Aug 1965; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 84, 128.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 72.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 28.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 227.

    Children:
    1. 3. Eula Watson was born 3 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Aug 1991, Idaho Falls Care Center; was buried 9 Aug 1991, Dubois Cemetery, Clark County, Idaho.
    2. Allen Watson was born Abt 1919, Tennessee.
    3. Ray Watson
    4. Roy Watson


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas Nicholas Ownby was born 12 Jul 1846, Tennessee (son of Nicholas H. Ownby and Mary Ogle); died 3 Aug 1920; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 159.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 72, 130.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 173.

    Thomas married Martha Jane Evans 22 Dec 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Richard E. "Preacher Dick" Evans, Rev. and Mary Olief "Olive" Ownbey) was born 1843, Tennessee; died Abt 1882. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Martha Jane Evans was born 1843, Tennessee (daughter of Richard E. "Preacher Dick" Evans, Rev. and Mary Olief "Olive" Ownbey); died Abt 1882.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 73, 130.

    Children:
    1. Rhoda E. Ownby was born 1865, Tennessee.
    2. 4. Richard Nicholas Ownby was born 6 Jul 1867, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1948; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    3. Humphrey P. Ownby was born 1 Jan 1870, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1945; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Isaac King was born 25 May 1844, , Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Nathaniel King, Jr. and Sarah "Sally" Ogle); died 2 Jan 1897, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BQLK-F9

    Notes:

    Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Isaac King enlisted 16 September
    1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He took
    part in the battles at Murfreesborough, Chickamauga, Decator, Franklin,
    Okalona, Kingston, McMinnville and Eagleville. He was discharged on 6 July
    1865 at Nashville, Tennessee.

    Dee Lansford lists death as 2 January 1879.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 23.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 42.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 46, 252, 254.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 354.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Isaac married Mary "Polly" Reagan 23 Nov 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Daniel Wesley Reagan and Sarah "Sally" Whaley) was born 22 Mar 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary "Polly" Reagan was born 22 Mar 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Daniel Wesley Reagan and Sarah "Sally" Whaley); died 6 Aug 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 2DDV-H9

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 23.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 16, 42.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 10, 11, 46, 129, 252, 254.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 170, 171.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. William Harrison King was born 1866, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Daniel Wesley King was born 1868, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah Elizabeth King was born 24 Aug 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Oct 1958; was buried Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, Harper County, Kansas.
    4. John Walker King was born 16 Jan 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jul 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Charles Henry King was born 12 Mar 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jul 1951; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 5. Mary Ann "Annie" King was born 23 May 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1953; was buried Dillwyn, Buckingham, Virginia.
    7. Harrison King was born 1880, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Elizabeth King was born 1882, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  David Joel WatsonDavid Joel Watson was born 15 Nov 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Corn Watson and Rachel Ogle); died 9 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 May 1919, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Joel Watson's barn was on Dudley.

    On 14 August 1916, David Joel Watson made a will in which he disposed of his property in the 11th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Death certificate record number #106.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 158, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    David married Mary Charity Ownby 10 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle) was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Charity Ownby was born 31 Dec 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Ownby and Eliza Ogle); died 20 Aug 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Aug 1947, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    At the Sixth Annual Old Timers' Day held in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on 6 June 1931, "Aunt Chattie" won a silk scarf and fifty cents as prize for being the "Best Looking Old Lady" present. Seven years later she received recognition for being the oldest woman attending the 1938 Old Timers' Day.

    When asked for her recipe for raising good children, she replied that she "talked a lot, prayed a lot, and whipped a little."
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 28, 285.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 163.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 80, 83.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 13, 71, 160, 231, 271.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 106.

    Children:
    1. Litha Watson was born 29 Oct 1870, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1921; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Watson was born 25 Sep 1872; died 20 Jul 1873; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Inman Watson was born 19 Jun 1874, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1956; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bosdell Saw Watson was born 17 May 1876, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1954; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Louisa Watson was born 24 Mar 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1963; was buried West O. Reagan's Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary "Polly" Watson was born 22 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1961, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Nov 1961, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John Mitchell Watson was born 6 Mar 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1942; was buried Zion Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 6. Ashley Watson was born 9 Mar 1884, Tennessee; died 19 Oct 1937; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    9. Russell S. Watson was born 16 Oct 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jan 1966; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. David Ellis Watson was born 9 Nov 1888, Tennessee; died 4 Oct 1970; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Watson was born Abt 1890; died See Notes.
    12. Ollie Lee Watson was born 6 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 May 1964; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Andrew Elmer Watson was born 8 Oct 1894.

  7. 14.  Rev. John West OwnbyRev. John West Ownby was born 24 Oct 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner); died 4 Jun 1935; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-RV
    • Census: 1900, District 2, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    References:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 48, 115, 128.Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71, 72.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 41.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 53.

    John married Celia Proffitt 19 Jan 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee. Celia (daughter of James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt and Martha Whaley) was born 4 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1951; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Celia ProffittCelia Proffitt was born 4 Dec 1862, Tennessee (daughter of James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt and Martha Whaley); died 2 Jun 1951; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Graduate of Pi Beta Phi Teachers' College Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee 1928 class of Midwifery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 115, 128.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 71, 72.

    Children:
    1. Julia Etta Ownby was born 20 Mar 1880, Tennessee.
    2. James M. "Jim" Ownby was born 19 Nov 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Apr 1933, P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Oliver R. Ownby was born 6 Sep 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1964; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nora Ownby was born 4 Feb 1886, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1974; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    5. Aaron A. Ownby was born 29 Jul 1888, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1962.
    6. Allen Ownby was born 23 May 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1988, Veteran's Hospital, Boise, Idaho; was buried Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho.
    7. Early Ownby was born 21 Jun 1893, Tennessee; died 30 Jul 1913; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    8. 7. Grace Valerie Ownby was born 27 Oct 1895, Tennessee; died 14 Aug 1965; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    9. Ennis Dewey Ownby was born 5 Apr 1898, Tennessee; died 8 May 1983; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Litha Ownby was born 23 Feb 1901, Tennessee; died 23 Feb 1994; was buried Meridian Cemetery, Meridian, Ada County, Idaho.
    11. Martha Bessie Ownby was born 17 Jul 1904, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1983; was buried Jones Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Virginia.
    12. Ownby died INFANT.


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