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Bessie Alice Maples

Female 1912 - 1990  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bessie Alice Maples was born 7 Jan 1912, Tennessee (daughter of Johnny Mitchell Maples and Martha Ella Maples); died 30 Oct 1990; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Cheryl Morgan, fai34@chartertn.net, 5 May 2001.
    Charles Maples

    Bessie married Clyde Dunlap 15 Jul 1931, Blount County, Tennessee. Clyde (son of William Benjamin Dunlap and Mary Carolyn "Mollie" Yearout) was born 20 Jan 1913, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1951, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 10 Mar 1951, Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Dorothy Jean Dunlap was born 4 Oct 1931, Tennessee; died 23 May 2012, University of Tennessee Medical Center; was buried 26 May 2012, Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. Josephine Dunlap was born 6 Nov 1933, Tennessee; died 1 Jun 2013; was buried 5 Jun 2013, Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Shirley Sue Dunlap was born Abt 1940, Tennessee.
    4. John Dunlap

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johnny Mitchell Maples was born 14 Jun 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Rebecca J. "Becky" Maples); died 5 Jul 1947, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Jul 1947, Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 14, Blount County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.

    Johnny married Martha Ella Maples 27 Jan 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Thomas Redmond Maples and Rachel Katherine Atchley) was born 28 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Apr 1926; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha Ella Maples was born 28 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas Redmond Maples and Rachel Katherine Atchley); died 28 Apr 1926; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    It was rumoured that Martha had a stillborn child before she married John and that she buried it in a shoebox.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 209.
    Cheryl Morgan, fai34@chartertn.net, 5 May 2001.

    Children:
    1. Mack Levator Maples was born 6 Nov 1900, Tennessee; died 7 May 1964; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Mitchell Maples, Jr. was born 29 Sep 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jul 1946; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lida R. Maples was born 24 May 1906, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 1925; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Anna Lou Maples was born 11 Mar 1909, Tennessee; died 4 Aug 2004, Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Aug 2004, Rocky Branch Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    5. 1. Bessie Alice Maples was born 7 Jan 1912, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1990; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    6. Herman C. Maples was born 1915, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 2014, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 1 May 2014, Stock Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee.
    7. Myrtle Lucille Maples was born 16 May 1917, Tennessee; died 15 Aug 1997.
    8. Glen Maples was born 22 Feb 1921, Tennessee; died 29 Oct 2000, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 2000, Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Rebecca J. "Becky" Maples was born 8 Oct 1842, Tennessee (daughter of Elizabeth Maples); died 3 Apr 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Apr 1921, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    The Maples family came from Germany in 1700.

    Rebecca Maples lived in Richardson Cove - Caton Chapel, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    Charles Maples.

    Children:
    1. 2. Johnny Mitchell Maples was born 14 Jun 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1947, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Jul 1947, Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 6.  Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: CFPM-2D
    • Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, Redman A. Maples enlisted 22 September 1862 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He served in 16 major battles and was discharged 6 July 1865 at Nashville, Tennessee. His personal description at the time was: 5' 8" in height, fair complexion, blue eyes, and brown hair.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209, 241, 244.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.

    Thomas married Rachel Katherine Atchley 17 Aug 1861. Rachel (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark) was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Robert Smith Atchley and Louisa Emmaline Clark); died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 209.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 21, 50.

    Children:
    1. Anna Elizabeth Maples was born 30 Jul 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Robert William Maples was born 3 Aug 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Nov 1956.
    3. John Henry Maples was born 20 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1949; was buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Jane "Sallie" Maples was born 15 Feb 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1944; was buried Nancy's Grove Baptist Cemetery.
    5. Wilson Columbus Maples was born 23 Mar 1876.
    6. 3. Martha Ella Maples was born 28 Apr 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Apr 1926; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Rosa Maples was born 10 Dec 1882, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1972; was buried Mattox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lavator Cam Maples was born 10 Apr 1885; died 15 Feb 1984, Blount County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Elizabeth Maples was born 1815, Tennessee (daughter of Elijah Maples).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Charles Maples

    Children:
    1. Mary Jane Maples was born 10 Oct 1838; died 9 Nov 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Rebecca J. "Becky" Maples was born 8 Oct 1842, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Apr 1921, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Nancy Maples was born 1845.
    4. John Maples was born 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mitchell Maples was born 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 12.  William Abijah Maples was born 1804, Pendleton County, South Carolina (son of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died Abt 1870/1880, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William Abijah Maples came as a baby with his parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805.

    William Abijah Maples entered 30 acres of land in Richardson's Cove area on the watershed of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River adjoining his old tract according to an entry dated 16 November 1824. Also he entered 300 acres of land on Birds Creek adjoining David C. McMahan and Daniel Emert according to an entry dated 15 April 1837.

    William Abijah Maples was listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee. His land was located in the Civil District No. 1&4 of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    They were listed in the 1830 through 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee and in the 1840 census listed as Abigah 2 males 0-5, 2 males 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40.

    There is a record for settlement of the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Before the courthouse fire of 1856, John McMahan was appointed as administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Maples. Also, F. L. Emert was appointed as guardian for seven of the minor heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples at this time. There was a list of heirs of the estate of Elizabeth Maples ... N. L. King and wife, George Maples, Archible Maples, Will Maples - all received their shares prior to 17th day of June 1856; James M. Maples, 25th day of June 1860, David Maples, 25th day of June 1860, John Maples, 25th day of June 1860; Redman Maples, 25th day of Jun 1860; and Samuel Maples, 25th day of June 1860.

    "E. M. G. Emert, constable of District 2, to bring to next court, Redman Maples, Samuel Maples, and Sarah Maples, poor children for the purpose of having them bound out." The date of this entry was 7 April 1856.

    F. L. Emert, guardian of Redman Maples, Samual Maples, and Sarah Maples, renewed the security bond with Jas. D. Lawson and M. A. Rawlings 3 April 1860.

    "On 24 November 1859 - Decree for Divorce: Abijah Maples vs. Rebecca Maples."

    In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee, William Abijah Maples was living with Calvin Fox's household. Also he was living with his son Redman Maples in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    William Abijah probably died in the area of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River.
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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188-189.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    William married Elizabeth McMahan 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 38.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 119.

    Children:
    1. Archibald Maples was born 1825, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1863; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William D. "Bill" Maples was born 1827, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1898, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Eva Rosanah Maples was born 23 Oct 1832, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1924; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Wilson Maples died See Notes.
    6. Minerva Maples died See Notes.
    7. Anna Maples was born 7 Mar 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Madison Maples was born 24 Mar 1837, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Nov 1916, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. David Crockett Maples, Sr. was born 20 Oct 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Oct 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Dec 1928, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. John Maples was born 1843, Tennessee.
    11. 6. Thomas Redmond Maples was born 10 May 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1921; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Samuel McKinley "Bugler Sam" Maples was born 22 Sep 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Sarah E. Maples was born 7 Jun 1848, Tennessee; died 10 Jun 1936; was buried Cane Creek Cemetery, Monroe County, Tennessee.

  4. 14.  Rev. Robert Smith Atchley was born 31 Mar 1818, Tennessee (son of Isaac Atchley, I and Elizabeth Smith); died 7 Jul 1880; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 178.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Robert married Louisa Emmaline Clark 14 Aug 1842. Louisa (daughter of James O. Clark) was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Louisa Emmaline Clark was born 17 May 1822, Tennessee (daughter of James O. Clark); died 25 Apr 1870; was buried Clark Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Belinda Atchley was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Rachel Katherine Atchley was born 16 Jun 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1895; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Robert Atchley was born Abt 1848, Tennessee.
    4. Emily Atchley was born Abt 1856, Tennessee.
    5. Louiza E. Atchley was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.


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