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Mayford Maples

Male 1917 - 1946  (28 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mayford MaplesMayford Maples was born 16 Oct 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Washington Maples and Elga Cordelia Williams); died 19 Jan 1946; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Mayford — Della Ogle. Della died Bef 17 May 2006. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Samuel Eugene Maples was born Abt 1938; died 17 May 2006, Fort Loudon Medical Center, Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee; was buried 19 May 2006, Loudon County Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Loudon County, Tennessee.
    2. Mayford Maples, Jr. was born 27 Jul 1943; died 20 Oct 1943; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth Maples

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Washington Maples was born 7 Jul 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of George Washington Maples and Alice Lunda); died 16 Jul 1956; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 195.

    Samuel — Elga Cordelia Williams. Elga (daughter of Simeon Williams and Mary Jane McMahan) was born 10 Apr 1894, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1961; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elga Cordelia Williams was born 10 Apr 1894, Tennessee (daughter of Simeon Williams and Mary Jane McMahan); died 1 Apr 1961; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, District 5, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 1. Mayford Maples was born 16 Oct 1917, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1946; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Hettie Jane Maples was born 23 Dec 1919, Tennessee; died 2 Oct 2013; was buried Chilhowee Cemetery, Seymour, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lydia Lila Maples was born 22 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 2009; was buried 19 Aug 2009, Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Alice Maples was born 2 Jun 1925, Tennessee; died 8 Jul 1980; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Blanche Maples was born 8 Jul 1927, Tennessee; died 29 Oct 1956; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Georgia Maples was born Abt 1923, Tennessee; died Bef 22 Feb 2013.
    7. Kate Mae Maples was born 30 Mar 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Mar 2009; was buried 13 Mar 2009, Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Caswell Curtis Maples was born 21 Apr 1932, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Susie Maples was born 16 Jun 1933, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 2013; was buried 27 Feb 2013, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Hattie E. Maples was born Abt 1936, Tennessee.
    11. Maples died Bef 22 Feb 2013.
    12. Maples died Bef 22 Feb 2013.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Washington MaplesGeorge Washington Maples was born 1829, Tennessee (son of William Abijah Maples and Elizabeth McMahan); died 12 Apr 1892; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, George Washington enlisted 16 September 1862 Sevierville, Tennessee in Company I, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry. He received a "gunshot wound of right hand at the Battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee 2nd January 1863." He was discharged 7 December 1864 at Madisonville, Indiana. His personal description at the time was: 5' 5" in height, fair complexion, sandy hair, and blue eyes.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 35.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189, 195.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119.

    George married Alice Lunda 25 Nov 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee. Alice (daughter of James Lunday) was born 26 Aug 1858, Kentucky; died 6 May 1935, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 8 May 1935, Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Alice Lunda was born 26 Aug 1858, Kentucky (daughter of James Lunday); died 6 May 1935, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 8 May 1935, Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 189.

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel Washington Maples was born 7 Jul 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jul 1956; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Simeon WilliamsSimeon Williams was born 25 Feb 1861, Tennessee (son of Eli Williams and Elizabeth Ogle); died 1 Jan 1902; was buried Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 12, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Simeon — Mary Jane McMahan. Mary (daughter of Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan and Lucinda Webb) was born 17 Jun 1856, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Aug 1938, Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Jane McMahan was born 17 Jun 1856, Tennessee (daughter of Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan and Lucinda Webb); died 1 Aug 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Aug 1938, Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 54.

    Children:
    1. Milas Williams was born Abt 1885, Tennessee; died 4 Aug 1927, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Aug 1927, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Elga Cordelia Williams was born 10 Apr 1894, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1961; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Vanie Williams


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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]


  2. 9.  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. 4. 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. 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.

  3. 10.  James Lunday was born Kentucky.
    Children:
    1. 5. Alice Lunda was born 26 Aug 1858, Kentucky; died 6 May 1935, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 8 May 1935, Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  4. 12.  Eli Williams was born 20 Nov 1825, Tennessee (son of Solomon Williams and Lucinda McMahan); died 13 Dec 1902; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 12, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174.

    Eli married Elizabeth Ogle Abt 1845, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon) was born 22 Apr 1827, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Elizabeth Ogle was born 22 Apr 1827, Tennessee (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 12, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Williams was born 9 Aug 1846, Tennessee.
    2. Solomon Williams was born 17 Oct 1848, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jun 1926, Headrick Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. William Williams was born 1852.
    4. Lucinda Williams was born 1854, Tennessee.
    5. Nancy Williams was born 1857, Tennessee.
    6. McKinny Williams was born 1 Jan 1860, Tennessee; died 25 Dec 1940.
    7. 6. Simeon Williams was born 25 Feb 1861, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1902; was buried Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Wilson Williams was born Abt 1863, Tennessee.
    9. Lewis Williams was born Abt 1866, Tennessee.
    10. Eli "Babe" Williams was born 5 Jun 1868, Tennessee; died 13 May 1960; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Alice Williams

  6. 14.  Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 15 Aug 1831, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 6 Sep 1909; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 91.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33, 54, 55.

    Timothy — Lucinda Webb. Lucinda was born 22 Aug 1835, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1874; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Lucinda Webb was born 22 Aug 1835, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1874; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 91.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33, 54.

    Children:
    1. Stephen McMahan was born 1851.
    2. Martha McMahan was born 19 Mar 1853, Tennessee; died 14 Feb 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Feb 1920, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 7. Mary Jane McMahan was born 17 Jun 1856, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Aug 1938, Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Allen M. McMahan was born 18 Sep 1859, Tennessee; died 14 Jun 1926; was buried Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah E. McMahan was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.
    6. Alay C. McMahan was born Abt 1863, Tennessee.
    7. Lucinda F. McMahan was born Abt 1862, Tennessee.
    8. John W. McMahan was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.


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