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Flora Manis

Female 1907 - 1991  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  Flora Manis was born 21 Aug 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Gilbert Manis and Caldonia Ogle); died 7 Aug 1991; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 44, 56.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 220.

    Flora married Davis Otis Reagan 10 Sep 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee. Davis (son of Brownlow L. Reagan and Nancy Haseltine Reagan) was born 8 Dec 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1963; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Marriage performed by Rev. C. R. Sutton.

    Children:
    1. Mary Helen Reagan died 27 Nov 2002, Pigeon Forge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Dec 2002, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Ted Reagan
    3. Margie Reagan was born Abt 1930; died 17 Oct 2005, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 20 Oct 2005, Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. David Ray Reagan was born 24 Aug 1925, Tennessee; died 24 Apr 1986; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Pearl Ruth Reagan was born 13 May 1927, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 1964; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Louise Reagan was born 13 Jul 1934, Blount County, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1935, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 17 Mar 1935, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Phyllis Reagan was born 11 Apr 1940, Tennessee; died 12 Nov 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 13 Nov 1941, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Gilbert Manis was born 1 Oct 1875, Tennessee (son of Thomas D. "Tommy" Manis and Elender "Nellie" McMahan); died 25 Jul 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Jul 1923, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    William — Caldonia Ogle. Caldonia (daughter of Andrew E. Ogle and Mary Jane White) was born 8 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Feb 1955; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Caldonia Ogle was born 8 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Andrew E. Ogle and Mary Jane White); died 21 Feb 1955; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Tuckaleechee, Blount County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Luther Jackson Manis was born 12 Apr 1899; died 12 Jun 1974; was buried Tuckaleechee Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. Roscoe Manis was born 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1964, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. David Samuel "Sam" Manis was born 30 Jun 1905, Tennessee; died 6 Dec 1973.
    4. 1. Flora Manis was born 21 Aug 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Aug 1991; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Myrtle Manis was born 11 Mar 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Feb 1990; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary Louise Manis was born 23 Mar 1913; died 29 Jun 2003, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 2 Jul 2003, Chinquapin Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. James Arnold Manis was born 17 Jun 1917, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 2003, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas D. "Tommy" Manis was born 22 Apr 1850, Tennessee (son of James R. "Jim" Manis and Eliza Sutton); died 23 Jul 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1918, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    A Thomas Manes is listed 24 March 1871 charter member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.
    Kindrick Ownby, kownby@humboldt1.com, 9 September 1996.

    Thomas married Elender "Nellie" McMahan Abt 1871. Elender (daughter of Archibald D. McMahan and Rebecca F. McMahan) was born 1846/1850, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elender "Nellie" McMahan was born 1846/1850, Tennessee (daughter of Archibald D. McMahan and Rebecca F. McMahan).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    An Ellender Manes is listed 24 March 1871 charter member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee.

    There is a Neeley Mannis listed by SMHS born 23 Dec 1849 death 16 Jul (Slate-broken).

    McMahan surname may be name of first marriage.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 12, 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 435.
    Kindrick Ownby, kownby@humboldt1.com, 9 September 1996.

    Children:
    1. Jettie Manis was born 28 Jul 1871; died 14 Sep 1908; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. A. Manis was born Abt 1873.
    3. M. L. Manis was born Abt 1874.
    4. 2. William Gilbert Manis was born 1 Oct 1875, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Jul 1923, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Rebecca E. Manis was born 10 Apr 1880; died 1962.

  3. 6.  Andrew E. Ogle was born 1838, Tennessee (son of William W. "Ned" Ogle and Jane "Jennie" Conner); was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Lived in the Sugarlands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 105.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188, 191.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 285.

    Andrew married Mary Jane White 11 Oct 1860. Mary (daughter of Eli Napoleon White and Mary "Polly" Conner) was born 11 Mar 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Feb 1922, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Jane White was born 11 Mar 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Eli Napoleon White and Mary "Polly" Conner); died 16 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Feb 1922, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Lived in the Sugarlands and is buried in Sugarlands Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 105.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 188, 191.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Malinda Ogle was born 18 Dec 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Nov 1935; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. William Ogle was born 1862, Tennessee.
    3. John Ogle was born 1867, Tennessee.
    4. Mariah Isabell Ogle was born 1869, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah Elizabeth Ogle was born 18 Dec 1871, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Robert Ogle was born 1872, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Ogle was born 12 Mar 1874, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1955; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Eliza Jane Ogle was born 30 Nov 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1957; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 3. Caldonia Ogle was born 8 Mar 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Feb 1955; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James R. "Jim" Manis was born Abt 1825, North Carolina; died 8 Apr 1911; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: James M. Manis
    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Civil War Veteran.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.
    Kindrick Ownby, kownby@humboldt1.com, 9 September 1996.

    Information from the Registrar of Deeds in Sevier County, TN, when James sold 200 acres of land that he bought in 1840, dated June 28th, 1888 in Pigeon Forge, TN.

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    Reference:
    Carol Jane Sankus, csankus@bellsouth.net, 13 August 2001.

    James — Eliza Sutton. Eliza was born Abt 1830, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Eliza Sutton was born Abt 1830, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Donald Reagan lists given name as Louisa.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Jane Manis was born 17 Apr 1842, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Aug 1918, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Manes was born 3 Sep 1846, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1903; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. Thomas D. "Tommy" Manis was born 22 Apr 1850, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1918, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Dialtha Manis was born Abt 1853, Tennessee.
    5. Rebecca Manis was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.
    6. William G."Bill" Manis was born 24 Mar 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jun 1923, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Manis was born 3 Jun 1862, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Feb 1939, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis was born 18 Oct 1867, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1920; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Archibald D. McMahanArchibald D. McMahan was born 31 Mar 1817, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 18 Aug 1883; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Archibald is listed in the 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 15-20.

    Mary Beck, age 40, is listed with Rebecca and Archibald in the 1860 census.

    A. D. McMahan was received as candidate for baptism at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee at the first meeting 24 March 1871 (the name was changed from "The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill" on 7 December 1872). A. D. McMahan was chosen as the first clerk and served with James Townsend as the first ordained deacon. A. D. McMahan was clerk from 1871 through 1877.

    Rosa Lee Downey has birth date as 3 March 1817 and death as 4 April 1878.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.

    Archibald — Rebecca F. McMahan. Rebecca (daughter of George McMahan and Susanah) was born 1824, Tennessee; died Abt 1871. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rebecca F. McMahan was born 1824, Tennessee (daughter of George McMahan and Susanah); died Abt 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census as 26 years old as Rebecah, 26 years old.

    It is assumed that Rebecca died before the Shady Grove Baptist Church was formed since her family was charter members but she was not.
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    Reference:
    TDW McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 68.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Katy Townsend, 1984, p 112.

    Children:
    1. Francis McMahan was born 1835.
    2. McMahan was born 1839; died Bef 1850.
    3. Francis Marion McMahan was born 26 May 1843, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Feb 1900, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy McMahan was born 1 Apr 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1872; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 5. Elender "Nellie" McMahan was born 1846/1850, Tennessee.
    6. George McMahan was born Feb 1850, Tennessee.
    7. Gilbert R. "Gib" McMahan was born 9 Jun 1851, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1938; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Angeleta "Jetty" McMahan was born 1855, Tennessee; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Blackburn McMahan was born 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1921; was buried Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary Rebecca McMahan was born 1859, Tennessee.
    11. Sarah McMahan was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.
    12. Laura L. McMahan was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    13. Martha Cordelia McMahan was born 15 Jun 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Mar 1939; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  William W. "Ned" Ogle was born 7 Jan 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 5 Aug 1874; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    On 9 Jan 1854, William W. bought eight acres of land which was located on the waters of West Fork of Little Pigeon River -- Grassy Branch just off the Mill Creek (not in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park) from William Ogle Senior.

    William W. Ogle is listed in the 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    The family appears in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 268.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 191.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 285.

    William married Jane "Jennie" Conner 22 Apr 1836, , Haywood, North Carolina. Jane (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born 1820, Haywood County, North Carolina; died 19 Feb 1898, Sugarlands, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Jane "Jennie" Conner was born 1820, Haywood County, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 19 Feb 1898, Sugarlands, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Jennie was a "Granny woman" (midwife) for the folks in the Sugarlands area.

    In the 1880 Federal Census, Jane was living with her son, Burton Ogle.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 268.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 191, 217.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 285, 289.

    Children:
    1. 6. Andrew E. Ogle was born 1838, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy Ogle was born 1840, Tennessee; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth Jane Ogle was born 3 May 1842, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1925; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah "Sallie" Ogle was born 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Aaron Ogle was born 1 Mar 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 1900; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Catherine Ogle was born 1850, Tennessee.
    7. Burton Ogle was born 15 Mar 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1935; was buried Sugarlands Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Susan Ogle was born 1856, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Eli Napoleon White was born 1820, North Carolina; died Abt 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Eli Napoleon White and his family were listed in the 1840 and 1850 Federal Census of Haywood County, North Carolina. Also they were listed in the 1860 and 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188, 217.

    Eli married Mary "Polly" Conner Abt 1831, Haywood County, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born 1813, Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary "Polly" Conner was born 1813, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188, 217.

    Children:
    1. Robert F. White was born 15 Mar 1834, North Carolina; died 6 Jun 1890; was buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy White was born 1835, Tennessee.
    3. Stephen White was born 1837, Tennessee.
    4. 7. Mary Jane White was born 11 Mar 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Feb 1922, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Frances Elizabeth White was born 1 Dec 1841, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1917, Jackson County, North Carolina; was buried 6 Sep 1917, Hyatt Cemetery, Jackson County, North Carolina.
    6. Margaret Malinda White was born 1843, Tennessee.
    7. John D. White was born 1845, Tennessee.
    8. Eli Napoleon White, Jr. was born 1847, Tennessee.
    9. James Joseph White was born Oct 1852, Tennessee.
    10. Taylor White was born 1853, Tennessee.


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