Larry Albert Justus: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

Larry Albert Justus was born 7 Apr 1953 (son of Earl "Cobby" Justus and Trula Ray Thomas).

Larry married Linda Diane Cogdill 11 Sep 1973, Sevier County, Tennessee; divorced 15 Dec 2003, Sevier County, Tennessee. Linda (daughter of Wade J. "Bood" Cogdill and Nora Faye Stinnett) was born 23 Apr 1953. [Group Sheet]

Children:

Larry Wade Justus was born 10 Sep 1979.

Generation: 2

Earl "Cobby" Justus was born 25 Sep 1926, Tennessee (son of William A. Hobart Justus and Louella Melton); died 9 Aug 1977; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Earl — Trula Ray Thomas. Trula (daughter of David Roy Thomas and Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams) was born 15 Dec 1929, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 2013; was buried 10 Jun 2013, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Trula Ray Thomas was born 15 Dec 1929, Tennessee (daughter of David Roy Thomas and Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams); died 7 Jun 2013; was buried 10 Jun 2013, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

Children:

William David Justus
John Earl Justus was born 26 Mar 1951.
1. Larry Albert Justus was born 7 Apr 1953.
Peggy Sue Justus
Virginia Lee Justus was born 20 Sep 1956.
Robert Ray Justus was born 8 Oct 1965, Sevier County, Tennessee; died STILLBORN; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 3

William A. Hobart Justus was born 8 Feb 1898, Tennessee (son of Julius Alexander Justus and Jettey Etter Townsend); died 5 Jan 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Jan 1952, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1920, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 68.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 150.

William married Louella Melton 2 Feb 1920, Cocke County, Tennessee. Louella (daughter of John Ramsey and Mary Webb) was born 22 Apr 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Aug 1989; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Louella Melton was born 22 Apr 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Ramsey and Mary Webb); died 12 Aug 1989; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Children:

Rev. Julius C. Justus was born Abt 1921; died 26 Oct 2011; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Stella Mae Justus was born 19 Aug 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Dec 2000, Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Dec 2000, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
2. Earl "Cobby" Justus was born 25 Sep 1926, Tennessee; died 9 Aug 1977; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Inez Justus was born 7 Jan 1932, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 2012; was buried 18 Dec 2012, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Deloris Justus

David Roy Thomas was born 22 May 1907, Tennessee (son of Rev. Eli "Jake" Thomas and Mary Ann Proffitt); died 21 Sep 1987; was buried Wilson-Thomas Cemetery.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 54.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 357.
Renae, ANIMAL3144@aol.com, 12 July 2000.

David married Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams 19 Sep 1926, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams and Flora Belle Cory) was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams and Flora Belle Cory); died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 54.
Renae, ANIMAL3144@aol.com, 12 July 2000.

Children:

Gladys "Sammy" Thomas was born Abt 1928, Tennessee; died Bef 7 Jun 2013.
3. Trula Ray Thomas was born 15 Dec 1929, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 2013; was buried 10 Jun 2013, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lola Thomas was born Abt 1932, Tennessee.
Flora Lela Thomas was born 19 Jan 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1997; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lena Thomas was born Abt 1933, Tennessee; died Bef 25 Sep 2001.
Imogene "Jean" Thomas was born Abt 1936, Tennessee.
James Berl Thomas was born Abt 1937, Tennessee; died 6 Oct 2013.
William Earl "Bill" Thomas

Generation: 4

Julius Alexander Justus was born 1 Jan 1845, Tennessee (son of Bazel Justus and Charlotte Yarberry); died 17 Nov 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 18 Nov 1925, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, Cocke County, Tennessee
Census: 1920, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Notes:

Julius Alexander Justus was in Company F, Regiment E Tennessee Calvery from 25 September 1863 to 11 September 1865.
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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 26, 68.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 134.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 150.

Julius married Jettey Etter Townsend 18 Dec 1890. Jettey (daughter of James M. Townsend and Mary Evalina Young) was born 28 May 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1918; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Jettey Etter Townsend was born 28 May 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James M. Townsend and Mary Evalina Young); died 16 Aug 1918; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 26, 68.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 150.

Children:

Mary A. Justus was born 8 Apr 1892; died 24 Jul 1892; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Odessa "Dessie" Justus was born 20 Nov 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Jul 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 31 Jul 1933, Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
James Millard F. Justus was born 27 Jul 1895, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1974; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
4. William A. Hobart Justus was born 8 Feb 1898, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Jan 1952, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
John Alexander Justus was born 1 Jan 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Mar 1963; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Loma Paralee Justus was born 28 Jul 1904, Tennessee; died 18 Sep 1988; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Ishom Eugene Justus was born 17 Jan 1914, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1983; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

10.	John Ramsey John married Mary Webb 25 Nov 1897, Cocke County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Henderson M. Webb and Rhoda Ramsey) was born 8 Nov 1877, Tennessee; died 22 Aug 1961, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Aug 1961, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

11.

Mary Webb was born 8 Nov 1877, Tennessee (daughter of Henderson M. Webb and Rhoda Ramsey); died 22 Aug 1961, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Aug 1961, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

Children:

5. Louella Melton was born 22 Apr 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Aug 1989; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Audie Alice Ramsey was born 2 Oct 1914, South Carolina; died 30 Mar 2004; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

12.

Rev. Eli "Jake" Thomas was born 28 Jul 1866, Tennessee (son of George Washington Thomas and Mary Ann Breeden); died 27 Dec 1930; was buried Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 91, 97, 153.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 71.
"In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 509.
Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 7.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 357.

Eli — Mary Ann Proffitt. Mary (daughter of Pleasant P. Proffitt and Lucinda Dickson) was born 9 Mar 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1949; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

13.

Mary Ann Proffitt was born 9 Mar 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Pleasant P. Proffitt and Lucinda Dickson); died 5 Nov 1949; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 91, 97, 153.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 20.
Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 7.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 357.

Children:

Arthur Thomas was born 1905; died 1906.
6. David Roy Thomas was born 22 May 1907, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1987; was buried Wilson-Thomas Cemetery.
Ollie Thomas was born 1908.
Kenny Thomas was born 1911.

14.

James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of James Robert Williams and Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris); died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Also known as Little Jimmy Spriggens.

Owned property in Evan's Chapel, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 26 February 1999.

James married Flora Belle Cory 3 May 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee. Flora (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin) was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

15.

Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin); died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

Children:

Arlie Ray Williams
Susie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was born 2 Sep 1900, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1988; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
Dona Williams was born 15 Jul 1907; died 14 Jan 1995; was buried Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Hazel Williams was born 1917, Tennessee; died 18 May 1998, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Robert Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
Velma Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
Minnie Frances Williams was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
7. Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Creed L. Williams was born 6 Aug 1911; died 11 Oct 1935; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Arthur Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Billy Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Ollie Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
Virgie Melinda Williams was born 30 Mar 1924; died 7 Dec 2005; was buried 10 Dec 2005, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.