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Flora Lela Thomas

Female 1933 - 1997  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Flora Lela Thomas was born 19 Jan 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of David Roy Thomas and Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams); died 2 Dec 1997; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    Twin of Lena.

    Flora — Doyle Porter Holt. Doyle (son of Rev. Tillman "Doc" Holt and Eura French) was born 10 Jul 1935, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 2011, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jan 2011, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Christopher Holt

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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]


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


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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]


  2. 5.  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:
    1. Arthur Thomas was born 1905; died 1906.
    2. 2. David Roy Thomas was born 22 May 1907, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1987; was buried Wilson-Thomas Cemetery.
    3. Ollie Thomas was born 1908.
    4. Kenny Thomas was born 1911.

  3. 6.  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]


  4. 7.  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:
    1. Arlie Ray Williams
    2. Susie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was born 2 Sep 1900, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1988; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Dona Williams was born 15 Jul 1907; died 14 Jan 1995; was buried Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Hazel Williams was born 1917, Tennessee; died 18 May 1998, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Robert Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    6. Velma Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    7. Minnie Frances Williams was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 3. 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.
    9. Creed L. Williams was born 6 Aug 1911; died 11 Oct 1935; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Arthur Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Billy Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Ollie Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    13. 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.
    14. Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Washington Thomas was born 1838, Tennessee; died 31 Mar 1885; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    George married Mary Ann Breeden 7 Oct 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary was born 20 Mar 1831, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1896; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Ann Breeden was born 20 Mar 1831, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1896; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Julia Thomas was born Jun 1863, Tennessee; died 1900; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 4. Rev. Eli "Jake" Thomas was born 28 Jul 1866, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1930; was buried Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. James A. Thomas was born Abt 1868, Tennessee.
    4. John Thomas was born Abt 1870.
    5. Wilson Mc. Thomas was born 27 Sep 1871, Tennessee; died 13 Jun 1967; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Katie E. Thomas was born 3 Feb 1874, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 1944; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Nancy Elizabeth Thomas was born Abt 1874, Tennessee; died 24 Jul 1952, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Jul 1952, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    8. George W. Thomas was born Abt 1879, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Pleasant P. Proffitt was born 2 Jun 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 11 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-2D
    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 91, 152, 153.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 7, 8.

    Pleasant married Lucinda Dickson 28 Oct 1868. Lucinda (daughter of William Henry Dickson and Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan) was born 19 Feb 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1922; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Lucinda Dickson was born 19 Feb 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Henry Dickson and Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan); died 11 Jul 1922; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 91, 152, 153.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 7, 8.

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Ann Proffitt was born 9 Mar 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1949; was buried Old Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Milos Proffitt was born 1875, Tennessee.
    3. Aaron Proffitt was born 1878, Tennessee.
    4. James Proffitt was born 1879, Tennessee.
    5. Senia Proffitt was born 24 Apr 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Jun 1946, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Jun 1946, Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. David Proffitt was born 19 Feb 1884; died 16 Jan 1969; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    7. Ollie Elizabeth Proffitt was born 30 Aug 1887, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1962; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Isabelle Proffitt was born 6 Jun 1892, Tennessee; died 31 Dec 1939; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  James Robert Williams was born Abt 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Williams and Cynthia).

    Notes:

    Fought in Civil War and left before term was up.
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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James married Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris 8 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell) was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Rosealyn Jane Williams was born 30 Nov 1865, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Feb 1944, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ann Williams was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    3. Sary E. Williams was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    4. 6. James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Leah E. Williams was born Abt 1878, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Florence "Florrie" Williams was born 28 May 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jun 1959; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Walter Williams was born 27 Mar 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1945, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Sims Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  James G. Cory was born Abt 1847, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Sevier County Heritage lists surname as Gregory.
    Fought in Civil War.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James — Lucinda Ella Franklin. Lucinda (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King) was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Lucinda Ella Franklin was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King); died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

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

    Children:
    1. Allis E. Cory was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    2. W. O. Cory was born Abt 1873, Tennessee.
    3. A. M. Cory was born Abt 1875, Tennessee.
    4. A. G. Cory was born Abt 1877, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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