David Crockett Maples, Jr.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 56.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 204, 207.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 122.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 91, 303.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 147.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 26, 27.

David — Cora Lucretia Ogle. Cora (daughter of Ephraim Earl Ogle and Hanna Elizabeth Evans) was born 15 Oct 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jul 1951; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

1. Ephraim Earl "Shab" Maples was born 6 Feb 1904, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Mar 1992; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
2. Rellie Louis Maples was born 14 Oct 1905, Tennessee; died 31 Aug 1985; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
3. Millard Bruce Maples was born 29 Apr 1908, Tennessee; died 19 Jun 1981; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Serving the Union Army during the Civil War, David Crockett Maples enlisted 18 October 1863 at Sevierville, Tennessee in Company H, 9th Tennessee Cavalry. He was discharged on 8 June 1865. His personal description at that time was: 6' 3" in height, fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair.

From the pension file of David Crockett Maples, an affidavit by William R. King in 1893 tells the story how David Crockett Maples lost his feet. It is quoted in the exact words of William R. King..."Said Maples was badly frostbitten in the winter 18??. Said Maples undertook to carry a man from his home to the top of the Alleghany or Smoky Mountains, and the snow was very deep, and the
weather very cold. The snow was so deep that it was very difficult for him to travel. Said Maples went on, tried to comply with his promise in carrying the man accross the mountain and the snow was so deep that his strength failed. He became so exhausted that he could not get back to his home or any place of shelter. He crawled into a hollow log and lay overnight where he was very much exposed, and from said exposure he was badly frozen so much so that both of his feet had to be amputated. His feet were amputated on the 21st day of January 1877 caused from being frozen."

He made and fitted artificial boots..strapped them to his legs and wore them till his death. This has been told by numerous descendants, and is a true mountain legend.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 102.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140, 189, 204, 238, 240.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 119, 122.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 65.
Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 288.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 24.
"Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 87.

David married Mary R. "Polly" Ogle 17 Mar 1860. Mary (daughter of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon) was born 1834, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1885; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Mary and David's family appear in the Sevier County Federal Census records, 1850 to 1880.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 102.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 53, 140, 189, 204.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 65.

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]

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.

Notes:

Shucky moved with the family to Sevier County, Tennessee as early as 1805, soon after the death of his father.

Isaac was one of the first settlers in Gatlinburg. No land records prior to 1824 were found for Isaac Ogle but it is shown by Richard Reagan's early grants that Isaac and William, his brother, entered land adjoining Richard's land on Mill Creek. This ran from Mill Creek down to "the lane" (Reagan Lane) and nearly to the old river road. Later records show this land as belonging to Isaac alone and still later to his son, Elijah Ogle. Isaac also entered land near the road from the Glades, running down to the mouth of Roaring Fork Creek in Gatlinburg. As his sons and daughters became of age, he gave them these lands and he moved to the Banner area north of Gatlinburg.

Isaac and his wife, Susannah, were charter members of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church. The family appears in the Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census records, 1830 to 1880. Isaac died 2 Sep 1881 according to the Death Register of 1881 found in Sevier County Courthouse.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 225.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 138.

Isaac married Susannah Bohanon Abt 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee. Susannah (daughter of Henry Bohanon and Amillia Shotwell) was born 1793, Virginia; died Bef 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 82.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 138.

Notes:

Wilson Maples went with his parents from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Pendleton District, South Carolina prior to 1790. There he lived with his parents until his marriage in 1801.

Wilson Maples and his family left Pendleton District, South Carolina for Sevier County, Tennessee in 1805. They settled in the area of the East Fork of Little Pigeon River.

Wilson Maples had bought 77 acres of land from James Mathis Sr. circa 1805/1806. This land was surveyed in 1807 and granted by State of Tennessee. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area.

Wilson Maples also bought 69 acres of land at the same time. It was located in the East Fork of Little Pigeon River area and adjoined the lands of James Mathis Sr.

From RECORD OF COMMISSIONS OF OFFICERS IN THE TENNESSEE MILITIA 1796-1815, compiled by Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Wilson Maples was appointed as a captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee on 26 May 1812.

Wilson Maples served as a Captain of 11th Regiment for Sevier County, Tennessee from the date of appointment until he resigned. During the War of 1812, he served as a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee militia commanded by Colonel Edwin Booth. He was drafted at Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee on or about 5 November 1814 for six months duty. On 25 December 1814, he was reassigned to Lookout Mountain (vicinity of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee) on account of sickness.

Wilson Maples died almost a year after he resigned from the position of captain. From deeds it is indicated that the said Wilson Maples had left a will at his death. He willed his wife, Sarah, the one half of the plantation during her lifetime or widowhood and willed that each of his children was to receive one-sixth part of the undivided interest in the other half of the plantation.

It is believed that Wilson Maples was buried in the McMahan Cemetery, Jones Cove. (A stone reads "W. M. 1845 (1815?)".)
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 185, 186.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.

Wilson married Sarah Rolen 6 Aug 1801, Pendleton County, South Carolina. Sarah was born Abt 1785, North Carolina; died 25 Oct 1858; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

After Wilson Maples death Sara Rolen Maples remained widow until her death. She raised the children to full maturity on the farm of Wilson Maples.

Sarah Rolen Maples appeared as the head of household in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. In the 1840 census the listing includes 1 male 30-40, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 50-60, 1 female 60-70.

Sarah Maples entered 100 acres of land adjacent to where she lived on the waters of Big East Fork of Little Pigeon River ... according to an entry dated 23 January 1826.

Sarah Maples was listed in 1837 Tax List of Sevier County, Tennessee.

There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Adempsey Maples to Archibald McMahan for $300 - tract on Big East Fork of Little Pigeon being the plantation whereon Wilson Maples lived at the time of his death and I the said Adempsey Maples being an heir at law --- siezed of 1/6 part of the undivided farm - also one other part of the above tract of land --- that Abijah Maples has to the named tract or parcel of land bin being an heir at law --- entitled to 1/6 part of the said farm - also one other part of the above same undivided farm it being the part which descended to Mahaly Robertson formerly Mahaly Maples her being an heir at law, I Adempsey Maples having bought the last two mentioned parts of Abijah Maples and Mahaly Robertson...69 acres."

There was a deed dated 27 March 1854 ... "Sharah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased to Archibald McMahan for $350 - quit claim and yield up to Archibald D. McMahan all right, title, etc., that I am in possession of to one half of the plantation whereon Archibald D. McMahan now lives in Richardson Cove according to the last will and testament of my deceased husband Wilson Maples which was willed to me during my lifetime or widowhood...containing 69 acres.

There was a deed dated 8 April 1854 ... "Anderson Williams and wife Mary, formerly Mary Maples, to Archibald McMahan, interest in 69 acres received by will from Wilson Maples, deceased."

Here is a brief summary of Sarah Maples' bounty land application files:

26 March 1855 - Sarah Maples deposed that she is a resident of Sevier County, Tennessee and that she is the widow of Wilson Maples, deceased who was a captain in the 5th Regiment of Tennessee Militia commanded by General Booth in the War with Great Britain. Said husband was drafted at Sevierville on about 5 November 1814 for six months duty; reassigned about 25 December 1814 to Lookout Mountain on account of sickness. States that she was married to the said Wilson Maples in Pendleton County, South Carolina 6 August 1801 by one Robert
Bowen Justic of Peace and her name before marriage was Sarah Rolan and her husband died at his residence in Sevier County, 27 November 1815 and she has never remarried.

3 November 1855 - On this appeared Sarah Maples aged about 65 years a widow of Wilson Maples, --- etc.

On 17 November 1857, Wilson Maples by his Guardian Sarah Maples asked for "Petition to sell land." Also, on 21 July 1858, Robert H. Hodsden appointed guardian for Sarah Maples widow of Wilson Maples deceased, having a life estate in said land. Court ordered all interest of Wilson Maples the said ward mentioned to be sold.

Sarah Rolen Maples was buried beside her husband Wilson Maples.

Sevier County Heritage lists Sarah as sister to "Davy" Crocket.

Notes:

Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1810 Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina. It is believed he migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee about 1811.

Archibald McMahan may have been a signer of a petition from "the district South of the rivers French Broad and Holston." The name appears on the petition as McGan, but is believed to be Archibald McMahan. This petition apparently includes the area of Jefferson County, South of the French Broad and perhaps part of the Cosby-English Mountain section of Cocke County, Tennessee.

Archibald obtained Grant #11578 for 25 acres in Sevier County, Tennessee dated 20 August 1825. He lived in the first district of Sevier County, Tennessee in the Jones Cove area.

Archibald McMahan is listed in the 1830 and 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census. In the 1840 census, He is listed as Archibald McMahan, Sr. 1 male 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 70-80 and 1 female 60-70. In the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee Census he is listed as a farmer living alone.

Archibald McMahan made his will 21 March 1852 a copy of which follows:

"I, Archibald McMahan of the County of Sevier, and State of Tennessee do hearby make and ordain this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others.

1st, I give and bequeath to my son David McMahan two negro slaves named Frank and Tibby.

2nd, I give and bequeath to my son Redmond McMahan one slave named Thomas.

3rd, I give and bequeath to my daughter Jane Large one slave named Nancy.

4th, I give and bequeath to my son William McMahan one slave named Simon.

5th, I give and bequeath to my son Archibald McMahan one slave named Jane.

6th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Emitt one slave named Mary.

7th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland one slave named Betsy.

8th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Duggan one slave named Winny.

9th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Susan Howard one slave named Lucy.

10th, I give and bequeath to my son James McMahan one slave named Carter.

11th, I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Maples during her natural life one slave named Henry and after her death to the heirs of her body.

I will and bequeath to my daughter Anna Roland my slave named Aggy to be taken good care of during said Aggy's lifetime and the said Aggy after my death may take what property she claims about my house that belongs to her, and also to take a cow and calf claimed by said Aggy.

I will and bequeath my slaves Jack and Charity to my son William McMahan to take care of them during their life.

I will and bequeath Rebecca McMahan, wife of Archibald McMahan Jr., and to George McMahan, illegitimate children of my son George McMahan one slave named James to be divided equally between them.

I hereby appoint David McMahan and Robert H. Henderson my executors to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, here unto set my hand and seal this 21st day of March 1852

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

In addition to the foregoing I will and bequeth to the children of my deceased daughter, Sally Howard, three hundred dollars to be divided equally between them.

I will and bequeath that my real estate and the balance of my personal assets be sold and the proceeds be divided equally between sons David McMahan, Redmond McMahan, William McMahan, James McMahan, and Archibald McMahan and my daughters Jane Large, Nancy Emit, Anna Roland, Susan Howard, and to my daughters Mary Duggan and Elizabeth Maples, I will one half as much of my real estate and balance of my personal estate as is willed to the above named heirs, half a share with the above heirs.

In testimony whereof I herunto set my hand and affix my seal this 21st day of March, 1852.

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

I do hereby revoke that part of my will appointing David McMahan one of my executors and do hereby appoint Fedric Emit and William McMahan in conjunction with Robert H. Hodsden my executors to carry out this my foregoing will and testement.

In addition to the foregoing will, I will and bequeath to my grand-daughter Martha McMahan, daughter of Wilson McMahan one hundred dollars to be paid her out of the proceeds of my personal property by my executors, and revoke enough of the foregoing will to carry the same into effect. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my seal this 11th day of May 1852.

Witnesses: his
George McMahan Archibald X McMahan
John McKisack mark

A stone in Pearl Valley Cemetery reading "A. McMahan born 17-- Died 27 February, 1853" is believed to be Archibald McMahan's resting place.
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Reference:
"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.
Cliff Manis
T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter, David Templin, 1981, Vol 7, No 2, p 13.
"The Virginia Genealogist", Vol 27, No. 1, p. 149.
Mrs. H. S. Surface, 401 Surface Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651, 540-988-3581.
Barbara Byrd Williams, Box 105, Kenbridge, VA, 23944 (804) 676-1258.

Archibald married Elizabeth Byrd 28 Sep 1793, Grayson County, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of George Byrd and Mary) was born Abt 1777; died Abt 1844; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth place may be North Carolina or Virginia.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 188.
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 50.
Cliff Manis
T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 4, 7.
"The Virginia Genealogist", 1983, Vol 27, No. 1, p 149.

Other Events:

• AFN: M909-B7

Notes:

From "Rowan County, North Carolina Court Minutes 1773-1786", William Ogle, with his brothers Thomas and Hercules Ogle, is listed in "Names of Persons who have not taken the Oath of Allegiance in Captain Cox's District." The date of the entry is 1778. Family traditions say that he served in the Revolutionary War.

William Ogle and his brothers, Thomas Jr. ad Hercules Ogle, were listed in Captain Cox's District, 1778 Tax List of Rowan County, North Carolina.

Some records say William Ogle was an Indian trader, other say that he was a minister of the gospel. In the deeds from Rowan County, North Carolina, he described himself as a planter or yeoman.

In 1785 William and his family were living in Wilkes County, Georgia, according to "1785 Tax List of Wilkes County, Georgia". They settled in Edgefield District, South Carolina, prior to 1790. He was listed as the head of household in 1790 and 1800 Federal Census of Edgefield District, South
Carolina.

On 19 Oct 1795, Thomas Ogle of Grayson County, Virginia deeded 100 acres of land in Rowan County, North Carolina, to "William Ogle of Edgefield County, state of South Carolina". William later sold this same tract of land to Mark Cole and Jacob Skeene on 30 Oct 1795 (Deed Book 14, p 178 and p 179/80).

On 7 March 1796, William Ogle added to his holdings in Edgefield District, South Carolina, another 100 acres of land purchased from George Hagood. This land was situated on "the branches of Rockey Creek, waters of Savannah River" (Deed Book 13, p 198).

Family traditions say William Ogle had planned to migrate to Tennessee. But at that time, there was an epidemic of a most dreaded disease in the backcountry of South Carolina. It is believed that before William Ogle could make arrangements to dispose of his land, he contracted this disease and died.

Other sources say he built the first known structure in the Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee area. They say he hunted with Indian friends in the area and decided to build a cabin and move his family there. He cut and hewed the logs, and then returned home "to grow a crop" in order to bring supplies for his family's survival for some time. While there, an epidemic of malaria broke out and William died of the fever.

Between the date of his will, 26 Feb 1803, and the date of probate, 5 March 1803, William Ogle died and was survived by his wife, Martha and his children, five sons and two daughters. He is buried in the Fruit Hill area.

In his will William said, "I give unto my son Harculous Ogle that Hundred Acres of Land he Now lives. Also the remainder of the Land is to be Divided among four Boys except a Child's Share which I give unto My beloved Wife Polly Ogle (Martha in the 1811 deed). Also I give unto my beloved daughter Rebecca (Mc) Carter a cow and Calf, bed and furniture, Pot and Some other furniture. Also I
give unto my beloved grandson William (Mc) Carter a young sow. Also the rest of the property to be Equally among all the rest of my children except my beloved Wife which draws a Child's share." His will was recorded in Edgefield County, South Carolina, Will Book "A", box 22, #783.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 138-139.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 6.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 3.

William married Martha Jane Huskey Abt 1778, Rowan County, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of John Frederick Huskey and Rebecca Washington) was born 9 Dec 1756, Wake County, North Carolina; died Bef Jul 1826, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Martha Jane Huskey Ogle was part Indian.

After the death of William, Martha took her five sons and two daughters for a short visit with relatives in Virginia. Her brother, Peter Huskey, and his family then accompanied them on their long trip to the East Tennessee area to establish their home.

They were in the Sevier County, Tennessee as early as 1805. There is a record in Tennessee State Library and Archives that shows Hercules and Thomas Ogle sold land to William Murphy in 1807. This land was situated in the area of "mouth of Walden's Creek" in Sevier County, Tennessee.

On 19 January 1811, Martha Ogle, "relict of William Ogle" and her sons relinquished to James Atchison of Edgefield County, South Carolina their claim on the property that William Ogle had bought from George Hagood in 1796. This deed of conveyance was recorded in Deed Book 31, p 291/92 in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

According to the church minutes of "Fork of Little Pigeon Church", Martha Ogle was the one of the group of people from White Oak Flats Community that asked the Fork of Little Pigeon Church to establish a church in White Oak Flats as an arm of the church in Sevierville in December 1817.

Sometime between December 1817 to July 1826, Martha Ogle died and was buried in Gatlinburg, Tennessee behind Hays House Restaurant.

Some researchers claim her given name should not include Jane.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 37-38.
"Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 6.
IGI, Batch 8113402, Sheet 49, Source Call Number 1260889, Film, also, Film
449514, Ordinance # 280.., Temple Swiss.
"Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
"Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 3.
Ruth Tolson, rutht@bath.rang.k12.va.us, 11 May 2001.

Notes:

Family tradition says Henry Bohannon served in the American Revolution from the state of Virginia. A record in Virginia State Library's "List of Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia" showed Henry Bohannon served as a private in the 1st Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line, Light Dragoon, commanded by Captain Robert Boling for a three year enlistment, 6 July 1778 to Jun 1781. The regiment was raised from the area south of James River for the relief of General Nathaniel Greene in the South during the Revolutionary War.

In Virginia Soldiers of 1776 by Louis A. Burgess, it was found that apparently this same Henry Bohannon received bounty warrant number 1394 for 100 acres on 6 July 1781 and bounty warrant number 1390 for 200 acres on 23 June 1783 from the State of Virginia. It was for his Revolutionary War service in the Continental Line. As late as 1856, the records show the bounty warrants were not redeemed. It is believed this Henry Bohannon went to the state of South Carolina, and later to Sevier County, Tennessee, rather than into the Kentucky and Ohio military district under the auspices of the state of Virginia.

In 1790 Federal Census of Ninety-six District, Abbevile County, South Carolina, there was 1 white male over 16 years; 4 white females in the household ... Henry Bohannon and his wife, Amillia Shotwell, three daughters born from circa 1786 to 1790.

From 1800 Federal Census of Abbeville District, South Carolina, there were 2 white males and 2 white females under 10 years of age; 2 white females age 10-16; 2 white females age 16-26; 1 white male and 1 white female age 26-45 in the household ... Henry Bohannon and his wife, Amillia Shotwell, eight children born from circa 1786 to 1800. [NOTE: This household was listed under the name - HENRY BUCKHANAN]

Circa 1801, Henry Bohannon and his family migrated to Sevier County, Tennessee from Abbeville District, South Carolina. There was one early land entry for Henry Bohannon in Sevier County. This land grant, dated 15 June 1810, is as follows:

"...a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty and three roods lying in the County of Sevier in the District South of French Broad and Holston, there being due and chargeable on said land the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars seventy five Cents with the Interest thereon." This land joined the line of Hugh Duggan, James Oldham and vacant lands. It was located in the watershed of the East Fork of Little Pigeon River.

At an early date the family evidently lived in White Oak Flats community (now Gatlinburg, Tennessee). In November 1817 the Forks of Little Pigeon Baptist Church met with a group of people from White Oak Flats community...they agreed to hold a meeting for reception of new members at "Henry Bohannon's place in White Oak Flats."

In December 1817 when the White Oak Flats Baptist Church was formed as an arm of "Fork of Little Pigeon Baptist Church" in Sevierville, Tennessee, Henry Bohannon's wife, Amillia, was listed as a charter member.

There was another land entry for Henry Bohannon dated 25th day of January 1826. This land grant indicated that this family moved from White Oak Flats community to the area of Middle Creek and Pigeon Forge. It was as follows: "...a certain tract of land containing fifty acres, lying in the county aforesaid, on the waters of Mill Creek..." and joined the vacant lands and William White's line.

Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 5-10, 1 male 70-80, 1 female 5-10 and 1 female 40-50.

It is believed that Henry Bohannon lived and died at his home on "waters of Mill Creek".
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Reference:
"Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 137-138.
Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.

Henry married Amillia Shotwell Abt 1785, Abbeville County, South Carolina. Amillia (daughter of Robert V. Shotwell and Hannah Burdine) was born 1765/1770, Culpeper County, Virginia; died Mar 1813, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 137.
Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.