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Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan

Male 1856 - 1932  (75 years)


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  1. 1.  Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan was born 19 Oct 1856, Tennessee (son of Sanders M. "San" McMahan and Linda "Amanda" Huff); died 3 Jul 1932.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 1, 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 63, 106, 152, 155.

    William married Mary Ann Dickson 24 Dec 1876. Mary (daughter of William Henry Dickson and Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan) was born 21 Aug 1857, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Sanders "Alvin" McMahan was born 25 Sep 1877, Tennessee.
    2. Amanda Melsini McMahan was born 11 Oct 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Oct 1966; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Ann L. E. McMahan was born 30 Jan 1880, Tennessee; died 11 Dec 1909; was buried Dockery Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy Jane McMahan was born 7 May 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1969, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Henry L. "Curtice" McMahan was born 10 Sep 1882, Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1938; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Sarah Rodelary McMahan was born 27 Feb 1884; died 1 Mar 1885; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William D. McMahan was born 11 Apr 1885; died 18 Oct 1885; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Robert Pleasant McMahan was born 25 Sep 1886; died 22 Aug 1894.
    9. Mary Maranda "Randy" McMahan was born 1 Feb 1888; died 19 Jul 1968.
    10. David Allen McMahan was born 8 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Aug 1963; was buried Bays Mountain Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee.
    11. Lakey Elzora McMahan was born 17 Feb 1892, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1932; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Hettie McMahan was born 18 Feb 1893; died 18 Jul 1894.
    13. Joseph Wilson McMahan was born 29 May 1895, Tennessee.
    14. Dewey Otis McMahan was born 18 Jan 1899, Tennessee; died 16 Nov 1961; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    15. Carrel McMahan was born 12 Feb 1900, Tennessee; died 14 Jun 1900.
    16. Susie McMahan was born 7 Jul 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1979; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sanders M. "San" McMahan was born 25 Aug 1832, Tennessee (son of William "Bill" McMahan and Rhoda Elizabeth Williams); died 8 Jul 1914; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census as attending school.

    Sanders McMahan was second lieut. Co. E, 2nd Tennessee Cav. in the Civil War and buried in his Union uniform.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 20, 105, 106.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 35.
    http://www.liberty.com/home/hannibal/censusmc.txt

    Sanders — Linda "Amanda" Huff. Linda (daughter of Rev. John Huff and Nancy Allen) was born 5 May 1837, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1915; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Linda "Amanda" Huff was born 5 May 1837, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. John Huff and Nancy Allen); died 2 Mar 1915; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Amanda McMahan's will mentioned a child, "Willie Matthews," she reared. He was 12 years old in October 1914.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 105, 106.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 35.

    Children:
    1. George McMahan was born 1854.
    2. 1. Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan was born 19 Oct 1856, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1932.
    3. Allen McMahan was born 8 Jul 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1901; was buried Allen McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Curtis McMahan was born 24 May 1866, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 1883; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William "Bill" McMahan was born 1804, North Carolina (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 1866; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Received by experience into Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cocke County, Tennessee 3 June 1843.

    Listed in 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census as farmer with land valued at $600 birth in North Carolina.

    Sevier County Heritage lists birth in Buncombe County, North Carolina and death as 1856.

    The 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census also lists a female age 8 born in Tennessee Jane McMahan.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 64, 105.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.
    http://www.liberty.com/home/hannibal/censusmc.txt

    William — Rhoda Elizabeth Williams. Rhoda (daughter of Jordon Williams and Nancy Ann) was born Abt 1800/1810. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rhoda Elizabeth Williams was born Abt 1800/1810 (daughter of Jordon Williams and Nancy Ann).

    Notes:

    Received by experience into Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Cocke County, Tennessee 3 June 1843.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 105.

    Children:
    1. Rhoda McMahan was born 1828, , Tennessee.
    2. James "Jim Bunt" McMahan was born 15 Nov 1829, , Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1911.
    3. Thomas Dearnold "Tom" McMahan was born 18 Jul 1830, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1915; was buried John McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 2. Sanders M. "San" McMahan was born 25 Aug 1832, Tennessee; died 8 Jul 1914; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan was born 1835, Tennessee; died Abt 1894.
    6. Nancy McMahan was born 1837, Tennessee.
    7. William "Gulger Bill" McMahan was born 1838, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Rev. John Huff was born 28 Dec 1786, Cosby Creek, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of Joseph Huff and Elizabeth); died 17 Apr 1852; was buried Huff Cemetery, English Creek, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 231, 261.

    John — Nancy Allen. Nancy was born 10 Oct 1793, Virginia; died 7 Jun 1869; was buried Huff-Denton Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Nancy Allen was born 10 Oct 1793, Virginia; died 7 Jun 1869; was buried Huff-Denton Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    May be daughter of Isaac Allen.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 261.

    Children:
    1. Peter Huff was born 6 Apr 1812, Tennessee; died 16 Nov 1859; was buried Huff Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. Elizabeth "Betsey" "The Sheepherder" Huff was born 1813; died 1891.
    3. Mary "Polly" Huff was born 1815, Tennessee.
    4. Charity Huff was born 16 Oct 1815, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 9 Jun 1892; was buried Huff-Denton Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah "Sally" Huff was born 1819; died 1845.
    6. Joseph Huff was born 1820, Tennessee; died 1856.
    7. William Huff was born 9 May 1822, Missouri; died 31 Dec 1891; was buried Huff Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    8. John Huff was born 9 May 1822, Missouri; died 19 May 1901; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. James Huff was born 21 Sep 1824; died 18 Feb 1857; was buried Reverend John Huff Family Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    10. Lucinda Huff was born 1829; died 1858; was buried Cocke County, Tennessee.
    11. Nancy Huff was born 1830.
    12. Harriett Huff was born 1833.
    13. Stephen Huff was born 22 Feb 1833, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1899; was buried Huff Cemetery, Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. 3. Linda "Amanda" Huff was born 5 May 1837, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1915; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Archibald McMahanArchibald McMahan was born Abt 1773, North Carolina (son of Archibald McMahan and Ann McNulty); died 27 Feb 1853; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    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]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth ByrdElizabeth Byrd was born Abt 1777 (daughter of George Byrd and Mary); died Abt 1844; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    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.

    Children:
    1. Redmond McMahan was born 11 Jul 1795, , Virginia.
    2. David Crockett McMahan was born 10 Oct 1796, Grayson County, Virginia; died 4 Apr 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George McMahan was born 1797, Virginia; died 1850/1859; was buried Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan was born 1798, , Virginia; died 14 Dec 1887, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary "Polly" McMahan was born 14 Feb 1801, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 1872; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 4. William "Bill" McMahan was born 1804, North Carolina; died 1866; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah "Sally" McMahan was born 1805, , Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Bef 21 Mar 1852.
    8. Elizabeth McMahan was born 1807, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died Abt 1855/1856, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Archibald McMahan was born 12 Apr 1808, North Carolina; died 18 Feb 1872; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Anna McMahan was born 27 Apr 1809, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 28 Jul 1900; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Virginia Jane "Jin" McMahan was born 15 Sep 1812, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1877; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    12. Susan McMahan was born 4 Apr 1813, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 1884; was buried Howard-Campbell Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Nancy McMahan was born 12 Mar 1820, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1857; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1843, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Jordon Williams was born Abt 1775; died Abt 1839.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8.
    Wanda Howard Fisher family record chart, 14 April 1980.

    Jordon — Nancy Ann. Nancy was born Abt 1782; died Abt 1866; was buried Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy Ann was born Abt 1782; died Abt 1866; was buried Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8.
    Wanda Howard Fisher family record chart, 14 April 1980.

    Children:
    1. 5. Rhoda Elizabeth Williams was born Abt 1800/1810.
    2. Benson Williams
    3. John Williams
    4. Jane "Jenny" Williams was born Abt 1813, North Carolina.
    5. Collins Williams was born Abt 1814, South Carolina; died 5 Aug 1892; was buried Ridings-Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Joseph Huff (son of Peter Huff); died Abt 1827.

    Joseph — Elizabeth. Elizabeth died Abt 1839. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth died Abt 1839.
    Children:
    1. Leonard Huff was born 1770/1780; died 1842.
    2. Joseph Huff, Jr. was born 3 Apr 1770; died 2 Dec 1856; was buried Huff Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. William Huff was born 1770/1775.
    4. Frances Huff was born 1780/1785.
    5. 6. Rev. John Huff was born 28 Dec 1786, Cosby Creek, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 17 Apr 1852; was buried Huff Cemetery, English Creek, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    6. Margaret "Peggy" Huff was born 1788, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1862; was buried Allen Cemetery.
    7. Charity Huff was born 1784, Tennessee; died 1859.
    8. Catherine Huff
    9. Sally Huff died 1840.
    10. Sina Huff was born Abt 1795.
    11. Lydia Huff was born Abt 1797; died Abt 1876.


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