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Walter M. Kear

Male 1900 - 1967  (67 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Walter M. Kear was born 1900 (son of Pinkney Kear and Cenia Ogle); died 1967; was buried Springer Cemetery, Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico.

    Walter — Hazel A. Smith. Hazel was born 5 Dec 1907; died 6 Oct 1991; was buried Springer Cemetery, Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Pinkney Kear was born 9 Mar 1876 (son of James Kear and Sarah Ogle); died 5 Jul 1965; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.

    Pinkney married Cenia Ogle 5 May 1892, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Cenia (daughter of Harkless H. Ogle, Jr. and Julia Hurst) was born 7 Jul 1875, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1974, Clayton, New Mexico; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Cenia Ogle was born 7 Jul 1875, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Harkless H. Ogle, Jr. and Julia Hurst); died 30 Nov 1974, Clayton, New Mexico; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    Children:
    1. 1. Walter M. Kear was born 1900; died 1967; was buried Springer Cemetery, Springer, Colfax County, New Mexico.
    2. James Clifford Kear was born 24 Oct 1902; died 24 Apr 1985; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    3. Julia Mae Kear was born 1905; died 8 Feb 1978; was buried Pines Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
    4. Lee R. Kear was born 1907; died 1983; was buried Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
    5. Beecher B. Kear was born 30 May 1909; died 30 Oct 1978; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    6. Herman W. Kear was born 11 Aug 1911; died 27 Jul 1970; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    7. Ezalee Ida Kear was born 1 Dec 1917; died 13 Dec 1971; was buried Dumas Cemetery, Dumas, Moore County, Texas.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Kear was born 14 Sep 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Joel Kear and Sarah Huff); died 18 Jul 1926; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Upper Tenth District, Whitfield County, Georgia

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 293.

    James married Sarah Ogle 7 Mar 1875. Sarah (daughter of Thomas I. J. Ogle and Sarah "Sally" Ogle) was born 14 Mar 1856, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1912; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah Ogle was born 14 Mar 1856, Tennessee (daughter of Thomas I. J. Ogle and Sarah "Sally" Ogle); died 16 Mar 1912; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 2 Jul 1870, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, Upper Tenth District, Whitfield County, Georgia

    Children:
    1. 2. Pinkney Kear was born 9 Mar 1876; died 5 Jul 1965; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    2. Leander Kear was born 23 Mar 1878; died 26 Oct 1881; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah "Sallie" Kear was born 10 Nov 1880, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1926, Whitfield County, Georgia; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    4. Martha Ann Kear was born 25 Apr 1888; died 25 Dec 1945.

  3. 6.  Harkless H. Ogle, Jr. was born Dec 1851, Tennessee (son of Harkless T. Ogle and Serrena Huskey).

    Harkless married Julia Hurst 19 Oct 1871. Julia (daughter of David Hurst and Ellender Smith) was born 15 Jan 1854, Tennessee; died 19 May 1939; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Julia Hurst was born 15 Jan 1854, Tennessee (daughter of David Hurst and Ellender Smith); died 19 May 1939; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 3. Cenia Ogle was born 7 Jul 1875, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Nov 1974, Clayton, New Mexico; was buried Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Union County, New Mexico.
    2. Ellen J. Ogle was born Jan 1877, Tennessee.
    3. Serrena "Rene" Ogle was born 13 Oct 1880, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1965; was buried Mount Olive Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. Robert Decatur Ogle was born 29 Dec 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Feb 1961; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Fletcher Ogle was born 24 Jul 1888, Tennessee; died 11 Jun 1955; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Walter E. Ogle was born 29 Jun 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 May 1965, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Maude Ogle was born Sep 1894, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joel Kear was born 5 Feb 1796, North Carolina (son of James Kear and Molly Shelton); died 28 Jul 1871; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    From Scotland.

    Some researchers list him buried in Forks of the River Cemetery.
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    References:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 74.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 29.

    Joel married Sarah Huff 6 Jun 1838. Sarah (daughter of Leonard Huff and Sarah Baker) was born 11 Jul 1809, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 1886; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sarah HuffSarah Huff was born 11 Jul 1809, Tennessee (daughter of Leonard Huff and Sarah Baker); died 15 Sep 1886; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Ezalee Kear Spencer lists given name as Baker with sisters Lydia and Charity and a brother.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 74.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Kear was born 10 Nov 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 May 1871, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lydia "Aunt Liddy" Kear was born 24 May 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1926, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Joseph Kear was born 16 Jun 1841, Tennessee; died 7 Dec 1923; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Ann Kear was born 20 Mar 1843, Tennessee.
    5. John Kear was born 20 Oct 1844, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1929; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Charity Manerva Kear was born 21 Jun 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Nov 1909; was buried Myers Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Kear was born 8 May 1848, Tennessee; died 18 Jun 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Joel Kear was born 5 Feb 1850, Tennessee; died 10 Feb 1926; was buried Forks of the River Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rev. Henry Baker Kear was born 12 Jan 1852, Tennessee; died Bef 1941; was buried New Mexico.
    10. 4. James Kear was born 14 Sep 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jul 1926; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.

  3. 10.  Thomas I. J. OgleThomas I. J. Ogle was born 1813, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon); died 19 Jun 1886; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 28 Aug 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 2 Jul 1870, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    From page 412 of Surveyor's Book No. 1 of Sevier County, Tennessee:

    "Isaac Ogle
    State of Tennessee)
    Sevier County ) By Virtue of Entry N. 1194 dated the 4th day of

    November 1836 I have surveyed for Isaac Ogle four hundred acres of land in said
    County on the waters of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River. Beginning on a
    white Oak in the low gap at or near his line, running S Four poles and sixteen
    links to a pin and black oak at or near the line of Thomas Ogle, then with
    vacant land S 83 E on hundred and seventy two poles to a spruce pine on a
    branch, S 46 E thirty seven poles to a beech, N 57 E two hundred and six poles
    crossing the creek to a large chestnut, N 33 W one hundred and sixty poles to a
    stake, S 85 W two hundred and seventy five poles to a stake on the Brier Hill,
    S 15 W one hundred and sixty poles crossing the creek to a stake and two spruce
    pines, thence a direct line to the Beginning.

    Surveyed 15th March 1838.

    J. Anderson)
    I. Ogle Jr.) C.C John Mullendore, Cty. Surveyor"

    Also from page 516 and 517 of Sevier County, Tennessee Deed Book "K" ...

    "I, Isaac Ogle, Senr., have this day bargained and sold and to hereby transfer
    and convey to Thomas I. Ogle, his heirs and assigns for the consideration of
    Sixty five dollars to me paid the following described tracts piece or tracts of
    land in the State of Tennessee, Sevier County and District No. 11 and bounded
    as follows, to wit.

    Beginning at a white oak in the low gap at or near Thomas Ogle's line, running
    S four poles and sixteen links to a pine and black oak, S 83 E one hundred and
    forty seven poles to a black gum a corner to a conditional line between the
    said Isaac Ogle and Thomas Ogle, then with the said conditional N 14 W seventy
    eight poles to a beach, N 54.5 E two hundred and five poles to a stake on the
    old line, thence with the same N 33 W sixty poles to a stake, S 85 W two
    hundred and seventy five poles to a stake on the hill, S 15 W one hundred and
    sixty poles crossing creek to a stake and two spruce pines, then a direct line
    to the Beginning, containing two hundred and eighty two acres be the same more
    or less.

    Second tract of land - Beginning at a white oak, thence S 65 W seventy eight
    poles to a stake on Ogle's line, thence with the same N 35 W thirty four poles
    to a stake, thence S 64 W seventy eight poles to a stake, thence N thirty seven
    poles to a stake near the creek, thence up the same N 83 E one hundred and
    forty six poles to a stake, thence S 25 E eighteen poles to the Beginning.

    The third tract - Beginning at a white oak a corner to Ogle's survey, thence
    with the same N w5 W forty poles crossing the Roaring Fork to a stake, thence N
    59 E forty poles to a stake, thence S 17 W one hundred and twenty poles to a
    stake, N 46 W twenty poles to a stake, N 46 W twenty seven poles to a stake on
    Thomas Ogle's line, thence with the same N 79 E thirty poles to a stake, thence
    N 6 W forty eight poles and four links to a stake, N 40 E sixty nine poles to a
    stake, N 44 W twenty eight poles to a stake, thence with Isaac Ogle, N 70 E
    twenty nine poles to a stake, thence with N 25 E twelve poles to a stake,
    thence N 65 E sixty eight poles to the Beginning except the part that was
    deeded to Thomas Ogle which is twelve acres and ten poles TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
    the same to the said Thomas I. Ogle, his heirs and assigns forever.

    I do covenant with the same Thomas that I am lawfully seized of said land have
    a good right to convey it and that the same is unencumbered. I do further
    covenant and bind myself, my heirs and representatives to warrant and forever
    defend the title to the said land unto the said Thomas I. Ogle, his heirs and
    assigns against the lawful claims of all persons whatever.

    Witness my hand and seal this the 4th day of November A. D. 1862."

    Signed, sealed and acknowledged in) His
    presence the day at above date... ) Isaac X Ogle
    Test: Elijah Ogle Mark
    Bradford Ogle

    Listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Thomas I. Ogle is also mentioned in the affidavit to the will of William Ogle.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 227-228.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 82.

    Thomas married Sarah "Sally" Ogle Abt 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born Aug 1816, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1901; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah "Sally" Ogle was born Aug 1816, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 31 May 1901; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 28 Aug 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 2 Jul 1870, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Sarah's family appears in the census records of Sevier County 1850 through 1880. Thomas and Sally are also mentioned in the affidavit to the will of William Ogle.

    Sarah is listed in the 1900 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee under Elijah Lawson and Martha Ogle Reagan's family.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 228.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140, 141.

    Children:
    1. Martha Ogle was born 1836, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1853; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Bradford Ogle was born 20 Jan 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. George Ogle was born 17 Apr 1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Mar 1910; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Elias Ogle was born 2 Jun 1842, Tennessee; died 1 Dec 1923; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Thomas A. Ogle was born 27 Jan 1846, Tennessee; died 30 Mar 1921; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    6. Maria Elizabeth Ogle was born 12 Apr 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1919, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 13 May 1919, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Cynthia Ogle was born 1850, Tennessee.
    8. Noah "Little Noah" "Pete" Ogle was born 10 Mar 1854, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1926; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 5. Sarah Ogle was born 14 Mar 1856, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1912; was buried Concord Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    10. Mary H. Ogle was born Jan 1858, Tennessee.
    11. Margaret Ogle was born Jan 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 2 Aug 1914, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Susan Ogle was born 13 Aug 1862, Tennessee; died 15 Nov 1929; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Harkless T. Ogle was born 1811, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Thomas J. Ogle and Sophia Bosley); died 21 Mar 1892; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Harkless T. was born and lived all his life in Sevier County, mostly in Gatlinburg. He appears in the census records for the county from 1830 through 1880. His name is also recorded in the church minute books for the White Oak Flats Baptist Church. Death dates are given there for him and his second wife.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 94, 168.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 286.

    Harkless married Serrena Huskey Aft 6 Feb 1849, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Serrena (daughter of William M. Huskey and Dorothy "Dolly" Trotter) was born 1820, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1888; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Serrena Huskey was born 1820, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William M. Huskey and Dorothy "Dolly" Trotter); died 21 Jul 1888; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Appeared in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 86, 94, 168.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 112.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 286.

    Children:
    1. William Ogle was born Mar 1850, Tennessee.
    2. 6. Harkless H. Ogle, Jr. was born Dec 1851, Tennessee.
    3. Dollie Ogle was born 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Oct 1944, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Oct 1944, Millers Cove Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. George Ogle was born 1856, Tennessee.
    5. Amanda "Mandy" Ogle was born Jun 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1927, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Chinquapin Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Paul Ogle was born 8 Jan 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Aug 1939; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Olive Ogle was born 1865, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  David Hurst was born Mar 1820, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of George Hurst, Jr. and Elizabeth); died Aft 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    David — Ellender Smith. Ellender was born Abt 1820, Tennessee; died Aft 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Ellender Smith was born Abt 1820, Tennessee; died Aft 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Emanuel Hurst was born Abt 1839, Tennessee.
    2. Margaret Hurst was born Abt 1843, Tennessee.
    3. Isaiah Hurst was born Abt 1845, Tennessee.
    4. Asa Hurst was born Abt 1847, Tennessee.
    5. Soloman Hurst was born Abt 1849, Tennessee.
    6. Rhoda Hurst was born 5 Jun 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Jun 1933; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Susannah Hurst was born 1852.
    8. 7. Julia Hurst was born 15 Jan 1854, Tennessee; died 19 May 1939; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Darmon Hurst was born 13 May 1858, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1940; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Senia Hurst was born 22 May 1859, Tennessee; died 20 May 1935; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Arnold R. Hurst was born 31 Mar 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1936; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.