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Benjamin "Ben" Whaley

Male 1925 - 2010  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Benjamin "Ben" Whaley was born 28 Aug 1925 (son of William Alonzo "Lonzo" Whaley and Mary Alice Proffitt); died 3 Oct 2010, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Oct 2010, Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 68.

    Benjamin married Gladys "Gladie" Bailey Abt 1947. Gladys (daughter of John Harrison Bailey and Georgia R. Douglas) was born Abt 1931, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Janice Irene Whaley

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Alonzo "Lonzo" WhaleyWilliam Alonzo "Lonzo" Whaley was born 19 Jan 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Westley Whaley and Sophia Elizabeth King); died 31 Jul 1982; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 49, 256.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 68.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 106, 205.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995."Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 207.

    William married Mary Alice Proffitt 1913. Mary (daughter of Caloway "Cal" Proffitt and M. Palestine Whaley) was born 8 Aug 1895, Tennessee; died 15 Aug 1977; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Alice Proffitt was born 8 Aug 1895, Tennessee (daughter of Caloway "Cal" Proffitt and M. Palestine Whaley); died 15 Aug 1977; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in Underwood Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 68.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 88, 106, 205.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 265.

    Children:
    1. Edna Ella Whaley was born 29 Sep 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 2007; was buried 28 Jan 2007, Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lora V. Whaley was born 25 Jul 1917, Tennessee; died 9 Nov 2012, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 12 Nov 2012, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    3. Zora Thelma Whaley was born 25 Jul 1917, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 2005; was buried 20 Jan 2005, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. Hazel Whaley was born Abt 1920, Tennessee; died 5 Apr 2011; was buried 8 Apr 2011, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    5. Blanch Whaley was born 8 May 1921, Tennessee; died 6 Dec 2011; was buried 10 Dec 2011, Shady Grove Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    6. 1. Benjamin "Ben" Whaley was born 28 Aug 1925; died 3 Oct 2010, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried 6 Oct 2010, Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Cecile Whaley was born 1 Jun 1929, Tennessee; died 3 Nov 2013; was buried 7 Nov 2013, Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lois Whaley was born 19 Oct 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 2010; was buried 21 Mar 2010, Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Westley WhaleyJames Westley Whaley was born 25 Jul 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of John Dudley Whaley and Nancy Jane Ownby); died 16 Aug 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 7, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Dee Lansford lists birth as 25 July 1876.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 49, 91, 124, 157,
    159, 254, 256.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 106, 202.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 207.

    James married Sophia Elizabeth King 28 Jul 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sophia (daughter of William Ford King and Martha "Patty" Ownby) was born 10 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Feb 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 Feb 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sophia Elizabeth KingSophia Elizabeth King was born 10 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Ford King and Martha "Patty" Ownby); died 9 Feb 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 Feb 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 49, 91, 124, 254, 256.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 202.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Children:
    1. Whaley was born Abt 1888; died Bef 1900.
    2. 2. William Alonzo "Lonzo" Whaley was born 19 Jan 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1982; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Isophine Whaley was born Sep 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. John Lawson Whaley was born Aug 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1990, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    5. Rosa Whaley was born 1 Mar 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Oct 1987; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Loucretia Whaley was born Apr 1900.
    7. Ella Whaley was born 28 Jun 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1989; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Oliver Whaley was born 9 Feb 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1993, Bradley County, Tennessee; was buried Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    9. Eva Laurinda Whaley was born 30 Mar 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Aug 1980; was buried Tudor Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Rube "Joley" Whaley was born 26 Mar 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Apr 1996; was buried Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    11. Clarence Whaley was born Abt 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Caloway "Cal" Proffitt was born 3 Oct 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle); died 15 Jan 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Joe Payne lists birth as 3 October 1874.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 20, 52.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62, 65, 68.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 88.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Caloway — M. Palestine Whaley. M. (daughter of Middleton Whaley, II and Sarah Elizabeth Whaley) was born 10 Jan 1873, Tennessee; died 7 Sep 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Sep 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  M. Palestine WhaleyM. Palestine Whaley was born 10 Jan 1873, Tennessee (daughter of Middleton Whaley, II and Sarah Elizabeth Whaley); died 7 Sep 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Sep 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in Whaley Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 20, 52.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62, 65, 68.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 88.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Alice Proffitt was born 8 Aug 1895, Tennessee; died 15 Aug 1977; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. James Horace Proffitt was born 10 Oct 1900, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1944; was buried Leavenworth North Road Cemetery, Chelan County, Georgia.
    3. Marion Proffitt was born 7 Apr 1904, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 2000.
    4. Lee Proffitt was born 13 May 1906, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1988; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Lillie Proffitt was born 12 Jul 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Jun 1994; was buried Hurst Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Raymond Proffitt died Bef 11 Feb 2006.
    7. Lela Proffitt was born 22 Feb 1914, Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Oct 2000; was buried 2 Nov 2000, Kear-Loveday Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lena Proffitt was born 22 Feb 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Feb 2006, Fort Sanders Sevier Medical Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 14 Feb 2006, Kear-Loveday Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Julia H. Proffitt was born 19 Apr 1917, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1975; was buried Kear-Loveday Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Dudley WhaleyJohn Dudley Whaley was born 9 May 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby); died 3 May 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 May 1924, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 37, 48, 97, 115, 124.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 107.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 153, 207.

    John married Nancy Jane Ownby 29 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner) was born 8 Jul 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1898; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Nancy Jane OwnbyNancy Jane Ownby was born 8 Jul 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner); died 24 Sep 1898; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48, 97, 115, 124.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 17.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 229.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 153.

    Children:
    1. 4. James Westley Whaley was born 25 Jul 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Aug 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Emily "Polly" Whaley was born 3 Nov 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jun 1957; was buried Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Lorenzo Whaley was born 15 Jan 1872, Tennessee; died 1890.
    4. Sarah Whaley was born 14 May 1874, Big Greenbrier, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1952, Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha Jane Whaley was born 12 Sep 1876, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1933; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. James Harve Whaley was born 4 Jul 1880, Tennessee; died 12 Mar 1934; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Marion Whaley was born 15 Jul 1882, Tennessee; died 12 Apr 1965; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Laurinda "Laura" Whaley was born 2 Jul 1884, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1980; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Robert Tillery Whaley was born 12 Oct 1887, Tennessee; died 16 Dec 1971; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Isophine Whaley was born 10 Mar 1890; died 13 Sep 1973; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Calvin Edwin Whaley was born 8 Aug 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Nov 1981; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  William Ford King was born 18 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Nathaniel King, Jr. and Sarah "Sally" Ogle); died 6 Nov 1933; was buried Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Some sources list death as 6 November 1938.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 18, 88, 91, 252, 254.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 95.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 244.

    William married Martha "Patty" Ownby 7 Feb 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of James S. "Big Cadger Jim" Ownby and Sophia Evans) was born 22 Feb 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Feb 1932; was buried Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Martha "Patty" Ownby was born 22 Feb 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James S. "Big Cadger Jim" Ownby and Sophia Evans); died 2 Feb 1932; was buried Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 18, 88, 91, 252, 254.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 95.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 244, 298.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Elizabeth King was born 17 Nov 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1904; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lewis Materson King was born 16 Apr 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jan 1954; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 5. Sophia Elizabeth King was born 10 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Feb 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 10 Feb 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Rosetta King was born 20 Aug 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1958; was buried Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Bradley County, Tennessee.
    5. Isaac N. King was born Nov 1878, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. William Richard King was born Apr 1882, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John Loy King was born 25 Apr 1885, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Dec 1967; was buried Valley View Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Cordie King was born 20 Nov 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1970, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. James Harrison King was born 3 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1960; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Samuel W. King was born Feb 1893.

  5. 12.  Benijah "Ben" Proffitt was born 25 Nov 1841, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 8 Apr 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-WK

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Benijah married Appie Ogle 15 May 1863. Appie (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle) was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Appie Ogle was born 17 Nov 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Elisha Ogle and Beda Ogle); died 2 Jan 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 4 Jan 1922, Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BGW2-0C
    • Also Known As: Hemorrhage of Brain

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1974, p 97.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 312.

    Children:
    1. James "Jim" Proffitt was born 22 Apr 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Elisha Jackson Proffitt was born 26 Sep 1867, Tennessee; died 18 Apr 1891; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary "Polly" Proffitt was born 1869, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Bedia Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Kimsey Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lawson A. Proffitt was born 9 Aug 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1960; was buried Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    7. 6. Caloway "Cal" Proffitt was born 3 Oct 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Jan 1941, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. John West Proffitt was born 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Sanders S. "San" Proffitt was born 6 Dec 1876, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1950, McMinn County, Tennessee; was buried Union McMinn Baptist Church Cemetery, McMinn County, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah Proffitt was born 8 May 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Hammer Proffitt was born 16 Sep 1881; died 5 Oct 1881; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Laura Proffitt was born 1884, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1959.

  7. 14.  Middleton Whaley, II was born Oct 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Whaley and Sarah Elmira "Sally" Ownby); died Aft 1900.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 10, 20, 48, 52, 97,
    129.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 88.

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    Middleton married Sarah Elizabeth Whaley 23 Jun 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of John H. "Bullhead" Whaley and Mourning Ownbey) was born 6 Jun 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Oct 1926; was buried Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Elizabeth WhaleySarah Elizabeth Whaley was born 6 Jun 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John H. "Bullhead" Whaley and Mourning Ownbey); died 16 Oct 1926; was buried Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 10, 20, 48, 52, 97, 129.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 62.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 88.

    Children:
    1. Luzena Frances Whaley was born 3 Dec 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Dec 1903; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Whaley was born Abt 1873; died Bef 1880.
    3. 7. M. Palestine Whaley was born 10 Jan 1873, Tennessee; died 7 Sep 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Sep 1925, Friendship Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Roseann Whaley was born 28 Feb 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Dec 1941; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Whaley was born Abt 1879; died Bef 1880.
    6. Veatrice Whaley was born 25 Sep 1881, Tennessee; died 16 Jul 1931; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Whaley was born Abt 1883; died Bef 1900.
    8. Wilson Lee Whaley was born 15 Dec 1885, Tennessee; died 10 Aug 1912; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Harkless R. "Hark" Whaley was born Feb 1888, Tennessee.
    10. Julia E. Whaley was born Sep 1889.