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Mary Jane McMahan

Female 1856 - 1938  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Jane McMahan was born 17 Jun 1856, Tennessee (daughter of Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan and Lucinda Webb); died 1 Aug 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Aug 1938, Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 54.

    Mary — Simeon Williams. Simeon (son of Eli Williams and Elizabeth Ogle) was born 25 Feb 1861, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1902; was buried Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Milas Williams was born Abt 1885, Tennessee; died 4 Aug 1927, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 7 Aug 1927, Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. Elga Cordelia Williams was born 10 Apr 1894, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1961; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Vanie Williams

    Mary married Lewis R. Sutton 5 Dec 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee. Lewis (son of Lawson Sutton and Mary Jane Scroggins) was born 16 Sep 1852, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 1882; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Lucinda Sutton was born 20 May 1874, Tennessee; died 25 Jul 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Jul 1923, Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. D. C. Sutton was born Abt 1876, Tennessee.
    3. L. Sutton was born Abt 1877, Tennessee.
    4. A. Sutton was born Abt 1879, Tennessee.
    5. Rev. Curtis R. Sutton was born 21 Jan 1884, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1967; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Lavator Sutton

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 15 Aug 1831, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 6 Sep 1909; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 91.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33, 54, 55.

    Timothy — Lucinda Webb. Lucinda was born 22 Aug 1835, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1874; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lucinda Webb was born 22 Aug 1835, Tennessee; died 4 Jan 1874; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 91.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33, 54.

    Children:
    1. Stephen McMahan was born 1851.
    2. Martha McMahan was born 19 Mar 1853, Tennessee; died 14 Feb 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Feb 1920, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 1. Mary Jane McMahan was born 17 Jun 1856, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1938, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 Aug 1938, Mary Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Allen M. McMahan was born 18 Sep 1859, Tennessee; died 14 Jun 1926; was buried Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah E. McMahan was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.
    6. Alay C. McMahan was born Abt 1863, Tennessee.
    7. Lucinda F. McMahan was born Abt 1862, Tennessee.
    8. John W. McMahan was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Crockett McMahanDavid Crockett McMahan was born 10 Oct 1796, Grayson County, Virginia (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 4 Apr 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: NGC6-P7

    Notes:

    Listed in 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 0-5 years, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40.

    In 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee listed as farmer with property worth $3000. Others living in houshold are:

    Richard Worthy 26 male laborer born in South Carolina,
    Heny Rich 10 male born in Tennessee in school,
    William Rich 8 male born in Tennessee in school,
    Mary Pentleton 16 female race = M, born in Tennessee,
    Martha Pentleton 14 female race = M, born in Tennessee.
    William Pentleton 10 male race = M born in Tennessee,
    Winna Phillips age 40 born in Tennessee.

    David Crockett McMahan suffered from rheumatism and died of stomach trouble in Richardsons Cove.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Cliff Manis
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

    David — Mary Large. Mary (daughter of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian) was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina; died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Large was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina (daughter of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian); died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Location of birth may be Newberry County, South Carolina.

    John Radford lists death as 20 March 1853.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    genserv2, Cliff Manis
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 7, 32.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 10.

    Children:
    1. Archibald D. McMahan was born 31 Mar 1817, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1883; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel McMahan was born 1819, , Tennessee.
    3. John McMahan was born 21 Nov 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1892, , Madison, Alabama.
    4. Redmond McMahan was born 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. McNulty McMahan was born 19 Jun 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Elenore Brunetta "Nellie" McMahan was born 29 Jan 1829, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 2. Timothy Wilson "Wilse" McMahan was born 15 Aug 1831, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1909; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Harrison "Harry" McMahan was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.
    9. Anna McMahan was born 1833, Tennessee.
    10. Mary Elender McMahan was born 1835, Tennessee.
    11. David Crockett McMahan, Jr. was born 28 Mar 1836, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1852; was buried Pearl Valley 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. 4. 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. 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.  Samuel Large was born 1770/1780, Lincoln County, North Carolina (son of John Large); died 1837/1840, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    13 July 1807 Captain 8th Tennessee Reg.

    Came to Sevier County, Tennessee from Newberry County, South Carolina. Had land grant in 1824 for 16 acres in Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 2.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 7, 10.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.

    Samuel married Sarah "Sallie" Gillian Abt 1793, Abbyville, South Carolina. Sarah was born 1780/1790; died 1840/1850; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah "Sallie" Gillian was born 1780/1790; died 1840/1850; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SMHS lists surname as Gilliam.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 2.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 7, 10, 13.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.

    Children:
    1. John Large was born 10 Aug 1794, South Carolina; died 11 Jul 1865; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Mary Large was born 12 Oct 1798, South Carolina; died 29 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Large was born 1799, , South Carolina.
    4. William Large was born Abt 1805, , South Carolina; died Bef 1830.
    5. Isaac Large was born 1807, , Tennessee.
    6. James Large was born 15 Sep 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Aug 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Robert Large was born 21 Feb 1811, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1880; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.