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Leona Sylvia McMahan

Female 1914 - 2000  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Leona Sylvia McMahan was born 31 Aug 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Lee McMahan and Bessie Ellis); died 20 May 2000, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 2000, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 66.

    Leona married Vonnie Isaac Owens 18 Jan 1931, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Vonnie (son of James Robert "Jim" Owens and Mary Melinda Messer) was born 9 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1988; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Notes:

    Marriage performed by Rev. A. P. Valentine.

    Children:
    1. Pauline Owens was born Abt 1934, Tennessee.
    2. Leroy Owens was born 2 Jul 1930, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1949; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Alvin Owens was born 23 Oct 1935, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 2001, Baptist Hospital, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sammy Owens was born 21 Jun 1937, Tennessee.
    5. James Wave Owens was born 19 Aug 1939, Tennessee; died 27 Aug 2013; was buried 31 Aug 2013, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Clara Rose Owens

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lee McMahan was born 6 Oct 1887, Tennessee (son of Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan and Bedia Proffitt); died 20 Oct 1940, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Oct 1940, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 66.

    Lee — Bessie Ellis. Bessie (daughter of James W. "Curly Jim" Ellis and Abbie C. Lowe) was born 24 Jul 1891; died 1 Nov 1961; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bessie Ellis was born 24 Jul 1891 (daughter of James W. "Curly Jim" Ellis and Abbie C. Lowe); died 1 Nov 1961; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 52, 66.

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    Reference:
    Wilma Fisher, Kate (Shields) Maples letter, 11 September 1995, p 2.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 195.

    Children:
    1. 1. Leona Sylvia McMahan was born 31 Aug 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 May 2000, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 2000, Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan was born 29 Dec 1866, Tennessee (son of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart); died 2 Mar 1941; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Robert Alexander McMahan was a merchant and resided in Richardson's Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1, 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 52, 65, 66.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 11.

    Robert — Bedia Proffitt. Bedia (daughter of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Bedia Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Benijah "Ben" Proffitt and Appie Ogle); died 22 May 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 23 May 1928, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 255.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 52, 65, 66.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 11.

    Children:
    1. 2. Lee McMahan was born 6 Oct 1887, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1940, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Oct 1940, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" McMahan was born 20 Sep 1889, Tennessee; died 8 Nov 1937; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Benjamin H. "Ben" McMahan was born 19 Feb 1891, Tennessee; died 1 Feb 1948; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  James W. "Curly Jim" Ellis was born 28 Oct 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Ahaz Ellis and Aletha Eleanor Trundle); died 11 Sep 1928; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 195.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1983, p 400.

    James married Abbie C. Lowe 14 Apr 1879. Abbie (daughter of Abner Lowe and Malissa Atchley) was born 7 Feb 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Apr 1941; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Abbie C. Lowe was born 7 Feb 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Abner Lowe and Malissa Atchley); died 13 Apr 1941; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 195.

    Children:
    1. L. Mae Ellis was born 1880; died 21 Aug 1928; was buried Underwood Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Edd A. Ellis was born 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jan 1944, Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Jan 1944, New Corinth Cemetery, Grainger County, Tennessee.
    3. Milo Mack Ellis was born 1 Oct 1885, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1963; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Harrison Ellis was born 3 Jan 1889, Tennessee; died 4 Feb 1963; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 3. Bessie Ellis was born 24 Jul 1891; died 1 Nov 1961; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. John L. Ellis was born 17 Jan 1894, Tennessee; died 2 Aug 1976; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William M. "Bill" Ellis was born 13 Jun 1898, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1974; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Ellis
    9. Polly Ellis
    10. David A. Ellis was born 12 May 1904, Tennessee; died 9 Mar 1935; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  McNulty McMahanMcNulty McMahan was born 19 Jun 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 31 May 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    McNulty McMahan was named by his great grandfather Archibald McMahan.

    McNulty McMahan and his first wife moved to Bird's Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee near Richardson's Cove, where they resided for a while, then they moved to Richardson's Cove, where they lived and died.

    McNulty McMahan was a farmer and blacksmith. When a comparatively young man he was kicked by a horse while placing a shoe, and was "ruptured". From this injury he sufferd as long as he lived and was never able to do hard work of any kind.

    One Sunday morning he walked down to the barn and when he failed to come to the house for some time, his wife went to look for him and found him paralyzed. He said, "Help me to the house." He remained concious but was never able to speak again. He died a few days later.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 296.

    McNulty married Leah Rinehart 26 Dec 1848. Leah (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill) was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Leah RinehartLeah Rinehart was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill); died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Leah Rinehart was born near Chestnut Hill, the the county line of Sevier and
    Jefferson Counties.

    Leah had a brother Hugh Rhinehart living with them in 1860 and a sister Martha
    Whaley, wife of William.

    Leah died of pneumonia at the home of her son Robert while visiting him.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
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    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 6.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 169, 296.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Dearnold Wilson McMahan was born 13 Dec 1849, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1921; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Marshall McMahan was born 16 Mar 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jan 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Lunaria McMahan was born 6 Sep 1853, Tennessee; died 9 Jun 1894, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Elizabeth McMahan was born 11 Feb 1855, Tennessee; died 17 Jun 1888, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. William Wesley McMahan was born 16 Jan 1856, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1871; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. David Crockett McMahan was born 25 Jan 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1898; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel McNulty McMahan was born 16 Jan 1861, Tennessee; died 29 Dec 1887; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Seldon McMahan was born 15 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Elanor McMahan was born 19 Feb 1865, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1894; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 4. Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan was born 29 Dec 1866, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1941; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Horace Maynard McMahan was born 3 Apr 1872, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Apr 1945, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  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]


  4. 11.  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. 5. 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. 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.

  5. 12.  Ahaz Ellis (son of William Ellis and Hetty); was buried Ellis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Ahaz married Aletha Eleanor Trundle 31 Oct 1843, Blount County, Tennessee. Aletha (daughter of James William Trundle and Eleanor Nellie Burns) was born 15 May 1824; died 1 Nov 1894; was buried Trundles Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Aletha Eleanor Trundle was born 15 May 1824 (daughter of James William Trundle and Eleanor Nellie Burns); died 1 Nov 1894; was buried Trundles Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 364.
    Clay Trundle, firemen@junct.com, 27 September 1999.

    Children:
    1. 6. James W. "Curly Jim" Ellis was born 28 Oct 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Sep 1928; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ellen Ellis was born 1856.

  7. 14.  Abner Lowe was born Abt 1831, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Abner Jefferson Lowe and Charlotte Maples).

    Abner married Malissa Atchley 4 Oct 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee. Malissa (daughter of Isaac Atchley, I and Mary Bowers) was born 23 Feb 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jul 1906; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Malissa Atchley was born 23 Feb 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Isaac Atchley, I and Mary Bowers); died 22 Jul 1906; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Dora Lowe was born 25 Jun 1860, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1915; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Abbie C. Lowe was born 7 Feb 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Apr 1941; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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