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Henry Russell McMahan

Male 1894 - 1918  (23 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Henry Russell McMahan was born 18 Nov 1894 (son of Gilbert R. "Gib" McMahan and Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis); died 29 Sep 1918, France; was buried 25 Apr 1921, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Private 1st Class 177 Infantry, killed in World War I.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 34.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 262.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gilbert R. "Gib" McMahan was born 9 Jun 1851, Tennessee (son of Archibald D. McMahan and Rebecca F. McMahan); died 28 Oct 1938; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Charter member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 12, 33, 34.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.

    Gilbert — Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis. Martha (daughter of James R. "Jim" Manis and Eliza Sutton) was born 18 Oct 1867, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1920; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis was born 18 Oct 1867, Tennessee (daughter of James R. "Jim" Manis and Eliza Sutton); died 23 Jan 1920; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 33, 34, 39.

    Children:
    1. James Wilson De Arnold "Arnold" "Tubby" McMahan was born 25 Feb 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jul 1963; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Henry Russell McMahan was born 18 Nov 1894; died 29 Sep 1918, France; was buried 25 Apr 1921, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. R. Elzory McMahan was born 25 Feb 1898; died 23 Apr 1906; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Dallas Redmond "Ras" McMahan was born 29 Mar 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Mar 1960; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. George McKinley McMahan was born 11 May 1900, Tennessee; died 13 Feb 1965; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Melinda L. McMahan was born 24 May 1903; died 1 Dec 1968; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Earl Winfred "Jack" McMahan was born 31 Jul 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1990; was buried Boogertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Jane McMahan was born 6 Nov 1908, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1986; was buried Mt. Zion Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Archibald D. McMahanArchibald D. McMahan was born 31 Mar 1817, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 18 Aug 1883; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Archibald is listed in the 1840 Sevier County, Tennessee census 1 male 20-30 and 1 female 15-20.

    Mary Beck, age 40, is listed with Rebecca and Archibald in the 1860 census.

    A. D. McMahan was received as candidate for baptism at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Sevier County, Tennessee at the first meeting 24 March 1871 (the name was changed from "The Baptist Church of Christ at Pleasant Hill" on 7 December 1872). A. D. McMahan was chosen as the first clerk and served with James Townsend as the first ordained deacon. A. D. McMahan was clerk from 1871 through 1877.

    Rosa Lee Downey has birth date as 3 March 1817 and death as 4 April 1878.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Kate (Shields) Maples family group records.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 111, 112.

    Archibald — Rebecca F. McMahan. Rebecca (daughter of George McMahan and Susanah) was born 1824, Tennessee; died Abt 1871. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Rebecca F. McMahan was born 1824, Tennessee (daughter of George McMahan and Susanah); died Abt 1871.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census as 26 years old as Rebecah, 26 years old.

    It is assumed that Rebecca died before the Shady Grove Baptist Church was formed since her family was charter members but she was not.
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    Reference:
    TDW McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 68.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 11, 12, 32, 33.
    "The Townsend Heritage," Katy Townsend, 1984, p 112.

    Children:
    1. Francis McMahan was born 1835.
    2. McMahan was born 1839; died Bef 1850.
    3. Francis Marion McMahan was born 26 May 1843, Tennessee; was christened 24 Mar 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Feb 1900, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy McMahan was born 1 Apr 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1872; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Elender "Nellie" McMahan was born 1846/1850, Tennessee.
    6. George McMahan was born Feb 1850, Tennessee.
    7. 2. Gilbert R. "Gib" McMahan was born 9 Jun 1851, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1938; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Angeleta "Jetty" McMahan was born 1855, Tennessee; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Blackburn McMahan was born 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1921; was buried Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary Rebecca McMahan was born 1859, Tennessee.
    11. Sarah McMahan was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.
    12. Laura L. McMahan was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    13. Martha Cordelia McMahan was born 15 Jun 1871, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Mar 1939; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  James R. "Jim" Manis was born Abt 1825, North Carolina; died 8 Apr 1911; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: James M. Manis
    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Civil War Veteran.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.
    Kindrick Ownby, kownby@humboldt1.com, 9 September 1996.

    Information from the Registrar of Deeds in Sevier County, TN, when James sold 200 acres of land that he bought in 1840, dated June 28th, 1888 in Pigeon Forge, TN.

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    Reference:
    Carol Jane Sankus, csankus@bellsouth.net, 13 August 2001.

    James — Eliza Sutton. Eliza was born Abt 1830, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Eliza Sutton was born Abt 1830, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Donald Reagan lists given name as Louisa.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Jane Manis was born 17 Apr 1842, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Aug 1918, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Manes was born 3 Sep 1846, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1903; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Thomas D. "Tommy" Manis was born 22 Apr 1850, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1918, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Dialtha Manis was born Abt 1853, Tennessee.
    5. Rebecca Manis was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.
    6. William G."Bill" Manis was born 24 Mar 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jun 1923, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Manis was born 3 Jun 1862, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Feb 1939, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 3. Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis was born 18 Oct 1867, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1920; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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. 4. 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. 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.

  3. 10.  George McMahan was born 1797, Virginia (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 1850/1859; was buried Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Female, age 20 to 30, with George in 1840 Census. Mary Maples, age 30, listed with George in 1850 Census. Tombstone marker is broken.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 7, 11.

    George — Susanah. Susanah was born 1795; died Aft 1860. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susanah was born 1795; died Aft 1860.

    Notes:

    Not found in the 1850 Sevier County, Tennessee census.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 7, 11.

    Children:
    1. 5. Rebecca F. McMahan was born 1824, Tennessee; died Abt 1871.
    2. William McMahan was born 1824, North Carolina.
    3. James McMahan was born Abt 1825/1830.
    4. Thomas McMahan was born Abt 1825/1830.
    5. Elizabeth McMahan was born 1827, Tennessee.
    6. Sanders McMahan was born Abt 1828/1830.
    7. George McMahan, Jr. was born 1831, Tennessee.
    8. Archibald McMahan was born 1835, Tennessee.


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