Zelma McMahan: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

1.	Zelma McMahan was born 12 Sep 1909 (daughter of James B. "Jim" McMahan and Mary Elizabeth Ogle); died 18 Oct 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. Notes: ---------- Reference: Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 30.

Generation: 2

James B. "Jim" McMahan was born 4 Dec 1885 (son of Dr. Wilson R. "Cud" McMahan and Mary Catherine Caton); died 23 Oct 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Kate (Shields) Maples family group sheets.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 27, 30.

James — Mary Elizabeth Ogle. Mary (daughter of Elijah Columbus Ogle and Eliza Jane Sutton) was born 3 Oct 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1967; was buried Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Mary Elizabeth Ogle was born 3 Oct 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Elijah Columbus Ogle and Eliza Jane Sutton); died 18 Jan 1967; was buried Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 27, 30.

Children:

Stella McMahan was born 5 Jul 1908; died 7 Nov 1910; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
1. Zelma McMahan was born 12 Sep 1909; died 18 Oct 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 3

Dr. Wilson R. "Cud" McMahan was born 29 Jan 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of J. B. McMahan); died 28 Feb 1907; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Listed in William and Ludema Mize household as farmer with wife Nancy in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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Reference:
"The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 70.
Kate (Shields) Maples family group sheets.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 277.
"Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 296.

Wilson married Mary Catherine Caton 19 Mar 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Giles W. Caton and Sarah Emert) was born 19 Jan 1852, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1905; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Mary Catherine Caton was born 19 Jan 1852, Tennessee (daughter of Giles W. Caton and Sarah Emert); died 20 Oct 1905; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
Kate (Shields) Maples family group sheets.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 277.

Children:

Henry Harrison McMahan was born 14 Dec 1873, Tennessee; died 28 Jul 1950; was buried Brown Cemetery, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Sarah Emert McMahan was born 26 Mar 1876, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1976; was buried Brown Cemetery, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
McNulty N. "Mack" McMahan was born 10 Feb 1878, Tennessee; died 28 Nov 1948; was buried Brown Cemetery, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Giles "Walker" McMahan was born 22 Feb 1880, Tennessee.
Ida B. McMahan was born 20 Nov 1882; died 16 May 1907; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Martha McMahan was born 18 Oct 1884; died 20 Sep 1907; was buried , Oklahoma.
2. James B. "Jim" McMahan was born 4 Dec 1885; died 23 Oct 1910; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Pink McMahan was born 16 Mar 1888; died 6 May 1907.
Charles Hartford "Furry" McMahan was born 1 Nov 1890.
Clarence Wesley "Clyde" McMahan was born 1892.

Elijah Columbus Ogle was born 24 Jun 1855, Tennessee (son of Elijah Ogle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner); died 3 Dec 1903; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Buried in Sutton Cemetery.

SMHS lists birth as 24 June 1851 and death as 8 December 1903.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
"In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 440.

Elijah married Eliza Jane Sutton 31 Dec 1874. Eliza (daughter of Lawson Sutton and Mary Jane Scroggins) was born 24 Oct 1859, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 26 May 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 May 1929, Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

Eliza Jane Sutton was born 24 Oct 1859, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Lawson Sutton and Mary Jane Scroggins); died 26 May 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 May 1929, Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.

Children:

Ellen O. Ogle was born 15 Oct 1876, Tennessee; died 18 Dec 1968; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Lawson Ogle was born 10 Oct 1878, Tennessee; died 25 Jun 1907; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Rev. Seldon Ogle was born 25 Oct 1880, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1957; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dexter C. Ogle
James Milas Ogle was born 10 May 1887; died 19 Mar 1932; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
3. Mary Elizabeth Ogle was born 3 Oct 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1967; was buried Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
Millie M. Ogle was born Abt 1890, Tennessee.
Lilly E. Ogle was born 16 May 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1944; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dixie Viola Ogle was born 29 Aug 1902, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1958; was buried Green Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

J. B. McMahan

Notes:

J. B. McMahan is not confirmed as father of Wilson "Dr. Cud" McMahan.
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Reference:
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26.

Children:

4. Dr. Wilson R. "Cud" McMahan was born 29 Jan 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1907; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

10.

Giles W. Caton was born 1827, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 21 Mar 1888, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Giles W. Caton was probably born in Cocke County, Tennessee.

Giles W. Caton and his wife Sarah were listed in the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There were seven children in the household: Elizabeth [McMahan], age 16; Redmond [McMahan], age 15; Mary, age 8; Martha, age 6; John, age 4; Frederick, age 2; and Wesley, age 8/12.

Giles was Sgt. in Company M 2nd Tennessee Cavalry.

Giles W. and Sarah also appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee with seven children in the household. They were: Mary C., age 18; John M., age 14; Frederick S., age 12; West G., age 10; Henry B., age 7; Giles M., age 5; and James D. L., age 3.

In 1880 Giles W. and Sarah Caton were listed in the Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee with six sons at home. They were: J. M., age 24; F. S., age 22; W. G., age 20; H. B., age 18; G. M., age 15; and J. L. age 13.

Giles W. Caton died in the 13th district.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 26, 43, 44.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 276-277.

Giles married Sarah Emert Abt 1851, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan) was born 15 Jan 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

11.

Sarah Emert was born 15 Jan 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan); died 8 Oct 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Sarah Emert spent her childhood in Emert Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee. After her first husband Redmond's death she and the four children lived a while with Daniel and Sarah Ragan Emert.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
"McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 43, 44.
"The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 273-277.

Children:

5. Mary Catherine Caton was born 19 Jan 1852, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1905; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Martha Rebecca Caton was born 21 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Jul 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
John M. Caton was born 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1882; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Frederick S. Caton was born 29 Nov 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1906; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
West G. Caton was born 10 Oct 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Mar 1924; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Henry B. Caton was born 12 Jun 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Feb 1914; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Giles Montgomery Caton was born 6 Mar 1865, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1912; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
James D. L. Caton was born 1867, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

12.

Elijah Ogle was born 1824, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon); died 22 Jan 1888; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Elijah Ogle lived on the first land entered by his father near Mill Creek.
They were listed in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County,
Tennessee.

Elijah Ogle inherited his farm and all his life was spent here. He served as
the church clerk for many years and as a Justice of Peace for the 11th
district. He is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air
Motel now stands.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 250.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

Elijah married Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner 13 Aug 1840, Haywood County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina; died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

13.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Elizabeth is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air Motel
now stands.
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 250.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193, 218.
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

Children:

Clarinda Ogle was born 25 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1895; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Samuel Ogle was born Sep 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 May 1902, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Hapic C. Ogle was born May 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 1926; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Matilda Ogle was born 8 Jan 1848, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1913; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Emanuel Ogle was born 8 Jun 1850, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1851; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Mary Jane Ogle was born 1852, Tennessee.
6. Elijah Columbus Ogle was born 24 Jun 1855, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1903; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Nancy Elizabeth Ogle was born 1856, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1944; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Ogle was born 1861; died See Notes.
Isaac Newton Ogle was born 2 Aug 1861, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1946; was buried Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
David Bradford Ogle was born May 1863, Tennessee; died Oklahoma.
James Ogle was born 21 Jan 1867, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1945; was buried Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.

14.

Lawson Sutton was born 10 May 1827, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Aug 1879; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Other Events:

Residence: 1868, Lawson Sutton Homestead, Sevier County, Tennessee; Believed to be Lawson Sutton's homestead address152 Pittman Center Rd in 2015

Lawson — Mary Jane Scroggins. Mary (daughter of Catherine) was born 8 Mar 1830, North Carolina; died 7 Dec 1899. [Group Sheet]

15.

Mary Jane Scroggins was born 8 Mar 1830, North Carolina (daughter of Catherine); died 7 Dec 1899.

Other Events:

Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee

Children:

Lewis R. Sutton was born 16 Sep 1852, Tennessee; died 20 Jul 1882; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
7. Eliza Jane Sutton was born 24 Oct 1859, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 26 May 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 May 1929, Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
Millia Sutton was born 1 Apr 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 May 1932; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.