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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  McMahan (child of David Balford McMahan and Nancy A. Morris).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 22.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Balford McMahan was born 1834, Tennessee (son of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack"); died 1880; was buried Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Lived in Newport, Tennessee and buried in Union Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 22.

    David married Nancy A. Morris 1854. Nancy (daughter of Rev. Young John "Y. J." Morris and Cynthia Millikan) was born 1833, Tennessee; died 1913. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy A. Morris was born 1833, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Young John "Y. J." Morris and Cynthia Millikan); died 1913.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 7, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Greatgrandaughter of Gideon Morris, for whom Morristown was named.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 22.

    Children:
    1. Susan McMahan was born 1852.
    2. 1. McMahan
    3. Miles Brazelton "M. B. I" McMahan was born 22 Apr 1856; died 5 Aug 1914; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Samuel P. McMahan was born 1857/1858, Tennessee; died 1888; was buried Union Cemetery, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. Albert McMahan was born Aug 1859.
    6. Y. J. McMahan was born 26 Jun 1861, Tennessee; died 29 Oct 1939; was buried Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan was born 1798, , Virginia (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 14 Dec 1887, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BGW1-D9

    Notes:

    James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan went from Sevier County, Tennessee to Greenville, South Carolina via Yancy County, North Carolina to help his father, Archibald McMahan II, taking a drove of mules to market. In Yancy County, North Carolina Ned Wilson, father of Polly Ann, had a "stop" (a place for drovers to bed down, and a pen to keep the livestock). Jim Bally and his father stopped at Wilson's. Polly Ann helped serve breakfast the next morning. Jim Bally liked her looks so much that when his father paid him for his work, he bought himself a fine suit of clothes and came back to Wilson's, as Granny Mc said, "this time he came a-courting." Later they were married and he took his bride to Sevier County, Tennessee to live.

    Jim Bally McMahan was at the home of McNulty McMahan, Richardson Cove, Tennessee when he took sick and died (according to what Mrs. Lillie Templin told Fred O. McMahan).

    He was buried in a little cemetery at the top of a hill in Richardson Cove near his brother, David. A native slate stone marks his grave with no inscription.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 13, 147."Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 426.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.

    James married Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack" Yancey County, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Ned Wilson and Mary Ann Gilbert) was born 24 Nov 1796, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 25 Mar 1894; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack" was born 24 Nov 1796, Yancey County, North Carolina (daughter of Ned Wilson and Mary Ann Gilbert); died 25 Mar 1894; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BGW1-FG

    Notes:

    Born on Black Cane River and died of pneumonia.

    Rosa Lee Downey states that Granny Mc's parents came from Ireland, via England, when she was six years of age, and that one of her sisters was buried at sea. She was past 97 when she passed away.
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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 63.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 13, 147.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 195.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Annie "Sally" McMahan was born 20 Mar 1825, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1845; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Celia McMahan was born 7 Mar 1827, North Carolina; died 5 Jun 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Willis McMahan was born 1830, Tennessee; died Apr 1878.
    4. Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan was born 8 Mar 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jul 1911; was buried Jones Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Elizabeth "Betsy" McMahan was born 25 Apr 1833, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1899; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 2. David Balford McMahan was born 1834, Tennessee; died 1880; was buried Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    7. Clearisa McMahan was born 1840, Tennessee; died 1860.
    8. William Marvin McMahan was born Mar 1843, Tennessee; died Mar 1856.
    9. Lucinda McMahan was born 1850, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Rev. Young John "Y. J." Morris was born 30 May 1818, Tennessee (son of Gideon Morris, Jr. and Rebecca Crow); died 23 May 1884; was buried Morris Cemetery, Morristown, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D1.HTM.

    Young married Cynthia Millikan Abt 1838, Hawkins County, Tennessee. Cynthia was born 1808, Virginia; died 29 May 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Cynthia Millikan was born 1808, Virginia; died 29 May 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D1.HTM.

    Children:
    1. 3. Nancy A. Morris was born 1833, Tennessee; died 1913.
    2. Elihu L. Morris was born 4 Jun 1835, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 24 May 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Morris 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. 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. 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.  Ned Wilson

    Notes:

    Came to America from Ireland via England.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 13, 147.

    Ned — Mary Ann Gilbert. Mary was born Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann Gilbert was born Burnsville, Yancey County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 147.

    Children:
    1. John Wilson
    2. Andy Wilson
    3. Sam Wilson
    4. Sallie Wilson
    5. 5. Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack" was born 24 Nov 1796, Yancey County, North Carolina; died 25 Mar 1894; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nancy Wilson
    7. Clearsa Wilson
    8. Ben Wilson
    9. Bill Wilson
    10. George Wilson
    11. Gilbert Wilson
    12. Edward Ned "Neddy" Wilson
    13. Jim Wilson

  5. 12.  Gideon Morris, Jr. was born Jefferson County, Tennessee (son of Gideon Morris and Jennet); died 1842, Hamblen County, Tennessee; was buried Morris Cemetery, Morristown, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D24.HTM.

    Gideon married Rebecca Crow 22 Feb 1807, Hamblen County, Tennessee. Rebecca was born Virginia; died Oct 1849, Hamblen County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rebecca Crow was born Virginia; died Oct 1849, Hamblen County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    http://www.sevierlibrary.org/genealogy/Rayshouse/Parsons/Websites/MORRIS/D24.HTM.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Morris was born Dec 1807.
    2. Shadrick C. Morris was born 1812; died Dec 1842, Benton, Polk County, Tennessee.
    3. Charlotte Morris was born 1815; died Aft 1870, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    4. 6. Rev. Young John "Y. J." Morris was born 30 May 1818, Tennessee; died 23 May 1884; was buried Morris Cemetery, Morristown, Tennessee.
    5. Mahala Morris was born 1818; died 16 Jun 1895, Jefferson County, Tennessee; was buried Old Miller Cemetery.
    6. Adaline A. Morris was born 1821.