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Emert Marian Ownby

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  1. 1.  Emert Marian OwnbyEmert Marian Ownby was born 27 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Jackson Ownby and Maudie M. Shahan); died 13 Mar 1994; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 86.

    Emert — Eunice Mae Griffin. Eunice (daughter of Cleve David Griffin and Hattie E. Williams) was born 14 Mar 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Mar 1992; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Carolyn Ownby
    2. Helen Sue Ownby was born 13 Apr 1947.
    3. Zana Ownby
    4. Donna Ownby
    5. Ina Ownby
    6. Carl Edward Ownby was born 9 Oct 1945, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1992; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jackson OwnbyJackson Ownby was born 24 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Marion Harrison Ownby and Sarah Proffitt); died 20 Sep 1947; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 86.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 141.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", V XXI No 1, Spring 1996, p 8, 9.

    Jackson married Maudie M. Shahan Oct 1920, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Maudie (daughter of Joe Baby Shahan and Matilda Ann "Tilda" Williams) was born 29 Jun 1900, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1987; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maudie M. ShahanMaudie M. Shahan was born 29 Jun 1900, Tennessee (daughter of Joe Baby Shahan and Matilda Ann "Tilda" Williams); died 15 Apr 1987; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 86.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", V XXI No 1, Spring 1996, p 8, 9.

    Children:
    1. 1. Emert Marian Ownby was born 27 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Mar 1994; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Marion Harrison OwnbyMarion Harrison Ownby was born 6 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner); died 26 Feb 1917; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-L1

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 115, 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 85.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 141.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.

    Marion married Sarah Proffitt 17 Mar 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan) was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah ProffittSarah Proffitt was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-ZW

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 115, 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 85.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 141.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.

    Children:
    1. Phynethy Elenora "Ellen" Ownby was born 7 Jan 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1893; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lydia Q. Ownby was born 16 Jul 1865, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1936; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth "Betty" Ownby was born 25 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1936; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Ownby was born 14 Mar 1871; died 14 Mar 1871.
    5. Martha Emaline Ownby was born 21 Jun 1872; died 20 Sep 1911, Bales, Pottawatamie County, Oklahoma; was buried Bethel Acres Cemetery, Union, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
    6. John Walker Ownby was born 27 Sep 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1946; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Ashley Decator Ownby was born 25 Jan 1879; died 15 Oct 1907.
    8. Celia Ethel Ownby was born 19 Sep 1881; died 5 Aug 1893.
    9. Ezalee Ownby was born 5 Apr 1883; died 9 Feb 1906; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Birtha Ownby was born 16 Oct 1884.
    11. Aaron A. Ownby was born 13 Mar 1886, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1960, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. 2. Jackson Ownby was born 24 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1947; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Mindy Lenora Ownby was born 3 Nov 1892; died 4 Sep 1893.

  3. 6.  Joe Baby Shahan was born 1 May 1874, Tennessee (son of Biniam Shahan and Lucinda Case); died 23 Dec 1958; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Joe married Matilda Ann "Tilda" Williams 14 Mar 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee. Matilda (daughter of McKinney "Mc" Williams and Clersie Henry) was born 25 Oct 1876, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1962; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Matilda Ann "Tilda" Williams was born 25 Oct 1876, Tennessee (daughter of McKinney "Mc" Williams and Clersie Henry); died 5 Nov 1962; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. 3. Maudie M. Shahan was born 29 Jun 1900, Tennessee; died 15 Apr 1987; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Della L. Shahan was born Abt 1902, Tennessee; died Bef 14 May 2012.
    3. Claude H. Shahan was born 11 Sep 1908, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1993, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Lester Boyd Gelesper Shahan was born 18 Apr 1911, Tennessee; died 15 Jul 1988; was buried Kear-Loveday Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Audy Millard Shahan was born 29 Jun 1914, Tennessee; died 2 Oct 1977; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nola G. Shahan was born 29 Jul 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 2003, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Mar 2003, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Zelma Lue Shahan was born 6 Jun 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 May 2012; was buried 17 May 2012, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Rellie Hayden Shahan was born 13 Dec 1921; died 4 Mar 1970; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Aaron OwnbeyAaron Ownbey was born 26 Oct 1815, Buncombe County, North Carolina (son of John Ownby, Jr. and Elizabeth Hill); died 29 Oct 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1898, Aaron Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQN-T3

    Notes:

    Aaron Ownby served as the clerk for White Oak Flats Baptist Church and also served as the Justice of Peace for the 11th Civil District of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    They were listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 106, 115.
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 13.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 203.

    Aaron married Mary "Polly" Buckner 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Joel Buckner and Mourning Carr) was born 17 Sep 1817, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Feb 1902, Aaron Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" BucknerMary "Polly" Buckner was born 17 Sep 1817, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Joel Buckner and Mourning Carr); died 12 Feb 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 15 Feb 1902, Aaron Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQN-V8

    Notes:

    Mary was listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee with her husband.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 106, 115.
    "Kinfolk, Ownbey Family Lines of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina", p 13.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 203.

    Children:
    1. Joel Ownby was born Apr 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jan 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Elizabeth M. Ownby was born 18 Jun 1838, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Jul 1870.
    3. James Pruit Ownbey was born 8 Jun 1840, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Mar 1923, Morganton, Fannin, Georgia; was buried 26 Mar 1923, Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Morganton, Fannin County, Georgia.
    4. 4. Marion Harrison Ownby was born 6 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1917; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Albert Brazlin Ownby was born 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1885; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Nancy Jane Ownby was born 8 Jul 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Sep 1898; was buried Plemons Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Brazelton Ownby was born 10 Feb 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Sep 1892; was buried Aaron Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Vera Ownbey was born Abt 1854, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Aaron Isaac Ownby was born 1856, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1874/1875.
    10. Rev. John West Ownby was born 24 Oct 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Jun 1935; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  James Jackson ProffittJames Jackson Proffitt was born 28 Jun 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Benajah Proffitt and Sarah Byrd Webb); died 20 Jun 1863, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; was buried 1863, Stones River National Cemetery, Rutherford County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQN-WF

    Notes:

    Co E, 2nd Regiment of Tn. Cal.

    Died of typhoid fever in Civil War and is buried in National Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 58, 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 195.

    James married Celia McMahan 4 Mar 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee. Celia (daughter of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack") was born 7 Mar 1827, North Carolina; died 5 Jun 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Celia McMahan was born 7 Mar 1827, North Carolina (daughter of James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan and Mary Ann "Polly" Wilson, "Granny Mack"); died 5 Jun 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQN-XL

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 48.
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 13, 58, 64, 105.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 8.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 195.

    Children:
    1. Benijah "Ben" Proffitt was born 25 Nov 1841, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Benajah Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ann "Polly" Proffitt was born 28 Oct 1842, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1910, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. James McMahan "Jim" Proffitt was born 11 Mar 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Feb 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 5. Sarah Proffitt was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. David Proffitt was born 14 Feb 1847, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1909, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Pleasant P. Proffitt was born 2 Jun 1849, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Mar 1925, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William M. "Bill" Proffitt was born 8 Aug 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Proffitt was born 1852; died See Notes.
    9. Elizabeth "Betsy" Proffitt was born 11 Sep 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Mar 1924; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Aaron Whaley Proffitt was born 7 May 1857, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 May 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Martha S. Proffitt was born 18 Nov 1859, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Biniam Shahan was born North Carolina.

    Biniam — Lucinda Case. Lucinda (daughter of James Case) was born Abt 1839, North Carolina; died 24 Apr 1923; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Lucinda Case was born Abt 1839, North Carolina (daughter of James Case); died 24 Apr 1923; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 6. Joe Baby Shahan was born 1 May 1874, Tennessee; died 23 Dec 1958; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Betty Shahan was born 5 Sep 1876, Haywood, North Carolina; died 15 Oct 1947; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Brance Shahan

  7. 14.  McKinney "Mc" Williams was born Abt 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Solomon Williams and Lucinda McMahan).

    Notes:

    Blacksmith by trade lived in Knoxville, Tennessee possibly on Church Street in 1914.
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    Reference:
    David C. Watson Civil War pension papers, US National Archives.
    Kimberly Freeland, kfreeland@tnaccess.com, 27 May 2000.

    McKinney — Clersie Henry. Clersie was born Abt 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Clersie Henry was born Abt 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. L. L. Williams was born Abt 1871, Tennessee.
    2. Miranda Jane Williams was born 23 Jun 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 May 1947; was buried George Webb Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 7. Matilda Ann "Tilda" Williams was born 25 Oct 1876, Tennessee; died 5 Nov 1962; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. James Matthews Williams was born 25 Nov 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1954; was buried George Webb Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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