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Gilbert Russell "Gib" Proffitt

Male 1901 - 1966  (64 years)


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  1. 1.  Gilbert Russell "Gib" Proffitt was born 27 Aug 1901, Tennessee (son of A. Russell Proffitt and Rebecca A. Miller); died 23 Apr 1966; was buried Gib Proffitt Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 92, 93.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 149.

    Gilbert married Tempie Cordelia "Delia" Dockery 24 Jan 1921, Sevier County, Tennessee. Tempie (daughter of Elihu Robert Grant Dockery, "LRG" and Ann L. E. McMahan) was born 29 Nov 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Jul 1955; was buried Gib Proffitt Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Robert N. Proffitt was born 2 Feb 1923, Tennessee; died 29 Nov 1991; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Jeanetta Proffitt was born 27 Sep 1924, Tennessee; died Bef 2 Mar 2013.
    3. Imogene Proffitt was born 2 Mar 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Feb 2001, Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Feb 2001, Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Charles Kenneth Proffitt was born 25 Dec 1931, Tennessee; died 7 Apr 2016; was buried 10 Apr 2016.
    5. Gina Lois Proffitt was born 3 Feb 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 2013; was buried 5 Mar 2013, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mabel Proffitt was born Abt 1937, Tennessee; died Bef 17 Feb 2001.
    7. Rinda Proffitt
    8. Dan Proffitt

    Gilbert — Isabelle Kirby. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  A. Russell Proffitt was born Aug 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William M. "Bill" Proffitt and Elizabeth L. McCarter).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 78.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 92.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 207.

    A. married Rebecca A. Miller 3 Aug 1891, Sevier County, Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Miller and Sarah Elizabeth McMahan) was born Mar 1872, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rebecca A. Miller was born Mar 1872, Tennessee (daughter of Jacob "Jake" Miller and Sarah Elizabeth McMahan).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 11, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 218.

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 78.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 92.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 207.

    Children:
    1. Sarah E. Proffitt was born Jun 1892, Tennessee.
    2. Jacob H. Proffitt was born Aug 1894, Tennessee.
    3. William David Lawson "Bill" Proffitt was born 19 Oct 1897, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 8 Sep 1940, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 10 Sep 1940, Denton Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Gilbert Russell "Gib" Proffitt was born 27 Aug 1901, Tennessee; died 23 Apr 1966; was buried Gib Proffitt Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Johnny F. Proffitt was born 15 Jun 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Nov 1979; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Clint "Hollick" Proffitt


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William M. "Bill" Proffitt was born 8 Aug 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-17

    Notes:

    Died of smallpox.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 53.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 78.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 92.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 202, 207.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.

    William married Elizabeth L. McCarter 22 May 1867, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Benjamin McCarter and Nancy Reagan) was born 1840, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1880/1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth L. McCarter was born 1840, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Joseph Benjamin McCarter and Nancy Reagan); died 1880/1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Burial place not confirmed.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 53.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 69, 77.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 92.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 202, 206, 207.
    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. Celia Proffitt was born 1868, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Joseph J. Proffitt was born 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1953; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Proffitt was born Abt 1872, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1880.
    4. 2. A. Russell Proffitt was born Aug 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Jacob "Jake" Miller was born 17 Oct 1837, North Carolina (son of David C. Miller and Martha Taylor); died 23 Mar 1917, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Mar 1917, Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 9, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1910, District 5, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 218.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 129.

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 92.

    Jacob — Sarah Elizabeth McMahan. Sarah (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Sarah Maples) was born 4 Aug 1843, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1906; was buried Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Elizabeth McMahan was born 4 Aug 1843, Tennessee (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Sarah Maples); died 14 Dec 1906; was buried Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 9, Cocke County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 218.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 129.

    Children:
    1. Sarah E. Miller was born 1860, Tennessee.
    2. Martha Cordelia Miller was born 1862, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Jane Miller was born 1866, Tennessee.
    4. Cenia Florence Miller was born Apr 1868, Tennessee.
    5. 3. Rebecca A. Miller was born Mar 1872, Tennessee.
    6. William Jackson "Will" Miller was born 13 Jul 1874, Missouri; died 4 May 1955; was buried Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. David R. Miller was born 1878, Tennessee.
    8. Columbus B. Miller was born Oct 1879, Tennessee.
    9. Belle C. Miller was born Jan 1880, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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]


  2. 9.  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. 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. 4. 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.

  3. 10.  Joseph Benjamin McCarter was born 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James McCarter and Rebecca Ogle); died 12 Dec 1884, Cartertown, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 53.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51, 62, 69.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 201."The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 201.

    Joseph married Nancy Reagan Abt 1828, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Richard Reagan and Julia Ann Shults) was born Abt 1810, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Nancy Reagan was born Abt 1810, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Richard Reagan and Julia Ann Shults); died Abt 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Nancy and Joseph McCarter are listed in the 1830, 1840 and 1850 census records of Sevier County.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 53.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51, 62, 69.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 201.

    Children:
    1. George B. McCarter was born 25 Nov 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1912, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary McCarter was born 1833, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Daniel G. McCarter was born 1835, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Sep 1859, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Eli McCarter was born Feb 1838, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1916, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 5. Elizabeth L. McCarter was born 1840, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1880/1889, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Aaron W. McCarter was born 1842, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1879, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  David C. Miller was born Abt 1804, North Carolina; died Bef 1901.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, District 11, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1870, District 10, Cocke County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1880, District 3, Jefferson County, Tennessee

    David — Martha Taylor. Martha was born North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Martha Taylor was born North Carolina.
    Children:
    1. Sarah Miller was born Abt 1830, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Miller was born Abt 1833, Tennessee.
    3. 6. Jacob "Jake" Miller was born 17 Oct 1837, North Carolina; died 23 Mar 1917, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Mar 1917, Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Delilah Miller was born Abt 1840, Tennessee.
    5. William J. Miller was born Abt 1842, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Archibald McMahan was born 12 Apr 1808, North Carolina (son of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 18 Feb 1872; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Listed in the 1840 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 187, 218.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 129.

    Archibald married Sarah Maples Abt 1830/1831, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen) was born 1815, Tennessee; died 1888; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Sarah Maples was born 1815, Tennessee (daughter of Wilson Maples and Sarah Rolen); died 1888; was buried Pearl Valley Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 187, 218.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 8, 129.

    Children:
    1. George Archibald McMahan was born 31 Jul 1835, Tennessee; died May 1861.
    2. Jackson McMahan was born 1836; died 1860/1865, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
    3. McMahan was born Abt 1839; died See Notes.
    4. Sanders McMahan was born 1842, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Sarah Elizabeth McMahan was born 4 Aug 1843, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1906; was buried Miller Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha McMahan was born 1846, Tennessee.
    7. William McMahan was born 1848, Tennessee.


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