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Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams

Female 1909 - 2001  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams and Flora Belle Cory); died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 54.
    Renae, ANIMAL3144@aol.com, 12 July 2000.

    Sarah married David Roy Thomas 19 Sep 1926, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee. David (son of Rev. Eli "Jake" Thomas and Mary Ann Proffitt) was born 22 May 1907, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1987; was buried Wilson-Thomas Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Gladys "Sammy" Thomas was born Abt 1928, Tennessee; died Bef 7 Jun 2013.
    2. Trula Ray Thomas was born 15 Dec 1929, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 2013; was buried 10 Jun 2013, Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Lola Thomas was born Abt 1932, Tennessee.
    4. Flora Lela Thomas was born 19 Jan 1933, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 1997; was buried Justus Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Lena Thomas was born Abt 1933, Tennessee; died Bef 25 Sep 2001.
    6. Imogene "Jean" Thomas was born Abt 1936, Tennessee.
    7. James Berl Thomas was born Abt 1937, Tennessee; died 6 Oct 2013.
    8. William Earl "Bill" Thomas

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of James Robert Williams and Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris); died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Also known as Little Jimmy Spriggens.

    Owned property in Evan's Chapel, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 26 February 1999.

    James married Flora Belle Cory 3 May 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee. Flora (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin) was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin); died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Arlie Ray Williams
    2. Susie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was born 2 Sep 1900, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1988; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Dona Williams was born 15 Jul 1907; died 14 Jan 1995; was buried Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Hazel Williams was born 1917, Tennessee; died 18 May 1998, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Robert Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    6. Velma Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    7. Minnie Frances Williams was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 1. Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Creed L. Williams was born 6 Aug 1911; died 11 Oct 1935; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Arthur Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Billy Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Ollie Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    13. Virgie Melinda Williams was born 30 Mar 1924; died 7 Dec 2005; was buried 10 Dec 2005, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Robert Williams was born Abt 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Williams and Cynthia).

    Notes:

    Fought in Civil War and left before term was up.
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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James married Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris 8 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell) was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Rosealyn Jane Williams was born 30 Nov 1865, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Feb 1944, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ann Williams was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    3. Sary E. Williams was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    4. 2. James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Leah E. Williams was born Abt 1878, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Florence "Florrie" Williams was born 28 May 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jun 1959; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Walter Williams was born 27 Mar 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1945, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Sims Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  James G. Cory was born Abt 1847, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Sevier County Heritage lists surname as Gregory.
    Fought in Civil War.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James — Lucinda Ella Franklin. Lucinda (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King) was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lucinda Ella Franklin was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King); died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Allis E. Cory was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    2. W. O. Cory was born Abt 1873, Tennessee.
    3. A. M. Cory was born Abt 1875, Tennessee.
    4. A. G. Cory was born Abt 1877, Tennessee.
    5. 3. Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Williams was born 1805, Tennessee (son of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 11.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    James — Cynthia. Cynthia was born Abt 1811, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Cynthia was born Abt 1811, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 11.

    Children:
    1. John Williams was born Abt 1838, Tennessee.
    2. Lydia Williams was born Abt 1849, Tennessee.
    3. 4. James Robert Williams was born Abt 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Matilda Williams was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah Williams was born Abt 1847.

  3. 10.  Hugh NorrisHugh Norris was born 1800, North Carolina; died 1896; was buried Norris Cemetery, Cosby, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Came to Cocke County, Tennessee from Washington County, Tennessee in the 1840s. The Hugh Norris home was a log structure, complete with dog trot, and stood alongside the present Bogard Road, near the Norris Cemetery and across from the home of Don and Maggie (Mayfield) Shults.

    The 1850 Cocke County, Tennessee census also includes Mary Norris age 50 from North Carolina. She may have been Hugh's step mother.
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    Reference
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9.

    Hugh married Hannah Hartsell 17 Dec 1835, Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Hannah Hartsell
    Children:
    1. James Norris was born Abt 1836, Tennessee.
    2. Keziah Norris was born 14 Feb 1838, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 6 Nov 1914; was buried Tucker Templin Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    3. Morris Norris was born Abt 1839, Tennessee.
    4. Mary J. Norris was born Abt 1841, Tennessee.
    5. Roseanne "Rosie" Norris was born 1 Mar 1842, Tennessee; died 17 Jan 1921; was buried Butler Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    6. Isaac Norris was born Abt 1841/1843, Tennessee.
    7. 5. Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee.

  5. 14.  Henry FranklinHenry Franklin was born 23 Aug 1820, North Carolina (son of Thomas Franklin and Liza); died 31 Jan 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 190, 237.
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 234.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.

    Henry married Lavina Ann King 15 Jun 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee. Lavina (daughter of William Riley King and Ellender Keller) was born 22 Apr 1825, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Lavina Ann KingLavina Ann King was born 22 Apr 1825, Tennessee (daughter of William Riley King and Ellender Keller); died 22 Feb 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 190, 237.
    "Clabo Family Tree", Gardner Clabo, p 234.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 58.

    Children:
    1. Hiram Hodsden Franklin was born Abt 1847, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Big Ridge Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Lucinda Ella Franklin was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth Franklin was born 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. William Runnels Franklin was born 14 May 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 May 1947, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Henry Jackson Franklin was born 26 Dec 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1938; was buried Pigeon Forge Baptist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Sarah Franklin was born 1855, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John R. Franklin was born 18 Nov 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1922; was buried Providence Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lavina Ann Franklin was born 18 Nov 1856, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Rev. Nathaniel W. Franklin was born 12 Apr 1858, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jun 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Banner Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Margaret Louise Franklin was born 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 16 Dec 1916.
    11. Isaac Taylor Franklin was born 28 Sep 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huskey Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Mary Jane Franklin was born 1864, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1939; was buried Beech Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Sophia J. Franklin was born Jul 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1915.


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