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Sarah C. Duggan

Female 1847 - 1924  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  Sarah C. Duggan was born 21 Apr 1847, Tennessee (daughter of James Mitchell Duggan and Nancy Keeler); died 11 Jan 1924; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 3, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 284.

    Sarah married Frederick H. Emert 31 Jul 1867. Frederick (son of Phillip R. Emert and Louisa Maples) was born 31 Oct 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Sep 1918; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Thomas Davy Crockett Emert was born 25 May 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1924, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
    2. Mary E. Emert was born Abt Jul 1869, Tennessee.
    3. Eliza Jane Emert was born 25 Jan 1871, Tennessee; died 1 Jun 1963; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. M. F. Emert was born 19 Oct 1872; died 18 Nov 1874; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Lydia Rebecca Emert was born 31 Mar 1875, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1910; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha A. Emert was born Abt 1877, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah C. Emert was born Oct 1879, Tennessee.
    8. Katie Emert was born Tennessee.
    9. George F. M. Emert was born 5 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1957; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. P. A. Emert was born 4 Nov 1883; died 15 Jan 1884; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Bertha M. Emert was born Mar 1886, Tennessee.
    12. Cassie Ellen Emert was born 30 Apr 1889, Tennessee; died 1 Aug 1969; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Mitchell Duggan was born 26 Jan 1821, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Daniel C. Duggan, Jr. and Mary "Polly" McMahan); died 6 Feb 1895; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal", V XXII, No. 2 Summer 1996, p 22.

    James married Nancy Keeler 31 Jul 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Joseph Keeler and Catherine Fox) was born 3 Jul 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1904; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Keeler was born 3 Jul 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Joseph Keeler and Catherine Fox); died 4 Dec 1904; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    SMHS Journal lists marriage as 24 May 1846.
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    Reference:
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal", V XXII, No. 2 Summer 1996, p 22.

    Children:
    1. Matilda Duggan was born Abt 1844, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Sarah C. Duggan was born 21 Apr 1847, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1924; was buried Bethel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Joseph Duggan was born Abt 1848, Tennessee.
    4. Polly Duggan was born Abt 1850, Tennessee.
    5. Susan Duggan was born 5 May 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Aug 1934, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 20 Aug 1934, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. M. E. Duggan was born Abt 1853, Tennessee.
    7. D. P. Duggan was born Abt 1856, Tennessee.
    8. G. W. Duggan was born Abt 1859, Tennessee.
    9. J. M. Duggan was born Abt 1861, Tennessee.
    10. M. E. Duggan was born Abt 1862, Tennessee.
    11. M. B. Duggan was born Abt 1868, Tennessee.
    12. T. H. Duggan was born Abt 1869, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Daniel C. Duggan, Jr.Daniel C. Duggan, Jr. was born 14 Feb 1793, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Daniel Duggan); died Jan 1870; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    War of 1812.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 36, 50.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 56.
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 190.

    Daniel married Mary "Polly" McMahan Abt 1817. Mary (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd) was born 14 Feb 1801, Buncombe County, North Carolina; died 1872; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary "Polly" McMahan was born 14 Feb 1801, Buncombe County, North Carolina (daughter of Archibald McMahan and Elizabeth Byrd); died 1872; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 36, 50.
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 July 1983, p 56.
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 23s.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Duggan was born 16 Jan 1818, Tennessee; died 27 Jun 1897; was buried Allen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Anna Duggan was born 4 Oct 1819, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1859; was buried Old Shults Family Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. James Mitchell Duggan was born 26 Jan 1821, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1895; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Archibald McMahan Duggan was born 11 May 1823, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1907; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. William Duggan was born 8 Nov 1825; died INFANT.
    6. Mary Ann "Polly" Duggan was born 13 Jul 1826, Tennessee; died 20 Mar 1903; was buried Sims Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Sarah Jane Duggan was born 28 Mar 1828, Tennessee; died 20 Apr 1893; was buried Shady Grove Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
    8. Susannah Duggan was born 27 Mar 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jun 1914, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 23 Jun 1914, Thorn Grove Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    9. Manurva Jene Duggan was born 7 Jun 1833, Tennessee.
    10. George McCowm Duggan was born 26 Apr 1836, Tennessee.
    11. Catherine Duggan was born 26 Apr 1836, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1925; was buried Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene County, Missouri.
    12. Daniel Wilson Duggan was born 27 Aug 1838, Tennessee; died 3 Mar 1868; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Nancy Malissa Duggan was born 2 Jun 1841, Tennessee; died 13 Mar 1879; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Joseph Keeler was born 2 Mar 1784, Tennessee; died Jan 1877; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    War of 1812 veteran.
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    Reference:
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.

    Joseph — Catherine Fox. Catherine (daughter of Adam Fox and Elizabeth Derrick) was born 1785; died 1843. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Fox was born 1785 (daughter of Adam Fox and Elizabeth Derrick); died 1843.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Keeler was born 29 Dec 1804, Tennessee; died 3 Jun 1889; was buried Duggan Memorial Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Fox Keeler was born 17 Dec 1809, Tennessee; died 17 Aug 1883; was buried Walnut Grove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Catharine "Katie" Keeler was born 10 Feb 1821, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Sep 1904; was buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 3. Nancy Keeler was born 3 Jul 1823, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1904; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mark H. Keeler was born Abt 1828, Tennessee; died Sep 1891; was buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel Duggan was born Abt Apr 1775 (son of Hugh Duggan and Margaret Wilson).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Beulah Linn Family Group Sheets, 1968.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and its Heritage", 1994, p 190.

    Children:
    1. 4. Daniel C. Duggan, Jr. was born 14 Feb 1793, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Jan 1870; was buried Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 10.  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]


  3. 11.  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. James Balford "Jim Bally" McMahan was born 1798, , Virginia; died 14 Dec 1887, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 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.

  4. 14.  Adam Fox was born 1760 (son of Adam Fox and Catherine); died 1819; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 201, 202, 204, 253.

    Adam — Elizabeth Derrick. Elizabeth (daughter of John Derrick and Anna Maria "Mary" Dunkelberger) died Aft 1830; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Elizabeth Derrick (daughter of John Derrick and Anna Maria "Mary" Dunkelberger); died Aft 1830; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204, 253.

    Children:
    1. Johannes "John" Fox was born 19 Feb 1784, Virginia; died 1852; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Catherine Fox was born 1785; died 1843.
    3. George Fox was born 1789, Tennessee.
    4. Adam Fox was born 1794.
    5. Mark Fox was born 1798, Tennessee; died 1861/1865.
    6. William Fox was born 12 Dec 1803, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Dec 1874; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Elizabeth Fox was born 1805; died 1850; was buried Fox Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Fox
    9. Fox


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