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  1. 1.  George H. Denton was born 25 Aug 1925 (son of Carol Houston "Carl" Denton and Irma McMahan); died 10 Aug 1926; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Carol Houston "Carl" Denton was born 30 May 1894, Tennessee (son of William Harrison Denton and Laura Virginia Trotter); died 14 Dec 1975; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 53.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 188, 189.

    Carol — Irma McMahan. Irma (daughter of Horace Maynard McMahan and Margaret Adilene "Maggie" Roberts) was born 28 Nov 1894, Tennessee; died 6 May 1942; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Irma McMahan was born 28 Nov 1894, Tennessee (daughter of Horace Maynard McMahan and Margaret Adilene "Maggie" Roberts); died 6 May 1942; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 53.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 188.

    Children:
    1. Mildred V. Denton was born 11 Aug 1919, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 2002, NHC of Oak Ridge; was buried 18 Sep 2002, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Glenn McMahan Denton was born 26 Sep 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Jun 1968, Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. 1. George H. Denton was born 25 Aug 1925; died 10 Aug 1926; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Rex Carl Denton was born 24 Mar 1930, Tennessee; died 31 Aug 1977; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Doris Leah Denton was born 21 Jul 1937, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Harrison Denton was born 14 Feb 1846, Jefferson County, Tennessee (son of James P. Denton and Malvina Walker); died 26 Oct 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Oct 1920, Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Served in Civil War with Co. M 2nd TN Cav.
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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 278.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 187, 188.

    William married Laura Virginia Trotter 7 Oct 1885. Laura (daughter of Rev. Isaac Trotter and Mary Angeline "Polly" Emert) was born 7 Dec 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Oct 1935; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Laura Virginia Trotter was born 7 Dec 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. Isaac Trotter and Mary Angeline "Polly" Emert); died 23 Oct 1935; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 278.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 188.

    Children:
    1. Shelby Wilson Denton was born 14 Jul 1886; died 26 Feb 1951.
    2. Nannie Denton was born 18 Jun 1888; died 21 Jun 1907; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Clarence R. Denton was born 10 Jun 1890; died 29 Jul 1907; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Elizabeth "Lida" Denton was born 3 Aug 1892; died 4 Sep 1964.
    5. 2. Carol Houston "Carl" Denton was born 30 May 1894, Tennessee; died 14 Dec 1975; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Amos McKinley Denton was born 7 Jul 1895, Tennessee; died 1 Jan 1964; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Isaac Ray Denton was born 20 Jun 1898, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1986; was buried Jones Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Paul Jones Denton was born 25 Aug 1904; died 27 Oct 1973.

  3. 6.  Horace Maynard McMahan was born 3 Apr 1872, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of McNulty McMahan and Leah Rinehart); died Apr 1945, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Horace Maynard McMahan spent his early life in Richardson's Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee and later moved to Middle Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 53.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 56.
    Charles H. Butler Family Group Sheets, 1995.

    Horace married Margaret Adilene "Maggie" Roberts 11 Jan 1894. Margaret (daughter of Phillip William Roberts and Martha Emeline Fox) was born 11 May 1875, Tennessee; died 17 Nov 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Nov 1939, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Margaret Adilene "Maggie" Roberts was born 11 May 1875, Tennessee (daughter of Phillip William Roberts and Martha Emeline Fox); died 17 Nov 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Nov 1939, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 2.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 45, 53.
    Charles H. Butler Family Group Sheets, 1995.

    Children:
    1. 3. Irma McMahan was born 28 Nov 1894, Tennessee; died 6 May 1942; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Verol McMahan
    3. Sylvia Leah McMahan was born 16 Aug 1898; died 2 May 1910; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Warden Wilson McMahan died 1951.
    5. Iva Elsie McMahan was born 31 Mar 1906, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1965; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James P. Denton was born 16 Oct 1816, Tennessee; died 9 Nov 1899; was buried Hills Union Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Descendant of Rev. Richard Denton, Halifax, England who settled in
    Weathersfield, Connecticut in 1631.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 188.

    James — Malvina Walker. Malvina (daughter of John Walker and Talitha Taylor) was born 12 Mar 1822, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1861; was buried Hills Union Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Malvina Walker was born 12 Mar 1822, Tennessee (daughter of John Walker and Talitha Taylor); died 7 Oct 1861; was buried Hills Union Cemetery, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 188.

    Children:
    1. 4. William Harrison Denton was born 14 Feb 1846, Jefferson County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Oct 1920, Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Dicy Denton was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Ann M. Denton was born 9 Sep 1861, Tennessee; died 24 Oct 1942; was buried Shady Grove Cemetery, Dandridge, Jefferson County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Rev. Isaac Trotter was born 1 Jul 1821, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of John Trotter and Asa White); died 22 Sep 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: NG7T-N8

    Notes:

    Isaac and Mary Angeline Trotter were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There three children in the household at that time: Sarah, age 5; Amos C., age 3; and Daniel W., age 1. In the 1860 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee there were nine children listed in the household: Sarah, age 14; Amos, age 13; Daniel, age 11; Martha, age 9; Malinda, age 7; Emily, age 5; Henry, age 4; Eliza, age 2; and Mary, age 8/12.

    Isaac and Mary were again listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. They had eleven children listed at home now. They were: Amos C. F., age 23; Martha N., age 19; Malinda J., age 17; Emily C., age 15; Henry B., age 14; Eliza R., age 12; Mary A., age 10; Laura V., age 9; Isaac W., age 7; Amanda M., age 5; and James C., age 3.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 277-278.

    Isaac married Mary Angeline "Polly" Emert Abt 1844. Mary (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan) was born 15 Aug 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Angeline "Polly" Emert was born 15 Aug 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Daniel George Emert and Sarah Reagan); died 4 Dec 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mary Angeline was listed as head of household in the 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. She had six children listed at home with her. They were: (son) A. C., age 33; (dau) M. A., age 21; (dau) L. V., age 19; (son) J. W., age 17; (dau) A. C., age 15; and son J. C., age 13.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 65.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 43.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 272, 277, 278.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Elizabeth Trotter was born 11 Nov 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1903; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Amos C. F. Trotter was born 19 Jan 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Jan 1923; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Daniel W. Trotter was born 22 Apr 1849, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Mar 1930, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Logans Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. Martha N. Trotter was born 10 Oct 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Apr 1944; was buried Magnolia Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    5. Matilda Jane Trotter was born 9 Mar 1853, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Apr 1936; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Emily Caroline Trotter was born 1 Sep 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Nov 1932, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Nov 1932, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    7. Henry Bascombe Trotter was born 1856, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Eliza Rebecca Trotter was born 10 Dec 1857, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Nov 1936, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Nov 1936, Murphy Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Mary Alma Trotter was born 8 Sep 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jan 1883; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Rev. Isaac Wilson Trotter was born 15 Mar 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1890; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Amanda C. Trotter was born 5 May 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Dec 1882; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. James C. Trotter was born 8 Dec 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Nov 1882; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. 5. Laura Virginia Trotter was born 7 Dec 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Oct 1935; was buried Eden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. Charles A. Trotter was born 3 Sep 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Oct 1873; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  McNulty McMahanMcNulty McMahan was born 19 Jun 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett McMahan and Mary Large); died 31 May 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    McNulty McMahan was named by his great grandfather Archibald McMahan.

    McNulty McMahan and his first wife moved to Bird's Creek, Sevier County, Tennessee near Richardson's Cove, where they resided for a while, then they moved to Richardson's Cove, where they lived and died.

    McNulty McMahan was a farmer and blacksmith. When a comparatively young man he was kicked by a horse while placing a shoe, and was "ruptured". From this injury he sufferd as long as he lived and was never able to do hard work of any kind.

    One Sunday morning he walked down to the barn and when he failed to come to the house for some time, his wife went to look for him and found him paralyzed. He said, "Help me to the house." He remained concious but was never able to speak again. He died a few days later.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 5.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 296.

    McNulty married Leah Rinehart 26 Dec 1848. Leah (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill) was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Leah RinehartLeah Rinehart was born 17 Jan 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Rinehart and Abigail Hill); died 5 Feb 1918, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Feb 1918, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Leah Rinehart was born near Chestnut Hill, the the county line of Sevier and
    Jefferson Counties.

    Leah had a brother Hugh Rhinehart living with them in 1860 and a sister Martha
    Whaley, wife of William.

    Leah died of pneumonia at the home of her son Robert while visiting him.
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    Reference:
    "McMahan Family Tree", Glenn F. McMahan, 10 March 1932, p 1.
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    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 32, 44.
    "McMahan Family Tree," Nora Trotter McMahan, 27 August 1923, p 6.
    "Mountain Ways Two", Gene Aiken, 1986, p 169, 296.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Dearnold Wilson McMahan was born 13 Dec 1849, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1921; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Marshall McMahan was born 16 Mar 1851, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1926, Alcoa, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried 29 Jan 1926, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Mary Lunaria McMahan was born 6 Sep 1853, Tennessee; died 9 Jun 1894, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Elizabeth McMahan was born 11 Feb 1855, Tennessee; died 17 Jun 1888, Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. William Wesley McMahan was born 16 Jan 1856, Tennessee; died 19 Feb 1871; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. David Crockett McMahan was born 25 Jan 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1898; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel McNulty McMahan was born 16 Jan 1861, Tennessee; died 29 Dec 1887; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. James Seldon McMahan was born 15 Dec 1862, Tennessee; died 20 Aug 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Elanor McMahan was born 19 Feb 1865, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1894; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Robert Alexander "Bob" McMahan was born 29 Dec 1866, Tennessee; died 2 Mar 1941; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. 6. Horace Maynard McMahan was born 3 Apr 1872, Richardson Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Apr 1945, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Phillip William Roberts was born 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of William Phillip Roberts and Mary Adair); died 1877; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Phillip married Martha Emeline Fox 5 Nov 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Emanuel Fox and Catherine Byrd) was born 22 Sep 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 May 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8/08 Sep 1931, Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha Emeline Fox was born 22 Sep 1847, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Emanuel Fox and Catherine Byrd); died 27 May 1931, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8/08 Sep 1931, Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, District 4, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Great grandaughter of Adam Fox.
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    Reference:
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 264.

    Children:
    1. Francis Ellen Roberts was born 17 Sep 1868, Tennessee; died 17 May 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 18 May 1932, Roberts Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. N. E. Roberts was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    3. Laura M. Roberts was born 9 Mar 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1949, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 26 Apr 1949, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Priscilla I. Roberts was born 4 Feb 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Nov 1952, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 20 Nov 1952, Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Margaret Adilene "Maggie" Roberts was born 11 May 1875, Tennessee; died 17 Nov 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 19 Nov 1939, Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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