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Cora Benson

Female 1911 - 1921  (10 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Cora Benson was born 1911 (daughter of William Prosser "Pros" Benson and Mary Ellen Reagan); died 1921; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Prosser "Pros" BensonWilliam Prosser "Pros" Benson was born Jul 1872 (son of William M. Benson and Cynthia Large); died 1939; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 55, 56.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 217.

    William married Mary Ellen Reagan 22 Aug 1889, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James O. Reagan and Hapic C. Ogle) was born Mar 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1937; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ellen Reagan was born Mar 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James O. Reagan and Hapic C. Ogle); died 26 Oct 1937; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 55, 56.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 217.

    Children:
    1. Benson was born Abt 1890, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1900.
    2. Nettie Jane Benson was born 4 Apr 1893, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Jul 1910; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Walter F. Benson was born 8 Apr 1897, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1959; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Benson was born Abt 1899, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1900; was buried Marshall Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 1. Cora Benson was born 1911; died 1921; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Willie Bates Benson was born Abt 1908, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William M. BensonWilliam M. Benson was born 1828, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of John Benson); died Aft 1880; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 217.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 8, 9.

    William married Cynthia Large Abt 1856. Cynthia (daughter of James Large and Mary Williams) was born 5 Oct 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Cynthia LargeCynthia Large was born 5 Oct 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Large and Mary Williams); died 31 Jul 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 217.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 8, 9.

    Children:
    1. James Harrison Benson was born 11 Feb 1857, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Oct 1892, Palestine, Texas; was buried , Anderson, Texas.
    2. Mary C. Benson was born 1859, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Wilson Large Benson was born 15 Sep 1861, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 May 1941, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 3 May 1941, Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nettie Benson was born , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Ellen Benson was born , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. John B. Benson was born 20 May 1866; died 21 Jul 1940; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 2. William Prosser "Pros" Benson was born Jul 1872; died 1939; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  James O. Reagan was born Jan 1843, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David L. Reagan and Jane "Jennie" Ogle); died 4 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    James O. Reagan enlisted on 24 July 1862 as a private in Company I of Confederate William H. Thomas's Legion at Valleytown, Cherokee County, North Carolina from Sevier County, Tennessee. There has been no indication found whether he served out the full term of his enlistment during the Civil War.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 44, 54, 55.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 210, 216.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 181.

    James married Hapic C. Ogle 12 Mar 1865, Sevier County, Tennessee. Hapic (daughter of Elijah Ogle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner) was born May 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 1926; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Hapic C. Ogle was born May 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Elijah Ogle and Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner); died 7 Feb 1926; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Lived in the Glades.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 44, 54.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 210, 216.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 181.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Reagan was born 13 Feb 1867, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jun 1920; was buried Keebles Chapel Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. Matilda Jane Reagan was born 11 Dec 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1951, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Nov 1951, Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Reagan was born Abt 1871, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    4. 3. Mary Ellen Reagan was born Mar 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1937; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. John Russell Reagan was born 27 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1947; was buried Fraziers Chapel Cemetery, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    6. Reagan was born Abt 1876, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died See Notes.
    7. Elijah Lawson "Laws" Reagan was born 7 Feb 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1967; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Haseltine Reagan was born 8 Jun 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1961; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Harve Columbus Reagan was born 12 Dec 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Oct 1940; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. James Westley Reagan was born 18 Mar 1883, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Sep 1959; was buried Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, Cohutta, Whitfield County, Georgia.
    11. Louisa Alice Reagan was born 7 Aug 1886, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Sep 1944; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Benson

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 8.

    Children:
    1. 4. William M. Benson was born 1828, Cocke County, Tennessee; died Aft 1880; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 10.  James Large was born 15 Sep 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Samuel Large and Sarah "Sallie" Gillian); died 14 Aug 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Land grant 24 November 1836, owned greater than 3,000 acres land - found in settlements of estates and guardianships.

    Sevier County Heritage lists birth as 15 September 1807.
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    Reference:
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9, 10.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248.

    James married Mary Williams Abt 1829. Mary (daughter of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry) was born 5 Jun 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  3. 11.  Mary Williams was born 5 Jun 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry); died 22 Feb 1870, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Timothy Welch Stinnett GEDCOM, August 1995.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 9, 10.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 248, 389.

    Children:
    1. John Large was born 5 Mar 1832, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1911.
    2. 5. Cynthia Large was born 5 Oct 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Jul 1915; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Wilson Large was born 16 Dec 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Isaac Large was born 15 Jan 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah Jane Large was born 6 Apr 1839, Tennessee; died 8 Jun 1911; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary Ann Large was born 10 Feb 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel W. H. Large was born 10 Dec 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Aug 1928; was buried Pigeon Forge Methodist Church Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Large was born 10 Jan 1846, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Jul 1898; was buried Cecedar Cemetery, Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.
    9. William Harrison Large was born 15 Jan 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 May 1907; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Catherine Large was born 11 Mar 1852, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1905; was buried McMahan Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Louisa Caroline Large was born 27 Apr 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  4. 12.  David L. ReaganDavid L. Reagan was born Abt 1812, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Richard Reagan and Julia Ann Shults); died 20 Jun 1864, Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    David died at Gallatin, Tennessee on 20 June 1864, while serving with the Union Army during the Civil War.

    David L. was a farmer and for a period of time in the 1830's served as clerk of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church in Gatlinburg. He became a member of the church at the March 1833 meeting "by experience."

    During the Civil War, David served with the Union under Captain William J. Trotter in the 9th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company H, commanded by Colonel Joseph Parsons. The company was organized at Sevierville and David L. enlisted, 1 October 1836, for three years. He was mustered in at Knoxville, 28 October 1863. His death which occurred at Gallatin, Tennessee was probably due to typhoid fever.

    An affidavit filed with his wifes pension claim states that they were married about the 1st of July 1833 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by William Trentham, Justice of Peace.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans",Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 6a, 54.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 209.
    "Mountain Ways", Gene Aiken, 1983, p 259.

    David married Jane "Jennie" Ogle Abt 1 Jul 1833, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon) was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Jane "Jennie" Ogle was born 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William "Black Bill" Ogle and Nancy Bohanon); died 3 Sep 1879; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    An affidavit filed with her pension claim states that she was married about the 1st of July 1833 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee by William Trentham, Justice of Peace. Jane is on the 1837 membership roll of the White Oak Flats Baptist Church.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 6a, 54.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 141.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 37, 209, 210.

    Children:
    1. Lydia Reagan was born Mar 1835, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Oct 1904, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Cartertown Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Reagan was born Sep 1837, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Oct 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Rachel Reagan was born Nov 1839, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1910, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Reagan was born Abt 1841, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1841, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 6. James O. Reagan was born Jan 1843, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Jun 1914, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mark Reagan was born 1845, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Nov 1849, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. John H. Reagan was born 1847, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. David L. "Dave" Reagan, Jr. was born 1 Jun 1850, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jan 1931, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Aaron Reagan was born 15 Jun 1852, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Oct 1936, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Nancy Jane Reagan was born 13 Aug 1855, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Apr 1928, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried Ogle's Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    11. Alfred Reagan was born 6 Nov 1857, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Jan 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Bales Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Mary Elizabeth Reagan was born 30 Mar 1863, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 May 1935, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Brickey Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

  6. 14.  Elijah Ogle was born 1824, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Isaac "Shucky" Ogle and Susannah Bohanon); died 22 Jan 1888; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Elijah Ogle lived on the first land entered by his father near Mill Creek.
    They were listed in the 1850 through 1880 Federal Census of Sevier County,
    Tennessee.

    Elijah Ogle inherited his farm and all his life was spent here. He served as
    the church clerk for many years and as a Justice of Peace for the 11th
    district. He is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air
    Motel now stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

    Elijah married Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner 13 Aug 1840, Haywood County, North Carolina. Elizabeth (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen) was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina; died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Elizabeth "Betsy" Conner was born Abt 1826, , Haywood, North Carolina (daughter of Samuel Conner and Nancy Swearingen); died 13 Dec 1891, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Elizabeth is believed to be buried in the family cemetery where Bon-Air Motel
    now stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 250.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 193, 218.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 140.

    Children:
    1. Clarinda Ogle was born 25 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1895; was buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel Ogle was born Sep 1843, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 May 1902, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 7. Hapic C. Ogle was born May 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Feb 1926; was buried Glades Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Matilda Ogle was born 8 Jan 1848, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1913; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Emanuel Ogle was born 8 Jun 1850, Tennessee; died 28 Oct 1851; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Mary Jane Ogle was born 1852, Tennessee.
    7. Elijah Columbus Ogle was born 24 Jun 1855, Tennessee; died 3 Dec 1903; was buried Sutton Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Nancy Elizabeth Ogle was born 1856, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1944; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Ogle was born 1861; died See Notes.
    10. Isaac Newton Ogle was born 2 Aug 1861, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1946; was buried Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
    11. David Bradford Ogle was born May 1863, Tennessee; died Oklahoma.
    12. James Ogle was born 21 Jan 1867, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1945; was buried Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.


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