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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dorothy Carolyn Rolen was born 9 Nov 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of George Ray Rolen and Verna Mae Williams).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Larry Fox computer printout, December 1995.

    Dorothy married Carroll Dwayne Baxter 2 Jun 1955, Edgefield, South Carolina. Carroll (son of Creed Baxter and Stella W.) was born 24 Dec 1934, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 22 Sep 2000, Baptist Hospital; was buried 26 Sep 2000, Williams Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Terri Diane Baxter was born 31 Oct 1955, Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. Timothy Carroll Baxter was born 8 Feb 1959, Akron, Ohio.
    3. Ricky Steve Baxter was born 20 Jan 1964, Medina, Ohio.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Ray Rolen was born 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of David Crockett Rolen and Amanda Melsini McMahan); died 22 Nov 1989; was buried Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Mail carrier.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 108.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 324.Larry Fox computer printout, December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 324, 325, 389.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", V XXI No 1, Spring 1996, p 9, 10.

    George married Verna Mae Williams 27 Aug 1920, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Verna (daughter of Carroll Henry "Dick" Williams and Sarah "Sallie" Henry) was born 7 Sep 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 2006, Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Apr 2006, Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Verna Mae Williams was born 7 Sep 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Carroll Henry "Dick" Williams and Sarah "Sallie" Henry); died 6 Apr 2006, Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Apr 2006, Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 108.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.
    Larry Fox computer printout, December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 324, 325, 389.
    "Smoky Mountain Historical Society Newsletter", V XXI No 1, Spring 1996, p 9,
    10.

    Children:
    1. Sarah Pauline Rolen was born 28 Feb 1923, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Imogene Rolen was born 4 Jun 1926, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 May 2012; was buried 26 May 2012, Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Bobby Farrell Rolen was born 23 Aug 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Dorothy Carolyn Rolen was born 9 Nov 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Crockett Rolen was born 19 Dec 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of George W. Rolen and Susan "Susie" Proffitt); died 24 Feb 1944; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Farmer.

    Larry Fox lists birth as 19 November 1872.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 63, 87, 155.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 324, 325, 326.
    Larry Fox computer printout, December 1995.

    David married Amanda Melsini McMahan 20 Apr 1900, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Amanda (daughter of Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan and Mary Ann Dickson) was born 11 Oct 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Oct 1966; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Amanda Melsini McMahan was born 11 Oct 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan and Mary Ann Dickson); died 3 Oct 1966; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 63, 87, 155.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 30.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 324, 325, 326.
    Larry Fox computer printout, December 1995.

    Children:
    1. 2. George Ray Rolen was born 20 Feb 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Nov 1989; was buried Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Alvin Levator Rolen was born 28 Aug 1902, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jul 1973; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Ollie Frances Rolen was born 21 Jul 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jun 1978; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. William Sanders "Bill" Rolen was born 27 Jul 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Oct 1934; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Susan Ann "Susie" Rolen was born 23 Dec 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Sep 1910; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Ben A. Rolen was born 17 Apr 1910, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jul 1910; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Samuel Dewey Rolen was born 12 Aug 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Dec 1999; was buried Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. David Allen "Add" Rolen was born 25 Sep 1913, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Aug 1991; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Lon Wilson Rolen was born 24 Nov 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Sep 1985; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Betty Leona Rolen was born 26 Jul 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Apr 1998; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Carroll Henry "Dick" Williams was born 17 Apr 1849, Tennessee (son of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin); died 13 Jan 1919; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 7, 30.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Carroll — Sarah "Sallie" Henry. Sarah (daughter of Russell Jones Henry and Susan "Susie" Ogle) was born 20 Aug 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1942; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah "Sallie" Henry was born 20 Aug 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Russell Jones Henry and Susan "Susie" Ogle); died 10 Jan 1942; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 7, 30.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Children:
    1. Walker William Williams was born 22 Jan 1881; died 5 Sep 1974; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Susan E. Williams was born 26 Aug 1882; died 15 May 1893; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Edna Kansada Williams was born 2 Mar 1884, Tennessee; died 20 Jan 1980; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Joseph Kyker Williams was born 6 Oct 1886, Tennessee; died 6 Dec 1969; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Williams was born 26 Feb 1889; died 26 Feb 1889; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Laura B. Williams was born 23 Dec 1890; died 1958.
    7. Arlie Williams was born 21 Oct 1893, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1974; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Ollie Louise Williams was born 13 Nov 1896; died 11 Jul 1974; was buried Tom Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Jay Williams was born 13 Feb 1899.
    10. 3. Verna Mae Williams was born 7 Sep 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 2006, Fort Sanders Sevier Nursing Home, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Apr 2006, Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George W. Rolen was born 12 Jan 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan); died 10 Feb 1919; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 63.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "A Genealogy of the Rolen Family of Sevier County, Tennessee," Wilma Rolen Stucker, 1980, p 1.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 325, 326.

    George married Susan "Susie" Proffitt 28 Feb 1858. Susan (daughter of Samuel Proffitt and Sarah B. Webb) was born 16 Aug 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Susan "Susie" Proffitt was born 16 Aug 1838, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Samuel Proffitt and Sarah B. Webb); died 22 Feb 1922, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQQ-R1

    Notes:

    Age 14 in 1850.
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    Reference
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 58, 63.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 325, 326.

    Children:
    1. Benajah A. Rolen was born 6 Jun 1858, Tennessee; died 27 Sep 1903; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy Jane Rolen was born 6 Nov 1861, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 1882; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Ann E. Rolen was born 12 Sep 1863, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1929, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 21 Oct 1929, Woodlawn Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. D. Hison Rolen was born 14 Jun 1866, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1926; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Queenie Agnes Rolen was born 24 Apr 1868, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Apr 1946, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 27 Apr 1946, Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Joab "Joe" Rolen was born 21 Apr 1870, Tennessee; died 10 Nov 1948; was buried , Georgia.
    7. 4. David Crockett Rolen was born 19 Dec 1872, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Feb 1944; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Samuel M. Rolen was born 8 Jan 1874, Tennessee; died Jan 1937; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Susan Cordia Rolen was born 2 Mar 1876, Tennessee; died 16 Sep 1959; was buried Alder Branch Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Miles Lavator Rolen was born 22 Jun 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Dec 1936; was buried Bachelor Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Rev. William H. "Bill" McMahan was born 19 Oct 1856, Tennessee (son of Sanders M. "San" McMahan and Linda "Amanda" Huff); died 3 Jul 1932.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 63, 106, 152, 155.

    William married Mary Ann Dickson 24 Dec 1876. Mary (daughter of William Henry Dickson and Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan) was born 21 Aug 1857, Tennessee; died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann Dickson was born 21 Aug 1857, Tennessee (daughter of William Henry Dickson and Mary Ann "Polly" McMahan); died 19 Apr 1934; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 143.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 63, 106, 152, 155.
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 75.

    Children:
    1. Sanders "Alvin" McMahan was born 25 Sep 1877, Tennessee.
    2. 5. Amanda Melsini McMahan was born 11 Oct 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Oct 1966; was buried David C. Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Ann L. E. McMahan was born 30 Jan 1880, Tennessee; died 11 Dec 1909; was buried Dockery Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy Jane McMahan was born 7 May 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1969, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Henry L. "Curtice" McMahan was born 10 Sep 1882, Tennessee; died 19 Jan 1938; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Sarah Rodelary McMahan was born 27 Feb 1884; died 1 Mar 1885; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William D. McMahan was born 11 Apr 1885; died 18 Oct 1885; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Robert Pleasant McMahan was born 25 Sep 1886; died 22 Aug 1894.
    9. Mary Maranda "Randy" McMahan was born 1 Feb 1888; died 19 Jul 1968.
    10. David Allen McMahan was born 8 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Aug 1963; was buried Bays Mountain Cemetery, Knox County, Tennessee.
    11. Lakey Elzora McMahan was born 17 Feb 1892, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1932; was buried Sanders McMahan Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Hettie McMahan was born 18 Feb 1893; died 18 Jul 1894.
    13. Joseph Wilson McMahan was born 29 May 1895, Tennessee.
    14. Dewey Otis McMahan was born 18 Jan 1899, Tennessee; died 16 Nov 1961; was buried Shiloh Cemetery, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    15. Carrel McMahan was born 12 Feb 1900, Tennessee; died 14 Jun 1900.
    16. Susie McMahan was born 7 Jul 1901, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Oct 1979; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  John "Johnnie" Williams was born 20 Feb 1813, Tennessee (son of John Williams and Mary Nancy "Polly" Henry); died Dec 1849; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    William Rolen Stucker lists given name as William.

    Johnie Williams was killed by a man named Stephens. He lived up near Chad Herrel's. He hit Johnnie on the head with an iron spikeat at a saw mill down near Curt Huff's. They brought him up to Bobby's old log cabin that afternoon where he died. Stephens went to North Carolina but was brought back to
    Sevierville, Tennessee where he was kept in a mule stable until he was tried and hung.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 29.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 3, 4, 6, 7.
    "A Genealogy of the Rolen Family of Sevier County, Tennessee," Wilma Rolen Stucker, 1980, p 3.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 11.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    John — Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin. Elizabeth (daughter of William Martin and Margaret Matilda Duggan) was born 11 Oct 1811, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1883. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin was born 11 Oct 1811, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Martin and Margaret Matilda Duggan); died 12 May 1883.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 29.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 3, 4, 6, 7.
    "A Genealogy of the Rolen Family of Sevier County, Tennessee," Wilma Rolen
    Stucker, 1980, p 3.
    John D. Radford Pedigree Charts, 1995, p 11.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Children:
    1. James Williams was born Abt 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1934.
    2. William M. Williams was born 15 Nov 1834, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Apr 1909; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Martha Ann "Sis" Williams was born 20 Jan 1837, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Jul 1921; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Nancy "Nan" Williams was born 31 Mar 1839, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 28 Feb 1908; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Mary "Polly" Williams was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Robert Williams was born 30 Sep 1844, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Mar 1934; was buried Huff Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Wilson Williams was born Abt 1847, Tennessee.
    8. 6. Carroll Henry "Dick" Williams was born 17 Apr 1849, Tennessee; died 13 Jan 1919; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Russell Jones Henry was born 7 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Robert Henry); died 11 Apr 1917; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Possessions: 6 Jun 1855, Warren County, Iowa; Warrant 51210
    • Military Service: 26 Sep 1863; Enlistment
    • Military Discharge: 11 Sep 1865
    • Census: 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Co. E 9th Tn. Cav. in Civil War.

    SMHS lists death as 11 Apr 1880. This instead is his first wife's death date.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174."In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 470.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 187, 389.

    Russell married Susan "Susie" Ogle Abt 1856, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon) was born 1 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Apr 1880; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Susan "Susie" Ogle was born 1 Jul 1836, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William Thomas Ogle and Sarah E. Bohanon); died 11 Apr 1880; was buried Henry Cemetery #1, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in the Henry graveyard, just three miles beyond New Salem Church.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 165.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 174.
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 470.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    Children:
    1. William M. "Bill" Henry was born 2 Feb 1857, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1896; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 7. Sarah "Sallie" Henry was born 20 Aug 1860, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1942; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Henry was born 30 Apr 1861, Tennessee; died 14 Sep 1917; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Elvira "Vira" Henry was born 25 Mar 1863, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1924; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. John Edward Henry was born 20 Aug 1865, Tennessee; died 24 Aug 1947; was buried Arch Shultz Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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