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Alma Shepherd

Female Abt 1915 - 1996  (~ 81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alma Shepherd was born Abt 1915 (daughter of William Albert Shepherd and Eunice Martha "Eunie" Henry); died 20 Jan 1996, Aurora, Colorado; was buried , Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Buried in the Lynnhurst Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "The Mountain Press", Alma (Shepherd) Parker obituary.

    Alma — Herman R. Parker. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Albert Shepherd was born 15 Jul 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of George Pleasant Shepherd and Phynethy Elenora "Ellen" Ownby); died 20 May 1964; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 86.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.
    "The Mountain Press", Alma (Shepherd) Parker obituary.

    William — Eunice Martha "Eunie" Henry. Eunice (daughter of William M. "Bill" Henry and Debbie Malinda Shultz) was born 15 Jul 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1963; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eunice Martha "Eunie" Henry was born 15 Jul 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William M. "Bill" Henry and Debbie Malinda Shultz); died 20 Feb 1963; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Mountain Press", Alma (Shepherd) Parker obituary.

    Children:
    1. Nola Shepherd died Bef 3 Jun 1992.
    2. 1. Alma Shepherd was born Abt 1915; died 20 Jan 1996, Aurora, Colorado; was buried , Tennessee.
    3. Lonas Raymond Shepherd was born 3 Jan 1920, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jun 1992; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Eva Shepherd
    5. Reba Shepherd


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  George Pleasant Shepherd was born 3 Feb 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James W. Shepherd and Rebekah Morris); died 7 Sep 1926; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 85.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 187, 338.

    George married Phynethy Elenora "Ellen" Ownby 28 Sep 1879, Sevier County, Tennessee. Phynethy (daughter of Marion Harrison Ownby and Sarah Proffitt) was born 7 Jan 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1893; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Phynethy Elenora "Ellen" Ownby was born 7 Jan 1863, Tennessee (daughter of Marion Harrison Ownby and Sarah Proffitt); died 26 Jul 1893; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 85.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.

    Children:
    1. Alexander Shepherd was born Dec 1880.
    2. 2. William Albert Shepherd was born 15 Jul 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 May 1964; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Etta Shepherd was born Apr 1884.
    4. Rebecca Shepherd was born Abt 1886; died See Notes.
    5. Marion Arthur Shepherd was born 14 May 1888, Tennessee; died 1 Oct 1931; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Shepherd was born Abt 1890; died See Notes.

  3. 6.  William M. "Bill" Henry was born 2 Feb 1857, Tennessee (son of Russell Jones Henry and Susan "Susie" Ogle); died 25 Nov 1896; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40, 42.

    William married Debbie Malinda Shultz 30 Oct 1884, Cocke County, Tennessee. Debbie (daughter of Preston Shultz and Martha A. Lindsey) was born 1867, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 1930; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Debbie Malinda Shultz was born 1867, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Preston Shultz and Martha A. Lindsey); died 1930; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40, 42.

    Children:
    1. Susie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Henry was born 30 Mar 1888; died 17 Apr 1959; was buried Williams Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    2. 3. Eunice Martha "Eunie" Henry was born 15 Jul 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Feb 1963; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Sallie Henry was born 17 Nov 1892, Tennessee; died 14 Nov 1935, Cocke County, Tennessee; was buried 16 Nov 1935, Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Samuel Jones Henry was born 25 Jun 1894, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1958; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. John Henry


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James W. Shepherd was born 15 Dec 1827, Hamilton County, Tennessee; died 8 Feb 1903, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Dockery Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Father's surname may have been Dean.

    Buried in Dockery Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 464.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.

    James married Rebekah Morris 18 Oct 1853, , Jefferson, Tennessee. Rebekah was born Abt 1833, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1911; was buried Dockery Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebekah Morris was born Abt 1833, Tennessee; died 29 Mar 1911; was buried Dockery Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Morristown was named after Rebekah's family.
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    Reference:
    "In the Shadow of the Smokies", Smoky Mountain Historical Society, 1993, p 464.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 338.

    Children:
    1. Elihue Lacy Shepherd was born 30 Jul 1854, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 May 1927; was buried Henry's Crossroads Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Cyntha Shepherd was born 1856, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 4. George Pleasant Shepherd was born 3 Feb 1859, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Sep 1926; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Matilda Shepherd was born 1861, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Nancy Eliza Shepherd was born 1867, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Shepherd was born 1869, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Marion Harrison OwnbyMarion Harrison Ownby was born 6 Dec 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Aaron Ownbey and Mary "Polly" Buckner); died 26 Feb 1917; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-L1

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 115, 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 85.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 141.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.

    Marion married Sarah Proffitt 17 Mar 1862, Sevier County, Tennessee. Sarah (daughter of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan) was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah ProffittSarah Proffitt was born 28 Oct 1845, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of James Jackson Proffitt and Celia McMahan); died 6 Jan 1934; was buried 7 Jan 1934, Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 1TQP-ZW

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 115, 122.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 64, 85.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 141.
    Proffitt GEDCOM, Joe Payne, 14 December 1995.
    "Proffitt Family History", Jeff Bridgett, p 9.
    Bob Parton Family Group Sheets, 11 January 1996, p 8.

    Children:
    1. 5. Phynethy Elenora "Ellen" Ownby was born 7 Jan 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Jul 1893; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Lydia Q. Ownby was born 16 Jul 1865, Tennessee; died 6 Sep 1936; was buried Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth "Betty" Ownby was born 25 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 30 Aug 1936; was buried P. A. Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Ownby was born 14 Mar 1871; died 14 Mar 1871.
    5. Martha Emaline Ownby was born 21 Jun 1872; died 20 Sep 1911, Bales, Pottawatamie County, Oklahoma; was buried Bethel Acres Cemetery, Union, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
    6. John Walker Ownby was born 27 Sep 1877, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Apr 1946; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Ashley Decator Ownby was born 25 Jan 1879; died 15 Oct 1907.
    8. Celia Ethel Ownby was born 19 Sep 1881; died 5 Aug 1893.
    9. Ezalee Ownby was born 5 Apr 1883; died 9 Feb 1906; was buried Aaron Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Birtha Ownby was born 16 Oct 1884.
    11. Aaron A. Ownby was born 13 Mar 1886, Tennessee; died 12 Feb 1960, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Jackson Ownby was born 24 May 1890, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1947; was buried Marion Ownby Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    13. Mindy Lenora Ownby was born 3 Nov 1892; died 4 Sep 1893.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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. 6. William M. "Bill" Henry was born 2 Feb 1857, Tennessee; died 25 Nov 1896; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 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.

  7. 14.  Preston Shultz was born 1 Apr 1839, Tennessee (son of John R. Shultz and Delilah Williams); died 2 Mar 1919; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40.

    Preston married Martha A. Lindsey 15 Apr 1857. Martha (daughter of Jesse Lindsey and Salina Ivey) was born 10 Apr 1833, Tennessee; died 10 Mar 1919; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Martha A. Lindsey was born 10 Apr 1833, Tennessee (daughter of Jesse Lindsey and Salina Ivey); died 10 Mar 1919; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 40.

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Shultz was born Jan 1858, Tennessee; died 1931; was buried Beech Grove Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Delilah Ellen Shultz was born 22 Jun 1860, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 16 Mar 1927; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Josephine Shultz was born 31 Oct 1861, Tennessee; died 26 Nov 1935; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Sarah Jane Shultz was born 1865, Tennessee; died 1939; was buried Holders Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Debbie Malinda Shultz was born 1867, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 1930; was buried Howard View Baptist Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Rhoda Anna Shultz was born 11 Dec 1869, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1936; was buried Samuel Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Hannah Shultz was born Dec 1872, Tennessee.
    8. Rachel Caroline Shultz was born 29 Aug 1873, Tennessee; died 4 Aug 1934; was buried Waters Cemetery, Cocke County, Tennessee.


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