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Bessie Mae Rolen

Female 1939 - 2009  (69 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bessie Mae Rolen was born 20 Sep 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Willie Larue Rolen and Doshia O. Hurst); died 10 May 2009; was buried 13 May 2009, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    jrolen@charter.net, 20 December 1999.

    Bessie married James Nicholas "Jimmy" Oakley 19 Jun 1963, Hamblen County, Tennessee. James (son of Nicholas W. Oakley and Eva Watson) was born 21 Sep 1938, Tennessee; died 25 Dec 2012; was buried 29 Dec 2012, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Michael James Oakley

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Willie Larue Rolen was born 21 Apr 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Rolen and Lillie Viola Hurst); died 31 Aug 1999; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 256.
    jrolen@charter.net, 20 December 1999.

    Willie — Doshia O. Hurst. Doshia (daughter of William Tate Hurst and Bertie Breeden) was born 17 Oct 1917; died 1 May 1970; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Doshia O. Hurst was born 17 Oct 1917 (daughter of William Tate Hurst and Bertie Breeden); died 1 May 1970; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 256.

    Children:
    1. Betty Sue Rolen
    2. 1. Bessie Mae Rolen was born 20 Sep 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 May 2009; was buried 13 May 2009, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. James Elton Rolen


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Rolen was born 6 Feb 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Wilson Rolen and Mary "Polly" Williams); died 15 Feb 1947; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 389.

    James married Lillie Viola Hurst 6 Sep 1905. Lillie (daughter of Darmon Hurst and Emaline Hurst) was born 2 Sep 1885, Tennessee; died 5 Dec 1969; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lillie Viola Hurst was born 2 Sep 1885, Tennessee (daughter of Darmon Hurst and Emaline Hurst); died 5 Dec 1969; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.

    Children:
    1. Ora Jason Rolen was born 25 Jan 1907, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1988; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Stanley Adon Rolen was born 3 Feb 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 Jul 1989; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Willie Larue Rolen was born 21 Apr 1911, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 31 Aug 1999; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Luther Rolen was born 2 Mar 1913; died 11 Nov 1973; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Elton "Red" Rolen was born 18 Dec 1915, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Nov 1993; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Jessie Rolen was born 24 May 1918, Tennessee; died 4 Mar 1979; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Lillie Mae Rolen was born 3 Sep 1920; died 23 Feb 2001; was buried 27 Feb 2001, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Jimmy Ray Rolen was born 2 Nov 1922; died 13 Jun 2001; was buried 15 Jun 2001, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Roy Rolen was born 13 Dec 1924; died 13 Dec 1924; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Coy Rolen was born 11 Feb 1926; died 11 Feb 1926; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Troy Rolen was born 11 Mar 1928, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 2 Dec 2010; was buried 6 Dec 2010, James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  William Tate Hurst was born Tennessee.

    William — Bertie Breeden. Bertie (daughter of Calvin Breeden and Rebecca "Becky Jane" Hurst) was born 6 Jul 1901, Tennessee; died 20 May 1972; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Bertie Breeden was born 6 Jul 1901, Tennessee (daughter of Calvin Breeden and Rebecca "Becky Jane" Hurst); died 20 May 1972; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 3. Doshia O. Hurst was born 17 Oct 1917; died 1 May 1970; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Roy "Buck" Hurst was born 10 Apr 1925, South Carolina; died 15 Apr 1979; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Zelma Hurst was born 15 Aug 1921, South Carolina; died 13 Mar 1986; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Mattie Lavern Hurst was born 3 Jun 1923, Lockhart, South Carolina; died 26 Jun 1993; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Lora Faye Hurst was born 29 Nov 1926, Tennessee; died 15 Oct 1931; was buried Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Wilson Rolen was born 13 Apr 1839, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of Joab Rolen and Anna McMahan); died 27 Feb 1904; was buried Proffitt Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    1850 Census lists Wilson as William.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    T. D. W McMahan records, Johnny Scott Large, p 64.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Wilson — Mary "Polly" Williams. Mary (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin) was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary "Polly" WilliamsMary "Polly" Williams was born 8 Jun 1842, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of John "Johnnie" Williams and Elizabeth "Betsey" Martin); died 27 Jul 1921; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Rosa Lee Downey lists surname as Wilson.
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    Reference:
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 152.
    "Smoky Mountain Family Album," Gladys Trentham Russell, 1984, p 170.
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 4.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 325, 389.

    Children:
    1. Archibald R. Rolen was born 15 Mar 1860, Tennessee; died 11 Oct 1931; was buried Williams Cemetery (New Salem), Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Samuel R. Rolen was born 27 Feb 1863, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1883.
    3. Nancy E. Rolen was born 20 Feb 1865; died 4 Mar 1866.
    4. Anna Rolen was born 20 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Jan 1950; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Martha Rolen was born 18 Nov 1868, Tennessee; died 20 Sep 1954; was buried Friendsville Baptist Church Cemetery.
    6. Harrison C. Rolen was born 26 Jun 1873, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Feb 1952, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Feb 1952, Frye Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. William Rolen was born 30 Dec 1875, Tennessee; died Bef 1911.
    8. John Rolen was born 23 Aug 1878, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Oct 1958; was buried Breeden-Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 4. James Rolen was born 6 Feb 1882, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 Feb 1947; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Darmon Hurst was born 13 May 1858, Tennessee (son of David Hurst and Ellender Smith); died 16 Jan 1940; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.

    Darmon married Emaline Hurst 13 Feb 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee. Emaline (daughter of William R. Hurst and Elizabeth Romines) was born 15 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Jan 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Emaline Hurst was born 15 Jun 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William R. Hurst and Elizabeth Romines); died 27 Jan 1937, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Joab and Anna (McMahan) Rolen Family", Bonita McMahan Rough, March 1995, p 41.

    Children:
    1. 5. Lillie Viola Hurst was born 2 Sep 1885, Tennessee; died 5 Dec 1969; was buried James Rolen Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Loma Hurst
    3. William Hurst was born 20 Oct 1890, Tennessee; died 26 Oct 1964; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Annie Bell Hurst was born 26 Jun 1893, Tennessee; died 18 May 1964; was buried Williams Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Walter Hurst was born 1 Sep 1895, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 6 Feb 1966; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. Charlie A. Hurst was born 8 Nov 1900; died 28 Feb 1964; was buried Thomas (Mize) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Clifford Hurst was born 2 Feb 1907; died 14 Nov 1986; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Lonnie Hurst
    9. Hurst
    10. Hurst

  5. 14.  Calvin Breeden was born 3 Jan 1869, Tennessee (son of Elijah Breeden and Christene Breeden); died 22 Mar 1920; was buried Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Calvin — Rebecca "Becky Jane" Hurst. Rebecca (daughter of William R. Hurst and Elizabeth Romines) was born 14 Jan 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 27 Nov 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Nov 1943, Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Rebecca "Becky Jane" Hurst was born 14 Jan 1874, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of William R. Hurst and Elizabeth Romines); died 27 Nov 1943, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Nov 1943, Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 1, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. Blanche May Breeden was born 22 Jan 1892, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 23 Sep 1929, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Sep 1929, Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Asbury Breeden was born 26 Apr 1898, Tennessee; died 18 May 1970; was buried Breeden Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 7. Bertie Breeden was born 6 Jul 1901, Tennessee; died 20 May 1972; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Erma Lee Breeden was born 16 Feb 1905, Tennessee; died 26 Aug 1978; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Roy Breeden was born 6 Feb 1908, Tennessee; died 18 Dec 1979; was buried Bethany Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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