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Male 1929 - 2013  (84 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Roy "Buck" Messer was born 6 May 1929, Tennessee (son of Pvt. James Andrew "Andy" Messer and Minnie Frances Williams); died 1 Jun 2013; was buried 6 Jun 2013, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Linda E. (Broyles) Tyson, Goldielove2000@aol.com, 27 February 2001.

    Roy married Billie Adeline Broyles 1954. Billie (daughter of William Shields and Willie Myrtle Broyles) was born 18 Mar 1932, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 15 May 1996; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Roy Charles Messer
    2. Debora Jean Messer
    3. Robert Caleb Messer
    4. Mary Alice Messer

    Roy married Ruby M. Black 17 Jan 2006, Knox County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Pvt. James Andrew "Andy" Messer was born 26 Mar 1899, Tennessee (son of James T. Messer and Sarah Manis); died 10 Sep 1943, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 68.

    James — Minnie Frances Williams. Minnie (daughter of James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams and Flora Belle Cory) was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Minnie Frances Williams was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee (daughter of James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams and Flora Belle Cory); died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1940, District 13, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Townsend Heritage", Kathy Townsend, 1984, p 68.
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Cora Lee Messer was born 28 Aug 1920, Tennessee; died 26 Apr 1986; was buried Holly Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    2. James Walter Messer was born Abt 1923, Georgia; died 15 Dec 1989, Knox County, Tennessee.
    3. Nellie Mae Messer was born 23 Oct 1926, Georgia; died 3 Aug 2013; was buried 6 Aug 2013, Asbury Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.
    4. 1. Roy "Buck" Messer was born 6 May 1929, Tennessee; died 1 Jun 2013; was buried 6 Jun 2013, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Luther Messer was born Abt 1931, Tennessee; died Bef 3 Aug 2013.
    6. Vida Ruth Messer was born Abt 1933, Tennessee.
    7. Dorothy Jo Messer was born Abt 1935, Tennessee; died Bef 3 Aug 2013.
    8. Grace Irene Messer was born 23 Oct 1937, Tennessee; died 27 Mar 2013; was buried 1 Apr 2013, Sherwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    9. Gladys Marie Messer was born Abt 1940, Tennessee.
    10. Betty Jean Messer
    11. Robert Messer died Bef 3 Aug 2013.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James T. Messer was born Oct 1872, Tennessee (son of George Messer and Eliza).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee
    • Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    James — Sarah Manis. Sarah (daughter of James R. "Jim" Manis and Eliza Sutton) was born 3 Jun 1862, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Feb 1939, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah ManisSarah Manis was born 3 Jun 1862, Tennessee (daughter of James R. "Jim" Manis and Eliza Sutton); died 22 Feb 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Feb 1939, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, District 17, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.

    Children:
    1. Miley Meser was born Jan 1894, Tennessee.
    2. William A. Messer was born Jun 1896, Tennessee.
    3. 2. Pvt. James Andrew "Andy" Messer was born 26 Mar 1899, Tennessee; died 10 Sep 1943, Washington County, Tennessee; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Messer

  3. 6.  James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee (son of James Robert Williams and Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris); died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Also known as Little Jimmy Spriggens.

    Owned property in Evan's Chapel, Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 26 February 1999.

    James married Flora Belle Cory 3 May 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee. Flora (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin) was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee (daughter of James G. Cory and Lucinda Ella Franklin); died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Arlie Ray Williams
    2. Susie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Williams was born 2 Sep 1900, Tennessee; died 2 Jun 1988; was buried Prospect Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. Dona Williams was born 15 Jul 1907; died 14 Jan 1995; was buried Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Hazel Williams was born 1917, Tennessee; died 18 May 1998, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Robert Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    6. Velma Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    7. 3. Minnie Frances Williams was born 19 Oct 1902, Tennessee; died 27 Dec 1980; was buried Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Sarah Lenora "Nora" Williams was born 25 Oct 1909, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Sep 2001, Sevier County Health Care Center, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 28 Sep 2001, Thomas Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. Creed L. Williams was born 6 Aug 1911; died 11 Oct 1935; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. Arthur Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. Billy Williams died INFANT; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    12. Ollie Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.
    13. Virgie Melinda Williams was born 30 Mar 1924; died 7 Dec 2005; was buried 10 Dec 2005, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    14. Williams died Bef 7 Dec 2005.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Messer was born 1841, Tennessee (son of Thomas Messer and Mary Price).

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee

    George — Eliza. Eliza was born Abt 1832, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Eliza was born Abt 1832, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Children:
    1. John M. Messer was born Abt 1864, Tennessee.
    2. Sarah Messer was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    3. 4. James T. Messer was born Oct 1872, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  James R. "Jim" Manis was born Abt 1825, North Carolina; died 8 Apr 1911; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: James M. Manis
    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Civil War Veteran.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.
    Kindrick Ownby, kownby@humboldt1.com, 9 September 1996.

    Information from the Registrar of Deeds in Sevier County, TN, when James sold 200 acres of land that he bought in 1840, dated June 28th, 1888 in Pigeon Forge, TN.

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    Reference:
    Carol Jane Sankus, csankus@bellsouth.net, 13 August 2001.

    James — Eliza Sutton. Eliza was born Abt 1830, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Eliza Sutton was born Abt 1830, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Donald Reagan lists given name as Louisa.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 25.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, 323.

    Children:
    1. Nancy Jane Manis was born 17 Apr 1842, Tennessee; died 6 Aug 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 8 Aug 1918, Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. John Manes was born 3 Sep 1846, Tennessee; died 7 Nov 1903; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. Thomas D. "Tommy" Manis was born 22 Apr 1850, Tennessee; died 23 Jul 1918, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jul 1918, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. Dialtha Manis was born Abt 1853, Tennessee.
    5. Rebecca Manis was born Abt 1858, Tennessee.
    6. William G."Bill" Manis was born 24 Mar 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1923, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 25 Jun 1923, Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 5. Sarah Manis was born 3 Jun 1862, Tennessee; died 22 Feb 1939, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 24 Feb 1939, Valentine-Manis Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. Martha Elizabeth "Eliza" Manis was born 18 Oct 1867, Tennessee; died 23 Jan 1920; was buried Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  James Robert Williams was born Abt 1841, Sevier County, Tennessee (son of James Williams and Cynthia).

    Notes:

    Fought in Civil War and left before term was up.
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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James married Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris 8 Mar 1866, Sevier County, Tennessee. Susan (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell) was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Susan Elizabeth "Suzy" Norris was born Abt 1847, Cocke County, Tennessee (daughter of Hugh Norris and Hannah Hartsell).

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Rosealyn Jane Williams was born 30 Nov 1865, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1944, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1 Feb 1944, Richardson Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. Mary Ann Williams was born Abt 1867, Tennessee.
    3. Sary E. Williams was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    4. 6. James Hugh "Little Jimmy" Williams was born 2 Aug 1873, Cocke County, Tennessee; died 2 Nov 1958; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. Leah E. Williams was born Abt 1878, Tennessee.
    6. Martha Florence "Florrie" Williams was born 28 May 1880, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 26 Jun 1959; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. Walter Williams was born 27 Mar 1887, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 12 May 1945, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried Sims Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  James G. Cory was born Abt 1847, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Sevier County Heritage lists surname as Gregory.
    Fought in Civil War.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 28 February 1999.

    James — Lucinda Ella Franklin. Lucinda (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King) was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Lucinda Ella Franklin was born 9 Jul 1848, Sevier County, Tennessee (daughter of Henry Franklin and Lavina Ann King); died 18 Aug 1937; was buried Adriel Baptist Church Cemetery, Bean Station, Grainger County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 3", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 237.
    Dee Lansford GEDCOM, 24 September 1995.
    "Sevier County, Tennessee and Its Heritage", 1994, p 204.

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    Reference:
    Hugh Williams, Bluruster@aol.com, 27 February 1999.

    Children:
    1. Allis E. Cory was born Abt 1870, Tennessee.
    2. W. O. Cory was born Abt 1873, Tennessee.
    3. A. M. Cory was born Abt 1875, Tennessee.
    4. A. G. Cory was born Abt 1877, Tennessee.
    5. 7. Flora Belle Cory was born 11 Oct 1883, Tennessee; died 5 Sep 1962; was buried Evans Chapel (Locust Ridge) Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.


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