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John Fouracres

Male Abt 1714 - Abt 1756  (~ 42 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Fouracres was born Abt 1714, , Delaware; died Abt 1756, St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

    The name Foreacres/Fouracres is probably of Swedish or Dutch origin. This family originally settled in the State of Delaware.

    John Foreacres' place of birth is not confirmed but he lived in Delaware until his marriage.

    In May/June 1740, he bought 100 acres of land known as "Tolis Lott" from Darby Ryon in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. From this deed, he was a planter by occupation.

    A record shows that John Foreacres was serving as a private in the colonial militia which was commanded by Captin James Brown of Queen Anne's County, Maryland on Thursday, 22 February 1748/1749.

    John Foreacres wrote his last Will and Testament on 13 Friday 1756 disposing of his personal and real estate to his wife and children. This last Will and
    Testament was proven in open court for Queen Anne's County, Maryland on Thursday, 24 March 1757 by two of the subscribing witnesses, namely, James Lane and John Burk.
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    Reference:
    "Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 1.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397

    John married Sarah Eleanor Halts 13 Jul 1735, , Queen Anne, Maryland. Sarah was born Abt 1715/1720, , Queen Anne, Maryland; was buried St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Foreacres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1736, , Queen Anne, Maryland.
    2. 3. Mary Ann Fouracres  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1738, St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne, Maryland; died Abt 1796, , Caswell, North Carolina.
    3. 4. John Foreacres, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1740, , Queen Anne, Maryland; was christened 11 May 1740, , Queen Anne, Maryland.
    4. 5. Foreacres  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1742, , Queen Anne, Maryland.
    5. 6. Isaac Foreacres  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1744, , Queen Anne, Maryland.
    6. 7. Foreacres  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1746, , Queen Anne, Maryland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Foreacres Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 10 Jun 1736, , Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397

    Elizabeth married John Newman 16 Sep 1756. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Fouracres Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1738, St. Lukes Parish, Queen Anne, Maryland; died Abt 1796, , Caswell, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Family tradition handed down for generations tells the story of Mary Ann Foreacres' near escape with a panther when she was a 12 year old girl. The story reads as follows:

    "When Mary Foreacres was about twelve years old, the lady with whom she lived sent her to the nearest neighbor's, a distance of about three miles. The road led through heavy timber and across a creek. As Mary was returning home, she heard the cry of a panther in the direction from which she was coming and seemingly on the road she had just passed over. Recognizing the sharp, shrill scream to be that of the beast she so much feared, she ran as fast as she could. The oft repeated cry, louder, showed that the panther was gaining on her. Seeing that it would be impossible for her to reach home before being overtaken by the animal, when she came to the creek she waded into the water and down the stream some distance to a tree which was near or in the edge of the water. She climbed the tree and sat in the thickest part of the boughs.

    Soon she saw the panther come down the road to the creek and cross over. Failing to find her trail on the other side of the creek, he searched in all directions, at the time uttering those fearful, piercing cries. Mary was so situated that she could see his every move. The wind was blowing down the stream and he failed to get the scent. Finally he gave up the search and wandered slowly up the valley, and when his cries were heard of safe distance, Mary climbed down the tree and went home."

    Mary Ann Foreacres Trigg-Hatsfield was listed as head of the household in the 1786 State Census of Caswell County, North Carolina. There were three sons and one daughter still at home. What had happened to Thomas Hatsfield is not known.

    January 1796 in Caswell District of Caswell County, North Carolina, William Trigg acted as the administrator of his mother's estate.

    The location of Mary Ann Foreacres' birth and marriage is not confirmed.
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    Reference:
    "Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 1.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 395, 396, 397, 398.

    Mary married Clemant Trigg Abt 1757, , Queen Anne, Maryland. Clemant (son of Clement Trigg and Sarah Bullett) was born Abt 1735, , Prince George, Maryland; died Abt 1779, , Caswell, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Margaret Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1758, , Prince George, Maryland.
    2. 9. Elizabeth Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760, Prince George County, Maryland; died Abt 1825/1830, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 10. Jemima Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1762, , Prince George, Maryland.
    4. 11. William Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1763, , Prince George, Maryland; was christened 3 Jul 1763, , Prince George, Maryland; died 12 Jan 1840.
    5. 12. Drucilla Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1765, , Prince George, Maryland.
    6. 13. Joshua Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Apr 1768, St. Johns Parish, Prince George, Maryland.
    7. 14. Rhoda Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1770, , Prince George, Maryland.
    8. 15. Simeon Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1773, St. Johns Parish, Prince George, Maryland.
    9. 16. Sarah Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1775, , Prince George, Maryland.
    10. 17. Samuel Trigg  Descendancy chart to this point

    Mary married Thomas Hatsfield 10 Mar 1782, , Pittsylvania, Virginia. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  John Foreacres, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1740, , Queen Anne, Maryland; was christened 11 May 1740, , Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

    Cristened at St. Lukes Parish.
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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397
    IGI

    John married Jane Burk 27 Jan 1757, , Queen Anne, Maryland. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Foreacres Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1742, , Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397


  5. 6.  Isaac Foreacres Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Mar 1744, , Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397


  6. 7.  Foreacres Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Abt 1746, , Queen Anne, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 397



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Margaret Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1758, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Margaret married John Baldwin Abt 1775/1776. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 1760, Prince George County, Maryland; died Abt 1825/1830, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 1-3.
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Elizabeth married Timothy Reagan Abt 1775, Prince George County, Maryland. Timothy (son of Timothy Ragan and Rachael Nelson) was born 1750, Anne Arundel County, Maryland; died Abt 1825/1830; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Richard Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1776/1777, Prince George County, Maryland; died 1829, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1829, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 19. Robert Nelson Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1779, , Pittsylvania, Virginia.
    3. 20. Rachel Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1781, , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Bef 6 Nov 1826, Bibb County, Alabama; was buried Bibb County, Alabama.
    4. 21. Reason Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1783, , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Abt 1814, , Madison, Illinois.
    5. 22. Elizabeth Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Nov 1785, , Caswell, North Carolina; died 1838/1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 23. Sarah Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Oct 1787, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 6 Jun 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pittman Center, Tennessee.
    7. 24. Nancy Jane Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1789, , Caswell, North Carolina; died 4 Mar 1844, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    8. 25. Celia Drusilla Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1792, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 29 Aug 1869, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    9. 26. Catherine "Caty" Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1794, , Caswell, North Carolina; died Abt 1844, , Greene, Illinois; was buried , Greene, Illinois.
    10. 27. Rhoda Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1796, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1855, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    11. 28. Jeremiah "Jerry" Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1798, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1880, Bartow County, Georgia.
    12. 29. Timothy Reagan, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1800, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1883, Bollinger County, Missouri; was buried Ironton, Iron County, Missouri.
    13. 30. Joshua Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1804, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1874, MaCoupin County, Illinois; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Cold Springs Township, Phelps County, Missouri.

  3. 10.  Jemima Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1762, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Jemima — Wesley Cook. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  William Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 6 May 1763, , Prince George, Maryland; was christened 3 Jul 1763, , Prince George, Maryland; died 12 Jan 1840.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    William — Nancy Lay. [Group Sheet]


  5. 12.  Drucilla Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1765, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Drucilla — Edward Baldwin. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Joshua Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 10 Apr 1768, St. Johns Parish, Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Joshua — Priscilla Hardister. [Group Sheet]


  7. 14.  Rhoda Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1770, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.


  8. 15.  Simeon Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 5 Mar 1773, St. Johns Parish, Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Simeon — Sarah. [Group Sheet]


  9. 16.  Sarah Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1775, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "The book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 396.

    Sarah — Edward Baldwin. [Group Sheet]


  10. 17.  Samuel Trigg Descendancy chart to this point (3.Mary2, 1.John1)

    Notes:

    May be incorrect.
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    Reference:
    "Joshua Reagan", Lula F. Shelton, 1982, p 1.



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Richard ReaganRichard Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 1776/1777, Prince George County, Maryland; died 1829, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 1829, White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: BQLJ-VD

    Notes:

    The eldest son of Timothy and Elizabeth Reagan, Richard was born in Maryland or Virginia. He moved with his parents to Virginia, North Carolina, and then to Sevier County, Tennessee. Here he married circa 1796, Julia Ann Shults. Richard Reagan was one of the early settlers in the Emert's Cove, moving either with or very soon after Frederick Emert settled there circa 1800. They moved from there to White Oak Flats (now Gatlinburg) circa 1806.

    It has been often stated that Richard's son, Daniel Wesley Reagan, was the first white child born in White Oak Flats but this seems to be an error. A granddaughter said that Daniel Wesley was about four years old when the family moved to the Mill Creek site in White Oak Flats. The land records indicate this to be correct. Daniel Wesley was born in 1802 in Emert's Cove area and this makes the date of the family settling in White Oaks about 1806.

    Most of Richard's adult life was spent in Sevier County, Tennessee and since the early records of the county have been lost only a few official records for him have been found. There are four land grant records in the Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee. The first of these four land grants, dated 1808 reads:

    "...being in the county of Sevier and District South of French Broad and Holston on the East fork of Little Pigeon.... corner to Frederick Emmett....running with meanders of said river.... Then with the land of John Roberts on said river bank."

    Richard paid 12 1/2 cents per acre for this land and although by the date of this grant it is known he had moved to the Mill Creek site in White Oaks, he retained this land and made the final payment in 1819.

    The second grant in 1813 is for ten acres, part of an entry that had been assigned to Robert Wear. This was "in the county of Sevier in the White Oak Flats." This land ran up the river, crossed the same, and joined other lands of Richard Reagan, which indicates earlier land entries that have been lost.

    The third land grant in 1813 was for fifty acres "...in the county aforesaid in the White Oak Flats on Stoney Creek..." From courses and directions in this grant, Stoney Creek must have been the name used for Mill Creek in the earlier days. It is now called LeConte Creek. The first is a very appropriate name.

    The fourth land grant in 1828 reads: "...containing twenty-five acres, lying in the County aforesaid, on Mill Creek in the White Oak Flats." This land joined the land of Isaac Ogle, and Daniel W. Reagan as well as Richard's own lands.

    In 1837 Daniel Wesley Reagan, Richard's son, had a grant surveyed for the purpose of joining the lands surveyed in Richard Reagan's name. It is apparent from this record that several of Richard's early records are missing. This grant for 100 acres included a narrow strip of land on both sides of the river from Mill Creek to Baskins Creek. (The grant is in a very legible handwriting and it is spelled BASKINS) At a line running along the upper side of the cemetery from Baskins Creek to "the lane" (Reagan Drive now) his land joined Thomas J. Ogle. From the lane to a point near Mill Creek, he joined lands of William and Isaac Ogle. Their land included what was once called the Airport Field.

    Here on this farm in the heart of Gatlinburg, Richard's grandson, John H. Reagan, of Texas fame, was born in 1818. In the letter to his children written in 1865 while he was imprisoned after the Civil War, he said that his grandfather, Richard Reagan was of "....medium stature and good appearance, a very religious man, and member of the Methodist Episcopal church from his youth until his death...." He also said that Richard "owned the neighborhood mill and blacksmith shop; was justice of the peace for his precinct...." Richard was the class leader of the Methodist Society which met in his home before there was a meeting house built. He also kept the post office for the community. His grandson might have been writing his epithet when he said of Richard, "He was an upright good man....a contented and happy man, whose faith was in God and whose hope was in Heaven.."

    Family records say that Richard died of a fractured skull in 1829. A family story handed down through the generations tells that "Richard Reagan died when as he was taking his horses from pasture to the barn, a limb flew off a beech tree and struck him in the head." Another family story tells the same thing at the same time - "A few days before the accident, a bird flew into the porch where he was sitting, smoking his pipe, and lit on his head. He sprang from his chair, declaring it was his 'death sign' and was greatly disturbed. Whether or not it was a warning, he thought it was. The accident happened and he died a few days after that."

    Most sources say that Richard and Julia Ann Reagan had three sons and four daughters - it is possible there were others. One is thought to have been a son, Aaron Reagan, and a daughter named Barbara who died as a young girl. The other two daughters are unknown.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 5-6.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 6, 51.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 31-44.

    Richard married Julia Ann Shults 1796, Sevier County, Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Johan Martin "Martin" Shults and Juliana Stentz) was born 1775, Tryon County, North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1845, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Timothy Richard Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1797, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1847, Fulton County, Arkansas.
    2. 32. Mary Ann Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1798, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 Mar 1878, , Phelps, Missouri; was buried , Phelps, Missouri.
    3. 33. Elizabeth Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1800, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 24 Aug 1831, , Floyd, Indiana.
    4. 34. Daniel Wesley Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1802, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 25 Jan 1892, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 35. Jane Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1804, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1870/1879, Lawrence County, Arkansas.
    6. 36. Aaron Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1806, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1830, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 37. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1808, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 38. Nancy Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1810, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Abt 1854, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 39. David L. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1812, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Jun 1864, Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee.
    10. 40. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1814, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. 41. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1816, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

  2. 19.  Robert Nelson Ragan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1779, , Pittsylvania, Virginia.

    Notes:

    Family traditions say that Robert Nelson Ragan migrated from Sevier County,
    Tennessee to "the fever and ague country, north of the Ohio River" before 1810.
    John H. Reagan, of Civil War fame, said, "...I seperated from my family before
    I was grown and went to Texas, consequently know but little of other branches
    of the faimly; but I remember when I was a boy hearing our family speak of two
    of the sons of great grandfather moving to what was then called the fever and
    ague country, north of the Ohio River. I am now 69 years old, and they went
    there before I was old enough to remember them, possibly before I was born..."
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 241.

    Robert — Louisa Emert. Louisa (daughter of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 11 Feb 1789/1790, , Greene, North Carolina; died Bef 1843. [Group Sheet]


  3. 20.  Rachel Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1781, , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Bef 6 Nov 1826, Bibb County, Alabama; was buried Bibb County, Alabama.

    Notes:

    Rachel Reatan came with her parents as a young girl to Sevier County, Tennessee
    in late 1795.

    Rachel is believed to be buried in the Smith-Mahan Cemetery on Mahan's Creek.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a."The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 242.

    Rachel married Edward "Ned" Mahan Abt 1798, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Edward (son of John Mahan and Mary Scott) was born Abt 1772, Frederick County, Virginia; died Aug 1855, Bibb County, Alabama; was buried Mahan-Smith Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1800, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 43. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1802, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 44. Nancy Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1804, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 45. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1806, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 46. Anthony Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1808, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 47. John S. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1810, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 48. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1812, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 49. Elizabeth Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1814, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 50. Jesse W. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1816, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 51. James Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1817, Bibb County, Alabama.
    11. 52. Catherine Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1818, Bibb County, Alabama.
    12. 53. Archibald Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1819, Bibb County, Alabama.
    13. 54. William C. Mahan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1821, Bibb County, Alabama.
    14. 55. Edward Mahan, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1823, Bibb County, Alabama.

  4. 21.  Reason Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1783, , Pittsylvania, Virginia; died Abt 1814, , Madison, Illinois.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 412.

    Reason — Rachel Thomas. Rachel (daughter of Evan Thomas and Elizabeth Hubbard) was born Abt 1786, , Pendleton, South Carolina; died 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; was buried , Madison, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 56. Elizabeth Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Dec 1808, , Livingston, Kentucky; died 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; was buried , Madison, Illinois.
    2. 57. Timothy Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1811, , Madison, Illinois; died 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; was buried , Madison, Illinois.
    3. 58. Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; died 10 Jul 1814, , Madison, Illinois; was buried , Madison, Illinois.

  5. 22.  Elizabeth Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 4 Nov 1785, , Caswell, North Carolina; died 1838/1840, , Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MC7T-RJ

    Notes:

    Believied to be a daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth Reagan, Elizabeth was
    probably born in Caswell County, North Carolina, moving with her parents to
    Sevier County, Tennessee in late 1790's. Elizabeth was a sister to Sarah and
    Dursilla Reagan as indicated by Emert family records and traditions. Also in
    Donald B. Reagan's possession, a Reagan family record lists Elizabeth as a
    sister of Richard Reagan.

    It is believed that Elizabeth and Phillip lived in the Middle Creek area.
    Elizabeth Reagan is listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County,
    Tennessee. The latest land entry for Elizabeth was enter in 1835. Also she is
    still living in 1837 according to 1837 Sevier County, Tennessee Tax List.

    Elizabeth Reagan died in the Middle Creek area of Sevier County.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 66.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 253-255.

    Elizabeth married Phillip Emert 6 Jun 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee. Phillip (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 17 Oct 1786, Virginia; died 23 Jul 1821; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Barbara Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1809, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 60. Frederick Sanders Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1810, Sevier County, Tennessee; died May 1869, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Red Bank Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 61. Catherine Ragan Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Feb 1812, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 20 Oct 1883, Benton County, Oregon; was buried Gingles Cemetery, Benton County, Oregon.
    4. 62. Daniel W. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1814, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1881, , Polk, Oregon; was buried , Polk, Oregon.
    5. 63. Rhoda Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1816, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1848, Ray County, Missouri.
    6. 64. Nancy Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Nov 1859, , Franklin, Missouri.
    7. 65. Sarah Trigg Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1819, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Dec 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  6. 23.  Sarah Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 16 Oct 1787, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 6 Jun 1855, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pittman Center, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MC8K-0K

    Notes:

    Sarah Ragan came with her parents to Sevier County, Tennessee in late 1795. She spent her early life before marriage near Shield's Fort on the Middle Creek farm of her father.

    Sarah later lived with her husband Daniel Emmert in Emert's Cove which was opened up and first settled by Frederick Emmert, his father. They are listed in the 1830 through 1850 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 65.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 270-272.

    Sarah married Daniel George Emert 1816, Sevier County, Tennessee. Daniel (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 13 Jun 1793, Greene County, North Carolina; died 28 Aug 1851; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 66. Elizabeth Trigg "Betsy" Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1817, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Dec 1882, , Madison, Alabama.
    2. 67. Frederick Locke Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1819, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1908, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Emerts Cove Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 68. Nathaniel Westley Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1820, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 May 1905, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 69. Barbara Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Oct 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1850, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 70. Sarah Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Oct 1881, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Catons Chapel Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    6. 71. Mary Angeline "Polly" Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 4 Dec 1900, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 72. Louisa Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1826, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died Bef 1850, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    8. 73. Daniel N. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1827, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Grainger County, Tennessee; was buried Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, Grainger County, Tennessee.
    9. 74. Martha Reagan Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1829, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jan 1905, , Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    10. 75. John Bates Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Dec 1833, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Apr 1884, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  7. 24.  Nancy Jane Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1789, , Caswell, North Carolina; died 4 Mar 1844, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Nancy Jane Reagan's parents brought her to Sevier County, Tennessee as a child
    in late 1795 where she grew up.

    Family tradition says she "lived with her sister, Rhoda in Alabama and later in
    Illinois. She died in 1844 at age of fifty-five years." It was also said she
    did not marry.

    The 1840 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois verified the family
    tradition about her. Apparently she was the female between 50 and 60 years old
    in the household of James and Rhoda Ragan Huskey.

    She died in Birds Township and was buried beside James and Rhoda Reagan Huskey
    in the Huskey Family Cemetery (now Joiner Cemetery) in Birds Township. The
    name on the tombstone is "Jane Ragan".
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 281.


  8. 25.  Celia Drusilla Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 15 Feb 1792, Caswell County, North Carolina; died 29 Aug 1869, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: MC7N-3D

    Notes:

    Buried in Campground Cemetery.
    ----------
    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 68.
    Rosa Lee Downey notes, 16 June 1983, p 42.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 282.

    Celia married Frederick E. Emert, Jr. 5 Nov 1812, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Frederick (son of Frederick Emert and Barbara Ann Neidig) was born 12 Jan 1790, Greene County, North Carolina; died 10 Apr 1871, Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 76. Daniel H. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Oct 1813, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 30 Apr 1885, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Tuckaleechee Campground Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.
    2. 77. Phillip R. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Dec 1814, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 7 Jan 1890, Tuckaleechee, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee.
    3. 78. Abijah W. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Apr 1816, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 19 Mar 1897, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Blount County, Tennessee.
    4. 79. Barbara Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1817, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 9 May 1896, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Alonzo Huskey Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    5. 80. John N. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1818, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1896, Blount County, Tennessee; was buried Townsend, Blount County, Tennessee.
    6. 81. Elizabeth Trigg Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1820, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 11 May 1898, Wear Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Crowson-Broyles Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    7. 82. Mary C. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Feb 1822, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 Jun 1906, Murray County, Georgia; was buried Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, Murray County, Georgia.
    8. 83. Caleb Styres Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1823, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Feb 1863, Wear Valley, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Crowson-Broyles Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    9. 84. Rhoda A. Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1825, Emerts Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 3 Jul 1905, , Blount County, Tennessee; was buried , Blount County, Tennessee.
    10. 85. Frederick Styres Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Sep 1826, Blount County, Tennessee; died 29 Apr 1896, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Middle Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    11. 86. Catherine Emert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Dec 1827, Blount County, Tennessee; died 17 Dec 1827, Blount County, Tennessee.

  9. 26.  Catherine "Caty" Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1794, , Caswell, North Carolina; died Abt 1844, , Greene, Illinois; was buried , Greene, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Catherine "Caty" Reagan came with her parents as a baby to Sevier County,
    Tennessee in late 1795. She was living with her parents in Sevier County when
    her brother Reason Ragan returned from Illinois Territory about 1809. He had
    run away from home earlier and had married in Kentucky. He and his wife moved
    on to settle in Illinois Territory and he wanted Catherine "Caty" to return
    there with him, which she did.

    Catherine "Caty" lived with her brother Reason and sister-in-law Rachel in the
    Wood River community of Madison County, Illinois Territory. She was there when
    her brother's family was massacred by Indians on Sunday, 10 July 1814. She was
    not feeling well and had remained with Rachel's sister instead of going with
    Rachel and the children.

    Then her brother lost his life while pursuing the Indians after the massacre
    occurred. The records show Catherine "Caty" gave bond for administering the
    estate of her brother Reason Ragan. The County Court of Madison County,
    Illinois Territory appointed her as one of several administrators for her
    brother's estate.

    Catherine "Caty" died in Walkerville Township and was buried in the Hunnicut
    Cemetery.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 291.

    Catherine married Davis Carter 26 May 1815, , Madison, Illinois. Davis (son of Michael Carter) was born Abt 1784, , North Carolina; died 20 Nov 1847; was buried , Greene, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 87. Eleanor Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1816, , Madison, Illinois; died Bef 1885, , Greene, Illinois.
    2. 88. Lorenzo E. Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1817, , Madison, Illinois; died 5 Apr 1900, , Greene, Illinois; was buried , Greene, Illinois.
    3. 89. John Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1819, , Madison, Illinois; died Bef 1885, , Greene, Illinois.
    4. 90. Joseph Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1819, , Greene, Illinois; died Abt Mar 1847, Vera Cruz, Mexico.
    5. 91. Sarah Ruth Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1827, , Greene, Illinois; died Bef 1885, , Greene, Illinois.
    6. 92. Elizabeth Martha Carter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1830, , Greene, Illinois; died Bef 1885, , Greene, Illinois.

  10. 27.  Rhoda Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 20 Mar 1796, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Oct 1855, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a.
    Beverly G. Martin family group sheets, 1994.

    Rhoda married James M. Huskey 1813, Sevier County, Tennessee. James (son of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 14 Feb 1795, Edgefield County, South Carolina; died 15 Sep 1845, Bird Township, MaCoupin County, Illinois; was buried Bird Township, MaCoupin County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 93. Elizabeth Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1815, , Perry, Alabama; died 15 Aug 1834, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried Palmyra Township, MaCoupin, Illinois.
    2. 94. Jane H. Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1816, , Perry, Alabama; died 10 Dec 1895, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    3. 95. George S. Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jan 1818, , Perry, Alabama; died 1 Nov 1882, , Greene, Illinois; was buried , Greene, Illinois.
    4. 96. Sarah Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1819, , Perry, Alabama; died 15 Aug 1834, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    5. 97. Mary Ann Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1821, , Perry, Alabama; died 20 Jan 1901, Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried Bird Township, MaCoupin, Illinois.
    6. 98. Nancy Eliza Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Mar 1823, , Perry, Alabama; died 12 Sep 1831, , Perry, Alabama; was buried , Perry, Alabama.
    7. 99. Matilda Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1824, , Perry, Alabama.
    8. 100. Lucinda Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1826, , Perry, Alabama; died 6 May 1826, , Perry, Alabama; was buried , Perry, Alabama.
    9. 101. Penina Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1827, , Perry, Alabama; died Abt 1863, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    10. 102. Miller Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1829, , Perry, Alabama; died Abt 1894, Temple, Texas; was buried , Texas.
    11. 103. Martha E. Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 May 1831, , Perry, Alabama; died 19 Aug 1894, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    12. 104. Harkless H. "Harkey" Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 May 1833, , Perry, Alabama; died LaPorte, Texas.
    13. 105. Harriet Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1836, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 19 Aug 1841, , MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried , MaCoupin, Illinois.
    14. 106. Zerilda Evelyn Huskey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1839, , MaCoupin, Illinois.

  11. 28.  Jeremiah "Jerry" Reagan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1798, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aft 1880, Bartow County, Georgia.

    Notes:

    Jeremiah Ragan was born in the Middle Creek community where he grew up during the turbulent last days of the Indian troubles on the frontier and the early development days of Sevier County.

    Jeremiah and his wife Mary were listed in the 1830 and 1840 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee.

    There are five land entries recorded for Jeremiah. The first entry [#46] dated 1 May 1824 was for 25 acres on the waters of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River. The second entry [#207] dated 21 August 1824 was for 50 acres in the White Oak Flats and the third entry [#1093] dated 7 December 1835 was for 125 acres on the West Fork of Little Pigeon River in the Sugar Lands. The fourth entry [#1238] dated 6 February 1837 was for 180 acres on the water of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River and the fifth entry [#1412] dated 4 November 1838 was for 133 acres on the right-hand prong of the West Fork of Little Pigeon River. All of these land entries were located in Sevier County, Tennessee. He received grants for all from the State of Tennessee. There is a deed for part of the dispsal of it.

    Jeremiah Reagan joined the White Oak Flats Baptist Church an arm of "Forks of Little Pigeon" Baptist Church in Sevierville, at October 1833 meeting "by experience." This church was the origin of Gatlinburg's First Baptist Church.

    He served as the church clerk for the White Oak Flats Baptist Church from November 1833 to April 1840. As the church clerk, he recopied all the first loose minute records into the first church minutes book ... in his own handwriting at the discretion of the church elders. He had beautiful handwriting, good spelling, grammar, etc., which indicates he had good teachers in those early days.

    Also from the church minutes we learn that the church voted to exclude Jeremiah "for suing David L. Reagan without first bringing him to church and disobey call of church" on 26 Sep 1840. But the church restored him to full fellowship in December 1844 and granted "Jeremiah Reagan and his wife Mary" a letter of dismissal.

    There is one deed recorded at the Register of Deeds office at Sevier County Courthouse for Jeremiah Reagan that gives clues to his leaving the Gatlinburg area. A partial excerpt from Deed Book 'K', page 324 shows ... "This Indenture made this twenty sixth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and forty four between JEREMIAH REAGAN of the County of Cherokee and State of North Carolina of the one part and Stephen Huskey of the County of Sevier and State of Tennessee of the other part..."

    This seems to have been the time of their move from Tennessee to North Carolina. He and his wife Mary lived in Cherokee County, North Carolina for a brief time.

    Then they moved to Gordon County, Georgia prior to 1850. He and Mary were listed in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Census of Gordon County, Georgia. There were no children in the household for both years. They were living alone in the Fairmont District of the said county.

    Sometime during the 1860's, Jeremiah and Mary moved to Bartow County, Georgia. They were listed in the 1870 Federal Census of Bartow County with, still, no children in the household.

    In 1880 Jeremiah and his second wife Eliza were listed in the Federal Census of Bartow County, Georgia. Jeremiah was 81 years old and was born in the State of Tennessee. His parents were listed as born in Maryland.

    The family tradition states that "he was buried in the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery."
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 71, 75.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan", Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 310-311.

    Jeremiah married Mary Huskey Abt 1820, Sevier County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 1799, South Carolina; died Abt 1870/1880; was buried Bartow County, Georgia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 107. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1822, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    2. 108. John D. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 1890/1899, Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas; was buried Little Rock, Arkansas.
    3. 109. James H. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 May 1868, Jackson County, North Carolina.
    4. 110. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1828, Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Jeremiah married Eliza Powell 25 Nov 1871, Bartow County, Georgia. Eliza was born Abt 1823, , South Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  12. 29.  Timothy Reagan, Jr.Timothy Reagan, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born 1 Jul 1800, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Aug 1883, Bollinger County, Missouri; was buried Ironton, Iron County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Timothy Ragan Jr. was born in the Middle Creek community where he grew to manhood.

    Timothy Ragan Jr. sigend his name as a witness to the will of Phillip Emmert, his wife's uncle, on 20 March 1821. The "Junior" was added as a part of his signature.

    Timothy and Barbara Shultz Ragan Jr. were living in the area of Timothy Creek, part of Emert Cove, now a part of Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Probably this creek was named for this Timothy. He and his wife Barbara were listed in the 1830 Federal Census of Sevier County, Tennessee. There they had one son under five years of age; and three daughters age 5-10 years in the household.

    Two more sons were born in here Tennessee to Timothy and Barabara. Then they and their growing family migrated to Madison County, Missouri by wagon train in June of 1834. They settled in the area near Marquand, Missouri. Shortly after their arrival, his wife Barbara Shultz Ragan was stricken with an unknown illness and died.

    Timothy and his second wife Martha M. Moore were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri. There were two males and one female under five years of age; two males age 5-10 years; one male and one female age 10-15 years; and two females age 15-20 years in the household then.

    On 30 August 1841, Timothy Ragan Jr. purchased 54 acres of land from John Cobb and his wife Louisa for $70.00 in Madison County, Missouri. It was "the undivided half of the west half of Lot No. 2 North East quarter of Section No. 6 in Township No. 32 North of Range No. 8 East."

    Timothy and Martha were listed in the 1850 Federal Census of Madison County, Missouri with seven children at home. They were: Benjamin B., age 16; William P., age 14, George L., age 13; Sarah C., age 11; James G., age 9; Henry P., age 7; and Margaret T., age 4. Three daughters, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Mary, and one son, Richard Rainwater had married and left to start their own families.

    Daniel Emmet Ragan was not living at home at that time and was not located in the census records.

    In the 1860 Federal Census, Timothy and Martha were listed in Bollinger County, Missouri. There were five children at home. They were: Sarah, age 21; James, age 18; Henry, age 16; Margaret, age 14; and Jane, age 9. In the 1870 Federal Census of Bollinger County, Missouri, they were again listed with three children still at home. They were: W. B., age 34; James, age 29; and Martha,
    age 19.

    After his second wife's death Timothy was living with his son and daughter-in-law, James Gasney and Elmitta E. Matthews Reagan. Again he was listed in the same household in the 1880 Federal Census of Bollinger County, Missouri. He was 80 years old at that time.

    It is believed by descendants of this family that Timothy and Martha M. Moore Ragan Jr. were buried in the family cemetery on the farm.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 70.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", Donald B. Reagan, 1983, p 16, 22, 27.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 327-328.

    Timothy married Barbara Shults 30 Sep 1819, , Sevier County, Tennessee. Barbara (daughter of Martin S. E. Shults, Jr. and Barbara Ann Emert) was born 20 Mar 1803, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 21 Sep 1834, , Madison, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 111. Nancy Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1821, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Madison, Missouri.
    2. 112. John H. Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Apr 1822, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 17 Oct 1826, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried Pittman Center, Sevier County, Tennessee.
    3. 113. Elizabeth Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1824, , Sevier County, Tennessee.
    4. 114. Mary Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1825, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died , Bollinger, Missouri.
    5. 115. Richard Rainwater Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Mar 1828, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 16 Jan 1897, , Bollinger, Missouri.
    6. 116. Daniel Emmitt Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Nov 1830, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 18 Jan 1913, , Iron, Missouri; was buried Arcadia, Iron, Missouri.
    7. 117. Benjamin Bradford Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1834, , Sevier County, Tennessee; died 29 May 1922, , Iron, Missouri; was buried Arcadia, Iron, Missouri.

    Timothy married Martha Moore 1 Mar 1835, , Madison, Missouri. Martha (daughter of Charles Moore) was born 16 Mar 1807, , Tennessee; died 21 May 1875, , Bollinger, Missouri; was buried Ironton, Iron, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 118. William B. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jan 1836, , Madison, Missouri; died 8 Dec 1872, , Bollinger, Missouri.
    2. 119. George L. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1837, , Madison, Missouri; died 18 Jul 1863, , Bollinger, Missouri.
    3. 120. Sarah Catherine Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Aug 1839, , Madison, Missouri; died 17 Dec 1874, , Bollinger, Missouri.
    4. 121. James Gasney Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1841, , Madison, Missouri; died 8 Jun 1919, , Bollinger, Missouri; was buried , Madison, Missouri.
    5. 122. Henry Peterson Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1843, , Madison, Missouri; died 13 Jun 1898, , Madison, Missouri.
    6. 123. Margaret G. Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jan 1846, , Madison, Missouri.
    7. 124. Robert Nelson Reagan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1849, , Madison, Missouri; died 24 Dec 1849, , Madison, Missouri; was buried , Madison, Missouri.
    8. 125. Martha Jane Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1853, , Bollinger, Missouri; died 29 Jan 1916, , Los Angeles, California; was buried Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.

  13. 30.  Joshua Ragan Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Mary2, 1.John1) was born Abt 1804, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 13 Oct 1874, MaCoupin County, Illinois; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Cold Springs Township, Phelps County, Missouri.

    Notes:

    Joshua Ragan was born in the Middle Creek community where he lived until his marriage.

    Joshua entered 50 acres of land on 10 January 1826 at Entry Taker's office for Sevier County, Tennessee. The record reads as follows:

    [Sevier County, Tennessee ]
    [Surveyor's Book No. 1, page 182]

    "State of Tennessee
    "Sevier County

    "By virtue of Entry No. 370 made in the Entry Takers office for said County on the 10' day of January 1826 I have Surveyed for Joshua Ragan fifty acres of land on Little Pigeon river

    "Beginning at a Spruce Pine at the foot of the mountain South one West two poles to a stake, South Eighty Seven and a half East ten poles to a chestnut on a Branch, North Sixty Eight East thirty two poles to a hickory, then down the Branch North four East nine poles to a stake, North Sixty East Eighteen poles to a stake, North twenty West ninety six poles to a Spruce Pine on the Bank of the river, then down the river North thirty three West one hundred and fifty poles crossing the river to a stake, South thirty three West Seventy poles crossing the river to a stake, then with a mountain South fifty four East one hundred thirty poles to a stake, South fifty west forty six poles to the Beginning.

    "Surveyed 13' February 1826

    "Stephen Huskey)
    " & ) S.C.C "Guilford Cannon
    "Silas Huskey ) "D. S."

    The land was granted on 15 August, 1826 by the State of Tennessee.

    Joshua Ragan and his wife Jane Huskey Ragan were listed in the 1830 Sevier County, Tennessee Federal Census. There were three children in the family: two males and one female age five years and under. They were living in the Gatlinburg area at that time.

    In 1831, Joshua Reagan and his family migrated to Madison County, Missouri and made their home there until the "Fall of 1835". At that time the family moved to Macoupin County, Illinois. He worked for two months as a wood chopper and rail splitter in St. Clair County, Illinois in early 1836.

    In June of 1836 he and Jane moved with their children to Macoupin County, Illinois. He bought 40 acres of farm on Hodges Creek in Bird Township of Macoupin County, Illinois. He hastily constructed a log cabin for his family for the coming winter. He farmed here for five years.

    Joshua and Jane were listed in the 1840 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. They had eight children at that time in the household: two males age 10 and 15 years; and one female age 15 and 20 years.

    In 1841 Joshua sold this farm and went to North Palmyra Township in Macoupin County, Illinois. He rented a farm here for three years. Then in 1844 he bought eighty acres of land in the Barr Township of Macoupin County, Illinois. Here he, Jane, and their family resided for several years.

    Joshua and Jane appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois. There were eight children at home. They were: John, age 23; Richard, age 21; Robert, age 19; Isaac H., age 17; James, age 13; Elizabeth J., age 11; Francis M., age 8; and Martha, age 5. Their eldest daughter, Catherine, was already married and lived nearby according to the census record.

    In September of 1856, Joshua and his wife Jane went with the part of their family to Phelps County, Missouri where Jane died.

    At the outbreak of the Civil War, he and a few of his children returned to Macoupin County, Illinois.

    In the 1870 Federal Census of Macoupin County, Illinois, Joshua was listed with his son, James Miller Ragan. They were living in Township 11, Range 8 there at that time.

    Joshua died at his farm in "Sowest Section 29, Township 11, Range 8".

    Joshua died intestate according to the existing Macoupin County, Illinois records. His son, Francis Marion Ragan, was appointed as administrator of his father's estate by the Court of Macoupin County, Illinois on 19 November 1874.

    A final settlement of the estate was ordered and made by the County Court on 1 January 1877. The names of Joshua and Jane Huskey Ragan's children are given in the intestate popers still in existence.

    In 1836, they moved and stayed a few months in St. Clair County, Illinois. Then in June of 1836 they bought a farm in Bird Township, Macoupin County, Illinois.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans", Donald B. Reagan, 1978, p 2a, 48.
    "The Book of Ragan/Reagan," Donald B. Reagan, 1993, p 367, 368, 369.

    Joshua married Jane Huskey Abt 1824, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jane (daughter of Isaac Huskey and Jane Miller) was born 1806, Sevier County, Tennessee; died Aug 1857, Phelps County, Missouri; was buried Huskey Cemetery, Cold Springs Township, Phelps County, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 126. Catherine Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1825, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 5 Jul 1911, , Okfuskee, Oklahoma; was buried Okemah, Okfuskee, Oklahoma.
    2. 127. John J. Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1826, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 10 Jul 1903, Flat, Phelps, Missouri; was buried Vida, Phelps, Missouri.
    3. 128. Richard Robinson Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1828, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 8 Apr 1916, Palmyra, MaCoupin, Illinois; was buried Palmyra, MaCoupin, Illinois.
    4. 129. Robert Nelson Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1830, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee; died 14 Mar 1908, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
    5. 130. Isaac Huskey Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Dec 1832, , Madison, Missouri; died 21 Apr 1909, Gourd Branch, Phelps, Missouri; was buried , Missouri.
    6. 131. Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1834, , Madison, Missouri; died Abt 1834, , Madison, Missouri.
    7. 132. James Miller "Madison" Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1837, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 9 Dec 1924, Flat, Phelps, Missouri; was buried , Phelps, Missouri.
    8. 133. Elizabeth Jane Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Apr 1839, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 20 Aug 1909, , Texas, Missouri; was buried , Texas, Missouri.
    9. 134. Francis Marion Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1842, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 3 Jan 1890, Pairlie, Hunt, Texas; was buried , Hunt, Texas.
    10. 135. Martha J. Ragan  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Mar 1845, , MaCoupin, Illinois; died 16 Aug 1930, Keplar, Crawford, Kansas; was buried Keplar, Crawford, Kansas.