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Ahnentafel, Generation No. 1

Person Not Viewable . He/She was the son/daughter of Roy Modock Manis and Sylvia Catherine Matthews.


Ahnentafel, Generation No. 2

Roy Modock Manis was born 20 Apr 1923 in Faix, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 2005 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 28 Jan 2005 in Rich Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Walter M. Manis and Ova E. Walker.

Sylvia Catherine Matthews was born 17 Jan 1915 in Guntertown, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1964 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 8 Nov 1964 in Rich Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Alvis Matthews and Mary Ann Smith.

Children of Sylvia Catherine /Matthews/ and Roy Modock /Manis/ are:
  1. William Boyd Manis was born 11 Dec 1941 in Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Sep 2013 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Person Not Viewable .

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  4. Wilborn Alvis Manis was born 27 Dec 1948 in Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 25 Sep 1970 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina.

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Ahnentafel, Generation No. 3

Walter M. Manis was born 1 Feb 1887 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 30 Mar 1947 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried Apr 1947 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee. He was the son of James Madison Manis and Jemima Lou Ann Fite.

Ova E. Walker was born 6 May 1894 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 4 Aug 1980 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 6 Aug 1980 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

Children of Ova E. /Walker/ and Walter M. /Manis/ are:
  1. Ilie Vera Manis was born 15 May 1915/1916 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 22 Nov 2000 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married William Commodore Dodson on AFT 1937. He was born 26 Apr 1888 in , , Kentucky, and died 19 Nov 1955 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Nov 1955 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  2. Minnie Bell Manis was born 17 Oct 1917 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 13 May 2000.

  3. Coy Franklin Manis was born 14 Jul 1920 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 18 Aug 1970 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Pauline Hellen Hayes. She was born 20 Jun 1932 in , Anderson, Tennessee, and died 23 Jul 1966 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio. She was buried ABT 25 Jul 1966.

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  5. Roy Modock Manis was born 20 Apr 1923 in Faix, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 2005 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Person Not Viewable .

  6. Dorothy Manis was born 1 Feb 1926 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 2 Jan 1927 in , Pickett, Tennessee.

  7. Carlos Dreadman Manis was born 1 Nov 1927/1928 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1979 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Person Not Viewable .

  8. James Hassell Manis was born 7 May 1930 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 3 May 2008 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee.

  9. William Junior Manis was born 31 Oct 1936 in Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 11 Apr 2006 in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee. He married Person Not Viewable .


William Alvis Matthews was born 21 Apr 1878 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Sep 1915 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 13 Sep 1915. He was the son of James Matthews and Catherine Matilda Matthews.

Mary Ann Smith was born 3 Sep 1883 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Sep 1931 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 11 Sep 1931. She was the daughter of James Franklin Smith and Lucinda Angeline Matthews.

Children of Mary Ann /Smith/ and William Alvis /Matthews/ are:
  1. Edith C. Matthews was born 19 Apr 1903 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1 Jan 1965 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Thomas Johnson on 21 Sep 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 28 Oct 1899 in , , Tennessee, and died 11 Apr 1981 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 13 Apr 1981 in Jim Node Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Vada Matthews was born 1905/1906 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Jun 1931 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Thomas Edward Byrd. He was born 8 Jun 1901 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 22 May 1970 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 24 May 1970 in Taylor Place Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Ada Matthews was born 28 Nov 1907 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Jan 1909 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Elmer Travis Matthews was born 20 Jan 1910 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 25 Apr 1985 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. He married Audra Mae Amonette on 5 Aug 1931. She was born 9 May 1912 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 29 Jul 2005 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 31 Jul 2005 in Little Jim Amonett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  5. Etta Matthews was born 10 Jan 1912 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 13 Feb 1912 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Enza J. Matthews was born 1 Jun 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died ABT 1967 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana. She married Person Not Viewable .

  7. Sylvia Catherine Matthews was born 17 Jan 1915 in Guntertown, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1964 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She married Roy Modock Manis on 6 Mar 1940 in Pickett, Tennessee. He was born 20 Apr 1923 in Faix, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 2005 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 28 Jan 2005 in Rich Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.



Ahnentafel, Generation No. 4

James Madison Manis was born 23 Mar 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 10 Jan 1929 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried Jan 1929 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee. He was the son of James M. Manis and Ruhanna Whited.

Jemima Lou Ann Fite was born 8 May 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1923 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Nov 1923 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Peter Terrell Fite and Catherine Elizabeth Matthews.

Children of Jemima Lou Ann /Fite/ and James Madison /Manis/ are:
  1. John C. Manis was born 20 Jun 1874 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 Dec 1942 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Margaret Louvania Conatser. She was born 29 Mar 1873 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Mar 1963 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 18 Mar 1963 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  2. Virgil Peter Manis was born 8 Aug 1875, and died DECEASED in , , Illinois. He married Sophrona Conatser on ABT 1893. She was born 2 May 1879 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Mar 1954 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 31 Mar 1954 in Crockett Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Sarah Belle Manis was born 18 Apr 1877 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 12 Aug 1963 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She married George Washington Howard on 6 Jun 1904. He was born 10 May 1886 in Spurrier, Pickett, Tennessee, and died 19 Jan 1958 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Jan 1958 in Ann Wood Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. James A. Manis was born 25 Feb 1879 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Sep 1929. He married Mattie Huddleston on 1909. She was born 23 Jun 1880 in , , Tennessee, and died 29 Nov 1948. She was buried ABT 1 Dec 1948.

  5. Nancy E. Manis was born 16 Jun 1881 in , , Tennessee, and died 25 Aug 1960 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married Elbert Byrd on BEF. 1912. He was born 2 Jan 1846 in , , Tennessee, and died 8 Feb 1915 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 10 Feb 1915 in Clark Cemetery, Clark Mountain Community, Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. Cora Adeline Manis was born 12 Jul 1884 in , , Tennessee, and died 18 Nov 1913. She married James Floyd Reagan on BEF. 1901. He was born 1 Sep 1879 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 6 Mar 1948 in , , Tennessee. He was buried ABT 8 Mar 1948 in Robbinstown Cemetery, Robbinstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  7. Walter M. Manis was born 1 Feb 1887 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 30 Mar 1947 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Cora A. Walker on 15 Jul 1909. She was born ABT 1885, and died DECEASED.

  8. Ezra Leo Manis was born 12 Apr 1890 in , , Tennessee, and died 10 Oct 1968 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Mattie Walker on 29 May 1910. She was born 30 Apr 1890 in , , Tennessee, and died 21 Jan 1954 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 23 Jan 1954 in Beaty Cemetery, Moodyville, Pickett, Tennessee.

  9. Rhuehamey Avo Manis was born 30 Oct 1892, and died 30 Oct 1915.


James Matthews was born 1853 in , , Kentucky, and died ABT 1893 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Merritt Bergen Matthews and Elizabeth Vaughn.

Catherine Matilda Matthews was born 17 May 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Apr 1934 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 19 Apr 1934 in Jim Node Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Thomas Benjamin Matthews and Mary Ann McClellan.

Children of Catherine Matilda /Matthews/ and James /Matthews/ are:
  1. James Albert Matthews was born Jan 1875/1878 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Aug 1953 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Lady Ann Smith. She was born Feb 1880 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Sep 1960. She was buried ABT 8 Sep 1960.

  2. William Alvis Matthews was born 21 Apr 1878 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Sep 1915 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Mary Ann Smith on 25 Dec 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 3 Sep 1883 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Sep 1931 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 11 Sep 1931.

  3. Sherman Matthews was born 9 Sep 1880 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 Feb 1917 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Isabell Louella Byrd on Jun 1902. She was born 29 Jan 1888 in Gunter, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Sep 1974 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 30 Sep 1974 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Dillard Thomas Matthews was born 13 Jan 1887 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Jun 1966 in , Cumberland, Tennessee. He married Ova Beaty on 9 Jan 1908 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 25 Dec 1889 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Apr 1958 in , Cumberland, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 19 Apr 1958 in Rinnie Baptist Church Cemetery, Rinnie, Cumberland, Tennessee.

  5. Lillie Ellen Matthews was born 16 May 1889 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Sep 1980 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Alonza Otto Buck on 29 Aug 1909 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 28 Aug 1890 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1980 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 8 Nov 1980 in Jim Node Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Rose Mae Matthews was born 18 Jul 1891 in , Wayne, Kentucky, and died 21 Oct 1987 in , Wayne, Kentucky. She married William Harrison Beaty on 29 Aug 1909 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 18 Sep 1890 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 19 Oct 1964 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Oct 1964 in Choate Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Elmer Roscoe Matthews was born 13 Apr 1893 in Writner, Wayne, Kentucky, and died 28 Feb 1957 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Wright on 4 Dec 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 17 Feb 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 25 Sep 1983 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 27 Sep 1983 in Jim Node Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


James Franklin Smith was born 7 Jun 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Jul 1918 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 8 Jul 1918 in Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee. He was the son of George W. Smith and Juda Garrett.

Lucinda Angeline Matthews was born 10 Mar 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 May 1928 in Double Top, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 12 May 1928 in Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

Children of Lucinda Angeline /Matthews/ and James Franklin /Smith/ are:
  1. Mary Ann Smith was born 3 Sep 1883 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Sep 1931 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Alvis Matthews on 25 Dec 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 21 Apr 1878 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Sep 1915 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 13 Sep 1915.

  2. George Thomas Smith was born 19 Jun 1885 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1948 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Gertie Allie Beaty on 28 Mar 1909 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. She was born Jun 1888 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 7 Jun 1964 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 9 Jun 1964 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. John Garfield Smith was born 1 Apr 1888 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 31 May 1968 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Mary Etter Rich on 6 Jun 1912. She was born 29 Dec 1891 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 25 Nov 1955 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 27 Nov 1955 in Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  4. Lucinda Catherine Smith was born 9 Nov 1890 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 21 Nov 1958 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. She married John Clarence Choate on 23 Nov 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 30 Mar 1894 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Jul 1985 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 11 Jul 1985 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Alfred Beaty Smith was born 21 Feb 1894 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 21 May 1982 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Freela Pearl Beaty on 26 Sep 1915 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 18 Sep 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 May 1976 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 26 May 1976 in John C. Scroggins Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Sarah Jane Smith was born 23 Sep 1897 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Oct 1924 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. She married Arnold Priam Beaty on 2 May 1915 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 9 Jun 1896 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 14 Dec 1922 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 16 Dec 1922 in Garrett Cemetery, Guntertown, Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Etter Smith was born 7 Jun 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee.



Ahnentafel, Generation No. 5

James M. Manis was born 7 Apr 1824 in , White, Illinois, and died 30 May 1894 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 1 Jun 1894 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee. He was the son of John Manis and Orpha Hill.

Ruhanna Whited was born 4 Jul 1826 in , , Tennessee, and died 7 Oct 1896 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried Oct 1896 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Whited and Susannah .

Children of Ruhanna /Whited/ and James M. /Manis/ are:
  1. John Manis was born 6 Apr 1843 in , Franklin, Morgan, Illinois, and died 26 Aug 1923 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Leora Vestine Bilbrey. She was born 26 Jul 1868 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died Oct 1928 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried Oct 1928 in Rolen Story Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  2. Susan Manis was born 1847/1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married John Pritchard. He was born 1841/1842 in , , Tennessee.

  3. James Madison Manis was born 23 Mar 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 10 Jan 1929 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Jemima Lou Ann Fite on ABT 1862. She was born 8 May 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1923 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Nov 1923 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  4. Isaac Manis was born 1851/1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Mary Margaret Manis was born 1854/1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Reagan. He was born ABT 1848.

  6. William C. Manis was born 1856/1857 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Sarah Crockett. She was born 12 Aug 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 13 Jun 1915 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Jun 1915 in Pritchard Cemetery, Cedar Grove, Pickett, Tennessee.

  7. Downs Doyle Manis was born 30 Aug 1859 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Nov 1919 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Eliza Ann Pritchard. She was born 31 Mar 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Mar 1949. She was buried ABT 5 Mar 1949 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  8. Joseph E. Manis was born 10 Feb 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Dec 1934 in West Farm, , , Tennessee. He married Delilah Crockett. She was born 6 Aug 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Apr 1931 in Forbus, Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 13 Apr 1931.

  9. Richard Manis was born 6 Nov 1866 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1 May 1947 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth A. Pierce. She was born 10 May 1865 in , , Tennessee, and died 18 Aug 1949 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 20 Aug 1949 in Beaty Cemetery, Moodyville, Pickett, Tennessee.


Peter Terrell Fite was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Aug 1904 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Leonard Fite and Winny West.

Catherine Elizabeth Matthews was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Apr 1886 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Lawrence Matthews and Sarah Melissa Stewart.

Children of Catherine Elizabeth /Matthews/ and Peter Terrell /Fite/ are:
  1. Peter Fite was born ABT 1831 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1843.

  2. Sarah Minerva Fite was born 1 May 1833 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1 Oct 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Newton Green. He was born 19 Jun 1829 in , , Tennessee, and died 14 May 1914 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried May 1914 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Rufus Mitchell Fite was born 7 Aug 1834 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 3 Oct 1911 in Kingston, Hunt, Texas. He married Rebecca J. Ray. She was born ABT 1831/1841, and died DECEASED.

  4. Permilia Fite was born 1836 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  5. Winny Belle Caroline Fite was born 17 Dec 1838 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Oct 1926 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married James Jefferson Bilbrey on 8 Nov 1855 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was born 13 Feb 1834 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 13 Jul 1888 in , Scott, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 15 Jul 1888 in Bilbrey Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. Cynthia Adeline Fite was born Jul 1842 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Pennycuff on Sep 1869. He was born 7 Nov 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Mar 1914. He was buried ABT 11 Mar 1914 in Franklin Cemetery, Poplar Cove, Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Mary Louisa Fite was born 5 May 1843 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 29 May 1918 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Green C. Moody. He was born Jun 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 4 Mar 1905 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Mar 1905 in Davidson Cemetery, Forbus, Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. John Calvin Fite was born 16 Oct 1845 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 12 Dec 1929 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He married Ester Allinder. She was born ABT 1842/1852, and died DECEASED.

  9. Nancy Jane Fite was born 1847/1848 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Ewing Shelby Evans on Sep 1869 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 1846 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Oct 1919 in Collins, , Texas.

  10. Jemima Lou Ann Fite was born 8 May 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1923 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married James Madison Manis on ABT 1862. He was born 23 Mar 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 10 Jan 1929 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried Jan 1929 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  11. Frances Elizabeth Fite was born 4 Jul 1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Jan 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Joel E. Hinds on 7 Dec 1873. He was born 15 Feb 1851 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 Jan 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jan 1929 in Joel Lucy Reagan Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


Merritt Bergen Matthews was born 1815/1816 in , , North Carolina, and died 1856.

Elizabeth Vaughn was born 1815/1816 in , , Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Vaughn and Elizabeth Troxell.

Children of Elizabeth /Vaughn/ and Merritt Bergen /Matthews/ are:
  1. Anna Matthews was born 1836/1837 in , , Kentucky.

  2. William Matthews was born 1838/1839 in , , Kentucky.

  3. Nancy Matthews was born 1840/1841 in , , Tennessee.

  4. Sally Matthews was born 1842/1843 in , , Kentucky.

  5. Peggy Matthews was born 1844/1845 in , , Tennessee.

  6. Matilda Matthews was born 1848/1849 in , , Tennessee.

  7. James Matthews was born 1853 in , , Kentucky, and died ABT 1893 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Catherine Matilda Matthews on ABT 1873. She was born 17 May 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Apr 1934 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 19 Apr 1934 in Jim Node Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


Thomas Benjamin Matthews was born 1 Jan 1830 in , , Kentucky, and died 4 Jul 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 6 Jul 1913 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Joseph Pryor Matthews and Elmira Green.

Mary Ann McClellan was born 5 Sep 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Jul 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 13 Jul 1901 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James McClellan and Hannah Lynn.

Children of Mary Ann /McClellan/ and Thomas Benjamin /Matthews/ are:
  1. William W. Matthews was born 1852/1853 in , , Tennessee, and died 1870.

  2. Sarah J. Matthews was born 1855/1856 in , , Tennessee, and died 1870.

  3. Catherine Matilda Matthews was born 17 May 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Apr 1934 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Matthews on ABT 1873. He was born 1853 in , , Kentucky, and died ABT 1893 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Elmyra Elizabeth Matthews was born 22 Jul 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 May 1923 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Lewis Franklin Choate on 31 Aug 1876 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 18 Jan 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 Feb 1936 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 7 Feb 1936 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Lucinda Angeline Matthews was born 10 Mar 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 May 1928 in Double Top, Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Franklin Smith on 3 Sep 1882 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 7 Jun 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Jul 1918 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 8 Jul 1918 in Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. George McClellan Matthews was born 8 May 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Nov 1920. He married Rebecca Jane Robinson. She was born 5 May 1880 in , , Tennessee, and died 26 Oct 1915 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Oct 1915 in Ann Reagan Wood Cemetery, ,Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Hannah Clementine Matthews was born 7 Sep 1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 Oct 1936 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Leroy R. Choate on Feb 1888 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 3 Apr 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Mar 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 31 Mar 1924 in Bourland Cemetery, Keller, Tarrant, Texas.

  8. James Thomas Matthews was born 15 Jan 1870 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Dec 1948 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Ann Greer on 1894. She was born 30 Oct 1874 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Dec 1955 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 8 Dec 1955 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Mary Samantha Matthews was born 30 Nov 1871 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Mar 1951 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Isaac Thomas Reagan on 19 Mar 1892. He was born 30 Sep 1867 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Apr 1938 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Apr 1938 in James Blaine Reagan Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.


George W. Smith was born 1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1864 in Moodyville, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 1864 in Elijah Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

Juda Garrett was born 1823 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 15 Nov 1884 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 17 Nov 1884 in Elijah Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Abraham Ellison Garrett and Margaret Lovice Flowers.

Children of Juda /Garrett/ and George W. /Smith/ are:
  1. John B. Smith was born 6 Jun 1845 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1938 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Sarah Isabell Booher. She was born 13 Dec 1851 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 22 Aug 1935 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Aug 1935 in Bethsaida Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

  2. Mary Ann Smith was born ABT 1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Abraham Lincoln Smith was born 7 May 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 6 Sep 1888 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Smith on 1874. She was born 12 Aug 1845 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Jul 1916 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Jul 1916.

  4. Elijah Smith was born 4 Mar 1854 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 27 May 1910. He married Gunter on ABT 1882. She was born ABT 1855 in , , Tennessee, and died Mar 1883 in , , Tennessee. She was buried Mar 1883.

  5. Margaret Jane Smith was born 1 Jan 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Sep 1897 in , Overton, Tennessee. She married William W. Gunter. He was born 12 Oct 1845 in , , Tennessee, and died 11 Sep 1936 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 13 Sep 1936 in Guntertown Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. James Franklin Smith was born 7 Jun 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Jul 1918 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Lucinda Angeline Matthews on 3 Sep 1882 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 10 Mar 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 May 1928 in Double Top, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 12 May 1928 in Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  7. Lady Ann Smith was born Jun 1863 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Feb 1881/1882 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Lafate Gunter. He was born 31 Jul 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1896 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 25 Mar 1896.



Ahnentafel, Generation No. 6

John Manis was born ABT 1797 in , , Kentucky, and died DECEASED in , , Illinois.

Orpha Hill was born ABT 1797 in , , Kentucky, and died DECEASED in , , Illinois.

Children of Orpha /Hill/ and John /Manis/ are:
  1. Joseph Manis was born 27 Oct 1818 in , White, Illinois, and died 21 Jul 1885 in , Franklin, Morgan, Illinois. He married Anna Foster on 30 May 1839 in , Hamilton, Illinois. She was born ABT 1818, and died DECEASED.

  2. James M. Manis was born 7 Apr 1824 in , White, Illinois, and died 30 May 1894 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Ruhanna Whited on 27 Apr 1842 in , Hamilton, Illinois. She was born 4 Jul 1826 in , , Tennessee, and died 7 Oct 1896 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried Oct 1896 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  3. Richard Manis was born ABT 1826 in , , Illinois.

  4. Margret Manis was born ABT 1827.

  5. Isaac Manis was born 26 Mar 1827 in , Hamilton, Illinois, and died 27 Apr 1907 in Ewing, Franklin, Morgan, Illinois. He married Sarah . She was born ABT 1830, and died 20 Apr 1907. She was buried ABT 22 Apr 1907.

  6. Mary Manis was born 1828/1830 in , , Illinois, and died ABT 1881 in Carbondale, , Illinois. She married Robert Drew on 13 Feb 1852 in , Franklin, Morgan, Illinois. He was born ABT 1828 in , , Illinois.


James Whited was born 1770/1780.

Susannah was born 1785/1786 in , , Virginia, and died DECEASED.

Children of Susannah // and James /Whited/ Senior are:
  1. Robert Whited was born 1798/1799 in , , Kentucky. He married Jane Amonette. She was born 1808/1809 in , , Virginia, and died DECEASED.

  2. James Whited was born 1800/1810. He married Lucy . She was born ABT 1812, and died AFT 1870. She was buried AFT 1870.

  3. John Whited was born 2 Mar 1802 in , , Tennessee, and died AFT 1 Jun 1880. He married Jane Guinn. She was born 1823/1824 in , , Tennessee, and died AFT 1 Jun 1880.

  4. William Whited was born 19 Feb 1809 in , , Tennessee, and died 19 Apr 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Lucinda Davidson on 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 1811/1812 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  5. Jesse Whited was born 1811/1812 in , , Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Whooser. She was born 1811/1812 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  6. Lucinda Whited was born ABT 1817. She married James Turner on 6 Oct 1841 in , Sangamon, Illinois. He was born ABT 1810.

  7. Henry Whited was born 1817/1818 in , , Tennessee, and died Jan 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Susannah . She was born 1819/1820 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  8. George Whited was born 1820/1825.

  9. Ruhanna Whited was born 4 Jul 1826 in , , Tennessee, and died 7 Oct 1896 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married James M. Manis on 27 Apr 1842 in , Hamilton, Illinois. He was born 7 Apr 1824 in , White, Illinois, and died 30 May 1894 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 1 Jun 1894 in Mount Era Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.


Leonard Fite was born ABT 1776 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died ABT 1820 in , Knox, Tennessee.

Winny West was born 1775/1776 in , , North Carolina, and died AFT 1850.

Children of Winny /West/ and Leonard /Fite/ are:
  1. Nancy Jane Fite was born 1793/1794 in , , Virginia, and died 1860 in , , Tennessee. She married Thomas Crabtree. He was born 1793/1794 in , , Virginia, and died 1870/1880 in , Clinton, Kentucky.

  2. Jemima Fite was born ABT 1797 in , , North Carolina.

  3. Mary Fite was born 1804 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED. She married Arthur Flowers on ABT 1823. He was born 1789 in , Campbell, Virginia, and died ABT 1850 in Iron Mountain, , Missouri. He was buried ABT 1850 in Iron Mountain, , Missouri.

  4. Peter Terrell Fite was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Catherine Elizabeth Matthews on ABT 1830. She was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Apr 1886 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Katherine Fite was born 13 Dec 1818 in , , North Carolina, and died 15 Aug 1886 in , Putnam, Tennessee.

  6. Marcus Fite was born 1819 in , , North Carolina, and died 1861.


James Lawrence Matthews was born ABT 1778 in , , North Carolina, and died 9 Nov 1813 in , Talladega, Alabama.

Sarah Melissa Stewart was born 1779/1780 in , , North Carolina, and died ABT 1856 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 1856 in Okalona Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

Children of Sarah Melissa /Stewart/ and James Lawrence /Matthews/ are:
  1. John Matthews was born 25 Sep 1803 in , , Tennessee, and died 15 Oct 1861 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Sarah Shookman. She was born 16 Dec 1808 in , , Virginia, and died 13 Aug 1891 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Aug 1891 in Okalona Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

  2. Sarah Matthews was born 20 Feb 1805 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1883 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee. She married William G. Roberts. He was born 1806/1807 in , , Virginia, and died DECEASED.

  3. Cynthia Matthews was born ABT 1806, and died ABT 1806.

  4. Lawrence Matthews was born 26 Nov 1807 in , , Tennessee, and died 20 Dec 1860 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Agnes Poston. She was born 1809/1810 in , , Tennessee, and died 1874. She was buried 1874.

  5. Catherine Elizabeth Matthews was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Peter Terrell Fite on ABT 1830. He was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Aug 1904 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Nancy C. Matthews was born ABT 1812, and died 22 Sep 1841. She married Caleb Witt Cooper on 5 Oct 1831 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was born 1812/1813 in of , Jackson, Tennessee, and died 6 Jul 1887.

  7. Dorcas Matthews was born Jun 1814 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1854 in , Johnson, Arkansas. She married Hiram Pitts. He was born ABT 1807.


James Vaughn was born ABT 1789.

Elizabeth Troxell was born ABT 1789.

Children of Elizabeth /Troxell/ and James /Vaughn/ are:
  1. Elizabeth Vaughn was born 1815/1816 in , , Kentucky. She married Merritt Bergen Matthews. He was born 1815/1816 in , , North Carolina, and died 1856.


Joseph Pryor Matthews was born 1804/1805 in , Harnett, North Carolina, and died DECEASED.

Elmira Green was born 1809/1810 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED.

Children of Elmira /Green/ and Joseph Pryor /Matthews/ Junior are:
  1. Thomas Benjamin Matthews was born 1 Jan 1830 in , , Kentucky, and died 4 Jul 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Ann McClellan on 1860. She was born 5 Sep 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Jul 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 13 Jul 1901 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Mary C. Matthews was born 1832/1833 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Thomas H. Reagan. He was born 28 Sep 1825 in , , Tennessee, and died 23 Sep 1883. He was buried ABT 24 Sep 1883.

  3. Elisha Matthews was born 1833/1834 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1872 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Miranda L. Adkins on ABT 1856. She was born 1834/1836 in , , Tennessee, and died 19 Jan 1900. She was buried ABT 20 Jan 1900.

  4. Nancy T. Matthews was born 1837/1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Thomas Bray. He was born ABT 1834 in , Nelson, Kentucky.

  5. Rebecca Matthews was born 1837/1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married George Conatser. He was born Mar 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1920/1930. He was buried in Allardt Cemetery, Allardt, Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Jonathan Matthews was born Mar 1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Nancy Jane . She was born 23 Apr 1828 in , , Tennessee, and died 7 Sep 1903 in , , Tennessee.

  7. Esther Jane Matthews was born 1839/1840 in , , Tennessee.

  8. Elijah Matthews was born 1842/1843 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Charlotte . She was born 1840, and died DECEASED.

  9. William M. Matthews was born 25 Nov 1844/1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1918. He married Elizabeth Adkins. She was born Feb 1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  10. George Washington Matthews was born 1846 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Mar 1903 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Gauney. She was born 1848 in , , Tennessee, and died 8 Nov 1917 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 10 Nov 1917 in Smith-Koger Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  11. Hiram Matthews was born 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Kilby on 17 Sep 1891 in , Morgan, Tennessee. She was born 1856 in , , North Carolina, and died 1927. She was buried 1927 in Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Martha Washington, Fentress, Tennessee.

  12. Joseph Dalton Matthews was born Jan 1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Jane Oaks. She was born 18 Jun 1859 in , , Tennessee, and died 21 Oct 1953. She was buried ABT 23 Oct 1953 in Welch Memorial Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam, Tennessee.

  13. Jesse Wood Matthews was born 8 Aug 1854 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1924 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Saloma Leean Green. She was born 6 Nov 1858 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Apr 1919 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Apr 1919.


James McClellan was born 1797/1798 in , Sullivan, Tennessee, and died 7 Dec 1851 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 9 Dec 1851.

Hannah Lynn was born 10 Dec 1810 in , , Tennessee, and died 19 May 1886 in , Pettis, Missouri. She was buried ABT 21 May 1886 in Union Cemetery, , Pettis, Missouri.

Children of Hannah /Lynn/ and James /McClellan/ are:
  1. Lucinda McClellan was born 1830/1831 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died AFT 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Mary Ann McClellan was born 5 Sep 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Jul 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Thomas Benjamin Matthews on 1860. He was born 1 Jan 1830 in , , Kentucky, and died 4 Jul 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 6 Jul 1913 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Gamble McClellan was born 1834/1835 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 May 1862 in Forsythe, , Missouri.

  4. Catherine Linn McClellan was born 28 Jun 1836 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Feb 1870 in , , Missouri. She married Benjamin Walton Gosnell on 15 Nov 1860 in , Cooper, Missouri. He was born 11 Mar 1832 in , , Kentucky, and died 20 Nov 1905 in , Pettis, Missouri. He was buried ABT 22 Nov 1905.

  5. Margaret Jane McClellan was born 1838 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Lovelace. He was born ABT 1833, and died DECEASED.

  6. Clementine McClellan was born 1840 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Lewis Landon. He was born ABT 1835, and died DECEASED.

  7. Phoebe Emeline McClellan was born 1843 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1877 in , Cooper, Missouri. She married Walton Vivian Gosnell on 12 May 1867 in , Cooper, Missouri. He was born 6 Jun 1842 in , , Kentucky, and died 10 Jan 1911 in Fremont, Carter, Missouri. He was buried ABT 12 Jan 1911 in Bristol Cemetery, Fremont, Carter, Missouri.

  8. Vina McClellan was born 1844/1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Sarah McClellan was born 1846/1847 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1850/1860 in , Petis, Missouri.

  10. George McClellan was born 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died AFT 1876.


Abraham Ellison Garrett was born 10 Sep 1800 in , Buckingham, Virginia, and died 20 Jan 1877 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 22 Jan 1877.

Margaret Lovice Flowers was born 1789/1790 in , , North Carolina, and died ABT 1832 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 1832.

Children of Margaret Lovice /Flowers/ and Abraham Ellison /Garrett/ are:
  1. Juda Garrett was born 1823 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 15 Nov 1884 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married George W. Smith on 1844 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was born 1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1864 in Moodyville, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 1864 in Elijah Garrett Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  2. Stephen Garrett was born 1824/1825 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died AFT 1880 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Artema Young. She was born 1829/1830 in , , Tennessee, and died 1870/1880 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Sarah Magdalene Garrett was born 1824 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died AFT 1880 in , Overton, Tennessee. She married Spotwood Garrett on 1837. He was born 1812 in , , Virginia, and died AFT 1880 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  4. Elijah J. Garrett was born 1832 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1862 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Elizabeth Story on ABT 1851. She was born 14 Feb 1828 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1901 in , Pickett, Tennessee.



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