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Edith B. Epperson¹

F, b. 1919

Father

Dow Benjamin Epperson¹ b. 19 Mar 1884, d. 22 Aug 1952

Mother

Eva E. Bowers¹ b. 2 Jun 1894, d. 5 Sep 1973

Last Edited

26 Jul 2007

Birth*

Edith B. Epperson was born in 1919 at Jefferson, Alabama.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 Precinct 13, Jefferson, Alabama, in the household of Dow Benjamin Epperson and Eva E. Bowers; ED 118, sheet 7A, occupation machinist-(illegible) shop, renting, 2 children; birthplaces incorrect.²

(Witness) Census

Edith B. Epperson appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, in the household of Eva E. Bowers and Dow Benjamin Epperson; ED 10, sheet 9A, occupation (illegible)-plant, 2 children at home, living with Emily.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry^1,2

M, b. 21 November 1879, d. 1955

Father

James Arthur Fortenberry¹ b. 1856

Mother

Amanda J. Gillespie¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry was born on 21 November 1879 at Union, Georgia.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Jane Underwood circa 1901 at Tennessee.³

Marriage*

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry married Mary Alice Bales on 7 November 1909 at Tennessee.^3,4

Census*

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, occupation farm laborer-working out, renting, second marriage.³

DraftWW1*

On 12 September 1918 Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry registered for the draft at Kodak, Sevier, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by himself as a farmer, wife Alice.²

Census

He and Mary Alice Bales appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁵

Census

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁶

Death*

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry died in 1955 at Sevier, Tennessee; no death record available; buried at the Pollard Cemetery in Sevier County.⁷

Family 1

Jane Underwood b. 1883, d. c 1908

Children

Ella Fortenberry³ b. 1902
William J. Fortenberry³ b. 1904

Family 2

Mary Alice Bales b. 1885, d. 1962

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1880.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1444] DAR Bonny Kate Chapter, Knox County Tennessee Marriage Records 1901-1921.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1443] Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Sevier County Cemeteries, Pollard.

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry¹

M, b. 2 August 1892

Father

James Arthur Fortenberry¹ b. 1856

Mother

Amanda J. Gillespie¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry was born on 2 August 1892 at Choestoe, Union, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie; ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, renting, married 33 years, 10 children, 5 living.¹

Marriage*

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry married Ruby Way Anderson on 6 March 1914 at Knox, Tennessee; no record of what happened.³

DraftWW1*

On 5 June 1917 Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry registered for the draft at RFD 14, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; at the time, he was employed by father as a farmer near Riverdale, single.²

Marriage*

He married Winnie Violet Bray on 21 December 1917 at Knox, Tennessee.^4,3

Census*

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry and Winnie Violet Bray appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at District 4, Knox, Tennessee, ED 121, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 chld.⁴

Census

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry and Winnie Violet Bray appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, occupation blacksmith-chrome foundry, renting-$12 month, 3 children at home.⁵

Family 1

Child

Charles Fortenberry⁴ b. 1907

Family 2

Ruby Way Anderson b. c 1895

Family 3

Winnie Violet Bray b. 1899

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S758] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
[S1444] DAR Bonny Kate Chapter, Knox County Tennessee Marriage Records 1901-1921.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles W. Fortenberry¹

M, b. 1895

Father

James Arthur Fortenberry¹ b. 1856

Mother

Amanda J. Gillespie¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Charles W. Fortenberry was born in 1895 at Georgia.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie; ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, renting, married 33 years, 10 children, 5 living.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Dennis H. Fortenberry¹

M, b. 9 March 1896, d. 20 January 1995

Father

James Arthur Fortenberry¹ b. 1856

Mother

Amanda J. Gillespie¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Dennis H. Fortenberry was born on 9 March 1896 at Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie; ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, renting, married 33 years, 10 children, 5 living.¹

Marriage*

Dennis H. Fortenberry married Lilly (?) circa 1919 at Tennessee.³

Census*

Dennis H. Fortenberry and Lilly (?) appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, ED 41, sheet 17B, occupation blacksmith, ironworks, living with John & Linnie Miller family, 3 children.³

Death*

Dennis H. Fortenberry died on 20 January 1995 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 98.²

Family

Lilly (?) b. 1903

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Mary H. Fortenberry¹

F, b. circa 1880

Father

James Arthur Fortenberry¹ b. 1856

Mother

Amanda J. Gillespie¹ b. 1860

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Mary H. Fortenberry was born circa 1880 at Union, Georgia; listed as age 32 in 1910 census, but not present in 1880 census.¹

Married Name

As of circa 1899,her married name was Johnson.¹

Marriage*

She married Mr. Johnson circa 1899; divorced by 1910.¹

Census*

Mary H. Fortenberry appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation laundress-at home, divorced, 3 chidren, 2 living, living with her parents.¹

Family

Mr. Johnson b. c 1880

Children

Henry C. Johnson¹ b. 1900
Minnie Johnson¹ b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Mr. Johnson¹

M, b. circa 1880

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Mr. Johnson was born circa 1880.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary H. Fortenberry, daughter of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie, circa 1899; divorced by 1910.¹

Family

Mary H. Fortenberry b. c 1880

Children

Henry C. Johnson¹ b. 1900
Minnie Johnson¹ b. 1902

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Henry C. Johnson¹

M, b. 1900

Father

Mr. Johnson¹ b. c 1880

Mother

Mary H. Fortenberry¹ b. c 1880

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Henry C. Johnson was born in 1900 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Mary H. Fortenberry; ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation laundress-at home, divorced, 3 chidren, 2 living, living with her parents.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Minnie Johnson¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Mr. Johnson¹ b. c 1880

Mother

Mary H. Fortenberry¹ b. c 1880

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Minnie Johnson was born in 1902 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Mary H. Fortenberry; ED 111, sheet 1B, occupation laundress-at home, divorced, 3 chidren, 2 living, living with her parents.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Jane Underwood¹

F, b. 1883, d. circa 1908

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Jane Underwood was born in 1883 at Tennessee; probably in Sevier County, where she lived in 1900.²

Marriage*

She married Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry, son of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie, circa 1901 at Tennessee.³

Married Name

As of circa 1902,her married name was Fortenberry.³

Death*

Jane Underwood died circa 1908 at Sevier, Tennessee; no death record; buried in an unmarked grave at Pollard Cemetery next to her brother, Fair Underwood.^3,1

Family

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Children

Ella Fortenberry³ b. 1902
William J. Fortenberry³ b. 1904

Citations

[S1443] Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Sevier County Cemeteries, Pollard.
[S1] Census of Population 1900.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.

Ella Fortenberry¹

F, b. 1902

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry¹ b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Jane Underwood¹ b. 1883, d. c 1908

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Ella Fortenberry was born in 1902 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Alice Bales and Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry; occupation farm laborer-working out, renting, second marriage.¹

(Witness) Census

Ella Fortenberry appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

William J. Fortenberry¹

M, b. 1904

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry² b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Jane Underwood² b. 1883, d. c 1908

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

William J. Fortenberry was born in 1904 at Tennessee.²

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Mary Alice Bales and Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry; occupation farm laborer-working out, renting, second marriage.²

(Witness) Census

William J. Fortenberry appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Mary Alice Bales^1,2,3

F, b. 1885, d. 1962

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Mary Alice Bales was born in 1885 at Tennessee.^1,2

Married Name

As of 7 November 1909,her married name was Fortenberry.^1,3

Marriage*

She married Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry, son of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie, on 7 November 1909 at Tennessee.^1,3

Census*

Mary Alice Bales and Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Pickle District, Knox, Tennessee, occupation farm laborer-working out, renting, second marriage.¹

Census

Mary Alice Bales and Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.⁴

Census

Mary Alice Bales and Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 at District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.⁵

Death*

Mary Alice Bales died in 1962 at Sevier, Tennessee; no death record available; buried at Pollard Cemetery in Sevier County.²

Family

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1443] Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Sevier County Cemeteries, Pollard.
[S1444] DAR Bonny Kate Chapter, Knox County Tennessee Marriage Records 1901-1921.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Thomas Smith Fortenberry¹

M, b. 1910

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry¹ b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Mary Alice Bales¹ b. 1885, d. 1962

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Thomas Smith Fortenberry was born in 1910 at Knox, Tennessee; year of birth given as 1911 in 1920 and 1930 censuses; middle name is a guess.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Thomas Smith Fortenberry appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.³

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Zelma Fortenberry¹

F, b. 1912

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry¹ b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Mary Alice Bales¹ b. 1885, d. 1962

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Zelma Fortenberry was born in 1912 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.²

(Witness) Census

Zelma Fortenberry appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.³

Married Name

As of 20 February 1932,her married name was Loveday.⁴

Marriage*

Zelma Fortenberry married Clifford L. Loveday on 20 February 1932 at Sevier, Tennessee; by E.L. McCall, J.P.⁴

Family

Clifford L. Loveday b. 1913

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1442] Robert J. Parton & Larry D. Fox, Sevier County Marriages.

Edna Fortenberry¹

F, b. 1914

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry¹ b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Mary Alice Bales¹ b. 1885, d. 1962

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Edna Fortenberry was born in 1914 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Edna Fortenberry appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Josie Lila Fortenberry¹

F, b. 1918

Father

Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry¹ b. 21 Nov 1879, d. 1955

Mother

Mary Alice Bales¹ b. 1885, d. 1962

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Josie Lila Fortenberry was born in 1918 at Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 145, sheet 6A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 6 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Josie Lila Fortenberry appeared on the census of 26 April 1930 District 8, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Moses Hampton Fortenberry and Mary Alice Bales; ED 10, sheet 5Boccupation farmer, renting, 5 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Charles Fortenberry¹

M, b. 1907

Father

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry¹ b. 2 Aug 1892

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Charles Fortenberry was born in 1907 at Tennessee; listed as a grandson of James Arthur in the 1920 census; parents not known.¹

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 District 4, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie; ED 121, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, owned farm, 1 grandson.¹

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.

Winnie Violet Bray^1,2

F, b. 1899

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Winnie Violet Bray was born in 1899 at Tennessee.¹

Married Name

As of 21 December 1917,her married name was Fortenberry.^1,2

Marriage*

She married Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry, son of James Arthur Fortenberry and Amanda J. Gillespie, on 21 December 1917 at Knox, Tennessee.^1,2

Census*

Winnie Violet Bray and Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 at District 4, Knox, Tennessee, ED 121, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 chld.¹

Census

Winnie Violet Bray and Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, occupation blacksmith-chrome foundry, renting-$12 month, 3 children at home.³

Family

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry b. 2 Aug 1892

Children

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1444] DAR Bonny Kate Chapter, Knox County Tennessee Marriage Records 1901-1921.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

Beulah Fortenberry¹

F, b. 1918

Father

Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry¹ b. 2 Aug 1892

Mother

Winnie Violet Bray¹ b. 1899

Last Edited

24 Jul 2007

Birth*

Beulah Fortenberry was born in 1918 at Knox, Tennessee.¹

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 District 4, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry and Winnie Violet Bray; ED 121, sheet 12B, occupation farmer, renting, 1 chld.¹

(Witness) Census

Beulah Fortenberry appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of Benjamin Andrew Fortenberry and Winnie Violet Bray; occupation blacksmith-chrome foundry, renting-$12 month, 3 children at home.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

James William Fortenberry¹

M, b. 26 August 1902, d. 12 May 1962

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

26 Jul 2007

Birth*

James William Fortenberry was born on 26 August 1902 at Union, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 148, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, married 15 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

James William Fortenberry appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.³

Marriage*

James William Fortenberry married Carrie Lenora Fugate on 12 May 1924 at Tennessee.⁴

Death*

James William Fortenberry died on 12 May 1962 at Sevier, Tennessee, at age 59; no death record available; buried at the Pollard Cemetery in Sevier County.²

Family

Carrie Lenora Fugate b. 6 Jul 1907, d. 28 May 1943

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1443] Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Sevier County Cemeteries, Pollard.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.

Elbert A. Fortenberry¹

M, b. 24 February 1904, d. 17 January 1963

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

3 Nov 2014

Birth*

Elbert A. Fortenberry was born on 24 February 1904 at Union, Georgia.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 148, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, married 15 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Elbert A. Fortenberry appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.³

Marriage*

Elbert A. Fortenberry married Maude Ruby Coopey circa 1923 at New Jersey.⁴

Census*

Elbert A. Fortenberry and Maude Ruby Coopey appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 at Raritan Twp., Middlesex, New Jersey, ED 102, sheet 3B, occupation driver-milk truck, renting-$33 month.⁴

Census

Elbert A. Fortenberry and Maude Ruby Coopey appeared on the census of 15 April 1940 at Raritan Twp., Middlesex, New Jersey, ED 12-141, sheet 9B, occupation truck driver-fuel oil, owned home, 5 children.⁵

Marriage*

Elbert A. Fortenberry married Emma Gertrude Everhart in 1943.²

Death*

Elbert A. Fortenberry died on 17 January 1963 at Union, New Jersey, at age 58; buried at the Linden Cemetery.²

Family 1

Maude Ruby Coopey b. 20 Sep 1905, d. Aug 1981

Children

Cleo May Fortenberry⁴ b. 1926
Violet Fortenberry⁴ b. 1927
Alan Fortenberry⁴ b. 1928, d. b 1940
Jeannette Fortenberry⁵ b. 1931
Rudy Fortenberry⁵ b. 1932
Edgar Fortenberry⁵ b. 1934

Family 2

Emma Gertrude Everhart b. c 1910

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1940.

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry^1,2

F, b. 12 February 1906, d. 4 April 1965

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry was born on 12 February 1906 at Sevier, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 148, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, married 15 years, 7 children, 6 living.¹

(Witness) Census

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.³

Married Name

As of between 1930 and 1940,her married name was Ivester.⁴

Marriage*

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry married Baxter Allen Ivester between 1930 and 1940.⁴

(Witness) Census

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 54, sheet 5B, occupation none, renting-$20 month, 3 children, 1 nephew and 4 boarders.⁵

Death*

Alice Sue Evelyn Fortenberry died on 4 April 1965 at Clarkesville, Habersham, Georgia, at age 59.^6,4

Family

Baxter Allen Ivester b. 18 Apr 1907, d. 4 Nov 1981

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S995] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Dept., Georgia Death Records.

Edna Mae Fortenberry¹

F, b. 21 April 1909, d. 10 October 1989

Father

John Fortenberry² b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis² b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Edna Mae Fortenberry was born on 21 April 1909 at Sevier, Tennessee; listed as Irene E. in 1910 census.^2,3,4

(Witness) Census

She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 148, sheet 1B, occupation blacksmith-own shop, married 15 years, 7 children, 6 living.²

(Witness) Census

Edna Mae Fortenberry appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.⁵

Married Name

As of circa 1928,her married name was Pilant.³

Marriage*

Edna Mae Fortenberry married Charles Pilant circa 1928 at Tennessee.^3,6

Census*

Edna Mae Fortenberry and Charles Pilant appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, ED 54, sheet 6A, occupation sawyer-woodworking plant, renting-$6 month, no children.⁶

Death*

Edna Mae Fortenberry died on 10 October 1989 at Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, at age 80; buried at Thorngrove Cemetery (check.)⁴

Family

Charles Pilant b. 21 Apr 1901, d. Aug 1966

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1910, 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1910.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.

John Arthur Fortenberry¹

M, b. 24 September 1912, d. 14 December 1992

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

John Arthur Fortenberry was born on 24 September 1912 at Sevier, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

John Arthur Fortenberry appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 54, sheet 5B, occupation none, renting-$20 month, 3 children, 1 nephew and 4 boarders.³

Death*

John Arthur Fortenberry died on 14 December 1992 at Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, at age 80; alternate place Greenback, Loudon County; married Betsy Weems.^2,4

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.

Paul Henry Harrison Fortenberry^1,2

M, b. 15 February 1917, d. 14 July 1974

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

8 Aug 2007

Birth*

Paul Henry Harrison Fortenberry was born on 15 February 1917 at Sevier, Tennessee.^1,3

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.¹

(Witness) Census

Paul Henry Harrison Fortenberry appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 54, sheet 5B, occupation none, renting-$20 month, 3 children, 1 nephew and 4 boarders.⁴

Marriage*

Paul Henry Harrison Fortenberry married Betty J. Witt between 1940 and 1950 at Tennessee.⁵

Death*

Paul Henry Harrison Fortenberry died on 14 July 1974 at Tennessee at age 57; no location in SSDI.^5,3

Family

Betty J. Witt b. 15 May 1923, d. 24 Mar 2006

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1440] Dr. J. B. Turner, "Early Ancestry of N.E. GA Counties", Ancestral File.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1445] Unknown, "njdsvis", Ancestral File.

Oscar Lee Fortenberry¹

M, b. 11 December 1918, d. 21 December 1922

Father

John Fortenberry¹ b. 30 May 1870, d. 30 Dec 1937

Mother

Mary Elizabeth Davis¹ b. 16 Sep 1880, d. 11 Mar 1949

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Oscar Lee Fortenberry was born on 11 December 1918 at Sevier, Tennessee.^1,2

(Witness) Census

He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 District 12, Sevier, Tennessee, in the household of John Fortenberry and Mary Elizabeth Davis; ED 151, sheet 5A, occupation farmer, owned farm, 8 children at home.¹

Death*

Oscar Lee Fortenberry died on 21 December 1922 at Sevier, Tennessee, at age 4; no Sevier County death record; buried at Pollard Cemetery in Sevier County.²

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1443] Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Sevier County Cemeteries, Pollard.

Ruby Lee Sutton¹

F, b. 8 October 1909, d. 18 April 1996

Last Edited

26 Jul 2007

Birth*

Ruby Lee Sutton was born on 8 October 1909 at Polk, Tennessee.²

Married Name

As of 14 April 1927,her married name was Bowers.¹

Marriage*

She married Loy Raymond Bowers, son of William Carter Bowers and Emily Jane Fortenberry, on 14 April 1927 at Polk, Tennessee; by H.N. Bell, J.P.¹

Census*

Ruby Lee Sutton and Loy Raymond Bowers appeared on the census of 16 April 1930 at Newtown Copper Houses, Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, ED 11, sheet 16B, occupation electrician-copper plant, renting-$8.50 month, no radio, no children.³

Death*

Ruby Lee Sutton died on 18 April 1996 at Copperhill, Polk, Tennessee, at age 86; buried at Crestlawn Cemetery.^4,2

Family

Loy Raymond Bowers b. 17 Aug 1907, d. 10 Mar 1972

Citations

[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S1423] Jo Ann Garren Finnell, Cemeteries of Polk County, Tennessee, Crestlawn.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S44] Social Security Death Index.

Darcus Harris¹

F, b. 1884

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Darcus Harris was born in 1884 at North Carolina.²

Married Name

As of between 1911 and 1912,her married name was Collins.³

Marriage*

She married Hayden Collins between 1911 and 1912 at Tennessee.³

Married Name

As of 2 August 1923,her married name was Sosebee.¹

Marriage*

Darcus Harris married Joseph Asbury Sosebee, son of Thomas Andrew Sosebee and Mary Elizabeth Davis, on 2 August 1923 at Polk, Tennessee; by Rev. S.H. Johnstone; she was Mrs. Hayden Collins in the 1920 Polk County census.^1,3

Census*

Darcus Harris and Joseph Asbury Sosebee appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at Ducktown, Polk, Tennessee, ED 9, sheet 13A, occupation miner-copper mine, owned home valued at $800, stepdaughter Norma Collins lived with hthem.²

Family 1

Hayden Collins b. 1889

Child

Norma Collins⁴ b. 1915, d. 1960

Family 2

Joseph Asbury Sosebee b. 25 Mar 1879, d. 31 Aug 1956

Citations

[S1240] Viola H. Jones, Polk County Marriages.
[S1] Census of Population 1930.
[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Shady Grove Methodist.

Hayden Collins¹

M, b. 1889

Last Edited

25 Jul 2007

Birth*

Hayden Collins was born in 1889 at Tennessee.¹

Marriage*

He married Darcus Harris between 1911 and 1912 at Tennessee.¹

Family

Darcus Harris b. 1884

Child

Norma Collins² b. 1915, d. 1960

Citations

[S1] Census of Population 1920.
[S1277] Dale Elliott and C.T. Wimpey, Union County Cemetery Records, Shady Grove Methodist.