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Perry Green "Green" Byars

Male 1894 - 1968  (74 years)

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  1. 1.  Perry Green "Green" ByarsPerry Green "Green" Byars was born on 27 Jun 1894 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee (son of John Watson "Pa" Byars and Julia Lee Cantrell); died on 12 Dec 1968 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; was buried on 15 Dec 1968 in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.

    Perry married Vernia Elvira "Ma" Swindell on 4 Jan 1915 (CIVIL) in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Vernia (daughter of James Monroe "Mon" Swindle and Rebecca "Becky" Goodson) was born on 1 Jun 1894 in Green Briar Bend, White County, Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1985 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John Claybourne "Pete" Byars was born on 4 Jun 1916 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1987 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    2. Robert Lucile "Lucile" Byars was born on 6 Dec 1918 in Pa's House, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 23 Mar 2008 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 25 Mar 2008 in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    3. Fred Swindell Byars was born on 7 Dec 1920 in Moores College, DeKalb County, Tennssee; died on 19 Feb 1950 in Sherwood, Franklin County, Tennessee; was buried in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    4. Bessie Lee Byars was born on 8 Feb 1925 in Green Hill, Warren County, Tennessee; died on 12 Jul 2013 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 14 Jul 2013 in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    5. Eva Pearl "Pearl" Byars
    6. Margie Sue Byars was born on 21 Mar 1930 in Green Hill, Warren County, Tennessee; died on 7 Jan 1997 in Erie, Pennsylvania; was buried on 10 Jan 1997 in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Watson "Pa" ByarsJohn Watson "Pa" Byars was born on 30 Sep 1869 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (son of Elder Perry Green Byars and Ascenith Potter); died on 8 Apr 1931 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 9 Apr 1931 in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    John married Julia Lee Cantrell on 19 Jan 1893 in Pot Leg, DeKalb County, Tennessee. Julia (daughter of Robert Lee "Red Bob" Cantrell and Letta Ann "Lettie" Clonts) was born on 9 May 1876 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1949 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Julia Lee Cantrell was born on 9 May 1876 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (daughter of Robert Lee "Red Bob" Cantrell and Letta Ann "Lettie" Clonts); died on 15 Dec 1949 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 1. Perry Green "Green" Byars was born on 27 Jun 1894 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 12 Dec 1968 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; was buried on 15 Dec 1968 in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    2. Robert Lee "Bob" Byars was born on 6 May 1896 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 1979 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Keltonburg Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. Anna Lee "Annie" Byars was born on 27 Jan 1898 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 18 Oct 1996 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    4. Senith Mae "Senie" Byars was born on 9 Sep 1900 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Feb 1990 in DeLand, Volusia County, Florida; was buried in DeLand Memorial Gardens, DeLand, Volusia County, Florida.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elder Perry Green ByarsElder Perry Green Byars was born on 22 Nov 1845 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (son of Harrel Byars and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magness); died on 25 Feb 1908 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Perry married Ascenith Potter on 20 Feb 1866 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Ascenith (daughter of Watson Cantrell Potter and Harriet Magness) was born on 14 Oct 1844 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1913 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ascenith PotterAscenith Potter was born on 14 Oct 1844 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (daughter of Watson Cantrell Potter and Harriet Magness); died on 24 Oct 1913 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. William Harrell "Harrell" Byars, Sr. was born on 21 Nov 1867 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 1947 in Marion County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    2. 2. John Watson "Pa" Byars was born on 30 Sep 1869 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 8 Apr 1931 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 9 Apr 1931 in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. Joseph Lee "Joe" Byars was born on 27 Oct 1871 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 29 Apr 1942 in Oroville, Butte County, California; was buried on 2 May 1942 in Old Oroville Cemetery, Oroville, Butte County, California.
    4. Floyd Byars was born on 6 Aug 1873 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 8 Sep 1966 in Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; was buried in Stroud Cemetery, Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.
    5. Julius Ceasar "Ceasar" Byars was born on 8 Jun 1875 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 18 Mar 1944 in Denton, Denton County, Texas; was buried on 20 Mar 1944 in Roselawn Memorial Park, Denton, Denton County, Texas.
    6. L(eander) Poper "Pope" Byars was born on 27 Jun 1877 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 1945 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas; was buried in Burkburnett Cemetery, Burkburnett, Wichita County, Texas.
    7. Samuel Thomas Byars was born on 13 Feb 1879 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died before 1952.
    8. Perry Green "Doc" Byars, Jr. was born on 13 Feb 1879 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Dec 1958 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Mount View Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    9. Mary Elizabeth Byars was born on 8 Mar 1881 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1952 in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    10. Harriet Etta Byars was born on 30 Oct 1882 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 15 Oct 1933 in Seven Springs Hotel, DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

  3. 6.  Robert Lee "Red Bob" Cantrell was born in 0Jul 1849 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (son of Peter Green Cantrell and Mary E. "Polly" Cantrell); died in 1878 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Keltonburg Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Robert married Letta Ann "Lettie" Clonts on 15 Dec 1870 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Letta (daughter of John William Clonts, Sr. and Mahala Caroline Hembree) was born on 15 Jun 1851 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; died on 14 Jan 1918 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 16 Jan 1918 in Central State Hospital Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Letta Ann "Lettie" Clonts was born on 15 Jun 1851 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia (daughter of John William Clonts, Sr. and Mahala Caroline Hembree); died on 14 Jan 1918 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 16 Jan 1918 in Central State Hospital Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mary Helen Cantrell was born on 25 Mar 1872 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 1899 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Fuston Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    2. John Arval "Arval" Cantrell was born on 14 Mar 1874 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1918 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried on 19 Aug 1918 in Fuston Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. 3. Julia Lee Cantrell was born on 9 May 1876 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1949 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Harrel Byars was born in 1825 in Warren County, Tennessee (son of Burgess Harrelson "Harrel" Byars and Jane "Jennie" Gill); died in BY 18 Sep 1846 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Harrel married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magness in (~1846) in (DeKalb County) Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of Perry Green "Old Grandsir" Magness and Mary "Polly" Cantrell) was born on 11 Jan 1830 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1891 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magness was born on 11 Jan 1830 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (daughter of Perry Green "Old Grandsir" Magness and Mary "Polly" Cantrell); died on 24 Sep 1891 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. 4. Elder Perry Green Byars was born on 22 Nov 1845 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 1908 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

  3. 10.  Watson Cantrell Potter was born on 15 Feb 1815 in DeKalb County, Tennessee (son of Tilman Potter and Elizabeth Cantrell); died on 20 Jul 1891 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Watson married Harriet Magness on 5 Jan 1834 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. Harriet (daughter of Perry Green "Old Grandsir" Magness and Mary "Polly" Cantrell) was born on 2 Jun 1817 in Indiana; died on 10 Jul 1866 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Harriet Magness was born on 2 Jun 1817 in Indiana (daughter of Perry Green "Old Grandsir" Magness and Mary "Polly" Cantrell); died on 10 Jul 1866 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth Potter was born on 2 Oct 1834 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1894 in Warren County, Tennessee.
    2. Thomas Benton Potter was born on 11 Jul 1837 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 25 Nov 1898 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Smithville Town Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. Laura A. Potter was born on 19 Jul 1837 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 0___ 1898 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    4. William Carroll Potter was born on 30 Nov 1839 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1901 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Smithville Town Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    5. Sarah A. "Sallie" Potter was born on 10 Oct 1840 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Aug 1847 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    6. Perry Green Potter was born on 2 Sep 1842 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 16 Mar 1924 in Dibrell, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 17 Mar 1924 in Webb Cemetery, Bluff Springs, Warren County, Tennessee.
    7. 5. Ascenith Potter was born on 14 Oct 1844 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 Oct 1913 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in New Bildad Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    8. Paralee Potter was born on 4 Jul 1846 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 Dec 1894 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Seven Springs Cemetery, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha J(ane) "Mattie" Potter was born on 25 Feb 1848 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    10. Hannah J. Potter was born on 1 Jul 1850 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 0___ 1851 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    11. Samantha Potter was born on 28 Dec 1851 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 May 1895 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    12. Elder Leander Poper "LP" Potter was born on 14 Mar 1854 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 27 May 1911 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Webb Cemetery, Bluff Springs, Warren County, Tennessee.
    13. Helen Josephine "Josie" Potter was born on 24 Feb 1856 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 29 Dec 1911 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    14. Cordelia "Dobie or Delia" Potter was born on 22 Apr 1859 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 30 Mar 1888 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  Peter Green Cantrell was born on 7 Jul 1806 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina (son of Isaac Cantrell, Sr. and Nancy Cantrell); died on 15 Jan 1868 in Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Fuston Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Peter married Mary E. "Polly" Cantrell in 1828 in Warren County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Cantrell and Charity Legat) was born on 6 May 1808 in Sink Creek, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 1888 in DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Mary E. "Polly" Cantrell was born on 6 May 1808 in Sink Creek, DeKalb County, Tennessee (daughter of Benjamin Cantrell and Charity Legat); died on 23 Jan 1888 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Isaac Cantrell was born in 0___ 1830 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 15 Jun 1869 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    2. Nancy Cantrell was born in 0___ 1832 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 0___ 1858 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. Benjamin A. Cantrell was born in 0___ 1835 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 22 Nov 1883 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Fuston Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    4. Peter Horry Cantrell was born on 16 Oct 1835 in Sink Creek, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 16 Oct 1905 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Concord Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee.
    5. Thomas Jefferson "Jefferson" Cantrell was born in 0___ 1838 in Sink Creek, DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in Crawford County, Arkansas; was buried in Albert Smith Cemetery, Natural Dam, Crawford County, Arkansas.
    6. Sarah Jane "Sary" Cantrell was born on 7 Mar 1839 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 1896 in (DeKalb County) Tennessee.
    7. William Lafayette "Bill" Cantrell was born on 30 Dec 1841 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1919 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Fuston Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    8. John Calvin Cantrell was born on 6 Oct 1844 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    9. Leonard Cantrell was born in 1846 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    10. 6. Robert Lee "Red Bob" Cantrell was born in 0Jul 1849 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 1878 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Keltonburg Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    11. Mary Ellen Cantrell was born on 22 Feb 1852 in (DeKalb County) Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1922 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee.
    12. Malissa B. Cantrell was born on 1 Sep 1839 in (DeKalb County) Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1907 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, White County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  John William Clonts, Sr. was born on 16 Feb 1804 in Burke County, North Carolina (son of Christian Clontz and Margaret "Peggy" Neal); died on 19 Jul 1879 in Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried in Cartecay United Methodist Church Cemetery (old), Gilmer County, Georgia.

    John married Mahala Caroline Hembree on 6 Mar 1850 in McMinn County, Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of James Madison "Mat or Nat" Hembree and Nancy Floyd) was born on 3 Nov 1829 in Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 24 Jul 1909 in Santa Louca, Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried in (Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mahala Caroline Hembree was born on 3 Nov 1829 in Rutherford County, North Carolina (daughter of James Madison "Mat or Nat" Hembree and Nancy Floyd); died on 24 Jul 1909 in Santa Louca, Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried in (Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia).
    Children:
    1. 7. Letta Ann "Lettie" Clonts was born on 15 Jun 1851 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; died on 14 Jan 1918 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 16 Jan 1918 in Central State Hospital Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    2. Margaret Clementine "Clementine" Clonts was born on 17 Nov 1852 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; died on 6 Apr 1920 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia; was buried in Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.
    3. John William Clonts, Jr. was born on 25 Sep 1854 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; died in 1925 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried in Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, Ellijah, Gilmer County, Georgia.
    4. James Michael Asbury "Mike" Clonts was born on 18 Jun 1857 in Gilmer County, Georgia; died on 17 Sep 1939 in Gilmer County, Georgia; was buried in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Gilmer County, Georgia.
    5. Sarah Jane "Jane" Clonts was born on 17 Nov 1859 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia; died on 5 Dec 1925 in Isabella, Polk County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Dec 1925 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia.
    6. Samuel A(sbury) Clonts was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia.
    7. Mary Elizabeth Clonts was born in 0Feb 1868 in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia.


Generation: 5

  1. 16.  Burgess Harrelson "Harrel" Byars was born in 1779 in Buncombe County, North Carolina (son of Nathan Byars and Drucilla Harrelson); died on 13 Feb 1874 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Byars Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee.

    Burgess married Jane "Jennie" Gill in (~ 1804) in (Rowan County, North Carolina). Jane (daughter of Joseph Gill, Jr. and Sarah LNU) was born in 0___ 1785 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 0___ 1867 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Byars Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 17.  Jane "Jennie" Gill was born in 0___ 1785 in Rowan County, North Carolina (daughter of Joseph Gill, Jr. and Sarah LNU); died in 0___ 1867 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Byars Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Joseph Gill Byars was born on 28 Feb 1805 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina; died on 1 May 1873 in Concord, Adams County, Illinois; was buried in Orton Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois.
    2. John Logan Byars was born on 5 Nov 1805 in Buncombe County, North Carolina; died on 7 Jun 1854 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried on 8 Jun 1854 in Byars Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee.
    3. Nathan Byars was born on 27 Dec 1808 in Warren County, Tennessee; died on 12 Jan 1894 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Byars Cemetery, Warren County, Tennessee.
    4. Drucilla Byars was born on 15 Sep 1811 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina; died on 7 Oct 1853 in Clayton, Adams County, Illinois; was buried in Orton Cemetery, Timewell, Brown County, Illinois.
    5. Martha Byars was born on 22 Mar 1813 in Warren County, Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1877; was buried in Athens City Cemetery, Athens, Limestone County, Alabama.
    6. FNU Byars was born in ~ 1820 in Warren County, Tennessee.
    7. Jane Byars was born in 0___ 1822 in Warren County, Tennessee.
    8. 8. Harrel Byars was born in 1825 in Warren County, Tennessee; died in BY 18 Sep 1846 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    9. Elizabeth Byars was born in 1820-1825 in Warren County, Tennessee.
    10. Mary M. Byars was born on 31 Mar 1828 in Warren County, Tennessee; died on 31 Aug 1897 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Webb Cemetery, Bluff Springs, Warren County, Tennessee.
    11. FNU Byars was born in 1830-1835 in Warren County, Tennessee.

  3. 18.  Perry Green "Old Grandsir" MagnessPerry Green "Old Grandsir" Magness was born on 23 May 1796 in Rutherford County, North Carolina (son of George Magness and Mary "Polly" Durham); died on 1 Mar 1884 in Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Martin Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Perry married Mary "Polly" Cantrell in 1815 in Warren County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Richard Cantrell and Constance "Polly" Bethel) was born on 20 Jul 1799 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina; died on 3 Jan 1863 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Martin Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 19.  Mary "Polly" Cantrell was born on 20 Jul 1799 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina (daughter of Richard Cantrell and Constance "Polly" Bethel); died on 3 Jan 1863 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Martin Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    Children:
    1. Constance Maud "Connie" Magness was born on 15 May 1815 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1904 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Old Bildad Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    2. 11. Harriet Magness was born on 2 Jun 1817 in Indiana; died on 10 Jul 1866 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    3. Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Magness was born on 12 Sep 1819 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1890 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    4. Bethel C(antrell) Magness was born on 14 Aug 1821 in (DeKalb County, Tennessee); died on 25 Aug 1846 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Martin Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    5. William Hall "Bill" Magness was born on 15 Feb 1824 in (DeKalb County) Tennessee; died on 2 Sep 1891 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.
    6. Elder Perry Green Magness, Jr. was born on 26 Jan 1826 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 25 Sep 1876 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    7. Mary Jane Magness was born on 20 Feb 1828 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 12 Feb 1908 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Potter Cemetery, Keltonburg, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    8. 9. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Magness was born on 11 Jan 1830 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1891 in DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    9. Martha Magness was born on 15 Dec 1831 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 1 Mar 1897 in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee; was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee.
    10. Captain Leroy Jackson "Cain" Magness was born on 4 Jun 1834 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 11 May 1906 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Aaron Cantrell Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    11. Charlotte B(laine) Magness was born on 19 Nov 1836 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died on 20 Jul 1907 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Edward Robinson Cemetery, DeKalb County, Tennessee.
    12. Richard Marion "Dick" Magness was born on 15 Jan 1839 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; died in 0May 1884 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee.

  5. 20.  Tilman Potter was born in 0___ 1792 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina (son of Ephraim Potter and Sarah Corey); died on 9 May 1841 in DeKalb County, Tennessee; was buried in Tilman Potter Cemetery, DeKalb County, Tennessee.

    Tilman married Elizabeth Cantrell in 1809 in (DeKalb County, Tennessee). Elizabeth (daughter of Abraham Cantrell and