Ezekiel WATERS, Jr. 1784-1872
SARRETT/SARRATT/SURRATT Families of America (SFA)©
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d. Tennessee
Ezekiel WATERS, Jr. 1784-1872, age 88yrs

Sixth Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.]
Ezekiel WATERS, Jr.,
(2nd Son of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
(1Gs/o Thomas Waters, Jr. and Unknown Wife) of NC. to Knox Co., KY. to Sevier Co., TN.
(2Gs/o Thomas, Sr. & Unknown Wife Waters) of Northampton Co., VA. to Caswell Co., NC.
(3Gs/o William & Isabel (Harmanson) Waters) of Hampton, Elizabeth City, VA. to Northampton Co., VA
(4Gs/o Edward,1 & Grace (O'NEELL) Waters of Armiger, England to Elizabeth City, VA. The American Progeniter!
Need Photo of born about 1784, Caswell Co., NC. per [REF: #8 & Headstone]
born about 1782, Caswell Co., NC. per [REF: #39]
Died on 20 Jun. 1872, at the age of 88 years, Sevier Co., TN.
Buried: Next to wife, "Boyds Creek Cemetery", Boyds Creek Section of Sevier County, TN. [See: Cem.Rec.]
At a25y he married about 1809 (Based on birth of oldest child) to: [See: m.rec.]
Need Photo of 22 year old Miss Nancy MANESS/MANIS [REF: #24]
(d/o M/M MANESS/MANIS)
b. __ ___ 1787, NC. per [REF: #8] & Headstone]
d. 02 Jul 1870, at 83 years of age, in Sevier Co., TN;
Buried: "Boyds Cemetery", Northwest of the town of Sevierville, TN. [See: Cem.Rec.]
Typical Marriage Ceremony - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo  They had 7 Children born to this Union:
  (2 Sons & 5 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.1 1st Dau:   Rebecca WATERS,  TN. c1810-18?? a??yrs ??.  Not Traced! a40yrs 1850 Census,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.2 2nd Dau:   Frances "Fanny" WATERS,  TN? *1812-1900 a79yrs TN.  m. c1837 1st Jackson HAGGARD,   1Ch.
 "2nd Marriage"  "2nd Marriage"  "2nd Marriage"  m. *1841 2nd James D. SARRETT,   5Ch.
 "3rd Marriage"  "3rd Marriage"  "3rd Marriage"  m. *1881 3rd Rev. Wm. R. ATCHLEY,   0Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3 3rd Dau:   Nancy WATERS,  KY. c1814-1910 a90yrs TN.  m. c1847 Edoniza THOMAS,   7Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.4 1st Son:   John,4 WATERS,  TN. c1820-18?? a??yrs TN.  Not Traced! a20yrs was Not in 1850 Census,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.5 2nd Son:   Royal/Riley? WATERS,  NC? c1821-18?? a??yrs ??.  m. c1842 Nancy Unknown,   3Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6 4th Dau:   Mary B. "Polly" WATERS,  TN. c1823-18?? a??yrs ??.  m. c1831 James COWDEN,   8Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.7 5th Dau:   Elizabeth WATERS,  TN. c1825-18?? a??yrs ??.  m. c1845 Elijah BALLARD,   9Ch.
  33    Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 

 Possible Record Problem# 1
 It is the opinion of this writer that Ezekiel WATERS, Jr. was born in the Caswell County, North Carolina and is a descendent of the WATERS Family of Northampton, Virginia...although total proof, has not been documented.... the search is still on.
 Sue (Shelley) PARTON, (dec'd) tells us Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF: #42] that she has been told that this WATERS Family by Mrs. Irene (Douglas) Ingle, Daughter of "Bettie" (Sarrett) Douglas, GrandDaughter of "Fanny" (Waters) Haggard Sarrett, is that:
"her GrandMother was 1/4 Cherokee Indian." This would mean that one of either Ezekiel Waters or his Wife Nancy (Maness/Manis) Waters was a "Full-Blooded Cherokee Indian", which has NOT been documented by this writer.
 Sue later sent us a letter that she has verified this Indian connection and said some of our (Indian "Waters") people had gone to the Oklahoma Indian Reservation in Oklahoma on the "Trail of Tears". but when I asked for her source of "Proof" on this, she declined to inform me...prsjr
This writer has not found any record of Marriage, or determine the names or location of Nancy (MANIS/MANESS) WATERS parents. Their were NO MANIS/MANES listed in the 1784 State Census or the 1790 Federal Census of Caswell Co., N.C....the search is still on...prs

 1805 ~ Tax Rolls, Blount County, Tennessee
 Ezekiel WATERS and Family, can be found on the "Tax Records"
 Source: Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF: #24] Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: Blount Co., Tennessee.

U.S. Federal Census  Ezekiel WATERS, Sr. can be found with Family:
 1810 Census Knox Co., Kentucky
 [Roll: M252_0007; Page: 68; Image: 00077; Line:# 007, F.Grp. 00011-10101]

 Ezekiel WATERS, Sr age 58yrs b. 1752 NC. (Free White Males 45 and Over)
 Wife: (Not Named), age 58yrs, b. 1752 NC. (Free White Females 45 and Over)
 Free White Males 26 to 44)
 Free White Females 16 to 25)
 Free White Females Under 10)
 1   Number of Household Members Under 16)
 3   Number of Household Members Over 25)
 5   Number of Household Members)
     #1. 1st Son: John WATERS, 40yrs b. c1770 NC. Line:# 003
     #3. 3nd Son: Ezekiel WATERS, 26yrs b. cc1784 NC. (Living in Blount Co., Tenn. Census N/A)
     #4. 3rd Son: Enoch WATERS, 24yrs b. c1786 NC. Line:# 005
  In the 1810 Census, Ezekiel WATERS, 26yrs, was living in Blount Co., TN., his parents and two Brothers can be found in the Third Federal Population Census for Knox Co., Kentucky, Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF: #28] "(Knox Co. Kentucky was formed from Lincoln Co. in 1799. Knox Co. is located at the Southeastern part of Kentucky, North of the "Cumberland River", which is one county North of the Tennessee State boundary line)...prs)

 1820 ~ Petition, Roane County, Tennessee
 Ezekiel WATERS, signed a Petition in "Roane County", Tennessee.
 (Roane Co. was formed from Knox Co., Tenn. in 1801)
 The exact date of Ezekiel & Nancy (MANESS) WATERS moving to Sevier County, Tennessee (Sevier Co. formed from Jefferson Co. in 1794) from Roane Co., TN. has not been demonstrated.
 Source: Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF: #24] Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: Roane Co., Tennessee.

 18?? ~ Timeline
 The oldest child and 1st. daughter REBECCA WATERS, in the 1850 Census listed as being born 1806 in Tenn, which narrows down the time of leaving NC. before 1806 and being in Blount Co., TN. to the 1810 Census.

The 2nd. child, 2nd Daughter FRANCIS "Fannie" (WATERS) HAGGARD, SARRETT, listed birthplace b. 1812 as the following:
1850, b. Tennessee;
1860, b. Kentucky;
1870, b. Kentucky;
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- 1880, b. Tennessee and "Unknown" for her parents.
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- 1900, b. Tennessee, and both Parents born in Tennessee!
She was was "Illiterate" she could Not Read or Write! per 1900 census.
This is not consistent enough to make determantion!...prs

The 3rd. child, 3rd. Daughter Nancy (WATERS) THOMAS, list her birthplace b. 1814 in Tennessee for all Census 1850 to 1900.

The 4th child ROYAL WATERS, in the 1850 Census list he was born 1821, in North Carolina, which is not consistent with being in Roane Co., TN in 1821.

The youngest daughter ELIZABETH WATERS was listed as being born in Tenn. This would confirm them in Tennessee, prior to 1825.

FIRST RECORD IN SEVIER Co., TENNESSEE: 1830 We can find Ezekiel (46 yrs) & wife Nancy (MANESS) 43 yrs. WATERS listed in the 1830 Census 3 , for Sevier County, Tenn. They were farming, (Owning No Slaves), along with their children. Based on the "limited" amount of information in this census the following is constructed as much as possible by this writer: H/H Ezekiel WATTERS, (40 to 50) age 46, No Slaves owned. Wife: Nancy (MANESS), (40 to 50) age 43, b. c1787 1. 1st Dau: Rebecca Waters, (20 to 30) age 20, b. c1810 2. 2nd Dau: Francis Waters, (15 to 20) age 18, b. c1812 3. 3rd Dau: Polly Waters, (15 to 20) age 17, b. c1813 4. 1st Son: John Waters, (10 to 15) age 10, b. c1820 5. 2nd Son: Royal Waters, (05 to 10) age 9, b. c1821 6. 4th Dau: Nancy Waters, (05 to 10) age 7, b. c1823 7. 5th Dau: Elizabeth Waters, ( 5 to 10) age 5, b. c1825

A Survey has been found for Ezekiel WATERS, age 55, which shows he all ready owned property, before this 1833, Survey adjoining Old lines of 4 & 5; "Entered on 100 acres", prior to 12th. Feb. 1833, "along the branch of what is now called "Calf Branch" off of Knobb Creek, South of the Boyds Creek Cemetery, on Knobb Creek Road. The Chain Carriers were not listed.

Ezekiel WATERS STATE OF TENNESSEE SEVIER COUNTY Surveyor Book 1, Page 383 By virtue of Entry No. 950 dated 12th. February, 1833. I have surveyed for Ezekiel WATERS, One Hundred (100) acres of land in said county on the Waters of Second Knob Creek, beginning at a White Oak: 1. Running down the creek North, 71, East 30 Poles to a Stake, on or near Ezekiel WATERS old line; 2. North 29, East 17 Poles, to a Stake; 3. North 59, East 42 Poles to a bunch of Buckeys on the bank of the Second Knob Creek; 4. North 7, East 40 Poles to a Stake & Dogwood at or near the lower corner of Ezekiel WATERS old survey; 5. North 31, West 26 Poles to a White Oak; 6. North 22, West 22 Poles to a White Oak, a corner to DAVID LEGERNWOOD, there with the same; 7. South 55, West 84 Poles to a Red Oak; 8. South 32, West 62 Poles to a Stake and Post Oak; 9. South 10, West 80 Poles to a Stake; 10. ____ , West 105 Poles to a Stake, a corner to said DAVID LEGERWOOD, then with said line; 11. South 12, East 115 Poles to a Stake; 12. North 41, East 226 Poles to a Stake near the house, 13. Then a direct line to the beginning. Surveyed 28, March, 1837 by JOHN MULLENDORE, Co., Surveyor

NOTES: In the 1850 Census, F.G. 687; JOHN MULLENDORE, age 49, b. c1801, TN; His Wife DIALITHA (ROGERS) MULLENDORE, age [REF: #39, b. 1819, TN. listed Occupation "Farmer", with 9 children; with MARY MULLENRORE, age 50, b. 1800 and LAVATOR WEAR, age 29, Teacher. DAVID LEGERWOOD, was listed age (60 to 70) in the 1840 Census as a neighbor, but could not be found in the 1850 Census.

Ezekiel WATERS was [REF: #04 listed in the 1837 Sevier County, Tenn. Tax List, for the 10th. Civil District. (West of Sevierville, Boyds Creek Section). In the 1840 Census, [REF: #05 for Sevier County, TN. we find Ezekiel and wife Nancy (MANESS) WATERS, living as "Head of Household" consisting of [REF: #06 family members; Owning No Slaves. The adjoining neighbors were the Senior DAVID LEDGERWOOD (age 60 to 70) on one side and the younger JANSON LEDGERWOOD (age 20 to 30) on the next. Again with the limited information available in this 1840 Census (Only the "Head of Family" is listed) the following is speculated. H/H Ezekiel WATERS (50 to 60) age 56 yrs., b. 1784 Wife: Nancy (MANESS) (50 to 60) age 53 yrs., b. 1787 1. 1st Dau: REBECCA (20 to 30) age 30 yrs., b. 1810 6. 3rd Dau: M. Betsy (15 to 20) age 17 yrs., b. 1823 7. 5th Dau: ELIJAH BALLARD (20 to 30) age 19 yrs., b. 1821 7. 5th Dau: ELIZABETH WATERS (10 to 15) age 15 yrs., b. 1825

NOTE: Elizabeth Waters, later married Elijah Ballard; See BALLARD Family Profile; Daughter Frances "Fannie" Waters, had Married (c1837) Jackson Haggard; See HAGGARD Family Profile.

1840 Census: Son [REF: #06 JOHN WATERS, was living four farms away from his parents, with his own family. The BENJAMIN MANAS/MANUS family living on one side and the THOMAS MORGAN? on the other: JOHN WATERS, (20 to 30) "He was 20 yrs., b. 1820" Female (20 to 30), Could be his Wife Unknown Name. Female (30 to 40), Could be his Mother-in-law?

1840 Census: Son 7 ROYAL WATER, was living 15 farm visitation away from his parents, with his own family. The JAMES DELAZER? family living on one side and the ROBERT BAITS on the other. ROYAL WATERS, (20 to 30) "He was 19 yrs., b. 1821" Female, (20 to 30) Wife Nancy (Unknown) was 19 yrs., b. 1821" Male, (5 Under) Son believed to have died prior to 1850 Census.

With the 1850 Census F.G. #885 8 for Sevier County, Tenn more information is found, such as children names, Occupation, Land Value, Place of Birth, etc. We find Ezekiel & Nancy (MANESS) WATERS, farming a small farm, with a $200 value. Their adjoining neighbors were BENJAMIN & Nancy (SHAMBLIN) THOMAS (both 44 yrs. of age, F.G #884), and JOHN & MARTHA MOORE, of South Carolina. (F.G.#886) Also living on the farm was daughter ELIZABETH (WATERS) BALLARD, age 25 yrs. along with her husband ELIJAH BALLARD, age 29 yrs. and their three children. Based on this 1850 Census the only person over 20 years of age, who could "Read or Write" was son-in-law ELIJAH BALLARD. Family No. Name, Age B/Date Occup. Land B/Place Ezekiel WATERS 66, 1784 NC. FARMER, $220 Nancy (MANESS), 63, 1787, NC. REBECCA WATERS, 40 ,1810, TENN. ELIJAH BALARD, 29 ,1821, FARMER TENN. ELIZABETH (WATERS) BALARD 25, 1825 TENN. JOHN BALARD, 5, 1845 ,TENN. JAMES BALARD , 4, 1846, TENN. Nancy BALARD, 3, 1847, TENN.

In the [REF:#10] 1860 Census, for Sevier County, TN. we find Ezekiel and wife Nancy (MANESS) WATERS, at ages 77, and 73 years. Living with their daughter ELIZABETH (WATERS) BALLARD and family on the "Waters Homeplace" in the Boyds Section of Sevier County. Husband ELIJAH BALLARD, age 40 was listed as "Head of Household", farm had increased to $1,200, with personal value of $998.

In the [REF:#13] 1870 Census (F.G. #1) the Son-in-law ELIJAH BALLARD, was listed as "Head of Household" and his wife ELIZABETH (WATERS) BALLARD (5th. Dau) and family. We also find the wife of Ezekiel WATERS, Nancy (MANESS) WATERS, at 83 years, was listed occupation "Keeping House". This Census was taken on the 31st. of August, 1870, by E. H. KAINNA? Other records list 2 (and her "Headstone list 02 July 1870) that Nancy (MANESS) WATERS, died on the 02 Jul., 1870, and was buried in the Boyds Creek Cemetery. This conflict indicate's she died some 1 month and 29 days BEFORE the 1870 Census. Ezekiel WATERS, at 87 years was listed 13 as "Working on Farm". He died 2 years later on 2 20 Jun. 1872, at age 88. He was buried along with his wife of some 61 years (1809-1870).

 BOYD�S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH
 By: Mary Ruth Reed, Oct 25, 1989

Boyds Creek Baptist Church and Boyds Creek Cemetery, Vicinity Map! by Paul R.  Sarrett, Jr. Dated: April 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Boyds Creek Baptist Church, Vicinity Map! by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: April 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Boyds Creek Baptist Church, Street View! by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dated: Jan 05, 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Boyds Creek Baptist Church, Street View! FAG by: Kathy Neal King, 4/21/2005  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Boyds Creek Baptist Church, Street View! FAG by: Kathy Neal King, 4/21/2005  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!  
     Boyd�s Creek Baptist Church stands on the grounds of the historic ARW battle of Boyd�s Creek, 16 December 1780. In the late 1700s the Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists took turns meeting in the Rock House Cave, a large cave in a rock bluff near the entrance of Boyd�s Creek into the French Broad River. In 1784 Jonathan Mulkey and Lewis Rice, pioneer Baptist preachers, held a revival at Rock House Cave but the oldest available records are dated 1802. Because Baptists were meeting and holding revivals in the late 1700s, it is likely that the church was older than the registered organization date.
     Elijah ROGERS was pastor for over 30 years beginning in 1810. He reportedly held a baptismal service in the Tennessee River at Knoxville in 1825 before a crowd of 3,000, the first baptism in the city of Knoxville.
     The first meeting house, a log cabin, was burned by the Indians in 1803 and a brick building took its place but fell down in 1848. Members built a frame church house that stood for 98 years, until 1947. The present brick church and 14-room educational building is the result of local labor and free help by the members who cut the timber, logged and sawed it and worked on the building. Charles Smith was the contractor.
     Among the many loyal members serving the church through the years were: William Johnson, John Ammsnet, and James Randels, Baptist Association representatives; Reverend ROGERS, Rise Levy, and Joel Haggard, messengers to the Tennessee Baptist Convention in August, 1814, 0. R. Ownby, deacon; Brother William Chandler, who moved each male member be assessed 25 cents for the church upkeep; Elder William Hodges, Rufus Criswell and David McCroskey, in whose homes the church met while without a building; Theron Hodges, Mrs. Reece ROGERS, 0. R. Ownby, and Virgil Allen, committee to get the church wired and choose fixtures for the lights; J. R. Dykes, W. Householder, J. J. Wade, and J. C. Lineburger, delegates to Chilhowee Association in 1903; Brother Sawyer, Sunday School Superintendent; D. A. Gossett, Assistant Sunday School Superintendent; Annie Householder, Secretary; Maude Norton, Assistant; A. W. Mize, Choirister, in 1904; Pauline Hodges, BYPU leader in 1924.
     The 1943 building committee included Charles H. Smith, Edd Hodges, C. A. Tipton, J. F. Synder, 0. R. Ownby, and Clifford Widner. September 5, 1948, Reverend A. A. Carlton, pastor, baptized Mamie Hodges, Nancy Ingle, Jacqueline Greene, Edna Hodges, Patsy Douglas, Shirley Gossett, and James Hardin.
     When the old pastorium was sold and a building committee appointed to promote building a new home for the pastor in 1972, the committee included Jackie McCarter, and Kenneth Gibson. The church bought a lot from Mr. and Mrs. Theron Hodges, and the new home was ready for Pastor S. Ralph Clevenger and family in November 1973. Ministers ordained at Boyd�s Creek: Brother Levy, Brother Joel Haggard, H. L. Houk, N. B. Houk, N. B. Goforth, H. G. Gossett, P.M. Atchley, J. H. Martan, and J. R. Dykes.
     Pastors of Boyd�s Creek: Elijah ROGERS, Samuel Love, James Langford, William Billew, William Burnette, John Russell, John H. Martan, Noah Corum, P. M. Atchley, George W. Brewer, David H. Manly, E. L. Tittsworth, H. C. Hamstead, J. R. Cox, James F. Hale, J. Robert Dykes, Sam C. Atchley, William H. Hodges, Luther Chiles, J. A. Phillips, R. H. Lambright, W. A. Masterson, J. T. Barbee, T. T. Lewis, H. C. Adkins, Pryor M. Allen, George Hinchey, 0. M. Drinnen, Vaughn Johnson, Floyd Harrill, J. H. Smothers, Harry T. Copeland, A. A. Carlton, and Luther Clark. Sam B. Conner, Grover W. Splawn, Fred J. Wohlwend, William F. Keebler, James Ivey (Interim), and S. Ralph Clevenger. These pastors served during the years from 1802 through 1973.
     The pastor now 1989 is Reverend Ruble Thompson.
 Source:
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: TN-GenWeb.com "The Battle of Boyd's Creek ~ 16 Dec 1780"
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: Family History 101, "The Battle of Boyd's Creek December 8, 1780 at the French Broad River, Tennessee"
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: TN-Genealogy.net, "The Battle of Boyd's Creek, by Hugh Allen 24 Feb. 2010"

Boyds Creek Cemetery, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee 37876

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Street Views
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"Father"
Ezekiel WATERS --->
Died June 20, 1872, age 88 years
Boyds Creek Cemetery, Headstone of Ezeliel WATERS, by Paul R.  Sarrett, Jr. Dated: April 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Boyds Creek Cemetery, Headstone of Nancy (Manis) WATERS, by Paul R.  Sarrett, Jr. Dated: April 2011  - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   "Mother"
<---Nancy (Manis) WATERS,
Died July 2, 1870, age 83yrs
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: FAGrave.com Map! GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 35.91500, Longitude: -83.68080
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 Driving Directions from Sevierville, TN to Boyds Creek Cemetery
 19 mins; Winfield Dunn Pkwy and TN-338 S/Boyds Creek Hwy. ~ 11.5 miles
 1.)   Head west on E Main St toward Emert Ave. ~ 0.3 miles
 2.)   Turn right at Winfield Dunn Pkwy. ~ 4.4 miles
 3.)   Turn left at TN-338 S/Boyds Creek Hwy. ~ 6.6 miles
 4.)   Turn right at Jim Fain Rd. 0.2 miles
 5.)   Cemetery is on your Left.

The following are the children of:
Ezekiel, Jr. and Nancy (MANESS) WATERS:


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.1]
Need Photo of Rebecca WATERS,
(1st Dau of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandDau of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. about 1810, Location Unknown in Tennessee;
Was identified, age 20yrs living with her parents in the 1830 Census.
Was identified, age 30yrs living with her parents in the 1840 Census.
Was identified, age 40yrs living with her parents in the 1850 Census.
Never married? Death date and location is Unknown.
Is NOT listed in the "Shadow of the Smokies" Cemetery Book [REF: #2]
Need more information.


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.2]
Need Photo of Frances "Fanny" WATERS,
(2nd Dau of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandDau of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. 14 Feb. 1812, believed to be in TN or KY.;
d. 29 Nov. 1900, at the age 79yrs, 9m, 15 days, in Sevier Co., TN.;
She is buried in the Alder Branch Cemetery, (just off Hwy. 66, between Catlettsburg and Servierville, TN.; )
She is identified, a18y living with her parents in the 1830 Census.
She married, three times, all in Sevier Co., TN.
1st   Marriage: c1837 21 year old Jackson HAGGARD, 1Ch.
2nd Marriage: *1841 22 year old James D. SARRETT, 5Ch. (My GGGrand-Father)
3rd Marriage: *1881 68 year old Rev. William ATCHLEY, 0Ch.
Click on Thumbnail for Profile!  See Biographical Profile's:
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- Jackson HAGGARD Family for Continuation! (Fannie (Waters) 1st Husband, 1Ch.)
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- James D. SARRETT Family for Continuation! (Fannie (Waters) 2nd Husband, 5Ch.)
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- Rev. Wm. R. ATCHLEY Family for Continuation! (Fannie (Waters) 3rd Husband, 0Ch.)


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.3]
Need Photo of Nancy,2 WATERS,
(3rd Dau of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandDau of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. c1814 (based on 1850 Census), Sevier Co., Tenn. [REF: #8]
b. c1816 Unknown Co., per [REF: #24]
b. 30 Jun. 1820, Kentucky per [REF: #25]
d. 04 Nov. 1910, age 90yrs, 4mths, & 6 days, the town of "Sharpsgap", Knox County, TN.;
She is buried in the "Zion Hill" Cemetery, Sevier Co. TN. [REF: #24] & [REF: #25]
She was identified in the 1830 Census 3 , Sevier County, Tenn. living with her parents.
Was NOT identified in the 1840 Census;
Nancy (II) WATERS, at the age of 23yrs married in 1847 as his 2nd wife, in Sevier County, TN. [REF: #19, 20, 21] to:
Need Photo of 27 year old "Widowed" Adoniosh or Adonijah or Adenijah or Edoniza THOMAS;
[Found or been reported with all the above spellings...prsjr]
(s/o WILLIAM THOMAS (b. 1775) and wife Nancy (SIMPSON) THOMAS (b. 1778) [REF: #24]
b. 1814, Sevier Co., Tn. [REF: #8] & [REF: #24]
d. Unknown;
Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me)
His first wife was Melvina COWDEN;
b. about 1820; d. 1847-8, at 27 yrs.
They were married on 14 Feb. 1835, Blount Co., Tenn.
They had Seven children born to this second union:
(per 1850,60,70 Census & [REF: #24]
 FIRST MARRIAGE: *1835 TN. Miss Melvina COWDEN,
 They had 5 Children born to this 1st Union: (2 Sons & 5 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.01 1st Dau:       Infant THOMAS,  b. & d. C1836, bd. Cemetery Unknown (to me)  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.02 1st Son:       William THOMAS,  b. c1839 d. c1864 k.i.a. Civil War USA  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.03 2nd Son:       Isham THOMAS,  b. c1842 m. *1865 TN Dulcena N. MOORE  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.04 2nd Dau:       Jane THOMAS,  b. c1844 Never Married!  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.05 3rd Dau:       Sarah THOMAS,  b. c1847-    
 SECOND MARRIAGE: 2nd Wife: Miss Nancy WATERS,
 They had 7 Children born to this 2nd Union: (2 Sons & 5 Dau's)
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.06 1st Son:       John W. THOMAS,  b. c1848- m. *1867 TN John WHITE,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.07 1st Dau:       Nance E. THOMAS,  b. c1850- m. *1869 TN James J. WHITE,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.08 2nd Dau:       Hannah THOMAS,  b. c1853- m. *1869 TN Bradford H. EVANS,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.09 3rd Dau:       Francis L. THOMAS,  b. c1856- m. *1874 TN John T. CLARK,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.10 4th Dau:       Mary C. THOMAS,  b. c1860- m. *1875 TN Simon JOHNSON,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.11 5th Dau:       Margaret THOMAS,  b. c1862- m. *1879 TN Abraham DUDLY,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.3.12 2nd Son:       Wm. Henry THOMAS,  b. c1863- m. *1889 TN Neoma RACORD,  
     Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 

 Sister live together in Resthome, the last years!
 By 1900 Census 26 , 2nd. time widow Click on Redball for More Info.<--- Fanny (Waters), HAGGARD, SARRETT (89 yrs), as a "Boarder" with her sister Click on Redball for More Info.<--- Nancy (Waters) THOMAS (78 yrs). These two sister were being taken care of by Mr. & Mrs. Evangoton & Senie CUMMINGS. "Fannie" (WATERS) HAGGARD SARRETT, died later that year on 29 Nov. 1900, and is buried in the "Adler Branch" Cemetery, Sevier Co., TN. Sister Nancy (WATERS) THOMAS, removed to "SharpsGap" Knox County, TN. where she resided the remainder of her days. She died on 04th. Nov. 1910 and was buried in the "Zion Hill" Cemetery, Sevier Co., TN. along with her husband Adonijah "Eddy" THOMAS.
  Note Some of the above information on Nancy (Waters) THOMAS was copied from a "Name Query" in the S.M.H.S. (Smoky Mountain Historical Society), in the Dec. Issue 1980. This writer has wrote a letter to her on 15 May 1989. She responded by letter 02 Aug. 1989...prs For more information on the "THOMAS/WATERS" Family Contact Mrs. Bob D. (Mary Rae) Smith 2804 Mockingbird Dr. Ceres, CA 95307


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.4]
Need Photo of John,4 WATERS,
(1st Son of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandSon of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. about 1820, 8
d. Unknown;
Buried: Cemetery Unknown (to me)
He was identified in the 1830 Census 3 , Sevier County, Tenn. living with his parents.
Was identified in the 1840 Census, Sevier Co. [REF: #06]
Was living four farms away from his parents, and living with a 20 to 30 years old female and a 40 to 50 year old female (his Mother-in-Law?)
Was NOT found in the 1850 Census for Tennessee.
Need more information!


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.5]
Need Photo of Royal or Riley WATERS,
(2nd Son of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandSon of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. about 1821, North Carolina;
died Unknown c1860?, 39 Yrs.?;
Buried: Cemetery Unknown (to me)
Was identified as living with his parents in the 1830 Census for Sevier County, Tenn.;
Was listed in the 1840 Census as "Head of Household", at age 19yrs. [REF: #5]
Married about 1842, (Based on birth of first child) Sevier County, Tn. to:
Need Photo of 21 year old Miss Nancy (Unknown Maiden Name) [REF: #7]
b. about 1821, North Carolina;
d. Unknown (to me)
Buried: Cemetery Unknown (to me)
They had three KNOWN children born to this union:
     1.1.4.1.02.4.5.1 1st. Dau: Sarah WATERS; b. 1843
     1.1.4.1.02.4.5.2 2nd. Dau: Penelope WATERS; b. 1845
     1.1.4.1.02.4.5.3 1st. Son: James WATERS; b. 1847

U.S. Federal Census  Royal can be found with Family:
 1850 - Census, Sevier County, (12th. Eastern Sub-Division) Tenn.,
 [M-432, Reel #895, F.G. 758]

ROYL WATERS 29 1821 FARMER N.C.
Nancy (Unknown) 29 1821 b. N.C.
     SARAH WATERS 7 1843 b. TENN.
     PENELOPE WATERS 5 1845 b. TENN.
     JAMES WATERS 3 1847 b. TENN.
  In the 1850 Census [REF: #7] we find ROYL (29yrs) and wife Nancy (Unknown) (age 29) WATERS, farming in the "Boyds Creek Section" of Sevier County, Note no Value was listed for their farm. Their adjoining neighbors were WILLIAM & CATHERINE THOMAS, (F.G. 757) and WILLIAM & ELIZABETH RANDLES (F.G. 759). Based on this 1850 Census neither ROYAL or Nancy (Unknown) WATER's could "Read or Write".

 No 1860 Census Found?
 No Census record has been found for ROYAL & Nancy (Unknown) WATERS for the year 1860. Their was a 9 "Unknown" Nancy WATERS, age 37, b. 1823, with two children JANE, age 14, b. 1846 and ANDERSON WATERS, age 12, b. 1848, in the "Boyds Creek" area of Sevier County. No "tie-in" to this Nancy (Unknown) WATERS can be made. No More Information.

Their is a record of a RILEY WATERS, buried in the "Muddy Creek" Cemetery of Loudon County, TN. (Loudon County was formed in 1871 from Blount, Monroe and Roane Counties) 42 Need More Information.


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.6]
Need Photo of Mary "Polly" Elizabeth "Betsy" WATERS,
(4th Dau of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandDay of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. about 1813, Location Unknown; TN.
d. about 1860 at the age of 47 years;
Buried: Cemetery Unknown (to me)
Was identified in the 1830 Census, Sevier County, Tenn. living with her parents;
At age 18yrs she married in 1831 (date based on birth of first child), Sevier Co., TN. to:
Need Photo of 21 year old James COWDEN;
(s/o M/M Thomas COWDEN of Spartanburg, Co., SC.)
b. about 1810, TN.;
d. 06 May, 1861 at the age of 51 years, in Tenn.;
Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me)
Typical Marriage Ceremony - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo  They had 8 Children born to this Union:
  (3 Sons & 5 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.1. 1st Dau:  Elizabeth Ann COWDEN,  b. c1832-  m. c1851 John GARNER,   ?Ch
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.2. 1st Son:  John B. COWDEN,  b. c1834-  m. c1860 Mary J. HINES,   ?Ch
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.3. 2nd Dau:  Nancy Malvina COWDEN,  b. *1836-  m. *1861 William MORGAN,   ?Ch
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.4. 3rd Dau:  Sarah Nancy COWDEN,  b. *1838-  m. *1865 Samuel A. CRESWELL,   ?Ch
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.5. 4th Dau:  Marriah Jane COWDEN,  b. c1832-  m. *1860 1st Robert S. HINES,   ?Ch
 "2nd"  "2nd"  "2nd"  m. *1871 2nd George GRISWELL,   ?Ch.
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.6. 2nd Son:  Ezekial COWDEN,  b. c1845-  d. prior to 1861,  
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.7. 5th Dau:  Mary E. COWDEN,  b. *1849-  m. *1867 James S. EVANS,   ?Ch
 1.1.4.1.02.4.6.8. 3rd Son:  James Henry COWDEN,  b. c1851-  m. *1870 Julia A. REGAN,   ?Ch
     Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 

Goto FOPC© Ref. & Source Notes  Dan Faries, is our SFA© Profile Reference Source Click on Redball for More Info.[REF:#41]
 Source: Dan FARIES, Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [email protected] Descendent and Researcher of Mary Betsy (Waters) COWDEN wife of James COWDEN, 4400 S. Quebec St. #R-208, Denver, CO. 80237.


Seventh Generation! [SFA©-ID# 1.1.4.1.02.4.7]
Need Photo of Elizabeth WATERS,
(5th Dau of: Ezekiel Waters, Jr. & Nancy MANIS) of Sevier Co., Tenn.
(GrandDay of Ezekiel Waters, Sr. & Unknown Wife)
b. 30 Apr. 1825, Sevier County, Tenn. [REF: #39]
d. 05 Jul. 1884, age 59yrs, 2mths & 5 days; [REF: #39]
Buried Cemetery Location Unknown (to me)
She was identified as living with her parents in the 1830 Census for Sevier Co., TN.;
In the 1850 Census her family was living with her parents
At the age of 20 yrs She married about 1845, (based on this 1850 Census) Sevier Co., Tn. to:
24 year old Elijah BALLARD,
b. 19 Apr. 1821 [REF: #39 , Tenn.;
d. 23 Jun. 1891, age 70yrs, 2mths & 4 days,
Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me)
They had Nine children born to this union: [REF: #39]
Click on Thumbnail for Profile!  See Biographical Profile:
 Elijah BALLARD, of Boyd's Creek, Sevier Co., Tennessee
 for Continuation.
<---Click on Thumbnail for Profile

 Some Unknown WATERS Families in Sevier Co. TN.
 DEBORAH A. WATERS;  b. 05 Jul. 1882, d. 17 Feb. 1917, at 34 years, 7 months and 12 days; Daughter of Dr. J. J. HICKMAN WATERS. Buried in the "Pollard" Cemetery, Sevier Co., TN. 2
 JAMES HOUSTON WATERS;  b. 17 Feb. 1911; d. 22 Dec., 1980, at the age of 69 tears, 10 months and 5 days; Married (Unknown) Date, Sevier County, Tennessee to CATHERINE EMENT;, b. 15 Sep. 1910, d. 09 Nov. 1980, at 70 days, 1 months and 24 days. (her death was 43 days before her husbands.2
 MARTHA J. (WATERS) OGLE;  b. 15 Jun. 1855; d. 19 Jun. 1937, at 4 days after her 82nd. birthday; Married date Unknown, Sevier County, TN. to ISAAC OGLE, b. 04 Jun. 1856; d. 15 Jan. 1930, at 73 years, 7 Months and 11 days; Both are buried in the "Pigeon Forge" Cemetery, Sevier County, Tennessee. 2
 MATTIE WATERS;   b. 16 Jan. 1897; d. 10 Aug. 1902, at 5 years, 6 Months and 24 days; Buried in the "Old Gists Creek" Cemetery, Sevier County, TN. 2
 SARAH WATERS;   b. 10 Mar. 1832; d. 18 Feb. 1912, at 79 years, 11 Months and 08 days; Buried in the "Old Gists Creek" Cemetery, Sevier County, TN. 2
 Infant WATERS;  b. 22 DEc. 1903; d. 07 Mar. 1904, at 2 months and 15 days; Was the Infant daughter of G. A. and D. A. WATERS; Buried in the "Pollard" Cemetery, Sevier Co., TN.. 2

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