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James R. Gentry

Male 1843 - 1927  (83 years)


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  1. 1.  James R. Gentry was born on 5 Nov 1843 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1927 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Shady Valley, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    James married Saraphina Morley on 4 Nov 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Saraphina (daughter of William Alexander Morley and Elizabeth J. Blevins) was born in Apr 1857 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nelia Olivene Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Mar 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 3. William L. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 4. Minnie M. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 5. James B. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    5. 6. Callie A. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nelia Olivene Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born on 10 Mar 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Nelia married Alfred Taylor Stalcup about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Alfred (son of John Hamilton Stalcup and Elizabeth E. Robinson) was born on 29 Feb 1876 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Jun 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Doeville, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Essie Leota Stalcup  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    2. 8. Hannah Stalcup  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 9. Ray Stalcup  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  2. 3.  William L. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in Mar 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    William married Cora Elizabeth Berry about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of William James Berry and Mary Callie C. Pearce) was born on 17 Aug 1883 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gentry Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. James Maynard Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    2. 11. Harry B. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    3. 12. Icel M. Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
    4. 13. Mabel Irene Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    5. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Minnie M. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in Oct 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    Minnie married Elihue Alexander Shoun on 25 Dec 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elihue (son of Isaac C. Shoun and Katherine Mary "Polly" Wills) was born in Jun 1839 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Minnie married Jim O. Jones on 12 Nov 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Jim was born about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  James B. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in Sep 1883 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  5. 6.  Callie A. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born in Jun 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Essie Leota Stalcup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelia2, 1.James1) was born on 24 Feb 1901 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Essie married Roby Lee Jones on 15 Mar 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Roby (son of William Harrison Jones and Julia A. C. Roberts) was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Dec 1987 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Velma Grace Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.
    3. 18. James Paul Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  2. 8.  Hannah Stalcup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelia2, 1.James1) was born about 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  3. 9.  Ray Stalcup Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nelia2, 1.James1) was born about 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  4. 10.  James Maynard Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.James1) was born about 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

    James married Gusta Leigh "Lee" Stout on 7 Sep 1921 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Gusta (daughter of Joseph L. Stout and Sarah Catherine Grindstaff) was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. June Gentry  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Houston Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

  5. 11.  Harry B. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.James1) was born about 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  6. 12.  Icel M. Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.James1) was born about 1913 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.

  7. 13.  Mabel Irene Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.James1) was born about 1917 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Feb 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    ELIZABETHTON — Mrs. Irene Gentry Crowe, 96, Elizabethton went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 3, 2013 in the Hillview Health Center.

    A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late William and Cora Berry Gentry. She had lived most of her life in Elizabethton. She was a graduate of the Watauga Academy. Mrs. Crowe had worked at several different department stores in Elizabethton. Until her illness she was an active member of Oak Street Baptist Church. She was an excellent seamstress, loved working in her garden, canning, cooking , and loved to quilt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband: Rev. John W. Crowe, three brothers: Maynard, Harry and Robert Gentry and two sisters; Dorothy Hammonds and Icle Nave.

    Survivors include a daughter & son-in-law: Flora & Henry Joy, Johnson City. Two Sons & daughters-in-law: Roger & Cookie Crowe, Elizabethton and Carey & Betty Crowe, Knoxville. Four Grandchildren: Kendra McPherson, Becky Jackson, Brian Crowe and David Crowe. 8 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces & Nephews including two special nieces: Wilma Shoun and Barbara Blevins. Her special friends: Shelby Medearis and Vi Watson.

    Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Hendrich officiating. Interment will follow in Butler Memorial Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be: Brian Crowe, David Crowe, Dustin Jackson, Robert McPherson, Peter Crowe, Sam Crowe, Alvin Woodby and Ben Watson.

    The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the entire staff of Hillview Health Center for the excellent care our mother received. To those who prefer, Memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Crowe to "We Love Our Church," Oak Street Baptist Church, 804 Oak Street, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643.

    Mabel married John W. Crowe about 1932 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . John was born about 1912 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 14.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (3.William2, 1.James1)

  9. 15.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Minnie2, 1.James1)


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Essie3, 2.Nelia2, 1.James1)

  2. 17.  Velma Grace Jones Descendancy chart to this point (7.Essie3, 2.Nelia2, 1.James1) was born about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Oct 2019 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    BUTLER - Grace Jones Glover, 91, Butler, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Hillview Health Center. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Roby & Essie Stalcup Jones.

    Grace was a 1946 graduate of Johnson County High School. She was a homemaker, loved to quilt, visit the sick and fix meals for the sick. Prior to her illness she was an active member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Ralph & Paul Jones and her sister & brother-in-law: Virginia & Ira Bingham.

    Survivors include her nephews & nieces: Terry (Becky) Jones, James Jones, Ira J. Bingham, Angela Jones (Randy) Harkleroad and Stella Lyons. Her Sisters-in-Law; Sara Jones and Nancy Jones. Her special friends: Darrell & Sue Carol Ward.

    Graveside Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Butler Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Mack Arnold, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be: Terry Jones, Kelby Jones, James Jones, Darrell Ward, Jamie Ward, John Forrester and Junior McQueen. Honorary Pallbearers will be her church family.

    Velma married Harold Jack Glover on 28 Apr 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harold (son of Ida Mae Glover) was born on 4 Apr 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 18.  James Paul Jones Descendancy chart to this point (7.Essie3, 2.Nelia2, 1.James1) was born about 1937 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    James Paul Jones Sr., 77, Eliz-a-beth-ton, passed away Wed-nes-day, May 20, 2015, at the John-son City Med-i-cal Center fol-low-ing a lengthy ill-ness.
    A na-tive of John-son County, he was a son of the late Roby Lee & Essie Stal-cup Jones.He was a 1956 grad-u-ate of John-son County High School. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.
    Paul was a mem-ber of Cal-vary Bap-tist Church. In his ear-lier years he at-tended Lit-tle Doe Bap-tist Church, But-ler. He loved his church friends and giv-ing to and help-ing oth-ers to meet their needs. He was a very de-voted and lov-ing hus-band, father and grand-father.
    Paul loved to play golf and go-ing to the lake. He re-tired from United Par-cel Ser-vices.
    In ad-di-tion to his par-ents, he was pre-ceded in death by a brother, Ralph Jones; and his mother & father-in-law: John R. & Irene Tay-lor
    Sur-vi-vors in-clude his lov-ing wife of 55 years, Nancy Tay-lor Jones; His Chil-dren: James P. Jones Jr. and Susie Con-nor, An-gela Jones Har-kle-road and Randy Har-kle-road; His Grand-chil-dren: Ha-ley Olivia Har-kle-road and Isa-bella Ni-cole Har-kle-road; Sis-ters: Vir-ginia Bing-ham and Ira Bing-ham and Grace Glover; His sis-ter-in-law: Sara Jones; a brother-in-law: Robert Tay-lor. He was also sur-rounded by spe-cial friends: Jack & Sonja Cole, Roger & Helen Ram-sey, Howard & Marie Matherly, Ha-zel Mar-ion, David & Sherry Tys-inger, David Pinkard, Rich-ard Moody and his golf-ing bud-dies.
    Funeral Ser-vices will be con-ducted at 1:30 p.m. Sun-day, May 24, 2015, in Me-mo-rial Funeral Chapel with Mr. David Tys-inger, Min-is-ter, of-fi-ci-at-ing.
    In-ter-ment will fol-low in Happy Val-ley Me-mo-rial Park. Mu-sic will be pro-vided by Todd & Susie Wolfe. Ac-tive Pall-bear-ers will be: Ira J. Bing-ham, Randy Har-kle-road, Terry Jones, Jack Cole, Mike North-more, Bobby Joe Tyree, Lynn Tay-lor, Mike McKin-ney and Brad McKee-han. Honor-ary Pall-bear-ers will be Roger Ram-sey, Wil-liam Lowe, James McEwen, Claude Fisher, John Zaiger and David Tys-inger.


  4. 19.  June Gentry Descendancy chart to this point (10.James3, 3.William2, 1.James1) was born about 1922 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Jul 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Houston Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    June Houston, 94, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
    A native of Butler, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late James Maynard Gentry and Gusta Leigh Stout.
    In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sidney Houston, and his children, Ladeau, Grady and Larry; previous husbands, Fred Riddle and James Cross; and a precious great-granddaughter, Heather Marie Row.
    Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Gladys and husband Bert Plummer of Elizabethton, and Ruth Ann and husband David Peters of Elizabethton; four grandchildren, Roland Eugene Blankenship of Elizabethton, Veronica Ann and husband Timothy Osborne of Erwin, Joyce Davena and Ray Smith of Albuquerque, N.M., and Jennifer Ann Treadway of Evington, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie and husband Adam Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn., Michael Row of Seminole, Texas, Jordan Kelly Rapert of Clyde, N.C., AmberLee Row of Albuquerque, N.M., and Bethany Nicole Rapert of Erwin, Tenn.; and one great-great-granddaughter, Natalie Claire Baumgartner of Knoxville, Tenn. June loved the entire Houston family as her own.
    Graveside services for June Houston will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in the Houston Family Cemetery, Watauga, with the Rev. Dennis Wilson officiating.