Jesse Taff1

M, b. 1803, d. 1864
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Jesse Taff was born in 1803 in Jefferson Co., TN.1,2 
Marriage*He married Jane Davis, daughter of Thomas Davis and Sarah Hill, on 19 May 1825 in Jefferson Co., TN.1,2 
Death*Jesse Taff died in 1864 in Jefferson Co., TN.2 
Burial*He is buried in Taff Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.2 
FatherGeorge Taff1 b. 19 Dec 1763, d. 6 Mar 1839
MotherSarah Wiley (?)1
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

Jane Davis b. 1803, d. 27 Mar 1874

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
  2. [S518] Taff and Taff, Peter and James Taaffe/Taffe/Taff, p. 376.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Jane Davis1

F, b. 1803, d. 27 March 1874
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Jane Davis was born in 1803 in Jefferson Co., TN.2 
Marriage*She married Jesse Taff, son of George Taff and Sarah Wiley (?), on 17 May 1825 in Jefferson Co., TN.2 
Death*Jane Davis died on 27 March 1874.2 
Burial*She is buried in Taff Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.2 
FatherThomas Davis1
MotherSarah Hill1
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 3rd great-granduncle. 

Family

Jesse Taff b. 1803, d. 1864

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
  2. [S518] Taff and Taff, Peter and James Taaffe/Taffe/Taff, p. 376.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Thomas Davis1

M
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Thomas Davis married Sarah Hill.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Sarah Hill
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Hill1

F
Pedigree (click to see)
Marriage*Sarah Hill married Thomas Davis.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Thomas Davis
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Isaac A. Taff1

M, b. 1810
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Isaac A. Taff was born in 1810.1 
FatherGeorge Taff1 b. 19 Dec 1763, d. 6 Mar 1839
MotherSarah Wiley (?)1
Kinship*Relationship: 3rd great-granduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Henry Webb1

M, b. between 1784 and 1786, d. 1847
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Henry Webb was born between 1784 and 1786 in Western Lands, NC.1 
Death*He died in 1847 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th greatgranduncle. 

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Webb1

F, b. 1789, d. after 18 August 1871
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Mary Webb was born in 1789 in Western Lands, NC.1 
Marriage*She married Christopher Shrader on 13 August 1811 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Mary Webb died after 18 August 1871 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th greatgrandaunt. 

Family

Christopher Shrader b. 1775, d. 19 Nov 1843

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Christopher Shrader1

M, b. 1775, d. 19 November 1843
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Christopher Shrader was born in 1775 in Wythe, Hampton (city), VA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Webb, daughter of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, on 13 August 1811 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Christopher Shrader died on 19 November 1843 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Mary Webb b. 1789, d. aft 18 Aug 1871

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Joseph Webb1

M, b. 1791, d. 1876
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Joseph Webb is buried in Webb Family Cemetery.1 
Birth*He was born in 1791 in Greene Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Barsheba Thomas about 1812 in Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN.1 
Death*Joseph Webb died in 1876 in Cosby, Cocke Co., TN.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-granduncle. 
Interest* During the war of 1812, Joseph was a soldier in the Tennessee Militia. He was a private in the company commanded by Captain John Roper. The regimental commander was Colonel William Lillard. He enlisted at Dandridge,Tennessee on October 8, 1813 and served until February 8, 1814, fighting Creek Indians. 

Family

Barsheba Thomas b. 1792, d. abt 1865

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Barsheba Thomas1

F, b. 1792, d. about 1865
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Barsheba Thomas is probably buried in Webb Family Cemetery next to her husband.1 
Birth*She was born in 1792 in VA.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Webb, son of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, about 1812 in Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN.1 
Death*Barsheba Thomas died about 1865 in Cosby, Cocke Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

Joseph Webb b. 1791, d. 1876

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Webb1

F, b. 4 November 1792, d. 11 December 1872
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Elizabeth Webb is buried in Huff Cemetery, Jones Cove, Sevier Co., TN.1 
Birth*She was born on 4 November 1792 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married John Large, son of Samuel Large and Sarah Gillian, about 1814 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Death*Elizabeth Webb died on 11 December 1872 in Sevier Co., TN, at age 80.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

John Large b. 10 Aug 1794, d. 11 Jul 1865

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Large1

M, b. 10 August 1794, d. 11 July 1865
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*John Large was born on 10 August 1794 in Abbeville District, SC.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Webb, daughter of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, about 1814 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Death*John Large died on 11 July 1865 in Sevier Co., TN, at age 70.1 
FatherSamuel Large1 b. 1770, d. 1837
MotherSarah Gillian1 b. 1780, d. 1840
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Elizabeth Webb b. 4 Nov 1792, d. 11 Dec 1872

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Samuel Large1

M, b. 1770, d. 1837
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Samuel Large was born in 1770 in Lincoln Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah Gillian in 1793 in Abbeville District, SC.1 
Death*Samuel Large died in 1837 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Sarah Gillian b. 1780, d. 1840
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Gillian1

F, b. 1780, d. 1840
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Sarah Gillian was born in 1780 in Abbeville, Abbeville District, SC.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Large in 1793 in Abbeville District, SC.1 
Death*Sarah Gillian died in 1840 in Sevier Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Samuel Large b. 1770, d. 1837
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susannah Webb1

F, b. about 1795, d. about 1847
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*Susannah Webb was born about 1795 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married John Wesley Proffitt, son of James Wesley Proffitt and Mary Clawson, about 1820 in Cocke Co., TN.1 
Death*Susannah Webb died about 1847.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt. 
Interest* All of Susannah (Webb) Proffitt's children (with the possible exception of a female daughter) moved to Yancy County, North Carolina sometime after Susannah and her husband, John, died. They are found living with, or near their uncle David Proffitt in Elk Shoales. The date and place of John and Susannah's death is unknown. A grave site has not been found for them in Tennessee. It is most likely that they were in Yancey County, North Carolina when they died.1 

Family

John Wesley Proffitt b. abt 1802, d. abt 1848

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Wesley Proffitt1

M, b. about 1802, d. about 1848
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*John Wesley Proffitt was born about 1802 in Elk Shoal, Yancey Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Susannah Webb, daughter of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, about 1820 in Cocke Co., TN.1 
Death*John Wesley Proffitt died about 1848.1 
FatherJames Wesley Proffitt1 b. 26 Jan 1768, d. 20 Nov 1846
MotherMary Clawson1 b. 19 Sep 1772, d. 22 Nov 1850
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Susannah Webb b. abt 1795, d. abt 1847

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Wesley Proffitt1

M, b. 26 January 1768, d. 20 November 1846
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*James Wesley Proffitt was born on 26 January 1768 in Goochland Co., VA.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Clawson in 1793.1 
Death*James Wesley Proffitt died on 20 November 1846 in Elk Shoal, Yancey Co., NC, at age 78.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Mary Clawson b. 19 Sep 1772, d. 22 Nov 1850
Children

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Mary Clawson1

F, b. 19 September 1772, d. 22 November 1850
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Mary Clawson was born on 19 September 1772 in Halifax Co., VA.1 
Marriage*She married James Wesley Proffitt in 1793.1 
Death*Mary Clawson died on 22 November 1850 in Elk Shoal, Yancey Co., NC, at age 78.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

James Wesley Proffitt b. 26 Jan 1768, d. 20 Nov 1846
Children

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah B. Webb1

F, b. 17 July 1799, d. 20 April 1879
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-grandaunt of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*Sarah B. Webb is buried in Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Birth*She was born on 17 July 1799 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel E. Proffitt, son of James Wesley Proffitt and Mary Clawson, on 2 January 1821 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Sarah B. Webb died on 20 April 1879 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN, at age 79.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Samuel E. Proffitt b. 13 Feb 1800, d. 29 Nov 1876

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Samuel E. Proffitt1

M, b. 13 February 1800, d. 29 November 1876
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Samuel E. Proffitt is buried in Proffitt Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Birth*He was born on 13 February 1800 in Elk Shoal, Yancey Co., NC.1 
Marriage*He married Sarah B. Webb, daughter of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, on 2 January 1821 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Samuel E. Proffitt died on 29 November 1876 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN, at age 76.1 
FatherJames Wesley Proffitt1 b. 26 Jan 1768, d. 20 Nov 1846
MotherMary Clawson1 b. 19 Sep 1772, d. 22 Nov 1850
Kinship*Relationship: husband of 4th great-grandaunt. 

Family

Sarah B. Webb b. 17 Jul 1799, d. 20 Apr 1879

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

James Webb1

M, b. 25 January 1801, d. 31 March 1862
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Burial*James Webb is buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Birth*He was born on 25 January 1801 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Priscilla Gregory on 2 May 1837 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*James Webb married Sarah Hill, daughter of Joseph Hill and Susannah McMeans, on 14 July 1846 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*James Webb died on 31 March 1862 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN, at age 61.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-granduncle. 

Family 1

Priscilla Gregory b. 13 Aug 1811, d. bt 1844 - 1845

Family 2

Sarah Hill b. 17 Oct 1815, d. 22 Nov 1893

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Priscilla Gregory1

F, b. 13 August 1811, d. between 1844 and 1845
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Priscilla Gregory was born on 13 August 1811 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married James Webb, son of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, on 2 May 1837 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Priscilla Gregory died between 1844 and 1845 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

James Webb b. 25 Jan 1801, d. 31 Mar 1862

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Sarah Hill1

F, b. 17 October 1815, d. 22 November 1893
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Sarah Hill was born on 17 October 1815 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married James Webb, son of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, on 14 July 1846 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Sarah Hill died on 22 November 1893 in Chestnut Hill, Jefferson Co., TN, at age 78.1 
FatherJoseph Hill1 b. 23 Jul 1778, d. 1854
MotherSusannah McMeans1 b. 31 Aug 1789, d. bt 1862 - 1863
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

James Webb b. 25 Jan 1801, d. 31 Mar 1862

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Joseph Hill1

M, b. 23 July 1778, d. 1854
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Joseph Hill is buried in Taff Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Birth*He was born on 23 July 1778 in Hampshire, Mineral Co., VA.1 
Marriage*He married Susannah McMeans on 12 March 1807 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Joseph Hill died in 1854 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Susannah McMeans b. 31 Aug 1789, d. bt 1862 - 1863
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Susannah McMeans1

F, b. 31 August 1789, d. between 1862 and 1863
Pedigree (click to see)
Burial*Susannah McMeans is buried in Taff Cemetery, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Birth*She was born on 31 August 1789 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Hill on 12 March 1807 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Susannah McMeans died between 1862 and 1863 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Joseph Hill b. 23 Jul 1778, d. 1854
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

John Webb1

M, b. 10 April 1804, d. after February 1872
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Birth*John Webb was born on 10 April 1804 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Alsey Sutton, daughter of Joseph Sutton and Elizabeth Fox, on 6 July 1826 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*John Webb died after February 1872.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

Alsey Sutton b. 22 Mar 1805, d. aft 1870

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Alsey Sutton1

F, b. 22 March 1805, d. after 1870
Pedigree (click to see)
Birth*Alsey Sutton was born on 22 March 1805 in Middlecreek, Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married John Webb, son of Rev. Jesse Webb Sr. and Anna McMurtry, on 6 July 1826 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
Death*Alsey Sutton died after 1870.1 
FatherJoseph Sutton1 b. 1782
MotherElizabeth Fox1 b. 1783
Kinship*Relationship: wife of 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

John Webb b. 10 Apr 1804, d. aft Feb 1872

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Joseph Sutton1

M, b. 1782
Pedigree (click to see)
Death*Joseph Sutton died in Cocke Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Fox.1 
Birth*Joseph Sutton was born in 1782 in VA.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Elizabeth Fox b. 1783
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Elizabeth Fox1

F, b. 1783
Pedigree (click to see)
Death*Elizabeth Fox died in Cocke Co., TN.1 
Marriage*She married Joseph Sutton.1 
Birth*Elizabeth Fox was born in 1783 in NC.1 
Kinship*Relationship: none. 

Family

Joseph Sutton b. 1782
Child

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

William Webb1

M, b. 1806
Pedigree (click to see)
Relationship4th great-granduncle of Dr. Benjamin Charles Dowdey MD, FACEP
Death*William Webb died in Cocke Co., TN.1 
Marriage*He married Nancy.1 
Birth*William Webb was born in 1806 in Jefferson Co., TN.1 
FatherRev. Jesse Webb Sr.1 b. abt 1766, d. 25 Mar 1848
MotherAnna McMurtry1 b. 1768, d. 8 Feb 1849
Kinship*Relationship: 4th great-granduncle. 

Family

Nancy b. 1813

Citations

  1. [S391] Mr. Jay S. Webb.
Last Edited1 Mar 2014