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Descendants of Philip Sitton

27. MARY⁸ SITTON (PHILIP⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born January 27, 1833 in Walker Co., Al., and died Unknown. She married DAVID WINSTON RHODES February 23, 1860. He was born July 23, 1831 in Blount Co. Al., and died November 19, 1901 in Blount Co. Al..

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Marriage: February 23, 1860

Children of MARY SITTON and DAVID RHODES are:

102.	i.	WILLIAM DANIEL⁹ RHODES, b. January 27, 1861; d. July 27, 1938.
	ii.	ELIZABETH RHODES, b. Unknown.
	iii.	DAVID WINSTON RHODES, JR., b. Unknown.
	iv.	MARTHA RHODES, b. Unknown.
	v.	THOMS RHODES, b. Unknown.
	vi.	JOSEPH WESLEY RHODES, b. Unknown.
	vii.	GEORGE WASHINGTON RHODES, b. Unknown.

28. PHILIP LAWRENCE⁸ SITTON (LAWRENCE⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born August 16, 1814 in Mills River, Henderson County, NC, and died April 05, 1857 in Mills River, Henderson County, NC. He married NANCY CAROLINE ALLEN January 06, 1842 in Henderson County NC, daughter of WILLIAM ALLEN and NANCY ?. She was born April 13, 1825, and died April 25, 1909 in Mills River, Henderson County, NC.

Notes for PHILIP LAWRENCE SITTON:
Philip Lawrence Sitton, was born August 16, 1814, the eldest son of Lawrence and Isabel Gillespie Sitton. He was born on South Mills River, just a short distance from the site of the Sitton Iron Works which was operated by his grandfather, Philip Sitton, Sr. There is no record of Philip's early childhood or his education. At the age of 27, Philip Lawrence married Nancy Caroline Allen, daughter of William and Nancy Covil Allen, on January 6, 1842. Nancy was born April 13, 1825. Philip Lawrence and Nancy Caroline Sitton became the parents of nine children, the last being born four weeks after Philip's death in 1857, at the age of 42.
Philip Lawrence was a farmer, farming some of the fertile bottom lands of South Mills River. This land was later to become the home place of John and Minnie Sitton Gillespie, Minnie being a granddaughter of Philip. at the time of this writing, part of this same farm is the home of Glenn and Margaret Whitaker, Glenn being a grandson of John and Minnie Gillespie. In addition to farming, Philip Lawrence also operated a grist mill, using the same mill race that was used to operate the Iron Forge of his grandfather.
Philip's wife, Nancy Caroline Allen came to the Mills River area with her parents a short time before her marriage to Philip. She joined the Mills River Baptist Church on March 22, 1840, and remained an active member of the same for 69 years. After the death of Philip, Nancy Caroline Sitton remained a widow for some 24 years, experiencing many difficulties. She was left with the task of raising nine children, the oldest being 13 years old. Six and one-half years after the death of her husband, her youngest son, Philip Lawrence Jr., was found dead in his bed, only six years old.
In 1881, Nancy Caroline Sitton married a widower, Alfred R. Gash. After seven years of marriage to Mr. Gash, she was again widowed. She then lived with her son, Silas C. Sitton, until her death on April 25, 1909. Both Philip and Nancy are buried in the Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery on South Mills River.

More About PHILIP LAWRENCE SITTON:
Burial: Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery, Mills River, Henderson County, NC

Notes for NANCY CAROLINE ALLEN:
                  OBITUARY
      From the records of the Mills River Baptist Church

Sister N. C. Allen, Afterwards Sitton and Gash, was born April 13, 1825, joined the Mills River Church on March 22nd, 1840 and was Baptised into the fellowship of the same on April 26, 1840 which relation she sustained until her death, April 25, 1909, at the age of 84 years and 12 days. Having been a member of the Mills River Church 69 years. Sister Gash was twice married, the first to Philip L. Sitton, January 6th, 1842 after several years of widowhood, she the second time married Alford R. Gash, with whom she lived until his death. She was the second time a widow for some years. Sister Gash spent the last several years with her son, Brother Silas C. Sitton at whose home the end come. She was a devoted Church member, a Christian Mother and neighbor. Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove her from our midst, Resolved that we bow in humble submission knowing he doeth all things well and trusting that our loss is her eternal gain. Resolved further, that this be spread on our minits as a tribute of respect and esteem and that a copy be sent to Brother S. C. Sitton, as a token of our sympathy in the loss of a mother.
                  Respectfully submitted,
                  M. L. Underwood, For Committee

More About NANCY CAROLINE ALLEN:
Burial: Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery, Mills River, Henderson County, NC

More About PHILIP SITTON and NANCY ALLEN:
Marriage: January 06, 1842, Henderson County NC

Children of PHILIP SITTON and NANCY ALLEN are:

103.	i.	ISABEL⁹ SITTON, b. May 13, 1843, Henderson County NC; d. December 25, 1915, Henderson County NC.
104.	ii.	NANCY SITTON, b. November 27, 1844, Henderson County NC; d. November 30, 1914, Transylvania County, N. C..
	iii.	MARY ANN SITTON, b. July 04, 1846.
105.	iv.	SILAS CRATON SITTON, b. February 03, 1848, Mills River, Henderson County, NC; d. December 18, 1912, Mills River, Henderson County, NC.
106.	v.	JOHN HARVEY SITTON, b. November 14, 1849, Henderson County NC; d. August 30, 1904, Swain County, NC.
107.	vi.	MELINDA SALENA SITTON, b. July 14, 1851, Henderson County NC; d. July 09, 1919, Transylvania Countuy, N. C..
108.	vii.	RACHEL ELZIRA SITTON, b. April 23, 1853, Henderson County NC; d. Unknown, Henderson County NC.
	viii.	HARRIETT ELIZA SITTON, b. April 07, 1855, Henderson County NC; d. March 04, 1905; m. MILLS HIGGINS OWENBY, September 17, 1874, Henderson County; b. July 19, 1851; d. Unknown.

More About MILLS OWENBY and HARRIETT SITTON:
Marriage: September 17, 1874, Henderson County

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PHILIP LAWRENCE SITTON, JR., b. May 03, 1857, Henderson County, NC; d. November 06, 1863, Henderson County, NC.

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Burial: Sitton-Gillespie Cemetery, Mills River, Henderson County, NC

29. JANE HARVEY⁸ SITTON (LAWRENCE⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born July 30, 1817 in Henderson County NC, and died December 09, 1898 in Dawson County, GA. She married JOSEPH LEDBETTER January 28, 1848 in Henderson County NC, son of ISAAC LEDBETTER and SARAH BRADLEY. He was born January 10, 1827, and died November 25, 1896 in Dawson County, GA.

More About JOSEPH LEDBETTER and JANE SITTON:
Marriage: January 28, 1848, Henderson County NC

Children of JANE SITTON and JOSEPH LEDBETTER are:

	i.		JAMES A.⁹ LEDBETTER, b. 1847.
	ii.		LEAH. L. LEDBETTER, b. 1856.
	iii.		SEAH LEDBETTER, b. 1856.

30. JOHN GILLESPIE⁸ SITTON (LAWRENCE⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born September 30, 1819 in Henderson County NC, and died October 26, 1907 in Henderson County NC. He married REBECCA KELLY SWANGYM December 28, 1871 in Henderson County NC. She was born January 22, 1824, and died October 26, 1907 in Henderson County NC.

More About JOHN GILLESPIE SITTON:
Burial: Shaw's Creek Methodist Campground Cemetery, Henderson County, N. C.

More About REBECCA KELLY SWANGYM:
Burial: Shaw's Creek Methodist Campground Cemetery, Henderson County, N. C.

More About JOHN SITTON and REBECCA SWANGYM:
Marriage: December 28, 1871, Henderson County NC

Child of JOHN SITTON and REBECCA SWANGYM is:

109.

JOSEPHINE ETTA⁹ SITTON, b. December 06, 1876, Henderson County NC; d. April 11, 1950, Henderson County NC.

31. JAMES MATERSON⁸ SITTON (LAWRENCE⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born December 25, 1821 in Henderson County NC, and died June 13, 1862 in Knoxville, TN. He married (1) HARRIETT N. HUGHES September 12, 1841 in Henderson County, NC. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He married (2) MARTHA PATSEY SCRUGGS February 21, 1860, daughter of DAVID SCRUGGS and SARAH LONG. She was born June 08, 1828 in South Carolina, and died May 07, 1891 in Henderson, Co., NC.

More About JAMES MATERSON SITTON:
Burial: Veteran's Cemetery, near Knoxville, TN

More About JAMES SITTON and HARRIETT HUGHES:
Marriage: September 12, 1841, Henderson County, NC

More About JAMES SITTON and MARTHA SCRUGGS:
Marriage: February 21, 1860

Children of JAMES SITTON and HARRIETT HUGHES are:

110.	i.	LAURA ANN⁹ SITTON, b. October 04, 1846, Henderson County NC; d. April 28, 1925, Santa Ana, Oraange County, CA.
111.	ii.	ROBERT BULO SITTON, b. November 01, 1848, Henderson County NC; d. March 19, 1939, Henderson County NC.
	iii.	MARY SITTON, b. 1854; d. Unknown; m. JOHN SPRINGS; b. Unknown; d. Unknown.

Children of JAMES SITTON and MARTHA SCRUGGS are:

112.	iv.		JAMES FRANKLIN⁹ SITTON, b. March 21, 1862, Henderson County NC; d. October 28, 1932, Henderson County NC.
113.	v.		SALLIE SITTON, b. November 07, 1860, Henderson County NC; d. July 19, 1934, Transylvania County, NC.

32. JOSEPH⁸ SITTON (LAWRENCE⁷, PHILIP⁶, PHILIP⁵, JOHN⁴, BENJAMIN³, JOHN² SUTTON, JR., JOHN¹) was born February 27, 1824 in Henderson County NC, and died May 16, 1863 in Bakers Creek, Miss.. He married ELEANOR ORR September 22, 1844 in Henderson County NC, daughter of ROBERT ORR and ELEANOR DOUTHIT. She was born Abt. 1822.

Notes for JOSEPH SITTON:
Joseph Sitton and his wife, Eleanor Orr, left Henderson County about 1848 with two small children. They settled near Ellijay in Gilmer County, Ga., where five more children were born to them. I have been acquainted with some of the descendants of Joseph and Eleanor, through their son Robert Jehew, and they all spell their name SITTEN. William Perry Sitton, son of Joseph and Eleanor, born 1850, was married to Sarah Cochran, October 8, 1871. In 1891, William and Sarah left Ellijay, with several other families, and settled in the Wauhillau community of Oklahoma. One of their granddaughters, Irene Sitton, born September 18, 1921, married Charlie Mankiller, a full Cherokee Indian. Their daughter, Wilma Mankiller, was elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee nation, being the first female chief of any major Indian tribe, and has been awarded many citations and awards, along with an honorary doctorate degree from the University of New England and one from Yale University.

More About JOSEPH SITTON and ELEANOR ORR:
Marriage: September 22, 1844, Henderson County NC

Children of JOSEPH SITTON and ELEANOR ORR are:

114.	i.	ROBERT JEHEW⁹ SITTON, b. July 04, 1845, Henderson County NC; d. April 21, 1898, Battle Creek, Tn.
	ii.	LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SITTON, b. Abt. 1847; d. Unknown.
	iii.	JOHN L. SITTON, b. Abt. 1849.
115.	iv.	WILLIAM PERRY SITTON, b. Abt. 1850, Gilmer County, Ga.; d. 1928, Oklhoma.
	v.	MARY J. SITTON, b. Abt. 1853.
	vi.	PHILIP K. SITTON, b. Abt. 1857.
	vii.	SARAH J. SITTON, b. Abt. 1859.

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