Ellejoy Baptist Church sign

Revolutionary Soldiers in 
Ellejoy Baptist Church Cemetery
Blount County, TN

Located 15 miles east of Maryville in the 14th District, Ellejoy Baptist Church was organized in 1823, having met as an arm of Miller's Cove Church since 1818.
 

 

Benjamin Tipton, Sr. Born c 1752. Married (1) Rebecca Rhea. Married (2) Rebecca Cusick, in 1796, in Blount County, TN. He was a Lt. in the VA Militia. and the second son of Col. John Tipton. Died 2-1807 in Blount County.  

 

 

Benjamin Tipton, Sr.

   

Willoughby Rogers

 

Willoughby Rogers. Born 1756 NC.  Served as a corporal in Captain Jones' 3rd NC Regt. Married to Mary Vincent in 1782 in NC. He was listed on the 1818 pension list in Blount County.  Died 6-23-1828 Blount County. Marker placed by Spencer Clack Chapter in 1974.

 

Additional information on each of the soldiers is available - as well as information on those whose graves are not marked. Email Mary Nell Clevenger for more information. Chapter members kept very detailed files, and there are wills, deeds, marriage records, and more.

 

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