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     Carrie Thomason was born in January 1879 in Kentucky.² She was the daughter of James Madison Thomasson and Lula Carson.¹ Carrie Thomason, age 21 appears in the 1900 Census of St. Louis, Missouri in the household of William Mousy(?), who is identified as her cousin..

Carrie Thomason married Rupert W. Blinn circa 1905.¹

     

Stanley Leslie married Mary Elizabeth Thomason, daughter of James Madison Thomasson and Nancy Melvina Tucker, in Covington, Kentucky.¹

     Park Goode married Dorothy Lee Thomason.¹

     Sylvester Shelley was born in 1847.¹

Sylvester Shelley married Susannah Columbus Thomason, daughter of Julius V. Thomason and Mary W. Yelton, on 23 February 1895.¹

Sylvester Shelley died on 27 February 1902.¹

     Julius Thomason was born Nevada.¹ He was the son of Julius V. Thomason.¹

     Lucy Thomason was born Nevada.¹ She was the daughter of Julius V. Thomason.¹

     George Shelley was born Moscow, Ohio.¹

George Shelley married Nancy Matilda Thomason, daughter of Julius V. Thomason and Mary W. Yelton, in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Elmer Clay Shelley was born on 19 February 1889.¹ He was the son of George Shelley and Nancy Matilda Thomason.¹

Elmer Clay Shelley died in 1889.¹

     Thomas A. Dorsey was born on 5 January 1828 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky.^1,2

Thomas A. Dorsey married Maggie Griffith on 15 February 1855 in Nicholas County, Kentucky.¹

Thomas A. Dorsey, age 72 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Carlisle, Nicholas County, Kentucky. Other family members included his wife, Margaret Dorsey, age 67, his daughter, Nanie Yelton, age 42, his grandson, Victor Yelton, age 12 and Claud Yelton, age 6, his granddaughter, Irene Yelton, age 19 and Dellie Yelton, age 14. Nannie has borne 7 children, 5 of whom are living.²

     Maggie Griffith was born on 20 December 1832 in Nicholas County, Kentucky.^1,2

Maggie Griffith married Thomas A. Dorsey on 15 February 1855 in Nicholas County, Kentucky.¹ Margaret Dorsey, age 67 was listed as the wife of Thomas A. Dorsey, age 72 in the 1900 Census of Carlisle,Nicholas County, Kentucky.²

     

Irene Lucas married John Clay Thomasson, son of Julius V. Thomason and Mary W. Yelton, in 1881 in Georgetown, Kentucky.^1,2

     Rebecca Ann Cherry was born on 5 April 1830 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,3,4,5,2 She was the daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.^1,2 Rebecca Ann Cherry is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶ Rebecca Ann Cherry is probably included in the household of Aaron B. Cherry in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois.⁷

Rebecca Ann Cherry married Nathan T. Porter on 12 November 1848 Utah.^8,2 Rebecca Cherry, age 21 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁴ Rebecca Porter, age 21 was living in the household of Nathan T. Porter, age 31, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.^9,10 Rebecca Cherry, age 22 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.¹¹ Rebecca A. Porter, age 30 was living in the household of Nathan Porter, age 40, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹² Rebecca Ann Porter, age 40 was living in the household of Nathan Porter, age 50, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹³ Rebecca A. Porter, age 49, was listed as the wife of Nathan T. Porter, age 59, in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹⁴

Rebecca Ann Cherry died on 2 December 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah.² She was buried in Centerville, Utah, on 5 December 1922.²

     John James Cherry was born on 13 January 1834 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,3,4,5,2 He was the son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.^1,2 John James Cherry is probably included in the household of Aaron B. Cherry in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois.⁶ John J. Cherry, age 17 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ John J. Cherry, age 17 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁷

John James Cherry married Laura Bratton on 6 May 1856.^8,9,2

Jas. Cherry, age 26 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Laura Cherry, age 19, Jno. Jas. Cherry, age 4 and Mary M. Cherry, age 1. Jas. reported owning real estate worth $600 and personal property worth $300.¹⁰

John James Cherry died on 15 May 1925 at Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^2,11,12 He was buried in the Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, on 17 May 1925.^12,2

     Mary Margaret Cherry was born on 11 March 1836 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.¹ Mary Margaret Cherry is probably included in the household of Aaron B. Cherry in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois.⁵ Mary M. Cherry, age 15 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁶ Mary M. Cherry, age 15 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁷

Mary Margaret Cherry married Thomas Jefferson Brandon on 9 May 1856.⁸ Mary M. Branan, age 24 was living in the household of Thos. J. Branan, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah Territory.⁹ Mary M. Brandon, age 33 was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹⁰ Mary M. Brandon, age 64 was listed as the wife of Thomas J. Brandon, age 67 in the 1900 Census ofDavis County, Utah.⁴ Mary M. Brandon, age 77 was listed as the wife of Thomas J. Brandon, age 77 in the 1910 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹¹

Mary Margaret Cherry died on 3 October 1925 in Davis County, Utah.^12,13

     Amelia Mariah Cherry was born on 9 May 1838 in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.¹ Amelia Mariah Cherry is probably included in the household of Aaron B. Cherry in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois.⁴ Amelia Cherry, age 13 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.² Amelia Cherry, age 13 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁵

Amelia Mariah Cherry married William Reed Smith on 6 May 1856 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,6 Amelia M. Smith, age 22 was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 33, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁷ Amelia Smith, age 32 was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁸

Amelia M. Smith, age 42 was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah. The family included her son, Hyrum Smith, age 20, her daughter, Margaret Ann Smith, age 15. Amelia's husband William appears elsewhere in the census with one of his other wives.⁹ In 1919 Amelia Mariah Cherry lived Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹⁰

Amelia Mariah Cherry died on 12 September 1923 Lorenzo, Jefferson County, Idaho.¹¹

Amelia Mariah Cherry died on 13 September 1923 Annis, Jefferson County, Idaho.⁶

     Jesse Yelton Cherry was born on 10 June 1840 Adams County, Illinois.^2,3,4 He was the son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.¹ Jesse Cherry, age 11 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Jesse Cherry, age 11 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁵

Jesse Yelton Cherry died on 20 May 1865 Nottingham died of smallpox.²

Jesse Yelton Cherry died on 21 May 1865.¹ He was buried Nottingham on 21 May 1865.²

     Thomas R. Cherry was born on 15 August 1843 Adams County, Illinois.^2,3,4 He was the son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.¹ Thomas Cherry, age 8 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.² Thomas Cherry, age 10 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁵ Thos. W. Cherry, age 17 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 59, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁶

Thomas R. Cherry died in 1864.⁷

     Caroline Cherry was born on 4 August 1845 in Adams County, Illinois.^3,4,5,6,2,7 She was the daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.^1,2 Caroline Cherry, age 6 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Caroline Cherry, age 8 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁸ Caroline Cherry, age 15 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 59, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁹

Caroline Cherry married Thomas Henry Harris on 10 January 1866.⁶ Caroline Harris, age 25 was living in the household of Thomas Harris, age 29, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹⁰ Caroline Harris, age 35, was listed as the wife of Thomas Harris, age 39, in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹¹ Caroline Harris, age 54 was listed as the wife of Thomas H. Harris, age 59 in the 1900 Census of Centerville,Davis County, Utah.⁷

Caroline Cherry died on 16 December 1936 in Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² She was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, on 20 December 1936.^12,2

     Joseph Smith Cherry was born on 15 August 1847 along the Platte River, Indian Territory, Joseph isn't listed with the rest of the family in Heart Throbs of the West because he had not yet been born when the company set out.^1,2,3 He was the son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton.¹ Joseph S. Cherry, age 3 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.² Joseph Cherry, age 4 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.⁴ Joseph S. Cherry, age 13 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 59, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁵

Joseph Smith Cherry married Mary Ellen Pender on 25 March 1865 Salt Lake City, Utah.^1,6 Joseph S. Cherry, age 22, was living in the household of Margaret Cherry, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁷

Joseph S. Cherry, age 31 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Centerville Precinct, Davis County, Utah. The family included his wife, Mary E. Cherry, age 28, his sons, Joseph S. Cherry, age 6, Horace Cherry, age 4 and Cornelius Cherry, age 1. Also in the household is Joseph's 14 year old brother-in-law, Lacelle Pender.⁸

Joseph Smith Cherry died on 9 September 1915 Menan, Jefferson County, Idaho.⁹

     Mary Ellen Pender was born circa 1852 in Utah.¹

Mary Ellen Pender married Joseph Smith Cherry, son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 25 March 1865 Salt Lake City, Utah.^2,3 Mary E. Cherry, age 28, was listed as the wife of Joseph S. Cherry, age 31, in the 1880 Census of Centerville Precinct, Davis County, Utah.¹

     Thomas Henry Harris was born on 20 May 1841 in Norwich, Norfolk, the son of John J. Harris and Mary Ann Rushmer.^1,2,3

Thomas Henry Harris married Caroline Cherry, daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 10 January 1866.⁴

Thomas Harris, age 29 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Caroline Harris, age 25. Thomas reported owning real estate worth $300 and personal property worth $775. Thomas' parents are living in the next household with their adopted daughter.⁵

Thomas Harris, age 39 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah. The family included his wife, Caroline Harris, age 35, his son, Fayette Harris, age 4.⁶

Thomas H. Harris, age 59 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Centerville, Davis County, Utah. Other family members included his wife, Caroline Harris, age 54. This census states that Caroline has borne no children.³

Thomas Henry Harris died on 16 February 1924 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, on 19 February 1924.^7,2

     William Reed Smith was born on 11 August 1825 Wesley Town, Leeds, Quebec.¹

William Reed Smith married Amelia Mariah Cherry, daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 6 May 1856 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^2,3

Wm. R. Smith, age 33 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Amelia M. Smith, age 22 and Hyrum Smith, age 1 month. Wm. reported owning real estate worth $1200 and personal property worth $1200. The household also includes William's first and third wives and their children. Everyone is listed in order of age, so that it's not possible to determine which children belong to which wife.⁴

Wm. R. Smith, age 44 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Amelia Smith, age 32, Hiram Smith, age 9, Margaret Smith, age 5 and Jesse Smith, age 1. Wm. reported owning real estate worth $5000 and personal property worth $1800. William and Emeline (his first wife) appear as Family #68 with their children. Amelia and her children are Family #69, followed by Mary and her children as Family #70. But ditto marks are used for the surnames of everyone except William, which commonly indicates a single household.⁵

William Reed Smith died on 15 January 1894 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹

William Reed Smith died on 16 January 1894 Davis County, Utah.⁶ He was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹

     Thomas Jefferson Brandon was born on 20 August 1832 in Henry County, Tennessee, the son of George W. Brandon and Kissiah Fowler.^1,2,3

Thomas Jefferson Brandon married Mary Margaret Cherry, daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 9 May 1856.⁴

Thos. J. Branan, age 26 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah Territory. Also living in the household were Mary M. Branan, age 24, Mary M. Branan, age 3 and Thos. J. Branan, age 2. Thos. reported owning real estate worth $200 and personal property worth $200.⁵

T. J. Brandon, age 36 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Mary M. Brandon, age 33, Mary M. Brandon, age 12, Thomas J. Brandon, age 11, George Brandon, age 9, William Brandon, age 7, Jesse C. Brandon, age 4 and Joseph S. Brandon, age 1. T. reported owning real estate worth $700 and personal property worth $400.⁶

Thomas J. Brandon, age 67 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Davis County, Utah. Other family members included his wife, Mary M. Brandon, age 64, his son, Ray F. Brandon, age 23, his grandson, George W. Brandon, age 7 and Julius Brandon, age 1, his granddaughter, Echo M. Brandon, age 3. Mary has borne 12 children, 8 of whom are living.²

Thomas J. Brandon, age 77 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Davis County, Utah. The household also included his wife, Mary M. Brandon, age 77, his grandson, Julius S. Brandon, age 11, his granddaughter, Echo M. Brandon, age 13.⁷

Thomas Jefferson Brandon died on 21 April 1916 in Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,8,3 He was buried at Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, on 23 April 1916.^1,3

     Laura Bratton was born on 10 November 1841 Ottawa, Illinois, the daughter of George W. Bratton and Mary Graves.^1,2,3

Laura Bratton married John James Cherry, son of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 6 May 1856.^4,5,6 Laura Cherry, age 19 was living in the household of Jas. Cherry, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁷

Laura Bratton died on 1 February 1924 at Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^8,3 She was buried in the Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, on 3 February 1924.^8,3

     Jacob Nathaniel Winter was the son of David Keller Winters & Jane Rosbrough.¹ He was born on 4 August 1824 in Bartholamew County, Indiana, the son of David Keller Winter & Jane Rosbrough.^2,3

Jacob Nathaniel Winter married Sarah Jane Cherry, daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 6 January 1852 Salt Lake City, Utah.^4,5

Jacob N. Winter, age 35 was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Carson County, Utah. Also living in the household were Sarah Jane Winter, age 26, Sarah Jane Winter, age 9, David Winter, age 7, Martha Winter, age 4, Hellen Winter, age 3 and Margaret Ann Winter, age 2. Jacob reported owning no real estate and no personal property.⁶

J. N. Winter, age 46 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Douglas County, Nevada. Also living in the household were S. J. Winter, age 30, H. D. Winter, age 14, E. L. Winter, age 12, J. L. Winter, age 7, Geo Winter, age 6, Chas Winter, age 1 and John Winter, age 4. J. reported owning real estate worth $6500 and personal property worth $2500. This census entry is confusing, to say the least. Most family members are shown with initials only, and most of the ages are wrong.⁷

Jacob Nathaniel Winter died on 11 December 1892 Jacks Valley, Douglas County, Nevada.^2,3 He was buried Jacks Valley Cemetery, Jacks Valley, Douglas County, Nevada. There are 3 other Winter burials that may be additional children of Jacob & Sarah.³

     Nathan T. Porter was born on 10 July 1820 Corinth, Orange County, Vermont, the son of Sanford Porter and Nancy Warriner.¹

Nathan T. Porter married Rebecca Ann Cherry, daughter of Aaron Benjamin Cherry and Margaret Yelton, on 12 November 1848 Utah.^2,3

Nathan T. Porter, age 31, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Rebecca Porter, age 21 and Sarah Jane Porter, age 1. Nathan reported owning real estate worth $1000. Also living in the household is Lyman Porter, age 18, Nathan's brother.^4,1

Nathan T. Porter married Eliza Ford on 13 April 1857 in Utah.¹

Nathan Porter, age 40 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Rebecca A. Porter, age 30, Sarah Porter, age 11, Aaron Porter, age 9 and Eliza Porter, age 19. Nathan reported owning real estate worth $2000 and personal property worth $600. Sarah's and Eliza's names were apparently reversed by the enumerator. The household also includes Nathan Porter, age 10, possibly a nephew of Nathan, Sr.⁵

Nathan Porter, age 50 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Rebecca Ann Porter, age 40 and Aaron B. Porter, age 20. Nathan reported owning real estate worth $2000 and personal property worth $1500. The household also includes three younger children, presumably those of Eliza (Ford) Porter, Nathan's second wife. Eliza herself and Susan Cherry (age 16, listed as a domestic servant) appear in the immediately following household.⁶

Nathan T. Porter, age 59 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household was his wife, Rebecca A. Porter, age 49. Eliza (Ford) Porter and her children are in the next household, with Eliza listed as the head.⁷

     John James Cherry Jr. was born on 16 October 1857 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,2 He was the son of John James Cherry and Laura Bratton.¹ Jno. Jas. Cherry, age 4 was living in the household of Jas. Cherry, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.³

John James Cherry Jr. married Emeline Rich on 25 March 1886 Logan, Utah.⁴ In 1919 John James Cherry Jr. lived Grace, Idaho.⁵

John James Cherry Jr. died on 26 August 1925 Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.²

     Mary Minetta Cherry was born on 18 September 1859 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,2 She was the daughter of John James Cherry and Laura Bratton.¹ Mary M. Cherry, age 1 was living in the household of Jas. Cherry, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.³

Mary Minetta Cherry married William Harrison Walton on 23 May 1884 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.^1,4

Mary Minetta Cherry died on 13 December 1913 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.⁵

     Jesse Yelton Cherry was born on 14 April 1864 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,2 He was the son of John James Cherry and Laura Bratton.¹

Jesse Yelton Cherry died on 14 July 1882.³

     Aaron Benjamin Cherry was born on 20 February 1866 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,2 He was the son of John James Cherry and Laura Bratton.¹ In 1919 Aaron Benjamin Cherry lived Pocatello, Idaho.³