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     Willie W. Smith was born on 12 February 1892.¹

Willie W. Smith married Bessie Yelton, daughter of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Upton, between 1920 and 1925. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the eldest known child.¹ Willie W. Smith died on 3 April 1971.¹ He was buried in Sharon Methodist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹

     Marion C. Smith was born on 31 October 1926.¹ He was the son of Willie W. Smith and Bessie Yelton.¹ Marion C. Smith died on 27 November 1929.¹

     Infant Smith died on 19 May 1925.¹ She was born on 19 May 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Willie W. Smith and Bessie Yelton.¹

     Nancy Jane Blanton was born on 11 October 1871.¹

Nancy Jane Blanton married Leonard Yelton, son of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune, circa 1907. The 1930 Census states that Nancy Jane was 36 at her first marriage. I'm assuming that this was her first marriage, pending additional evidence.^1,2 Nancy Jane Blanton died on 25 June 1952.¹ She was buried in Sharon Methodist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹

     William Thomas Robertson was born on 26 April 1843.¹

William Thomas Robertson married Mary Jane Yelton, daughter of Charles Yelton and Letty Lane, in 1867.² William Thomas Robertson died on 9 July 1920.¹ He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Myrtle Robertson was born on 15 August 1886.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Robertson and Mary Jane Yelton.¹ Myrtle Robertson died on 1 November 1908.¹ She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Sarah F. Harrison, age 69 was listed as the wife of John Harrison, age 74 in the 1930 Census of an unknown place .³ Sarah F. Yelton was born on 24 February 1861 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5 She was the daughter of William Jackson Yelton and Esther L. Toney.^1,2 Frances Yelton, age 18, was listed as a granddaughter of Joshua Toney, age 70, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶

Sarah F. Yelton married John K. Harrison on 5 December 1886 at J. W. Harrison's, Logan's Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,4 Sarah Harrison, age 39 was listed as the wife of John Harrison, age 46 in the 1900 Census ofRutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Sarah F. Harrison, age 49 was listed as the wife of John K. Harrison, age 54 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Sarah F. Harrison, age 58 was listed as the wife of John K. Harrison, age 63 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁸ Sarah F. Yelton died on 21 June 1948 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,9 She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     John Harrison, age 74 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of an unknown place . The household also included his wife, Sarah F. Harrison, age 69.¹ John K. Harrison was born on 15 March 1856 in North Carolina the son of J. W. and Marilla Harrison.^2,3,4

John K. Harrison married Sarah F. Yelton, daughter of William Jackson Yelton and Esther L. Toney, on 5 December 1886 at J. W. Harrison's, Logan's Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,2 John Harrison, age 46 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Sarah Harrison, age 39, his son, Benjamin Harrison, age 11, his daughter, Lolar Harrison, age 12. Sarah has borne 2 children, both of whom are living.³ In 1910 John K. Harrison was a blacksmith.⁵ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Sarah F. Harrison, age 49. Sarah has borne two children, both of whom are living.⁵ John K. Harrison, age 63 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Sarah F. Harrison, age 58.⁶ John K. Harrison died on 1 January 1931.² He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷

     Frankie Yelton was born on 27 January 1883 in North Carolina.^2,4 She was the daughter of Lawson Yelton and Millie M. Biggerstaff.^1,2,3 Frankie Yelton, age 17 was listed as the niece of Adam D. Yelton, age 53 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Frankie Yelton married Calvin Christopher Dobbins on 14 December 1900 in Cool Spring Township, Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,6,3 Frankie Yelton witnessed the death of Calvin Christopher Dobbins on 6 December 1929.² Frankie Yelton died on 4 October 1961.² She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Calvin Christopher Dobbins was born on 1 October 1882 the son of Marcus H. & Margaret Dobbins.^1,2,3

Calvin Christopher Dobbins married Frankie Yelton, daughter of Lawson Yelton and Millie M. Biggerstaff, on 14 December 1900 in Cool Spring Township, Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,4,3 Calvin Christopher Dobbins died on 6 December 1929.¹ He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Robert Dobbins was born on 7 December 1921 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He died on 8 December 1921.¹ He was the son of Calvin Christopher Dobbins and Frankie Yelton.¹ Robert Dobbins was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Eleanor Yelton was born on 23 October 1858 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of William Jackson Yelton and Esther L. Toney.^1,2 Mary Yelton, age 20, was listed as a granddaughter of Joshua Toney, age 70, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Mary Eleanor Yelton married Walter Mitchell Guffey, son of John Rufus Guffey and Mary Hutchins, on 9 February 1882 at the residence of Joshua Toney, Logan's Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Mary Guffee, age 41 was listed as the wife of Walt Guffee, age 41 in the 1900 Census ofRutherford County, North Carolina.⁴
     Mary Eleanor Yelton was listed as the head of household in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the house were.⁷ Mary Guffy, age 57 was listed as the mother of Arvill Guffy, age 23 in the 1920 Census of Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁸ Mary (Yelton) Guffey died on 27 November 1923 in Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² She was buried at Camp Creek Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 28 November 1923.^3,2

     Mary Yelton was born circa 1853. She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune. Mary Yelton, age 7 was living in the household of Lenard Yelton, age 44, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Nancy Yelton was born in May 1850 in North Carolina.³ She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune.^1,2 Nancy Yelton, age 9 was living in the household of Lenard Yelton, age 44, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Nancy Yelton married Robert J. Toney circa 1870.^5,2 Nancy Toney, age 19 was living in the household of Robt Toney, age 20, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Nancy Yelton died on 7 September 1925 in McDowell County, North Carolina.² She was buried at Mt. Harmony Cemetery.²

     Diana M. Unkraut is the daughter of William Unkraut and Dorothy Mae Yelton.¹

     Susan Yelton was born circa 1858 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Marion Yelton and Harriet Caroline Toney.¹ Susan Yelton, age 2 was living in the household of Ferreby Yelton, age 50, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Susan Yelton died before 1870? Not with family in 1870 Census; 1900 Census for mother shows 3 children dead.

     Howard Clyde Yelton was born on 24 March 1881.¹ He died on 19 July 1886.¹ He was buried at Centennial Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Gordon Yelton was the son of Bynum Exell Yelton & Amanda Hutchins? He was born on 13 July 1905.¹ He died on 16 January 1928.¹ He was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Donald R. Unkraut is the son of William Unkraut and Dorothy Mae Yelton.¹

     Jack W. Unkraut is the son of William Unkraut and Dorothy Mae Yelton.¹

     Karen L. Unkraut is the daughter of William Unkraut and Dorothy Mae Yelton.¹

     Fred L. Yelton was born on 4 August 1892 in McDowell County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Jasper Newton Yelton and Callie Jimmerson.¹ Fred L. Yelton, age 8 was listed as a son of Jasper N. Yelton, age 44 in the 1900 Census of an unknown place , an unknown place .² Fred L. Yelton, age 18 was listed as a son of Jasper N. Yelton, age 52 in the 1910 Census of McDowell County, North Carolina.³

Fred L. Yelton married Rosa (?) circa 1915.⁴ Fred registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Kit Carson County, Colorado.⁵ In 1920 Fred L. Yelton was a powerhouse engineer at a zinc mine.⁶ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Grant County, New Mexico. The family included his wife, Rosa Yelton, age 20, his son, Fred L. Yelton, Jr., age 1 year and 1 month.⁴

     John Jacob Aster Yelton was born on 14 February 1897 in Nebo, McDowell County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Jasper Newton Yelton and Callie Jimmerson.¹ John J. A. Yelton, age 3 was listed as a son of Jasper N. Yelton, age 44 in the 1900 Census of an unknown place , an unknown place .³ John J. Yelton, age 13 was listed as a son of Jasper N. Yelton, age 52 in the 1910 Census of McDowell County, North Carolina.⁴ John registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1918 in McDowell County, North Carolina.²

John Jacob Aster Yelton married Mabel Hendrix on 1 April 1919 in McDowell County, North Carolina. John was 22 and Mabel 18 when they married.^5,6 In 1920 John Jacob Aster Yelton was a foreman in a tobacco factory.⁷ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The family included.⁷

     James V. Yelton married Maxine Taylor.^1,2

     Maxine Taylor was born on 21 June 1925.¹

Maxine Taylor married James V. Yelton.^1,2 Maxine Taylor died on 10 June 1977.¹ She was buried at Adaville Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Jimmie Yelton was born on 18 May 1944.¹

Jimmie Yelton married Sherrill L. Matheny.¹ Jimmie Yelton died on 21 April 1981.¹ She was buried at Adaville Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Sherrill L. Matheny married Jimmie Yelton.¹

     Hugh Lawson Yelton was born on 31 October 1920.² He was the son of Bynum Yelton and Victoria L. (?).¹

Hugh Lawson Yelton married Evelyn O. (?).² Hugh Lawson Yelton died on 22 May 1991 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina.^2,3 He was buried Buck Creek Baptist Cemetery, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.²

     Evelyn O. (?) married Hugh Lawson Yelton.¹

     Victoria L. (?) was born on 30 October 1903 in North Carolina.^1,2

Victoria L. (?) married Bynum Yelton, son of Lawson Yelton and Caroline Millard, circa 1920.^1,2 Victoria L. (?) died on 15 December 1981.¹ She was buried Buck Creek Baptist Cemetery, Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹