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     Mary A. Yelton was born on 12 February 1854 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2 She was living in the household of Benj. Yelton, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Mary Yelton, age 16 was living in the household of Benj. Yelton, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴ Mary A. Yelton, age 24, was listed as a daughter of Benj Yelton, age 68, in the 1880 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Mary A. Yelton died on 14 October 1882.

     Squire Thomas Gibbons was the son of Edmond M. Gibbons and Evaline Dillon.¹ He was born on 8 April 1849 in Algood, Putnam County, Tennessee.¹

Squire Thomas Gibbons married Bethiah Gillom Yelton, daughter of Wilburn S. Yelton and Jemima Wilmoth, on 13 October 1870 in Tennessee.¹ Squire Thomas Gibbons died on 17 September 1939 in Rickman, Overton County, Tennessee.¹

     Sarah W. Gibbons was born on 9 July 1890 in Overton County, Tennessee.¹

     Irene Petway Gibbons was born on 21 September 1879 in Tennessee IGI says born in Putnam County, TN, but I don't think that's right.^1,2,3

Irene Petway Gibbons married Charles M. Tanner circa 1905.^4,5,6 Irene Petway (Gibbons) Tanner died on 20 April 1976 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.⁷ She was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cumberland County, Tennessee.⁴

     Mary Alba Gibbons was born on 10 September 1882 in Algood, Putnam County, Tennessee.¹ She died on 20 December 1978.²

     Wilborn Edmond Gibbons was born on 2 May 1877 in Tennessee Gene Pool says born in Putnam County, TN, but I don't think that's right.²

Wilborn Edmond Gibbons married Chloe Agnes Peek on 10 February 1910.²

     Minnie Myrtle Gibbons was born on 3 July 1887 in Overton County, Tennessee.^1,2

     George Washington Jones married Callista Yelton, daughter of Jesse Yelton and Lucy Kendall, between 1850 and 1853 in Kenton County, Kentucky.^1,2

     Joseph Bruce Jones was born on 30 July 1853 Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri.¹ He was living in the household of Jesse Yelton, age 82, in the 1870 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.²

     John Monroe Yelton was born on 28 February 1862 in North Carolina.^4,5,1 He was living in the household of Jack Yelton, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ John M. Yelton, age 18, was listed as a grandson of Jacob Yelton, age 68, in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷

John Monroe Yelton married Eliza A. Grayson, daughter of K. J. Mc. Grayson and Mary Louise Melton, on 6 January 1881 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁸ On 11 October 1902 J. M. Yelton, age 40 registered to vote in High Shoals Township pursuant to the "grandfather clause" and based on his descent from Jacob Yelton.³ John M. Yelton, age 48 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Eliza A. Yelton, age 48, his sons, Mack O. Yelton, age 22 and R. Eugene Yelton, age 11. Eliza has borne 10 children, 5 of whom are living.⁹ John M. Yelton, age 57 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Eliza Yelton, age 58, his son, Eugene Yelton, age 20, his daughter-in-law, Irene Yelton, age 18, his granddaughter, Mary E. Yelton, age 4. Mary Yelton was initially listed as Mary Dobbins, but the Dobbins surname was lined through.¹⁰ John Monroe Yelton died on 23 September 1942.^4,11 He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Christine Yelton, age 9 was listed as a daughter of Vernon Yelton, age 35 in the 1930 Census of Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Orra Christine Yelton married Joseph Fulton.³

     Eliza A. Grayson was born on 27 October 1861 in Bostic, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,4,5

Eliza A. Grayson married John Monroe Yelton, son of Susanna Yelton, on 6 January 1881 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Eliza A. Yelton, age 48 was listed as the wife of John M. Yelton, age 48 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Eliza Yelton, age 58 was listed as the wife of John M. Yelton, age 57 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Eliza A. Grayson died on 8 October 1949 in Richland County, South Carolina.^3,5 She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 9 October 1949.^3,5

     Robert Eugene Yelton was born on 29 March 1899 in Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was listed as a son of John M. Yelton, age 48 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Robert Eugene Yelton married Irene Fortune on 23 September 1919 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5 Eugene Yelton, age 20 was listed as a son of John M. Yelton, age 57 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Robert Eugene Yelton died on 14 February 1989 North Carolina.^2,7

     William Riley Yelton was born on 29 August 1832 in North Carolina.^2,3,4 He is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.¹ William Yelton, age 16 was living in the household of John P. Yelton, age 27, in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁵

William Riley Yelton married Nancy Jane Johnson circa 1852 in Tennessee.⁶ William R. Yelton, age 27 was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Nancy Yelton, age 26, William Yelton, age 4, Clarissa Yelton, age 2 and girl not named Yelton, age 1. William reported owning no real estate, but had personal property worth $500. The census entry also lists Mary Yelton, age 15. She is too old to be William and Nancy's daughter. While William had a sister Mary who was about 18 in 1860, she appears in the Ashe County census for that year with her mother.⁷ On 23 January 1863 Appears on company muster roll for 31 August 1862 - 31 Dec 1862.⁸ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. Also living in the household were Nancy J. Yelton, age 36, Mary L. Yelton, age 15, William P. Yelton, age 14, Melinda Yelton, age 12, Perlina Yelton, age 11, John Yelton, age 6, Jas. E. Yelton, age 4 and Leon Yelton, age 1. Wm. reported owning no real estate, but had personal property worth $400.⁹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. The family included his wife, Nancy Yelton, age unreadable, his sons, John Yelton, age 15, Erastus Yelton, age 14, Burr Yelton, age 8 and Stonewall Yelton, age 6, his daughters, Viola Yelton, age 21 and Leona Yelton, age 11.¹⁰ William R. Yelton, age 67 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Liberty Township, Phelps County, Missouri. Other family members included his wife, Nancy J. Yelton, age 65, his son, Robert Yelton, age 24, his grandson, Robert Dunhem, age 28, Frederik Dunhem, age 23 and Evart Dunham, age 20, his granddaughter, Clara Dunhem, age 24, Minna Dunhem, age 9 and Viola Dunhem, age 6. Nancy has borne 9 children, 8 of whom are living. The household also includes Cora Lane, b. Nov 1880 in MO (parents both born Illinois) identified as "adopted."¹¹ William survived the death of his wife, Nancy Jane Johnson, on 1 August 1907.^2,12 William Riley Yelton died on 4 December 1908 Phelps County, Missouri.^2,12 He was buried Mill Creek Cemetery, Phelps County, Missouri.²

     Susan A. Yelton was born circa 1836 in North Carolina.² She is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Elizabeth Graham was born on 16 August 1849 in Tennessee.^1,2

Mary Elizabeth Graham married William Green Yelton, son of Charles Louis Yelton and Edith Norris, on 22 October 1872 in Overton County, Tennessee.³ Mary Yelton, age 30, was listed as the wife of W. G. Yelton, age 38, in the 1880 Census of Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee.² Mary E. Yelton, age 60 was listed as the wife of William G. Yelton, age 68 in the 1910 Census of Ellis County, Oklahoma.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Graham died on 27 February 1928 in Ellis County, Oklahoma.¹

     Alamay Yelton was born on 10 March 1877 in Overton County, Tennessee.^2,1 Alamay Yelton, age 3, was listed as the daughter of W. G. Yelton, age 38, in the 1880 Census of Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee.¹

May Yelton married Lee Rankin on 13 September 1899 in Putnam County, Tennessee.³ May Rankin, age 31 was listed as the wife of S. L. Rankin, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Berkeley, Alameda County, California.⁴ May Rankin, age 40 was listed as the wife of Seamore L. Rankin, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma.⁵ Alamae Rankin, age 49 was listed as the wife of Seymour L. Rankin, age 61 in the 1930 Census of Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma.⁶

     Decia Poston married Robert Poole Yelton, son of Charles Louis Yelton and Edith Norris, on 1 February 1872 in Overton County, Tennessee.¹ Decia Poston died in September 1879 Tennessee. She was survived by her husband, Robert Poole Yelton.²

     Lyman B. Allen was born circa 1878 in Indiana.¹ He, was listed as a son of Alfred Allen, age 40, in the 1880 Census of Marshall County, Indiana.¹

     Minnie C. Yelton was born on 4 March 1874 in Overton County, Tennessee.^2,1 She, was listed as a daughter of Robert Yelton, age 31, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.¹

Minnie C. Yelton married C. A. McElhaney.² Minnie C. Yelton died on 27 June 1898 Tennessee.²

     Mary Lou Yelton was born on 1 March 1877 in Overton County, Tennessee.^2,1 She, was listed as a daughter of Robert Yelton, age 31, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.¹

Mary Lou Yelton married Joseph Brown on 26 November 1908 Tennessee.^2,3,4 Mary L. Brown, age 32 was listed as the wife of Joe W. Brown, age 43 in the 1910 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.³ Lou Brown, age 41 was listed as the wife of Joe W. Brown, age 55 in the 1920 Census of Putnam County, Tennessee.⁵ Mary Lou (Yelton) Brown died on 2 November 1959 Tennessee.²

     Sarah Virginia Frances was born in June 1875 in Tennessee.¹

Sarah Virginia Frances married Benjamin Yelton, son of Wilburn S. Yelton and Jemima Wilmoth, on 6 November 1893 in Overton County, Tennessee.² Virgie Yelton, age 24 was listed as the wife of Ben Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.¹ Sarah V. Yelton, age 36 was listed as the wife of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.³ Sarah V. Yelton, age 44 was listed as the wife of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Virgia Yelton, age 53 was listed as the wife of Ben Yelton, age 62 in the 1930 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.^5,6

     Ethel G. Yelton was born in June 1881 in North Carolina.³

Ethel G. Yelton married M. D. L. Calton on 19 September 1905 in Sunshine, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Harold Lamarr Yelton married Annie Ruth Thompson.²

     Frances Badgley was born circa 1866 in Indiana.¹ She, was listed as a daughter of Anson Bagley, age 47, in the 1880 Census of Marshall County, Indiana.¹

Frances Badgley married James W. Falconberry on 7 May 1886 in Marshall County, Indiana.²

     Sarah Emeline Yelton was born circa 1828 in Ashe County, North Carolina.^2,1 She is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.³ Sarah Emeline Yelton is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.¹

Sarah Emeline Yelton married John W. Henson, son of Charles Henson and Elizabeth (?), circa 1846.⁴ Emeline Henson, age 21 was living in the household of John Henson, age 27, in the 1850 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina.⁵ Sarah E. Henson, age 32 was living in the household of John W. Henson, age 42, in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina.⁶ Sarah (Yelton) Henson died circa 1869.

     Malinda Yelton was born circa 1830 in Ashe County, North Carolina.^2,3 She is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁴ Malinda Yelton is probably included in the household of Barnet Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.³