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     Oda Biggerstaff was born on 20 July 1877 the daughter of Cabert Biggerstaff & Margaret Whitt.^1,2,3

Oda Biggerstaff married William D. Lawing on 4 October 1893 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Oda Lawing married James H. Yelton, son of Leonard J. Yelton and Mary Hutchins, on 2 January 1906 at the Wilcox residence, Logan's Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,5,6
     Oda Biggerstaff appeared in the household of James H. Yelton in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Oda Yelton, age 43 was listed as the wife of James Yelton, age 41 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Oda (Biggerstaff) Yelton died on 16 August 1952 in Logan's Store, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,3 She was buried at Centennial Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Oscar Heelon Yelton was born on 8 October 1906 in North Carolina.^2,1,3
     Oscar Heelon Yelton appeared in the household of James H. Yelton in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Oscar Yelton, age 13 was listed as a son of James Yelton, age 41 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Oscar Heelon Yelton married Onie Goins.⁶

Oscar Heelon Yelton married Alma Williams.² Oscar Heelon Yelton died on 10 April 1974 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.^1,3,2 He was buried at Oak Springs Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 12 April 1974.^3,2

     Leonard Gordon Yelton was born on 8 June 1911 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 He was listed as a son of James Yelton, age 41 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Leonard Gordon Yelton married Annie Mae Goins circa 1931.⁵ Leonard Gordon Yelton and Annie Mae Goins were divorced.³

Leonard Gordon Yelton married Ardie Head circa 1947.⁵ Leonard Gordon Yelton died on 10 May 1967 in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina.^6,2,7,3 He was buried at Oak Springs Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 12 May 1967.^6,3

     Earnest V. Yelton was born on 27 January 1916 in North Carolina.^2,3 He was listed as a son of James Yelton, age 41 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Earnest V. Yelton married Jessie Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Hattie Greene, on 23 January 1939.¹ Earnest V. Yelton died on 25 October 1973 North Carolina.^1,2

     Thelma Lucile Yelton married James Holland.²

     Henry Lewis Yelton was born on 2 August 1921 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,3,2

Henry Lewis Yelton married Catherine Goode.⁴ Henry Lewis Yelton died on 20 November 1967.^1,3 He was buried at Oak Springs Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Nancy Thomas was born circa 1832 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3 She is probably included in the household of Elijah Taylor in the 1840 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴

Nancy Thomas married Solomon Hoover in 1848.¹ Nancy Hoover, age 18 was living in the household of Solomon Hoover, age 22, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Nancy Thomas and Solomon Hoover were divorced in 1857.¹ Nancy (Thomas) Hoover died on 19 August 1861.¹

     Solomon Hoover was born circa 1828 in Kentucky.¹

Solomon Hoover married Nancy Thomas, daughter of John Thomas and Isabella Yelton, in 1848.² Solomon Hoover, age 22, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Nancy Hoover, age 18 and Morgan Hoover, age 2. Solomon reported owning real estate worth $400.¹ He and Nancy Thomas were divorced in 1857.²

     Morgan D. Hoover was born on 8 August 1848 in Kentucky.^1,2 He was living in the household of Solomon Hoover, age 22, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

     Missouri Ann Hoover was born on 2 October 1851.¹

     Galenia Hoover was born on 17 May 1853 in Kentucky.^1,2 She was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.²

     Lucinda Taylor was born on 24 January 1840 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Joseph Frank Taylor was born on 10 October 1841 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ He was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 37, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.² Joseph F. Taylor, age 18 was living in the household of Eligiah Taylor, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

Joseph Frank Taylor married Mary Jane Bradford on 10 November 1866 Kentucky.⁴ Joseph Frank Taylor died in Missouri.⁵

     John Jasper Taylor was born on 29 October 1844 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ He was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 37, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.² John J. Taylor, age 15 was living in the household of Eligiah Taylor, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Jasper Taylor, age 22 was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.⁴

     William J. Taylor was born on 28 August 1847 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ He was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 37, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.² Wm J. Taylor, age 12 was living in the household of Eligiah Taylor, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Jasper Taylor, age 52 was listed as the brother-in-law of James S. McClure, age 51 in the 1900 Census of Trimble County, Kentucky.⁴

     Areldia Ann Taylor was born on 5 September 1849 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ She was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 37, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.²

     Alonzo C. Taylor was born in June 1853 in Kentucky.² He was living in the household of Eligiah Taylor, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Alonzo Taylor, age 21 was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.⁴

Alonzo C. Taylor married Mary Stowers Yelton, daughter of Mason Yelton and Mary Ann Stowers, on 1 October 1884 in Covington, Kentucky.^6,2 In 1900 Alonzo C. Taylor was a milliner.² He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio. Other family members included his wife, Mary A. Taylor, age 36, his sons, Arthur C. Taylor, age 14, Stanley Taylor, age 13 and Mason E. Taylor, age 8, his daughters, Mary E. Taylor, age 10 and Mildred Taylor, age 6. Mary has borne 5 children, all of whom are living.² Alonzo C. Taylor died on 15 January 1910 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.¹

     Laura Belle Taylor was born in December 1851 in Kentucky.² She was born on 14 December 1853 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ She was living in the household of Eligiah Taylor, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Laura Taylor, age 16 was living in the household of Elijah Taylor, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.⁴ Laura B. Taylor, age 25, was listed as the daughter of Eliga Taylor, age 68, in the 1880 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵

Laura Belle Taylor married James S. McClure, son of William McClure and Jane Randall, on 20 November 1884 Kentucky.^1,6 Laura T. McClure, age 48 was listed as the wife of James S. McClure, age 51 in the 1900 Census of Trimble County, Kentucky.²

Laura Belle Taylor married Franklin Joyce on 30 September 1920 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Kentucky.¹ Laura Belle (Taylor) Joyce died on 20 March 1924 in Trimble County, Kentucky.^7,1

     James S. McClure was born in April 1849 in Kentucky.²

James S. McClure married Mary Jane Gillum on 11 November 1875.¹

James S. McClure married Laura Belle Taylor, daughter of Elijah Taylor and Isabella Yelton, on 20 November 1884 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^3,4 James S. McClure, age 51 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Trimble County, Kentucky. Other family members included his wife, Laura T. McClure, age 48, his sons, Raymond McClure, age 13 and Hugh McClure, age 7, his daughter, Isabell McClure, age 11, his brother-in-law,Jasper Taylor, age 52. Laura has borne 4 children, 3 of whom are living. The household also includes 3 of James' sons from his prior marriage.² James S. McClure died on 15 December 1909 in Trimble County, Kentucky.³

     Franklin Joyce was born in 1853 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹

Franklin Joyce married Laura Belle Taylor, daughter of Elijah Taylor and Isabella Yelton, on 30 September 1920 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Kentucky.¹

     James Taylor was born circa 1810. He is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

James Taylor married Sarah Kirby on 31 May 1832 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.² James Taylor died circa 1837.³

     Ferdinand Taylor was born circa 1812 in Kentucky.¹ He is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.²

Ferdinand Taylor married Sarah Kirby on 29 July 1838 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^3,4,5 Ferdinand Taylor, age 38, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sarah Taylor, age 38, Jasper Taylor, age 15, James Taylor, age 13, Fanny Taylor, age 12, Robert Taylor, age 9, Margery Taylor, age 7, Harriett Taylor, age 5 and Lewis C. Taylor, age 2. Ferdinand reported owning real estate worth $400.⁶ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sallie Taylor, age 48, Jasper Taylor, age 25, Jas. N. Taylor, age 23, Fannie Taylor, age 21, Robt Taylor, age 19, Margy Taylor, age 16, Hariet Taylor, age 14, Lewis C. Taylor, age 11 and Ferdinad Taylor, age 8.⁷ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sallie Taylor, age 58, Fannie Taylor, age 30, Margaret Taylor, age 26, Harriet Taylor, age 25, Lewis C. Taylor, age 22 and Ferdinand Taylor, age 18. Ferdinand reported owning real estate worth $2,800 and personal property worth $900.¹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The family included his wife, Sallie Taylor, age 69, his daughters, Fannie Taylor, age 40 and Margery Taylor, age 30.⁸

     Nancy Ann Taylor was born circa 1815 in Kentucky.¹ She is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.² Nancy Taylor, age 35 was living in the household of Robert Taylor, age 92, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ Nancy A. Taylor, age 54 was living in the household of George W. Norris, age 54, in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³ Nancy A. Taylor, age 54, was listed as the sister of Anthony W. Taylor, age 60, in the 1880 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴

     Matilda Amelia Taylor was born circa 1817 in Kentucky.² She is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

Matilda Amelia Taylor married George W. Norris on 31 May 1838.¹ Emelia Norris, age 33 was living in the household of George W. Norris, age 34, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.² Permela Norris, age 43 was living in the household of Geo W. Norris, age 44, in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴ Amelia Norris, age 53 was living in the household of George W. Norris, age 54, in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵

     George W. Norris was born on 25 December 1815 in Kentucky the son of Thomas Norris.^1,2

George W. Norris married Matilda Amelia Taylor, daughter of Robert Taylor and Fanny Yelton, on 31 May 1838.¹ George W. Norris, age 34, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Emelia Norris, age 33, Margaret Norris, age 9, Francis Norris, age 9, James T. Norris, age 5 and Alonzo Norris, age 2. George reported owning real estate worth $500.² He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Permela Norris, age 43, James T. Norris, age 15, Alonzo Norris, age 12, Robert N. Norris, age 8, Wm. A. Norris, age 6, John P. Norris, age 30, Margaret Norris, age 19 and Leslie V. Norris, age 4 months. Geo reported owning real estate worth $4000 and personal property worth $3000.³ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Amelia Norris, age 53, Alonzo Norris, age 22, Robt N. Norris, age 18, William A. Norris, age 14, Francis Fryer, age 30, Alvin Fryer, age 2, Anthony Taylor, age 50 and Nancy A. Taylor, age 54. George reported owning real estate worth $6,500 and personal property worth $2,750.⁴ He died on 10 August 1894 in Vernon, Illinois.¹

     Anthony W. Taylor was born on 18 December 1819 in Kentucky.^1,2,3 He is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴ Anthony Taylor, age 30 was living in the household of Robert Taylor, age 92, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.² Anthony Taylor, age 50 was living in the household of George W. Norris, age 54, in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵

Anthony W. Taylor married Mary Matilda Yelton, daughter of Samuel Yelton and Mary Taylor, on 28 May 1872 in Pendleton County, Kentucky. Anthony W. Taylor, age 60 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The family included his wife, Mary M. Taylor, age 54, his sister,Nancy A. Taylor, age 54.⁶ Anthony W. Taylor, age 80 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Other family members included his wife, Mary M. Taylor, age 74.⁷ Anthony W. Taylor died before November 1914.⁸

     John Taylor was born between 1815 and 1820.¹ He is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Robert Taylor was born between 1815 and 1820.¹ He is probably included in the household of Robert Taylor in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Henry Hall married Margaret Yelton, daughter of Charles Yelton and Amelia Ellis, on 9 November 1826 in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

     Benjamin Coleman Gosney was born on 15 August 1821 in Campbell County, Kentucky.^1,2 He is probably included in the household of John Gosney in the 1830 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.³

Benjamin Coleman Gosney married Nancy McMurtry Bryan on 21 October 1841 in Kenton County, Kentucky.⁴ Benj. C. Gosney, age 28, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Nancy Gosney, age 28, Charles M. Gosney, age 8, Benj. F. Gosney, age 4, Margaret I. Gosney, age 4 months and Mary Yelton, age 19. Benj. reported owning real estate worth $715. The household also includes Napolian [sic] Bryant, age 17. If I have the correct Mary Yelton, she was Benjamin's second cousin once removed.⁵ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Nancy Gosney, age 38, Charles Gosney, age 17, John W. Gosney, age 15, Isabella Gosney, age 13, Mary Gosney, age 11, Missouri Gosney, age 9, Columbus Gosney, age 3 and William Gosney, age 5. B. reported owning real estate worth $4000 and personal property worth $1000.⁶ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Nancy Gosney, age 49, John W. Gosney, age 25, Isabel Gosney, age 21, Calisto Gosney, age 19, Missouri Gosney, age 16, Milla F. Gosney, age 14, Columbus Gosney, age 12 and Worth Gosney, age 12. Benjamin reported owning real estate worth $6,000 and personal property worth $3,000.⁷ He died on 12 March 1907 Kentucky.⁴