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     William R. Yelton was born on 17 June 1883 in Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Augustus A. Yelton and Awilda Birticia Foster.¹

William R. Yelton married Ethel Foushee circa 1907.^3,4

William R. Yelton, age 25 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The household also included his wife, Ethel M. Yelton, age 25, his daughter, Eunice R. Yelton, age 1. Ethel has borne 1 child, who is living.⁴ In 1918 William R. Yelton was an electrician, employed by the Delco Light Company of Memphis, TN.² In 1918 William R. Yelton and Ethel Yelton lived in Beulah, Bolivar County, Mississippi.² William registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Sunflower County, Mississippi. He named his wife, Ethel, as his nearest living relative.² In 1920 William R. Yelton was an electrician working for the telephone company.⁵

W. R. Yelton, age 37 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The family included his wife, Ethel Yelton, age 31, his sons, William Yelton, age 8 and Richard Yelton, age 4, his daughters, Eunice Yelton, age 11 and Dorothy Yelton, age 6, his father, A. A. Yelton, age 71.⁵

William R. Yelton died between 1920 and 1930.⁶

     Ethel Foushee was born in July 1883 in Kentucky the daughter of Homer and Annie Foushee.^1,2,3

Ethel Foushee married William R. Yelton, son of Augustus A. Yelton and Awilda Birticia Foster, circa 1907.^4,5 Ethel M. Yelton, age 25 was listed as the wife of William R. Yelton, age 25 in the 1910 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.⁵ In 1918 Ethel Yelton and William R. Yelton lived in Beulah, Bolivar County, Mississippi.⁶ Ethel Yelton, age 31 was listed as the wife of W. R. Yelton, age 37 in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.⁷ In 1930 Ethel Yelton was a candy maker in a candy factory.⁸

Ethel M. Yelken, age 41 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The household also included her sons, William B. Yelken, age 19 and Richard C. Yelken, age 13, her daughter, Edith C. Boyken, age 18. Ethel and Edith are both listed as widowed.⁸

     Eunice Yelton was born on 23 October 1908 in Kentucky.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹ Eunice R. Yelton, age 1 was listed as a daughter of William R. Yelton, age 25 in the 1910 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.² Eunice Yelton, age 11 was listed as a daughter of W. R. Yelton, age 37 in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.⁴

Eunice Yelton married John A. Gilkey.⁵ Eunice Yelton and John A. Gilkey were divorced circa 1948.⁵

Eunice Yelton died on 10 September 1990 at Methodist Hospital North, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^3,6

     Edith Yelton was born circa 1911 in Kentucky.¹ She was the daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹

Edith Yelton married (?) Boyken circa 1928.² In 1930 Edith (Yelton) Boyken was a telephone operator.² Edith C. Boyken, age 18 was listed as a daughter of Ethel M. Yelken, age 41 in the 1930 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.²

     William B. Yelton was born circa 1912 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹ William Yelton, age 8 was listed as a son of W. R. Yelton, age 37 in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.² William B. Yelken, age 19 was listed as a son of Ethel M. Yelken, age 41 in the 1930 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.³

     Dorothy Yelton was born on 28 April 1912 in Tennessee.² She was the daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹ Dorothy Yelton, age 6 was listed as a daughter of W. R. Yelton, age 37 in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.³

Dorothy Yelton married A. B. Boykin.⁴ At the time of her death, Dorothy Yelton resided at in Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee.²

Dorothy Yelton died on 9 July 2001.²

     Richard C. Yelton was born on 5 August 1915 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹ Richard Yelton, age 4 was listed as a son of W. R. Yelton, age 37 in the 1920 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.³ Richard C. Yelken, age 13 was listed as a son of Ethel M. Yelken, age 41 in the 1930 Census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.⁴

Richard C. Yelton married Alice (?).⁵ Richard C. Yelton was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, on 11 May 1972.⁵

     

(?) Fuller married Mary Yelton, daughter of Augustus A. Yelton and Awilda Birticia Foster.¹

(?) Fuller died before 1953.²

     Dwight O. Fearnow was born on 21 October 1919 the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Fearnow of Williamsport, Maryland.^1,2

Dwight O. Fearnow married Helen Isabel Yelton, daughter of Elmer Yelton and Bess Marxmiller, on 19 June 1943 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, College Park, Maryland.²

Dwight O. Fearnow died in July 1983.¹

     Lydia L. Yelton was born circa 1911 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of William A. Yelton and Flora Elva Hanson.¹ In 1930 Lydia L. Yelton was a clerk for an ice cream company.¹ Lydia L. Yelton, age 19 was listed as a daughter of William A. Yelton, age 57 in the 1930 Census of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.¹

     Eleanor Bridges was born on 28 August 1907 the daughter of James Bridges and Margaret Willis.^1,2

Eleanor Bridges married Foster Monday Yelton, son of Augustus A. Yelton and Awilda Birticia Foster, on 6 December 1926 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.³ At the time of her death, Eleanor Bridges resided at in Batesville, Panola County, Mississippi.¹

Eleanor Bridges died on 7 October 2004.^1,2 She was buried at Bethel Cemetery, Enid, Mississippi.

     

(?) Boyken married Edith Yelton, daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee, circa 1928.¹

(?) Boyken died between 1928 and 1930.¹

     

Effie I. B. Yelton died on 22 January 1917 in Unicoi County, Tennessee.¹

     

Stillborn Infant Yelton died on 30 July 1920 in Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ He was born on 30 July 1920 in Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee, on 31 July 1920.¹ He was the son of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹

     A. B. Boykin was born on 11 October 1911.¹

A. B. Boykin married Dorothy Yelton, daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.²

A. B. Boykin died on 22 September 1975 in Shelby County, Tennessee.^2,1

     

John A. Gilkey married Eunice Yelton, daughter of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹ John A. Gilkey and Eunice Yelton were divorced circa 1948.¹

     Lebaron Yelton was born on 30 April 1892 in Pensacola, Florida.³ He was the son of Calvin Yelton and Emma (?).^1,2 Barron Yelton, age 10 was listed as a son of Emma Yelton, age 33 in the 1900 Census of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida.⁴ In 1910 Lebaron Yelton was a bartender in a saloon.⁵ Lebaron Yelton, age 18 appears in the 1910 Census of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida in the household of Willie Johnson, as a roomer..⁵ In 1917 Lebaron Yelton was a bar porter at the Stag Saloon.³ In 1917 Lebaron Yelton lived at 315 N. 8th Ave, Pensacola, Florida.³ Lebaron registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Pensacola, Florida.³

Lebaron Yelton married Viola (?) circa 1919.⁶ In 1920 Lebaron Yelton was a porter in a club.¹ Lee Yelton, age 26 was listed as the stepson of Frank Bradley, age 45 in the 1920 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.¹ In 1930 Lebaron Yelton was a waiter in a club.⁶

Lebron Yelton, age 35 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The household also included his wife, Viola Yelton, age 33.⁶

     Emma (?) was born in August 1866 in Florida.¹

Emma (?) married Calvin Yelton between 1885 and 1889 probably in Escambia County, Florida. In 1900 Emma Yelton was a chambermaid.¹

In the 1900 Census of Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, Emma Yelton, age 33 was listed as the head of a household. Other family members included her son, Barron Yelton, age 10. Emma has borne one child, who is living. This census identifies her as a widow. Her father was born in Georgia and her mother in Alabama. Lebaron's father was born in Alabama.¹

Emma (?) married Frank Bradley on 30 April 1918 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The marriage record identifies Emma as Emma Luckey and states that she was a widow.² Emma Bradley, age 44 was listed as the wife of Frank Bradley, age 45 in the 1920 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.³ Emma Bradley, age 48 was listed as the wife of Frank Bradley, age 53 in the 1930 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     Viola (?) was born circa 1897 in Florida.¹

Viola (?) married Lebaron Yelton, son of Calvin Yelton and Emma (?), circa 1919.¹ Viola Yelton, age 33 was listed as the wife of Lebron Yelton, age 35 in the 1930 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Dorothy Yelton is the daughter of Lebaron Yelton and Viola (?).¹

     Frank Bradley was born circa 1873 in Louisiana.^1,2

Frank Bradley married Emma (?) on 30 April 1918 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The marriage record identifies Emma as Emma Luckey and states that she was a widow.¹

Frank Bradley, age 45 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The family included his wife, Emma Bradley, age 44. Lee is also shown as married, although his wife isn't present in the household. According to this census, Lee's father was born in Alabama and his mother in Florida.²

Frank Bradley, age 53 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The household also included his wife, Emma Bradley, age 48. In this census, Emma states that both her parents were born in Virginia. Frank's age at first marriage is given as 42, Emma's as 37.³

     Ann Yelton was born circa 1859 in Georgia.¹ Ann Yelton, age 21 appears in the 1880 Census of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee in the household of Samuel and Portia Gause(?) as a servant. The census describes her as "mulatto." She and both her parents were born in Georgia.¹

     Ranson Yelton was born circa 1849 in Tennessee.¹ Ranson Yelton, age 21 appears in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, Tennessee in the household of James & Bettie Daniel.¹

     Calvin Yelton was born circa 1862 in Alabama.¹

Calvin Yelton married Emma (?) between 1885 and 1889 probably in Escambia County, Florida.

Calvin Yelton died between 1892 and 1900 probably in Escambia County, Florida.

     Alice (?) was born on 10 January 1913.¹

Alice (?) married Richard C. Yelton, son of William R. Yelton and Ethel Foushee.¹

Alice (?) died on 5 February 1995.¹ She was buried at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas, on 9 February 1995.¹

     William Yelton is the son of William B. Yelton.^1,2 William Yelton married Mona (?).¹

     Mona (?) married William Yelton.¹

     Dollie A. (?) was born in 1898.¹

Dollie A. (?) married Lionel Wayne Robson, son of Charles Ward Robson and Emma Yelton.¹

Dollie A. (?) died in 1993.¹

     Geraldine Corwin married Howard Franklin Robson.¹

     E. Eloise (?) married Gary Robson.¹