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     Bessie Yelton was born on 2 February 1896 in North Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jasper Young Yelton and Alberta Grayson.¹ Bessie Yelton, age 4 was listed as a daughter of Jasper Yelton, age 28 in the 1900 Census of Golden Valley,Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Bessie Yelton died on 25 June 1975 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,4 She was buried in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Joseph Wilson Grayson was born on 2 May 1872 in North Carolina.^3,4,5 He was the son of K. J. Mc. Grayson and Mary L. Melton.^1,2

Joseph Wilson Grayson married Martha Ida Yelton, daughter of John Landrum Yelton and Ellen Malinda Robertson, on 19 November 1893 at J. L. Yelton's, Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

Joseph Grayson, age 28 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Martha I. Grayson, age 23, his son, William C. Grayson, age 3, his daughters, Ester P. Grayson, age 5. Martha has borne 3 children, all of whom are living.⁵

Joseph Wilson Grayson died on 6 April 1954.³ He was buried at Fairview Baptist Church Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Amanda Hutchins was born on 6 November 1881 in North Carolina.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Hutchins and Mary T. Vickers.¹

Amanda Hutchins married Columbus Mills Yelton, son of Francis Marion Yelton and Harriet Caroline Toney, on 29 August 1897 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. One story that is told about her is that she ran off and
married my grandfather when she was only about fourteen. When
they came back home, my great-grandfather Hutchins (I don't know
his given name) made her get down off the carriage and gave her
a whipping! I guess he thought she had no business going off and
getting married at fourteen, even back then.^1,4 Manda Yelton, age 28 was listed as the wife of Mills Yelton, age 34 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Amanda Hutchins died on 7 December 1968.⁶

     Sarah Rejettie Howell was born on 23 June 1889 in Yancey County, North Carolina.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Zeb Howell and Cinnantha Woody.¹

Sarah Rejettie Howell married Thomas Jefferson Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Margaret Brooks, circa 1909.² In 1951 Sarah Rejettie Howell lived in Mars Hill, North Carolina.¹

Sarah Rejettie Howell died on 29 June 1978 in Madison County, North Carolina.^4,3

     William Clarence Yelton is the son of Thomas Jefferson Yelton and Sarah Rejettie Howell.¹ William Clarence Yelton married Wilma Chloe Duck.

     Jane Yelton was born circa 1855 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Marion Yelton and Harriet Caroline Toney.^1,2 Jane Yelton, age 4 was living in the household of Ferreby Yelton, age 50, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Jane Yelton, age 15 was living in the household of Francis Yelton, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Jane Yelton married John A. Hutchins, son of Thomas Hutchins and Elizabeth Smart, on 4 April 1878 at at Frank Yelton's, Camp Creek Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Because the marriage took place at F. Yelton's, I think the Lettie J. who married John A. Hutchins is the daughter of Francis Yelton. She is listed as Jane Hutchins in the 1880 Census.²

     Welcome A. Allen was born circa 1871 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of James Allen and Cynthia L. Willard.¹ Welcome A. Allen, age 9, was listed as the son of James Allen, age 32, in the 1880 Census of Rice County, Kansas.¹

     Lena L. Allen was born circa 1877 in Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of James Allen and Cynthia L. Willard.¹ Lena L. Allen, age 3, was listed as the daughter of James Allen, age 32, in the 1880 Census of Rice County, Kansas.¹

     Elizabeth Upton was the daughter of Her marriage license states her parents are "not known." However, since the license was applied for by a third party, "B. Cale," it may be that she knew but the applicant did not.¹ She was born in December 1869 in North Carolina.^2,1

Elizabeth Upton married Leonard Yelton, son of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune, on 30 April 1893 in Sunshine, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The marriage license says his parents are "not known," but that may be because the license was applied for by a third party, B. Cale.^2,1

     Etta Yelton was born on 25 September 1881 in North Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Waters.^1,2

Etta Yelton married W. K. Freeman.²

Etta Yelton died on 22 May 1921 in Gaston County, North Carolina.² She was buried in Bessemer Cemetery, Bessemer City, North Carolina, on 23 May 1921.²

     Lillian A. Yelton was born in November 1882 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Waters.¹

     Joseph Henry Yelton was born in June 1885 in North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Waters.^1,2

Joseph Henry Yelton married Jennie Lou Sanders circa 1909.³

Joseph Henry Yelton died on 17 June 1960 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.²

     June Baxter Yelton was born on 6 June 1887 in Sunshine, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3,4 He was the son of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Waters.²

June Baxter Yelton married Phenellia Dover circa 1913.³ In 1917 June Baxter Yelton was a loom fixer for Broad River Mills.⁴ June registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Blacksburg, South Carolina.⁴ In 1920 June Baxter Yelton was a loom fixer in a cotton mill.⁵

June B. Yelton, age 32 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. The family included his wife, Phenellia Yelton, age 26, his sons, Eugene Yelton, age 2 years and 6 months.⁵

June B. Yelton, age 41 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. The household also included his wife, Daisy Yelton, age 37, his sons, Eugene Yelton, age 12 and James Yelton, age 5, his daughters, Janelle Yelton, age 6.⁶ In 1930 June Baxter Yelton was a loom fixer in a cotton mill.⁶

     Bessie Yelton was born on 29 August 1895 in North Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Upton.¹

Bessie Yelton married Willie W. Smith between 1920 and 1925. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the eldest known child.²

Bessie Yelton died on 28 December 1975.² She was buried in Sharon Methodist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.²

     William McKinley Yelton was born on 10 November 1896 in King's Mountain, Cleveland County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Upton.¹

William McKinley Yelton married Sallie Ellison circa 1916 in York, South Carolina.^3,4 In 1917 William McKinley Yelton lived in Gaffney, South Carolina.² William registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. He reported one year of service as a private in the South Carolina coast artillery.²

Willie Yelton, age 29 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. The family included his wife, Sallie Yelton, age 27, his son, Marvin Yelton, age 1 year and 6 months. Also living in the household is Jane Lisher(?), a 50 year old single woman identified as William's aunt.⁵

William M. Yelton, age 33 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina. The household also included his wife, Sallie Yelton, age 34, his sons, Marvin Yelton, age 11 and Jesse Yelton, age 7.⁴

William McKinley Yelton died in 1977 in Puerto Rico.^6,3 He was buried in Cleveland Memorial Park, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁶

     Delia M. Yelton was born in July 1898 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Yelton and Elizabeth Upton.¹

     Joshua Toney was born circa 1808 in North Carolina.¹

Joshua Toney married Mary Mooney on 8 November 1829 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,1

Joshua Toney, age 70 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included, his granddaughter, Mary Yelton, age 20 and Frances Yelton, age 18.³

     Mary Mooney was born circa 1810 in North Carolina.¹

Mary Mooney married Joshua Toney on 8 November 1829 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,1

Mary Mooney died between 1870 and 1880 Her husband is listed as a widower in the 1880 Census.³

     Nancy Lafferty was born circa 1805 in Kentucky.¹

Nancy Lafferty married Benjamin Yelton, son of William Yelton and Sarah Mays, on 15 March 1821 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.² Nancy Lafferty is probably included in the 1830 Census of Washington County, Indiana in the household of her husband, Benjamin Yelton.³ Nancy Lafferty is probably included in the 1840 Census of Posey County, Indiana in the household of her husband, Benjamin Yelton.⁴

     M. E. Cummins was born circa 1846 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

M. E. Cummins married Isaac N. Yelton, son of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 19 October 1869 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Alice Norris was born circa 1827 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2

Alice Norris married James Gosney Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Amelia (Millie) Gosney, on 9 January 1862 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,3 Olly Yelton, age 43 was living in the household of James G. Yelton, age 52, in the 1870 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.²

Alice Norris died before 1880.⁴

     Elizabeth Seevers was born on 2 February 1834 in Fleming County, Kentucky.¹

Elizabeth Seevers married James Gosney Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Amelia (Millie) Gosney, on 22 February 1894 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3 Elizabeth survived the death of her husband, James Gosney Yelton on 22 September 1908.⁴

Elizabeth Seevers died on 13 May 1919 in Butler, Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ She was buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Butler, Kentucky, on 15 May 1919.¹

     Georgetta Records was born on 27 August 1846 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2

Georgetta Records married James Madison Yelton, son of John H. Yelton and Judith Minerva Taylor, on 20 May 1869 at Luther Records', Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3 Georgetta Yelton, age 24 was living in the household of James M. Yelton, age 28, in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁴ Georgie Yelton, age 35, was listed as the wife of James Yelton, age 36, in the 1880 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁵

Georgetta Records died on 4 December 1894.¹ She was buried in Unity Cemetery, Audrain County, Missouri.¹

     Mary J. (?) was born in October 1876 in North Carolina.¹ She was born on 30 October 1877.²

Mary J. (?) married Julius A. Harrison, son of James Harrison and Mary Yelton, circa 1892.^2,1 Mary Harrison, age 23 was listed as the wife of Julius Harrison, age 37 in the 1900 Census ofRutherford County, North Carolina.¹

Mary J. (?) died on 31 January 1925.² She was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Summy Yelton was born circa 1881.¹ Summy Yelton was the child of Lawson Yelton and Millie M. Biggerstaff.¹

Summy Yelton died circa 1882.¹ Summy Yelton was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Joseph L. Yelton was born on 10 September 1883.¹ He was the son of Archie Rollins Yelton and Catherine Biggerstaff.¹

Joseph L. Yelton died on 20 July 1885.¹ He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Ellis Yelton was born on 16 October 1903.¹ He was the son of Archie Rollins Yelton and Eliza Leanna Harrison.¹

Ellis Yelton died on 1 May 1906.¹ He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Mittie Johnson was born on 17 August 1916.²

Mittie Johnson married Broadus Hutchins, son of Barney Hutchins and Mollie Yelton.²

     Mary McBrayer was born on 12 April 1905.^1,2

Mary McBrayer married Gordon Leonard Yelton, son of Leonard Yelton and Nancy Madora Wells, circa 1926.^1,3

Mary McBrayer died on 12 August 1996 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2

     L. Pearl (?) was born on 14 March 1893.¹

L. Pearl (?) married Sommie Hutchins, son of Barney Hutchins and Mollie Yelton.¹

L. Pearl (?) died on 21 June 1974.¹ She was buried at Centennial Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹