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     Emma Rose Yelton was born on 3 October 1932 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ She died on 1 April 1934 North Carolina.¹ She was buried at Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 3 April 1934.¹

     Amanda Hutchins was born on 3 November 1871 in North Carolina.^4,5,1,6

Amanda Hutchins married Bynum Exell Yelton, son of Francis Marion Yelton and Harriet Caroline Toney, on 26 December 1889 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Manda Yelton, age 28 was listed as the wife of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Amanda (Hutchins) Yelton died on 3 November 1921 North Carolina at age 50. She was survived by her husband, Bynum Exell Yelton.^4,1 Amanda Hutchins was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Amanda Toney was the daughter of Her marriage license states that she is the daughter of A.B. Smart & Marian Smart.² She was born circa 1878 in North Carolina.¹

Amanda Toney married Columbus Mills Yelton, son of Francis Marion Yelton and Harriet Caroline Toney, on 26 September 1892 at at B. Smart's, Camp Creek Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Amanda Toney died before 1897 Her husband remarried in 1897.

     Lucy Carolyn Yelton was born on 25 December 1890 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5,6 She was listed as a daughter of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷

Lucy Carolyn Yelton married Weldon Zeno Guffey, son of Walter Mitchell Guffey and Mary Eleanor Yelton, on 13 December 1908 North Carolina. Lucy and Weldon were 2nd cousins.^4,8,3 Lucy Guffey, age 19 was listed as the wife of Weldon Guffey, age 20 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁹ Lucy Carolyn Yelton had no children. She died on 16 July 1956 North Carolina.^4,6 She was buried at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 18 July 1956.^4,10

     Bruna Francis Yelton was born on 30 April 1896 in Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 He was listed as a son of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Bruna registered for the World War I draft on 24 May 1917 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ In 1917 Bruna Francis Yelton was working in a sawmill as an employee of Yelton Brothers in Columbia County, Georgia.⁴

Bruna Francis Yelton married Carrie Horn circa 1923.^2,6 Bruna Francis Yelton died on 9 May 1981 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3 He was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Roselawn Garden, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Linda Elizabeth Yelton was born on 28 February 1898 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,3 She was listed as a daughter of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Linda Elizabeth Yelton married Curtis C. Harmon circa 1916.^5,6 Linda E. Harmon, age 22 was listed as the wife of Curtis C. Harmon, age 24 in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Lynda E. Harmon, age 30 was listed as the wife of Curtis C. Harmon, age 34 in the 1930 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶

Linda Elizabeth Yelton married Willard Grover.⁵ Linda Elizabeth Yelton died on 2 May 1970 in Greenwood, South Carolina.⁵

     Ida Jane Yelton was born in January 1894 in North Carolina.² She was listed as a daughter of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Ida Jane Yelton married Lonzy Tillman Hamrick on 10 January 1922 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Ida Jane Yelton died on 4 February 1964 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.⁵ She was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Black Mountain, North Carolina.⁵

     Vernie Elijah Yelton was born on 3 March 1892 in North Carolina.^3,4,2 He was listed as a son of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Vernie Elijah Yelton married Ollie Mae Harmon on 4 April 1915 at Westminster School, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^6,1

Vernie Elijah Yelton married Louise E. Hartley on 21 January 1932 in Aiken, South Carolina.⁷ Vernie Elijah Yelton died on 24 December 1943 in Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^8,3,2 He was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 26 December 1943.^3,2

     Lola Jane Yelton was born on 29 April 1901 in Logan's Store, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ She was listed as a daughter of Mills Yelton, age 34 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

Lola Jane Yelton married John W. Radford circa 1927. Based on the age at first marriage information in the 1930 Census, it's clear that Lola was John's second wife. Possibly the first was Bertha Blankenship. In any case, the two older children in the census are not Lola's.^3,4 Lola Jane Yelton died on 26 October 1991 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Joseph Charlie Yelton was born on 19 October 1906 in Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He was listed as a son of Mills Yelton, age 34 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

Joseph Charlie Yelton married Hazel Cornelia Anthony circa 1928.³ Joseph Charlie Yelton died on 11 July 1991 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.^4,5 He was buried at Smith Grove Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Norman Wilbur Yelton was born on 9 January 1919 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He died in July 2008.

     Clyde Cevil Yelton was born on 26 August 1925 in Ellenboro, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ In 1991 Clyde Cevil Yelton lived in Georgia.² In 1993 Clyde Cevil Yelton lived in Columbus, Georgia.³ He died in February 2008.

     George Ferris Yelton was born on 31 August 1896 in Union Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3,4 George registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ In 1917 George Ferris Yelton was a farm laborer employed by John Hutchins.

George Ferris Yelton married Cledar Hutchins, daughter of Barney Hutchins and Mollie Yelton, on 18 December 1920 North Carolina.⁵ George Ferris Yelton died on 28 April 1951 in Logan Store, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was buried at Camp Creek Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Nellie Toms was born on 11 May 1893 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, the daughter of Thomas F. Toms and Orra Harril.^1,2,3

Nellie Toms married Vernon Wheeler Yelton, son of Jasper Young Yelton and Alberta Grayson, circa 1916.^4,5 Nelle Yelton, age 37 was listed as the wife of Vernon Yelton, age 35 in the 1930 Census of Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Nellie Toms died on 1 September 1963 in Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,3 She was buried at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 2 September 1963.^1,3

     William James Yelton was born on 4 January 1807 in Iredell County, North Carolina.^1,2 The identification of the William R. Yelton who appears in the 1830 Census of Wilkes County, North Carolina as a son of Charles H. Yelton is speculative. Charles' family Bible states the existence of a son, William James Yelton, of approximately the right age, but this Bible record was made at least 25 years after William's birth. The 1820 Census also indicates the existence of a son of the correct age. The death certificate of Williams's son, James Yelton, gives his father's place of birth as Iredell County, NC and Charles was living in Iredell County at the time William was born. I've found no further record of Charles' son William in either North Carolina or Tennessee.^1,3 He is probably included in the household of Charles Henson Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina.³

William James Yelton married Edith Decker circa 1825.⁴ William R. Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Wilkes County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female under 5, and 2 males under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to William, his wife, Edy Yelton, his sons, Charles Yelton and James A. Yelton, his daughter, Mary Yelton.⁵ William James Yelton died between 1838 and 1840.⁶

     Lydia Yelton was born on 21 December 1808 in North Carolina.^1,2 She is probably included in the household of Charles Henson Yelton in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina.³

Lydia Yelton married John Norris, son of Thomas Gilbert Norris and Rachel Chambers, circa 1827. ⁴ Lydia Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁵
     Mrs. John Norris, appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 female 30-40, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 10-15, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 5-10, 1 female under 5, and 1 male under 5.. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Mrs., her sons, John W. Norris, Gilbert L. Norris and David M. Norris, her daughter, Rachel Catherine Norris. This census entry is unusual in that "Mrs. John Norris" is listed as the head of household, although an adult male of the appropriate age is present. I suspect that John was already in Tennessee in preparation for the family's approaching move, although it seems odd to include in him the household but not to list him as the head. Perhaps the use of "Mrs. John Norris" was the enumerator's compromise of an ambiguous situation.⁶ Lydia Yelton died on 1 October 1849 in Tennessee at age 40. She was survived by her husband, John Norris.¹

     Barnett C. Yelton was born on 19 January 1811 in Iredell County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 He is probably included in the household of Charles Henson Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina.⁴

Barnett C. Yelton married Mary Ellen Ford before 1828.⁵ Barnet Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-3-, and 2 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Barnet, his wife, Mary Yelton, his daughters, Sarah Emeline Yelton and Malinda Yelton. Barnet is adjacent to his father, Charles Yelton, in this census.⁶ Barnet Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 5-10, 1 male 5-10, 2 females under 5, 1 male under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Barnet, his wife, Mary Yelton, his sons, William Riley Yelton and John L. Yelton, his daughters, Sarah Emeline Yelton, Malinda Yelton, Susan A. Yelton and Lydia Yelton.⁷ Barnett C. Yelton died circa 1844 in Overton County, Tennessee, On 5 Feb 1844, John Norris was appointed administrator of the estate of Barnett C. Yelton, deceased. C. L. [Charles Lewis] Yelton was his security.. He was survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Ford.^8,9,10,11

     Sarah Yelton was born on 3 January 1812 in Iredell County, North Carolina.^1,2 She is probably included in the household of Charles Henson Yelton in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina.³ Sarah Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁴

Sarah Yelton married Wilburn Swift on 25 August 1831 in Ashe County, North Carolina.⁵ Sarah Swift is probably included in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Willborn Swift.⁶ Sarah Swift, age 47 was living in the household of Wilburn Swift, in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁷ Mrs. Sarah Swift, age 57 was living in the household of Wilbirn Swift, age 63, in the 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁸ Sarah Swift, age 67, was listed as the wife of Welborn Swift, age 73, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁹

     Charles Louis Yelton was born on 20 February 1819 in Iredell County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 He is probably included in the household of Charles Henson Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina.⁴ Charles Louis Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁵

Charles Louis Yelton married Edith Norris, daughter of Thomas Gilbert Norris and Rachel Chambers, circa 1839. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the oldest known child.⁶ Charles Yelton, age 29, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Edith Yelton, age 37, James Yelton, age 10, William Yelton, age 8, Charlotty Yelton, age 6, Riley Yelton, age 5, Robert Yelton, age 3 and Lyda Yelton, age 8 months.⁷ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Edith Yelton, age 45, J. M. Yelton, age 20, William G. Yelton, age 18, Charlotta T. Yelton, age 16, Rily Yelton, age 13, Robert P. Yelton, age 11, Lidda C. Yelton, age 10, Mary Yelton, age 8 and Laura A. Yelton, age 5. Louis reported owning real estate worth $1500 and personal property worth $2350.⁸ Charles survived the death of his wife, Edith Norris, on 31 December 1860.⁹

Charles Louis Yelton married Margaret L. Copeland in 1862.^10,11 C. L. Yelton, age 51 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Mrs. Margaret Yelton, age 30, Levira Yelton, age 15, Willie Florance Yelton, age 5, Donactor Yelton, age 5 and Charles Yelton, age 4 months. C. reported owning real estate worth $200 and personal property worth $600.¹² He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. The family included his wife, M. L. Yelton, age 38, his sons, Charley Yelton, age 10 and Walta Yelton, age 1, his daughters, W. F. Yelton, age 15, D. E. Yelton, age 12, Ula E. Yelton, age 8 and Effa Yelton, age 3.¹⁰ Charles Louis Yelton died on 11 November 1895 in Tennessee.²

     John Pinkney Yelton was born on 8 August 1823 in North Carolina.^3,1 He is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁴ John Pinkney Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.⁵

John Pinkney Yelton married Mary (Polly) Lea circa 1845.⁶ John P. Yelton, age 27, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Mary Yelton, age 27, Robert Yelton, age 4 and William Yelton, age 16. John reported owning real estate worth $300.⁷ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Putnam County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Polly Yelton, age 37, Robt Yelton, age 14, Mary Yelton, age 9, Martha Yelton, age 6 and Margaret Yelton, age 4. John reported owning real estate worth $4000 and personal property worth $7200. Also living in the household was Sibby Gore, an 18 year old woman. John P. Yelton's personal property included 4 slaves: a 55 year old man, a 10 year old girl, and two boys, ages 7 and 10.⁸ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Smith County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Pollie Yelton, age 47, Mollie L. Yelton, age 18, Mattie M. Yelton, age 16, Jennie P. Yelton, age 8 and Willie Yelton, age 6. John reported owning real estate worth $1700 and personal property worth $4238.⁹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of the Village of New Middleton, Smith County, Tennessee. The family included his wife, Mary Yelton, age 57, his daughters, Jennie L. Yelton, age 18 and Willie B. Yelton, age 16.¹⁰ John survived the death of his wife, Mary (Polly) Lea, in 1897.² In 1911 John Pinkney Yelton lived in Willett, Macon County, Tennessee.

     Mary Yelton was born on 15 November 1828.¹ She is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.² Mary Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.³

     Benjamin Yelton was born on 31 January 1825.¹ He is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.² Benjamin Yelton is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.³ Benjamin Yelton died in August 1849 According to the microfiche index to the mortality schedules, he died of fever in August, 1849. The index also lists a Benjamin J. J. Yelton, died of fever in Sept 1849 at age 3 and a Mary M., age 19, died of fever in August, 1849.

     Wilburn S. Yelton was born on 25 August 1831 in North Carolina.^2,1 He is probably included in the household of Charles Yelton in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina.³ Wilburn Yelton, age 19 was living in the household of Charles H. Yelton, age 70, in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.²

Wilburn S. Yelton married Jemima Wilmoth circa 1852 in Overton County, Tennessee.

     John Norris was born on 30 November 1799 in North Carolina.^2,3

John Norris married Lydia Yelton, daughter of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, circa 1827. ⁴ John survived the death of his wife, Lydia Yelton, on 1 October 1849.³ John Norris, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Gilbert Norris, age 14, David Norris, age 11, Elizabeth Norris, age 8, Anderson Norris, age 5 and Tennessee Norris, age 3. John reported owning real estate worth $300. The absence of an adult female in the household is additional confirmation of the death of Lydia (Yelton) Norris in 1849.⁵

John Norris married Martha C. Hammoc circa 1851. John Norris, age 59 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Martha Norris, age 46, Elizabeth J. Norris, age 18, Andrew J. Norris, age 16, Tennessee A. Norris, age 12, Laura J. Norris, age 3 and Noah H. Norris, age 6. John reported owning real estate worth $3000 and personal property worth $610.⁶ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Putnam County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Martha Norris, age 58, Tennessee Norris, age 22, Noah H. Norris, age 17 and Laura Norris, age 14. John reported owning no real estate and no personal property. He and Martha C. Hammoc were divorced before 1880.⁷ John Norris died on 22 December 1881.³

     Mary Ellen Ford was born circa 1805 in North Carolina.¹

Mary Ellen Ford married Barnett C. Yelton, son of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, before 1828.² Mary Yelton is probably included in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Barnet Yelton.³ Mary Yelton is probably included in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Barnet Yelton.⁴ Mary survived the death of her husband, Barnett C. Yelton, circa 1844.^5,1,6,7 Mary Yelton, age 45, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Lydia Yelton, age 15, Mary Yelton, age 8 and Barnet Yelton, age 6. Mary reported owning no real estate.⁸ She was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were John L. Yelton, Mary Yelton and Barnette Yelton, age 16. Mary reported owning real estate worth $200 and personal property worth $218. Mary is identified as a "widow farmer" in this census.⁹ She appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina. Mary reported owning real estate worth $150 She is living alone in the household.¹⁰
     Mary Yelton, age 74 was listed as the head of household in the 1880 Census of Columbia County, Washington. Also living in the house were.¹¹ She died after 1880 In the 1880 Census I found a Mary Yelton in Columbia County, Washington Territory. She's 74 years old, a widow, and the census states that she was born in North Carolina and both her parents were born in South Carolina. She is living in the same house with M. G. Hagaman, although they are shown as separate families. M. G. Hagaman is male, age 40, and married, although he's alone in the census. He's also shown as born in NC.

The only Hagamans
or Hagermans in the 1850 Census were in Watauga County, NC. That's really interesting,
because there was a Yelton family in Watauga County. And it has a Mary of
the right age, Mary Ellen Ford who married Barnet Yelton. She moved with
most of her children back to NC about 1847 when her husband died in
Tennessee. The last record I have of her in NC is the 1870 Census for
Watauga County.

But if this is her, what on earth was she doing in Washington Territory,
living in a household by herself? I can account for most of her children,
and there is no connection with the Hagaman/Hagerman family that I know of.
There's one daughter Susan A., who was born ca. 1836 and that I have nothing on. There's also an older daughter whose name I don't even know, but she was probably too old to have married a man born in 1840.¹¹

     Wilburn Swift was born circa 1807 in North Carolina.¹

Wilburn Swift married Sarah Yelton, daughter of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, on 25 August 1831 in Ashe County, North Carolina.² Willborn Swift appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 5-10, and 1 male under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Willborn, his wife, Sarah Swift, his sons, J. B. Swift and male Swift, his daughter, female Swift.³ Wilburn Swift was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Sarah Swift, age 47, J. B. Swift, age 26, Julia A. Swift, age 16, James Swift, age 13, Mary S. Swift, age 7 and William Swift, age 5. Wilburn reported owning real estate worth $2000 and personal property worth $400. J. B. Swift is also shown as the owner of personal property worth $150.⁴ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Mrs. Sarah Swift, age 57, Mary Swift, age 17 and John Swift. Wilbirn reported owning real estate worth $600 and personal property worth $275. This census states that Wilburn was born in Virginia.⁵ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. The family included his wife, Sarah Swift, age 67, his son, William B. Swift, age 30.⁶

     Edith Norris was born on 4 April 1815 in North Carolina.²

Edith Norris married Charles Louis Yelton, son of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, circa 1839. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the oldest known child.³ Edith Yelton, age 37 was living in the household of Charles Yelton, age 29, in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁴ Edith Yelton, age 45 was living in the household of Louis Yelton, age 39, in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁵ Edith Norris died on 31 December 1860 in Overton County, Tennessee, at age 45. She was survived by her husband, Charles Louis Yelton.²

     Margaret L. Copeland was born on 17 November 1840 in Overton County, Tennessee.¹

Margaret L. Copeland married Charles Louis Yelton, son of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, in 1862.^2,1 Mrs. Margaret Yelton, age 30 was living in the household of C. L. Yelton, age 51, in the 1870 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.³ M. L. Yelton, age 38, was listed as the wife of C. L. Yelton, age 61, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.² Margaret L. Copeland died on 21 July 1905 at the home of her son, John Roscoe Yelton, Collin County, Texas.¹

     Mary (Polly) Lea was born circa 1823 in Tennessee the daughter of John and Rebecca Lea.¹

Mary (Polly) Lea married John Pinkney Yelton, son of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, circa 1845.² Mary Yelton, age 27 was living in the household of John P. Yelton, age 27, in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.³ Polly Yelton, age 37 was living in the household of John P. Yelton, age 36, in the 1860 Census of Putnam County, Tennessee.⁴ Pollie Yelton, age 47 was living in the household of John P. Yelton, age 46, in the 1870 Census of Smith County, Tennessee.⁵ Mary Yelton, age 57, was listed as the wife of John P. Yelton,, in the 1880 Census of the Village of New Middleton, Smith County, Tennessee.⁶ Mary (Polly) Lea died in 1897. She was survived by her husband, John Pinkney Yelton.⁷

     Jemima Wilmoth was born circa 1833 in Tennessee.¹

Jemima Wilmoth married Wilburn S. Yelton, son of Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers, circa 1852 in Overton County, Tennessee.