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     Julius A. Harrison was born on 15 January 1863 in North Carolina.^3,1,2 He was living in the household of Thomas Mangrum, age 33, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Julius A. Harrison, age 17, was listed as the stepson of George T. Mangum, age 43, in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Julius A. Harrison married Mary Jane Norville circa 1892.^3,6 Julius Harrison, age 37 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Mary Harrison, age 23, his son, Marcus Harrison, age 6 months, his daughters, Mary E. Harrison, age 7 and Jane Harrison, age 2. Mary has borne 4 children, 3 of whom are living. "Jane" is quite clearly listed as a daughter.⁶ Julius A. Harrison, age 47 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Mary J. Harrison, age 33, his sons, Homer Harrison, age 12, Wilbur M. Harrison, age 10, Ennis C. Harrison, age 5 and Salnis(?) M. Harrison, age 1, his daughters, Bessie E. Harrison, age 16 and Zeller(?) I. Harrison, age 7. Mary has borne 7 children, 6 of whom are living.⁷ Julius A. Harrison, age 57 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina. The family included his wife, Mary J. Harrison, age 42, his son, Ennis C. Harrison, age 14, his daughters, Iner E. Harrison, age 18 and Falba M. Harrison, age 11.⁸ Julius A. Harrison, age 67 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Hamrick? Mill Village, Cherokee County, South Carolina. The household also included, his daughter, Falba A. Harrison, age 21.⁹ Julius A. Harrison died on 29 January 1940 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina.^3,2 He was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 31 January 1940.^3,2

     Jacob H. Mangum was born in May 1867 in North Carolina.³ He was living in the household of Thomas Mangrum, age 33, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Jacob H. Mangum, age 13, was listed as the son of George T. Mangum, age 43, in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Jacob H. Mangum married Laura Atkins on 15 May 1889 at Benjamin Atkins' home, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^6,2 In 1900 Jacob H. Mangum was a farmer, working land that he owned.³ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Anderson County, South Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Laura W. Mangraham, age 33, his son, William T. Mangraham, age 2, his daughter, Carrie A. Mangraham, age 6. Laura has borne 2 children, both of whom are living. Her aunt, Sue Atkins, age 82, is also living with the family.³

Jacob H. Mangum married Della M. (?) circa 1910.⁷ In 1910 Jacob H. Mangum was a farmer.⁷ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Fulton County, Georgia. The household also included his wife, Della M. Mangum, age 25, his son, William Mangum, age 12. The household also includes Della's son Alfred, age 9. He is shown with the Mangum surname, although identified as Jacob's stepson. Della has borne 2 children, 1 of whom is living.⁷ Jacob H. Mangum, age 52 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Magnolia Park, Harris County, Texas. The family included his wife, Della M. Mangum, age 35.⁸ Jacob H. Mangum, age 65 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Americus, Sumter County, Georgia. The household also included.⁹

     Alice Howser was born circa 1868 in North Carolina.¹ She was living in the household of David Howser, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Alice Houser, age 12, was listed as a daughter of David Houser, age 55, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Robert Lee Houser was born on 22 July 1871 in North Carolina.^2,1,3 He, was listed as a son of David Houser, age 55, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Robert Lee Houser married Sarah Virginia Case circa 1894.^2,5,6 Robert L. Houser, 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, Sarah Houser, age 23, his sons, Clarance Houser, age 5, Thurman Houser, age 4 and Lee R. Houser, age 1, his daughter, Alice Houser, age 2. Sarah has borne 4 children, all of whom are living.⁷ In 1910 Robert Lee Houser was a packer(?) hand in a cotton mill.⁸ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Saxon Cotton Mill Village, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The household also included, his sons, Clarence Howser, age 15, Thurman Howser, age 14, Racis Howser, age 10 and Vernon Houser, age 5, his daughters, Alice Howser, age 12, Pantha Howser, age 8 and Flora Houser, age 7.⁸ Robert L. Houser, age 48 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Sallie B. Houser, age 43, his sons, Clarence C. Houser, age 24, Thurman F. Houser, age 22, Vernon H. Houser, age 15 and Worth T. Houser, age 1 year and 9 months, his daughters, Pantha H. Houser, age 18 and Flora H. Houser, age 17.⁹ Robert L. Houser, age 57 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Sallie Houser, age 53, his son, Worth T. Houser, age 11.¹⁰ Robert Lee Houser died on 18 June 1945.² He was buried in Rutherfordton City Cemetery, Sec. 1, Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Thomas Houser was born on 15 November 1873 in North Carolina.^2,1,3 He, was listed as a son of David Houser, age 55, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Thomas Houser married Nettie S. Kiser on 14 June 1900 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,6 Thomas Houser, age 26 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included, his brother,Tildan L. Houser, age 23 and Edward M. Houser, age 21. The "as of" date for this census was 1 June 1900, so Thomas is properly shown without his wife as of that date.³ Thomas Houser died on 20 November 1951.² He was buried in Spindale Cemetery, Spindale, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Tildon Howser was born on 11 November 1876 in North Carolina.^2,1,3 He, was listed as a son of David Houser, age 55, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Tildan L. Houser, age 23 was listed as the brother of Thomas Houser, age 26 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Tildon Howser married Essie E. Ramsey.² Tildon Howser died on 15 March 1963.² He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.²

     Edward Howser was born in May 1879 in North Carolina.^1,2 He, was listed as a son of David Houser, age 55, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Edward M. Houser, age 21 was listed as the brother of Thomas Houser, age 26 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Charles Henry Elliott was born in September 1879 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Charles Yelton, age 9 months, was listed as a grandson of Henry Yelton, age 60, in the 1880 Census of Green Hill, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Charlie Elliott, age 20 was listed as a son of Johnathan Elliott, age 54 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴

Charles Henry Elliott married Alma Lillie Wallace circa 1904.^5,6 Charles Elliott, age 29 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Alma Elliott, age 32, his son, John C. Elliott, age 12 months, his daughter, Erma B. Elliott, age 3. Alma has borne 3 children, 2 of whom are living.⁶ Charles registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁷ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Alma Elliott, age 41, his sons, J. C. Elliott, age 10 and Henry Elliott, age 5, his daughters, Erma Elliott, age 13 and Mattie Elliott, age 3.⁸ Charles H. Elliott, age 50 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Alma L. Elliott, age 51, his son, Henry L. Elliott, age 16, his daughter, Mattie S. Elliott, age 13.⁹ Charles Henry Elliott died on 12 June 1949 North Carolina.² He was buried at Palm Tree Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina, on 14 June 1949.²

     John Washington Yelton was born in June 1846 in North Carolina.¹ He was living in the household of Charley Yelton, age 36, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

John Washington Yelton married Eliza Nancy McCurry, daughter of William McCurry and Frances Mooney, on 20 March 1866 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,4 John Yelton, age 23 was listed as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Nancy Yelton, age 20, Candy Yelton, age 4, Wm. F. Yelton, age 3 and Charles Yelton, age 3 months. John reported owning no real estate.⁵ In 1880 John Washington Yelton was a farmer.⁶ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Eliza N. Yelton, age 31, his sons, Charles A. J. Yelton, age 10, William F. Yelton, age 11 and Benjamin A. Yelton, age 5, his daughters, Candace M. Yelton, age 12, Isabella W. Yelton, age 7, Milly O. I. E. L. Yelton, age 4 and Mary E. Yelton, age 2.⁶ John W Yelton, age 53 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Nancy Yelton, age 52, his sons, Oliver Yelton, age 17, Horace Yelton, age 14 and Ambrose Yelton, age 8, his daughters, Mary Yelton, age 22 and Ester Yelton, age 16. Nancy has borne 12 children, 11 of whom are living.¹ John W. Yelton, age 63 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Nancy E. Yelton, age 62, his sons, Oliver F. Yelton, age 27, Horris Yelton, age 23 and Ambrose G. Yelton, age 19. Nancy has borne 12 children, 10 of whom are living.⁷ John W. Yelton, age 73 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Nancy Yelton, age 72, Ella Upton, age 33 and Thad Upton, age 6 years and 11 months.⁸ John Washington Yelton died on 17 June 1924 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁹ He was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁹

     Elisabeth Yelton was born circa 1849 in North Carolina.¹ She was living in the household of Charley Yelton, age 36, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Elisabeth Yelton died on 26 August 1864 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, I'm assuming this is the correct Elizabeth, as she is buried next to her parents. However, the tombstone gives only the date of death, so I can't be sure.² She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Mary Jane Yelton was born on 30 July 1852 in North Carolina.^1,3,2 She was living in the household of Charley Yelton, age 36, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Mary Jane Yelton married William Thomas Robertson in 1867.⁴ Mary Jane Yelton died on 27 April 1920 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 28 April 1920.^1,2

     Eliza Nancy McCurry was born on 27 March 1848 in North Carolina.^2,3

Eliza Nancy McCurry married John Washington Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Letty Lane, on 20 March 1866 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5 Nancy Yelton, age 20 was living in the household of John Yelton, age 23, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Eliza N. Yelton, age 31, was listed as the wife of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Nancy Yelton, age 52 was listed as the wife of John W Yelton, age 53 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁸ Nancy E. Yelton, age 62 was listed as the wife of John W. Yelton, age 63 in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁹ Nancy Yelton, age 72 was listed as the wife of John W. Yelton, age 73 in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.¹⁰ Eliza Nancy McCurry died on 12 March 1925 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.² She was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Polkville, Cleveland County, North Carolina, after 12 March 1925.²

     Candace Moriah Yelton was born on 8 January 1867 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,1 She was living in the household of John Yelton, age 23, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Candace M. Yelton, age 12, was listed as a daughter of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

Candace Moriah Yelton married John P. Towery on 24 February 1886 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.^3,7 Moriah Towery, age 43 was listed as the wife of John P. Towery, age 52 in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁸ Candas M. Towrey, age 52 was listed as the wife of John P. Towrey, age 61 in the 1920 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁹ Candace Moriah Yelton died on 27 January 1932 North Carolina.⁴ She was buried at Clover Hill Methodist Church, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵

     William Francis Yelton was born on 5 June 1868 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,5,4 He was living in the household of John Yelton, age 23, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ William F. Yelton, age 11, was listed as a son of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

William Francis Yelton married Rachel Merinda White, daughter of Jasper O. White and Ricie Dycus, on 21 December 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.^7,4,8 William Yelton, age 32 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Marinda Yelton, age 22, his son, Paris Yelton, age 1, his daughters, Verna Yelton, age 5 and Macie Yelton, age 3, his mother-in-law, Ricy White, age 64. Marinda has borne 3 children, all of whom are living.⁹ William F. Yelton, age 41 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Rachel M. Yelton, age 31, his son, Paris L. Yelton, age 11, his daughters, Verna M. Yelton, age 14, Gladice L. Yelton, age 7, Veva C. Yelton, age 5 and Lucy F. Yelton, age 2, his mother-in-law, Ricie M. White, age 74. Rachel has borne 6 children, 6 of whom are living.¹⁰ William F. Yelton, age 51 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Rachael Yelton, age 43, his sons, Paris L. Yelton, age 20, William F. Yelton, Jr., age 3 years and 6 months and John L. Yelton, age 2 years and 1 month, his daughters, Gladys Yelton, age 17, Veva C. Yelton, age 14 and Lucy Mae Yelton, age 12, his mother-in-law, Ricey M. White, age 84.¹¹ William Francis Yelton died on 24 December 1959 North Carolina.^5,3,4 He was buried at Union Baptist Church, Cleveland County, North Carolina, on 26 December 1959.^5,4

     Charles Andrew Jackson Yelton was born on 1 March 1870 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5,6 He was living in the household of John Yelton, age 23, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Charles A. J. Yelton, age 10, was listed as a son of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

Charles Andrew Jackson Yelton married Celia Jane White circa 1892.^3,7 Charles J. Yelton, age 30 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Jennie Yelton, age 26, his son, Charles Yelton, Jr., age 5 months, his daughters, Denice Yelton, age 6, Louise Yelton, age 4 and Nannie Yelton, age 2, Frank Grigg, age 22. Frank Grigg is listed as a boarder in the household of Charles Yelton, his future brother-in-law.⁵ In 1910 Charles Andrew Jackson Yelton was a rural mail carrier.⁸ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Celia J. Yelton, age 36, his son, Chas. J. Yelton, age 10, his daughters, Dennice L. Yelton, age 16, Louise Yelton, age 4, Nannie Yelton, age 2, Mozelle Yelton, age 6 and Mary L. Yelton, age 2. Celia has borne 7 children, 6 of whom are living.⁸ In 1920 Charles J. Yelton was a mail carrier on a rural route.⁹ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Celia Jane Yelton, age 45, his sons, Charles J. Yelton, age 20 and William Yelton, age 5, his daughters, Nannie Yelton, age 21, Mozelle Yelton, age 15 and Mary Yelton, age 12.⁹ In 1930 Charles Andrew Jackson Yelton was a mail carrier.¹⁰ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Celia Jane Yelton, age 56, his son, William D. Yelton, age 15, his daughter, Mary Lou Yelton, age 22.¹¹ Charles Andrew Jackson Yelton died on 7 March 1937 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ He was buried in Union Baptist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴

     Isabella W. Yelton was born on 10 July 1871 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ She, was listed as a daughter of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

Isabella W. Yelton married James Lee Eskridge circa 1897.^2,4,5 Isabel Eskridge, age 27 was listed as the wife of Lee Eskridge, age 36 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵ Isabella W. Yelton, age 7 was listed as the wife of Lee Eskridge, age 46 in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁶ Isabelle Eskridge, age 47 was listed as the wife of James L. Eskridge, age 56 in the 1920 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁷ Isabell Eskridge, age 57 was listed as the wife of J. Lee Eskridge, age 66 in the 1930 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁸ Isabella W. Yelton died on 19 December 1959 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.³ She was buried in Double Shoals Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.³

     Benjamin Franklin Yelton was born circa 1875 probably in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He, was listed as a son of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ In 1900 Benjamin Franklin Yelton was a slubber in a cotton mill.³ Ben Yelton, age 26 appears in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina in the household of John Harrelson, the operator of a boarding house and himself an employee at the cotton mill..⁴

Benjamin Franklin Yelton married Hessie Holden.² In 1918 Benjamin Franklin Yelton was a salesman for the United Cigar Company.⁵ In 1918 Ben Yelton and Hessie (Holden) Yelton lived at 711 York Street, Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Benjamin registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Richmond, Virginia. He named Hessie Yelton as his nearest relative.⁵ In 1920 Frank Yelton was a floorwalker for a dry goods store.⁶ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Richmond, Henrico, Virginia. The family included his wife, Hessie L. Yelton, age 35.⁶ Benjamin Franklin Yelton died before 1930.⁷

     Milly Ida Yelton was born on 6 October 1875 probably in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,1,4 She, was listed as a daughter of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

Milly Ida Yelton married Samuel Bailey Eskridge in 1894.^2,5 Millie I. Eskridge, age 24 was listed as the wife of Sam B. Eskridge, age 28 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Ida M. Eskridge, age 34 was listed as the wife of Samuel B. Eskridge, age 38 in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁶ Ida Eskridge, age 44 was listed as the wife of Samuel Eskridge, age 46 in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁷ Millie Ida Eskidge, age 55 was listed as the wife of Samuel Eskidge, age 58 in the 1930 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁸ Milly Ida Yelton died on 15 August 1974.³ She was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁹

     Mary Elizabeth Yelton was born on 12 September 1877 in North Carolina.^3,4,1 She, was listed as a daughter of John W. Yelton, age 33, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Mary Yelton, age 22 was listed as a daughter of John W Yelton, age 53 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵

Mary Elizabeth Yelton married Edley Franklin Grigg after 1900.^2,3 Mary Elizabeth Yelton died on 2 November 1909 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, at age 32. She was survived by her husband, Frank Grigg.⁴ Mary Elizabeth Yelton was buried in Union Baptist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴

     Elizabeth Waters was born circa 1856 in North Carolina the daughter of William and Elizabeth Waters.^1,2

Elizabeth Waters married Leonard Yelton, son of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune, on 9 May 1872 at J. W. Murray's, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Elizabeth Yelton, age 24, was listed as the wife of Lenard Yelton, age 26, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Elizabeth Waters died between 1887 and 1892 Her youngest known child was born in 1887, and her husband remarried about 1893.³

     Julia Yelton was born circa 1874 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ She, was listed as a daughter of Lenard Yelton, age 26, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Monroe Yelton was born circa 1876 in North Carolina.¹ Monroe Yelton, age 4, was listed as the son of Lenard Yelton, age 26, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Maggie Yelton was born circa 1878 in North Carolina.¹ She, was listed as a daughter of Lenard Yelton, age 26, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Ethel Geneva Yelton was born on 9 June 1925 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,2 She died on 19 October 1926 in High Shoals, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,3 She was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Nancy Jarrett was born in February 1872 in North Carolina.¹

     Pheba A. Jarrett was born in December 1874 in North Carolina.¹

Pheba A. Jarrett married Jacob Shepherd circa 1896. Pending further research, I can't be certain that this identification is correct. However, Jacob Shepherd was the informant listed on the death certificates of both Eli and Laura Jarrett, and Jacob and Pheba are living next to Eli and Laura in the 1920 Census.^2,1

     William D. Jarrett was born circa 1878 in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

     William E. Trivett was born circa 1868 in Watauga County, North Carolina.¹

William E. Trivett married Ida York.³