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     William Allen was born circa 1849 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He was living in the household of John M. Allen, age 33, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Alice Malissa Ann Blair was born on 14 December 1856 in Fork Ridge, Watauga County, North Carolina.¹ She was living in the household of John C. Blair, age 43, in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina.

Alice Malissa Ann Blair married Valentine Reese on 3 April 1872 in Watauga County, North Carolina.^1,3

     John Carlton Blair was born on 14 July 1817 in North Carolina.^1,2

John Carlton Blair married Lydia Yelton, daughter of Barnett C. Yelton and Mary Ellen Ford, on 5 September 1854 North Carolina.^3,1 John C. Blair, age 43 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Lydia A. Blair, age 26, Sarah J. Blair, age 4, Alice M. A. Blair, age 3 and Ellen R. Blair, age 1. John reported owning real estate worth $500 and personal property worth $800. The household also includes several older children, presumably John's by an earlier marriage. He died on 29 August 1900.¹

     Margaret Isabella Blair was born on 20 August 1860 in North Carolina.^3,1

Margaret Isabella Blair married John Hammons on 27 November 1884 North Carolina.^1,3,2

     Lou Ellen Blair was born on 7 October 1858 in North Carolina.³ She was living in the household of John C. Blair, age 43, in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina.

Lou Ellen Blair married Matthew Hammons on 25 March 1877 North Carolina.^1,3,2

     Sarah Jane Blair was born on 7 September 1855 in North Carolina.^3,1 She was living in the household of John C. Blair, age 43, in the 1860 Census of Watauga County, North Carolina.

Sarah Jane Blair married Richard Taylor on 28 June 1876 in Johnson County, Tennessee.^1,3,2

     Richard Taylor was born circa 1854 in Tennessee.¹

Richard Taylor married Sarah Jane Blair, daughter of John Carlton Blair and Lydia Yelton, on 28 June 1876 in Johnson County, Tennessee.^1,2,3

     Valentine Reese was born circa 1854 in North Carolina.¹

Valentine Reese married Alice Malissa Ann Blair, daughter of John Carlton Blair and Lydia Yelton, on 3 April 1872 in Watauga County, North Carolina.^1,2

     Matthew Hammons was born on 18 May 1855 in North Carolina.^1,2

Matthew Hammons married Lou Ellen Blair, daughter of John Carlton Blair and Lydia Yelton, on 25 March 1877 North Carolina.^1,2,3

     John Hammons was born on 22 April 1859 in North Carolina.^1,2

John Hammons married Margaret Isabella Blair, daughter of John Carlton Blair and Lydia Yelton, on 27 November 1884 North Carolina.^1,2,3

     William Glasgow was born circa 1851 in Kentucky.²

William Glasgow married Irena Yelton, daughter of Wilburn S. Yelton and Jemima Wilmoth, on 22 October 1878 in Overton County, Tennessee.³

     George David Grayson was born in January 1874 in Missouri.²

George David Grayson married Mary E. Yelton, daughter of Barnett Cash Yelton and Mary Pauline (Polly) Harmon, circa 1895.^2,3 George D. Grayson, age 26 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. Other family members included his wife, Rebecca L. Grayson, age 30, his son, Hermann Grayson, age 1. Rebecca (Mary) has borne two children, one of whom is living.² George D. Grayson, age 34 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. The household also included his wife, Mary A. Grayson, age 38, his sons, Ermin C. Grayson, age 12, George C. Grayson, age 10, Dewey A. Grayson, age 7, Floyd R. Grayson, age 5 and Marvin B. Grayson, age 3, his daughter, Mary A. Grayson, age 4 months. Mary has borne 7 children, 6 of whom are living.⁴ Geo. D. Grayson, age 46 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. The family included his wife, Rebecca Grayson, age 49, his sons, Edward C. Grayson, age 20, Everett W. Grayson, age 18, Dewey Grayson, age 16, Floyd Grayson, age 13 and Marvin Grayson, age 11, his daughter, Mary A. Grayson, age 9.⁵ George D. Grayson, age 57 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. The household also included his wife, Rebecca Grayson, age 59, his mother, Susan Grayson, age 78.⁶ George David Grayson died in 1965.⁷ He was buried in Rhea Church Cemetery, Phelps County, Missouri.⁷

     Ann Yelton was born circa 1860 in Smith County, Tennessee.¹

Ann Yelton married James Barbee on 29 January 1882 Tennessee.²

     James Barbee married Ann Yelton on 29 January 1882 in Smith County, Tennessee.¹

     Isaac Yelton married Ermenta Davis on 24 September 1814 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Ermenta Davis married Isaac Yelton on 24 September 1814 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.¹

     Robert Davis was born circa 1835 in North Carolina the son of George and Lucinda Davis.^1,2

Robert Davis married Elizabeth Yelton, daughter of Jacob Yelton and Susanna Davis, on 28 December 1855 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Robert Davis, age 25 was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Elizabeth Davis, age 22, Lawson Davis, age 4 and George Davis, age 1. Robert reported owning no real estate, but had personal property worth $175.⁴ He died on 18 November 1862 in Richmond, Virginia.⁵

     Marvin Elmer Light was born circa 1902 in Missouri the son of Perry and Cordelia Wright.^2,3

Marvin Elmer Light married Mary A. Grayson, daughter of George David Grayson and Mary E. Yelton, on 18 June 1926 in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri.¹ Elmer M. Light, age 28 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Phelps County, Missouri. The household also included his wife, Mary A. Light, age 20, his son, Wayne M. Light, age 2.²

     Wayne M. Light, age 2 was listed as a son of Elmer M. Light, age 28 in the 1930 Census of Phelps County, Missouri.¹