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     Mathew Thomason was born circa 1835 in Kentucky.¹ He was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Alice Thomason was born circa 1837 in Kentucky.¹ She was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Sarah Ann Thomason was born on 2 July 1839 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2 She was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

Sarah Ann Thomason married George W. Lewis between 1855 and 1858 Kentucky.³ Sarah Ann Thomason died on 7 May 1913 Kentucky.² She was buried in Flour Creek Christian Church, Butler, Pendleton County, Kentucky.²

     Louisa Isabell Thomason was born on 15 August 1842 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1 She was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

Louisa Isabell Thomason married James E. Webster.²

     James Madison Thomasson was born on 1 September 1844 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3,1 He was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

James Madison Thomasson married Lula Carson circa 1877.⁴

James Madison Thomasson married Nancy Melvina Tucker on 21 December 1892.³ James Madison Thomasson died on 31 January 1937 in Butler, Pendleton County, Kentucky.^3,2 He was buried at Flour Creek Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵

     Susannah Columbus Thomason was born on 9 May 1847 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1 She was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

Susannah Columbus Thomason married Sylvester Shelley on 23 February 1895.² Susannah Columbus Thomason died on 31 August 1912 Kentucky.² She was buried at Flourr Creek Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky.²

     Julius V. Thomason was born on 29 September 1849 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1 He was living in the household of J. V. Thomasson, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Nancy Matilda Thomason was born on 4 February 1853 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1

Nancy Matilda Thomason married George Shelley Kentucky.³ Nancy Matilda Thomason died on 17 October 1889.³ She was buried in Flourr Creek Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

     Martha Thomason was born on 27 March 1854 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1 She died on 20 January 1857 Kentucky.³ She was buried in Flourr Creek Christian Church, Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

     John Clay Thomasson was born on 21 April 1857 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,1,3 In 1881 John Clay Thomasson was a homeopathic physician.³ In 1881 John Clay Thomasson lived in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky.³

John Clay Thomasson married Irene Lucas in 1881 in Georgetown, Kentucky.^4,5 John Clay Thomasson died on 4 October 1930 Georgetown, Kentucky.¹

     Aaron Ross Griffing was born on 7 February 1819 in Kenton County, Kentucky.¹

Aaron Ross Griffing married Maria Louisa Yelton, daughter of William C. Yelton and Nancy Taylor, on 14 September 1841 in Campbell County, Kentucky.³ Aaron Griffin, age 31, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Maria Griffin, age 31, Washington Griffin, age 7, Missouri Griffin, age 5, Mary Griffin, age 3 and Sarah Griffin, age 1. Aaron reported owning real estate worth $1000.⁴ He died on 11 December 1885 Johnson County, Texas.²

     Mary Isabella Griffing was born circa 1847 in Kenton County, Kentucky.¹ She was living in the household of Aaron Griffin, age 31, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.²

Mary Isabella Griffing married Norman Chapman circa 1866.³

     Carrie Bell Griffing was born on 24 July 1868 in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Carrie Bell Griffing married S. A. Lawson circa 1890 Texas.¹ Carrie Bell Griffing died after 1939.²

     Phillip Yelton was born on 2 November 1800 in Kentucky.^4,5 He is probably included in the household of his father, John Yelton, in the 1810 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶ John Phillip Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁷

Phillip Yelton married Harriet Tull on 25 March 1824 in Campbell County, Kentucky.^8,9 Phillip survived the death of his wife, Harriet Tull, on 9 May 1825.^5,10

Phillip Yelton married Esther Caldwell on 7 December 1825.⁵ Phillip Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 30-40, 1 female 20-30, 1 male 10-15, and 2 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Phillip, his wife, Esther Caldwell, his daughters, Mary Yelton and Elizabeth Yelton. The adolescent male is probably too old to be a son of Phillip's. Perhaps it is one of his younger brothers or even an unrelated hired hand.¹¹ Phillop Yelton, age 49, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Easter Yelton, age 50, John J. Yelton, age 16, Masoura Yelton, age 14, Jane Yelton, age 9 and John Yelton, age 79. Phillop reported owning real estate worth $3884.¹² He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household was Hettie Yelton, age 58. Philip reported owning real estate worth The household also includes Elizabeth Dansin, age 12 and James Burns, age 10.¹³ He died between January 1864 and March 1864 Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Esther (Caldwell) Yelton.¹⁴

     Rebecca Yelton was born on 11 November 1803.⁴ She is probably included in the household of her father, John Yelton in the 1810 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Rebecca Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶

Rebecca Yelton married Charles Williams on 1 April 1825.² Rebecca Yelton is probably included in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of her husband, Charles Williams.⁷ Rebecca Yelton died on 7 February 1864.

     Jesse G. Yelton was born on 11 May 1805 in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky.^4,5,6,7 He is probably included in the household of his father, John Yelton, in the 1810 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁸ Jesse G. Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁹

Jesse G. Yelton married Sally Hendricks on 6 October 1825 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^6,5,10 Jesse G. Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 2 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Jesse, his wife, Sarah Hendricks, his daughters, Frances M. Yelton and Ann M. Yelton.¹¹ Jessee Yelton, age 45, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sarah Yelton, age 42, Julia A. Yelton, age 16, Phillop H. Yelton, age 14, Mary M. Yelton, age 12, Lucy E. Yelton, age 10, James T. Yelton, age 8, Katura J. Yelton, age 5, John W. Yelton, age 3 and Jessee U. Yelton, age 1. Jessee reported owning real estate worth $1500.¹² He was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sallie Yelton, age 52, Lucy Yelton, age 20, James Yelton, age 18, Jane Yelton, age 16, William Yelton, age 14, Jessee Yelton, age 10 and Isaac Yelton, age 36. Jessee reported owning no real estate and no personal property.¹³ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Sarah Yelton, age 61, Lucy Yelton, age 28, William Yelton, age 26, Jane Yelton, age 24 and Jesse Yelton, age 22. Jesse reported owning real estate worth $5000 and personal property worth $500.¹⁴ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. The family included his wife, Sallie Yelton, age 72, his daughter, Jennie Yelton, age 27.¹⁵ Jesse G. Yelton died on 20 October 1894 in Grant's Lick, Campbell County, Kentucky.^4,16,6 He was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Grant's Lick, Campbell County, Kentucky, on 22 October 1894.^16,4

     Mary Yelton was born on 11 July 1807.⁴ She is probably included in the household of her father, John Yelton in the 1810 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Mary Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶

Mary Yelton married Richard Williams on 29 March 1827.² Mary Yelton is probably included in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of her husband, Richard Williams.⁷ Mary Yelton died before 1840.^2,8

     Amelia Yelton was born on 3 July 1809.³ She is probably included in the household of her father, John Yelton in the 1810 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁴ Amelia Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵

Amelia Yelton married Samuel Thomas Jr. on 9 April 1829.³ Amelia Yelton is probably included in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of her husband, Samuel Thomas Jr..⁶ Amelia Yelton died in 1896.

     Margaret Yelton was born on 11 February 1811 in Kentucky.^5,3,6 She is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁷

Margaret Yelton married Aaron Benjamin Cherry on 2 June 1829 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^5,2 Margaret Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁸ Margaret (Yelton) Cherry is probably included in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois in the household of her husband, Aaron B. Cherry.⁹ Margaret Cherry, age 39 was living in the household of Aaron Cherry, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁶ Margaret Cherry, age 49 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 50, in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah.¹⁰ Margaret Cherry, age 48 was living in the household of Aaron B. Cherry, age 59, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.¹¹ Margaret survived the death of her husband, Aaron Benjamin Cherry, on 16 October 1864.¹² Margaret Cherry, age 58 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household was Joseph S. Cherry, age 22. Margaret reported owning real estate worth $1000 and personal property worth $200. Margaret's occupation is given as "retired widow." Also in the household are Francis Cherry, age 17, and Alice Cherry, age 15.¹³ Margaret Cherry, age 68, appears alone in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah, although some of her children and grandchildren live nearby. In the column for illness, she is described as "feeble."¹⁴ She died on 18 October 1898 at Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹⁵ She was buried in the Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹⁵

     Samuel Yelton was born on 7 May 1817 in Kentucky.^3,4 He is probably included in the household of John Yelton, in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Samuel Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶ Samuel Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁷

Samuel Yelton married Lenacy Belew on 8 October 1840 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^8,9 Samuel Yelton, age 33, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Elissa Yelton, age 29 and Minerva M. Yelton, age 7. Samuel reported owning real estate worth $500.¹⁰ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Collin County, Texas. Also living in the household were Elinia Yelton, age 39 and Minerva Yelton, age 16. Saml reported owning real estate worth $1,000 and personal property worth $300.¹¹

Samuel Yelton married Mary Ann Evans circa 1868.¹² Samuel Yelton, age 53 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Johnson County, Texas. Also living in the household were Mary A. Yelton, age 36 and John J. Yelton, age 1. Samuel reported owning real estate worth $2,000 and personal property worth $600. The family includes 5 children with the Hurst surname, the oldest aged 15. They are likely Mary's children by a previous marriage.¹³ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Johnson County, Texas. The family included his wife, Mary A. Yelton, age 44, his son, John J. Yelton, age 10, his daughter, Alice P. Yelton, age 6. James W. Hurst, his wife, and 2 children are enumerated as a separate family in the same dwelling.¹⁴

     Isaac Lambert Yelton was born on 8 February 1821 in Kentucky.^3,4 He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Isaac Lambert Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁶

Isaac Lambert Yelton married Nancy M. Lucus on 9 January 1842 in Campbell County, Kentucky.^7,3 Isaac survived the death of his wife, Nancy (Lucus) Yelton, on 22 April 1842.³ In 1850 Isaac Lambert Yelton was a deputy sheriff.⁸ Isaac L. Yelton, age 28 appears in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of John J. Grant.⁸ He was living in the household of Jessee Yelton, age 55, in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁹ In 1860 Isaac Lambert Yelton was a laborer.¹⁰
     Isaac Lambert Yelton enlisted in Company D, 2nd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, as a private on 12 September 1864 at Cincinnati, Ohio..¹¹ The Alexandria, Kentucky Grand Jury reported an indictment against Isaac L. Yelton and John B. Gosney for trespass. This may have been in connection with some testimony provided by Isaac Yelton in a civil case that was widely reported, including articles in California and Kansas newspapers. The following was published in the December 25, 1869 issue of the San Francisco Bulletin:

The defendant called Isaac Yelton for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of William Orcutt, who had testified on behalf of the plaintiffs. After the direct examination of Yelton was concluded, he was turned over to one of the attorneys for the plaintiffs, for cross-examination, when the following evidence was elicited:
Attorney -- Are you and Orcutt on good terms with each other?
Witness -- Yes, sir.
Attorney -- Did you ever have any quarrel or difficulty?
Witness -- No, sir; we never did.
Attorney -- Did you not take Orcott's wife away from him and run away with her; and did you not have a difficulty with him about that?
Witness -- I never took his wife away from him.
Attorney -- Did not you and a man named Gosney take his away?
Witness -- His wife went away with me and Gosney, but we did not take her away from Orcutt. There was no difficulty at all about it; it was all satisfactory. I traded him a horse for his wife, but I found that I had been imposed on, and I returned her to him , and it was all right. There was no quarrel or difficulty about it.
Attorney -- How were you imposed upon?
Witness -- I traded the horse for his wife, but he put on me beside two children and a dog; so I returned her to him. I do not mean he cheated me in the trade, for the transaction was all fair; but he imposed on me - he got the best of the bargain. I had no use for the two children and the dog.

The testimony was given with the utmost coolness, and in a manner which indicated that the witness regarded the transaction as entirely legitimate and proper. He is a man of ordinary intelligence, and has been for a long time a constable in the upper end of Campbell county.¹²

Isaac Lambert Yelton married M. Elizabeth Cummins on 19 October 1869 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹³ In 1870 Isaac Lambert Yelton was a constable.¹⁴ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Elizabeth Yelton, age 24, Thomas Yelton, age 8 and Mary Yelton, age 6. Isaac reported owning no real estate, but had personal property worth $100.¹⁴

Isaac Lambert Yelton married Nancy M. (?) between 1870 and 1880.¹⁵ Isac L. Yelton, age 59 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Frenchburg, Menifee County, Kentucky. The family included his wife, Nancy M. Yelton, age 47, his daughter, Merry Yelton, age 7. The household also includes James F. Hills, age 27, identified as Isaac's stepson.¹⁵

     Shelly LaRhonda Williams married Erik Trent Leighty.¹ Shelly LaRhonda Williams and Erik Trent Leighty are divorced.²

     Richard Williams was born on 22 April 1804 in Kentucky.^1,2,3

Richard Williams married Mary Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 29 March 1827.⁴ Richard Williams was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 2 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Richard, his wife, Mary Yelton, his daughters, Sarah Williams and Vashti Williams.⁵

Richard Williams married Sarah Elmer on 19 April 1840 in Adams County, Illinois.⁶ Richard Williams appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois. The household consisted of 1 male 40-50, 1 female 30-40, 1 male 5-10, and 1 female under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Richard, his son, George Washington Williams, his daughter, Mary Sweat.^7,8 Richard Williams, age 46, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Fremont County, Iowa. Also living in the household were Sally Williams, age 36, George Williams, age 16, Lyman Williams, age 15, Mary Williams, age 13, Louisa Williams, age 9, Hiram Williams, age 7 and Harriet Williams, age 2. Richard reported owning no real estate.² He died on 12 April 1886 in Payson, Utah.^9,3 He was buried in Payson City Cemetery, Payson, Utah.³

     Samuel Thomas Jr. was born in 1805 in Maryland.

Samuel Thomas Jr. married Amelia Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 9 April 1829.¹ Samuel Thomas Jr. was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 1 male under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Samuel, his wife, Amelia Yelton, his son, William R. Thomas.² Samuel Thomas Jr. died in 1882 Vernon County, Missouri.

     Aaron Benjamin Cherry was born on 21 February 1801 Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of John Cherry and Rebecca Anthony.^1,2

Aaron Benjamin Cherry married Margaret Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 2 June 1829 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^3,4 Aaron Benjamin Cherry is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Aaron B. Cherry appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Adams County, Illinois. The household consisted of 1 male 50-60, 1 female 40-50, 2 females 5-10, 2 females under 5, and 1 male under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Aaron, his wife, Margaret (Yelton) Cherry, his son, John James Cherry, his daughters, Rebecca Ann Cherry, Sarah Jane Cherry, Mary Margaret Cherry and Amelia Mariah Cherry.⁶ Aaron Cherry, age 49, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Margaret Cherry, age 39, Rebecca Cherry, age 21, Sarah Cherry, age 19, John J. Cherry, age 17, Mary M. Cherry, age 15, Amelia Cherry, age 13, Jesse Cherry, age 11, Thomas Cherry, age 8, Caroline Cherry, age 6 and Joseph S. Cherry, age 3. Aaron reported owning real estate worth $100.² He, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Iron County, Utah. Also living in the household were Margaret Cherry, age 49, Rebecca Cherry, age 22, Sarah Jane Cherry, age 20, Mary M. Cherry, age 15, John J. Cherry, age 17, Amelia Cherry, age 13, Jesse Cherry, age 11, Thomas Cherry, age 10, Caroline Cherry, age 8 and Joseph Cherry, age 4.⁷ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah. Also living in the household were Margaret Cherry, age 48, Thos. W. Cherry, age 17, Caroline Cherry, age 15 and Joseph S. Cherry, age 13. Aaron reported owning real estate worth $3400 and personal property worth $2100. This census shows all seven of Aaron's living children as still in his household. However, the five eldest were married and appear with their own famlies elsewhere in the 1860 Census. Only the children that I believe were still living with their parents are listed here.⁸ He died on 16 October 1864 Centerville, Davis County, Utah, at age 63. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Yelton.⁹

     Lenacy Belew was born circa 1821 in Kentucky.¹

Lenacy Belew married Samuel Yelton, son of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 8 October 1840 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3 Elissa Yelton, age 29 was living in the household of Samuel Yelton, age 33, in the 1850 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ Elinia Yelton, age 39 was living in the household of Saml Yelton, age 43, in the 1860 Census of Collin County, Texas.⁴

     Nancy M. Lucus was born between 1822 and 1826 Under age at time of marriage.¹

Nancy M. Lucus married Isaac Lambert Yelton, son of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 9 January 1842 in Campbell County, Kentucky.^2,3 Nancy (Lucus) Yelton died on 22 April 1842. She was survived by her husband, Isaac Yelton.³

     Charles Williams was born between 1800 and 1810.¹

Charles Williams married Rebecca Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Anna Lambert, on 1 April 1825.² Charles Williams was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 1 male under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Charles, his wife, Rebecca Yelton, his son, Xxx? Son Williams.³

     John J. Yelton was born in August 1832 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^3,4 He was living in the household of Phillop Yelton, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁵

John J. Yelton married Margaret Gosney on 18 November 1858 in Campbell County, Kentucky.⁶ John J. Yelton, age 25 was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Margaret Yelton, age 21 and Florida Yelton, age 1. John reported owning no real estate, but had personal property worth $500.⁷ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Also living in the household were Margaret Yelton, age 31, Flora Yelton, age 10, Carrie Yelton, age 8, Albert Yelton, age 4 and Hester Yelton, age 72. John reported owning real estate worth $4000 and personal property worth $2000. Esther (Caldwell) Yelton owned real estate worth $4000 and personal property worth $300.⁸ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. The family included his wife, Margaret Yelton, age 42, his son, Albert Yelton, age 14, his daughters, Carrie Yelton, age 18 and Maggie Yelton, age 7.⁹ John J. Yelton, age 67 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky. Other family members included his wife, Margaret S. Yelton, age 62. Margaret has borne four children, all of whom are living.⁴ John J. Yelton died on 17 February 1910 Kentucky at age 77. He was survived by his wife, Margaret (Gosney) Yelton.³

     Missouri Yelton was born circa 1836 in Kentucky.⁴ She was living in the household of Phillop Yelton, age 49, in the 1850 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁴