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     J. Lawson Davis was born on 13 February 1857 in North Carolina.^2,3 He was living in the household of Robert Davis, age 25, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Lawson Pope, age 13 was living in the household of John W. Pope, age 33, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

J. Lawson Davis married Sarah Ellen (?) circa 1878.³ Lawson J. Davis, age 23 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Sarah E. Davis, age 23, his niece, Annie Davis, age 3.⁶ J. Lawson Davis was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Ella Davis, age 43. Ella has borne 1 child, who is living.³ Jocup(?) L. Davis, age 53 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Ella Davis, age 53, his son, Cary Davis, age 12.⁷ J. Lawson Davis died on 1 December 1942 in High Shoals, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2

     George Davis was born circa 1859 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He was living in the household of Robert Davis, age 25, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² George Pope, age 11 was living in the household of John W. Pope, age 33, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Artis Lee Yelton was born on 1 May 1898 in Tennessee.^2,1,3 He was listed as a son of Ben Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.³ Artis L. Yelton, age 11 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Artie registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Wilson County, Tennessee. He named Virgie Yelton as his nearest relative.² He was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁵

     Clarence Gray Yelton was born on 30 May 1900 in Wilson County, Tennessee.^2,3,4 He was listed as a son of Ben Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Clarence T. Yelton, age 9 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁵ Clarence registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 Tennessee.² He was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁶

Clarence Gray Yelton married Irene Hayes on 20 August 1922 Tennessee.^7,8 Clarence Yelton, age 29 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee. The household also included his wife, Irene Yelton, age 26, his son, Eugene Yelton, age 5.⁹ Clarence Gray Yelton died on 3 March 1989 Tennessee.³

     Clara Yelton was born on 30 May 1900 in Wilson County, Tennessee.^1,2,3 She was listed as a daughter of Ben Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.² Clara C. Yelton, age 9 was listed as a daughter of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Clara Yelton, age 19 was listed as a daughter of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁵

Clara Yelton married Elmer Curd on 11 November 1924 in Davidson County, Tennessee.^6,7 Clara Yelton died on 12 January 1995.⁸

     John Charles Yelton was born on 16 July 1901 in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.^1,2,3 He was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Charley Yelton, age 18 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁵

John Charles Yelton married Julia Ethel Dees on 27 June 1928 in Montgomery County, Indiana.² Charles Yelton, age 28 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee. The household also included his wife, Julia Yelton, age 31. His occupation is explicitly stated as "none."⁶ John Charles Yelton died on 2 December 1992.³

     Elizabeth Yelton was born on 8 October 1905 in Tennessee.^1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.³ Elizabeth L. Yelton, age 14 was listed as a daughter of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.⁴ Elizabeth Yelton, age 24 was listed as a daughter of Ben Yelton, age 62 in the 1930 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.^5,6

Elizabeth Yelton married John C. Murray circa 1936.⁷ Elizabeth Yelton received an Associates Degree in Education from Cumberland University and taught elementary school and piano in Mt. Juliet and LaGuardo for many years. She moved to Jacksonville in 1945 where she graduated from Jacksonville University with a degree in music and taught first grade at Arlington Elementary School until retiring in 1968. She played organ and piano at Arlington Baptist Church and was a member of ABC Trailblazers, Delta Kappa Gamma Society and the Holiday Rambler Trailer Club. She was a member of Mt. Juliet/West Wilson Historical Society for a number of years.⁷ She died on 3 January 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida.⁷ She was buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, Wilson County, Tennessee, on 9 January 2010.⁷

     Emmit V. Yelton, age 3 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.² Emmet V. Yelton, age 12 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.³ Emmet Vinett Yelton married Virginia Louise Thompson.^4,5

     Bennie Yelton, age four months was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 42 in the 1910 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.² Bennie Yelton, age 10 was listed as a son of Ben G. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.³ Bennie Yelton, age 19 was listed as a son of Ben Yelton, age 62 in the 1930 Census of Wilson County, Tennessee.^4,5 Benjamin Yelton married Allie Mae Kelley. The marriage was performed by John Charles Yelton, Benjamin's brother.⁶

     Mattie Yelton was born circa 1858 in Indiana.¹

     Alvin E. Yelton was born on 24 June 1860 Osage, Bourbon County, Kansas.¹ He died on 22 October 1876 Hendricks County, Indiana.¹

     Malinda Lear was born circa 1812 in North Carolina.¹

Malinda Lear married David Yelton, son of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. and Elizabeth Kersey, on 5 March 1850 in Fulton County, Indiana.² Malinda Yelton, age 38 was living in the household of David Yelton, age 39, in the 1850 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.³ Malinda Lear died on 15 May 1867.⁴ She was buried in Moon Cemetery, North Section, Row 3, Fulton County, Indiana.⁴

     Hiram Smith was born on 7 June 1860 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 33, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Hiram Smith, age 9 was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁴ Hyrum Smith, age 20, was listed as the son of Amelia M. Smith, age 42, in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁵ In 1919 Hiram Smith lived Ogden, Utah.¹ He died on 25 March 1919.²

     Margaret Ann Smith was born on 18 November 1864 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² She was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Margaret Ann Smith, age 15, was listed as the daughter of Amelia M. Smith, age 42, in the 1880 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁴

Margaret Ann Smith married Timothy Bartlett Brown on 20 August 1884 Centerville, Utah.^1,2 Margaret Ann Smith died on 16 June 1944 Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.²

     Ann Maria Smith was born on 11 August 1862 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² She died on 27 March 1864 Centerville, Utah.²

     Jesse Cherry Smith was born on 4 February 1869 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He was living in the household of Wm. R. Smith, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Jesse Cherry Smith died on 24 February 1880 Centerville, Utah.²

     Aaron Benjamin Smith was born on 27 December 1874 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He died on 27 October 1875 Centerville, Utah.^1,2 He was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah.²

     Dora Smith was born on 11 November 1877 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² She died on 24 February 1880 Centerville, Utah.^1,2 She was buried Centerville, Utah.²

     Timothy Bartlett Brown was the son of Bartlett Brown & Joanna Austin Leach.¹ He was born on 11 November 1854 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹

Timothy Bartlett Brown married Margaret Ann Smith, daughter of William Reed Smith and Amelia Mariah Cherry, on 20 August 1884 Centerville, Utah.^2,1 Timothy Bartlett Brown died on 16 May 1910 Annis, Jefferson County, Idaho.¹

     Sarah Jane Porter was born on 14 November 1849 Centerville, Davis County, Utah, Her place of birth as stated in the census is Deseret.^1,2 She was living in the household of Nathan T. Porter, age 31, in the 1850 Census of Davis County, Utah.^3,4 Sarah Porter, age 11 was living in the household of Nathan Porter, age 40, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁵ Sarah Jane Porter died on 15 October 1860 Centerville, Utah, Died at age 11.¹ She died on 15 October 1861 Davis County, Utah.⁴ She was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah.¹

     Morton Chapman was born on 1 July 1912 in Greenup County, Kentucky.¹

Morton Chapman married Virginia N. Yelton, daughter of Henry Clay Yelton and Ida Dunn.² In 1946 Morton and Virginia Chapman opened the Anchor Grill at 438 Pike Street in Covington, a diner open 24 hours a day. Morton was known as "Captain" because he always wore a captain's hat. A sign in the window read "We may doze, but never close." Other family members who worked in the Grill included Virginia's sister, Dorothy (Yelton) Unkraut, and Dorothy's son, Ken.^3,4 Morton Chapman died on 8 October 2003 at his home, Covington, Kentucky.^5,3

     Phoebe A. Cherry was born on 7 September 1860 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^2,3

Phoebe A. Cherry married Samuel R. Brough before 1919.¹ Phoebe A. Cherry died on 28 April 1935 839 Windsor Street.

     Samuel R. Brough married Phoebe A. Cherry.¹

     Aaron Jacobson was the son of Aaron Carl Jacobson and Carolina Carlson.¹ He was born on 12 March 1878 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.²

Aaron Jacobson married Melva Estella Cherry, daughter of John James Cherry and Laura Bratton, on 29 October 1902.^3,1 Aaron Jacobson died on 24 November 1918 Holbrook, Idaho.² He was buried Centerville City Cemetery, Centerville, Davis County, Utah, in 1939.²

     Mary Margaret Brandon was born on 28 February 1857 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^1,2,3 She was living in the household of Thos. J. Branan, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah Territory.⁴ Mary M. Brandon, age 12 was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁵

Mary Margaret Brandon married William Hales Dye circa 1879.^6,7 Mary Margaret Dye, age 23, was listed as the wife of William Hale Dye, age 26, in the 1880 Census of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.⁸ Mary M. Dye, age 43 was listed as the wife of William H. Dye, age 46 in the 1900 Census of Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana.³ In 1900 Mary M. Dye was the keeper of a lodging house.³ Mary M. Dye, age 52 was listed as the wife of William H. Dye, age 56 in the 1910 Census of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.⁶ Mary Margaret Brandon died on 17 December 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah.^1,9

     Thomas Jefferson Brandon was born in December 1859 in Utah.³ He was living in the household of Thos. J. Branan, age 26, in the 1860 Census of Davis County, Utah Territory.⁴ Thomas J. Brandon, age 11 was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁵ Thomas J. Brandon, age 21 appears in the 1880 Census of Tooele County, Utah in the household of Jacob Hullinger, a lumberman. This census entry is somewhat confusing. After Jacob, his wife, and children, Keziah Brandon, age 66, is listed as "grandmother" and Thomas and George Brandon each as "grandson." It's evident that these relationships are not to the head of the household, Jacob Hullinger. He's at most 15 years younger than Keziah, and could not possibly be her grandson. It's quite likely that Keziah is the grandmother of Thomas and George.⁶ In 1880 Thomas Jefferson Brandon was a laborer.⁶

Thomas Jefferson Brandon married Georgina McMillan on 1 December 1892 in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho.^7,8 Thos. J. Brandon, age 40 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of St. Anthony, Fremont County, Idaho. Other family members included his wife, Georgina Brandon, age 26, his sons, Lee Brandon, age 7 and Thos. J. Brandon, age 5, his daughter, Tom[?] Brandon, age 2. Georgina has borne 3 children, all of whom are living.³ In 1900 Thomas Jefferson Brandon was a saloon man.³

Thomas Jefferson Brandon married Lila Barker on 20 January 1903 in Wilford, Fremont County, Idaho.^9,10 Thomas J. Brandon, age 50 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Fremont County, Idaho. The household also included his wife, Lila B. Brandon, age 39, his sons, Lee Brandon, age 17 and Buster Brandon, age 4, his brother,George A. Brandon, age 48. Lila has borne 3 children, all of whom are living. The census taker evidently confused the first name and surname of Lila's son by her first marriage, and the confusion carried over into the name of Lila's daughter as well.¹¹ In 1910 Thomas Jefferson Brandon was a farmer.¹¹ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. The family included his wife, Lila B. Brandon, age 48, his sons, Lee Brandon, age 26, Louis Brandon, age 14 and Jackson Brandon, age 9.¹² In 1920 Thomas Jefferson Brandon was a powder man in a copper mine.¹² He was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Centerville, Davis County, Utah. The household also included his wife, Lila B. Brandon, age 58, his son, Louis J. Brandon, age 24.⁹ In 1930 Thomas Jefferson Brandon was a poultry farmer.⁹ He died on 29 January 1941 in Salt Lake County, Utah.^13,2 He was buried in Centerville, Utah.²

     George Aaron Brandon was born on 17 September 1860 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ George Brandon, age 18 appears in the 1880 Census of Tooele County, Utah in the household of Jacob Hullinger, a lumberman. This census entry is somewhat confusing. After Jacob, his wife, and children, Keziah Brandon, age 66, is listed as "grandmother" and Thomas and George Brandon each as "grandson." It's evident that these relationships are not to the head of the household, Jacob Hullinger. He's at most 15 years younger than Keziah, and could not possibly be her grandson. It's quite likely that Keziah is the grandmother of Thomas and George.⁴ In 1880 George Aaron Brandon was a laborer.⁴

George Aaron Brandon married Julia Spaulding on 22 February 1892 at Independence, Madison County, Idaho.^5,6,1 George Brandon, age 40 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. Other family members included his wife, Julia Brandon, age 24, his sons, George W. Brandon, age 9 and Julius Brandon, age 1, his daughter, Echo M. Brandon, age 2. Julia has borne 5 children, 3 of whom are living.⁶ George survived the death of his wife, Julia Spaulding, on 17 June 1900.² George A. Brandon, age 48 was listed as the brother of Thomas J. Brandon, age 50 in the 1910 Census of Fremont County, Idaho.⁷ In 1910 George Aaron Brandon was a farmer.⁷

     Wilford Woodruff Brandon was born in 1864 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² He was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.³ Wilford Woodruff Brandon died in 1876.²

     Jesse Cherry Brandon was born in December 1866 in Centerville, Davis County, Utah.^2,3 He was living in the household of T. J. Brandon, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Davis County, Utah.⁴

Jesse Cherry Brandon married Charlotte Dilworth Cox on 20 September 1896 in Saint Anthony, Fremont County, Idaho.^1,5 Jesse C. Brandon, age 33 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Fremont County, Idaho. Other family members included his wife, Lottie C. Brandon, age 22, his daughters, Edith P. Brandon, age 2 and Guinevere Brandon, age 1 month. Lottie has borne 2 children, both of whom are living.² In 1900 Jesse Cherry Brandon was a rancher.²

     Rebecca Ann Brandon was born in 1867 Centerville, Davis County, Utah.² She died in 1869.²