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     Melvin Ellison Norville was born in November 1828 in North Carolina.^1,2

Melvin Ellison Norville married Nancy Price on 8 March 1855 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Melvin Ellison Norville married Nancy Earle, daughter of Joshua Earle and Elizabeth Yelton, on 24 July 1860 North Carolina.⁴ Mosby E. Novel, age 52 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Nancy C. Novel, age 45, his sons, John P. Novel, age 19, William H. Novel, age 10 and Robert P. Novel, age 5, his daughters, Cinthy R. Novel, age 16 and Nancy C. Novel, age 22.⁵ M. E. Norville, age 71 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Nancy Norville, age 65, his son, W. H. Norville, age 30. Nancy has borne 4 children, all of whom are living.² Melvin Ellison Norville died circa 1909.¹ He was buried at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     George Lookadoo was born in June 1859 in North Carolina.² He was born on 5 June 1861.³

George Lookadoo married Biddy Walker circa 1875.² George Lookadoo, age 21 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Biddy Lookadoo, age 24, his sons, Berry Lookadoo, age 3, Munroe Lookadoo, age 2 and John Lookado, age 10 months.⁴ George Lookadoo died on 11 March 1943.³ He was buried at First Broad Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

     Jesse A. Lookadoo was born in November 1861 in North Carolina.³

Jesse A. Lookadoo married Catherine Ledford on 16 December 1897 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,4,2

     Louisa Lookadoo was born in April 1863 in North Carolina.²

Louisa Lookadoo married Marion Hutchins on 17 April 1883 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3,4 Louisa Lookadoo witnessed the death of Marion Hutchins circa 1909.^3,5 Louisa Lookadoo died circa 1950.⁵ She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

     John W. W. Lookadoo was born circa 1867 in North Carolina.¹

     Julia M. Lookadoo was born on 29 November 1875 in North Carolina.^2,1

Julia M. Lookadoo married Robert Jackson circa 1888.^3,4 Julia M. Lookadoo died on 24 February 1971.² She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Lydia Elizabeth Price was born on 27 August 1860 in North Carolina.^3,1,4 She was living in the household of Harvey Walker, age 34, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Lydia Elizabeth Price married William Jackson on 4 August 1875 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Lydia Jackson, age 20, was listed as the wife of William Jackson, age 22, in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Liddia Jackson, age 39 was listed as the wife of William A. Jackson, age 43 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Lydia E. Jackson, age 48 was listed as the wife of William Jackson, age 52 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Lydia E. Jackson, age 59 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included, her daughters, Irene I. Jackson, age 17 and Gillie M. Jackson, age 13, her mother, Drucilla Walker, age 82.⁸ Lydia Jackson, age 69 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included, her daughter, Gilda Jackson, age 24, her granddaughter, Lillian Jackson, age 10, Ophelia Jackson, age 5 and Mildred Jackson, age 8. In this census, Mildred is listed after Ophelia. Since children are normally listed in descending order by age, this suggests that Mildred and Ophelia may not have had the same parents.⁹ Lydia Elizabeth Price died on 2 July 1941.³ She was buried in Lee's Chapel Methodist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.³

     James Harvey Walker was born circa 1836 in North Carolina.¹

James Harvey Walker married Drusilla Earle, daughter of Joshua Earle and Elizabeth Yelton, on 3 January 1867 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. John R. Price was the bondsman.² Harvey Walker, age 34 was listed as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Drisila Walker, age 33 and Lydia Price, age 9. Harvey reported owning no real estate and no personal property.¹ He died before 1880.³

     Xxx? Yelton was born circa 1839 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, The 1840 Census includes a female under 5 who does not appear with Pharaby in the 1850 Census.¹ She is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Xxx? Yelton died before 1850 North Carolina.¹

     Margaret Glasgow was born in November 1879 in Tennessee.¹

     William Glasgow was born circa 1805 Ireland.¹

     Rachel M. Waddill was born circa 1861 in Tennessee.²

Rachel M. Waddill married Thomas Jefferson Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Margaret Brooks, on 25 May 1880 in Cocke County, Tennessee.^2,3 Rachel M. Yelton, age 19, was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Clemons, age 48, in the 1880 Census of Cocke County, Tennessee.²

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1832 in Tennessee.¹ She was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Cocke County, Tennessee. The family included, her daughter, Rachel M. Yelton, age 19, her son-in-law, Thomas Yelton, age 18.²

     Lowell Sharon was born in September 1891 in Kentucky.^2,1 Lowell Sharon, age 9 was listed as a son of John A. Sharon, age 33 in the 1900 Census of Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.¹ Lowell Sharon was listed as a son of John A. Sharon, age 43 in the 1910 Census of Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky.³ Lowell E. Sharon, age 28 was listed as a son of John A. Sharon, age 53 in the 1920 Census of Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.⁴ In 1920 Lowell Sharon was a salesman for a rubber company.⁴

     Martha Louisa (?) was born in March 1854 in Illinois.¹

Martha Louisa (?) married Benjamin F. Yelton, son of William Yelton and Mary Lockwood, circa 1872.² Martha Yelton, age 26, was listed as the wife of Benjamin Yelton, age 40, in the 1880 Census of Coal, Vernon County, Missouri.¹ Martha Yelton and Benjamin F. Yelton were divorced between 1880 and 1900.³ Martha L. Yelton, age 46 appears in the 1900 Census of Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri in the household of her widowed sister, Winnie B. Denton. Martha has borne 4 children, 3 of whom are living.
.³ In 1918 Martha Yelton lived at 1725 W. Spruce Street, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.⁴ Martha L. Yelton, age 65 was listed as the mother of John Yelton, age 40 in the 1920 Census of Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.⁵ Martha L. Yelton, age 76 was listed as the mother of John Yelton, age 50 in the 1930 Census of Maricopa County, Arizona.⁶

     William Yelton was born on 31 October 1872 in Missouri.^2,3,1,4 William Yelton, age 7, was listed as the son of Benjamin Yelton, age 40, in the 1880 Census of Coal, Vernon County, Missouri.⁵

William Yelton married Celia Mae Ensign on 28 June 1896 at Nevada, Vernon County, Missouri.^4,6,7 William Yelton, age 27 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Vernon County, Missouri. Other family members included his wife, May C. Yelton, age 26, his son, Ernest Yelton, age 3, his daughter, Carrie E. Yelton, age 5 months. Celia has borne 2 children, both of whom are living. The household also includes Celia's mother, brother, and sister.⁴ Will Yelton, age 37 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Vernon County, Missouri. The household also included, his sons, Ernest L. Yelton, age 13, Ira R. Yelton, age 7, William E. Yelton, age 3 and May C. Yelton, age 37, his daughters, Carrie E. Yelton, age 10 and Gertrude E. Yelton, age 1. May has borne 5 children, all of whom are living. Jeanette Ensign, May's mother, is also a member of the household.⁸ William registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Phoenix, Arizona.² He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Maricopa County, Arizona. The family included his wife, Mae Yelton, age 46, his sons, Ernest Yelton, age 22, Ira Yelton, age 17, Ellsworth Yelton, age 13 and Henry Yelton, age 5, his daughter, Gertrude Yelton, age 10. The household also includes Celia Mae's mother, Jeannette Ensign.⁹ William Yelton, age 57 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Maricopa County, Arizona. The household also included his wife, Mae E. Yelton, age 57, his son, Henry Yelton, age 15, his daughter, Gertrude Yelton, age 21.¹⁰ At the time of his death, William Yelton resided at in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.³ He died in September 1967.³

     Etha Yelton was born circa 1875 in Missouri.¹ Etha Yelton, age 5, was listed as the daughter of Benjamin Yelton, age 40, in the 1880 Census of Coal, Vernon County, Missouri.² Etha Yelton died before 1900?³

     Mary A. Baker was born circa 1822 in Pennsylvania.¹

Mary A. Baker married David Yelton, son of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. and Elizabeth Kersey, on 16 June 1868 in Fulton County, Indiana.² Mary A. Yelton, age 44, was living in the household of David Yelton, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.³ Mary Yelton, age 58, was listed as the wife of David Yelton, age 69, in the 1880 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.⁴

     Nancy Cora Yelton was born in September 1868 in Kentucky.^2,3 She was living in the household of John Yelton, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Johnson County, Indiana.² Nancy C. Yelton, age 11, was listed as a daughter of John H. Yelton, age 54, in the 1880 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.⁴

Nancy Cora Yelton married John Clark on 28 March 1893 in Shelby County, Indiana.⁵ Cora Clark, age 31 was listed as the wife of John Clark, age 28 in the 1900 Census of Johnson County, Indiana.³

     Jane Monesmith was born on 25 December 1833 in Pennsylvania.¹

Jane Monesmith married Robert Yelton, son of David Yelton and Eliza Henry, on 11 January 1859 in Fulton County, Indiana.^2,3 Jane Yelton, age 37 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 35, in the 1870 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.⁴ Jane Monesmith died on 13 August 1903 Indiana.^3,1 She was buried in Moon Cemetery, North Section, Row 3, Fulton County, Indiana.¹

     Mary Yelton was born circa 1865 in Indiana.¹ She was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 35, in the 1870 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.²

Mary Yelton married H. C. Walpe.³

     William Yelton was born in January 1867 in Indiana.² He was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 35, in the 1870 Census of Fulton County, Indiana.³

William Yelton married Sarah Campbell on 19 September 1894 in Fulton County, Indiana. ⁴ In 1924 William Yelton lived in Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana.⁵ He died in 1952.⁶ He was buried in Section 3, IOOF Cemetery, Leiters Ford, Fulton County, Indiana.⁶

     Lonzo G. Yelton was born on 7 July 1872 in Fulton County, Indiana.²

Lonzo G. Yelton married Clara B. Moon on 11 August 1897 Indiana. Elge Yelton, age 37 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Fulton County, Indiana. The household also included his wife, Clara Yelton, age 39, his son, Fredik(?) Yelton, age 8, his daughters, Bernice Yelton, age 12, Georgia Yelton, age 6 and Lotter Yelton, age 4.³ Elgy Yelton, age 47 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Ora, Starke County, Indiana. The family included his wife, Clara Yelton, age 49, his son, Vernon Yelton, age 9, his daughters, Georgia Yelton, age 16 and Lottie Yelton, age 14.⁴ In 1924 Lonzo G. Yelton lived Ora, Indiana.⁵ He died on 2 February 1948 Delong, Indiana,
Tuesday, February 3, 1948
Elgy Yelton
Elgy YELTON, 75, life resident of the Leiters Ford commu nity, died early Monday in
Delong at the home of his son, Fred R. YELTON.
The elderly Mr. Yelton, a retired Erie railroad employe, had been ill the last eight
months. He was born near Leiters Ford July 7, 1872, and worked for the Erie railroad 42 years,
retiring in 1940.
Survivors are the wife, Clara Belle [YELTON]; three daughters, Mrs. Burnis KESLER of
South Bend, Mrs. Georgia OVERMYER of Chicago and Mrs. Lottie DILTS of Hammond;
another son, Vernon [YELTON], of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Mary WALPE of Peru; a brother,
Milt [YELTON], of Leiters Ford; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchldren.
Funeral services will be at the Delong Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev.
Victor WADE of Bass Lake officiating. Burial will be in the Moon cemetry four miles southeast
of Leiters Ford. The body was to be taken to the son's home in Delong this afternoon from the
Easterday funeral home in Culver.² He was buried in Moon Cemetery, Middle Section, Row 5, Fulton County, Indiana.⁶

     Charles Yelton was born circa 1875 in Indiana.¹

     Xxx? Son1 Yelton was born between 1804 and 1810 in North Carolina.¹ He is probably included in the household of Robert J. Yelton , Sr., in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

     Nancy Yelton was born circa 1814 in Kentucky.² She is probably included in the household of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ Nancy Yelton is probably included in the household of Robert Yelton, in the 1830 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.³

Nancy Yelton married Ira Allen on 9 August 1831 in Shelby County, Indiana.⁴ Nancy Allen, age 36 was living in the household of Ira Allen, age 56, in the 1850 Census of Marshall County, Indiana.² Nancy Yelton died between 1852 and 1860.⁵ She was buried at Argos Town Cemetery, Argos, Marshall County, Indiana. The stone is broken and the transcriber did not indicate any dates, although Nancy is identified as "wife of Ira E."⁶

     Sarah Yelton was born on 4 March 1812 in North Carolina.² She is probably included in the household of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹

Sarah Yelton married Garrett Harsin on 2 December 1830 in Shelby County, Indiana.³ Sarah Yelton died on 17 January 1850 in Carroll County, Kentucky.⁴

     Xxx? Daughter Yelton was born circa 1820 in Kentucky.^1,2 She is probably included in the household of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹ Xxx? Daughter Yelton is probably included in the household of Robert Yelton, in the 1830 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.³

     Xxx? Son2 Yelton was born between 1810 and 1820.¹ He is probably included in the household of Robert J. Yelton , Sr., in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky.¹