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     Mattie Lou Davis was born on 21 April 1904 in Henderson County, North Carolina.² She was listed as a daughter of Noah W. Davis, age 47 in the 1910 Census of Henderson County, North Carolina.¹ Mattie Davis, age 15 was listed as a daughter of Noah W. Davis, age 55 in the 1920 Census of Henderson County, North Carolina.³

Mattie Lou Davis married Charles Riley Newton on 3 February 1922 Greenville, South Carolina.² Mattie Lou Davis died on 28 November 1987 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.²

     Lucy A. Bennett was born circa 1839 in Ohio.¹

Lucy A. Bennett married Anson Badgley on 16 May 1880 in Marshall County, Indiana.² Lucy Bagley, age 41, was listed as the wife of Anson Bagley, age 47, in the 1880 Census of Marshall County, Indiana.¹ Lucy A. Bennett and Anson Badgley were divorced on 12 December 1882 Indiana.³

     Denice Leila Yelton was born on 28 September 1893 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.^3,1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Charles J. Yelton, age 30 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Dennice L. Yelton, age 16 was listed as a daughter of Chas. A. J. Yelton, age 40 in the 1910 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵

Denice Leila Yelton married George Clifton Warlick in 1918.⁶ Dancice L. Warlick, age 26 was listed as the wife of George Clifton Warlick, age 25 in the 1920 Census of Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.⁷ Dennice Y. Warlick, age 36 was listed as the wife of George C. Warlick, age 35 in the 1930 Census of Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.⁸ Denice Leila Yelton died on 1 April 1985 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina.^9,3

     Lois Miller Yelton was born on 16 January 1896 in North Carolina.^1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Charles J. Yelton, age 30 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.³ Louise Yelton, age 4 was listed as a daughter of Chas. A. J. Yelton, age 40 in the 1910 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴

Lois Miller Yelton married Gordon Bernard Smith circa 1920.^5,6 Lois Y. Smith, age 34 was listed as the wife of Gordon Smith, age 36 in the 1930 Census of Newport News, Virginia.⁶ At the time of her death, Lois Miller Yelton resided at in Newport News, Virginia.⁷ She died in December 1986.⁷

     Nannie Yelton was born on 16 August 1897 in North Carolina.^1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Charles J. Yelton, age 30 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.³ Nannie Yelton, age 2 was listed as a daughter of Chas. A. J. Yelton, age 40 in the 1910 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Nannie Yelton, age 21 was listed as a daughter of Charles Yelton, age 49 in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵

Nannie Yelton married Nathan Edward Moore circa 1924.^6,7 Nan Moore, age 32 was listed as the wife of Nathan E. Moore, age 32 in the 1930 Census of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.⁷ Nannie Yelton died on 10 October 1976 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina.²

     Charles Jasper Yelton Jr. was born on 12 December 1899 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.^1,3,2 Charles Yelton, Jr., age 5 months was listed as a son of Charles J. Yelton, age 30 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Chas. J. Yelton, age 10 was listed as a son of Chas. A. J. Yelton, age 40 in the 1910 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵ Charles registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 North Carolina.³ He was listed as a son of Charles Yelton, age 49 in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁶

Charles Jasper Yelton Jr. married Willie G. (?) circa 1924.^7,8 Charles J. Yelton, age 30 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Richmond, Virginia. The household also included his wife, Willie G. Yelton, age 25 and Marion M. Yelton, age 5. There are also several boarders living with the family.⁷ At the time of his death, Charles Jasper Yelton Jr. resided at in Richmond, Virginia.⁹ He died in January 1967.⁹

     Ricie Dycus was born on 25 June 1835 in North Carolina.^1,2

Ricie Dycus married Jasper O. White.² Ricy White, age 64 was listed as a the mother-in-law of William Yelton, age 32 in the 1900 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.³ Ricie M. White, age 74 was listed as the mother-in-law of William F. Yelton, age 41 in the 1910 Census of Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁴ Ricey M. White, age 84 was listed as the mother-in-law of William F. Yelton, age 51 in the 1920 Census of Lawndale, Cleveland County, North Carolina.⁵ Ricie Dycus died on 11 August 1929 in Cleveland County, North Carolina.² She was buried in Union Baptist Cemetery, Cleveland County, North Carolina.²

     Thomas Jefferson Yelton was born on 18 December 1861 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.¹ Thomas J. Yelton, age 8, was living in the household of Margaret Yelton, age 28, in the 1870 Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina.²

Thomas Jefferson Yelton married Rachel M. Waddill, daughter of Elizabeth (?), on 25 May 1880 in Cocke County, Tennessee.^3,4 Thomas Yelton, age 18, was listed as a son-in-law of Elizabeth Clemons, age 48, in the 1880 Census of Cocke County, Tennessee.³

Thomas Jefferson Yelton married Cornelia (?) circa 1889.⁵ Thomas J. Yeltan, age 39 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Carnelia Yeltan, age 34. Lee is clearly identified as Thomas' stepson in the census, although he is listed with the Yelton surname. Cornelia has borne 1 child, who is living.⁶

Thomas Jefferson Yelton married Sarah Rejettie Howell, daughter of Zeb Howell and Cinnantha Woody, circa 1909.⁷ Thomas J. Yelton, age 48 was listed as the head of a household in the 1910 Census of Upper Laurel Township, Madison County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Sarah R. Yelton, age 29, his son, William C. Yelton, age 2 months. The census states that this is Thomas' 4th marriage and Sarah's first. They have been married for less than a year. Sarah has borne one child, who is living.⁸ Thomas J. Yelton, age 58 was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Madison County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Sarah R. Yelton, age 29, his sons, Wm. C. Yelton, age 9, Forace C. Yelton, age 8, Thomas F. Yelton, age 7, Coy D. Yelton, age 5 and Thomas M. Yelton, age 8 months, his daughter, Algia I. Yelton, age 3.⁹ Thomas J. Yelton, age 68 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Madison County, North Carolina. The household also included, his sons, Clarance Yelton, age 20, Clyde Yelton, age 18, Floyd Yelton, age 16, Coy Yelton, age 15, Murray Yelton, age 11 and Raleigh Yelton, age 6, his daughters, Algie Yelton, age 13 and Blanche Yelton, age 8.¹⁰ Thomas Jefferson Yelton died on 23 March 1949 in Madison County, North Carolina.^11,1 He was buried in English Cemetery, Mars Hill, North Carolina, on 25 March 1949.¹

     Martha Elizabeth Lewis was born in January 1840 in North Carolina.¹

Martha Elizabeth Lewis married Charles Yelton, son of William James Yelton and Edith Decker, on 24 August 1876 in Madison County, North Carolina.^2,3 Maratha Yellton, age 35, was listed as the wife of Charly Yellton, age 56, in the 1880 Census of Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina.⁴ Marth E. Yelton, age 60 was listed as the wife of Charles Yelton, age 72 in the 1900 Census of Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina.¹

     Cornelia (?) was born in May 1866 in North Carolina.¹

Cornelia (?) married Thomas Jefferson Yelton, son of Charles Yelton and Margaret Brooks, circa 1889.¹ Carnelia Yeltan, age 34 was listed as the wife of Thomas J. Yeltan, age 39 in the 1900 Census of Hot Springs, Madison County, North Carolina.²

     Rhoda Jane Davis was born on 26 August 1885 in McDowell County, North Carolina.^3,4,2 She was listed as a daughter of Noah W. Davis, age 36 in the 1900 Census of Henderson County, North Carolina.⁴

Rhoda Jane Davis married Lonnie Charles Bishop circa 1903.^5,6,2 Roda Bishop, age 25 was listed as the wife of Lonnie Bishop, age 28 in the 1910 Census of Buncombe County, North Carolina.⁷ Rhoda Jane Davis died on 1 January 1961 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.² She was buried at Mt. Gilead Church, Henderson County, North Carolina, on 3 January 1961.²

     Hattie L. Davis was born on 15 July 1888 in McDowell County, North Carolina.^1,3 She was listed as a daughter of Noah W. Davis, age 36 in the 1900 Census of Henderson County, North Carolina.⁴

Hattie L. Davis married Frank Israel on 11 March 1906 in Henderson County, North Carolina.^3,5 Hattie L. Davis died on 30 April 1916 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 27. She was survived by her husband, Frank Israel.^3,2 Hattie L. Davis was buried at Mt. Gilead, Henderson County, North Carolina, on 1 May 1916.²

     Mae Yelton was born in July 1894 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Lawson Yelton, age 40 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ May Yelton, age 15 was listed as a daughter of Lawson Yelton, age 50 in the 1910 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina.³

Mae Yelton married Alexander B. Evans on 20 November 1910.^2,4,5 May Evans, age 25 was listed as the wife of Alexander Evans, age 35 in the 1920 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina.⁶ Mae Evans, age 34 was listed as the wife of Alexander Evans, age 44 in the 1930 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina.⁴ In 1944 Mae Yelton lived at Cowpens, South Carolina.⁷ In 1959 Mae Yelton lived in Cowpens, South Carolina.⁸ She died on 28 March 1983 in Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg, South Carolina.²

     Willie Yelton was born on 20 August 1898 in North Carolina.^1,3 He was listed as a son of Lawson Yelton, age 40 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Willie Yelton, age 11 was listed as a son of Lawson Yelton, age 50 in the 1910 Census of Cherokee County, South Carolina.⁴ Willie registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.³ He never married.² He died on 28 October 1918 South Carolina of influenza.^5,2 He was buried at Buck Creek Baptist Cemetery, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, on 29 October 1918.²

     Memory Yelton was born in October 1899 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ He was listed as a son of Lawson Yelton, age 40 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Memory Yelton died circa 1901 North Carolina.² He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Joseph Hutchins was born in April 1875 in North Carolina.^2,1,3

Joseph Hutchins married Tyna Yelton, daughter of Leonard J. Yelton and Mary Hutchins, on 19 February 1898 in Mitchell County, North Carolina.^3,4 Joseph Hutchen, age 24 was listed as a son-in-law of Linard Yelton, age 54 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Grady Yelton was born on 23 September 1892 in Mitchell Yelton, North Carolina.^3,4 He was listed as the grandson of Linard Yelton, age 54 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Grady Yelton married Mary Lela Hutchins, daughter of William Hutchins and Alice Guffey, on 7 August 1910 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,6 Grady registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 North Carolina.⁴ He died on 28 April 1970 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,7 He was buried at Oak Springs Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

     Mary Hutchins was born circa 1848 in North Carolina.¹

     Polly Yelton was born in October 1883 in North Carolina.² She was listed as a daughter of Linard Yelton, age 54 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Maloy F. Yelton was born on 4 January 1888 in Mitchell County, North Carolina.^2,3 He was listed as a son of Linard Yelton, age 54 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Malloy Yelton, age 21 was listed as a son of Leonard Yelton, age 64 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Maloy F. Yelton married Rosa Carl Vickers on 24 July 1910 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Maloy registered for the World War I draft on 17 June 1917 North Carolina.³ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1920 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Rosa C. Yelton, age 26, his sons, Robert M. Yelton, age 8, William M. Yelton, age 6 and Elijah Yelton, age 2.⁶ Maloy F. Yelton, age 42 was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Logan Store Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household also included his wife, Rosa C. Yelton, age 36, his sons, Robert L. Yelton, age 18, William W. Yelton, age 17, Gilbert C. Yelton, age 9 and Maloy F. Yelton, Jr., age 1 year and 2 months, his daughter, Elijah A. Yelton, age 12, his daughters, Margaret L. Yelton, age 7 and Estelle Yelton, age 3 years and 9 months.⁷ Maloy F. Yelton died on 27 December 1965.² He was buried at Pisgah Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     William Yelton was born in December 1894 in North Carolina.¹ He was listed as a son of Charles A. Yelton, age 34 in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² William Yelton died on 18 September 1907 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ He was buried at Camp Creek Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Sam Floyd Yelton was born in September 1895 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was listed as a son of Charles A. Yelton, age 34 in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Sam F. Yelton, age 15 was listed as a nephew of Brison W. Hutchins, age 35 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Sam Floyd Yelton married Bessie Yelton, daughter of Leonard Yelton and Nancy Madora Wells, on 7 April 1921 North Carolina.^5,6 In 1930 Sam Floyd Yelton was an engineer.⁷ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1930 Census of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia. The household also included his wife, Bessie H. Yelton, age 32, his son, Floyd S. Yelton, age 8.⁷ Sam Floyd Yelton died on 1 September 1960 at his home, Leah, Columbia County, Georgia. He was survived by his wife, Bessie Yelton.^8,2 Sam Floyd Yelton was buried at Dunn's Chapel on 3 September 1960.²

     Sarah Brady Yelton was born in April 1897 in North Carolina.¹ Brady Yelton, age 3 was listed as a daughter of Charles A. Yelton, age 34 in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Brady S. Yelton, age 13 appears in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina in the household of William Monteith, her uncle by marriage..³

Sarah Brady Yelton married John S. Keeter on 21 December 1913 in the residence of J. L. Wilson, Caroleen, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The marriage license gives the names of Brady's parents as "don't know." I suppose her husband didn't know, but surely she did??⁴ Brady S. Keeter, age 33 was listed as the wife of John S. Keeter, age 39 in the 1930 Census of Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Sarah Brady Yelton witnessed the death of John S. Keeter on 28 January 1938.⁶ In 1960 Sarah Brady Yelton lived in Forest City, North Carolina.⁷ She died on 15 December 1983 in Polk County, North Carolina.^6,8 She was buried in Cool Spring Cemetery, Sec. 7, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶

     James W. Falconberry married Frances Badgley, daughter of Anson Badgley and Martha A. Allen, on 7 May 1886 in Marshall County, Indiana.¹

     Eliga Yelton was born in April 1898 in North Carolina.¹ He was listed as a son of Mills Yelton, age 22 in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ Eliga Yelton died on 13 July 1900 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² He was buried at Camp Creek Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Gulmer J. Yelton was born on 14 September 1899 in North Carolina.^2,1 He was listed as a son of Mills Yelton, age 34 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Gulmer J. Yelton married Ethel Waters on 4 April 1921 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5 Gulmer J. Yelton died on 23 March 1974.² He was buried in Cool Spring Cemetery, Sec. 7, Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Zennie Adelaide Yelton was born on 28 October 1893 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^4,5,6 She was listed as a daughter of Bynum E. Yelton, age 29 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Zennie Adelaide Yelton married Millard Cletus Morgan on 7 January 1912 North Carolina.^4,7 Zennie Adelaide Yelton died on 29 June 1988 North Carolina.⁸ She was buried at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁹

     William Yelton was born on 27 April 1886 in North Carolina.^3,4 He was listed as a son of Lenard Yelton, age 42 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ William Yelton died on 7 January 1910 in Winston, Forsyth County, North Carolina.^3,2 He was buried at Centennial Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina, on 9 January 1910.³

     Charles Yelton was born on 29 August 1892 in North Carolina.^2,3 He was listed as a son of Lenard Yelton, age 42 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Charles Yelton, age 17 was listed as a son of Leonard Yelton, age 52 in the 1910 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵

Charles Yelton married Nora Guffey on 13 March 1920 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The marriage record states that he is a resident of Rutherford Co, NC and she is a resident of Union Mill, NC.^6,7,8 Charles Yelton died on 14 November 1977 in Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,9 He was buried at Centennial Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶

     John Landrum Yelton Jr. was born on 17 April 1887 in North Carolina.^1,3 He was listed as a son of John L. Yelton, age 53 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ On 7 May 1908 John L. Yelton, age 21 registered to vote in Golden Valley Township pursuant to the "grandfather clause" and based on his descent from Jacob Yelton.²

John Landrum Yelton Jr. married Ida Mary McCurry on 27 September 1908 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,3,6 John Landrum Yelton Jr. died on 18 June 1964.³ He was buried in Cool Springs Cemetery, Sec. 1, Rutherford County, North Carolina.³