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     Robert Partridge , Jr. was born.¹

     Solie San Francisco Parker was born circa 1886.¹

Solie San Francisco Parker married Ethel Graham, daughter of Elias Graham and Cornelia Catherine Yelton, on 8 June 1914.¹ Solie San Francisco Parker died before 1961.¹

     Anita Parker was born Hazel Dell, Illinois.¹ She died Hazel Dell, Illinois.¹

     Russel Parker , Jr. was born.¹

     Mamie Lawson was born circa 1893.¹

Mamie Lawson married Robert Graham, son of Elias Graham and Cornelia Catherine Yelton, after 1910.¹

     Bill Cliver was born circa 1897.¹

Bill Cliver married Elsie Graham, daughter of Elias Graham and Cornelia Catherine Yelton, after 1912 Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.¹

     Jeanetta Gerrard was born on 10 January 1829 in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana.^2,3,4

Jeanetta Gerrard married Robert Yelton, son of Robert J. Yelton , Sr. and Catherine Castator, on 21 March 1850 in Shelby County, Indiana.⁵ Jenetta Yelton, age 21 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 23, in the 1850 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.⁶ Jennetta Yelton, age 30 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 32, in the 1860 Census of Jasper County, Illinois.⁷ Jennetta Yelton, age 42 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.⁸ Jane Yelton, age 51, was listed as the wife of Robert Yelton, age 53, in the 1880 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.⁹ Jannetta Yelton, age 71 was listed as the wife of Robert Yelton, age 73 in the 1900 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.² Jeanetta Gerrard died on 9 November 1902 in Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.^10,3 She was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery (North), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.³

     Mary Gerrard Yelton was born on 7 October 1852 in Hazel Dell, Illinois.^2,3 She was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 32, in the 1860 Census of Jasper County, Illinois.¹ Mary S. Yelton, age 17 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.²

Mary Gerrard Yelton married William G. Gard on 11 April 1875 in Cumberland County, Illinois.⁴ Mary G. Gard, age 27, was listed as the wife of William Gard, age 30, in the 1880 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.⁵ Mary S. Gard, age 47 was listed as the wife of William G. Gard, age 51 in the 1900 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.⁶ Mary Gerrard Yelton died on 6 September 1911 in Iola, Allen County, Kansas. She was buried in Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas.

     Charles A. Yelton was born on 6 July 1866 in Illinois.^2,3 He was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 44, in the 1870 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.² Charles Yelton, age 14, was listed as a son of Robert Yelton, age 53, in the 1880 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.⁴

Charles A. Yelton married Mary Elizabeth McBride on 23 December 1888 in Cumberland County, Illinois.⁵ Charles Yelton, age 33 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois. Other family members included his wife, Mary E. Yelton, age 30, his daughters, Julia M. Yelton, age 7 and Hilda E. Yelton, age 4. Mary has borne two children, both of whom are living.⁶ Charles A. Yelton died in 1902.⁷ He was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.

     Jacob R. Yelton was born on 28 September 1868 in Cumberland County, Illinois.² He died on 29 September 1869 Illinois.^3,4 He was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery (North), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.³

     Benjamin F. Yelton was born on 11 February 1861 in Jasper County, Illinois.² He died on 17 February 1865 in Cumberland County, Illinois.³ He was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery (North), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.³

     Martha E. Yelton was born on 18 November 1863.² She died on 11 February 1866 in Hazel Dell, Illinois.¹

     Sarah E. Yelton was born on 24 September 1858 in Illinois. She was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 32, in the 1860 Census of Jasper County, Illinois.² Sarah E. Yelton died on 5 September 1860.³ She was buried at Hazel Dell Cemetery, Cumberland County, Illinois.

     Samuel Grant Yelton was born on 16 August 1871 in Hazel Dell, Illinois.^1,3,4 He, was listed as a son of Robert Yelton, age 53, in the 1880 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.²

Samuel Grant Yelton married Ada Shores on 18 December 1890 in Cumberland County, Illinois.^5,6 Samuel G. Yelton, age 28 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois. Other family members included his wife, Ada A. Yelton, age 29, his daughters, Alta F. Yelton, age 8 and Vera M. Yelton, age 7. Samuel and his family are living in the same house as his parents, but are treated as a separate household. Ada has borne two children, both of whom are living.⁴ Samuel Grant Yelton died on 26 June 1940 in Greenup, Cumberland County, Illinois, at age 68. He was survived by his wife, Ada Shores.⁷ Samuel Grant Yelton was buried Hazel Dell Cemetery (South), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.³

     Robert J. Yelton , Sr. was born in 1785 in Amherst County, Virginia.²

Robert J. Yelton , Sr. married Elizabeth Kersey, daughter of David Kersey, circa 1805 in North Carolina.³ Robert J. Yelton , Sr. was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 26-45, 1 female 26-45, 1 male 10-15, 3 females under 10, and 2 males under 10. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Robert, his wife, Elizabeth Kersey, his sons, Xxx? Son1 Yelton, Xxx? Son2 Yelton and David Yelton, his daughters, Nancy Yelton, Sarah Yelton and Xxx? Daughter Yelton.⁴

Robert J. Yelton , Sr. married Catherine Castator, daughter of John Peter Castator and Susannah (?), on 18 March 1823 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.⁵ Robert Yelton, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Shelby County, Indiana. The household consisted of 2 males under 5, 1 male 5 to 10, 1 male 15 to 20, 1 male 40 to 50, 1 female under 5, 2 females 5 to 10, 1 female 10 to 15, 1 female 30 to 40, and 1 female 50 to 60. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Robert, his wife, Catherine Castator, his sons, David Yelton, Charles A. Yelton, Robert Yelton and Xxx? Son Yelton, his daughters, Mary M. Yelton, Susan Kathryn Yelton, Nancy Yelton and Xxx? Daughter Yelton as well as Susannah (?).⁶ Robert J. Yelton , Sr. died circa 1834 in Shelby County, Indiana.^7,8,9

     Catherine Castator was born on 3 February 1796 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^2,3

Catherine Castator married Robert J. Yelton , Sr., son of William Yelton and Sarah Mays, on 18 March 1823 Kentucky.⁴ Catherine Castator is probably included in the 1830 Census of Shelby County, Indiana in the household of her husband, Robert Yelton.⁵ Catherine Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Shelby County, Indiana. The household consisted of 1 male 5 to 10, 1 male 10 to 15, 2 males 15 to 20, 3 females 5 to 10, 1 female 10 to 15, 1 female 30 to 40, and 1 female 60 to 70. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Catherine, her sons, Robert Yelton and Charles A. Yelton, her daughters, Martha Yelton.⁶ Catharine Yelton, age 52 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 23, in the 1850 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.⁷ Catherine Yelton, age 66 was living in the household of Robert Yelton, age 32, in the 1860 Census of Jasper County, Illinois.⁸ Catherine Yelton, age 76 was living in the household of John Dunn, age 47, in the 1870 Census of Jasper County, Illinois.⁹ Catherine Castator died on 18 December 1873 in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois.^2,10 She was buried in Hazel Dell Cemetery (North), Hazel Dell, Cumberland County, Illinois.¹¹

     Charles A. Yelton was born on 4 January 1824 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.^1,2 He is probably included in the household of Robert Yelton, in the 1830 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.³ Charles A. Yelton is probably included in the household of Catherine Yelton in the 1840 Census of Shelby County, Indiana.⁴

Charles A. Yelton married Mary Ann Shyrock on 9 March 1849 in Shelby County, Indiana.^2,5 Chas Yelton, age 27, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Shelby County, Indiana. Also living in the household were John R. Yelton, age 6 months and Mary Ann Yelton, age 20.⁶ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Jasper County, Illinois. Also living in the household were Mary A. Yelton, age 32, Mary J. Yelton, age 7, Sarah E. Yelton, age 5, Martha A. Yelton, age 4, John R. Yelton, age 10, James A. Yelton, age 9, Elizabeth A. Yelton, age 2 and Joseph F. Yelton, age 4. Charles reported owning real estate worth $1000 and personal property worth $300.⁷
     Charles A. Yelton enlisted in Co. H of the 38th Illinois Infantry as Captain. on 15 August 1861 at Newton, Jasper County, Illinois. During the period of his service, the regiment fought in Missouri, the Battle of Perryville in Kentucky, and the Battle of Stones River (Murfreesboro) in Tennessee. He resigned his commission on 20 Feb 1863.. On 11 June 1864, Charles Yelton was commissioned as a Chaplain in the 143rd Illinois Infantry, where he served until 26 September 1864. This was a regiment enlisted for the term of 100 days. It spent most of its period of service on garrison duty in Arkansas.⁸ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Jasper County, Illinois. Also living in the household were John R. Yelton, age 21, James Yelton, age 19, Mary Yelton, age 18, Sarah Yelton, age 16, Martha Yelton, age 13, Elizabeth Yelton, age 11, Cally B. Yelton, age 4, Susan M. Yelton, age 2 and Mary Yelton, age 40. Charles reported owning real estate worth $2500 and personal property worth $1380.⁹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Jasper County, Illinois. The family included his wife, Mary Yelton, age 50, his sons, John Yelton, age 30 and Otis Yelton, age 8, his daughters, Elizabeth Yelton, age 21, Callia Yelton, age 14 and Maggie Yelton, age 12.¹⁰ Charles A. Yelton died on 20 August 1904 in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois, GONE TO HIS REWARD
Charles Yelton Passes to the Other Side
Was a Man Universally Esteemed by The People

     Charles Yelton was born in Pendleton County, Kentucky, January 4, 1824; married to Miss Mary Shryock in 1849; and departed this life at the family home in Newton, Illinois, Saturday, August 20, 1904, at 5:30 a.m. after a week's illness, aged 81 years, 7 months and 16 days.
     Mr. and Mrs. Yelton were the parents of thirteen children, eight of whom survive. John R. Yelton and Mrs. George (Jane) Hepner, Point Pleasant, Mrs. Atlas (Sarah) Phillips, Mrs. Thomas (Alice) Burk, and Otis Yelton, Newton, Mrs. Anselem (Callie) Armer, Toledo, and James George W. (Lizzie) Boswell, and H.B. (Maggie) Downs, Danville. In addition there are many other relatives left to mourn, including grand-children, great grand-children, one brother, Robert Yelton, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gerrard and Mrs. Millie Wood. Mrs. Yelton's death occurred about a year and a half ago. (1902)
     Deceased was a model citizen, able, spright, religious and patriotic. He served in the Mexican and Civil wars, and in the former is survived by but three comrades in Jasper County. In the Rebellion he enlisted twice, and was mustered out as Captain of Company H, 38th Illinois Regiment, Union Army.
     He joined the Christian church in 1853 at Point Pleasant and was a consistent, progressive and devoted member until death. Much of the time he was actively engaged in the ministry, and celebrated his 80th and 81st birthdays by delivering sermons to the Newton congregation.
     Monday afternoon the last sad rites of interment were observed. Services were held at the Central Christian church of this city in charge of Rev. Adrian Bristow and a choir of singers. The edifice was filled to the limit of the building, and at the conclusion of the exercises a long line of vehicles, with many pedestrians, marched to the Riverside cemetery, where Jacob E. Reed Post, Grand Army of the Republic, paid its final tribute of respect to a revered comrade by burying him with the honors of the order.
     To the bereaved sons and daughters and to all others related, the Press extends its sympathy.
Point Pleasant - John R. Yelton, and children, Elsie, Bert, Grace, Mabel and Lucile; George Hepner and wife; Shelby Hepner and wife; Jess Hepner.
Greenup - Mrs. Ura Brooks and son.
Hazel Dell - Robert Yelton, Grant Yelton and Millie Ward.
Casey - Kate Gerrard, Mary Gerrard and Shel Gerrard.
Danville - Mrs. G.W. Boswell and son Dale; Dr. H.B.
Downs and son Ernest; Leonard DeBord and John Phillips.
Toledo - Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Armer.
Hidalgo - Mrs. Dora Jones.^1,2

     Noah H. Norris was born circa 1854 in Tennessee.¹ He was living in the household of John Norris, age 59, in the 1860 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.² Noah H. Norris, age 17 was living in the household of John Norris, age 69, in the 1870 Census of Putnam County, Tennessee.

     John Wayne Jackson married Linda Lee Harned.¹

     Mathew Paul Leohr married Jennifer Harry. They were divorced in 1999.¹ Mathew Paul Leohr and Jennifer Harry are divorced.

     Paul Wayne Leohr married Marilyn Graham.¹

     Laura Ann Graham married Rex Eugene Wilson , Jr..¹ Laura Ann Graham and Rex Eugene Wilson , Jr. are divorced.¹

     Theresa Lee Elliott married Elton Hollowell.¹

     Delmar Ray Elliott and Marilyn Graham are divorced.¹ Delmar Ray Elliott married Marilyn Graham.¹

     Jeffery Lynn Yelton married Peggy Earline Carlisle.²