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     Grover L. Valentine was born on 22 November 1892.²

Grover L. Valentine married Catherine Louise Downs, daughter of Ernest B. Downs and Ida K. (?).³ At the time of his death, Grover L. Valentine resided at in Columbus, Ohio.² He died in February 1977.^1,2

     Evelyn Valentine married Donald Bower.¹

     Nancy Downs was born in 1930.¹

Nancy Downs married (?) Chandler.¹ Nancy Downs died Atlanta, Georgia.¹

     (?) Chandler married Nancy Downs.¹

     Harvey Vernon Swift was born on 28 October 1871 in Overton County, Tennessee.^1,2 Harvey V. Swift, age 10, was listed as the son of James L. Swift, age 34, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.³

Harvey Vernon Swift married Annie Hastings.¹ Harvey Vernon Swift died on 5 June 1946.² He was buried in Netherland Cemetery, Overton County, Tennessee.²

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

     Fred Nelson Phillips was born on 9 January 1885 in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois.¹ He died on 1 June 1947 at Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York.¹

     Linnie A. Swift was born on 28 June 1875 in Overton County, Tennessee.¹ She, was listed as a daughter of James L. Swift, age 34, in the 1880 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.²

Linnie A. Swift married Brocket Hastings on 12 December 1891.¹ Linnie A. Swift died on 25 June 1953.¹ She was buried in Netherland Cemetery, Overton County, Tennessee.¹

     S. A. Lawson married Carrie Bell Griffing, daughter of Aaron Ross Griffing and Maria Louisa Yelton, circa 1890 Texas.¹ S. A. Lawson died before 1925.²

     Sarah Luthena Griffing was born on 28 December 1848 in Kenton County, Kentucky.^1,2 She was living in the household of Aaron Griffin, age 31, in the 1850 Census of Kenton County, Kentucky.³

Sarah Luthena Griffing married John William Gosney, son of Benjamin Coleman Gosney and Nancy McMurtry Bryan, on 22 November 1870 Kentucky.^1,2 Sarah Luthena Griffing died on 15 January 1923.¹ She died on 15 November 1923 Wichita, Kansas.²

     John William Gosney was born on 8 December 1844 in Campbell County, Kentucky.¹ He witnessed the New Tag of Benj. C. Gosney, age 28 on 5 August 1850 Kentucky.² John W. Gosney, age 15 was living in the household of B. C. Gosney, age 39, in the 1860 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.³ John W. Gosney, age 25 was living in the household of Benjamin C. Gosney, age 50, in the 1870 Census of Campbell County, Kentucky.⁴

John William Gosney married Sarah Luthena Griffing, daughter of Aaron Ross Griffing and Maria Louisa Yelton, on 22 November 1870 in Kenton County, Kentucky.^5,1 John William Gosney died on 24 November 1928 in Goddard, Kansas.¹

     Louisa Matilda Griffing was born on 15 March 1851 in Kenton County, Kentucky.¹

Louisa Matilda Griffing married Samuel Washington Hays circa 1875. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the eldest known child.¹ Louisa Matilda Griffing died circa 1925 Crowley, Texas.¹

     Samuel Washington Hays was the son of David Hays and Susannah Kendall of DeMossville, Pendleton County, TX.¹ He was born on 24 August 1851.¹

Samuel Washington Hays married Louisa Matilda Griffing, daughter of Aaron Ross Griffing and Maria Louisa Yelton, circa 1875. The marriage date is estimated based on the birthdate of the eldest known child.¹ Samuel Washington Hays died in 1924.¹

     Ezra Bruce Griffing was born on 15 May 1853 in Kenton County, Kentucky.^2,3

Ezra Bruce Griffing married Elizabeth Chapman.² Ezra Bruce Griffing died on 29 October 1907 Johnson County, Texas.²

     Lewis Edwin Griffing was born on 14 March 1858 in DeMossville, Kenton County, Kentucky.^2,3,4

Lewis Edwin Griffing married Maude Fulton circa 1886 in Texas.^3,2 Luther E. Griffin, age 42 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Johnson County, Texas. Other family members included his wife, Maud Griffin, age 32, his sons, Ray Griffin, age 11, Clayton Griffin, age 7 and Clyde Griffin, age 1, his daughters, Jessie Griffin, age 13 and Pearl Griffin, age 9, his mother, Louisa Griffin, age 76, his uncle, Columbus Yelton, age 66. Maude has borne 5 children, all of whom are living. Louisa has borne 12 children, 9 of whom are living.² Lewis Edwin Griffing died on 26 December 1951 Johnson County, Texas.³

     William Ross Griffing was born on 14 May 1865 in Kenton County, Kentucky.²

William Ross Griffing married Bennie Bardwell.² William Ross Griffing died on 5 May 1930 Johnson County, Texas.²

     Ira C. Hays was born on 2 October 1878.²

Ira C. Hays married Hazel (?).¹ Ira C. Hays died in 1952.¹

     Hazel (?) married Ira C. Hays, son of Samuel Washington Hays and Louisa Matilda Griffing.¹

     Aaron Ross Hays was born on 20 April 1883 Johnson County, Texas.¹

Aaron Ross Hays married Mary Eretta Carter.¹ Aaron Ross Hays died circa 1962.¹