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     Elizabeth Yelton was born circa 1810 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

Elizabeth Yelton married Joshua Earle, son of Nancy (?), on 8 February 1828 North Carolina. James Yelton was the bondsman for this marriage.² Elizabeth Yelton is probably included in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Joshua Erle.³ Elizabeth Earle is probably included in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Joshua Earle.⁴ Elizabeth Earle, age 41 was living in the household of Joshua Earle, age 43, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Elizabeth Yelton died circa 1857. She was survived by her husband, Joshua Earle.

     Jacob Yelton was born on 22 July 1811 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3 He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Jacob Yelton married Susanna Davis on 14 March 1836 North Carolina.⁵ Jacob Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 2 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Jacob, his wife, Susanna Yelton, his daughters, Elizabeth Yelton and Mary Yelton.⁶ Jacob Yelton, age 38, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Elizabeth Yelton, age 13, Mary Yelton, age 10, Susan Yelton, age 8, Jacob Yelton, age 6, John Yelton, age 3, Susan Yelton, age 34 and William Jackson, age 14. Jacob reported owning no real estate.⁷
     Jacob Yelton, age 48 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Susan Yelton, age 44, Mary Yelton, age 17, Susannah Yelton, age 15, Jacob Yelton, age 13, John Yelton, age 12 and Jasper Yelton, age 6. Jacob reported owning real estate worth $2300 but no personal property.⁸ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Susan Yelton, age 54, Jasper N. Yelton, age 15, Susan Yelton, age 25 and John M. Yelton, age 9. Jack reported owning real estate worth $2500 and personal property worth $300.⁹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Susannah Yelton, age 64, his grandson, John M. Yelton, age 18. The household also includes a niece, Cora O. Davis, age 17.¹⁰ Jacob Yelton died on 12 March 1900 North Carolina.^11,2,3 He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Leonard Yelton was born circa 1816 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Leonard Yelton married Rebecca Fortune on 10 May 1836 North Carolina.⁴ Leonard Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 5-10, 2 females under 5, and 1 male under 5. This census entry is a little odd. There is no adult female in the household. Presumably all these children died before 1850, as none of them appear with Leonard and Rebecca in the 1850 Census. But where is Rebecca in 1840?⁵ He, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebecca Yelton, age 30, Adam Yelton, age 3 and Eve Yelton, age 1. Leonard reported owning real estate worth $850.⁶ He witnessed the marriage of John Hutchins and Susana Yelton on 25 October 1859 North Carolina.^7,8 Lenard Yelton, age 44 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebeca Yelton, age 40, Adam Yelton, age 13, Lenard Yelton, age 4, Lawson Yelton, age 3 months, Mary Yelton, age 7 and Nancy Yelton, age 9. Lenard reported owning real estate worth $1200 and personal property worth $200. Also living in the household is Mary Hill, an 18 year old servant.⁹ He died between 1860 and 1870.¹⁰

     Mary Yelton was born circa 1818 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

Mary Yelton married John F. Moorhead on 22 January 1840 North Carolina. The census entries for 1850 and 1860 give her name as Martha, so I'm not sure I've got the right person here.³ Mary Yelton died before 1847 John F. Morehead married Martha Gettis (Gettys) on 9 July 1847. As far as I can tell from the 1850 & 1860 Censuses for Rutherford County, all of John's children were by Martha. Mary apparently left no living descendants.

     Henry Yelton was born circa 1821 in North Carolina.² He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Henry Yelton married Rebecca B. Robertson, daughter of Jonathan Roberson and Jane (?), on 10 May 1842 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Henry Yelton, age 29, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebeca Yelton, age 35, Mira Yelton, age 5, Eliza Yelton, age 2 and Nancy Yelton, age 5 months. Henry reported owning no real estate. The household was enumerated by W. M. Shipp.⁵ He, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebeca Yelton, age 30, Mira Yelton, age 5, Eliza Yelton, age 3 and Malinda Yelton, age 11 months. Henry reported owning no real estate. This family was enumerated twice within one month by the same enumerator. Given that four of the five names of family members are the same, and I haven't discovered another Henry Yelton in Rutherford County, I believe that it is the same family, even though Henry has aged two years and Rebecca has regressed five. Perhaps Rebecca provided the information the second time. I know of at least one other instance in this census where a family was enumerated twice. Even if the families moved, they should only have been counted once.⁶ In 1850, Henry is listed as a shoemaker in one census etnry, and as a laborer in the other.^5,6 He witnessed the marriage of Sarah Horton and Pleasant Earle on 9 November 1850 North Carolina.^7,8 In 1860 Henry Yelton was a cooper.⁹

Henry Yelton, age 39 appeared in the household of B. W. Anders in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebecca Yelton, age 41, Mira Yelton, age 16, Eliza Yelton, age 10 and Margaret Yelton, age 5. Henry reported owning no real estate and no personal property.¹⁰ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Rebecca Yelton, age 54, Eliza J. Yelton, age 21 and Margaret L. Yelton, age 15. Henry reported owning real estate worth $100 and personal property worth $300.¹¹ In 1870 Henry Yelton was a farmer.¹¹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Green Hill, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included, his daughter, Maggie Yelton, age 25, his grandson, Charles Yelton, age 9 months.¹² In 1880 Henry Yelton was a miller.¹³

     John Yelton was born circa 1824 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ John Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

John Yelton married Martha Hutchins, daughter of William Hutchins and Mary Weaver, on 6 February 1845 North Carolina.⁵ John Yelton, age 26, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Martha Yelton, age 25, Leonard Yelton, age 4 and Mary Yelton, age 2. John reported owning no real estate.⁶ He was listed as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Martha Yelton, age 35, Mary Yelton, age 12, Lenard Yelton, age 15, Martha Yelton, age 9 and Marena Yelton, age one month. John reported owning no real estate and no personal property. The household also includes William Nicks, age 24, a day laborer.⁷

     Charles Yelton was born on 13 June 1824 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3,4 He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Charles Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶

Charles Yelton married Letty Lane on 18 December 1844 North Carolina.^7,3 Charles Vinton, age 25, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Charles reported owning no real estate.⁸ He was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Lettie Yelton, age 32, John Yelton, age 13, Elisabeth Yelton, age 11, Mary Yelton, age 7 and Rollins Yelton, age 2. Charley reported owning real estate worth $250.⁹ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Letta Yelton, age 45 and Archa Yelton, age 12. Charly reported owning real estate worth $400 and personal property worth $300.¹⁰ On 16 October 1902 Chas. Yelton, age 78 registered to vote in Logan's Store Township pursuant to the "grandfather clause" and based on his status as a registered voter on January 1, 1867.¹¹ He died on 14 November 1911 North Carolina.² He was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Sarah Ann Yelton was born circa 1828 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹ She is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Sarah Ann Yelton is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³

Sarah Ann Yelton married John M. Allen on 22 October 1844 North Carolina.¹ Nancy Allen, age 22 was living in the household of John M. Allen, age 33, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Francis Marion Yelton was born in July 1833 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^1,2,3 He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

Francis Marion Yelton married Harriet Caroline Toney, daughter of Joshua Toney and Mary Mooney, on 11 January 1855 North Carolina.^5,6 Marion Yelton, age 26 was living in the household of Ferreby Yelton, age 50, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Francis Yelton, age 36 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Harriot Yelton, age 36, Jane Yelton, age 15, John Yelton, age 5 and Charley Yelton, age 1.⁸ On 11 June 1880 Francis Marion Yelton was working in a grist mill.⁹ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Harriet C. Yelton, age 46, his sons, Charles E. Yelton, age 11, Bynum E. Yelton, age 9 and Columbus M. Yelton, age 4, his daughter, John A. Yelton, age 14.⁹ Francis Yelton, age 66 was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina. Other family members included his wife, Caroline Yelton, age 38. Caroline has borne 8 children, 5 of whom are living. The census actually gives her age as 38, although her birthdate is shown as April, 1832.¹⁰ On 24 October 1902 F. M. Yelton, age 69 registered to vote in Camp Creek Township pursuant to the "grandfather clause" and based on his status as a registered voter on January 1, 1867.¹¹ He was buried at Camp Creek Baptist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹²

     William Jackson Yelton was born circa 1836 in North Carolina I.² He is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ William Jackson, age 14 was living in the household of Jacob Yelton, age 38, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

William Jackson Yelton married Esther L. Toney, daughter of Joshua Toney and Mary Mooney, on 9 March 1856 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^5,6 William Jackson Yelton died on 2 December 1862 at Point of Rocks, Virginia, of typhoid fever.⁷

     Susana Yelton was born circa 1837 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ She is probably included in the household of John Yelton in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Susana Yelton, age 13 was living in the household of Ferebee Yelton, age 42, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Susana Yelton, age 13, was living in the household of Ferebee Yelton, age 42, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North carolina.⁶

Susana Yelton married John Hutchins, son of Isaac Hutchins and Susan (?), on 25 October 1859 North Carolina.^7,8 Susan Hutchin, age 19, was living in the household of John Hutchin, age 19, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁹

     George W. Yelton was born circa 1842 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was living in the household of Ferebee Yelton, age 42, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ George Yelton, age 18 was living in the household of Ferreby Yelton, age 50, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ George W. Yelton died on 1 February 1862 in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

     James Yelton was born on 15 July 1749 in Stafford County, Virginia.¹

James Yelton married Mary (?) before 1776 in Virginia. ² In 1776 he joined, as a private, the company commanded by Captain James Primm in the regiment commanded by Colonel Phillips in the Virginia Militia. He served until the end of the war in 1781.³ James Yelton prepared an inventory of the estate of James Yelton.⁴ In 1784, James Yelton first appears in the personal property tax records of Amherst County, Virginia, reporting 1 white tithable. In 1792, he first appears with 2 white tithables, implying that was the first year in which his household included another white male at least 16 years old. In 1797, John Yelton is listed separately for the first time, and James again reports 1 white tithable. In 1800, James again shows 2 white tithables, as well as 1 slave. 1801 is the last year in which James appears in the personal property tax records of Amherst County.⁵ For the years 1787, 1788, 1789, 1790, and 1791, James also appears in the land tax records of Amherst County, Virginia. In each of those years, he was taxed on 100 acres of land.^6,7 On 4 February 1789 in Amherst County, Virginia he voted for James Monroe.⁸ On 4 April 1791 he voted for Samuel Meredith in a poll for the election of delegates to represent Amherst County in the General Assembly.⁹ I haven't found James in the 1810 Census. According to his pension records, James was living in Iredell County, NC in 1810. There are two James Yeltons in the 1810 Census for Iredell Co, both on p. 242. One is age 16 to 26, the other 26-45. Since this James was 61, and since neither household is consistent with what little we know of his family at that time, I'm unwilling to assume that either household is his.¹⁰ He testified to the military service of William Yelton about 18 months after the latter applied for a pension on 18 July 1820. James' affidavit is dated 5 February 1822.¹¹ James Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 80-90 and 1 female 70-80. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to James, his wife, Mary (?).¹²
     James Yelton applied for a pension on 15 August 1833 while living in Pendleton County, Kentucky, based on his service in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War.. The affidavit he submitted in support of his claim read as follows:
On this 15th day of August A.D. 1833 personally appeared before W. W. Drake a Justice of the peace in and for the county of Pendleton James Yelton a resident of Pendleton county and State of Kentucky aged eighty five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 A.D. 1832. That by reason of old age infirmities of [?] and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length or exact period of his services but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods hereafter mentioned as a private soldier in the militia of Virginia and that he now resides about fifteen miles from Falmouth the county seat of Pendleton and owing to the infirmities of body, old age and the loss of his eye sight to such a degree as to make it difficult for him to find the road unless it be one with which he is well acquainted he cannot without great inconvenience and danger appear at and in open court to make and swear to this declaration.

In the year 1775 this declarant then a resident of the county of Stafford and state of Virginia was drafted into the service of the United States as a militia man and was from that time (say about the middle of sd. year) until the close of the Revolutionary war held to militia duty and to be ready to march at a moments warning to any point to which he was ordered. Indeed all the militia of that part of Virginia was so held to duty and was usually called minute men and when there was any sudden call for them they were called for and if they were wanting for a longer time than about thirty days there would be a selection by draft for so many as was wanting out of the whole who would have to serve some times for three and sometimes for six months. This declarant does not think that he served in camp for any time in the first year say 1775, but in all the years which succeeded it up to and during the year 1781 say he was thus held to duty six years and half during which time he does believe that he performed military duty in camp and under the orders of regularly appointed officers at least five months per year and in the whole time that he performed duty as aforesaid not less than two years and six months. He has no doubt but that he served a longer period but will in order to be within rather than over the time for his service at the time aforesaid as before stated he cannot fix the particular periods of his tours of service either as to the particular month or year except that his actual service commenced in the year 1776 and closed with the year 1781 or in the beginning of the year 1782 or at least about that time.

His service usually consisted in marching out whenever called by his officers which was when the English would ascend the Patowmack River the militia would then be called and they would be kept stationed along said river and marching up and down its shores watching the enemies movements read to oppose them should they attempt to land as also when the enemy would be expected to cross the country to commit depredations and the period of service on such occasions would depend upon the [?] of the enemy in the country or the apprehension of danger from them. These services were so much of a sameness that owing to the aspect(?) of memory as aforesaid he cannot state but few of the incidents attending said service that will state a few of them which he has a distinct recollection stating at the same time that he was called on and did serve several times in each of the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 and 1781 but his recollections of his various tours are rather confused to speak distinctly of them.

The first tour of which he has a distinct recollection was soon after or about the time of the Declaration of Independence the enemy had ascended the Potowmac and the militia was called out and he marched with the company to which he belonged which was commanded by Captain John James, Lieutenant John Edwards, ensign not recollected and although he has a recollection of the persons of his major and colonel yet he cannot call to his recollection their names. He on this occasion marched to the house of one Brent which was on the Potowmac River and burnt by the enemy the house being burnt before [?] set on fire so that it could not be saved. (According to Purdie's Virginia Gazette, 2 August 1776, "Lord Dunmore with his motley band of pirates and renegadoes have burnt the elegant brick house of William Brent, esq., at the mouth of Aquia Creek, in Stafford County, as also two other houses lower down the Potomac river, both the property of widow ladies.") He with the other militia marched still lower down the river to a farm called Marlborough (The estate of the Mercer family, it overlooked the point where Potomac Creek empties into the Potomac River). ¹³ where he remained some time. He was out this time at least three months. There was other militia with him but he does not recollect any thing particular about them except that they like himself belonged to Virginia.

The next place that he has a recollection of having been stationed was at a place called the horse pen farm on the Rappahannock River a short distance above Fredericksburgh Virginia. He remained at this place and moving about from one place to another not less than three months. His captain this tour was James Primm his Lieutenant and Ensign not recollected. There was several captains and their companies with him but he does not recollect the names of the officers or anything worth stating about the soldiers. The field officers not recollected. The troops on this occasion was called together in consequence of a report that Talton and his light horse troops was coming to lay waste the country by Talton did not make his appearance. [I suspect that this is a reference to Banastre Tarleton, but as James and his fellow soldiers discovered, Tarleton never served in Virginia.]

The next at which he was stationed was at Fredericksburgh Virginia. He was called at this time to guard a number of prisoners of war and after remaining a short time at Fredericksburgh they were removed to Winchester Virginia and he went along and when there guarded them until the militia of the neighbourhood could be called out and organized which made this tour at least four or five months. He was under the command at this time of Captain Primm the Lieutenant and Ensign not recollected. The Colonel was William Philips, no other field officers recollected. There was several companies in company but their officers except those mentioned not recollected.

He was called out into the service when arrangements was making to invest Lord Cornwallis and remained out some time but before he arrived at Little York his younger brother took his place and went on as this declarant's family was in a condition that demanded his presence .

The above are all the minute details that this declarant can in consequence of his loss of memory make yet he will again repeat that he served many other tours of service but he cannot recollect them so distinct as to be able to give a correct account of them nor can he say what particular year any of those tours which he has described was in but does know that they were performed during the Revolutionary war and now again repeats that to the best of his recollection and belief that he did average for six years at least five months per year as aforesaid and in all did serve in camp and under orders two years and six months and was [?] such time called out according to law(?). He does not recollect that did he ever know the number or name of the Regiment to which he belong unless the name of it was the Stafford Regiment which was the name we usually called it when speaking of it to distinguish it from others. He does not recollect particularly any continental or regular troops with which he served but was frequently with the troops the kind at this time not recollected except that he does recollect that he was a short time near the French troops as they passed on to Little York and supposes that the reason of his recollecting them is that their military equipment was so splendid and so far excelled any thing of the kind which he had ever seen that their appearance made a more lasting impression on this mind than any other troops he was with or near. He does not recollect any thing of consequence in relation to any of the continental or regular officers He may have been with some of them but does not now recollect it. He did see Generals Washington, Stuben and LaFayette but does not recollect to have served in company with any of them but supposes that for a while that his officers received orders from LaFayette.

He was born some time in the beginning of the year A.D. 1748. The month nor day not recollected. He knows his only by reference to the age of one of his elder brothers named Charles Yelton who is long since dead but whose age is registered in an old bible now in the possession of his descendants the difference of the age of his brother and himself being recollected. He has no record of his age. There was once [?] an old bible of his fathers but it has been destroyed by time.

He was born in Stafford County Virginia and resided in the same county and state until the fall of the year 1785 when he removed to Amherst county same state and there resided until the fall of the year 1803 when he removed to Iredell county state of North Carolina and resided there until the spring season of the year 1819 when he removed to the state of Kentucky and in fall seas of said last year he settled in the county of Pendleton and state of Kentucky where he now resides and has resided ever since.

He has no record evidence of his services and does not recollect that he ever received any discharge from the service in writing but thinks that he was always discharged by word of mouth. If however he ever did receive any discharge in writing he has lost or destroyed it and does not recollect it. He does not know of any living person by whom he can prove his services except that Elizabeth Henson his sister-in-law and William Yelton this declarants brother, both of whom can speak as to a part but neither of them can speak as to all of their own knowledge. His sister-in-law however can speak [?] general turning(?) as to the length of time this declarant was absent from home for the purpose of serving she having lived at that time in the family of this declarant.

In all the service this declarant performed he was a private soldier. Her refers to Mr. George Taylor and Charles Tucker his neighbours who will state what his character as a man of truth and as to the general belief of the neighbourhood as to his being a revolutionary soldier there being no clergyman residing in his neighbourhood whose attendance he can procure without great difficulty such as he cannot encounter owing to his infirmities.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of state or territory.

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
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I William Yelton a younger brother of the above applicant and at this time a pensioner under the law of 1818 and 1820 do hereby certify that I believe him to be 85 years of age and that although I have not a knowledge of all the services of the aforesaid James Yelton yet I do know that he was out as he states several times and do further believe from the many times that he left home to go in the service and the general report of his services at the time in the neighbourhood where we then lived that he did serve at least the time which is set forth in his declaration to which he has sworn and subscrib
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I Elizabeth Henson sister-in-law to James Yelton who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration do hereby certify that although I cannot speak as to the certain time of his services yet I do believe him 85 years of age and that I resided in his family during the revolutionary war and that he was frequently out in the service and I do verily believe that he served more than two years and six months for it then seemed to me that he was absent nearly half his time. I know his memory to have failed him very much of late years for he could many years ago entertain his family with many anecdotes of the army and tell all about his officers but of late years he cannot recollect anything of the war or anything else and I know that such is his infirmities of body and loss of sye sight that he cannot without great difficulty attend on court at Falmouth to make his declaration.
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He lived with Elizabeth Henson Kentucky on 15 August 1833.³ James Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky. The household consisted of 1 male 90-100, 1 female 30-40, and 1 male 5-10. James Yelton is specifically identified as a 94 year old pensioner.¹⁴ He died circa 1842 Kentucky James Yelton the Revolutionary War soldier (and son of James & Isabel) was most emphatically *not* the James Yelton who died in Pendleton County on 6 Sept 1838. James Yelton the Revolutionary War soldier was still living in 1840, when he appeared in the 1840 Census for Pendleton Co, KY,page 243, specifically identified as a 94 year old pensioner. He died ca. 1842, according to the records regarding the payment of his pension. As far as I have been able to learn, he did not leave a will, nor was his death recorded by the County Court as was the death of his brother William.³

     Mary (?) was born between 1750 and 1760 Virginia.¹

Mary (?) married James Yelton, son of James Yelton and Isabel Hinson, before 1776 in Virginia. ² Mary (?) is probably included in the 1830 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of her husband, James Yelton.¹ Mary (?) died between 1830 and 1840 in Pendleton County, Kentucky.³

     Charles Henson Yelton was born on 20 June 1784 in Virginia probably in Stafford County or Amherst County.^3,4

Charles Henson Yelton married Susannah Rogers, daughter of Benjamin Rogers and Susannah (?), on 16 August 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.⁵ Charles Henson Yelton was listed as the head of a household in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 2 males under 10, 2 males age 10 to 16, 1 male age 18 to 26, 1 male 26 to 45, 1 female under 10, 1 female age 10 to 16, 1 female age 26 to 45, and 1 female over 45.. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Charles, his wife, Susannah Rogers, his sons, William Yelton, Barnett C. Yelton and Charles Yelton, his daughters, Lydia Yelton and Sarah Yelton. Three persons in the household were engaged in agriculture. The census indicates the possibility of another son born between 1813 and 1818. There are also present in the household an unidentified female over 45 and an unidentified male between 18 and 26.⁶ On 21 September 1821 Charles Henson Yelton and Susannah Rogers lived in North Carolina.⁷ Charles Yelton was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 40-50, 1 female 40-50, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 15-20, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 5-10, 1 male under 5, and 1 female under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Charles, his wife, Susannah Rogers. Charles is immediately adjacent to his son, Barnett Yelton, in this census.⁸ Charles Yelton appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 50-60, 1 female 50-60, 1 male 15-20, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 10-15, and 1 male 5-10. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Charles, his wife, Susannah Yelton, his sons, John Pinkney Yelton, Benjamin Yelton and Wilburn S. Yelton, his daughter, Mary Yelton.⁹ Charles H. Yelton, age 70, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee. Also living in the household were Susanah Yelton, age 67 and Wilburn Yelton, age 19.⁴ He died after 1860 in Tennessee.

     Elizabeth Kersey was born between 1775 and 1794 in North Carolina.^2,3

Elizabeth Kersey married Robert J. Yelton , Sr., son of William Yelton and Sarah Mays, circa 1805 North Carolina.⁴ Elizabeth Kersey is probably included in the 1820 Census of Pendleton County, Kentucky in the household of her husband, Robert J. Yelton , Sr..²

     Susannah Rogers was born on 19 December 1785 in Virginia.^3,4,1,5

Susannah Rogers married Charles Henson Yelton, son of James Yelton and Mary (?), on 16 August 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.² Susannah Rogers is probably included in the 1820 Census of Iredell County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Charles Henson Yelton.⁶ On 21 September 1821 Susannah Rogers and Charles Henson Yelton lived in North Carolina.¹ Susannah Rogers is probably included in the 1830 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Charles Yelton.⁷ Susannah Yelton is probably included in the 1840 Census of Ashe County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Charles Yelton.⁸ Susanah Yelton, age 67 was living in the household of Charles H. Yelton, age 70, in the 1850 Census of Overton County, Tennessee.⁴ Susannah Rogers died after 1860 in Tennessee.

     Joshua Earle was born circa 1807 in North Carolina.²

Joshua Earle married Elizabeth Yelton, daughter of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 8 February 1828 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. James Yelton was the bondsman for this marriage.³ Joshua Erle, was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1830 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, and 1 female under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Joshua, his wife, Elizabeth Yelton, his daughter, Mary Earle.⁴ Joshua Earle witnessed the marriage of Leonard Yelton and Rebecca Fortune on 10 May 1836 North Carolina.⁵ Joshua Earle appeared as the head of a household in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The household consisted of 1 male 20-30, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 10-15, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 5-10, and 3 females under 5. It is likely that these individuals were, in addition to Joshua, his wife, Elizabeth Earle, his son, Pleasant Earle, his daughters, Nancy Earle, Drusilla Earle, Cyntha Earle, Lucinda Earle and Mary Earle.⁶ Joshua Earle, age 43, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Pleasant Earle, age 18, Nancy Earle, age 16, Drucilla Earle, age 16, Cyntha Earle, age 14, Lucinda Earle, age 12, Elizabeth Earle, age 10, Joshua Earle, age 4, Jacob Earle, age 6 months and Elizabeth Earle, age 41. Joshua reported owning real estate worth $400.⁷ Joshua survived the death of his wife, Elizabeth Yelton, circa 1857.

Joshua Earle married Elizabeth Melton on 4 July 1858 North Carolina.⁸ Joshua Earls, age 52 was recorded as the head of a household in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Elizabeth Earls, age 44, Nancy Earls, age 25, Lucinda Earls, age 21, Joshua Earls, age 14 and Pinkney Earls, age 8. Joshua reported owning real estate worth $460.⁹ He appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Elizabeth Earls, age 42, Pinckny Earls, age 19, Robert Lane, age 12 and Amanda Lane, age 10. Joshua reported owning real estate worth $500 and personal property worth $300.¹⁰ He was enumerated as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included his wife, Elizabeth Earles, age 65, his granddaughter, Sarah Lane, age 19.¹¹

     Susanna Davis was born on 26 December 1815 in North Carolina.^1,2

Susanna Davis married Jacob Yelton, son of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 14 March 1836 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Susanna Yelton is probably included in the 1840 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina in the household of her husband, Jacob Yelton.⁴ Susan Yelton, age 34 was living in the household of Jacob Yelton, age 38, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Susan Yelton, age 44 was living in the household of Jacob Yelton, age 48, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Susan Yelton, age 54 was living in the household of Jack Yelton, age 58, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Susannah Yelton, age 64, was listed as the wife of Jacob Yelton, age 68, in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁸ Susan Yelton, age 84 was listed as the mother of John L. Yelton, age 53 in the 1900 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Susanna Davis died on 15 February 1904 North Carolina.⁹ She was buried at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Sunshine, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁹

     Rebecca Fortune was born circa 1820 in North Carolina.¹

Rebecca Fortune married Leonard Yelton, son of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 10 May 1836 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Rebecca Yelton, age 30 was living in the household of Leonard Yelton, age 34, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Rebeca Yelton, age 40 was living in the household of Lenard Yelton, age 44, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Rebecky Yelton, age 50 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Leonard Yelton, age 14 and Lawson Yelton, age 10. Rebecky reported owning real estate worth $1000 and personal property worth $200. Also living in the household is Elizabeth Toney[?], age 17.⁵ She was listed as the head of a household in the 1880 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. The family included her son, Lawson Yelton, age 20.⁶

     Rebecca B. Robertson was born circa 1815 in North Carolina.²

Rebecca B. Robertson married Henry Yelton, son of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 10 May 1842 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Rebeca Yelton, age 35 was living in the household of Henry Yelton, age 29, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴ Rebeca Yelton, age 30 was living in the household of Henry Yelton, age 31, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Rebecca Yelton, age 41 was living in the household of Henry Yelton, age 39, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Rebecca Yelton, age 54 was living in the household of Henry Yelton, age 52, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Rebecca B. Robertson died between 1871 and 1880, as her husband is shown as "widowed" in the 1880 Census.⁸

     Martha Hutchins was born circa 1825 in North Carolina.¹

Martha Hutchins married John Yelton, son of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 6 February 1845 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.² Martha Yelton, age 25 was living in the household of John Yelton, age 26, in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.³ Martha Yelton, age 35 was living in the household of John Yelton, age 42, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁴

     Letty Lane was born on 30 August 1826 in North Carolina.^1,2

Letty Lane married Charles Yelton, son of John Yelton and Polly Deck, on 18 December 1844 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,4 Lettie Yelton, age 32 was living in the household of Charley Yelton, age 36, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Letta Yelton, age 45 was living in the household of Charly Yelton, age 46, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Letty Lane died on 21 February 1910 North Carolina.¹ She was buried at Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Rutherford County, North Carolina.¹

     Harriet Caroline Toney was born in April 1832 in North Carolina.²

Harriet Caroline Toney married Francis Marion Yelton, son of John Yelton and Faraby Constant, on 11 January 1855 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^3,4 Harriet Yelton, age 27 was living in the household of Ferreby Yelton, age 50, in the 1860 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁵ Harriot Yelton, age 36 was living in the household of Francis Yelton, age 36, in the 1870 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁶ Harriet C. Yelton, age 46, was listed as the wife of Francis M. Yelton, age 46, in the 1880 Census of Golden Valley, Rutherford County, North Carolina.⁷ Caroline Yelton, age 38 was listed as the wife of Francis Yelton, age 66 in the 1900 Census of Camp Creek, Rutherford County, North Carolina.²

     Esther L. Toney was born circa 1839 in North Carolina.¹

Esther L. Toney married William Jackson Yelton, son of John Yelton and Faraby Constant, on 9 March 1856 in Rutherford County, North Carolina.^2,3 Esther L. Toney died before 1882.⁴

     Julia May Yelton was born on 14 November 1892 in Illinois.^1,2 She was listed as a daughter of Charles Yelton, age 33 in the 1900 Census of Cumberland County, Illinois.¹ Julia M. Yelton, age 17 was listed as a daughter of Mary Yelton, age 40 in the 1910 Census of Casey, Clark County, Illinois.³ In 1920 Julia May Yelton was a telephone operator.⁴ She was listed as a daughter of Mary E. Yelton, age 50 in the 1920 Census of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.⁴

Julia May Yelton married John Charles Pascoe circa 1923.⁵ Julia M. Pascoe, age 37 was listed as the wife of John C. Pascoe, age 44 in the 1930 Census of San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.⁵ Julia May Yelton died on 16 March 1994 in Amador County, California.²

     Eli Jarrett was born circa 1833 in North Carolina.

Eli Jarrett married Catharine Yelton, daughter of James Yelton and Mary Canup, circa 1856 in Yancey County, North Carolina.^2,3 Eli Jarrett died in 1925 in Carter County, Tennessee.

     William J. Street was born circa 1826 in North Carolina.²

William J. Street married Rebecca Yelton, daughter of James Yelton and Mary Canup, between 1851 and 1857.³ W. J. Street, age 44 appeared as the head of a household in the 1870 Census of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Also living in the household were Robecca Street, age 36, Manda J. Street, age 11 and Sarah Street, age 3. W. reported owning real estate worth $500 and personal property worth $300.²

     William Hutchins was born on 15 June 1794 in North Carolina.¹

William Hutchins married Mary Weaver on 6 April 1815 in Rutherford County, North Carolina. William Hutchins, age 55, was listed as the head of a household in the 1850 Census of Rutherford County, North Carolina. William reported owning no real estate.¹ He died in August 1858 North Carolina.²