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     Elizabeth Feline Lipford was buried at Yates Family Cemetery, near Stonewall Church, one-half mile off 4366 Rt. 221 N., Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5 She was born on December 1, 1814 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Dec 1, 1815.^4,1,5 She married John Yeardley Yates, son of Samuel Yates and Mary "Polly" Davis, on December 16, 1833 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of December 16, 1833,her married name was Yates. Elizabeth Feline Lipford died on March 24, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.^1,5 She In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth F. Yates who was born December 1, 1815 and departed this life March 24, 1908 making her stay on earth 92 years, 3 months, and 23 days. She was a Miss Lipford of Pittsylvania County, and was married to John Y. Yates december 16, 1833. There was born to their union 13 children, 10 boys and 3 girls, 8 of them and her husband preceded her to the spiritual world. She was the mother of the late William Yates, F. M. Yates, and J. D. Yates of this county (Floyd) living, G. W. Yates of Patrick County, R. D. Yates of Pocahontas. "She was a woman of wonderful activity in body and mind. She could relate to incidents that occurred three-fourths of a century ago and they seemed to be fresh on her mind. Her descendants numbered nearly two hundred children, grand children and great grandchildren living and dead. "She joined the Missionary Baptist Church about sixty-five years ago and lived a constant Christian member until death. She joined the New Haven Church by letter when she camne to this county and held her membership until death. She said she was ready to go home and was only waiting for the Lord to take her away. She was not thought to be seriously ill but was taken worse and quietly passed away a few hours later. "Her funeral was preached by Reverends G. H. Thompson and J. K. Rumburg of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Stonewall at high noon the 26th March 1908. While the funeral was preached the casket which contained the remains was before the altar covered with flowers and evergreens showing the high esteem in which she was held. She was laid to rest in the Yates burying ground by the remains of her husband in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing friends and relatives. "May we live the life that she has lived so we can say that we are ready and only waiting to be called home. Written by her grandson F. G. Yates. circa March 28, 1908.⁵

     Daniel Lipford was born circa 1785 at Cumberland Co., Virginia.² He married Elizabeth "Betsey" Robertson, daughter of George Robertson and Judith Scruggs, on March 20, 1809 at Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia.^3,4 Daniel Lipford Daniel bought 63 acres on the Bannister River from Adin Gray for $63. on February 19, 1810 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He Served in the War of 1812, a Private in the 4th Regiment (Greenhill's) Virginia Militia in 1812.^4,6 He Deed was signed by Mourning Robertson, widow of Christopher Robertson, and her children (including Enos Robertson and wife Frances, Peter F. Robertson, Henry H. Robertson, George Myers and his wife Mary Robertson, and William Robertson and his wife Patsy) to Daniel Lipford for 149 acres of land on the south side of Banister River for $298. on February 20, 1837 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^4,9 He married Martha Dixon/Dickson, daughter of Benjamin Dixon/Dickson, on January 8, 1839 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^3,5 Daniel Lipford Deed was recorded, stating that Daniel Lipford had purchased from Jesse and Polly Walton, 2 tracts of land on Pole Cat Branch, 175 acres, for 382.50 on December 11, 1842 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He Daniel Lipford and wife Martha (Dickson). Between John F. Dickson, Nancy Dickson, Judith Dickson, John Chaney and wife Roena Dickson, William Dodson and wife Eliza Dickson, distributors of the estate of Benjamin Dickson deceased, in consideration of the sum $296.95 paid by Lipford, proportion of lands $751.01 on the White Oak Creek 120 acres. on January 5, 1846 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He Daniel Lipford purchased from Henry and James A. Mitchell 12 acres bounded by John Mays, Daniel Lipford and Hardy's corner on July 31, 1861 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He died in November, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.⁴ He left a will on November 18, 1867 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; I Daniel Lipford do make the following my last will and testament. I wish all my just debts paid and to that end authorize my executor to sell and convey any estate that I may own if necessary for that purpose. The balance of my estate that I may own at my death including money or debts I give to Elizabeth Yeatts and to Polly and John Lipford, children of my son Robinson or to be equally divided between them and in case either Polly or John should die before I do then my estate is to be divided equally between survivors, and in case Polly or John should die then I give said entire estate to Elizabeth Yates and in case Elizabeth Yates should die before I do leaving a child or children then they are to take what their mother would have received if living. I appoint my friend John M. Hitchings my executor.
As witness my hand seal this first day of March 1865.
Daniel Lipford

Signed sealed and acknowledged
in the presence of the testator
and of each
L. Scruggs
Henry Mitchell
R. J. Jones

At a County Court held for the County of Pittsylvania on the 18th day of November 1867 the last will and testament of Daniel Lipford dec'd was proved by S. Scruggs and Henry Mitchell two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and it is ordered thereto that said Will be recorded and the executor refusing to qualify the legatees and devisees under said Will appearing in open court and requesting that Hezekiah Figg be permitted to qualify as administrator with the will annexed. On the motion of said Hezekiah Figg who made oath and with John M. Hitchings as his security who made oath to his sufficiency entered into and acknowledge a bond in the penalty of three thousand dollars conditioned according to the law certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of said Daniel Lipford and with his will annexed in due form.
Testee S. Scruggs."^4,10

     Nancy Faulkner was buried at Concord Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.² She was born on October 31, 1820 at Indiana.^2,3 As of September 24, 1840,her married name was McKern.¹ She married William McKern, son of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on September 24, 1840 at Henry Co., Iowa.¹ Nancy Faulkner died on October 4, 1885 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 64.²

     Selina Caroline Van Doren was buried at Salem Cemetery, Appanoose Co., Iowa.³ She was born on April 19, 1822 at Jennings Co., Indiana.³ She married John McKern, son of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on August 9, 1840 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^1,3 As of August 9, 1840,her married name was McKern. Selina Caroline Van Doren died on July 17, 1883 at Moravia, Appanoose Co., Iowa, at age 61.³

     Malinda Evelyn Van Doren was born on June 16, 1832 at Jennings Co., Indiana.¹ She married Edmond/Edmund Edward McKern, son of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on November 22, 1848 at Mount Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 As of November 22, 1848,her married name was McKern.² Malinda Evelyn Van Doren died before June 23, 1880 at Appanoose Co., Iowa; She was not enumerated with her husband in the 1880 Census.⁴

     Malinda Parrish was born in 1833 at Indiana.^2,1 As of December 9, 1850,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Luke McKern Jr., son of Luke McKern and Hannah Thrash, on December 9, 1850 at Yamhill Co., Oregon Territory.¹ Malinda Parrish died in 1862.³

     William Frank Mills was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on September 3, 1921 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on September 23, 1984 at age 63.¹

     Robert Counts was buried at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 1392 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.¹ His Social Security Number was 193-30-7640.³ He married Maud Mills, daughter of Grover Cleveland Mills and Maltida Moby "Tidy" Conner.¹ Robert Counts was born on October 16, 1909 at Virginia.³ He died on January 24, 1985 at Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.³

     Myrtle Alice Leap was buried at Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum, 3801 13th Street, Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^2,3 She was born on July 2, 1895 at Elkton, Rockingham Co., Virginia.¹ She married Percy Hughes Simpson, son of Robert Henry Simpson and Panola Mae Hancock, on November 20, 1915 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,7 As of November 20, 1915,her married name was Simpson.⁶ Myrtle Alice Leap died on December 21, 1962 at Ashland, Boyd Co., Kentucky, at age 67.^8,3

     Elizabeth "Betsey" Robertson married Daniel Lipford, son of Anthony Par Lipford and Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson/Robertson, on March 20, 1809 at Meadville, Halifax Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of March 20, 1809,her married name was Lipford. Elizabeth "Betsey" Robertson died on September 16, 1834 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia; Died of malarial fever.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-22-0696.⁸ Lawrence Thompson Hancock was buried at Appomattox Cemetery, 703 North 21st Avenue, Hopewell, Virginia.^9,2 He was born on February 2, 1929 at Hopewell, Virginia.^8,9,1,2,3,4 He married Marian Teresa Buyalos on November 21, 1953 at Hopewell, Virginia.^9,10,3 Lawrence Thompson Hancock died on October 20, 1976 at Hopewell, Virginia, at age 47.^6,9,2

     Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall was buried at Craighead Cemetery, Bottom Creek, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 23, 1902 at Virginia.¹ As of November 27, 1917,her married name was Craighead.² She married Frank Ervin Craighead, son of John Sidney Harrison Craighead and Lorena Ellen Brown, on November 27, 1917 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² Mae Virginia Lena Dexter Hall died on March 5, 1987 at age 85.¹

     Edward Louis "Sonny" Spangler was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 21, 1936 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ He died on January 29, 1954 at age 17.²

     William Ronald "Ronnie" Spangler was buried at Peterstown Cemetery, Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on January 30, 1940 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 He died on April 12, 1958 at age 18.¹

     Ernest Wilson "Earnest" Perkins was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 23060 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Will Co., Illinois.⁶ His Social Security Number was 223-34-6761.⁴ He was born on May 3, 1928 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Romenta Blanche Spangler, daughter of Elmer Louis Spangler and Helen Irene Reed, on June 27, 1953.^1,2,3 Ernest Wilson "Earnest" Perkins died on September 20, 1996 at Joliet, Will Co., Illinois, at age 68.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 231-30-7844.⁶ Bobby Owen/Owens Gunter was born on January 10, 1929 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,3 He died in January, 1969.⁶

     Samuel Yates was buried at Yates Cemetery, beside of Yates Tavern, 1/4 mile south of Gretna, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He Yates Tavern is the only block-house standing in Pittsylvania County, Va. and possibly the state. It is located on U.S. 29 business about a fourth of a mile south of Gretna. It was built around 1750 and sheltered travelers in what was then a western wilderness. It is said to be the only dwelling in Virginia constructed with Elizabethan or Tudor over-hangs or front and back jetties. It is deemed a blockhouse because of the 10-inch overhang of the second story. Indian campgrounds were mentioned in deeds on Potter's and Reddies' creeks a few miles away. Saponi Town, near Altavista, was only about 12 miles away. The Yates family came to Pittsylvania County earlier than 1767 when both John Yates and John Yates Jr. were listed among the first tithables. It is not clear which of the Yates family members built the tavern. According to 18th Century Landmarks of Pittsylvania County by Madalene Vaden Fitzgerald and Frances Hallam Hurt, Stephen Yates paid a tax of $8.50 in 1813 to keep an ordinary at his house. In 1818, Yates paid the sum of $1.67 tax and a license was granted him "to keep a house of private entertainment where he now resides." The house is made from weather-boarding and has a rock chimney. There is a large public room with a rock fire-place beneath an impressive mantel. A smaller adjoining main floor room has an under the staircase closet. The corner stairway leads to a two-roomed loft upstairs. The English basement, half in and half out of the ground, has walls two-feet thick. It was in the enormous basement fireplace that meals were prepared. There is trap door access from the main floor into the basement. One of the first acts of the Gentlemen Justices in 1767 was to set prices for liquors and lodging. Overnight lodging with breakfast or dinner was six shillings, with the same for a horse. Brandy was eight shillings a gallon; whiskey, six; West India rum, 10; with Virginia beer and cider going for two shillings, six pence. Near the tavern was Pigg River Road which ran from Peytonsburg to Smith Mountain and from which Yates Tavern drew its customers. Several members of the Yates family are buried in a nearby cemetery. The tavern was restored through grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Virginia Landmarks, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors and the late DeWitt Wallace of Reader's Digest.² He was born on January 22, 1776 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary "Polly" Davis, daughter of Thomas Davis and Isabel Unknown, on March 17, 1795 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.¹ Samuel Yates Samuel first purchased a license for the Yates Tavern in 1815 and continued to renew the license for the next twenty years. The tavern was known as "house of private entertainment" or a "tavern deluxe." in 1815. He died on May 22, 1836 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 60.^1,2