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     Catherine Frances Turrentine was born on 19 August 1840 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Allen A. and Martha Turrentine.¹ She was also known as Kittie.

Kittie married James Henry BURT, son of Henry Hurt BURT and Sarah Hearndon, on 8 January 1860 in Carroll County, Mississippi.^1,2

Catherine Frances Turrentine and James Henry BURT appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 August 1860 in Garrenton, Carroll County, Mississippi. The household was listed as Martha Turrentine, a 60 year old farmer born in Georgia. She had real estate valued $10,000 and personal estate valued $21,000. Living with her was her inferred son, Allen Turrentine, a 21 year old year born in Georgia. Also in the housefhold was James Burt, a 30 year old farmer born in Alabama and Catherine Burt, 20, born Georgia. James had real estate valued $5,500 and personal estate valued $10,000.³

Catherine Frances Turrentine died on 9 March 1901 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 60.¹ She was buried in Oak Cliff Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹

     Martha Elizabeth BURT, daughter of James Henry BURT and Catherine Frances Turrentine, was born on 29 January 1863 in Louisiana. She was also known as Mattie.

Mattie married Isham Richardson in 1894 in Texas. He was a lightning rod salesman.

Martha Elizabeth BURT died on 8 July 1948 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 85. She was buried in Oak Cliff Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.¹

Her obituary appeared 7 October 1948 in the Dallas News, published in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Richardson, 4325 Cedar Springs, passed away Thursday. Survived by husband, Isham Richardson, Dallas; two sons, I. B. Richardson, Kansas City, Mo; S. F. Richardson, Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma R. Dellone, Dallas; four sisters, Mrs. T. A. Miller, Fort Worth; Mrs. E. V. Cole, Los Angeles, Calif; Mrs. G. L. Jackson, Houston; Mrs. F. A. Weiser, Ranger, Texas. Services Saturday 10 a.m., Sparkman-Brand Chapel. Interment Oak Cliff Cemetery. Pallbearers: G. B. Miller, Edward Miller, L. B. Cole, R. C. Duncan, Frank D. Burk, Louis Chandler.

     Rev. Ducalion W. YEAGER, son of Abijah YEAGER and Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS, was born on 12 April 1828 in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama.

Ducalion married Sarah Ann Gillum on 5 December 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Rev. Ducalion W. YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 23 September 1850, in the household of his parents Abijah YEAGER and Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Ducallion W. Yeager, age 22, farmer, born Alabama. Living with him was his newly wed bride, Sarah Ann.

Ducalion was the seventh and youngest child of Abijah and Lucy Williams Yeager. He left his home in Bibb County, Alabama, in 1854 and moved Lauderdale County, Mississippi, where they lived for about a year before moving on to Texas in 1855. His son Hugh Burk Yeager's bio in the 1889 publication "Biographical Souvenir of Texas," says his father was "Ducalion W. Yeager, a native of Bibb county Alabama, and who settled in Fannin county in 1855, moved to Hunt county in 1859, and of the latter has been an honored citizen ever since, and has been a successful farmer and stock grower from the date of his settlement there. He has served his county in several useful capacities, having been one of its commissioners for years. He was a volunteer soldier in the Confederacy from that county in the late war and served the 'lost cause' for more than three years. Strong yet in mind and body he continues in the enjoyment of his life-long calling as a farmer and stock grower. The mother of Hugh B. Yeager is also a native of Alabama. Her maiden name was Sarah A. Gillum, and she is yet living on the old homestead in Hunt county.²

Rev. Ducalion W. YEAGER died on 24 April 1890 in Kingston, Hunt County, Texas, at age 62.² He was buried in Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, Hunt County, Texas.

     Sarah Ann Gillum was born in 1830 in Alabama.

Sarah married Rev. Ducalion W. YEAGER, son of Abijah YEAGER and Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS, on 5 December 1849 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Sarah Ann Gillum appeared on a census, enumerated 23 September 1850, in the household of her fatherin law Abijah YEAGER in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. She was listed as Sarah Ann Yeager, age 20, notn Alabama and living with her new husband, Ducalion Yearger.

     Martha Elizabeth YEAGER, daughter of Abijah YEAGER and Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS, was born on 14 April 1826 in Bibb County, Alabama.

Martha married Minor Layfayette Woolley on 28 November 1844 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Martha Elizabeth YEAGER died on 8 November 1894 in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama, at age 68. She was buried in Isabella Church Cemetery, Isabella, Chilton County, Alabama. Unmarked grave.

     Michael YAGER, son of Adam JAGER and Susanna Kobler, was born on 29 June 1728 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

Michael married Elizabeth Crigler circa 1749 in Culpeper County, Virginia Colony. She was the daughter of Joseph Crigler and Susanna Clore.

Michael YAGER died in 1794 in Madison County, Virginia.

Michael left a will dated 18 July 1793 in Culpeper County, Virginia. That part of Culpeper county became Madison county in 1794. His will was proven 27 Feb 1794, It named eight childrenL John, Samuel, Eva, Elizabeth, Jemima, Hannah, Michael and Rachel.¹ His estate was probated on 27 February 1794 in Madison County, Virginia. The estate sale was held 25 Nov 1806. One of the purchasers is listed as "John Yager, South Carolina," who is also shown this way among the recipreients of the sale proceeds. Money taken in at the sale was divided equallly among Michael's eight children, with the shares of his married daughters going to their husbands. Those receiving a 1/8th share were: Elisha Yager, Robert Brown, Samuel Yager, John Yager S. C., John H. Yager, Rachel Yager, James Walker and Michael Yager, Jr.¹

     Elizabeth Crigler was born in 1728 in Germany.

Elizabeth married Michael YAGER, son of Adam JAGER and Susanna Kobler, circa 1749 in Culpeper County, Virginia Colony. She was the daughter of Joseph Crigler and Susanna Clore.

Elizabeth Crigler died in 1811 in Madison County, Virginia.

     Samuel YAGER, son of Michael YAGER and Elizabeth Crigler, was born on 28 December 1752 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹

Samuel YAGER was named an heir in the will of Michael YAGER dated 18 July 1793 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹

     Susannah YAGER, daughter of Michael YAGER and Elizabeth Crigler, was born on 3 January 1759 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹

Susannah YAGER died before 1793 in Virginia. She was not among the children named in her father's will so is presumed to have died.¹

     Eve YAGER, daughter of Michael YAGER and Elizabeth Crigler, was born on 11 March 1760 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹

Eve YAGER was named an heir in the will of Michael YAGER dated 18 July 1793 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹