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     Lena Clifford Walker was born on 28 June 1861, the daughter of William Fleming Walker.²

Lena married William Jefferson BURT Jr., son of Dr. William Jefferson BURT and Caroline Walton MATHEWS, in 1881 in Lowndes County, Mississippi.³

Lena Clifford Walker and William Jefferson BURT Jr. appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 June 1900 in Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi. The household was listed as William J. Burt, 58 year old capitalist, and Lena, 39, his wife. They had been married 19 years and she was the mother of 4 with 3 still living. Their children were William, 15; Clifford, 10(f); and Kendall, 8. All were born in Mississippi. Also in the household were boarders Henry Dortch, 28, traveling salesman, and Ida Dortch, 24, newlyweds, and Letitia Carson, 56, school teacher. They lived on 1st Avenue north.

Lena Clifford Walker died on 27 April 1947 in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi, at age 85. She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, section A-1, Lot 79, West Point, Mississippi.

     Amos Kendall BURT, son of William Jefferson BURT Jr. and Lena Clifford Walker, was born on 9 March 1892.¹

Amos Kendall BURT died on 28 September 1910 at age 18.

     Maria BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, was born circa 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Maria BURT also went by the name of Sister.

Maria married Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN, son of James CARSTARPHEN and Mary Elizabeth Chappell, circa 1807 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Maria BURT died before 1810 in Halifax County, North Carolina.¹

     Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN, son of James CARSTARPHEN and Mary Elizabeth Chappell, was born in 1784 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Oren married Maria BURT, daughter of William BURT Sr. and Elizabeth HURT, circa 1807 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Halifax County, North Carolina, One white male 26-44 and four slaves. It appears that Maria is already dead by this date, most likely having died in child birth of Sophia. Sophia was likely given to a relative to raise.¹

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN witnessed the sale of land from Elizabeth BURT to Thomas A. COLEMAN on 1 May 1812 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Witnesses were James Hightower, Oren D. Carstarphen, Hope H. Hatten, Timothy Matthews, Nelson Hamel, H[enry] Perkins. This sale of the land inherited from her husband, Joseph Burt, involved all of their childen excepting Joseph, Jr. and Stephen, who was deceased. An abstract of the sale reads: The widow Elizabeth Burt and the devisees of Joseph Burt dec'd. John Burt Exr., William Burt, Stephen Marshall and Elizabeth his wife, Jesse Burt, Zacheus Burt, John Mathews and Nancy his wife, James Burt, Richard Burt, Eaton Fluellen, Taylor Fluellen, John Gibson and Fannie his wife, to Thomas Coleman of Halifax County on the west side of Rocky Branch, bounded by Rocky Swamp Bridge, Hill's road, Hynes Branch, Joseph Burt Jr.'s line, Pigpen Branch, Greens Branch, Vinson's line, Rocky Swamp, which the said Joseph Burt Deed devised to the above mentioned widow and devisees in his Last Will and Testiment. Signed: Eliz. Burt (her mark), Zacheus Burt, Jas. Burt, Richd Burt, Stephn. Marshall, Eliza. Marshall, John Burt, Eaton Fluellen, John Gibson, Fanny Gibson, John Mathews, Mary Matthews, Taylor Fluellen, Wm. Burt, Jesse Burt. Witnesses: James Hightower, Oren D. Carstarphen, Hope H. Hatten, Timothy Matthews, Nelson Hamel, H[enry] Perkins, February Court 1813.

Court ordered three commissions directed to Justices in Baldwin, Putnam, and Jones Counties, Georgia for private examinations of Mary Matthews, Fanny Gibson, and Elizabeth Marshall, which was done... Fanny Gibson in Jones County, Georgia; Mary Matthews in Baldwin County, Georgia; Elizabeth Marshall in Putnam County, Georgia.²

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN appeared on a tax list with Richard BURT and Zacheus BURT in 1813 in Putnam County, Georgia. They appeared there in Captain Robert Broadnax's Military District. He is listed as Owen D. Carstarphen.

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN was named an heir in the will of James CARSTARPHEN dated 8 July 1815 in Halifax County, North Carolina. Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my son Oran D Carstarphen all the negroes which he has in possession to him and his heirs forever.

Oren was included on a tax list in 1817 in Captain Peter Baughs's District, Putnam County, Georgia. He had land on Rooty Creek and Glady Creek.³

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Capt Thomas Bustins District, Putnam County, Georgia, One white male 26-44 with 40 slaves.⁴

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN was named an heir in the will of William BURT Sr. dated 26 January 1824 in Halifax County, North Carolina. His relationship to the deceased was not mentioned. He received five shillings.⁵

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Capt John Kendricks District, Putnam County, Georgia, One male age 50-59 with no slaves. Living close by was James Carstaphen, probably his younger brother, James Henry Carstarphen.⁶

Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN died on 19 December 1842 in Wilcox County, Alabama.⁷

Martin Read was appointed administrator of estate of Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN, deceased, on 19 December 1842 in Wilcox County, Alabama. Martin Read, John M. Burkes, and John P. Fairly were securities.⁸

Hillman H. NEVILL was appointed administrator of estate of Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN, deceased, on 25 January 1843 in Wilcox County, Alabama. Hilman Nevill, Martin Read, and Littlebury W. Mason were securities.⁹

     Sophia W. CARSTARPHEN, daughter of Oren Datus CARSTARPHEN and Maria BURT, was born on 19 May 1808 in Halifax County, North Carolina.

Sophia W. CARSTARPHEN was named an heir in the will of her grandfather, William BURT Sr., dated on 26 January 1824 in Halifax County, North Carolina. She was listed as his grand daughter and received slaves.¹

Sophia married Hillman H. NEVILL, son of Hardy NEVILL and Rebecca (?), on 13 May 1826 in Halifax County, North Carolina. William S. Powell was the bondsman and the witness was S. M. Johnston.^2,3

Sophia W. CARSTARPHEN and Hillman H. NEVILL appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 October 1850 in Wilcox County, Alabama. The household was listed as H. H. Nevils, a 45 year old farmer born in North Carolina. He had read estate valued $3000. His wife, Sofia W. Nevis, was 42 years old and also born in North Carolina. Their children were Owen (Oren?) D. Nevils, 22, born North Carolina; and born in Alabama were Josephine Nevils, 14; Robert Nevils, 10; James Nevils, 6; Thomas Nevils, 6; Holcu (Holcott?)l Nevils, 2; and Frances L. Nevils, 16.⁴

Sophia W. CARSTARPHEN died on 25 April 1852 in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, at age 43.

     Tilman Henry MAHONE, son of Peter Flournoy MAHONE and Elizabeth Henry MARSHALL, was born in 1823 in Talbot County, Georgia.¹

Tilman Henry MAHONE died in 1877 in Talbot County, Georgia.

     Mary "Polly" LINN was born circa 1811 in Georgia.¹

Mary married George Wesley YEAGER, son of Ezekiah Everett YEAGER and Mary Polly Lee, on 26 November 1835 in Bibb County, Alabama.^2,3

Mary "Polly" LINN and George Wesley YEAGER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 25 October 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Geo. W. Yeager, a 41 year old farmer born in South Carolina and wife Polly Yeager, age 39, born in Georgia. George had real estate valued $150. Their children were William M., 13; John H., 12; James L., 10; Sarah, 8; Wilson, 5 and Pleasant, 2, all born in Alabama.⁴

Mary "Polly" LINN died in 1851 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     William M. YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born in 1837 in Bibb County, Alabama.

William M. YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as William M. Yeager, 13, born Alabama.¹

     John H. YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born on 17 March 1838 in Bibb County, Alabama.

John H. YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as John H. Yeager, 12, born Alabama.¹

John H. YEAGER died on 18 June 1902 in Mississippi at age 64. He was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Emory, Holmes County, Mississippi.

     James Linn YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born on 30 March 1839 in Bibb County, Alabama.

James Linn YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as James L. Yeager, 10, born Alabama.¹

James married Nancy Addeline DEASON on 1 October 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

James began military service at age 22 on 18 February 1862 in Scottsville, Bibb County, Alabama, Served as private, Co. C, 1st Battalion Alabama Artillery. James was captured at Fort Morgan on 23 August 1864, and sent to Elmira, New York, Union Prison. He was released from prison on 16 June 1865.

James Linn YEAGER died on 7 March 1925 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 85.³ He was buried in Little Hope Church Cemetery.

     Sarah Frances YEAGER, daughter of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born on 7 November 1843 in Bibb County, Alabama.²

Sarah Frances YEAGER was listed as a resident in George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN's household in the census report on 25 October 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. She was recorded as Sarah Yeager, 8, born Alabama.³

Sarah married Silas Hicks Kyzer on 26 March 1864 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Sarah Frances YEAGER and Silas Hicks Kyzer moved from Bibb County, Alabama to Holmes County, Mississippi, between 1864 and 1867.¹

Sarah Frances YEAGER died on 5 January 1929 in Holmes County, Mississippi, at age 85. She was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Emory, Holmes County, Mississippi.

     Wilson YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born in 1845 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Wilson YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Wilson Yeager, 5, born Alabama.²

     Pleasant YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, was born in 1848 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Pleasant YEAGER appeared on a census, enumerated 25 October 1850, in the household of his parents George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. He was recorded as Pleasant Yeager, 2, born Alabama.²

     Nancy Addeline DEASON She was a daughter of Wiley and Nancy Deason. She was buried in Little Hope Church Cemetery.

Nancy Addeline DEASON was born on 27 July 1843.

Nancy married James Linn YEAGER, son of George Wesley YEAGER and Mary "Polly" LINN, on 1 October 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.¹

Nancy Addeline DEASON died on 10 October 1907 in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 64.²

     Ezekiah Everett YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born circa 1779 in Culpeper County, Virginia.

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 11 years old.¹

Ezekiah Everett YEAGER appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, Ezakil Yarger householdL 3 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 3 females under 10, 1 female 16-25.²

He moved from South Carolina to Bibb County, Alabama, before 1820 There he joined his brothers Abijah and Lewis.

Ezekiah married Mary Polly Lee on 24 June 1822 in Bibb County, Alabama.³

He appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, 1 male 29-29, 1 male 40-49, 1 female under 5, 1 female 30-39, no slaves.⁴

He appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 60-69, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 30-39, 1 female 40-49.⁵

Ezekiah Everett YEAGER appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 12 October 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Ezekiah Yeager, a 71 year old farmer, born Virginia; Ezekiel E. Yeager, 18 year old laborer, born Alabama, and Lanzin Yeager, a 15 year old laborer born Alabama.⁶

Ezekiah Everett YEAGER died before 1860 in Bibb County, Alabama.

     John YAGER, son of Michael YAGER and Elizabeth Crigler, was born on 28 November 1750 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Michael Yager born 1728 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, who was son of Adam Yager born 1707/08 in Germany; who was the son of Nicholas Yager born 1678 in Germany, original immigrant to the 1717 Germanna Colony in Virginia.¹

John YAGER was also known as "John Yager S. C." to separate him from the numerous other John Yagers living in Culpeper county at that time. Tax collectors had the same problem that we do in identifying men of the same name, so they used codes to tell them apart. In 1810 there were five John Yagers living in Culpeper county. Before his move to South Carolina our John was listed in records as John Yager Junr. John Yager Senr and John Yager Junr were not father and son, it was simply a code used to tell the two men apart. The older man was listed as John Yager Senr or John Yager PW for "Piney Woods." His son John Henry Yager was John Yager Junr. PW. Their was also a "Blind John" Yager. These were all different men. Our John Yager was the only one who moved to South Carolina, so after that move he was listed in records as John Yager SC.²

In 1889 a short biographical sketch of Texas businessman Hugh B. Yeager, grandson of Abijah Yeager and great grandson of John Yager, appear in A Biographical Souvenir of Texas:


John married Ann Nancy RENDER circa 1776 in Culpeper County, Virginia. She was the daughter of English colonist Lewis Render, and granddaughter of Joshua Render. They lived in the uplands near her family, north of modern Criglersville. This was close to the northern boundary of present day Madison county. Lewis Render's 1812 Madison county will names daughter Ann Yager as one of his heirs.

John saw military service between 1776 and 1782 in Virginia during the Revolutionary War and was said to have been at Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered. He was not a member of the Virginia Continental Line, but most likely in the militia or an independent company.

John YAGER bought land from Michael Smith circa 1786 in Culpeper County, Virginia Colony. The deed was for 22 acres. [Culpeper DB N:147]. He never owned more than 2 horses and 6 cows in Virginia.

John YAGER moved from Virginia to Laurens County, South Carolina, before 1790 where he appeared on the 1790 census. The move was probably due to the poor tobacco crops during that period.

He appeared on the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, John Yagar household: 7 males under age 16 [Samuel 13, Ezekiah 11, William 11, Augustine 10, Reuben 9, Abijah 2, Abner 1], 1 male over age 16 [John 40], and two females [Ann 37, Ruth 9]. Two slaves.⁵

John YAGER was named an heir in the will of Michael YAGER dated 18 July 1793 in Culpeper County, Virginia. He received a 1/8 share of the estate sale along with his seven other brothers and sisters.²

John YAGER appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, John Yager. 2 males under 10 [Ira, Lewis], 2 males 10-15 [Abijah, Abner], 1 male 16-25 [Reuben],1 male 45 or older [John], 2 females under 10 [Elizabeth, Mary], 1 female 45 or older [Nancy]. No slaves were listed.

He appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, Jno. Yager household: 3 males 16-25 [Abner, Ira, Lewis], 1 male 45 or older [John], 2 females 10-15 [Elizabeth, Mary], and 1 female 45 or older [Ann].

John YAGER moved from South Carolina to Lincoln County, Tennessee, after 1812.

As of 1815, John YAGER was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He was appointed oversee of a road there that year. He entered into a bond with Augustine for Reuben's estate probate in 1816.

John YAGER died on 8 May 1816 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, at age 65.

     Abijah YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born on 20 January 1788 in Culpeper County, Virginia.¹

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He woulld have been 2 years old.²

He was probably one of the 2 males age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 12 years old.

Abijah married Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS in 1810 in Georgia.

As of 1818, Abijah YEAGER was living in Bibb County, Alabama. He had briefly been in Lincoln county, Tennessee with other members of the family. He had a son born there in 1812 and a land grant in 1815. His brothers Ezekiah and Lewis would join him in Bibb county.³

Abijah YEAGER appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Bibb County, Alabama, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49, and 4 slaves.⁴

Abijah YEAGER and Louisa "Lucy" WILLIAMS appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 23 September 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Abijah Yeager, a 62 year old farmer born in Virginia and his wife, Lucy Yeager, age 60 born in South Carolina, He had real estate valued $2,377, Also in the household was their son, Ducallion W. Yeager, age 22, farmer born in Alabama and his 20 year old wife, Sarah Ann Yeager, born Alabama.

Abijah YEAGER died on 2 September 1862 in Brent, Bibb County, Alabama, at age 74.⁵ He was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Brent, Bibb County, Alabama.

     Abner YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born on 20 January 1789 in Culpeper County, Virginia.

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been one year old.¹

He was probably one of the 2 males age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 11 years old.

Abner YEAGER witnessed the sale of land from Reuben YEAGER to Thomas Lenoor, both of Franklin County, Georgia, on 30 October 1807 in Jones County, Georgia. For $100 Reuben sold 202.5 acres, being Lot #191 in the 9th district of Baldwin county. It was signed by Reuben (X) Yeager and witnessed by Edward Leavelle and Abner (X) Yeager. Recorded 16 Nov 1809. [Jones county, Georgia Deed book B, pg. 3-4].

Abner married Sarah Autwelll in 1810 in South Carolina.²

He was probably one of the 3 males age 16 to 26 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 21 years old.

Abner and Ira YEAGER saw military service on 28 January 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, when he enlisted in the Tennesssee Militia under Col. Copeland and Capt. Holshouser.³

Abner and Lewis YEAGER saw military service on 13 November 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, during the War of 1812. They were privates in Col. William Metcalf's 1st Regiment West Tennessee Militia in the company of Capt. William Sitton.. Their brother Reuben was in the same unit. Accordng to his pension records Reuben died 11 Jan 1815 at the Battle of New Orleans. Abner was discharged 5 Apr 1815 in the Chickasaw Nation.³

As of between 1820 and 1840, Abner YEAGER was living in Georgia. He was recorded in Hall, Gwinett and Fayette counties for the 1820,1830 and 1840 censuses. Then by 1850 he was in Arkansas.

Abner YEAGER and Sarah Autwelll appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 11 November 1850 in Freeo, Ouachita County, Arkansas. The household was listed as Abner Yeager, a 60 year old farmer, with real estate valued $600, born in Virginia. Sarah Yeager was his 54 year old wife, born in South Carolina. Thieir son William was a 17 year old laborer and daughter Susan was 13. Both were born in Georgia. Also in the household was W. H. Campbelll a 21 year old merchant born in Tennessee.⁴

Abner YEAGER died on 20 April 1863 in Ouachita County, Arkansas, at age 74.

     Samuel YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born on 14 May 1777 in Culpeper County, Virginia. From the Hebron Church baptismal register he was baptized 22 Jun 1777, shown as son of Johannes Jager Junr. and wife Anna Jager. Michael Yager's brother, John Yager born 1732, was John Yager, Senr. and later known as "Blind John".¹

He was probably the male over age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, 7.²

Samuel married Keziah (?) in 1797 in Laurens County, South Carolina.

Samuel YEAGER appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, Samuel Yager household. 2 males under 10, 1 male 16-25, and 1 female 16-25.

Samuel YEAGER was included on a tax list on 1 January 1812 in Franklin County, Tennessee. He was the first of the Yeagers in Tennessee, but his father and brothers soon followed.

Samuel YEAGER appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Lincoln County, Tennessee,
Samuel Yugar household:
2 Males - Under 10
1 Males - 10 thru 15
1 Males - 16 thru 18     
3 Males - 16 thru 25     
1 Males - 26 thru 44     
2 Females - Under 10     
1 Females - 16 thru 25     
1 Females - 45 and over.³

Samuel YEAGER died on 7 May 1831 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, at age 53.

     Reuben YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born on 5 January 1781 in Culpeper County, Virginia.

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 9 years old.¹

He was probably the male age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 19 years old.

As of 1802, Reuben YEAGER was living in Franklin County, Georgia. He appeared on a tax list there that year. In 1805 he drew land in a Georgia Land Lottery and sold the land in 1807. He was in Lincoln county, Tennessee by 1814.

Reuben YEAGER sold a tract of land to Thomas Lenoor, both of Franklin County, Georgia, on 30 October 1807 in Jones County, Georgia. For $100 Reuben sold 202.5 acres, being Lot #191 in the 9th district of Baldwin county. It was signed by Reuben (X) Yeager and witnessed by Edward Leavelle and Abner (X) Yeager. Recorded 16 Nov 1809. [Jones county, Georgia Deed book B, pg. 3-4].

Reuben saw military service on 13 November 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, during the War of 1812. He was a private in Col. William Metcalf's 1st Regiment West Tennessee Militia in the company of Capt. William Sitton. His brothers Abner and Lewis were in the same unit. According to his pension records Reuben died 11 Jan 1815 at the Battle of New Orleans. He most likely died of wounds suffered in the battle on January 8th.²

Reuben YEAGER died on 11 January 1815 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at age 34.^3,4 He was buried in Prosperity Cemetery, Yukon, Lincoln County, Tennessee.

His estate was probated on 6 May 1816 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. His brother Augustine was the administrato and his father John entered the bond along with Augustine.

The following biography by Elizabeth Yates Johnson was included on Find a Grave: Reuben Yager, born about 1780-81 in Culpeper County, VA, is son of John Yager b. 1750 in Culpeper County, VA; son of Michael Yager b. 1728 in Spotsylvania Co., VA, son of Adam Yager, b. 1708 in Falkenstein, Pfalz (Germany); son of Nikolaus Jager, born 1678, Weichersbach, Hesse (Germany). Nicholas, his wife Anna Maria Sieber, son Adam and daughter Anna Maria (Mary), immigrated as part of the 1717 Second Germanna Colony of Virginia. Reuben's father fought in the American Revolution, and Reuben and his younger brothers Abner and Lewis in the Battle of New Orleans. Reuben was a private in Capt.Sitton's Co., 1 Regt. W Tenn. Militia, War of 1812. Reuben's sons Bartholomew Maclin Yager and Eldridge Jackson Yager, and some of Reuben's grandsons fought in the Civil War. The name of Reuben's wife is unknown; she was still living when he died, according to his estate sale, but their 8 minor children had legal guardians appointed in Lincoln County, Tenn. in 1816. Those children are Susanna Martin Yager; Sarah Williams Yager (who married Edward W. Houghton); Ruth Render Yager (who purchased "one bed" at her father's estate sale); Elizabeth B. Yager, Charlotte Yager (who married Peter Shoults on 06 Aug 1828 in Bibb County, AL); Bartholomew Maclin (Mack)Yager (who married Margrett B. "Peggy" McDonald on 27 Aug 1829 in Bibb County, AL); Letitia Harris Yager (who married William R. Nelson on 01 May 1829 in Uniontown, Perry County, AL); and Eldridge Jackson Yager (who married Sarah - maiden name unknown - about 1840 in Bibb or Perry County, AL).

     Lewis YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born on 18 March 1794 in Laurens County, South Carolina.

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been six years old.

He was probably one of the 3 males age 16 to 26 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 16 years old.

Lewis and Abner YEAGER saw military service on 13 November 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, during the War of 1812. They were privates in Col. William Metcalf's 1st Regiment West Tennessee Militia in the company of Capt. William Sitton.. Their brother Reuben was in the same unit. Accordng to his pension records Reuben died 11 Jan 1815 at the Battle of New Orleans. Abner was discharged 5 Apr 1815 in the Chickasaw Nation.¹

Lewis YEAGER appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Lincoln County, Tennessee.

Sometime after 1820, Lewis YEAGER moved from Tennessee to Bibb County, Alabama. After the war he had returned to Lincoln county where he lived next door to his brother Augustine until he then moved to join other Yeager family members to Bibb County.

Lewis married Anna CAMMACK on 23 November 1822 in Bibb County, Alabama. The service was performed by Justice of Peace J. Hunt. Anna was the daughter of John Cammack, Jr. and Mary "Polly" Parker, sister of John Parker who married Elizabeth Yeager. They were married 22 Jun 1806 in Livingston county, Kentucky.^2,3,4

Lewis bought 40 acres of public land in Bibb county in 1835. He applied for bounty land in 1850 based on his War of 1812 service in the 1st Tennessee Militia and received 80.5 acres, which his wido said he disposed of during his lifetime.¹

Lewis YEAGER and Anna CAMMACK appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 30 October 1850 in West side of Cahaba River, Bibb County, Alabama. The household was listed as Lewis Yeager, a 54 year old farmer, $300 real estate, born South Carolina; Ann Yeager, 43, born Tennessee; Constantine Yeager, 25, labor. $100 real estate; Israel Yeager, 23, labor, $100 real estate; Martha Yeager, 21; Aramanta Yeager, 21; Virgil P. Yeager, 17, labor; Newton J. Yeager, 15, farmer; Paul W. Yeager, 13; Chapley H. Yeager, 8; Narcisa Yeager, 11; Casseline Yeager, 9; Pixon H. L. Yeager, 6; and Mary Yeager, 4. All of the children were born in Alabama.⁵

Lewis YEAGER died on 26 April 1853 at Brent Cemetery in Bibb County, Alabama, at age 59.⁶ He was buried in Yeager Cemetery, Brent, Bibb County, Alabama.⁷

     William YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born circa 1779 in Culpeper County, Virginia.

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 11 years old.¹

William married Elizabeth A. Thorn on 19 September 1809 in Randolph County, North Carolina. Some sources list her as Elizabeth Andrews.^2,3

William YEAGER appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, Wm. Yager: 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female under 10; 1 female 18-25.⁴

As of 1815, William YEAGER was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee. That year he served on a jury, but no other record in this location was found so he probably didn't remain long.⁵

William YEAGER appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He was the only member of the family still there in 1820 and 1830.

William YEAGER appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina.

By 1840, William YEAGER was living in Coweta County, Georgia. He was still there in the 1850 census where he was listed as 71 years old and born in Virginia.

William YEAGER and Elizabeth A. Thorn appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 13 November 1850 in 19th Division, Coweta County, Georgia. The household was listed as Wm. Yeager, 71 year old farmer, real estate $1000, born Virginia; E. A. Yeager, female, age 70, born Virginia; and Peachy T. Yeager, female, age 22, born South Carolina. Living two houses away was Elisha Yeager, age 38, born South Carolina. Probably a son.⁶

William YEAGER died circa 1855 in Coweta County, Georgia.

     Ira YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born circa 1791 in South Carolina. He was a Baptist minister.

He was probably one of the 2 males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1800 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 9 years old.

He was probably one of the 3 males age 16 to 26 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 19 years old.

Ira and Abner YEAGER saw military service on 28 January 1814 in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee, when he enlisted in the Tennesssee Militia under Col. Copeland and Capt. Holshouser.¹

Ira married Jane McGlathery in 1817 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. She and Augustine's wife, Margaret, were sisters. Their father David was was associated with Ira's borhter Samuel Yeager in the formation of the Popular Springs Baptist Church in Laurens county.¹

Ira YEAGER and Jane McGlathery appeared as head of household on a census enumerated 21 October 1850 in Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama. The household was listed as Ira Yeager, a 59 year old minister of the Gospel, $200 real estate, born South Carolina; Jane Yeager, age 55, born South Carolina; James E. Yeager, 27, farmer; Elizabeth L. Yeager, 30; Henrietta Yeager, 25; Mary J. Yeager, 23; David M. Yeager, 20; Robert S. Yeager, 17; Francis M. Lynch, 17, farmer; William Lynch, 14; Reuben M. Yeager, 14 and William Yeager, 11. All of the children were born in Morgan County, Alabama.²

Ira YEAGER died before 1870 in Morgan County, Alabama.

     John YEAGER, son of Samuel YEAGER and Keziah (?), was born circa 1799 in Laurens County, South Carolina.

John married Sarah Isabelle McCLOSKY in 1822.

John YEAGER died on 7 November 1835 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.¹

John YEAGER appeared in a newspaper article 18 November 1835 in the The Democrat, published in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Fayetteville, Tennessee November 12th -- "On Saturday last, a dispute arose between two citizens of this county, William McClusky and John Yeager, at Mr. Todd's three miles south of this place, which resulted in an encounter of the most serious character-Yeager being shot by McCluskey with a rifle, the ball passing through his body near the pit of his stomach, causing his death in a very short time. The deceased was the brother-in-law of the man by whose hands he received his death. McCluskey was immediately apprehended and is now in jail awaiting a legal investigation of his case, therefore it would be improper in us to give a relation of the circumstances."

Note: William McCluskey was convicted of manslaughter at the March term for Lincoln County, Tennessee, and sentenced to imprisonment at hard labor in the penitentiary 2 yrs. and 3 months from 1 April 1836.

     John Augustine YEAGER, son of John YAGER and Ann Nancy RENDER, was born in 1780 in Culpeper County, Virginia. He was known as Augustine. Some researchers include two separate sons, John and Augustine. The 1889 biographical sketch of Texas businessman Hugh B. Yeager included a list of all the children of John and Ann Yager which includes John, but not Augustine. A search of records in the places that the Yeagers lived reveals nothing on a John Yager/Yeager of an appropriate age to be the son of John and Ann, but there are numerous records for Augustine Yeager. Yeager researcher Betty Yates Johnson believes that there was only one son named John Augustine Yeager, who was known as Augustine.^1,2

He was probably one of the 7 males under age 16 listed in the household of his father, John YAGER, in the 1790 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, He would have been 10 years old.³

Augustine married Margaret McGlathery in 1810 in South Carolina. She and Jane "Jenny" McGathery, Ira's wife, were sisters. Their father David was associated with Augustine's brother Samuel Yeager in the formation of the Popular Springs Baptist Church in Laurens county.¹

Augustine YEAGER appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Laurens County, South Carolina, Augustin Auger: 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 [Augustine 30], 2 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-26 [Margaret 21], no slaves. Perhaps the younger male was a brother or cousin. He is too old to have been a son.⁴

As of 1816, Augustine YEAGER was living in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He was administrator of his brother Reuben's estate that year. Their father, John Yager, and Isaac Parker paid the bond. Isaac Parker was the father of John Parker, husband of Elizabeth Yeager. He was also the father of Mary "Polly" Parker who married John Cammack, Jr., and were the parents of Anna Cammack who married Lewis Yeager.⁵

Augustine YEAGER appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Lincoln County, Tennessee, 3 males under 10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 26-44 [Augustine 40], 3 females under 10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, [Margaret 31], no slaves.⁶

John Augustine YEAGER died in 1826 in Morgan County, Alabama.