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John Paul Yost 1791–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1791

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina

Death Date: 26 May 1878

Death Location: China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jacob Yost

Mother: Eva Troutman

Spouse(s): Sophia Beaver

Children(s): Anna Safrit, John Yost, Christina Overcash, Clarissa Correll, Franklin Yost, Margaret Bostian, Amelia Wensil, Franklin Yost, Catharine Yost, Anna Yost

In 1791, John Paul Yost entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, born to Jacob Yost And Eva Maria Troutman. In 1790, John Paul Yost resided in Rowan, North Carolina, USA. In 1810, John Paul Yost resided in Rowan, North Carolina, USA. John Paul Yost married Sophia Catherine Beaver, and had children including Amelia Wensil, Anna Amelia Safrit, Anna Amelia Yost, Catharine Ralina Yost, Christina Overcash, Clarissa Sophia Correll, Franklin Monroe Yost, John R Yost, Margaret Bostian, Margaret Yost, Sophia Yost. John Paul Yost passed away in 1878 in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1791, John Paul Yost entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, born to Jacob Yost And Eva Maria Troutman.
  • In 1790, John Paul Yost resided in Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1810, John Paul Yost resided in Rowan, North Carolina, USA.
  • John Paul Yost married Sophia Catherine Beaver, and had children including Amelia Wensil, Anna Amelia Safrit, Anna Amelia Yost, Catharine Ralina Yost, Christina Overcash, Clarissa Sophia Correll, Franklin Monroe Yost, John R Yost, Margaret Bostian, Margaret Yost, Sophia Yost.
  • John Paul Yost passed away in 1878 in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Yost
1746–1810
Birth Location: Lehigh, PA, Pennsylvania, USA
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Eva Troutman
1755–1840
Birth Location: Upper Milford, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sophia Beaver
1795–1850
Birth Location: , Rowan, NC
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Children(s)

Anna Safrit
1822–1891
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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John Yost
1828–1890
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Christina Overcash
1815–1895
Birth Location: Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
CO
Clarissa Correll
1838–1909
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Franklin Yost
1826–1862
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
FY
Margaret Bostian
1831–1860
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
MB
Amelia Wensil
1840–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Franklin Yost
1819–1862
Birth Location: –
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Catharine Yost
1822–1875
Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
CY
Anna Yost
1829–1875
Birth Location: Rowan County, NC, North Carolina, USA
AY

John Yost's Ancestors

Self
John Yost
1791–1878
Birth Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
Parents
Jacob Yost
1746–1810
Lehigh, PA, Pennsylvania, USA
Eva (Maria) Troutman
1755–1840
Upper Milford, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Frantz ((Francis) Yost) (Jost)
1718–1774
Nassau, Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany
Anna (Christina) Hart
1722–1775
London, England
Johann (Peter) Troutman
1716–1799
Gross-Gumpen, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany
Anna (Elizabeth (Gartner)) Gardner
1723–1801
Beerfurth, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Yost
1667–1720
William HARTMAN
1700–1800
Elizabeth Howard
1694–1749
JOHANN TROUTMANN
1689–1737
Anna Treusch
1695–1718
Johann Gartner
1697–1745
Annae Keysser
1700–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Jost
1641–1720
Dorothean Breunner
1642–1720

John Yost's Descendants

1.
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John (Paul) Yost (22 Dec 1791–26 May 1878) m. Sophia (Catherine) Beaver (29 Apr 1795–1850)
  1. 1. Anna (Amelia) Safrit 1822–1891 m. Nelson Safrit 1818–1855 m. John Bever 1808–
    1. 1. Rufus (Alexander) Safrit 1843–1909 m. Eliza (Margaret Catherine) Safrit 1866–1937 m. Jane (Melenda) Bean 1831–1883 m. Margret (A) Safsil 1866– m. Jane (Malenda) Beaver 1831–1883 m. Eliza (Margaret Catherine) Moose 1866–1937
      1. 1. Harry (L) Safrit 1904–1966 m. Maebelle Weaver 1906–1973
        1. 1. Carl (Neil) Safrit 1942–2000 m. Phyllis (Lauder Safrit) Wingler 1936–2013
        2. 2. Peggy (Ruth) Safrit 1932–2004 m. Jesse (Lee) Agner 1936–1996 m. Charles (Harby "Charlie") Beeker 1928–1963
        3. 3. Lucretia (Frances Safrit) Heilig 1926–1995 m. Robert (Jacob Heilig) Sr. 1925–1989 m. Vestal (Lee Call) Jr. m. Robert (Jacob) Heilig 1925–1989
        4. 4. Kenneth (Lee) Safrit 1929–2012 m. Marjorie (Marie "Margie") Shue 1937–2012
        5. 5. Glenn (Marshall Safrit) Sr 1935–2008
        6. 6. James (Meredith) Safrit 1934–2017
        7. 7. Steven (Alexander Safrit) Sr 1939–2017 m. Mary (Eugenia) Curlee 1942–2017 m. Mary (Helen Stratton) Safrit 1944–2013
        8. 8. Robert (Franklin) Safrit 1928–2008 m. Phyllis (Lauder Safrit) Wingler 1936–2013
        9. 9. Carl (Neil) Safrit 1942–2000
      2. 2. Carrie (Belle) Beaver 1869–1922 m. Lewis (Jeremiah) Beaver 1862–1947
        1. 1. Charley (C) Beaver 1890–1974
        2. 2. Sidney (Clyde) Beaver 1897–1962
        3. 3. Emma (J) Beaver 1885–
        4. 4. Lena (R) Beaver 1895–1986
        5. 5. John (A) Beaver 1887–1971
        6. 6. David (H L) Beaver 1889–1975 m. Marie Beaver 1897–
        7. 7. Mary (B) Beaver 1894–1922
        8. 8. Beulah (Mae) Beaver 1892–1922
        9. 9. Willie (Burton) Beaver 1899–1993 m. Virginia (S.) Beaver 1909–
        10. 10. Walter (N) Beaver 1900–1988 m. Rachel (M) Beauer 1915–
        11. 11. Margie (Castella) Beaver 1902–1996
        12. 12. Leroy Beaver 1904–
        13. 13. Louise (J) Beaver 1911–1990
        14. 14. Kathaline Besmer 1913–
      3. 3. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Edith) Safrit 1890–1974 m. Benjamin (Harrison) Smith 1889–1968
        1. 1. Roy (Franklin) Smith 1923–1991
        2. 2. Hollie (William) Smith 1920–1988 m. Betty (Clarise) Gardner 1922–1987
        3. 3. Margaret (Alice) Smith 1922–2018 m. Harghert (Burch) Burr 1914–1973
        4. 4. Benjamin (Harrison Smith) Jr 1924–2005
      4. 4. Roy (Summerell) Safrit 1893–1962 m. Pearl (A) Safrit 1890–1977
      5. 5. John (Crawford) Safrit 1866–1928 m. Margaret (B) Ludwick 1873–1899 m. Elizabeth (Eunice) Safrit 1878–1965 m. Lizzie Peeler 1878–1965
        1. 1. Herman (Rufus) Safrit 1907–1972 m. Brownie (May) Mason 1909– m. Cornelia (A) Safrit 1910–1998
        2. 2. John (Kester) Safrit 1910–1989 m. Juanita (C) Safrit 1915–
        3. 3. Pauline (Carrie) Safrit 1901–1984 m. Burton (L) Jones 1899–1975
        4. 4. Regina (Bessie) Safrit 1903–1966 m. John (Lee) Allen 1899–1970
        5. 5. William (Ernest) Safrit 1895–1963 m. Laura (Childers) Safrit 1900–
        6. 6. Jennie (Retta) Safrit 1892–1964 m. Jerry Wentz 1891–
        7. 7. Mary (Lillian) Safrit 1898–1987 m. Floyd (C) Camble 1894–
        8. 8. Homer (Samuel) Safrit 1891–1984 m. Roxie (L) Safrit 1895–
      6. 6. Joseph (Pettigrew) Safrit 1888–1964 m. Nannie Safrit 1888–
        1. 1. Charles Safrit 1915–
        2. 2. Eugene Safrit 1913–
        3. 3. Rufus Safrit 1911–1999 m. Madge Safrit 1913–2008
      7. 7. Henderson (Monroe) Safrit 1895–1950 m. Lollie (Emaline) Powell 1897–1967
        1. 1. Lee (Monroe) Safrit 1923–2008
        2. 2. Joyce (Powell) Safrit 1920–1997
        3. 3. Rose (Marie) Safrit 1925–2013
      8. 8. George (White) Safrit 1879–1936 m. Fannie (E) Safret 1880–
        1. 1. William (R) Safret 1921–
        2. 2. Robert (G) Safret 1914–
        3. 3. John (B) Safret 1918–
        4. 4. Gray Safret 1924–
        5. 5. Richard (G) Safret 1916–
        6. 6. Catherine Safrit 1908–
        7. 7. Alice Safrit 1906–
        8. 8. James Safrit 1903–
        9. 9. Mary Safrit 1909–
      9. 9. Bertie (Safrit) Cauble 1873–1965 m. David (L) Cauble 1867–
        1. 1. Mary Cauble 1898– m. Floyd (C) Camble 1894–
      10. 10. Lonie (Mae) Smith 1898–1966 m. Zebulon (Frank) Smith 1894–1944 m. Zeb (Franklin) Smith 1894–1944
      11. 11. Burt (Anna) Safrit 1872–1965
      12. 12. Charles Safrit 1885–1887
      13. 13. George (W) Safrit 1879–1936
      14. 14. George (W) Safrit 1879–
      15. 15. Elizabeth (Edith) Smith 1890–1974
      16. 16. George (W.) Safrit 1879–
    2. 2. William (Lawson) Safrit 1850–
    3. 3. Calvin Safrit 1847–1924
    4. 4. Manelius (Cornelius) Safrit 1850–1928
    5. 5. Jacob Safrit 1842–1861
    6. 6. Salena Safrit 1840– m. Hamilton (J.) Ellar 1842–
    7. 7. Charles (Calvin) Safrit 1848–1924
    8. 8. Chas. Safrit 1848–1924 m. Susan (E) Safrit 1843–
      1. 1. Cora (L) Safrit 1874–
      2. 2. Franklin (R) Safrit 1879–
      3. 3. Samuel (C) Safrit 1877–
      4. 4. Dasey (B) Safrit 1882–
    9. 9. Jesse Beaver 1858–
    10. 10. Crissia Beaver 1861–
    11. 11. Henry Bever 1853–
    12. 12. Mary (E) Beaver 1847–
    13. 13. John Beaver 1851–
    14. 14. Susan Beaver 1839–
    15. 15. Catharine Beaver 1842–
  2. 2. John (R) Yost 1828–1890
  3. 3. Christina Overcash 1815–1895
  4. 4. Clarissa (Sophia) Correll 1838–1909
  5. 5. Franklin (Monroe) Yost 1826–1862
  6. 6. Margaret Bostian 1831–1860
  7. 7. Amelia Wensil 1840–1870
  8. 8. Franklin (Monroe) Yost 1819–1862
  9. 9. Catharine (Ralina) Yost 1822–1875
  10. 10. Anna (Amelia) Yost 1829–1875

John Yost's Timeline

13 Records

1790
2 Aug 1790
John Paul Yost resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1791
22 Dec 1791
Birth of John Paul Yost in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 19
John Paul Yost resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1814
1814
Age 23
John Paul Yost resided here in First Reg. Mr, Rowan, North Carolina
First Reg. Mr, Rowan, North Carolina
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 29
John Paul Yost resided here in Battalion 1 or Salisbury Side, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Battalion 1 or Salisbury Side, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 39
John Paul Yost resided here in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 59
John Paul Yost resided here in School District 14, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
School District 14, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1855
1855
Age 64
John Paul Yost resided here in Thurston, New York, USA
Thurston, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 69
John Paul Yost resided here in County North of the NC Rr, Laural Branch, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
County North of the NC Rr, Laural Branch, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 79
John Paul Yost resided here in Atwell, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Atwell, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
1878
26 May 1878
Age 87
Death of John Paul Yost in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina
1878
26 May 1878
Age 87
Burial of John Paul Yost in China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
1879
1879
Age 88
John Paul Yost - Probate in Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1791
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1879
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Atwell, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1158; Page: 433B
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: County North of the NC Rr, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: M653_912; Page: 395; Fami
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: School District 14, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 192b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 310; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 43; Page: 303; Image: Ncm252_43-0134; FHL Roll: 0337916

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: First Reg. Mr, Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Battalion 1 or Salisbury Side, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Battalion 1 or Salisbury Side, Rowan, North Carolina; Page: 236; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 140

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 124; Page: 398; Family History Library Film: 0018090

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: School District 14, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: School District 14, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 192b
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Thurston, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: County North of the NC Rr, Laural Branch, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: County North of the NC Rr, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: M653_912; Page: 395; Fami

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Atwell, Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Atwell, Rowan, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1158; Page: 433B

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Citizenship Affidavits of US-born Seamen at Select Ports, 1792-1869, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Proofs of Citizenship Used to Apply for Seamen's Certificates for the Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1792-1879

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Thurston
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1878
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Rowan County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 May 1878
    Event Place: China Grove, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Rowan County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
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