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     John Baker DeVault was also known as "JB". He was born on 17 February 1923 at Audrain Co., MO. He was the son of John Baker DeVault and Effie Dye Walker. John Baker DeVault married Betty Jean Jones, daughter of Henry Jones and Julia Griffith, on 18 October 1947. John Baker DeVault died on 19 June 1987 at Brevard Co., FL, at age 64. He was buried in June 1987 at Elmwood Cemetery, Mexico, Audrain Co., MO.

     John Baxter DeVault was born on 13 November 1926 at Tennessee. He was the son of Karl Vernon DeVault and Lena Avis Shoun. John Baxter DeVault died in 1952.

     John Calhoun DeVault was born on 23 September 1858 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of Valentine DeVault and Edna Anne Hannah. John Calhoun DeVault was buried in 1863 at DeVault Cemetery, DeVault's Ford, Washington Co., TN. He died on 1 June 1863 at Washington Co., TN, at age 4.

     John David DeVault was born on 17 November 1819 at Hanover, York Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Jacob Davault and Rachel Dorothy Kitzmiller. John David DeVault married Cynthia H. Wells, daughter of Jeremiah Wells and Martha (?), on 31 January 1848 at Tennessee. John David DeVault married Nancy Melvina Hartness, daughter of Hiram Hartness and Elizabeth Linch, on 10 November 1868 at Tennessee. Occupation: tanner in 1885 at Fordtown, Sullivan Co., TN. John David DeVault died on 6 October 1892 at Sullivan Co., TN, at age 72. He was buried in October 1892 at Wells Cemetery, Fordtown, Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: Letter from John David DeVault's son, Joseph G. DeVault to Newland DeVault, dated 1952.

"John David DeVault, my father, left the DeVault Settlement (DeVault's Ford area) when he was a young man and went to Wells X Road, Washington Co., (which shows on some old maps) 25 miles away where he learned the tanners' trade and married his boss's daughter, Cynthia Wells, and later lived on her inheritance in Sullivan Co. He had a tannery there until the close of the Civil War when the Federals destroyed it. Everything he had was destroyed, except the land ---- he raised a large family of twelve and did not have much time to talk of the past." [His brother, George Henry DeVault also operated a tannery at Elizabethton, Tennessee, which was also destroyed by the Federals.]
"My grandfather [Jacob DeVault, Sr.] came to the DeVault Settlement when my father was a young man, 16 years old." [Joseph remembers his father telling him this and as his father was born in 1819, this would make the year 1835, when Jacob, Sr. left Washington Co., Tennessee and moved to Sullivan Co., Tennessee, just east of DeVault's Ford. This was about the time of Jacob, Sr.'s second marriage.] "The home in which my Grandfather lived near the DeVault Settlement, on the Watauga, was burned. He was badly burned and spent the remainder of his life with his datghter, Mary, who married Warrington Hunt and was buried in the old Cemetery at Jonesboro. I do not know where or when his first wife died or was buried."



Note: Jacob, Sr.'s first wife, Rachel Dorothy (Kitzmiller) Dewald died on August 8, 1826 and was buried in the church yard of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

     John David DeVault was born on 15 September 1962 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. Cause of death: on 10 March 1963 crib death, at his grandmother Elliott's house, on her birthday. He died on 10 March 1963 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. He was buried in March 1963 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS.

     John Dulaney DeVault was born on 6 August 1857 at Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of John David DeVault and Cynthia H. Wells. John Dulaney DeVault married Emma Jefferson Childress, daughter of William Henry Childress and Lucinda Davault, on 14 October 1885. John Dulaney DeVault died before 1900 at Paperville, Sullivan Co., TN.

     John Jacob DeVault was born in November 1861 at Elizabethton, Carter Co., TN. He was the son of George Henry DeVault and Emily Seraphina Berry. John Jacob DeVault married Minnie D. Gaedecke circa 1893, Washington State Death Certificates show twin boys born to John and Minnie on March 8, 1915. The twins lived just one day. It is not clear if these boys were really the two children that died between 1900 and 1910 -- probably they were born and died earlier than 1915, given the birth date of Naida.

Name: Twin Infant Devault; Death date: 08 Mar 1915; Death place: Seattle, King, Washington; Gender: Male; Race or color (on document):; Age at death: 1 day; Estimated birth year: 1915; Father name: J. J. Devault; Mother name: Minnie Geadicke; Film number: 1992325; Digital GS number: 4221440; Image number: 1573; Reference number: 560; Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960.

John Jacob DeVault died after 1920.

     Joseph Gilbert DeVault was born on 10 June 1872 at Washington or Sullivan Co., TN.¹ He was the son of John David DeVault and Nancy Melvina Hartness. Joseph Gilbert DeVault married Nannie Elvira DePew, daughter of W. DePew and Julia Chase, on 14 January 1897 at DePew's Chapel, Sullivan Co., TN.
Note: Letter from Joseph G. DeVault to Newland DeVault, 1957:

Just a little to acquaint you with our children. We raised six and helped to raise three of my younger brother's. We gave all six of our children a college education and helped two of my brother's to get one (one died) -- not a black sheep in the family. All are doing excellent in their work, but so, so far from home that most of them do not get here more than once a year -- all members of the Church and I hope Christians. I pray daily that they may live better lives than I have been able to do. And may God continue his mercy on us. May God bless you and yours."

Joseph Gilbert DeVault died on 30 October 1961 at Emory, Washington Co., VA, at age 89 OBITUARY:
The Kingsport Tennessee Times; Wednesday, November 1, 1961; page 14 column 1; (Ancestry.com)

Joseph G. DeVault
Joseph G. DeVault, 91, of Emory, Va., died Monday after a long illness.
He moved from Sullivan County to Virginia about 50 years ago. His wife, the former Nannie E. DePew, also came from Sullivan County originally. She survives.
Other survivors are: three sons, Serle D., Canton Ohio; F. S., Woodlawn, Va., and Charles C. DeVault, Marion, Va; three daughters, Miss Mary Mabel DeVault, Emory, Miss Anna Nelle Waddell, Holdon, Mass., and Mrs. Irma G. Darden, Fresno, Calif; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Emory and Henry College Chapel at Emory, Va.

     Julia Frances DeVault was born on 29 November 1853 at Masengill Tract, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., TN. She was the daughter of Isaac DeVault and Mary Elizabeth Hannah. Julia Frances DeVault married Joseph Wesley Prather, son of Thomas Franklin Prather and Charity Briggs, on 30 December 1874 at Sullivan Co., TN. Julia Frances DeVault died on 2 April 1946 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 92.

     Julius Raymond DeVault was also known as "Jude". He was born in February 1891 at Phelps Co., MO, Julius listed 28 FEB 1890 on his WW II draft registration, and the SSDI shows that date, but neither 1890 nor 1891 were leap years so will assume the 1900 census was the correct month and year. DLB 2018.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Davault and Lucinda Isabelle Blain.¹ Julius Raymond DeVault married Hattie Mae James, daughter of Henry James and Medora Jane Moreland, on 20 March 1914 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO. Julius Raymond DeVault lived on 8 January 1920 at Texas Twp., DeWitt Co., IL.² He died on 24 March 1970 at Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL, at age 79 OBITUARY - The Decatur Herald; Decatur, Illinois; Wednesday, March 25, 1970; Page 46 (via Newspapers.com):

DEVAULT
Julius R. DeVault, 80, of Farmer City died 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home; born St. James, Mo; married Hattie James, March 20, 1914, St. James, Mo; leaves wife; sons Henry, William, Frank, Robert, all of Farmer City; Gene, Bloomington; daughters Mrs. Dora O'Neal, Farmer City; Mrs. Clara Hooser, DeWitt; Mrs. Dorothy Hubbs, Bloomington; sisters Mrs. Clara Civili, St. Louis; Mrs. Maude Williams, Mexico Mo., 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; services 2 p.m. Thursday, Stensel Funeral Home, Farmer City; burial Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City; call after 12 n. Wednesday.

He was buried in March 1970 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL, Findagrave #42781914.
Note: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Decatur Daily Review; Decatur, Illinois, Friday, December 18, 1936, Page 9

Four Clinton Prisoners Removed to State Farm, By Staff Correspondent
CLINTON - Members of the sheriff's force went to Vandalia Thursday night taking four prisoners to the state penal farm. The prisoners were Harold Schafer, Weldon, sentenced to eight months for driving while intoxicated; Julius DeVault, Roscoe Herring and David Rollins, all of Farmer City, 90 days for stealing coal from an Illinois Central freight train near Weedman station.
William DeVault, 14, son of Julius DeVault of Farmer City, was being held here Friday as a delinquent. The boy has not attended school for two years, authorities said.


NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Pantograph; Bloomington, Illinois; Monday, May 23, 1960; Page 11 (Newspapers.com)

Farmer City Man Loses Little Finger
FARMER CITY -- (PNS) -- Julius DeVault, 67, came home Sunday from Brokaw Hospital in Normal, where the little finger of his left hand was amputated as the result of a farm accident Friday afternoon. He was shelling corn on the D. E. Cheek farm when a crib door fell striking him on the head and left hand.

     Justin E. DeVault was born on 4 March 1898 at Washington Co., TN. He was the son of James L. DeVault and Mary E. Cox. Justin E. DeVault died on 31 May 1983 at age 85.

     Karl Howard DeVault was born on 28 August 1946 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. He was the son of Howard Olin DeVault and Juanita Clarke. Karl Howard DeVault died on 19 June 1975 at age 28. He was buried in June 1975 at Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Chester Co., PA.

     Karl Vernon DeVault was born on 6 February 1890 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. He was the son of John Dulaney DeVault and Emma Jefferson Childress. Karl Vernon DeVault married Lena Avis Shoun, daughter of Baxter Cyrus Shoun and Sallie Robinson, circa 1918 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN. Karl Vernon DeVault died in April 1968 at age 78.

     Katherine Mae DeVault was born on 4 November 1894 at North Carolina. She was the daughter of William Washington DeVault and Kate Kincaid. Katherine Mae DeVault died on 21 June 1981 at Buncombe Co., NC, at age 86.
Note: Did not marry.

     Kathleen DeVault was born on 27 August 1925 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Clyde Archer DeVault and Zella Ruth Isenberg. Kathleen DeVault married Russell Patton Sells, son of William Emory Sells and Pearl Deborah Keefauver, circa September 1946 at Monroe Co., NY (probably). Kathleen DeVault and Russell Patton Sells were divorced. Kathleen DeVault married Delmar Ronald Salts, son of Paul Salts and Sarah Evelyn Goforth. Kathleen DeVault died on 16 July 2014 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 88

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, July 17th, 2014 10:55 pm

Kathleen DeVault Sells Salts, 88, Gray Station, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, July 16, 2014.

Mrs. Salts was native and lifelong resident of Gray Station in Washington County.

She was a daughter of the late Clyde Archer DeVault and Zella Isenberg DeVault and was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmar R. Salts; and one brother, Clyde R. DeVault.

Mrs. Salts was a charter member of Greenvale Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed reading, flowers and gardening, but the joy of her life was spending time with her family.

Mrs. Salts leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Luanna Sells Wheelock and husband, Phil, Harmony; three sons, Russell P. Sells Sr. and wife, Dianne, Jonesborough, Danny D. Sells and wife, Katherine, Gray, and R. Shannon Salts and wife, Sandra, Gray; grandchildren, Rusty Sells and wife, Lisa, Gray, Sarah Sells Hardin and husband, Wade, Jonesborough, Rebecca Wheelock, Boones Creek, Natalie Wheelock Light and husband, Jason, Gray, Sheree Salts Frausto and husband, Usbec, Jefferson City, Selinda Salts, Gray, Forrest Salts, Gray, and Hunter Salts, Gray; great grandchildren, Makinzi Sells, Gray, Caleb Sells, Gray, Carson Sells, Gray, Kassidy Hall, Jonesborough, Nicholas Light, Gray, and Emma Light, Gray; one sister, Sally Devault Hicks, Gray; one sister-in-law, Barbara Walker Devault, Gray; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will greet guests and share memories from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2014, at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, Johnson City, and at other times at Mrs. Salts’ residence.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday from the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services. Reverend Lloyd Jones and Reverend Josh Lake will officiate.

Committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gray Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Rusty Sells, Wade Hardin, Forrest Salts, Hunter Salts, Jason Light, Usbec Frausto, Carson Sells and Caleb Sells. Honorary pallbearers will be the surviving members of the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 1943.

In lieu of flowers for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 318, Memphis, TN 38101.

Online condolences may be shared through www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN37604 (423) 610-7171 is serving the family.

     Katie E. DeVault was born on 6 September 1880 at Washington Co., TN. She was the daughter of Valentine DeVault and Florence Allison. Katie E. DeVault died on 28 November 1881 at Washington Co., TN, at age 1. She was buried in 1881 at Allison-Boring-Hodges Cemetery, Oak Grove, Washington Co., TN, Find A Grave Memorial# 45113183.

     Kenneth Alexander DeVault was also known as "Bill". He was born on 1 February 1924. He was the son of Leland Tasaway DeVault and Elsie May Keever. Kenneth Alexander DeVault died on 14 October 2010 at San Diego Co. (probably), CA, at age 86 daes per SSDI, last residence Vista.

     Kenneth Dean DeVault was born on 4 January 1944 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. He was the son of Elmer Keith DeVault and Edna Louise Hylton. Kenneth Dean DeVault died on 25 April 1960 at age 16. He was buried in 1960 at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, Point Loma, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #577536.

     Kincaid DeVault was born on 4 January 1893 at Paint Rock, Madison Co., NC. He was the son of William Washington DeVault and Kate Kincaid. Kincaid DeVault died on 3 September 1893. He was buried in September 1893 at Forest Hill Cemetery, Morganton, Burke Co., NC.

     Landon DeVault was born in February 1858 at Sullivan Co. (probably), TN. He was the son of Michael Kitzmiller DeVault and Mary Ann Bridwell. Landon DeVault died on 26 May 1931 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, at age 73. He was buried in May 1931 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121161071.
Note: did not marry.

     Larry Keith DeVault was born on 15 January 1947 at San Diego Co., CA. He was the son of Elmer Keith DeVault and Edna Louise Hylton.
Note: Notes for LARRY KEITH DEVAULT:
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - San Diego, California Union; August 16, 1949; page 15; (Genealogy.com)

TASTE FOR ANT SYRUP HALTED

Lary (sic) DeVault, 2 1/2 of 3227 Fairmount Ave. probably has lost his taste for ant syrup because he doesn't like luke warm salt water.

Police yesterday forcefully induced him to drink large quantities of the "icky"-tasting stuff after he had swallowed a "jigger" of syrup. Their explanation that it was an "antidote" didn't help a bit.

Larry Keith DeVault lived between 1995 and 1996 at Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI. He died on 23 September 2002 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 55

Obituary -- Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Illinois; Thursday, 28 SEP 2002, p.14 (Newspapers.com):

Larry DeVault

ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Larry K. DeVault, 55, of Rockford died at his home Monday, September 23, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. after a sudden illness.

Born January 15, 1947, in San Diego, California, son of Elmer K. and Edna K. (sic) Devault. Married to Susan Kaye (Holm) Thompson in San Deigo on March 17, 1989. He had been employed as a Diversified Insurance Consultant and Adjuster in San Diego and Kingman, Arizona for 10 years; Eau Claire, Wis. for five years with Dunn County Mutual and for the last four years in Rockford. He was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Lions Club member in Eau Claire, Wis., where he was involved as a Search and Rescue volunteer and an Alpine Kiwanis member in Rockford involved in community work. He liked to hunt and fish in his spare time.

Survivors include his wife, Susan Thompson DeVault of Rockford, two sons, Ken and Tim DeVault of Kingman, Ariz; and uncle, Ken DeVault of Stanton, Va.

Predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, Richard and Kenneth.

Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2002, at Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home in Rockford. Rev. Bob Conner will officiate.

Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of services.

Memorials may be given in care of the family.

     Laura Alice DeVault was born on 12 June 1924 at Acton, Marion Co., IN. She was the daughter of William Walker DeVault and Estella Mae Pence. Laura Alice DeVault died on 6 June 1925 at Acton, Marion Co., IN. She was buried in June 1925 at Acton Cemetery, Acton, Marion Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 49972931.

     Laura T. DeVault was born on 15 September 1860 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Michael Kitzmiller DeVault and Mary Ann Bridwell. Laura T. DeVault died on 17 June 1930 at Newberg Twp., Pike Co., IL, at age 69. She was buried in June 1930 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121161070.
Note: Nancy Louise DeVault told Newland DeVault that Laura "was one of the sweetest girls I ever knew." Laura did not marry.

     Laura Theresa DeVault was born on 14 October 1854 at Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC. She was the daughter of Jacob A. DeVault and Mary Ann Alexander. Laura Theresa DeVault married Sidney Bulow Scott, son of James Wellborn Scott and Rebecca Harper, on 4 October 1874, 9 children born, all living as of 1900 census. One child had died by the 1910 census. Laura Theresa DeVault died on 6 June 1928 at North Carolina at age 73. She was buried in June 1928 at Glen Alpine Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glen Alpine, Burke Co., NC.

     Leland Tasaway DeVault was born on 24 August 1892 at Morganton, Burke Co., NC. He was the son of Hugh Alexander Tate DeVault and Mary Alice Brown. Leland Tasaway DeVault married Elsie May Keever, daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Keever and Della Jane Howell, on 1 September 1917 at McPherson, McPherson Co., KS. Leland Tasaway DeVault married Ona Mae Wiard, daughter of Samuel Wiard and Julia Arminda Work, on 24 December 1926 at Leona, Doniphan Co., KS.
Note: In 1957 Leland was living in Hutchison, Kansas. He was planning a trip to California to visit his sons near San Diego. On this trip he was planning to stop by and see Newland DeVault, in Banning, California. Instead, he decided to take a trip to Alaska.

Leland Tasaway DeVault died on 1 September 1971 at age 79. He was buried in September 1971 at Bean Cemetery, Little River, Rice Co., KS, Findagrave #37867999.

     Lena Northern DeVault was born on 20 January 1920 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. She was the daughter of Edward Ray DeVault and Gwendolyne Ewing Buckner. Lena Northern DeVault married Edwin Grady Sinclair Jr., son of Edwin Grady Sinclair and Lenora Vivian Upchurch. Lena Northern DeVault died on 26 June 1991 at Greenville Co. (probably), SC, at age 71 dates per SSDI, last residence Greenville.

     Lena Russell DeVault was born on 31 July 1888 at New Florence, Montgomery Co., MO. She was the daughter of Dr. William Bruce DeVault and Mary Frances Powell. Lena Russell DeVault married A. B. Dodson on 5 June 1922 at Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL. Lena Russell DeVault lived in 1944 at Corinth, MS. She lived in 1950 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. She died in January 1978 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL, at age 89.

     Note: Did not marry. Leonard Carson DeVault was born on 18 June 1919. He was the son of Rev. Robert Martin DeVault and Bess Telete Moulten. Occupation: Trustee; teacher; pianist; chairman of the buildinng committee at First Baptist Church, Fall Branch. Leonard Carson DeVault began military service between 1942 and 1944 First Lieutenant, U.S. Army. He died on 10 June 1948 at age 28. He was buried in June 1948 at Buffalo Ridge Church Cemetery, Gray's Station, Washington Co., TN.

     Leonard Leroy DeVault was also known as "Skinny". He was born on 20 May 1934 at Mitchellville, Polk Co., IA. He was the son of Edward Monroe DeVault and Ethel Agnes Higens. Leonard Leroy DeVault married Bertha Ann Mohler, daughter of Arthur Melvin Mohler and Debbie E. Williams. Leonard Leroy DeVault died on 3 December 1984 at McKinney, Collin Co., TX, at age 50. He was buried in December 1984 at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #10261667.

     Leora May DeVault was born on 19 May 1883 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL. She was the daughter of Elbert S. DeVault and Sarah Ellis Harrison. Leora May DeVault married Walter Grisham Jackson, son of John Lincoln Jackson and Louvisa D. Hughes, on 26 May 1908 at Pike Co., IL. Leora May DeVault died on 8 April 1922 at Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, at age 38. She was buried in April 1922 at Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike Co., IL, Findagrave #121396495.