An American Family History

William B. Yerkes

Yerkes has also been spelled Gerkes, Gerckes, Jerghes, Jerghjes, Jurckes,Yercas, Yercks, Yerkhas, Yerkas, Yerkiss, Yerks, and Yerkus

William B. Yerkes was born on May 25, 1810 in Jefferson County, Virginia which is now in West Virginia. He was the son of Josiah Yerkes and Sarah Lupton.

He died on April 6, 1833 in Butler County, Ohio.

Children of Josiah Yerkes
and Sarah Lupton

Eliza Yerkes Fox
William B. Yerkes
Mary B. Yerkes
Josiah Yerkes, Jr.
Sarah Ann Yerkes Hinkle
Catherine Yerkes Cline
David Henry Yerkes
Rebecca Yerkes Lenon
Henry Clay Yerkes

The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia borders Maryland and Virginia. The first European settlers started arriving about 1730.

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West Virginia is located in the Appalachians and was originally part of Virginia. The capital and largest city is Charleston. It became a state during the Civil War and was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863.

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