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An American Family History

Rachel Yerkes Irvin

Berkeley County, Virginia was created from the northern third of Frederick County, Virginia in 1772. Jefferson County was formed from the county's eastern section. In 1863 Berkeley County became part of the new state of West Virginia .

Rachel Yerkes Irvin was born about 1779 in Berkeley County, Virginia which is now Jefferson County, West Virginia. Her father was Joshua Yerkes.

She (Rachel Yearkes) married Francis Irvin (Ervin) on January 7, 1796.

Children of Joshua Yerkes
  • Joshua Yerkes, Jr.
  • Margaret Yerkes Blue (Peggy)
  • Josiah Yerkes
  • Mary Yerkes Conklin
  • Rachel Yerkes Irvin
  • Priscilla Yerkes Wood
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