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     Isaac Callaway was born on 13 Feb 1774.¹ He was the son of Job Callaway and Mary <...>.

In the will of Job Callaway, dated 15 Feb 1803 in Wilkes Co., GA, Isaac Callaway, his son, was named as an heir.²

     Fannie Yarborough was born on 11 Oct 1870 in Franklin Co., NC.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Colonel William Yarborough and Lucy Davis. Fannie Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Colonel William Yarborough.⁴

Fannie Yarborough married Thomas Walter Bickett, son of Thomas Winchester Bickett and Mary A. Covington, on 29 Nov 1898 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.⁵ Fannie Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.⁶

In the will of Thomas Walter Bickett, dated 4 Jul 1902 in Wake Co., NC, Fannie Yarborough, his wife, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁷ She was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.⁸ Fannie Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Wake Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.⁶ Fannie was Superintendent of Wake Co. NC Welfare.⁹ She was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, in the household of William Yarborough Bickett.⁹ Fannie Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, in the household of William Yarborough Bickett.¹⁰

Fannie Yarborough died on 2 Jul 1941 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 70; the informant of the death was William Yarborough Bickett.^3,1,2 Fannie Yarborough was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.²

On Fannie's death certificate, her son, William Y., names his mother's mother as Fannie Davis. This was Lucy's sister, Adele Fannie Davis, who was living with Lucy and William Yarborough in 1870 as Fannie Neal.^3,11

     Colonel William Yarborough served in the CSA, in Co. L, 15th Regiment, North Carolina Infantry.¹ He was born circa 1840 in NC.² He was the son of Richard F. Yarborough. Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Richard F. Yarborough.³ Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Franklin Co., NC, in the household of unresearched people.⁴

Colonel William Yarborough married Lucy Davis, daughter of Archibald H. Davis. Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Lucy Davis, Adela Fannie Davis and Willis Perry Neal.⁵ Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Fannie Yarborough and Richard F. Yarborough.⁶ Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Willis Perry Neal.⁷ Colonel William Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.²

     William Yarborough Bickett was born on 30 Aug 1899 in Franklin Co., NC.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Walter Bickett and Fannie Yarborough. William Yarborough Bickett was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.³

In the will of Thomas Walter Bickett, dated 4 Jul 1902 in Wake Co., NC, William Yarborough Bickett, his son, was named as an heir.⁴ He was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.⁵

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. William Yarborough Bickett filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Franklin Co., NC. He was of medium height, of stout build, with blue eyes and light hair. He was a clerk in the Adj. Gen. Dept. and living in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC. T. W. Bickett was listed as his nearest relative.⁶ William Yarborough Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Durham, Durham Co., NC.⁷ William was a lawyer, having passed the bar on 20 Aug 1923 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.⁸

William Yarborough Bickett served in 1925 from Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the National Guard as a Second Lieutenant, 117 FA Regiment, Battery B.⁹

William Yarborough Bickett married Sarah Cecile Meetze, daughter of Thomas P. Meetze and Caroline Ophelia Drafts, on 18 Nov 1926 in Lexington, Lexington Co., SC.^10,11,2,12 William Yarborough Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, with others in the household: Sarah Cecile Meetze and Fannie Yarborough.¹³ William Yarborough Bickett was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, with others in the household: Sarah Cecile Meetze and Fannie Yarborough.¹⁴

In 1941, William Yarborough Bickett was the informant of the death of his mother, Fannie Yarborough.^15,16,17

This group of draft registrations for World War II was for men born between 17 Feb 1897 and 31 Dec 1921. William Yarborough Bickett filled out a draft card on 16 Feb 1942 in Wake Co., NC. He was 5'9 1/2" tall, weighed 190, with unspecified eyes, brown hair, and ruddy complexion. He was employed by the State of North Carolina and worked at the Court House in Raleigh. His near relative was his wife, listed as Mrs. William Yarborough Bickett.¹ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, with others in the household: Sarah Cecile Meetze.¹⁸ William was appointed Judge, sometime between 30 Sep 1954 and 2 Dec 1954 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.¹⁹ He retired from the bench on 5 Mar 1973.²⁰

William Yarborough Bickett died on 26 Oct 1974 in Raleigh, Wake Co., NC, at age 75.^2,21,22 He was buried on 28 Oct 1974 in Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh, Wake Co., NC.^23,2,24

     Richard F. Yarborough was born in Mar 1872 in NC.¹ He was the son of Colonel William Yarborough and Lucy Davis. Richard F. Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Colonel William Yarborough.² Richard F. Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.¹ Richard F. Yarborough was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Thomas Walter Bickett.³

     Agnus <...> was born circa 1808 in VA.¹

Agnus <...> married Richard F. Yarborough.¹ Agnus <...> was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Richard F. Yarborough.¹

     Richard F. Yarborough was born circa 1797 in NC.¹

Richard F. Yarborough married Agnus <...>.¹ Richard F. Yarborough was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Agnus <...> and Colonel William Yarborough.¹

     Lucy Davis was born circa 1846 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Archibald H. Davis.

Lucy Davis married Colonel William Yarborough, son of Richard F. Yarborough. Lucy Davis was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Colonel William Yarborough.¹

     Adela Fannie Davis was born in Apr 1842 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of Archibald H. Davis. Adela Fannie Davis was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Colonel William Yarborough.² Adela Fannie Davis was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Willis Perry Neal.¹

     Willis Perry Neal was born in Nov 1860 in NC.¹ He was the son of Adela Fannie Davis. Willis Perry Neal was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Cypress Creek, Franklin Co., NC, in the household of Colonel William Yarborough.² Willis Perry Neal was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, with others in the household: Adela Fannie Davis and Colonel William Yarborough.¹