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Yost of Tazewell County


John and Henry Yost immigrated from Germany to America before the Revolutionary War, coming first to Pennsylvania. John Yost served in the Revolutionary War under General George Washington and was in the battle of Lexington.
  • Lorenza Yost.
  • John Yost, born 1803 married Polly Stump. Issue:
    1. John Yost, born 1826, married Martha Carnes, resided in Baptist Valley.
    2. William Yost, born 1827 in Tazewell County, died about 1903, married Fannie Gerald.
    3. Dow Yost.
    4. Harris E. Yost married Lizzie Bourne.
    5. Charles Yost.
    6. Emily Yost.
  • David G. Yost.
    • Sources: Annals of Tazewell County, Virginia;