From "History of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and  
Representative Citizens," by Hon. Gibson Lamb Cranmer, 1902. 
 
Typed by E. J. Heinemann 
 
p. 705 
 
JOHN YEASTED, who is practically retired from business activities and  
resides at Elm Grove, was elected on the People's ticket in January,  
1900, a member of the town council and was chairman of the committees  
on streets and alleys, and petitions.  He was born in Germany,  
September 19, 1851, and is a son of Peter Yeasted. 
     Peter Yeasted was born in Germany, and came to this country in 
1853, and followed the occupation of farmer.  Careful and saving in 
habits, he finally purchased a farm which he owned until the day of his 
death, at seventy-two years.  He was united in marriage with Elizabeth  
Schonedice. Besides John, they had another son, Adam. 
     John Yeasted was two years of age, when in 1853 he was brought to 
this country by his parents.  His early mental training was obtained in 
the common schools, and at the age of seventeen years he began working 
out by the day, which he continued until his marriage, in 1873.  He 
then worked the old home farm, and after his father's death purchased 
the outstanding interests of the heirs.  He now owns the old place and  
resided upon it until 1898, when he purchased land in Elm Grove, and  
built a handsome 10-room residence.  His home is modern in all its  
details, and is equipped with all modern conveniences.  He has also  
built other houses in Elm Grove, which he rents.  He is a man of high  
standing in his home town, and enjoys the esteem and respect of all. 
     April 17, 1873, Mr. Yeasted was joined in matrimony with Lourena 
Jane Betzer, who was born January 5, 1853, and is a daughter of Andrew 
and Eliza (Edwards) Betzer.  Her father was born in Germany, and early 
in life came to this country and became a successful farmer.  Her 
mother was of English descent; both are deceased.  Fraternally Mr. 
Yeasted is a member of Mystic Lodge, No. 24, K. of P., having joined it 
in 1884. Religiously he and his wife are members of the Stone 
Presbyterian church.