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Note: Lloyd and Ila Yoak went to New Mexico in about 1907 for health reasons. Lloyd " staked a claim", built a house and planted cotton. He told his Grandson G. E. Richards og giving sheep herders permission to drive their flocks across his land. This was somewhat uncommon and in appreciation they gave him mutton. His wifes health still failing, they returned to West Virginia a year later in response to her desire to be buried there.
Lloyd wrote his brother Robert to borrow money for the return trip, however, when Ila's doctor said they would have to leave immediately Llyod borrowed the money ( $100.00) from a mannamed Smith. Llyod attempted to give Mr. Smith a promissary note for the sum but Mr. Smith would not accept it, perferring Llyod's word instead.
Ila died July 1, 1908, the day after they arrived back at their family home in Calhoun County, West Virginia.
Llyod Yoak was a charter member of the Sand Ridge Methodist Church, noted for its eight sided or round design.
Llyod worked as a farmer, watch repairman & merchant. He spent most of his life in Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane Counties. He told, "while a merchant at Shock, Gilmer County, he drove a team of horses and wagon to Spencer (34 miles) to get supplies. It took one long day to reach Spencer, load and return to Arnoldsburg where he spent the night and returned home the following day ". He went out of business during the depression of the 30's, mainly because he provided supplies to people who were unable to pay for them.
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