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PHILLIP GAYLEN CONLEY, son of WILLIAM MARVIN CONLEY and MARY ELLEN ROSS, m. KITTY (unknown last name).

    The child of PHILLIP CONLEY and KITTY (unknown last name) is:

    1. SASHA CONLEY, m. RUBY (unknown last name) (divorced).






JACQUELIN MARIE CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM MARVIN CONLEY and MARY ELLEN ROSS, married JACK EDWARD ROBERTS, son of ROY ROBERTS and MARY JANE HOUSE.

    The children of JACQUE CONLEY and JACK ROBERTS are:

    1. CARLY MARIE ROBERTS, m. BRYAN MOATS.
    2. JESSICA LEE ROBERTS, m. CHAD MALCOLM.
    3. KATE LYNDA ROBERTS.






CHERYL "CHERY" CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM MARVIN CONLEY and MARY ELLEN ROSS, married (1) ROBERT LEE POWELL. She married (2) EDWARD E. PRIEST, son of GEORGE PRIEST and BETTY (unknown last name).

    The children of CHERY CONLEY and BOB POWELL are:

    1. CARL WILLIAM POWELL.
    2. CASEY LEE POWELL.






JESSICA LEE ROBERTS, daughter of JACQUELIN MARIE CONLEY and JACK EDWARD ROBERTS, married CHAD MALCOLM.

    The children of JESSICA ROBERTS and CHAD MALCOLM are:

    1. MARIAH LYNN MALCOLM.
    2. TYLER JACK MALCOLM, b. February 28, 2000, Bozeman, Montana, d. July 16, 2000.
    3. KYLE ELLERY MALCOLM.






FLORENE SUE CONLEY, daughter of OSCAR CONLEY and AGNES MARIE ALLEN, was born January 15, 1929 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and died November 5, 1998 in Camarillo, Ventura County, California. She married RICHARD PRESTON WELLS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 157 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Florene S. Wells was born January 15, 1929, and died November 5, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and her last place of residence was in Camarillo, Ventura County, California.

    The children of FLORENE CONLEY and RICHARD WELLS are:

    1. RICHARD PRESTON WELLS JR., m. KARLA EVON THOMAS.
    2. KATHRYN SUE WELLS, October 17, 1951, Exeter, Tulare County, California, d. September 15, 2010, Camarillo, Ventura County, California, m. DAVID HOWARD LEWIS.
    3. MARLA ELAINE WELLS, m. PAUL LIRA.






RICHARD PRESTON WELLS JR., son of FLORENE SUE CONLEY and RICHARD PRESTON WELLS, married KARLA EVON THOMAS.

    The children of RICHARD WELLS and KARLA THOMAS are:

    1. CHRISTOPHER RICHARD WELLS, m. GINA (unknown last name).
    2. JAMES PRESTON WELLS.






KATHRYN SUE WELLS, daughter of FLORENE SUE CONLEY and RICHARD PRESTON WELLS, was born October 17, 1951 in Exeter, Tulare County, California, and died September 15, 2010 in Camarillo, Ventura County, California. She married DAVID HOWARD LEWIS.

Notes: According to California birth record transcripts, Kathryn Sue Wells was born October 17, 1951 in Tulare County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as Conley.

    The child of KATHY WELLS and DAVID LEWIS is:

    1. TIM EUGENE LEWIS.






MARLA ELAINE WELLS, daughter of FLORENE SUE CONLEY and RICHARD PRESTON WELLS, married PAUL LIRA (divorced).

    The child of MARLA WELLS and PAUL LIRA is:

    1. KATHRYN ELIZABETH LIRA.






CHRISTOPHER RICHARD WELLS, son of RICHARD PRESTON WELLS JR. and KARLA EVON THOMAS, married GINA (unknown last name).

    The child of CHRISTOPHER WELLS and GINA is:

    1. CHRISTOPHER ANDREW WELLS.






LORENE LOU CONLEY, daughter of OSCAR CONLEY and AGNES MARIE ALLEN, was born January 15, 1929 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and died November 29, 2009 in Visalia, Tulare County, California. She married CHARLES THOMAS MOORE, August 11, 1950 in Porterville, Tulare County, California.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 157 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lorene L. Moore was born January 16, 1929, and died November 29, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and her last place of residence was in Visalia, Tulare County, California.

    The children of LORENE CONLEY and THOMAS MOORE are:

    1. KARLA MARIE MOORE, m. LARRY PRUIT.
    2. RONALD THOMAS MOORE, m. PAMELA FURMAN.
    3. PAUL ALLEN MOORE, m. NANCY MARTIN.






KARLA MARIE MOORE, daughter of LORENE LOU CONLEY and CHARLES THOMAS MOORE, married LARRY PRUIT.

    The children of KARLA MOORE and LARRY PRUIT are:

    1. BETHANY PRUIT (adopted).
    2. ERIC PRUIT.






RONALD THOMAS MOORE, son of LORENE LOU CONLEY and CHARLES THOMAS MOORE, married PAMELA FURMAN (divorced).

    The children of RON MOORE and PAMELA FURMAN are:

    1. ADAM MOORE.
    2. TIFFANY MOORE.
    3. COURTNEY APRIL MOORE.






PAUL ALLEN MOORE, son of LORENE LOU CONLEY and CHARLES THOMAS MOORE, married NANCY MARTIN.

    The children of PAUL MOORE and NANCY MARTIN are:

    1. JILLIAN MOORE.
    2. JENNIFER MOORE.






WANDA JEAN CONLEY, daughter of OSCAR CONLEY and AGNES MARIE ALLEN, was born May 30, 1931 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, and died May 15, 2009 in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California. She married JOHN MELVIN SCARBROUGH.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 157 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wanda Jean Scarbrough was born May 30, 1931, and died May 15, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and her last place of residence was in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California.

    The children of WANDA CONLEY and MEL SCARBROUGH are:

    1. SHARAN LYNN SCARBROUGH.
    2. JOHN RANDAL SCARBROUGH.






SHARAN LYNN SCARBROUGH, daughter of WANDA JEAN CONLEY and JOHN MELVIN SCARBROUGH, married (unknown).

    The children of SHARAN SCARBROUGH and (unknown) are:

    1. HEIDI.
    2. HEATHER, m. DANIEL JOHN MCCARTHY.






JOHN RANDAL SCARBROUGH, son of WANDA JEAN CONLEY and JOHN MELVIN SCARBROUGH, married (unknown).

    The children of JOHN SCARBROUGH and (unknown) are:

    1. AMANDA SCARBROUGH.
    2. DANIEL SCARBROUGH.






THOMAS JOYNES, son of EZEKIAL JOYNES was born about 1750 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and died about 1835. He married MARY CAUDILL.

    The children of THOMAS JOYNES and MARY CAUDILL are:

    1. LYDIA JOYNES, b. 1779, Wilkes County, North Carolina, d. 1865, m. EDMUND CONLEY.
    2. SUSAN JOYNES, b. July 5, 1780, Wilkes County, North Carolina, d. March 25, 1877, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Middle Fork of Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THOMAS CONLEY.
    3. LEAH JOYNES, b. 1785, Wilkes County, North Carolina, d. 1855, m. JOHN CONLEY.






ORAL CONLEY, son of LANEY CONLEY and ETHEL WILLIAMS, was born about 1922 in Kentucky. He married (1) JUNE LAVENDER, daughter of EDWARD TOBLE LAVENDER and GRACE LEMASTER, about 1942. She was born June 6, 1922 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 10, 1958 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) CORA MAE MOORE, daughter of FLEM MOORE and REBECCA TAYLOR. She was born March 11, 1925 in Martin County, Kentucky, died in June of 2003 in Paintsville, Johnson County, and is buried in Conley Family Cemetery in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 63 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Edward Toble Lavander was the half-brother of Ella Webb.

According to his obituary, Edward Lavender (age 87), son of John and Susan Castle, was a retired worker for Mead Company and Big Sandy Hardware, and a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born July 8, 1896 in Johnson County, died February 10, 1984 in Magoffin County Health Care Center in Salyersville, and was buried in Tom Williams Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lemaster Lavender, in 1962. He was survived by 1 son, Stephen W. Lavender (of Delaware, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mariann Wallen (Clarksville, Tennessee), Edith Kays (Madison, Indiana), and Kitty B. Preston (Ypsilanti, Michigan); 10 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, June Lavender Conley (age 35), daughter of Toble and Grace Lemaster Lavender, was a resident of Volga at the time of her death. She was born June 6, 1922 in Johnson County, died April 10, 1958 in a local Johnson County hospital from cancer, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. She was survived by her husband, Oral Conley, whom she married 16 years prior. She was also survived by 4 sons, Oral Douglas Conley (living at home), Steven Donald Conley (at home), Delbert Paul Conley (at home), and Edward Darrel Conley (at home); 1 brother, Steven Lavender (of Columbus, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mary Ann Wallen (Clarksville, Tennessee), Edith Kase (Charleston, Indiana), and Kitty Preston (Ypsilanti, Michigan). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Oral Conley (age 90), son of the late Laney and Ethel Williams Conley, was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born November 17, 1921 in Magoffin County, died December 18, 2011 at home in Volga, and was buried in Conley Family Cemetery in Volga. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 wifes, June Lavender Conley and Cora Mae Moore Conley; 2 brothers, Everett Conley and Joe Conley; and 2 sisters, Jean Adams and Una Snyder. He was survived by 4 sons, Oral Douglas Conley (of West Union, Ohio), Stephen Donald Conley (Lakeland, Florida), Delbert Conley (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Edward Darrell Conley (Flat Gap); 3 daughters, Bonnie Spires (Traverse City, Michigan), Connie Powers (Flatwoods, Kentucky), and Ethel Mollette (Flat Gap); 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Cora Mae Moore Conley (age 78), daughter of Flem and Rebecca Taylor Moore, was born March 11, 1925 in Martin County, died in June of 2003 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Conley Family Cemetery at Stone Coal in Volga. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Derwood Smith; 1 son-in-law, Arch [Spires]; and 1 daughter-in-law, Deborah Conley. She was survived by her 2nd husband, Oral Conley; 4 sons, Oral Douglas (Liz) Conley (of West Union, Ohio), Stephen Donald (Cheryl) Conley (Lakeland, Florida), Delbert Paul Conley (Wittensville), and Edward Darrell (Linda) Conley (Flat Gap); 3 daughters, Bonnie June Spires (Mancelona, Michigan), Connie Beatrice (Charles) Powers (Flatwoods), and Ethel Mae (Denvil) Mollette); 3 brothers, Thurman Moore (Coal Water), Flem Moore Jr. (Waverly, Ohio), and Verman Moore (Naughtuck, West Virginia); 4 sisters, Oretha Rose (Columbus, Ohio), Frankie Jean Harmon (Columbus, Ohio), Geneva H. Starnes (Columbus, Ohio), and Gertie Smith (Martin County); 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of ORAL CONLEY and JUNE LAVENDER are:

    1. BONNIE JUNE CONLEY, m. ARCHIE SPIRES. He d. before 2003.
    2. ORAL DOUGLAS CONLEY, m. ELIZABETH MULLINS.
    3. CONNIE BEATRICE CONLEY, m. CHARLES RICHMOND POWERS.
    4. STEPHEN DONALD CONLEY, m. PAM JACKSON.
    5. DELBERT PAUL CONLEY, m. DEBORAH KATHERINE CASSIDY, daughter of CHARLES CECIL CASSIDY and EVELYN FINDLEY. She was b. March 8, 1953, d. July 31, 2001, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Deborah Katherine Cassidy Conley (age 48), daughter of Charles Cecil and Evelyn Findley Cassidy of New Albany, Indiana, was a speech pathologist for the Johnson County, Kentucky, school system. She was born March 8, 1953, died July 31, 2001 in Pikeville Methodist Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Delbert Paul Conley; 1 son, Michael Keith Conley (of Wittensville); and 1 sister, Deanna Cassidy (New Albany). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. EDWARD DARREL CONLEY, m. LINDA DANIELS.

    The child of ORAL CONLEY and CORA MAE MOORE is:

    1. ETHEL MAE CONLEY, m. DENVIL MOLLETTE.






EVERETT CONLEY, son of LANEY CONLEY and ETHEL WILLIAMS, was born March 4, 1923 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and died April 13, 2001 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. He married RUBY CRACE, daughter of ALBERT CRACE and CLARA LITTERAL. She was born about 1923 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 64 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Everitt Conley was born March 4, 1923 in Greenup County to Ethel Williams.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Crace was born in Magoffin County to Clara Litteral.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Everett Conley was born March 4, 1923, and died April 13, 2011. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

    The children of EVERETT CONLEY and RUBY CRACE are:

    1. DAVID CONLEY, m. KAREN LOUISE ENGLAND.
    2. CECIL CONLEY, m. JONDA RUTH MAY.
    3. SHEBONNIA CONLEY, m. MICHAEL LYNN GRIFFITH.

    (This information comes from David Conley and other sources)






JOSEPH JUNIOR CONLEY, son of LANEY CONLEY and ETHEL WILLIAMS, was born about 1926 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married BERNICE CLAIRE MCCOY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 64 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe J. Conley was born in Greenup County to Ethyl Williams.

    The children of JOE CONLEY and BERNICE MCCOY are:

    1. BRENDA GAYLE CONLEY, m. DONALD GLENN CLARK.
    2. BARBARA JOYCE CONLEY, m. DENNIS EDWARD PARKER.
    3. GARRY DEAN CONLEY, m. AMELIA SHELLY THURMAN.
    4. LARRY GENE CONLEY, m. GERANDA GAYLE LLOYD.
    5. JAMES DARRELL CONLEY.
    6. DONNA EDITH CONLEY.






FAY IRENE CONLEY, daughter of LANEY CONLEY and ETHEL WILLIAMS, was born about 1928 in Ohio. She married JOHN MARVIN ADAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 64 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of FAY CONLEY and JOHNNY ADAMS are:

    1. PHYLLIS JOY ADAMS, m. HERMAN CANTRELL.
    2. KENNETH RAY ADAMS.
    3. RONALD ALFRED ADAMS, m. CONNIE PERKINS.
    4. JOHNNY LYN ADAMS, m. CLOTINE PENNINGTON.
    5. PATRICIA FAYE ADAMS.






BURNIE CONLEY, son of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born January 24, 1897 in Nehemiah, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 4, 1980 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elzie Conley Cemetery in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) ZYLPHA GULLETT, daughter of JOSEPH H. GULLETT and ADALINE BLANTON, about 1920. She was born February 21, 1903 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 22, 1946 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (2) ADDIE LOU H. TACKETT, October 18, 1952. She was born October 6, 1900, died January 24, 1985, and is buried in Elzie Conley Cemetery in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 65 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Burnie Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed, that his closest relative was "William Wallace Conley Father" of Wheelersburg, Kentucky, and that he was born January 24, 1897 in Nehemiah, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Burnie Conley lived from January 24, 1897 to March 4, 1980, and was buried in Elzie and Gracie Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Addie Lou H. Tackett Conley lived from October 6, 1900 to January 24, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Burnie Conley was born January 24, 1897, and died in March of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Burnie Conley died March 4, 1980 in Magoffin County at the age of 83. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Zilpha Conley died May 22, 1946 in Paintsville Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as February 21, 1903, her marital status as married, her husband as Burnie Conley, her parents as Joseph Gullett (b. Magoffin County) and Adlean Blanton (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Burnie Conley of Falcon, Kentucky, and the burial place as Falcon.

According to her obituary, Zilphia Conley (age 43), wife of Burnie Conley of Falcon, Kentucky, died May 22, 1946 following a Caesarian section. A baby boy born to her was reported to be getting along satisfactorily. She had 8 other children. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Burnie Conley is listed as the head of the household for family #298 (the houses aren't numbered), he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Zilpha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 27), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Vernie M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 years 4 months), and Nellie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months). They are living next to Burnie's sister Dora.

    The children of BURNIE CONLEY and ZYLPHA GULLETT are:

    1. MARTHA CONLEY, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. HAGER BORDERS.
      Notes: Hager Borders is possibly the son of Coy Borders and Okie Williams.
    2. WILLIAM E. CONLEY, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY COLLINSWORTH.
    3. VERNIE MARIE CONLEY, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. RAY KENSLOW.
    4. NELLIE M. CONLEY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. CLAUDE HAMILTON.
    5. JAMES OWEN "BUCK" CONLEY, m. RUBY EVELYN BLAIR.
    6. OVA C. CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DORTHENE ADAMS.
    7. NEVON C. CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RUTH ANN BLAIR, daughter of HOMER BLAIR and PEARLIE CRACE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nevon C. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Zylpha Gullett.
    8. BETTY ROSE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW JACKSON WALLACE JR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty R. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Zilpha Gullett.






JAMES OWEN "BUCK" CONLEY, son of BURNIE CONLEY and ZYLPHIA GULLETT, was born May 13, 1930 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died April 6, 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He married RUBY EVELYN BLAIR, daughter of DEXTER BLAIR and BESSIE MAE HITCHCOCK.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 65 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Bessie Mae Hitchcock was the daughter of General Hitchcock and Mary Ann Frazier. Dexter Blair was the son of William Smith Blair and Sarah Ann Blair.

According to his obituary, James Conley (age 68), son of the late Burnie and Zetephia Gullett Conley, was born May 13, 1930 in Magoffin County, died April 6, 1999 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Ruby Blair Conley; 2 sons, Freddie Conley and Stanley Conley; 3 daughters, Vickie Fairchild, Brenda Conley, and Lovena Sue Martin; 1 brother, Nevon Conley; and 4 sisters, Marie Kenslow, Martha Borders, Nellie Hamilton, and Betty Rose Wallace. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of BUCK CONLEY and RUBY BLAIR are:

    1. JAMES RANDALL CONLEY, b. June 18, 1951, Leander, Kentucky, d. February 13, 1955.
    2. TIMMY LOWELL CONLEY, b. November 9, 1952, Falcon, Kentucky, d. March 18, 1953.
    3. FREDDIE GLENN CONLEY, m. MARY JONES.
    4. VICKIE LYNN CONLEY, m. ROBERT FAIRCHILD, son of MARY CHARLOTTE BLAIR and RAYMOND FAIRCHILD.
    5. BRENDA K. CONLEY.
    6. STANLEY E. CONLEY, m. TERESA BALDWIN, daughter of RAYMOND BALDWIN and LOVELLA MAE BLAIR.
    7. LOVENA SUE CONLEY, m. (1) CLIFFORD COLLINS, m. (2) (unknown first name) MARTIN.
      Notes: "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky" has Lovena Sue Conley's husband listed as Clifford Collins when it was printed in 1984. When her father died in 1999, her name is listed as Lovena Sue Martin.






CORA CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born March 9, 1883 in Kentucky, died November 29, 1933 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married LEANDER COX "LEE" MONTGOMERY February 26, 1908 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born August 24, 1880 in Kentucky, and died October 22, 1958 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Lee Montgomery married (2) VESTA PRATER. She was born about 1896 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 65), Cora Conley was born March 9, 1883, and died November 29, 1933. She married Lee Montgomery.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eva Rigsby was born August 29, 1918 in Magoffin County to Bessie Prater, Mella Rigsby was born in 1921 in Magoffin County to Vestie Prater, and Orbin Rigsby was born in 1923 in Magoffin County to Vesta Prater.

When Leander Cox Montgomery's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he lived in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that he was a laborer working for Penn Furniture Company in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Cora Montgomery of Falcon, and that he was born August 24, 1880. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Cora Conley married L. C. Montgomery on February 26, 1908 in Magoffin County at the home of Hala Conley. The witnesses were Clinton Borders and Pierce Conley, and the minister was S. M. Whitt.

According to her death certificate, Cora Conley Montgomery died November 29, 1933 in Magoffin County from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 9, 1883, her marital status as married, her husband as Lee C. Montgomery, her parents as W. W. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Mahala Caudill (b. Kentucky), the informant as L. C. Montgomery, and the burial place as Caudill Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cora Montgomery died November 29, 1933 in Magoffin County at the age of 50.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leander Montgomery died October 22, 1958 in Magoffin County at the age of 78. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On page 46 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Lee Montgomery is found living in the home of the James Roark family, whose daughter, Grace, will become Lee's sister-in-law. James W. Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #399, he's a farmer, born in March of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Virginia (wife, born in September of 1847 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 52, Harry B. (son, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Hattie (daughter, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Ida (daughter, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Gracie (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Lee Montgomery (servant, farm laborer, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Lee Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 27), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 [hard to read]), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Lee C. Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's a logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Evaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 77-6B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Lee Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Vesta (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 44), Eva Rigsby (step-daughter, single, helper at the house, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mella (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Orbin (step-son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The child of CORA CONLEY and (unknown) is:

    1. ALMA CONLEY, b. January 21, 1904, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1954, buried in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW J. NEWMAN.

    The children of CORA CONLEY and LEE MONTGOMERY are:

    1. EVALINE MONTGOMERY, b. February 20, 1909, Kentucky, d. May 28, 1970, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Richmond Dale, Ross County, Ohio, m. HIRAM "RED" MONTGOMERY.
    2. SAMUEL MONTGOMERY, b. February 20, 1909, Kentucky, d. February 1986, m. (1) DELLA MAE HOWARD, m. (2) ADA MAE KEETON, m. (3) THEDA GAIL HOWINGTON.
      Notes: Evaline and Samuel Montgomery were twins.
    3. NORMA MONTGOMERY, b. January 14, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma Montgomery was born January 14, 1913 in Magoffin County to Cora Conley.
    4. CLASIE MONTGOMERY, b. July 4, 1917, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 4, 1917, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in A. H. Caudill Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, Clasie Montgomery was born and died in 1917. According to a death certificate, there was a child who was stillborn on July 4, 1917 in State Road Fork to L. C. Montgomery and Cara Conley. This child wasn't named on this certificate.






ALMA CONLEY, daughter of CORA CONLEY and (unknown), was born January 21, 1904 in Kentucky, died November 12, 1954, and is buried in Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW J. NEWMAN, son of WILLARD H. NEWMAN and HESTER ANN BROWN. He was born December 29, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died September 18, 1970 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, and is buried in Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky. Andrew Newman married (1) MALLIE CASEBOLT. She was born March 15, 1891 in Kentucky, died April 5, 1923, and is buried in Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 66 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, Wilard H. Newman [sic] died December 301, 1948 in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky, from coronary thrombosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as May 30, 1868, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Leda Mitchell Newman (age 60), his occupation as business mane, his parents as James Newman (b. Floyd County) and Martha Hall Newman (b. Floyd County), the informant as George Newman of Hi Hat, and the burial place as Hi Hat.

According to her death certificate, Hester Ann Brown Newman died February 25, 1921 in Clear Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, from cancer of the womb. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 25, 1870, her marital status as married, her parents as John Brown (b. Kentucky) and Jane Newsom (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. H. Newman, and the burial place as James Newman Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hester Newman was born August 8, 1915 in Floyd County to Mallie Casebolt, Joe Newman was born March 15, 1917 in Floyd County to Mollie Casebolt, and Esther B. Newman was born October 18, 1918 in Floyd County to Mallie Casebolt.

When Andy Newman's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 9, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born December 29, 1891. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair.

When Andrew Jackson Newman's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Highland County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in White Oak Township in Hillsboro, Highland County, that his closest relative was Alma Newman, and that he was born December 29, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 205 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Alma Newman lived from January 21, 1904 to November 12, 1954, and was buried in Newman Cemetery in Hi Hat, Floyd County, Kentucky, that Andy J. Newman lived from December 29, 1891 to September 18, 1970, was buried in same cemetery, and that Mallie Newman lived from March 15, 1891 to April 5, 1923, and was buried in the same cemetery. They all have a common headstone, as well as separate headstones.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, A. Newman was born December 29, 1891, and died in September of 1970. He received his Social Security card in 1956 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Andrew J. Newman was born about 1892, and died September 18, 1970 in Greenfield, Highland County, at the age of 78. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 101 (Painter Harve) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Willard Neum is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in May of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in July of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 29), William J. (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Andy J. (son, born in December of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Perley (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 59 (Painter Harve) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Willard Newman is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Hester A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 39), Andy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Pearla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), Willie Newman (head of family #200, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage married for 0 years, age 20), and Sarah Newman (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 20).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 12 (Cleare Creek) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), A. J. Newman is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Malley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Jannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months). Andy's parents are in house #66.

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 68-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Andrew J. Newman is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 26), Janice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months), and Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

    The children of ALMA CONLEY and ANDY NEWMAN are:

    1. PAUL EDWARD NEWMAN, b. July 23, 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1983.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Newman was born July 23, 1928 in Floyd County to Alma Conley.
    2. LEROY NEWMAN, b. 1929, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lee R. Newman was born in Floyd County to Alma Conley.
    3. ROBERT TODD NEWMAN, b. Lewis County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert T. Newman was born in Lewis County to Alma Conley.
    4. WILLIAM FRANKLIN NEWMAN, b. Lewis County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William F. Newman was born in Lewis County to Alma Conley.
    5. ESTILL TILLMAN NEWMAN, b. Fleming County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estill T. Newman was born in Fleming County to Alma Conley.
    6. HESTER CORRINE NEWMAN, b. Fleming County, Kentucky, m. CARL WILLOWGHBY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hester C. Newman was born in Fleming County to Alma Conley.
    7. RUSSEL KENNETH NEWMAN, m. ROSALIND WEIBLEY.
    8. MARY LOUISE NEWMAN, m. FOREST THOMPSON.
    9. SHIRLEY ANN NEWMAN, m. RICHARD RHOADS.
    10. DORA FRANCIS NEWMAN, m. DARRELL WARMOCK JR.
    11. LILY MAE NEWMAN, m. GARY SHROUT.






JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born April 13, 1879 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 21, 1957 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married STELLA SARAH COOPER, daughter of RICHARD LEE COOPER and KATHERINE SALYER, April 22, 1899 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born December 19, 1879 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 2, 1961 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 67 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Richard Lee Cooper was the brother of Thomas B. Cooper and Archibald Prater Cooper. They are reported to be the sons of David M. Cooper and Celia Prater.

Stella Cooper Conley says that she was on her 2nd marriage in the 1910 census.

According to Kentucky birth records, William H. Cooper was born March 13, 1861 in Magoffin County to R. L. Coopper (b. Morgan County) and Katharine Salyer (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Frank Conley married Stella Cooper April 22, 1899 in Magoffin County at the home of N. P. Cooper. The witnesses were Frank Adams and Alexander May, and the minister was J. D. Bayes.

When John Franklin Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1912 [mistake] in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer and a carpenter working for Corbin Oil Co. in Beattyville, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Stella Conley of Bloomington, Magoffin County, and that he was born April 13, 1879. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John F. Conley died May 21, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 79. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella C. Conley died February 2, 1961 in Boyd County at the age of 80. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Precinct 2 - Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Lee Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #275, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Newton (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Jasper (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Wesly (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ashland (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Sariah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's a farmer, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Herhle (son, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to Stella's brother, Newton. Stella's widowed father is living with Newton.

On page 29 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 30), Hershall (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Romey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Orten (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Eddison (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month), and Herman Conley (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rhom [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Orton (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Edison (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Majie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alec (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Katherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Velma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1930 census for District 10-5 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), John F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #303, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 51), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Alex (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Peachie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Katherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Velma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 10-7 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), John F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a carpenter with his own business, born in Kentucky, he was living in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 63), and Velma (daughter, single, not working, 7th grade education, age 20). They are living nest to daughter Madge.

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and STELLA COOPER are:

    1. HERSCHEL B. CONLEY, b. March 23, 1900, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 3, 1973, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, buried in Erlanger, Kenton County, Kentucky, m. MILDRED C. SOUDER.
    2. ROMA M. CONLEY, b. November 2, 1901, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1988, South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. OTTO BARNETT.
    3. ORTEN CONLEY, b. August 16, 1903, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 25, 1929, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    4. CLARA CONLEY, b. August 16, 1905, Kentucky, d. September 12, 1994, Deer Park, Hamilton County, Ohio, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. SAMUEL RICE.
    5. HOBERT CONLEY, b. June 23, 1907, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1992, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. FRANCES RICE.
    6. EDISON D. CONLEY, b. March 16, 1909, Kentucky, d. June 17, 1960, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. OLA E. FERGUSON.
    7. MADGE L. CONLEY, b. September 2, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 3, 1994, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Boyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES RAY HENSLEY.
    8. ALEX CONLEY, b. February 2, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 17, 1981, Goshen, Clermont County, Ohio, buried in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio, m. ROSELLA M. HOPPERTON.
    9. VIRGINIA CONLEY, b. February 8, 1915, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1978 in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky, m. (1) JAMES E. WITTE, m. (2) WILLIAM KEMPER.
    10. MARY CATHERINE CONLEY, b. April 27, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1998, Campbell County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT LEE WITTE.
    11. VELMA CONLEY, b. November 15, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1999, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. FRANK EDWARD STAKLEY.






SAMUEL MONTGOMERY, son of CORA CONLEY and LEANDER COX "LEE" MONTGOMERY, was born February 20, 1909 in Kentucky, and died in February of 1986. He married (1) DELLA MAE HOWARD. He married (2) ADA MAE KEETON. He married (3) THEDA GAIL HOWINGTON, daughter of HENRY S. HOWINGTON and ETTA R. PRATER. She was born July 4, 1925 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 16, 1998 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bluegrass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 65), Sam Montgomery married (1) Della Mae Howard. He married (2) Ada Mae Keeton. He married (3) Theda Gail Howington.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Theda G. Howington was born July 4, 1925 in Magoffin County to Etta Prater.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sam Montgomery was born February 20, 1909, and died in February of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Samuel Montgomery died February 8, 1986 in Johnson County at the age of 76. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Theda Prater Howington Montgomery (age 72), daughter of the late Henry Howington and Etta Prater, was a resident of Salyersville at the time of her death. She was born July 4, 1925 in Magoffin County, died January 16, 1998 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Blugrass Cemetery in Salyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Montgomery. She was survived by 2 granddaughters, Sandra Lee Preston (of Portsmouth, Ohio) and Hattie Gayle Bacon (Prestonsburg); and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Theda G. Montgomery was born July 4, 1925, and died January 16, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Theda H. Montgomery died January 16, 1998 in Salyersville at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.






ORTEN CONLEY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born August 16, 1903 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 25, 1929 in Patton Mill, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 67), "Orton" Conley was married in 1926 to Ollie Walker, but his marital status was listed as single on his death certificate.

According to his death certificate, Orten Conley died September 25, 1929 in Patton Mill, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a broken neck and crushed head and shoulder due to an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as McGoffin County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 16, 1903, his marital status as single, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Frank Conley (b. McGoffin County) and Stella Cooper (b. McGoffin County), the informant as Frank Conley of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Orten Conley died September 25, 1929 in Boyd County at the age of 26.






CLARA CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born August 16, 1905 in Kentucky, died September 12, 1994 in Deer Park, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Bayless Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married SAMUEL RICE, son of JAMES RICE and MARY F. TINSLEY, August 11, 1923. He was born April 7, 1901 in Boyd County, Kentucky, died May 22, 1967 in St. Bernard, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Bayless Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 67 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, James Rice died March 23, 1928 in Rice, Boyd County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 25, 1859, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Sam Rice (b. Virginia) and Mary Smith (b. unknown), the informant as Sam Rice of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bayless Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Mary F. Tinsley Rice died January 28, 1928 in Rice, Boyd County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Boyd County, her age as 63, her marital status as married, her parents as Arthur Tinsley (b. England) and Mahaley Dalton (b. Boyd County), the informant as James Rice of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Bayless Cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Clara Rice lived from 1905 to 1994, and was buried in Bayless Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Samuel Rice lived from 1901 to 1967, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clara Rice was born August 16, 1905, and died September 12, 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Clara Conley Rice was born August 16, 1905 in Kentucky, and died September 12, 1994 in a long-term care facility in Deer Park, Hamilton County, at the age of 89. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as Cooper, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sam Rice was born April 7, 1901, and died in May of 1967. He received his Social Security prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sam Rice was born about 1901, and died May 22, 1967 at home in St. Bernard, Hamilton County, age the age of 66. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Normal) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), James Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #572, he's not working, born in Ohio, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 27 yearrs, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 45), Wirt (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 25), Laura (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 23), and Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 91-98 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1940), Sam Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a service man for a furnace company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed is Clara (wife, solderer for a radio manufacturer, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 34).

    The child of CLARA CONLEY and SAM RICE is:

    1. WURT RICE, b. December 6, 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. July 24, 1928, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wirt Rice was born December 6, 1927 in Boyd County to Clora Conley.
      According to his death certificate, Wert Rice died July 24, 1928 in Ashland from acute gastro enteritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boyd County, his birth date as December 6, 1927, his parents as Sam Rice (b. Boyd County) and Clara Connley [sic] (b. Boyd County), the informant as Sam Rice of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bayless Cemetery.






EDISON D. CONLEY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born March 16, 1909 in Kentucky, died June 17, 1960 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married OLA E. FERGUSON, daughter of THOMAS ISAAC FERGUSON and THURSA BURCHWELL, May 4, 1929. She was born November 15, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 4, 1995 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 68 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Ola Ferguson was the sister of Mausie Ferguson.

Thursa Burchwell was the sister of Minnie Apli Burchwell.

Thomas Ferguson's name is listed as Isaac T. Ferguson on page 27 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky, Isac T. Ferguson on page 49 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky, and as Thomas Isaac Ferguson on his World War I draft registration card. His father's name is listed as Powell in 1880, and as James P. on Thomas' death certificate - James Powell Ferguson. Thomas is 2 years old in 1880.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ola Ferguson was born November 15, 1913 in Johnson County to Thursa Burchwell.

According to his death certificate, Thomas I. Ferguson died August 30, 1928 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the bowels. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his age as 64, his marital status as married, his parents as James P. Ferguson (b. Kentucky) and Syntha Lemaster (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ova Ferguson of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Thursa Burchwell Ferguson died August 25, 1941 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 22, 1880, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Tom Ferguson, her parents as Edmon Burchwell [Edmond Burchwell] (b. Virginia) and Mahalie Roland [Mahala Jane Rowland] (b. Virginia), the informant as Mrs. Eidson Conley [sic] of Ashland, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Edison Conley was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Ola E. Conley was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edison Conley was born March 16, 1909, and died in June of 1960.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edison D. Conley died June 17, 1960 in Boyd County at the age of 51. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ola Conley was born November 15, 1913, and died October 4, 1995. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Ola E. Conley died October 4, 1995 in Greenup County at the age of 81. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death. According to another, Ola E. Conley died October 4, 1995 in Ashland, but was living in Greenup County at the time.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Thomas I. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Thursa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Ova A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Charley H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Peggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hestry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Kerman (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 35 of the 1940 census for District 10-33 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15 & 16, 1940), Edison Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #331, he's an operator in the "By-Product" industry, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Ola (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 26), and Malcom E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to Ola's widowed mother, who's living with Ola's brother, Kerman.

    The children of EDISON CONLEY and OLA FERGUSON are:

    1. AUDRIENNE SUE CONLEY, b. March 2, 1931, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1931, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Andirenne S. Conley was born March 2, 1931 in Kenton County to Ola Ferguson.
      According to her death certificate, Audrienne Conley died September 23, 1931 in Covington from intestinal toxemia with colitis and malnutrition. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kenton County, her birth date as March 2, 1931, her parents as Edison Conley (b. Kentucky) and Ola Ferguson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Edison Conley, and the burial place as Catlettsburg.
    2. MALCOLM EDWARD CONLEY, b. 1933, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malcolm E. Conley was born in Kenton County to Ola Ferguson.






MADGE L. CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born September 2, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 3, 1994 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Neel Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married CHARLES RAY HENSLEY, son of HENRY W. HENSLEY and EDNA BOCOOK, March 30, 1931. He was born July 26, 1907 in Boyd County, Kentucky, died October 10, 1978 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Neel Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Edna Bocook's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificate of a set of twins that she gave birth to in 1911. Leslie, a son, lived for only a few hours. Lottie, his sister, lived for 7 days. They were born 2 months prematurely and their parents were listed as Henry W. Hensley and Edna Bocook.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maggy Conley was born September 1, 1911 in Magoffin County to Stella Cooper.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Madge Hensley was buried in Neel Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Charles Hensley was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Madge L. Hensley was born September 2, 1910, and died April 3, 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Madge L. Hensley was born September 2, 1910, and died April 3, 1994. Her last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Hensley was born July 26, 1907, and died in October of 1978. His last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charles R. Hensley died October 10, 1978 in Boyd County at the age of 71. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1910 census for District 15 (Driskill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Henry Hensley is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 38), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lon (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sam (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 15 (East Fork) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10 & 12, 1920), Henry W. Hensley is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Sam (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lon (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 10-5 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Henry R. Hensley is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a house carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 57), Charles (son, divorced, house carpenter, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 23).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 10-7 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Charles R. Hensley is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a truck driver for Semet Solvay, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 29), and Charles Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are living next to Madge's parents.

    The children of MADGE CONLEY and CHARLES HENSLEY are:

    1. CHARLES WILBURN HENSLEY, b. July 26, 1935, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. September 13, 2009, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. DONNA GAIL (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles W. Hensley was born July 26, 1935 in Boyd County to Madge Conley.
      According to his obituary, found on findagrave.com, Charles W. "Charlie" Hensley (age 74), son of the late Charles R. and Madge L. Conley Hensley, was a resident of Kenova, West Virginia, at the time of his death. He was born July 26, 1935 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died September 13, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Huntington, West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gail Hensley; 1 son, Charles W. Hensley; and an infant sister, Carol Sue Hensley. He was survived by 1 son, Bobby (Kelly) Hensley (of Huntington); 1 daughter, Karen (Glenn) Wheeler (Plain City, Ohio); 2 brothers, Edward (Sherry) Hensley (Huntington) and Jack L. (Debbie) Hensley (Greensburg, Pennsylvania); 1 sister, Marva Bellomy (Ceredo, West Virginia); 6 grandchildren; and 1 grandchild.
    2. CAROL SUE HENSLEY, b. October 6, 1938, England Hill, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1938, England Hill, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Neal Cemetery, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Carol Sue Hensley died October 6, 1938 in England Hill the results of being born prematurely. She was only alive for 5 hours. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Charles Hensley (b. Boyd County) and Madge Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Chas. Hensley of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, and the burial place as Neal Cemetery.
    3. MARVETTA HENSLEY, b. Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES BELLAMY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marva E. Hensley was born in Boyd County to Madge Conley.
    4. JACK LEE HENSLEY, b. Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DEBBIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackie L. Hensley was born in Boyd County to Madge Conley.
    5. EDWARD ROGER HENSLEY, b. October 6, 1947, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. August 28, 2010, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. SHERRY HIX KAIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edward R. Hensley was born October 6, 1947 in Boyd County to Madge Conley.
      According to his obituary, found on findagrave.com, Edward Roger Hensley (age 62), son of the late Charles Ray and Madge Conley Hensley, was born October 6, 1947 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, died August 28, 2010 in Emogen Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntingon, West Virginia, and was buried in Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Charles Wilbur Hensley; and an infant sister, Carol Sue Hensley. He was survived by his wife, Sherry Hix Kain Hensley; 1 son, Mark (Natasha) Hensley (of Fort Gay, West Virginia); 1 daughter, Jeannie (Damon) Nunnaly (Ashland, Kentucky); 2 step-sons, Davie Kain (Huntington) and Steve Barnette (Snyder, Texas); 1 brother, Jack (Debbie) Hensley (Greensburg, Pennsylvania); 1 sister, Marva Bellomy (Ceredo, West Virginia); and 3 grandchildren.






ALEX CONLEY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born February 2, 1913 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died July 17, 1981 in Goshen, Clermont County, Ohio, and is buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio. He married ROSELLA M. HOPPERTON, daughter of ALONZO "LONNIE" HOPPERTON and CARRIE M. MULLINS. She was born March 30, 1917 in Boone County, Kentucky, and died October 27, 1996 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to the 1900 census [page 8 of the 1900 census for District 59 (Crittenden) in Grant County, Kentucky], Lonnie Hopperton's father's father was from England.

Alex and Rosella had a child who was born prematurely on October 17, 1942 in Covington and lived for only a few hours. The death certificate was signed by Mrs. Lonnie Hopperton. The child was unnamed on the death certificate but there is a birth record for a Mary E. Conley who was born to Rosella Hopperton on the same day.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elick Conley was born February 2, 1913 in Magoffin County to Estella Cooper.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rosella M. Hopperton was born March 30, 1917 in Boone County to Carrie Mullins.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Alex Conley lived from February 2, 1913 to August 17, 1981, and was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alex Conley was born February 2, 1913, and died in July of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Goshen, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alex Conley was born about 1913 in Kentucky, and died July 17, 1981 in Clermont County Mercy Hospital in Clermont County, at the age of 68. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rosella Conley was born March 30, 1917, and died October 27, 1996. Her last place of residence was in Latonia, Kenton County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rosella M. Conley died October 27, 1996 in Covington, Kenton County, at the age of 79. She was living in Kenton County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 143 (Stephenson) in Kenton County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 13, & 14, 1920), Lonnie Hopperton is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Carrie M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Rosetta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), Elza E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Raymond Mullins (brother-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Garl Percifull (hired man, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 8-9 (Walton) in Boone County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Lonnie Hopperton is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 30), Rosella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Els (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruby M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Harry W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1940 census for District 91-101B (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 28, 1940), Alex Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #251, he's an apprentice for a heating and furnace company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Kenton County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Rosella (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Boone County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 23), and Joe Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 1.

    The children of ALEX CONLEY and ROSELLA HOPPERTON are:

    1. JOE ED CONLEY, b. 1938, Boone County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe E. Conley was born in Boone County to Rosella Hofferton.
    2. SAMUEL EDWARD CONLEY, b. April 28, 1941, Boone County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1941, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, buried in Walton, Boone County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Samuel Edward Conley died May 17, 1941 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is hard to read. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boone County, his birth date as April 28, 1941, his parents as Alex Conley (b. Magoffin County) and Rozella Hopperton (b. Boone County), the informant as Alex Conley, and the burial place as Walton.
    3. CARY CONLEY.
    4. PHILLIP WAYNE CONLEY.
    5. SHIRLEY CONLEY.






VIRGINIA CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born February 7, 1915 in Kentucky, and died January 12, 1978 in Fort Thomas, Covington County, Kentucky. She married (1) JAMES E. WITTE, son of CHARLES CARL BEONARD WITTE and EMMA L. WARE. He was born October 29, 1902, and died November 13, 1958 in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM KEMPER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Virginia Conley's sister, Mary, married Charles Witte's brother, Robert.

James Witte's mother's last name was determined by finding his brother Robert's birth record. Emma L. Ware is found living with her parents - E. L. Ware and Ruth A. Peak - on page 35 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Belleview) in Campbell County, Kentucky. She is 3 years old. Ruth's mother, Emeline Peak, is also living in that house.

According to his death certificate, Charles Carl Beornard Witte died January 9, 1924 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Cincinnati, his birth date as May 12, 1856, his occupation as tool works millwright, his marital status as married, his father as John Witte (b. Germany), his mother's maiden name as unknown (b. Germany), the informant as A. C. Dobbling of Bellevue, Kentucky, and the burial place as Evergreen Cemetery. Charles' mother's name was Louise, as can be found on page 25 of the 1880 census for District 50 (Cold Spring) in Campbell County, Kentucky.

Charles, Emma, and their daughter, Ruth, are found on pages 15 & 16 of the 1900 census for District 8 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio. They are living in the same house as Charles' brother, Lewis.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virginia Kemper was born February 7, 1915, and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virginia Kemper died January 12, 1978 in Campbell County at the age of 62. She was living in Campbell County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James E. Witte died November 13, 1958 in Campbell County at the age of 55. He was living in Campbell County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 14 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Charles B. Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's an elavator machinest, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Emma L. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 32), Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), Carl (son, born in Ohio, age 9), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Charles Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated January 11, 1920), Charles Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a millright for a tool company, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 42), Carl L. (son, born in Ohio, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), John B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 19-2 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Emma L. Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #224, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are James E. (son, single, furnace worker in a heating plant, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Robert L. (son, single, truck maker for a truck company, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 19-1 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Emma Lee Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #291, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 63 years old. Also listed are James E. (son, married, salesman for a heating company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 37), and Virginia (daughter-in-law, married, clerk for a heating company, she was living in Visalia, Kenton County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26).






MARY CATHERINE CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born April 27, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 17, 1998 in Campbell County, Kentucky. She married ROBERT LEE WITTE, son of CHARLES CARL BEONARD WITTE and EMMA L. WARE. He was born May 14, 1908 in Campbell County, Kentucky, and died April 25, 1985 in Campbell County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Mary Conley's sister, Virginia, married Robert Witte's brother, Charles.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary C. Conley was born April 27, 1917 in Magoffin County to Estella Cooper.

According to Kentucky birth records, Robert Lee Witte was born May 14, 1908 in Campbell County to Charles B. Witte and Emma Ware.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary C. Witte died May 17, 1998 in Campbell County at the age of 81. She was living in Campbell County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Witte was born May 14, 1908, and died in April of 1985. His last place of residence was in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert L. Witte died April 25, 1985 in Campbell County at the age of 76. He was living in Campbell County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 14 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Charles B. Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's an elavator machinest, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Emma L. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 32), Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), Carl (son, born in Ohio, age 9), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Charles Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated January 11, 1920), Charles Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a millright for a tool company, born in Ohio, parents born in Germany, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 42), Carl L. (son, born in Ohio, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), John B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 19-2 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Emma L. Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #224, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are James E. (son, single, furnace worker in a heating plant, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Robert L. (son, single, truck maker for a truck company, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 19-3 (Newport) in Campbell County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Robert Witte is listed as the head of the household for house #446, he's a machinist in a rolling mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), Ralph Wilson (son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 7), and Eddie Wilson (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of MARY CONLEY and ROBERT WITTE are:

    1. PATRICIA ANN WITTE, b. Kenton County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patricia A. Witts was born in Kenton County to Mary Conley.
    2. JAMES ROBERT WITTE, b. Kenton County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Witte was born in Kenton County to Mary Conley.






VELMA CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN CONLEY and STELLA SARAH COOPER, was born November 15, 1919 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died September 6, 1999 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married FRANK EDWARD STAKLEY, April 17, 1943. He was born May 11, 1911 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, died April 25, 1981 in West Virginia, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma Conley was born November 15, 1919 in Magoffin County to Estella Cooper.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Velma Stakely was born November 15, 1919, and died September 6, 1999. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Velma Stakely died September 6, 1999 in Ashland, Boyd County, at the age of 79. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frank Stakely was born July 11, 1911, and died in April of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Stakley died April 25, 1981 in West Virginia at the age of 69. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

    The children of VELMA CONLEY and FRANK STAKLEY are:

    1. VIRGINIA KAY STAKLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia Kay Stakley was born in Boyd County to Velma Conley.
    2. DONNA GAIL STAKLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donna G. Stakley was born in Boyd County to Velma Couley.
    3. FRANK E. STAKLEY, b. September 30, 1950, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1953, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank E. Stakley was born September 30, 1950 in Boyd County to Velma Conley.
      According to his death certificate, Frank Edward Stakley died January 15, 1953 in Ashland from bronchial pneumonia, measles, and dehydration. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ashland, his birth date as September 30, 1950, his parents as Frank Stakley and Velma Conley, the informant as Frank E. Stakley.
    4. STELLA MARGARET STAKLEY, b. June 27, 1952, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. June 24, 1983, Greenup County, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.
    5. JOHN ROBERT STAKLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John R. Stakley was born in Boyd County to Velma Conley.
    6. JAMES E. STAKLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Stakley was born in Boyd County to Velma Conley.






IDA MAY CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM WALLACE CONLEY and MAHALA ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born November 2, 1898 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 6, 1967 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. She married MARTIN VAN BUREN "BUREN" JACKSON, son of JOSEPHINE LITTERAL and GABRIEL JACKSON, about 1914. He was born August 7, 1893 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died June 17, 1980 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 69 & 551 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Martin Van Buren Jackson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Oil Springs, Kentucky, that he has a wife and 1 child, and that he was born August 7, 1894 in Oil Springs. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and light-colored hair.

When Martin Van Buren Jackson's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Edward C. Turner at Oakland Stock Farms in Franklin County, that he was living in Prairie Township, Franklin County, that the person who would always know his address was Arthur Pennington of Falcon, Kentucky, and that he was born August 6, 1894 in Magaffin, Kentucky [sic]. He was found to be 5 feet 4 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ida Jackson lived from November 2, 1898 to October 6, 1967, and was buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, and that Buren Jackson lived from August 7, 1893 to June 17, 1980, and was buried in Gardner Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ida M. Jackson was born about 1899, and died October 6, 1967 at home in Pike County at the age of 68. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Buren Jackson was born August 7, 1893, and died in June of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, his last residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and his last benefit was paid in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Buren Jackson was born about 1894 in Kentucky, and died June 17, 1980 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin County at the age of 86. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Burin Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Rubie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hanson (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living close to other members of Ida's family.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 44-7 (Hamilton Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Buron Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Ide (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 31), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hanson (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Orville E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Ode (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Buren Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 41), Ruby (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 22), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Orville Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Audie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Anna Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Marvin Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Earle (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Edwin Borders (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of IDA CONLEY and BUREN JACKSON are:

    1. RUBY JACKSON, b. May 2, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) WOODROW BORDERS, m. (2) FOREST GRUBAUGH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Jackson was born May 2, 1916 in Magoffin County to Ada Conley.
    2. HANSON JACKSON, b. June 19, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY.
    3. DORMAS JACKSON, b. 1921, d. 1929.
    4. ARNOLD JACKSON, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. MARY JORDAN.
    5. MARY JANE JACKSON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, Kentucky, m. JAMES L. HART.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary J. Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Ida Conley.
    6. ORVILLE LEE JACKSON, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. REBA OWENS.
    7. AUDIE JACKSON, b. 1929, Ohio, m. RUBY (unknown last name).
    8. ANNA LOU JACKSON, b. May 12, 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1983, m. EUDELL PENNINGTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Jackson was born May 12, 1933 in Magoffin County to Ida Conley.
    9. MARVIN RAY JACKSON, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JANE FORD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin R. Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Ida Conley.
    10. JOSEPHINE JACKSON, b. 1938, Kentucky, m. HERSHELL MONTGOMERY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Mahala J. Jackson who was born in 1938 in Magoffin County to an Ida Conley.
    11. EARLE JACKSON, b. 1939, Kentucky.
    12. DOROTHY ALLEEN JACKSON, b. March 11, 1940, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1940, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in A. H. Caudill Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Dorthy Alleen Jackson died March 14, 1940 in Magoffin County with no physician present. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as March 11, 1940, her parents as Buren Jackson (b. Magoffin County) and Ida Conley (b. Magoffin County), and the informant as Buren Jackson of Falcon, Kentucky.
    13. DIXIE AVANELLE JACKSON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) DALLAS POTTER, m. DENNIS ABERNATHY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie Avanelle Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Ida Conley.






FRANCIS "FANNY" CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH CONLEY and REBECCA CAUDILL, was born October 17, 1865 in Kentucky, died May 1, 1899, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married SAMUEL BRACKEN "BRACK" BORDERS, son of DAVID BORDERS and SARAH H. SALYER, March 10, 1889 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born in November of 1867 in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 20, 1938 in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Borders Cemetery in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Brack Borders married (2) MARY ELIZABETH CAUDILL, daughter of MARY JANE WHITT and SAMUEL CAUDILL about 1900. She was born May of 1878 in Kentucky, and died about 1906 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (3) RHODA ELLEN ADAMS, daughter of SARAH CAUDILL and DANIEL RICHARD ADAMS, about 1907. She was born about 1878 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 70 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Samuel Borders was born September 14, 1867 in Cyrus, Kentucky, but the 1900 census for Magoffin County has his birth date as November of 1866. He's 2 years old in the 1870 census, making the 1867 date look correct. That book also says that Fanny and Brack were married on March 10, 1887, but their marriage certificate clearly shows that they were married on March 10, 1889.

According to their marriage certicate, Francis Conley married Bracken Borders March 10, 1889 in Magoffin County. The witnesses were W. W. Conley and George Conley, and the minister was D. Borders.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Francis "Fanny" Borders was buried in Caudill Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Samuel Bracken Borders was buried in Borders Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

On page 44 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Samuel B. Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #401, he's a farmer, born in November of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married less than a year, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 22), Patrick (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Pattie (daughter, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Patton (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Ella (daughter, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Dixon (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Brackin Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Rhoda E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 32), Patton (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Dixon (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Sammy (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Emmanuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Brack Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Roda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Juley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sam (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Burtie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mannie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Bascom (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Brack Boarders is listed as the head of the household for house #170, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Rhodie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 52), and Bascum (son, born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living close to a few of their children.

    The children of FANNY CONLEY and BRACK BORDERS are:

    1. PATRICK H. BORDERS, b. July 7, 1888, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1974, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CINDA M. GEORGE.
    2. PATTIE BORDERS, b. February 14, 1890, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1955, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GARDNER BLANTON.
    3. PATTON BORDERS, b. August 8, 1892, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 28, 1971, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAURA LITTERAL.
    4. ELLA BORDERS, b. January 7, 1894, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1924, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JAMES TONY "TONE" CONLEY.
    5. PARIS BORDERS, b. 1897, d. 1897, buried in Borders Cemetery, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    6. DIXON BORDERS, b. October 1897, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 4, 1992, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, m. (1) ETHEL HOWARD, m. (2) LUCY DYER.

    The children of BRACK BORDERS and MARY CAUDILL are:

    1. COY BORDERS, b. November 9, 1900, Kentucky, d. March 13, 1983, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. OKIE WILLIAMS
    2. JULIA BORDERS, b. July 20, 1904, Kentucky, d. April 21, 1925, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Jesse Borders Cemetery, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Julia Borders died April 21, 1925 in Falcon from tuberculosis of the lungs. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as July 20, 1904, her marital status as married, her parents as Bracken Borders (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Caudill (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Bracken Borders of Falcon, Kentucky.
    3. SAMUEL BORDERS, b. April 9, 1904, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1972, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. JESSIE WILLIAMS.

    The children of BRACK BORDERS and RHODA ADAMS are:

    1. BERTHA BORDERS, b. October 29, 1906, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 19, 1984, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE W. TACKETT.
    2. EMMANUEL "MANUEL" BORDERS, b. January 15, 1909, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1989, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) GOLDIE MONTGOMERY, m. (2) ETHEL MAE COMBS.
    3. BASCOM BORDERS, b. 1912, Kentucky.






PATRICK H. BORDERS, son of FRANCIS "FANNY" CONLEY and SAMUEL BRACKEN "BRACK" BORDERS, was born July 7, 1888 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died July 5, 1974 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married CINDA M. GEORGE, daughter of HIRAM GEORGE and MARGARET BAYES, December 27, 1909 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born December 15, 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died June 27, 1982 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 70 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Hiram George (age 88), died June 14, 1947 in a local Johnson County, Kentucky, hospital, and was buried in Cyrus, Kentucky. He was survived by 1 son, Bradley George (of Ashland); and 2 daughters, Mrs. Cynthia Borders (with whom he made his Paintsville home) and Mrs. Emma May (of Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Margrett George died August 3, 1921 in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as April 4, 1866, her marital status as married, her parents as John Bays [John Bayes] (b. Magoffin County) and Nancy J. Cooper (b. Magoffin County), and the burial place as May Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Patrick Borders married Cindy George on December 27, 1909 in Magoffin County at the home of J. D. Bayes. The witnesses were Carl May and Bennie May, and the minister was J. D. Bayes.

When Patrick Borders' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cyprus, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 3 children, that he had been a non-commissioned officer in the 2nd Kentucky Infantry for 3 years, and that he was born July 7, 1888 in Falcon, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Patrick H. Borders lived from 1888 to 1974, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Cinda Borders lived from 1892 to 1982, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Patrick H. Borders (age 85), son of the late Bracken and Frances Conley Borders, had been employed as a teacher, salesman, and merchant and had served in the office of police judge for the city of Paintsville. He was also a commissioned Kentucky Colonel. He was born July 7, 1888, and died July 5, 1974 at home in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife of 65 years, Cindy Conley Borders; 1 son, Stanley Borders (of Madison, Virginia); 3 daughters, Mrs. Estalena Blair (Paintsville), Mrs. Mavis Patrick (Paintsville), and Mrs. Opal Bentley (Paintsville); 4 brothers, Dixon Borders (Salyersville), Coy Borders (Salyersville), Manuel Borders (Paintsville), and Bascom Borders (Cyrus); 1 sister, Mrs. Bertha Tackett (Wheelersburg); 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Patrick Bordens [sic] was born July 7, 1888, and died in July of 1974. His last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Patrick H. Borders died July 5, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 85. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Cinda George Borders (age 89), daughter of Hiram and Margaret Bayes George, was born December 15, 1892 in Magoffin County, died June 27, 1982 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Borders, on July 5, 1974. She was survived by 1 son, Stanley Borders (of Madison, Virginia); 3 daughters, Estalena Blair (Paintsville), Mavis Patrick (Paintsville), and Opal Clark (Ashland); 1 sister, Mrs. Allie Bottinjen (San Francisco, California); 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cinda Borders was born December 15, 1982, and died in June of 1982. Her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cinda Borders died June 27, 1982 in Johnson County at the age of 89. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Hirum George is listed as the head of the household for house #275, he's a farmer, born in May of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in September of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 5 are still living, age 33), Rosa (daughter, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Cindia M. (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Bradley (son, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Emma (daughter, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Elva (son, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Patrick Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Cinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), Patrick Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Cinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Estilena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie Mavis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Opal May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Patrick Barders is listed as the head of the household for house #389, he's a merchant in a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Cinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 37), Estalena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Willa Mavis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Opal M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ousley S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Robert L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 0 months).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Patrick Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a merchant with a retail store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Cinda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 47), Opal (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, 4 years of college, age 25), Stanley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Robert Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Hiram George (father-in-law, separated, not working, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 4th grade education, age 80).

    The children of PATRICK BORDERS and CINDA GEORGE are:

    1. ESTALENA BORDERS, b. January 27, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 2004, La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) SANFORD JEFFERSON WILLIAMS, m. (2) WILEY BLAIR.
    2. WILLA MAVIS BORDERS, b. November 23, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 19, 2002, Prestonsburg, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHESTER PATRICK.
    3. OPAL MAY BORDERS, b. July 5, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) IRA BENTLEY. He was b. March 10, 1917, Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She m. (2) CHAMP CLARK.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Ira Bentley (age 55), son of the late Martin and Angeline Bentley, was a native of Jenkins, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He died September 4, 1972 in Paintsville Hospital following a 4 year illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Opal Borders Bentley; 3 brothers, Russell Bentley (of Catlett, Virginia), Davis Bentley (Pennsylvania), and Jasper Bentley (Fontana, California); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Marie Parker (Suitland, Maryland) and Mrs. Opal Brumett (Manassas, Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. JOSEPHINE BORDERS, b. July 5, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josephene Borders was born July 5, 1914 in Magoffin County to Cinda George.
    5. DIMPLE BORDERS, b. April 14, 1918, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1918, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his/her death certificate, Dimple Borders was born 2 months prematurely and lived only for 2 days. The box were the sex should be filled in is blank. Also on this certificate, this child's birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, it's parents as Patrick Borders (b. Kentucky) and Cinda George (b. Kentucky), the informant as Clint Borders, and the burial place as Jesse Borders Graveyard in Cyrus, Kentucky.
    6. OUSLEY STANLEY BORDERS, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY STEWART.
    7. ROBERT LEE BORDERS, b. April 10, 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 8, 1956, buried in Mayo Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BETTY JEAN SALYER.
    8. CHARLESTENE BORDERS.
    9. GEORGENNE BORDERS, b. 1930.






STELLA MARGARET STAKLEY, daughter of VELMA CONLEY and FRANK EDWARD STAKLEY, was born June 27, 1952 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and died June 24, 1983 in Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Stella Stakley can be found on page 69 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stella M. Stakley was born June 27, 1952 in Boyd County to Velma Conley.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella M. Stakely died June 24, 1983 in Greenup County at the age of 30. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stella Stakely was born June 27, 1952, and died in June of 1983. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.






HANSON JACKSON, son of IDA MAY CONLEY and MARTIN VAN BUREN "BUREN" JACKSON, was born June 19, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA ELIZABETH CONLEY, daughter of BOYD CONLEY and DELLA BORDERS. She was born November 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 69 & 551 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hanson Jackson was born June 19, 1918 in Magoffin County to Ida Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha Conley was born November 5, 1917 in Magoffin County to Della Borders.






OUSLEY STANLEY BORDERS, son of PATRICK H. BORDERS and CINDA M. GEORGE, was born about 1924 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married DOROTHY STEWART, daughter of GRADEN ROBERT STEWART and ETTA OPAL SCOTT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 71 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stanley Borders was born in Magoffin County to Cinda G. Borders.

    The children of STANLEY BORDERS and DOROTHY STEWART are:

    1. KAREN ELAINE BORDERS, m. JERRY HUTCHINSON.
    2. MARK STANLEY BORDERS, m. JUDY L. SWINEY.
    3. LOIS LYNN BORDERS, m. GUY PARKEY WILLIAMS.
    4. STEPHEN PATRICK BORDERS.
    5. PHILLIP SCOTT BORDERS.






ROBERT LEE BORDERS, son of PATRICK H. BORDERS and CINDA M. GEORGE, was born April 10, 1926 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 8, 1956, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BETTY JEAN SALYER, daughter of RAY SALYER and EMERALD PICKLESIMER. She was born in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 71 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Borders was born in Magoffin County to Cinda George.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty J. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Emerald Picklesman.

    The children of ROBERT BORDERS and BETTY SALYER are:

    1. ROBERT LEE BORDERS JR., m. SHERRIE ANN BROOKS.
    2. PATRICIA RAE BORDERS, m. DANNY RAY MOORMAN.






PATTIE BORDERS, daughter of FRANCIS "FANNY" CONLEY and SAMUEL BRACKEN "BRACK" BORDERS, was born February 14, 1890, in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died August 2, 1955 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Borders Cemetery in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married GARDNER BLANTON, son of GRIGSBY BLANTON and MARY ALICE GULLETT, August 21, 1908 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born May 9, 1892 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1973 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Borders Cemetery in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 72 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Grigsby Blanton was the son of William Emerson Blanton and Elizabeth Pace.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Grigsby Blanton married Mary Alice Gullett on October 17, 1878 in Magoffin County at the home of William Gullett. The witnesses were J. W. Conley and George M. Whitt, and the minister was Henry Whitt.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Gardner Blanton married Pattie Borders August 21, 1908 in Magoffin County at the home of Brack Borders. The witnesses were Wiley Gullett and Cletus Blanton, and the minister was Nehemiah Crace.

When Gardner Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Falcon, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 3 children, that he was asking for exemption due to a physical disability, and that he was born May 9, 1892 in Falcon, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pattie Blanton died August 2, 1955 in Johnson County at the age of 65. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gardner Blanton was born May 9, 1892, and died in May of 1973. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 67 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1900), Grigsby Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #577, he's a day laborer, born in July of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in October of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 38), Dora (daughter, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Celus (son, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 18), Charlotte (daughter, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Addie (daughter, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and Gardner (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Gardner Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 18 years old. Also listed are Pattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Steward (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 17-19, 1920), Gardner Blantion is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Pattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Stewart (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Grigg (father, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63). They are living close to Pattie's brother Dixon.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Gardner Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a merchant in his own store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Pattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 39), Steward (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Richmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Gardner Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Pattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 50), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jimmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Joyce (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of PATTIE BORDERS and GARDNER BLANTON are:

    1. STEWART BLANTON, b. May 14, 1909, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1996, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) VIRGIE BLANTON, m. (2) TRESSIE BACK RISNER.
    2. GLADYS BLANTON, b. September 10, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1991, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) DON HAMPTON, m. (2) TAYLOR COLLINS.
    3. RAYMOND BLANTON, b. September 14, 1914, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) LEILA LITTERAL, m. (2) FANNIE BELLE MEADE.
    4. EDITH BLANTON, b. August 25, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES MULLINS.
    5. ROWLAND BLANTON, b. August 30, 1920, d. April 3, 1928, buried in Borders Cemetery, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roland Blanton was born August 30, 1920 in Magoffin County to Pattie Borders.
    6. RICHMOND BLANTON, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. TRIXIE HOWARD.
    7. RUSSELL BLANTON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GERTRUDE HUNLEY LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Pattie Borders.
    8. WAYNE PRATER BLANTON, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JEWELL FERGUSON.
    9. JIMMY ROGER BLANTON, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ANNALENE SPENCER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jimmie R. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Pattie Borders.
    10. JOYCE BLANTON, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DARREL PATRICK.






GLADYS BLANTON, daughter of PATTIE BORDERS and GARDNER BLANTON, was born September 10, 1911, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 6, 1991 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Tackett Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) MARDON "DON" HAMPTON, son of JOSEPH HAMPTON and ROSA SMITH, April 12, 1929. He was born September 7, 1908 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 22, 1943 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Tackett Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (2) TAYLOR COLLINS, son of WALKER COLLINS and EDITH GOBLE, January 29, 1949. He was born September 16, 1901 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 14, 1966 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 72 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Joseph Hampton was the son of Mathew Hampton and Mary "Polly" Gullett.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Blanton was born September 10, 1911 in Magoffin County to Pattie Borders.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Gladys B. Hampton lived from September 10, 1911 to November 6, 1991, and was buried in Tackett Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Don Hampton lived from September 7, 1908 to December 22, 1943, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gladys B. Collins was born September 10, 1911, and died November 6, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gladys B. Collins died November 6, 1991 in Ohio at the age of 80. She was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Gladys B. Blanton Collins was born September 10, 1911 in Kentucky, and died November 6, 1991 in Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 80. She was widowed and living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Don Hampton died December 22, 1943 near Salyersville, when he lost control of the truck that he was driving, and it overturned, breaking his neck. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 7, 1908, his marital status as married, his occupation as truck driver, his parents as Joe Hampton (b. Kentucky) and Rosa Smith (b. Kentucky), the informant as Raymond Blanton of Salyersville, and the burial place as Salyersville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dan Hampton died December 22, 1943 in Magoffin County at the age of 35. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to his obituary, Taylor Collins (age 65), son of the late Walker Collins and Edith Goble Collins Cornett of Prestonsburg, was a disabled miner. He was born September 16, 1901 in Van Lear, and died December 14, 1966 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lula Collins, on January 30, 1947. He was survived by his second wife, Gladys Collins, whom he married January 29, 1949 in Paintsville. He was also survived by 2 sons, William F. Collins (of Van Lear) and James O. Collins (Van Lear); 3 daughters, Mrs. Helen Hill (Van Lear), Mrs. Imogene Murphy (Van Lear), and Mrs. Marietta Fields (Wheelwright); 2 step-sons, Donald F. Hamton (Lexington) and Robert Hamton (Cincinnati, Ohio); 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Louis Trusty (Cincinnati) and Mrs. Bonnie Mills (Cincinnati); 1 brother, Albert Collins (Prestonsburg); and 1 sister, Mrs. Lucy McCoy (Crum, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Taylor Collins was born September 16, 1901, and died in December of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Taylor Collins died December 14, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 65. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Joseph Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 25), Mardont (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elmer Caudill (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Joe Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mardon (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Don Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a mail carrier for the government, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Gladys (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18), and Donald Forest (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living next to Don's step-brother, Elmer Caudill.

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Don Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a pick and shovel man for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Gladys (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 28), Donald F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Louise Carol (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of GLADYS BLANTON and DON HAMPTON are:

    1. DONALD FOREST HAMPTON, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARY RUTH PICKLESIMER, daughter of DORMAN PICKLESIMER and REBECCA SLONE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald F. Hampton was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Blanton.
    2. LOIS CAROL HAMPTON, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CHALMER TRUSTY, son of HOMER TRUSTY and LOUANNA BAILEY. He d. August 24, 1973, b. Tackett Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Golda Hampton was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Blanton.
    3. BONNIE FAYE HAMPTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RALPH MAX MILLS, son of DON MILLS and RUTH LAWRENCE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie F. Hampton was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Blanton.
    4. ROBERT NEIL HAMPTON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BARBARA LEE CLARK, daughter of AUSTIN CLARK and VIRGINIA KING.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert N. Hampton was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Blanton.






COY BORDERS, son of SAMUEL BRACKEN "BRACK" BORDERS and MARY ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born November 9, 1900 in Kentucky, and died March 13, 1983 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He married OKIE WILLIAMS, daughter of FARISH WILLIAMS and RHODA ELIZABETH ADAMS, about 1922. She was born November 5, 1905 in Kentucky, and died December 23, 1973 in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Notes: Okie Williams was the sister of Ethel Williams, Madge Ann Williams, Jessie Williams, and Eva Williams.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Coy Borders was born November 9, 1900, and died in March of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Coy Borders was born about 1901 in Kentucky, and died March 13, 1983 in Community Medical Center in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 82. He was widowed at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Okie Borders was born November 5, 1905, and died in December of 1973. Her last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Okie Borders died December 23, 1973 in Fayette County at the age of 69. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated Nay 2, 1910), Farish Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Roda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 32), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Vera (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Magie [Madge] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Oka [Okie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jessie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Coy Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Okie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 25), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Samie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), Hearl (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months), and Bracken F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). Coy's parents are in house #170.

    The children of COY BORDERS and OKIE WILLIAMS are:

    1. HAGER BORDERS, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hager Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.
      Hager Borders possibly married Martha Conley.
    2. SAMMY BORDERS, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samie Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.
    3. HAROLD BORDERS, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Herold Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.
    4. BRACKEN F. BORDERS, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BETTY RICE.
    5. MERRILL BORDERS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PHYLLIS RHEA CONLEY.
    6. MABLE A. BORDERS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mable A. Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.
    7. EARL BORDERS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.
    8. MERLINE BORDERS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marline Borders was born in Magoffin County to Okie Williams.






SAMUEL BORDERS, son of SAMUEL BRACKEN "BRACK" BORDERS and MARY ELIZABETH CAUDILL, was born April 9, 1904 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died April 10, 1972 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He married JESSIE WILLIAMS, daughter of FARISH WILLIAMS and RHODA ELIZABETH ADAMS. She was born January 25, 1908 in Kentucky, and died October 1, 1982 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

Notes: Jessie Williams was the sister of Ethel Williams, Madge Ann Williams, Okie Williams, and Eva Williams.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sam Borders was born April 9, 1904, and died in April of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Samie Borders was born about 1904 in Kentucky, and died April 10, 1972 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 68. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jessie Borders was born January 25, 1908, and died in October of 1982. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jessie T. Borders was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died October 1, 1982 in Community Medical Center in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 74. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated Nay 2, 1910), Farish Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Roda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 32), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Vera (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Magie [Madge] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Oka [Okie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jessie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Samie Boarders is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a crude oil pumper, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Jesse (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 22), and Aline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Sam's parents.

    The child of SAM BORDERS and JESSIE WILLIAMS is:

    1. ALINE BORDERS, b. 1929, Kentucky.






GENE ELWOOD FAIRCHILD, son of EUGENE WAYNE FAIRCHILD and ERIE BLANTON, was born November 23, 1941 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died September 12, 2000 in West Point, Hardin County, Kentucky. He married SAMMIE JEAN GREGORY.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gene E. Fairchild was born November 23, 1941 in Johnson County to Erie Blanton.

    The children of GENE FAIRCHILD and JEANNIE GREGORY are:

    1. GREGORY EDWARD FAIRCHILD, b. Jefferson County, Kentucky, m. (1) TERRI SHEVAN FRANCIS, m. (2) KIM (unknown last name).
    2. MICHAEL DEWAYNE FAIRCHILD, b. Jefferson County, Kentucky, m. CHRISTY EWING.

    (This information comes from Jeannie Gregory Fairchild and other sources)






GREGORY EDWARD FAIRCHILD, son of GENE ELWOOD FAIRCHILD and SAMMIE JEAN GREGORY, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married (1) TERRI SHEVAN FRANCIS. He married (2) KIMBERLY ANN KINNAMAN.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gregory Edward Fairchild was born in Jefferson County to Sammie J. Gregory.

    The child of GREGORY FAIRCHILD and TERRI FRANCIS is:

    1. ASHLEY FAIRCHILD.

    The children of GREGORY FAIRCHILD and KIM KINNAMAN are:

    1. AARON FAIRCHILD.
    2. KEELEY FAIRCHILD.
    3. KALLEIGH FAIRCHILD.

    (This information comes from Jeannie Gregory Fairchild and other sources)






MICHAEL DEWAYNE FAIRCHILD, son of GENE ELWOOD FAIRCHILD and SAMMIE JEAN GREGORY, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married CHRISTY EWING.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Michael Dewayne Fairchild was born in Jefferson County to Sammie J. Gregory.

    The children of MICHAEL FAIRCHILD and CHRISTY EWING are:

    1. MATT FAIRCHILD.
    2. JENNIFER FAIRCHILD.
    3. MICHAEL DEWAYNE FAIRCHILD JR.

    (This information comes from Jeannie Gregory Fairchild and other sources)







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