EMMA WILLIAMS, daughter of WILLIAM ALBERT WILLIAMS and NANCY M. "LINNIE" WITTEN, was born April 30, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 8, 1981 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married STEPHEN DOUGLAS FRAZIER, son of MARTIN L. FRAZIER and CLARINDA "CLARA" BROWN, about 1918. He was born May 30, 1897 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 6, 1992 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Clara Brown was the sister of Cynthia E. Brown and Hasten Lee Brown.

According to her obituary, Clara Brown Frazier (age 74) died December 11, 1942 at the Elna home of her son, Hampton. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 17, 1937. She was survived by 3 sons, Garland Frazier (of Sciotoville, Ohio), Hampton Frazier (Elna), and Steve Frazier (Elna); 2 daughters, Verdie Trimble (South Port, Kentucky) and Gladys Williams (Elna); 4 brothers, C. H. "Lum" Brown (Paintsville), Hasten Brown (Elna), Roscoe Brown (Elna), and Mont Brown (Waverly, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Holbrook (Red Bush, Kentucky), Mrs. Cynthia Pendleton (Hillsboro, Ohio), and Mrs. Amanda Pendleton (Portsmouth, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Stephen Douglas Frazier's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was unemployed, that his closest relative was Mart Frazier of Red Bush, Kentucky, that he was born May 30, 1897 in Red Bush, and that his father was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to her obituary, Emma Williams Frazier (age 83), daughter of Dr. Will and Linnie Witten Williams, was born April 30, 1898 in Johnson County, died July 8, 1981 at home in Flat Gap, and was buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap. She was survived by her husband, Stephen D. Frazier; 6 sons, Bruce Frazier (of Wabash, Indiana), James H. Frazier (Dayton, Ohio), Stephen D. Frazier Jr. (Dayton), William Frazier (Thelma, Kentucky), Eugene Frazier (Paintsville, Kentucky), and Foster Frazier (Paintsville); 4 daughters, Kathleen Denning (Dayton), Verda Gore (Ashland), Fanny Hood (Catlettsburg), and Ruby Marcum (Paintsville); 28 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma Frazier was born April 30, 1898, and died in July of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emma Frazier died July 8, 1891 in Johnson County at the age of 83. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stephen D. Frazier was born May 30, 1897, and died December 6, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Stephen D. Frazier died December 6, 1992 in Floyd County at the age of 95. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Flat Gap and was living in Floyd County at the time.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Martin L. Frazer is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in December of 1863 in Tennessee, parents born in Virginia, married for 12 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Clerinda (wife, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 32), Garland (son, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Verdie (daughter, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), James H. (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Stephen D. (son, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1910), Martin L. Frazier is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Clarrinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 40), Garland (son, born in Arkansas, age 20), Virdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Hampton (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Stephen (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Gladyst [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Stephen Frazier is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Clerie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Stephen's parents.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Stephen D. Frazier is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a driller in the oil and gas fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 31), Clara L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Foster (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ruby D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), and Verdie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Steven Douglas Frazier is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 41), Clara Linnie (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 21), Foster (son, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 20), Mary Cathaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 18), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 16), Robert Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 15), Ruby Randell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Verdie Earl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Steven Douglas Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), James Hasten (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), William Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Fanny Gaynell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

The children of EMMA WILLIAMS and STEPHEN FRAZIER are:
1. CLARA LINNIE FRAZIER, b. January 15, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SEIFER (deceased).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tinnie C. Frazier was born January 15, 1919 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
2. FOSTER FRAZIER, b. March 31, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Foster Frazier was born March 31, 1920 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
3. MARY KATHLEEN FRAZIER, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DENNING.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathleen Frazier was born in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
4. ELVIN EUGENE FRAZIER, b. August 7, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1994, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HELEN FAYE CASTLE, daughter of OPAL PRESTON and VERN CASTLE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elvin E. Frazier was born August 7, 1923 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
   According to his obituary, Eugene Frazier (age 70), son of the late Stephen and Emma Williams Frazier, was a retired educator, a past assistant superintendent and superintendent of Paintsville city schools, and was a veteran of World War II. He was born August 7, 1923 in Johnson County, died January 29, 1994 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Helen Castle Frazier; 1 son, David Frazier (of Danville); 1 daughter, Karen Adkins (Paintsville); 3 brothers, Stephen Frazier (Dayton, Ohio), James Frazier (Dayton), and Cecil Frazier (Paintsville); 4 sisters, Ruby Marcum (Paintsville), Verda Gore (Ashland), Fannie Hood (Ashland), and Kay Denning (Dayton); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. ROBERT BRUCE FRAZIER, b. 1925, Kentucky (deceased).
6. RUBY RANDELL FRAZIER, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MARCUM.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby R. Frazier was born in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
7. GLADYS FRAZIER, b. February 5, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Frazier was born February 5, 1928 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
8. VERDA EARL FRAZIER, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GORE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Verda E. Frazier was born in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
9. STEPHEN DOUGLAS FRAZIER JR., b. October 2, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Steve J. Frazier was born October 2, 1931 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
10. JAMES HASTEN FRAZIER, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Frazier was born in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
11. WILLIAM CECIL FRAZIER, b. December 10, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 2005, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALICE GREER.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William C. Frazier was born December 10, 1936 in Johnson County to Emma Williams.
    According to his obituary, William Cecil Frazier (age 68), son of the late Stephen D. and Emma Williams Frazier, was a maintenance supervisor with Paintsville School and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born December 10, 1936 in Johnson County, died September 28, 2005 at home in Thelma, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Foster Frazier, Eugene Frazier, Bruce Frazier, and Stephen D. Frazier Jr.; and 2 sisters, Clara L. Siefer and Gladys Frazier. He was survived by his wife, Alice Greer Frazier; 1 brother, James Hasten Frazier (Dayton, Ohio); and 4 sisters, Kathleen Denning (Dayton), Ruby Marcum (Paintsville), Verda Gore (Ashland), and Fanny Hood (Catlettsburg). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
12. FANNY GAYNELL FRAZIER, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOOD.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fanny G.. Frazier was born in Johnson County to Emma Williams.

NAOMA SALYER, daughter of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born July 3, 1837 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 27, 1919 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Deal Pelphrey Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, son of JAMES PELPHREY and MARY DEAN, September 9, 1858 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1839 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died before 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 289 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Joseph Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky: "Jeff Pelphrey must have been a character. According to the birth records of Johnson County, Melvina Sutton gave birth to Samuel Harrison Pelphrey and listed Alexander J. Pelphrey as the father. Samuel was born the day after Jeff's first anniversary to Naomi (Omi) Salyer. According to family legends, Jeff kept both women on the farm in two separate houses. When Melvina left or died, Samuel Harrison stayed with Jeff."

According to Kentucky marriage records, Andrew J. Pelphrey (single, b. Floyd County, age 18) married Meomi Salyer (single, b. Floyd County, age 21) on September 9, 1858 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Oma Salyer Pelphrey died March 27, 1919 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia and influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as "Don't know," her birth date as July 3, 1837 [or 1827], her age as 82, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Ben Salyer (b. unknown) and Frankie Conley (b. unknown), the informant as Laura Pelphrey of Staffordsville, the burial place as Deal Pelphrey family cemetery, and the undertaker as Paris Pelphrey of Denver, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oma Pelphrey died March 27, 1919 in Johnson County at the age of 82.

On page 119 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1860), Jefferson Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #757, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Oma (born in Kentucky, age 23), and Samuel H. (born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 17 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), A. J. Pelfrey is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ame (born in Kentucky, age 32), Samuel H. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Matthew (born in Kentucky, age 8), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 4), Clarinda (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Amos (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 34 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), Alexander J. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 41), Samuel H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Mathew (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rebecca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Clarinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alabama (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Rosa L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary F. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Naoma Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #59, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1836 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living [mistake], and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Rosa (daughter, single, not working, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Jenny R. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Obadiah (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21), Mary F. (daughter, married, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Nollas (granddaughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Naoma is found living in the home of her son. Deal Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 33), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Challie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Murza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Naoma (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in South Carolina, age 73), and Ernest Mahan (hired man, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

The child of JEFF PELPHREY and MELVINA SUTTON is:
1. SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY, b. September 1, 1859, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 11, 1934, Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY SPRADLIN.

The children of OMA SALYER and JEFF PELPHREY are:
2. MATHEW PELPHREY, b. October 1863, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCINA A. "LUCY" BLEVINS.
3. REBECCA PELPHREY, b. June 27, 1865, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ASA J. N. REED.
4. CLARINDA PELPHREY, b. February 1866, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 4, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLARK PELPHREY.
5. AMOS PELPHREY, b. December 31, 1869, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1958, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) JINCY EMELINA REED, m. (2) LAURA B. STURGILL.
6. ALABAMA "ALLIE" PELPHREY, b. December 1871, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 7, 1963, Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, m. CLARK TRIMBLE.
7. JOHN PARIS "DEAL" PELPHREY, b. January 1, 1873, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 1919, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LAURA ALICE TRIMBLE.
8. ROSELLA PELPHREY, b. February 27, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN S. PELPHREY.
9. MARY F. PELPHREY, b. March 14, 1880, Big Paint Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1938, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OBEDIAH PELPHREY.

(This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)

CYNTHIA ELLEN HITCHCOCK, daughter of NIMROD HITCHCOCK and MARY FRANCES BAYES, was born April 22, 1851 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 20, 1914 in Big Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW MARTIN FAIRCHILD, son of MOSES FAIRCHILD and CATHARINE MCKENZIE, October 4, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born May 21, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 12, 1928 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hitchcock Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. Andrew Martin Fairchild married (2) AMANDA WILLIAMS, daughter of MARGARET SALYER and LEWIS WILLIAMS. She was b. September 28, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 7, 1950 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Andrew Martin Fairchild was the brother of Susan Fairchild.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Moses Fairchild married Catharine McKenzie on November 5, 1849 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Andrew M. Fairchild was born May 21, 1857 in Johnson County to Moses Fairchild and Catharine McKenzie.

According to Kentucky birth records, Amanda Williams was born September 28, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky, to Lewis Williams and Margaret Salyer.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Andrew M. Fairchild (farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Virginia, 1st marriage, age 19) married Cynthia A. McKenzie (b. Kentucky, father b. Virginia, mother b. Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 22) on October 4, 1876 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Cynthia Ellen Hitchcock Fairchild died February 20, 1914 in Big Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Cerebritis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 22, 1851, her marital status as married, her parents as Nim Rod Hitchcock (b. Johnson County) and Poley Bayes (b. Magoffin County), the informant as J. D. Hitchcock of Volga, Kentucky, and the burial place as Volga.

According to his death certificate, Andrew M. Fairchilds died December 12, 1928 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Accident Killed by Saw Mill Machinary." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 21, 1857, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as "Saw Milling & farming," his parents as Moses Fairchilds (birthplace unknown) and Mary McKenzie (birthplace unknown), the informant as M. B. Fairchilds of Fuget, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hitchcock Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Amanda Williams died March 7, 1950 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senility. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 28, 1859, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Lewis Williams and Margaret Salyer, the informant as Leslie Williams, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Amanda Williams (age 90), daughter of Lewis and Margaret Salyer Williams, was a lifelong resident of Kenwood. She died March 7, 1950 at home in Kenwood following an illness of several years, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by 1 brother, Leslie Williams (of Kenwood); and 1 sister, Miss Fanny Williams (Kenwood). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Williams died March 7, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 90. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 91 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 12, 1860), Moses Fairchild is listed as the head of the household, he's a blacksmith, born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Catharine (born in Virginia, age 29), Mary F. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Rebecca (born in Kentucky, age 7), Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Andrew M. (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Moses Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Catharine (born in Virginia, age 39), Rebecca M. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Margaret J. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Andrew M. (born in Kentucky, age 14), James F. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Susan (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Missouri (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 11 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Andrew Fairchilds is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Marry C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Brentford (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months). They are living next to Andrew's parents.

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Andrew [hard to read] Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a blacksmith, born in May of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Cyntha E. (wife, born in April of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 49), Nimrod (son, born in July of 1882, age 17), James H. (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), William N. (son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Alice (daughter, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), and Lou A. (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Andrew M. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Cyntha E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 58), Alice (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lou A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Alger N. Bailey (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Andrew M. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed is Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60). They are living next to Amanda's brother Leslie.

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Fanny Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #72, she's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 60 years old. Also listed is Amanda Williams (sister, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70). They are living next to their brother, Eliphus, and on the other side of him is Amanda's step-son, Brentford Fairchild.

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Francis E. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #8, she's single, 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 70 years old. Also listed is Amanda (sister, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 80).

The children of CYNTHIA HITCHCOCK and ANDREW FAIRCHILD are:
1. MARY C. FAIRCHILD, b. 1878, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) VANHOOSE.
2. MOSES BRENFORD FAIRCHILD, b. July 11, 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1939, Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IDA MAE VANHOOSE, daughter of JOHN WESLEY VANHOOSE and SARAH ELIZABETH BALDWIN.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Moses Brenford [sic] Fairchild (age 60), son of Andrew and Cynthia Ellen Fairchild, was was a member of on old pioneer Johnson County family, and was a farmer and in the lumber business until he became too ill with a heart ailment to work. He was born July 11, 1879 in Johnson County, died October 27, 1939 at home in Fuget, and was buried in the family cemetery there. He was preceded in death by 2 of his children. He was survived by his wife, Ida Mae VanHoose Fairchild, whom he married August 20, 1878 [mistake]; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Estep (of Fuget) and Mrs. Ova Williams (Volga, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Nim Fairchild (Richmondale, Ohio) and James H. Fairchild (Oil Springs, Kentucky); and 3 sisters, Mary VanHoose (Fullerton, Kentucky), Emma Baldwin (Oil Springs), and Alkie McKenzie (Volga). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. SARAH EMILY "EMMA" FAIRCHILD, b. December 31, 1880, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1963, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOEL HENRY BALDWIN, son of SHELBY ANTHONY BALDWIN and HANNAH DAVIS. He was b. November 2, 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 21, 1957, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Joel and Emma Fairchild Baldwin's daughter, Samantha Manilla Baldwin, married Dord Bayes. Their daughter, Louisa, married Ottis Holbrook.
   Joel Henry Baldwin was the brother of James Winson Baldwin, Sarah E. Nora Baldwin, and Sherman McKinley Baldwin.
   According to her obituary, Emily Fairchild Baldwin (age 82), daughter of the late Andrew and Cynthia Hitchcock Fairchilds, was a lifelong resident of Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 31, 1880, died August 27, 1963 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Paddy Flats Cemetery in Fuget. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joel H. Baldwin Sr. She was survived by 3 sons, Sherman Baldwin (of Oil Springs), Shelvy Martin Baldwin (Galloway, Ohio), and Joe H. Baldwin Jr. (Staffordsville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Nellie McKenzie (Elna, Kentucky), Mrs. Ruby McKenzie (Elna), Mrs. Samantha Bayes (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. Louisa Holbrook (Fuget), and Mrs. Talitha Burchett (Laconia, Indiana); 2 brothers, Nimrod Fairchild (Mansfield, Ohio) and Willie Fairchild (Richmondale, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Van Hoose (South Portsmouth) and Mrs. Alka McKenzie (Volga). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to his obituary, Joel H. Baldwin (age 83), son of the late S. A. and Hannah Davis, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born November 2, 1873 in Johnson County, died March 21, 1957 in a local hospital, and was buried in Patty Flat Cemetery in Elna. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Mrs. Ora Rice. He was survived by his wife, Sarah Fairchild Baldwin, to whom he had been married for 59 years; 3 sons, Shelby M. Baldwin (of Galloway, Ohio), Sherman D. Baldwin (Oil Springs), and Joel H. Baldwin (Volga); 5 daughters, Mrs. Tolbert McKenzie (Elna), Mrs. Trigg McKenzie (Elna), Mrs. Dord Bayes (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. Ottis Holbrook (West Liberty), and Mrs. Ralph Burchett (Fuget, Kentucky); 6 brothers, Wince Baldwin, Dock Baldwin, John Baldwin, Luther Baldwin, and Clint Baldwin (all of Oil Springs), and McKinley Baldwin (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Mrs. Eunice Webb, Mrs. Nora Webb, and Susan Baldwin (all of Oil Springs); 36 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. JAMES HENRY FAIRCHILD, b. August 21, 1885, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 10, 1941, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUSINA BAYES.
5. NIMROD FAIRCHILD, b. July 1882, Kentucky.
6. JAMES H. FAIRCHILD, b. August 1885, Kentucky.
7. WILLIAM N. FAIRCHILD, b. October 1886, Kentucky.
8. ALICE FAIRCHILD, b. May 1889, Kentucky.
9. LOU A. FAIRCHILD, b. August 1893, Kentucky.

JOHN WESLEY VANHOOSE, son of WILLIAM CLARK VANHOOSE and MINERVA LEE BARNHART, was born in August of 1848 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married SARAH ELIZABETH BALDWIN, daughter of ANTHONY BALDWIN JR. and SARAH HOWES, August 19, 1869, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 3, 1853 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 3, 1936 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McKenzie Cemetery in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Elizabeth Baldwin was the sister of Shelby Anthony Baldwin, and the half-sister of Louisa C. Trimble, Minerva Trimble, and Ulysses S. Grant Trimble, who married Doshia Hitchcock, daughter of Benjamin Hitchcock and Mary Ellen Spradlin.

John Wesley Vanhoose reportedly was born August 26, 1848 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died October 28, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Sarah Elizabeth Baldwin's parents names were confirmed by finding her brother's death certificate. Shell A. Baldwin died March 30, 1934 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 10, 1855, his marital status as married, his wife as Hannah Baldwin [Hannah Davis], his occupation as farmer, and his parents as Anthony Baldwin (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Howes (b. Kentucky).

Anthony Baldwin's name is listed as James A. Baldwin on his daughter's death certificate. That's the only place that "James" is seen as a first name. His eldest son was named James.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Antony [sic] Baldwin married Sarah Howes on October 30, 1849 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky death records, Anthony Baldwin (age 31), son of Anthony and Elizabeth Baldwin, was a blacksmith and a resident of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born in Flavanah [?} County, North Carolina, and died September 21, 1854 in Paintsville.

According to Kentucky marriage records, James Trimble (widower, b. Morgan County, age 33) married Sarah Baldwin (widow, b. Floyd County, age 30) on November 14, 1859 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John W. Vanhoose (age 20) married Elizabeth Baldwin (age 16) on August 19, 1869 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Elizabeth Baldwin Vanhoose died December 3, 1936 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Old Age - No Physician Present." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 3, 1853, her marital status as widowed, her parents as James A. Baldwin (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Howes (b. Kentucky), the informant as E. T. Williams of Fuget, Kentucky, and the burial place as McKenzie Cemetery in Kenwood, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, "The death angel visited the home of Mrs. Lafe Williams and took from her, her mother, Aunt Lizzzie Vanhoose, who departed this life December 3 [1936]. She was 83 years and 11 months old. We feel that the children have lost a loving mother and the community a good citizen." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 6 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1850), Anthony Baldwin Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a blacksmith, born in North Carolina, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 56), Delila (not working, born in North Carolina, age 22), Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 20), Anthony Jr. (blacksmith, born in North Carolina, age 26), and Sarah (not working, born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 130 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 11, 1860), James Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #831, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 32), Nancy S. (born in Kentucky, age 15), John (born in Kentucky, age 15), Susan (born in Kentucky, age 13), William M. (born in Kentucky, age 10), James Baldwin (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth Baldwin (born in Kentucky, age 7), and Shelby Baldwin (born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 10 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1870), John W. Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth S. (born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to John's parents.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), John W. Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 26 [hard to read]), Rachel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rosetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minerva A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Daisy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Willard) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Jno Van Hoose is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in August of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in January of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 47), Wille S. (son, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Chas. S. (son, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Della (daughter, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Oscar (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and Ulla (daughter, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Elizabeth Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #112, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, and she's 57 years old. Also listed are Willie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Charley (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Della (daughter, single, not working, parents born in Kentucky, born in Kentucky, age 22), Oscar (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Eula (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 67 (Maddox) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Lizzie Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #272, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 65 years old. Also listed is Della (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32).

The children of JOHN VANHOOSE and ELIZABETH BALDWIN are:
1. RACHEL E. VANHOOSE, b. 1871, Kentucky.
2. ROSETTA VANHOOSE, b. 1872, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COMPTON.
3. MANERVA ALICE VANHOOSE, b. November 9, 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1952, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIPHAS T. WILLIAMS.
4. JAMES A. VANHOOSE, b. January 28, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, James A. Vanhoose was born January 28, 1876 in Johnson County to John W. Vanhoose (b. Johnson County) and Sarah E. Baldwin (b. Johnson County).
5. DAISY JANE VANHOOSE, b. May 6, 1878, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Jane Vanhoose was born May 6, 1878 in Johnson County to John W. Vanhoose (b. Kentucky) and Sarah E. Baldwin (b. Kentucky). The scan is hard to read so the transcription was used to determine the exact date.
6. IDA MAE VANHOOSE, b. 1880, d. April 11, 1943, m. MOSES BRENFORD FAIRCHILD, son of CYNTHIA ELLEN HITCHCOCK and ANDREW MARTIN FAIRCHILD.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Ida Fairchild (age 63), daughter of the late John Wesley and Elizabeth Baldwin Van Hoose, was a resident of Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died April 11, 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brenford Fairchild. She was survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Estep (of Fuget) and Mrs. Laura Williams (Fuget). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
7. WILLIE S. VANHOOSE, b. October 1882, Kentucky, d. January 9, 1943, Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GRACIE MCCARTY.
   Notes: Willie and Gracie McCarty VanHoose's daughter, Opal, married Ovid Cecil Blanton.
   According to his obituary, Willie VanHoose (age 60), son of John Wesley and Elizabeth Boldin [sic] VanHoose, died January 9, 1943 at home in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, 6 months after suffering a stroke. He was survived by his wife, Gracie McCarty VanHoose; 2 sons, Marshall VanHoose and Homer VanHoose; 5 daughters, Mrs. Hazel Reed, Mrs. Gypsie Colvin, Mrs. Opal Blanton, Ola VanHoose, and Imogene VanHoose; 3 brothers, J. A. VanHoose, Oscar VanHoose, and Charles VanHoose; and 5 sisters, Mrs. Eulah Parsons, Della VanHoose, Mrs. Rose Compton, Mrs. Nerve Williams, and Mrs. Ida Fairchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. CHARLES S. VANHOOSE, b. March 1885, Kentucky.
9. DELLA VANHOOSE, b. July 1887, Kentucky.
10. OSCAR VANHOOSE, b. March 1890, Kentucky.
11. EULA VANHOOSE, b. March 1893, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PARSONS.

ELIPHAS T. WILLIAMS, son of MARGARET SALYER and LEWIS WILLIAMS, was born February 17, 1864 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1938 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MANERVA ALICE VANHOOSE, daughter of JOHN WESLEY VANHOOSE and SARAH ELIZABETH BALDWIN, in 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 9, 1873 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 23, 1952 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Eliphus Williams can be found on page 289 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, E. T. Williams (age 33) married Menerva Vanhoose (age 23) in 1897 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Eliphas T. Williams died January 21, 1938 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from heart dropsy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 17, 1864, his marital status as married, his wife as Manerva Williams, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Lewis Williams (b. Kentucky) and Margaret Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Morton Williams of Kenwood, Kentucky, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Eliphas T. Williams died January 21, 1938 in Johnson County at age of 73.

According to her death certificate, Manerva Alice Williams died December 23, 1952 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchial pneumonia, valvular heart disease, and chronic Brights disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 9, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John Wesley Vanhoose and Elizabeth Baldwin, the informant as Brenford Williams, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Manerva Van Hoose Williams (age 79), daughter of John and Elizabeth Baldwin Van Hoose, was born November 9, 1873 in Johnson County, died December 23, 1952 at the Volga home of her son, Norman Williams, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. T. Williams, 15 years prior. She was survived by 5 sons, Norman Williams (of Volga), Jessie Williams (Oil Springs), Brenford Williams (Ashland), Willie Williams (Derby, Ohio), and Morton Williams (Dayton, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Ida Rowland (Fuget, Kentucky), Mrs. Josie Patrick (Dayton), and Miss Irene Williams (Volga); 2 brothers, Oscar Van Hoose (Portsmouth, Ohio) and Charlie Van Hoose (Hitchins, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Della Van Hoose (Ironton, Ohio) and Eulah Parsons (Ironton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Manerva A. Williams died December 23, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 79. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Leifis Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in February of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Minerva (wife, born in November of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Norman (son, born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Jessie Williams (son, born in September of 1900 [mistake] in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1920), Eliphas T. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and h's 46 years old. Also listed are Manerva A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 36), Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jessee (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Brenford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Eliphas T. Williams is listed as the heada of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Manervie A. [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Norman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Jimmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Brenford (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Morton (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Eliphas T. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Menerva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 56), Norman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), Jesse (daughter [sic], single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 30), Ida (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Willie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Morton (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Irine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Manerva Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #7, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 66 years old. Also listed are Morton (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Josie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 25), and Irene (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 21).

The children of ELIPHAS WILLIAMS and MANERVA VANHOOSE are:
1. NORMAN WILLIAMS, b. August 1898, Kentucky.
2. JESSE WILLIAMS, b. September 1899, Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 28, 1983, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ZORA BEATRICE WILLIAMS.
3. BRENFORD WILLIAMS, b. February 8, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1982, Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, buried in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, m. ETHEL SALYER.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Brenford Williams (age 80), son of the late Elifias and Mineveria VanHoose Williams, was a retired construction superintendent, and a resident of Winter Haven, Florida, at the time of his death. He was born February 8, 1902 in Johnson County, died November 24, 1982 at home, and was buried in Winter Haven. He was survived by his wife, Ethel Salyer Williams; 3 sons, Daniel Williams (of Baltimore, Maryland), Harold Williams (Dayton, Ohio), and Paul B. Williams (Pontiac, Michigan); 1 daughter, Avonelle Taylor (Naples, Florida); 2 brothers, Willie Williams (Xenia, Ohio) and Jesse Williams (Paintsville, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Mrs. Roy Patrick (Dayton) and Irene Williams (Dayton). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. IDA WILLIAMS, b. November 16, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1980, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD HARRISON "HARRISON" ROWLAND, son of JOSEPH FLOYD ROWLAND and REBECCA FRANCIS "BEXEY" ESTEP.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Ida Williams Rowland (age 75), daughter of E. T. and Minerva Alice VanHoose Williams, was a resident of Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 16, 1905 in Johnson County, died November 16, 1980 at the Flat Gap home of her son, Arnold Rowland, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Rowland, on August 10, 1943. She was survived by 4 sons, Harold Rowland (of Tyler, Texas), Paul Rowland (Manassas, Virginia), Arnold Rowland (Flat Gap), and Carl Rowland (Volga, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Jesse Williams (Paintsville), Brenford Williams (Winter Haven, Florida), and Willie Williams (Columbus, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Josie Patrick (Dayton) and Irene Williams (Dayton). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. WILLIAM "WILLIE" WILLIAMS, b. 1907, Kentucky.
6. MORTON WILLIAMS, b. January 4, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Morton Williams was born January 4, 1911 in Johnson County to Manerva Vanhoose.
7. JOSIE WILLIAMS, b. September 9, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROY PATRICK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josie Williams was born September 9, 1914 in Johnson County to Minerva Vanhoose.
8. IRENE WILLIAMS, b. September 17, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 14, 1983, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Irene Williams was born September 17, 1918 in Johnson County to Minerva Vanhoose.
   According to her obituary, Irene Williams, daughter of Elijah and Minerva VanHoose Williams, was born September 17, 1918 in Johnson County, died August 14, 1983 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 2 brothers, Jessie Williams (Paintsville) and Willie Williams (Columbus, Ohio); and 1 sister, Josie Patrick (Beaver Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

MARTHA JANE WILLIAMS, daughter of MARGARET SALYER and LEWIS WILLIAMS, was born April 10, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 7, 1932 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Patty Flat Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM HARDY BARKER, son of PETER M. BARKER and MIRAM FAIRCHILD, November 26, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 27, 1856 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 27, 1935 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Patty Flat Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Martha J. Williams can be found on page 289 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Peter M. Barker (single, b. Caney, Morgan County, age 20) married Miram Fairchild (single, b. Scott County, Virginia, age 23) on March 1, 1856 in Morgan County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, J. V. Williams married Miram Barker on December 25, 1868 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William H. Barker (age 28) married Martha J. Williams on November 26, 1885 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Wm. H. Barker was born December 27, 1856 in Elk Fork, Morgan County to Peter M. Barker and Miraim Fairchilds. The midwife was Mary Henson.

According to her death certificate, Martha Jane Williams Barker died July 7, 1932 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from liver cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 10, 1866, her marital status as married, her husband as Wm. H. Barker, her parents as Lewis Williams (b. Virginia) and Margaret Salyer (b. Johnson County), the informant as Alfred Barker of Ashland, and the burial place as Kenwood, Kentucky.

A photo of her headstone shows that Martha Jane Barker lived from April 10, 1866 to July 7, 1932. Findagrave.com shows Martha and Williams' are both buried in Patty Flat Cemetery, also known as McKenzie Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martha J. Barker died July 7, 1932 in Boyd County at the age of 66.

According to his death certificate, Wm. Hardy Barker died April 27, 1935 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from Brights disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as December 9, 1859, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Mary Jane Barker, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Peter Barker (b. Kentucky) and Myriam Fairchild (b. Virginia), the informant as Alfred Barker of Ashland, and the burial place as McKenzie Cemetery in Johnson County.

A photo of his headstone shows that William Hardy Barker lived from December 9, 1856 to April 27, 1935.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wm. H. Barker died April 27, 1935 in Boyd County at the age of 78.

On page 14 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), Peter Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #727, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Miram (born in Virginia, age 26), William H. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1870), Jeremiah V. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Miram (born in Virginia, age 39), J. Daniel (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in November of 1869 in Kentucky, age 6 months), William F. Barker (born in Kentucky, age 14), John Barker (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Elizabeth Barker (born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Jeremiah Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, he has kidney disease, and he's 79 years old. Also listed are Miram (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 50), Hardy (step-son, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 23), John (step-son, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 21), Elizabeth (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 20), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 8), Becca V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 6), and Eli (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 4).

On page 80 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), William H. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #553, he's a farmer, born in December of 1856 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 14 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in May of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 34), Nora L. (daughter, born in December of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Ruth (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Nancy E. [Francis E. in 1910] (daughter, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Linnie M. (daughter, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Walter (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), William H. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 44), Nora L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Francis E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Linnie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Walter P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Alford L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Edna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Flora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), William H. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Nora L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 33), Ruth (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 28), Francis E. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Linnie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Walter P. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 20), Alfred L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Edna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Flora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 10-24 (Fairview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), William H. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 28, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 63), Nora L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 42), Ruth (daughter, single, cuff stitcher in a shirt factory, born in Kentucky, age 37), Linnie M. (daughter, single, stitcher in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, age 33), Alfred (son, single, corrugator in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Flora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 45-18 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Alfred L. Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's working in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he was living in Westwood, Boyd County, in 1935, he has an 8 grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Edith (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in Westwood in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 30), Joy Carol (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Nora L. (sister, single, does housework, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51), Ruth (sister, single, does housework, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 48), and Linnie M. (sister, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51)

The children of MARTHA WILLIAMS and WILLIAM BARKER are:
1. NORA L. BARKER, b. December 1886, Kentucky.
2. RUTH BARKER, b. June 1891, Kentucky.
3. FRANCIS E. BARKER, b. May 1894, Kentucky.
4. LINNIE M. BARKER, b. November 1897, Kentucky.
5. WALTER P. BARKER, b. August 4, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 1935, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. MINTIE I. WILLIAMS.
6. ALFRED L. BARKER, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. EDITH MEADE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joy C. Barker was born in Boyd County to Edith Meade.
7. EDNA M. BARKER, b. 1905, Kentucky.
8. FLORA A. BARKER, b. 1909, Kentucky.

WALTER P. BARKER, son of MARTHA JANE WILLIAMS and WILLIAM HARDY BARKER, was born August 4, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 5, 1935 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MINTIE I. WILLIAMS, daughter of HOLLY P. WILLIAMS and MARTHA JANE PRATER, about 1925. She was born November 13, 1903 in Kentucky, died August 29, 1957 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Jane Prater was born July 15, 1878 in Morgan County to John Prater (b. Morgan County) and Perlina Hammons (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gardner S. Williams was born January 25, 1911 in Morgan County to Martha Prater, Chalmer E. Williams was born October 5, 1913 in Morgan County to Martha Prater, and Lettie M. Williams [Lottie M. Williams] was born May 21, 1917 in Morgan County to Jane Prater, . When Walter P. Barker's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Hardie Barker in Kenwood, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Hardie Barker, and that he was born August 4, 1899. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, of medium build, and he had dark blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to their headstone photo, Walter Barker lived from August 4, 1899 to February 15, 1935, and Minti I. Barker lived from November 13, 1903 to August 29, 1957. Findagrave.com shows that both are buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Walter P. Barker died February 5, 1935 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from influenza and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as August 4, 1899, his marital status as married, his wife as Mintie Barker, his occupation as steel worker, his parents as William Hardy Barker (b. Johnson County) and Martha J. Williams (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Mintie Barker of Westwood Station in Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter P. Barber [sic] died February 5, 1935 in Boyd County at the age of 35. He was living in Ashland at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mintie I. Barker died August 29, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 53. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), H. P. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 31), Girtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mintie (daughter, born in Kentucky, 6), Gypsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Permina Prater [hard to read - Perlina Hammons Prater] (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 5 are still living, age 64).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 204 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), H. P. Williams 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 42 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Gypsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Gardner (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Chalmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Taylor (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Walter Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #305, he's working in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 26), Zelma M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hardy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living next to Mintie's parents, Holly P. and Jane Williams.

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1940 census for District 10-35 (Fairview-Westwood-Millseat) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Minta Barker is listed as the head of the household for house #41, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 36 years old. Also listed are Zelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hardy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lillian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Forest Williams (lodger, single, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland in 1935, 5th grade education, age 27).

The children of WALTER BARKER and MINTIE WILLIAMS are:
1. ZELMA M. BARKER, b. 1926, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zelma M. Barker was born in Boyd County to Mintie Williams.
2. HARDY P. BARKER, b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hardy P. Barker was born in Boyd County to Mintia Williams.
3. LILLIAN F. BARKER, b. 1931, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillian F. Barker was born in Boyd County to Mintie Wellman.

ZORA BEATRICE WILLIAMS, daughter of PRESTON LESLIE WILLIAMS and HATTIE DANIEL, was born May 18, 1902 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 30, 1941 in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) NEWEL WOODRUFF "WOODRUFF" CANTRELL, son of JOSEPH P. CANTRELL and SEBRA ELLEN FYFFE. He was born March 23, 1897 in Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died January 16, 1980 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) JESSE WILLIAMS, son of ELIPHAS T. WILLIAMS and MANERVA ALICE VANHOOSE. He was born in September of 1899 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 28, 1983 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Woodruff Cantrell married (2) MATTIE H. BUSKIRK, daughter of JAMES S. BUSKIRK and LOUISA WILLIAMS. She was born July 11, 1896 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died December 29, 1989 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jesse Williams' birth date is listed as January 28, 1900 Social Security records, but he was 8 months old and listed as being born in September of 1900 [mistake - should have been 1899] in the 1900 census.

When Newel Woodruff Cantrill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Joseph Cantrill in Ophir, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Joseph Cantrill of Ophir, that he was born March 23, 1897 in Sandlick, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Morgan County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Zora Beatrice Williams died May 31, 1941 in General Hospital in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from shock after giving birth to a 12 1/2 pound baby. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kenwood, Kentucky, her birth date as May 18, 1902, her husband as Jesse Williams, his age as 41, her parents as Leslie Williams (b. Kenwood) and Hattie Daniel (b. Johnson County), the informant as Jessie Williams of Kenwood, and the burial place as Kenwood.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Newel Cantrell was born March 23, 1897, and died in January of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Newell W. Cantrell died January 16, 1980 in Johnson County at the age of 82. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jesse Williams was born January 28, 1900, and died in December of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jesse Williams died December 28, 1983 in Johnson County at the age of 83. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mattie Cantrell was born July 11, 1896, and died December 29, 1989. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mattie H. Buskirk Cantrell was born July 11, 1896 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died December 29, 1989. Her parents are listed as James S. Buskirk and Louisie Williams.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mattie H. Cantrell died December 29, 1989 in Rowan County at the age of 91. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Preston L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 48), Zora B. (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, age 38), Mervin L. (son, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Leora J. Cantrill (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Woodruf Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 32), and Ellen (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married 19, age 75).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Jesse Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a common laborer working on the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Zora B. (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 38), Delores Estella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Charles William (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary Cathern (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 88-18 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), N. W. Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 41), Martha Williams (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 90), Lousia Buskirk (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 69), and Curt Whitt (hired hand, single, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 31).

The child of ZORA WILLIAMS and WOODRUFF CANTRELL is:
1. LEORA J. CANTRELL, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DUTTON.
   Notes: Leora Cantrell can be found living with her grandparents in 1940.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leora J. Cantrell was born in Johnson County to Zora Williams.

The children of ZORA WILLIAMS and JESSE WILLIAMS are:
2. DELORIS ESTELLA WILLIAMS, b. June 3, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1993, Indiana, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIE DAVIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Deloris Estell Williams was born June 3, 1931 in Johnson County to Zora Williams.
   According to her obituary, Deloris Williams Davis (age 62), daughter of the late Jesse and Zora Williams, was born June 3, 1931 in Johnson County, died November 5, 1993 in Indiana, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Willie Davis; 2 sons, Ronald Davis (of Paintsville) and Donald Davis (Charlotte, North Carolina); 2 daughters, Debbie Bidwell (Wabash, Indiana) and Kimberly Cambell (Wabash); 1 brother, Bill Williams (East Point); 2 sisters, Leora Dutton (Paintsville) and Cathryen Melvin (Paintsville); and 11 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. CHARLES WILLIAM "BILL" WILLIAMS, b. October 9, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 2015, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) PATSY BOGGS, daughter of EDGAR BOGGS and LOUELLA MUSIC. She was b. June 1, 1939, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 6, 1984, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He m. (2) LORNA CLINE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles W. Williams was born in Johnson County to Zora Williams.
   According to his obituary, Charles "Bill" Williams (age 80), son of the late Jesse and Zora Williams, was a Mason and had worked at Broughton's Milk Company. He was born October 9, 1934 in Johnson County, died January 1, 2015 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy Williams; 1 daughter, Kimberly Williams; and 1 sister, Deloris Davis. He was survived by his wife, Lorna Cline Williams; 1 son, Michael Williams (of Cynthiana); 2 step-sons, Paul Fields (Georgetown) and Kevin Fields (Walton); 2 sisters, Leora Dutton (Paintsville) and Kate Melvin (Paintsville); 2 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; and 1 step-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to her obituary, Patsy Boggs Williams (age 45), daughter of the late Edgar and Louella Music Boggs, was born June 1, 1939 in Floyd County, died December 6, 1984 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her mother; her husband, Bill Williams; 1 son, Michael Williams (of East Point); 2 brothers, Edward Boggs (East Point) and Danny Boggs (Prestonsburg); and 3 sisters, Wanda Webb (East Point), Phyliss Dingus (Martin, Kentucky), and Elaine Short (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. MARY CATHERINE WILLIAMS, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MELVIN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary C. Williams was born in Johnson County to Zora Williams.
5. BRINFORD WILLIAMS, b. November 29, 1941, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 1, 1941, Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Brinford Williams died December 1, 1941 - 1 day after his mother - in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Baby was delivered by Dohalic [hard to read] Version. It weighed 12 3/4 lbs, was alright when it left the hospital. I do not know immediate cause of death." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Prestonsburg, Kentucky, his age as 40 hours, his parents as Jessie Williams (b. Kenwood) and Zora Williams (b. Kenwood), the informant as Jessie Williams of Kenwood, and the burial place as Kenwood.

LOVELL CHRISTINE SALYER, daughter of SAMANTHA CONLEY and HOKE S. SALYER, was born August 8, 1920 in Lacy, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died April 23, 1992 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. She married (1) GEORGE PATTERSON. She married (2) CHARLES HENRY WEBB JR., son of CHARLES HENRY WEBB and MAYMIE NELSON. He was born July 23, 1920 in Kentucky, and died September 30, 1953 in Hill County, Montana. She married (3) WILLIAM LEROY MOODY. He was born February 14, 1918 in Freaden, Polk County, Arkansas, and died January 22, 1989 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lavel C. Salyer was born August 8, 1920 in Magoffin County to Samantha Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chales [sic] H. Webb was born July 23, 1920 in Boyd County to Maymie Nelson.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lovell C. Moody was born August 8, 1930 and died April 23, 1992. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William L. Moody was born February 14, 1918, and died in January of 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Arkansas, and his last place of residence was in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona.

The children of LOVELL SALYER and CHARLES WEBB are:
1. DEANNA G. WEBB, m. THOMAS G. WYATT.
2. JOANN WEBB, m. FRANK C. MENDOZA.
3. MARLENE K. WEBB, m. GARY D. CATTRELL.

The child of LOVELL SALYER and WILLIAM MOODY is:
4. MARTIN EUGENE MOODY, m. (1) JO SCHULTZ. She was b. Japan, d. 1974, Japan. He m. (2) MELVA JOAN HELMS (divorced), m. (3) STEPHANIE CAROL MASON (divorced), m. (4) SANDRA KINNARD (divorced), m. (5) DOROTHY MARIE LAWARNCE [sic], m. (6) EDWINA MAE NERDIN.

(This information comes from Edwina Nerdin Moody and other sources)

JOANN WEBB, daughter of LOVELL CHRISTINE SALYER and CHARLES HENRY WEBB JR., married FRANK C. MENDOZA.

The child of JOANN WEBB and FRANK MENDOZA is:
1. KATHERINE ANN MENDOZA.

(This information comes from Edwina Nerdin Moody and other sources)

MARTIN EUGENE MOODY, daughter of LOVELL CHRISTINE SALYER and WILLIAM LEROY MOODY, married (1) JO SCHULTZ. She was born in Japan, and died in 1974 in Japan. He married (2) MELVA JOAN HELMS (divorced). He married (3) STEPHANIE CAROL MASON (divorced). He married (4) SANDRA KINNARD (divorced). He married (5) DOROTHY MARIE LAWARNCE. He married (6) EDWINA MAE NERDIN.

The children of MARTIN MOODY and DOROTHY LAWARNCE are:
1. TYRELL IVAN MOODY.
2. ASHLEY SUANN MOODY, b. 1989, d. 1989.
3. CUSTIS EUGENE MOODY.
4. LOVELL MAY MOODY.

The child of MARTIN MOODY and EDWINA NERDIN is:
1. MARTIN EUGENE MOODY JR.

(This information comes from Edwina Nerdin Moody and other sources)

BENJAMIN HENDRICKS SALYER, son of FRANCES CONLEY and BENJAMIN H. SALYER, was born July 23, 1845 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 27, 1930 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyer Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MALISSA MARGARET WILLIAMS, daughter of ROBERT R. WILLIAMS and ELIZABETH BUNYAN, January 30, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1847 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1920.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 290 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book (Vol. II) it says that Benjamin Henderson Salyer was born February 12, 1846, and married Malissa Margaret Williams, who was born in 1847. In the 1900 census Benjamin claims to having been born in July of 1845, and on his death certificate his birth date is listed as July 23, 1845.

There was reportedly another child in this family, Harry B. Salyer, who lived from 1883-1887.

According to Kentucky birth records, Napoleon Monroe Williams was born January 1, 1852 in Johnson County to Robert R. Williams and Elizabeth Bunyan.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Benjamin H. Salyer married Margaret Williams on January 30, 1866 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Benjamin Hendrix Salyer died March 27, 1930 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from acute indigestion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as July 23, 1845, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Margaret Salyer, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Benjamin Salyer (b. Virginia) and Frances Conley (b. North Carolina), the informant as Claud Salyer of Flat Gap, and the burial place as Salyer Cemetery in Flat Gap.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamin H. Salyer died March 27, 1930 in Johnson County at the age of 84.

On page 18 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 14, 1850), Robert R. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 39), Andrew J. (born in Kentucky, age 19), Noah R. (born in Kentucky, age 15), John B. (born in Kentucky, age 14), William R. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Kelsey E. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Amanda J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Malissa M. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Lafeyette S. (born in Kentucky, age 1), John Fairchild (blacksmith, born in Virginia, age 26), and Sarah A. Fairchild (born in Kentucky, age 18). Malissa's future husband is living with his family in house #110.

On pages 115 & 116 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 19 & 20, 1860), R. R. William is listed as the head of the household for house #736, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 50), John B. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Wm. R. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ellison E. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Amanda J. (born in Kentucky, age 15), M. M. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Laffyette (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Wm. M. [William M. - but actually Napoleon Monroe Williams] (born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 25 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1870), B. H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Malissa M. (born in Kentucky, age 23), Victoria (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Claibourn M. (born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Benjamin's parents. Malissa's parents are in house #236, living in the home of their son, Napoleon Monroe Williams.

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Benjamin Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Malissa N. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Georgia, age 32), Victoria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Milton M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elzy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Claudy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Elxander [sic] Salyer (nephew, laborer, born in Kentucky, father's birthplace blank, mother born in Kentucky, age 14), Mandford Salyer (nephew, laborer, born in Kentucky, father's birthplace blank, mother born in Kentucky, age 12), and Jefferson Salyer (nephew, laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Hendrix Salyer [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in July of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Malisa M. (wife, born in February of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 53), Frankie (daughter, born in September of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Hoadley Salyer (grandson, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Dora Salyer (granddaughter, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11). They are living next to a Logan Salyer family.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 16, 1910), Benjamin H. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 44 years, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Malissa M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 2 are still living, age 63), Claud (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, age 36), Mary (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 36), Hendricks Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Walter Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ima Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9). They are still living next to the Logan Salyer family.

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Claude Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Hendrix C. (son, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 22), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lilly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Oliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ina (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Benjamin H. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74).

The children of BENJAMIN SALYER and MALISSA WILLIAMS are:
1. VICTORIA SALYER, b. 1868, Kentucky, m. JEFF SALYER, August 29, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1862.
   Notes: Some researchers show Victoria Salyer marrying Jefferson Davis Salyer, her cousin. She did marry a Jeff Salyer on August 29, 1883, as is shown in marriage records. There was also a Jeff Salyer (2nd marriage, age 28) who married a Laura Webb (age 18) on November 7, 1891 in Johnson County. Jefferson Davis Salyer married Louisa Jane Skaggs on January 10, 1892. Jefferson was 16 years old and found living with his parents in 1880 and there is a Jefferson Salyer also found living with Victoria's family in 1880. He's listed as a nephew, which Jefferson Davis Salyer was. The only thing is, though, is that Jefferson Davis Salyer claims that he was on his first marriage when the 1910 census was taken.
   According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jeff Salyer (age 21) married Victoria Salyer (age 15) on August 29, 1883 in Johnson County.
2. MILTON CLAIBORN SALYER, b. May 1870, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. (1) FLORENCE FANNIN, m. (2) MALISSA SKAGGS, m. (3) MARY BLANTON.
3. ELZY SALYER, b. August 1873, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1915, m. LOURANA SALYER.
4. CLAUD SALYER, b. March 9, 1874, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 27, 1937, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY BROWN.
5. ROSA SALYER, b. 1879, Kentucky.
6. FRANKIE SALYER, b. September 1882, Kentucky.

MILTON CLAIBORN SALYER, son of BENJAMIN HENDRICKS SALYER and MALISSA MARGARET WILLIAMS, was born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, and died before 1930. He married (1) FLORENCE FANNIN, daughter of PETER M. FANNIN and NANCY W. HUNTER. He married (2) MALISSA SKAGGS, daughter of WILLIAM FRANCIS SKAGGS and MATILDA LESTER, February 2, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 28, 1879 in Kentucky, died January 9, 1913 in Big Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (3) MARY BLANTON, daughter of SANFORD L. BLANTON and SARAH ANN MCKENZIE, November 13, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 16, 1885 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 16, 1948 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blanton Cemetery in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 290 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 231 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. See the page for Samuel Newton "Newt" Fannin for more information on the Fannin Family.

Florence Fannin was the sister of Bryant Benjamin Fannin.

Sarah Ann McKenzie was the sister of James H. McKenzie and Nancy Eveline McKenzie.

William Francis and Matilda Lester Skaggs were the great-great-grandparents of country music star, Ricky Skaggs.

From Barry Skaggs on May 26, 2017:

Milton Claiborn Salyer's 1st wife was reportedly Dorinda Florence Fannin, daughter of Peter M. Fannin and Nancy W. Hunter. Although this is probably true, it couldn't be verified.

Milton Salyer reportedly died September 23, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Sarah A. McKenzie Blanton died May 1, 1941 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as August 6, 1860, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Lafayette McKenzie (b. Johnson County) and Mary Sparks (b. Johnson County), the informant as Leo Blanton of Volga, and the burial place as Volga.

His obituary, taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sanford L. Blanton (age 21) married Sarah Ann McKenzie on February 13, 1879 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Milton Salyer married Malissa Skaggs on February 2, 1899 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Milt Salyer (2nd marriage, age 42) married Mary Blanton (age 29) on November 13, 1913 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Malissia Skaggs died January 9, 1913 in Big Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 28, 1879, her marital status as married, her parents as Francis Skaggs (b. Kentucky) and Tilda Lester (b. Kentucky), the informant as Milt Salyer of Flat Gap, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Flat Gap.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Malissia Salyer died January 9, 1913 in Johnson County at the age of 33.

According to her death certificate, Mary Blanton Salyer died May 16, 1948 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Volga, her birth date as December 18, 1885, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Milt Salyer, her parents as S. J. Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Ann McKenzie (b. Kentucky), the informant as Santfod H. Salyer of Volga, and the burial place as Blanton Cemetery in Volga.

Her obituary, taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Salyer died May 16, 1948 in Johnson County at the age of 62. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1880), William F. Scaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #283, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Matilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 20), and Melica (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Milton Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in May of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), Pearly (daughter, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Hoke (son, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Clyde (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie V. (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Sanford L. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in January of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in August of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 11 are still living, age 38), George W. (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Harry B. [hard to read] (son, born in November of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Albert (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Mary (daughter, born in December of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Willie (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), John F. (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Vergie (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and Oliver (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Milton Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 30), Hoke (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Victor (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Blanchie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Sanford L. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children as 12 are still living, age 49), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Olliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Kendrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Delia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Milt Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Vergil (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sanford H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), S. L. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, first married at age 21, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 69), Mary Salyer (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 44), Virgil W. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Sandford H. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1940), Mary Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #224, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Sanford Hendrix Salyer (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 21), Dolly Gladison Salyer (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 18), Beatrice Caroline Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months), and Sarah Ann Blanton (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 79).

The children of MILTON SALYER and FLORENCE FANNIN are:
1. PEARLY SALYER, b. November 1890, Kentucky.
2. HOKE S. SALYER, b. February 28, 1893, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 27, 1962, Pike County, Ohio, m. ESTA JULIA WILLIAMS.
3. CLYDE SALYER, b. March 1895, Kentucky.
4. MARY SALYER, b. May 19, 1896, Kentucky, d. October 30, 1980, Lawrence County, Kentucky, (1) OVA GREEN, m. (2) DENNIS WELLINGTON WELLMAN.

The children of MILTON SALYER and MALISSA SKAGGS are:
5. WILLIE VICTOR SALYER, b. December 1899, Kentucky, d. December 28, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Victor Salyer died December 28, 1916 in Johnson County at the age of 17.
6. BLANCHIE SALYER, b. 1908, Kentucky.

The children of MILTON SALYER and MARY BLANTON are:
7. VIRGIL W. SALYER, b. April 14, 1915, McCreary County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgil W. Salyer was born April 14, 1915 in McCreary County to Mary Blanton.
8. SANFORD HENDRIX SALYER, b. October 29, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 3, 1998, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DOLLY GLADISON MCCARTY. She was b. 1922, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sanford H. Salyer was born October 29, 1918 in Johnson County to Mary Blanton.
   According to his obituary, Sanford Salyer (age 79), son of Milt and Mary Blanton Salyer, was an employee of Armco Steel Corporation in Ashland and a resident of Ashland. He was born October 29, 1918 in Johnson County, died May 3, 1998, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Dollie McCarty Salyer; 2 daughters, Carolyn Trimble (of Westwood) and Loyola Baker (Flatwoods); 1 brother, Virgil Salyer (Piketon, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

(This information comes from Barry Skaggs and other sources)

HOKE S. SALYER, son of MILTON CLAIBORN SALYER and (unknown), was born February 28, 1893 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 27, 1962 in Pike County, Ohio. He married ESTA JULIA WILLIAMS, daughter of ALFRED WILLIAMS and SARAH FERGUSON, June 29, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born October 24, 1894 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 25, 1966 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyer Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Hoke Salyer (age 18) married Esta Williams on June 29, 1911 in Johnson County.

When Hoke Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he had a wife and 3 children, and that he was born February 28, 1893 in Flat Gap, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hoke S. Salyer was born about 1893, and died May 27, 1962 in Pike County Hospital Med Center at the age of 69. He was married and living in Pike County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Esta Julia Williams Salyer (age 72), daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Ferguson Williams, was a former resident of Johnson County, but was living in Maytown at the time of her death. She was born October 24, 1894 in Red Bush, died October 25, 1966 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Salyer Cemetery in Flat Gap. She married Hoke S. Salyer in June of 1910, and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1962. She was also preceded in death by 1 small son, Emmel; and 1 daughter, Mrs. Eulah Salyer Hitchcock. She was survived by 4 sons, Stanley Salyer (of Paintsville), Clyde Salyer (Maytown), Emery Salyer (Miniford, Ohio), and Paul Salyer (Piketon, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. Florence Bussey (Allen, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Fred Williams (Red Bush) and Dola Williams (Belle Center, Ohio); 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 63 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Alfred Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #428, he's a farmer, born in September of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Sarah F. (wife, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Estas (daughter, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Fred (son, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Alfred Williams is the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 30), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oral (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dola (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Viola Ferguson (sister-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1900), Hoke S. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Esta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Eulah [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Stanley (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Oral C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Hoke's parents.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Hoke S. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's an engineer in a gas station, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Esta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 34), Stanley (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Oral (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Emoral (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 36-1 (Allen City) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Hoke Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's an engineer on natural gas engines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Esta (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 45), Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 20.

The children of HOKE SALYER and ESTA WILLIAMS are:
1. EULAH SALYER, b. June 7, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1934, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM TAULBA "TAULBY" HITCHCOCK
2. STANLEY SALYER, b. December 4, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1972, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JEWELL STINSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, H. S. Salyer was born December 4, 1913 in Johnson County to Esta Williams.
   According to his obituary, Stanley Salyer (age 58), son of Hoke and Esta Williams Salyer, was a maintenance supervisor for Kentucky, West Virginia Gas Company and a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born in December of 1913, died April 8, 1972 in a Huntington, West Virginia, hospital following an illness of several weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap. He was survived by his wife, Jewell Stinson Salyer; 1 daughter, Mrs. Charles Ward (of Ashland); 3 brothers, Clyde Salyer (Drift, Kentucky), Paul Salyer (Piketon, Ohio), and Emery Salyer (Middletown, Ohio); 1 sister, Florence Bussey (Allen, Kentucky); and 2 grandsons. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. FLORENCE SALYER, b. June 12, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BUSSEY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Florence Salyer was born June 12, 1916 in Johnson County to Esta Williams.
4. ORAL C. SALYER, b. August 29, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oral C. Salyer was born August 29, 1918 in Johnson County to Esta Williams.
5. EMIL SALYER, b. April 12, 1922, Kentucky, d. December 26, 1924, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Emil Salyer died December 26, 1924 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from Scarlet fever and diptheria. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 12, 1922, his parents as Hoke Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Esta Williams (b. Kentucky), the informant as Hoke Salyer of Flat Gap, and the burial place as the family grave yard in Flat Gap.
6. EMERY SALYER, b. 1928, Kentucky.
7. PAUL G. SALYER, b. March 18, 1931, Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1994, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Pike County, Ohio, m. HAZEL MAE BLAND.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul G. Salyer was born March 18, 1931 in Floyd County to Esta Williams.
   According to his obituary, Paul Gene Salyer (age 63), son of Hoke and Esta Williams Salyer, was a construction welder, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a resident of Piketon, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born March 18, 1931 in Allen, Kentucky, died June 4, 1994 in Pike Community Hospital, and was buried in Omega Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Hazel Mae Bland Salyer; 1 daughter-in-law, Teresa Salyer (of Waverly, Ohio); 1 brother, Emery Salyer (Middletown, Ohio); and 2 grandsons. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

EULAH SALYER, daughter of HOKE S. SALYER and ESTA JULIA WILLIAMS, was born June 7, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 4, 1934 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM TAULBA "TAULBY" HITCHCOCK, son of CALEB HITCHCOCK and ABIGAIL BROWN, about 1929. He was born May 26, 1909 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 6, 1973 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Taulbie Hitchcock married (2) MAE HICKS. She was born about 1911 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eula Salyer was born June 7, 1912 in Johnson County to Esta Williams.

According to her death certificate, Ulah Hitchcock died June 4, 1934 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as "unknown," her age as 22, her marital status as married, her husband as Taulby Hitchcock, her parents as Hoak Salyers (b. Johnson County) and Esta Williams (b. Johnson County), the informant as Taulby Hitchcock of Volga, and the burial place as Volga.

According to his obituary, Taulba Hitchcock (age 64), son of the late Caleb and Abbie Hitchcock, was a resident of Milford Center, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born May 26, 1909 in Johnson County, died August 6, 1973 in a Marysville, Ohio, hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. He was survived by his wife, Mae Hicks Hitchcock; 1 son, Billie Hitchcock (of Milford Center); and 4 daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Stewart (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Sharon Aiken (Bellefontaine, Ohio), Mrs. Inis Lemaster (Marysville), and Mrs. Janie Williams (Marysville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Taulba Hitchcock was born May 26, 1909, and died in August of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Taulba Hitchcock was born about 1909, and died August 6, 1973 in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville at the age of 64. He was married and living in Union County at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Taulba Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Eulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), and Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months). They are living next to Taulba's parents.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 11-4 (Goshen Township) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated May 10, 1940), Taulba Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 29), and Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of EULAH SALYER and TAULBY HITCHCOCK are:
1. EUGENE HITCHCOCK, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Eugene Hitchcock reportedly died in 1930. This couldn't be verified.
2. INIS HITCHCOCK, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LEON LEMASTER, son of FLEM LEMASTER and LENNIE SPRADLIN. He was b. April 8, 1926, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 7, 2011, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Inis Hitchcock can be found living with her grandparents in 1940.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Inus Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Eulah Salyer.
   According to his obituary, Leon LeMaster (age 84), son of the late Flem and Lennie Spradlin Lemaster, was a supervisor at Union Manor and a resident of Marysville, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born April 8, 1926 in Oil Springs, died January 7, 2011 in Memorial Hospital in Marysville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Wendell LeMaster, Harold LeMaster, and Flem LeMaster Jr.; and 1 sister, Opal McKenzie. He was survived by his wife, Inis Hitchcock LeMaster; 2 sons, David LeMaster (Marysville) and Gary LeMaster (Marysville); 1 sister, Garnet Blanton (Powell, Ohio); 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. CHARLES VERLIE HITCHCOCK, b. May 12, 1934, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1934, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Charles Verlie Hitchcock is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles V. Hitchcock was born May 12, 1934 in Johnson County to Ulah Salyer.
   According to his death certificate, Charles Verlie Hitchcock died November 6, 1934 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky [the cause of death is hard to read]. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Volga, his birth date as May 12, 1934, his parents as Taulby Hitchcock (b. Volga) and Ulah Salyers (b. Johnson County), the informant as Taulby Hitchcock of Volga, and the burial place as Volga.

The children of TAULBY HITCHCOCK and MAE HICKS are:
4. DONALD HITCHCOCK, b. July 24, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 28, 1971, Miami, Dade County, Florida, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORIS (unknown last name).
   Notes: Donald Hitchcock is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Mae Hicks.
   According to his obituary, Donald Hitchcock (age 33), son of Taulba and Mae Hitchcock of Volga, was a district supervisor of Devo Company and a resident of Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the time of his death. He died November 28, 1971 in Miami, Florida, following a sudden illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. He was survived by his wife, Doris Hitchcock; 1 son, Andrew Hitchcock; 1 daughter, Tamra Kay Hitchcock; 1 brother, Billie Hitchcock (Millford Center, Ohio); 4 sisters, Mrs. Inis Lemaster (Marysville, Ohio), Mrs. Bonnie Stewart (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Sharon Aiken (Bellafontaine), and Janie Williams (Marysville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. BONNIE HITCHCOCK, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STEWART.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonny Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to Mae Hicks.
6. SHARON HITCHCOCK, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) AIKEN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sharon Hitchcock was born in Johnson County to May Hicks.
7. JANIE HITCHCOCK, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.
8. BILLIE HITCHCOCK.

NORA STAPLETON, daughter of HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON and NANCY E. DANIEL, was born March 27, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 25, 1918 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW JACKSON BARNETT, June 19, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born May 4, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 18, 1951 in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, and is buried in the family cemetery in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Andrew Jackson Barnett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Flat Gap, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Myrtle Barnett of Flat Gap, and that he was born May 10, 1875. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Nora Stapleton Barnett died February 25, 1918 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, two weeks after the birth of her twins, from puerperal sepsis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 27, 1880, her marital status as married, her parents as Henderson Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Daniel (b. Kentucky), the informant as A. J. Barnett of Kerz, Kentucky, and the burial place as Stapleton graveyard.

According to his obituary, Andrew J. Barnett (age 76), was a retired grocery merchant and a resident of Urbana, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born May 4, 1884 in Johnson County, died January 18, 1951 in an Urbana hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage, and was buried in the family cemetery in Kerz. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1918. He was survived by 4 sons, Maurice Barnett (of Detroit, Michigan), Clarence Barnett (Urbana), John Barnett (Cleveland), and Russell Barnett (Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Leslie Van Hoose (Paintsville) and Mrs. Augusta Ray (Farmington, Michigan); and 1 half-brother, John Picklesimer (Mingo, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Andy Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in May of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Talbert (son, born in September of 1898, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a retail merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, saleswoman in a retail store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 27), Talbert H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Walter M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Gusta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 45 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mirtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mauries (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gusta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Emerson (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 11-15 (Rush) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated April 30, 1930), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Gustie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Clarence H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Johny L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Russell J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 11-20 (Urbana) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1940), Andrew J. Barnett is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's the proprieter of a retail grocery store, widowed, born in Kentucky, he was living in Champaign County, Ohio, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are John (son, separated, clerk in a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 28), Henry Patterson (lodger, married, not working, born in Virginia, he was living in Covington, Allegheny County, Ohio, in 1935, 4th grade education, age 42), and Mattie Patterson (wife, born in Virginia, she was living in Covington in 1935, 6th grade education, age 30).

The children of NORA STAPLETON and ANDREW BARNETT are:
1. TALBERT HENDERSON BARNETT, b. September 12, 1898, Kentucky, d. December 1, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAISY M. LYONS.
2. MYRTLE BARNETT, b. April 5, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 7, 1994, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Nippa, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LESLIE VANHOOSE.
3. WALTER MAURICE BARNETT, b. 1906, Kentucky.
4. AUGUSTA BARNETT, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RAY.
   Notes: Augusta Barnett's name is listed as Augusta Ray in her sister Myrtle's obituary.
   Augusta Barnett is found living with her sister-in-law, Daisy, in 1940.
5. EMERSON BARNETT, b. 1910, Kentucky.
6. CLARENCE H. BARNETT, b. January 22, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence Barnett was born January 22, 1912 in Johnson County to Nona Stapleton.
7. JOHN L. BARNETT, b. June 13, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Barnett was born June 13, 1914 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
8. JAMES RUSSELL BARNETT, b. March 10, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Barnett was born March 10, 1916 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
9. OLLIE H. BARNETT, b. February 11, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ollie H. Barnett was born February 11, 1918 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
   Ollie can be found living with her grandparents in 1920 and 1930.
10. OSCAR M. BARNETT, b. February 11, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1918, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Stapleton Cemetery, Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: Oscar and Ollie Barnett were twins.
    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oscar M. Barnett was born February 11, 1918 in Johnson County to Nora Stapleton.
    According to his death certificate, Oscar M. Barnett died February 28, 1918 in Little Gap from jaundice. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as March 11, 1918 [mistake], his parents as A. J. Barnett (b. Kentucky) and Nora Stapleton (b. Kentucky), and the informant as A. J. Barnett of Kerz, Kentucky.

HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON, son of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD "NED" STAPLETON, was born April 8, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1890. He married NANCY E. DANIEL, daughter of ISOM DANIEL and ELEANOR "NELLIE" JAYNE, June 17, 1879 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born July 25, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 11, 1931 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky. Nancy Daniel married (2) ELIJAH GREENVILLE LEMASTER, son of LEWIS LEMASTER and MARTHA PHILLIPS, February 26, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 24, 1837 in Kentucky, and died May 21, 1927 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Henderson Stapleton can be found on page 289 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Nancy E. Daniel was the sister of Plymon Daniel, Daniel Jasper Daniel, Emaline Daniel, and Granville V. Daniel.

Elijah Greenville Lemaster was the brother of Rebecca Lemaster.

According to Kentucky birth records, Henderson Steepleton was born April 8, 1859 in Johnson County to Edward Steepleton and Eliza Salyer.

According to Kentucky birth records, Nancy E. Daniel was born July 25, 1857 in Johnson County to Isom Daniel and Eleanor Jayne.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Henderson Stapleton (age 21) married Nancy E. Daniels on June 17, 1879 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, E. G. Lemaster (2nd marriage, age 52) married Nancy E. Stapleton (2nd marriage, age 32) on February 26, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Nancy E. Daniel Lemaster died February 11, 1931 in Barnetts Creek from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 20, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Isom Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Eleanor Jayne (b. Kentucky), the informant as G. V. Daniel of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Kerz, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Elijah Greenville LeMaster died May 21, 1927 in Barnetts Creek from senility. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as July 24, 1837, his marital status as married, his parents as Leuis LeMaster (b. Virginia) and Martha Phillips (b. Virginia), and the informant as Nancy E. LeMaster of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.

On page 50 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 4, 1850), Lewis Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's a farmer, born in South Carolina, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Martha (born in Virginia, age 57), Francis (male, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 32), Samuel (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Daniel (born in Kentucky, age 20), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 19), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 16), and Elijah (born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 88 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 11, 1860), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #562, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ellenor (born in Kentucky, age 35), Henry J. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 15), Plymil (born in Kentucky, age 13), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 7), Emaline (born in Kentucky, age 5), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Isom (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1), and David J. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 45), Plymon (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 23), Daniel J. (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 21), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 17), Emeline (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Isom P. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), David J. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1880), Henderson Stepleton is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Nora E. (daughter, born in March of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Henderson's parents.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Nancy Daniel is found living with her 2nd husband. Elijah Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in July of 1837 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, married for 10 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. Lemaster (wife, born in July of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 42), Forest Lemaster (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Viola Lemaster (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3) Theodore Stapleton (step-son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Perry Stapleton (son, born in November of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Beecher Stapleton (step-son, born in November of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Elijah G. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 52), Henderson B. Lemaster (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Ollie V. Lemaster (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), E. G. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, and he's 82 years old. Also listed are Nancy E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 62), H. B. Stapleton [hard to read] (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), and O. H. Barnett (grandchild, male [mistake], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months). Ollie H. Barnett was the daughter of Nora Stapleton.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Nancy E. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's not working, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 72 years old. Also listed are Beecher (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), and Ollie H. Barnett (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

The children of HENDERSON STAPLETON and NANCY DANIEL are:
1. NORA STAPLETON, b. March 27, 1880, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1918, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANDREW JACKSON BARNETT.
2. THEODORE STAPLETON, b. January 3, 1882, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 29, 1958, Towanda, McLean County, Illinois, buried in Towanda, McLean County, Illinois, m. NORA A. MCKENZIE.
3. COMMODORE PERRY STAPLETON, b. October 23, 1883, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 1, 1951, Alameda County, California, m. EMMA ROSE (unknown last name).
4. SANFORD D. STAPLETON, b. July 4, 1885, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1945, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. STELLA M. CONLEY.
5. HENDERSON BEECHER STAPLETON, b. November 8, 1887, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 15, 1961, Brown County, Kentucky.
   Notes: When Beecher Stapleton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Staffordsville, Kentucky, that he was single, that he was partially deaf, and that he was born November 8, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had black eyes and black hair.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Henders [sic] B. Stapleton was born about 1888, and died May 15, 1961 at home in Brown County at the age of 73. He was never married and he was living in Brown County at the time of his death.

SUNNY BRIANN CONLEY, daughter of MICHAEL OLLIE CONLEY and MICHELE WALDRON, met SERGIO RAMIREZ.

The child of SUNNY CONLEY and SERGIO RAMIREZ is:
1. ALIZE JADE CONLEY.

(This information comes from Dustin Conley and other sources)

ADDIE JACKSON, daughter of CORA JACKSON and FRANKLIN JACKSON, was born August 25, 1904 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 31, 1931 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Patrick Risner Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ESTILL JACKSON, son of ALLEN JACKSON and NANCY JANE LEMASTER, January 24, 1924 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born September 25, 1900 in Kentucky, and died November 15, 1971 in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Addie Jackson died October 31, 1931 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from phthisic, which is on older term meaning any illness of the lungs or throat, such as asthma or a cough. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as August 25, 1904, her marital status as married, her husband as Estill Jackson, her parents as Frank Jackson (b. Riceville) and Cora Jackson (b. Riceville), the informant as Eskill Jackson of Riceville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Patrick Risner Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Addie Jackson died October 31, 1931 in Johnson County at the age of 27.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Estill Jackson was born September 25, 1900, and died November 15, 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

The children of ADDIE JACKSON and ESTILL JACKSON are:
1. JAMES H. JACKSON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Addie Jackson.
2. TROY JACKSON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Troy Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Addie Jackson.
3. WILLIE JACKSON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willie Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Addie Jackson.
4. ESTEL J. JACKSON, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estel J. Jackson was born in Magoffin County to Addie Jackson.

DAVID H. PENIX, son of SUSANNA CONLEY and ALLEN PENIX, was born January 18, 1887 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died in 1959, and is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan. He married (1) GRACIE LEMASTER, daughter of SARAH EMILY CONLEY and RANSOM L. LEMASTER. She was born in February of 1887 in Kentucky. He married (2) LULA B. FLETCHER, daughter of SIMON FLETCHER and ELLEN ARNETT. She was in 1913 in Kentucky, died February 12, 2004 in Grand Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, and is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan. Lula B. Fletcher married (2) WAYNE RIGGS.

Notes: Information on David Penix can be found on page 173 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

David Penix' 2nd wife and his daughter Flossie's husband were siblings.

There is no proof that Gracie Lemaster married David Penix, as of yet. On daughter Flossie's birth record, her mother is listed as Gracy Lucaslu. This comes from a transcript and not the actual birth record. David's brother, Washington, married Gracie Lemaster's sister, Mahala. Gracie Lemaster was born in February of 1887 in Kentucky, which makes her the right age. Nothing else can be found of Gracie Lemaster and there is no Gracy "Lucaslu" to be found anywhere.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lula B. Fletcher was born August 26, 1913 in Magoffin County to Ellen Arnell.

When David Penix' 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, that he was married and had 2 children, that he had spent 3 years as a private in the infantry of the Kentucky Guard, and that he was born January 18, 1887 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that David H. Penix lived from 1887 to 1959, and was buried in Section C, Plot 114 of Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, and that Lula B. Penix lived from 1913 to 2004, and was buried in the same plot in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula B. Riggs was born August 26, 1913, and died February 12, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1959-1960 in Michigan, her last benefit was paid out in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Grand Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), David Peonix is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Orpha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 30, 1920), Simon Fletcher is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Ressie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), David Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12). David is listed as married but there is no mention of his wife.

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Simon Fletcher is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 31), Rollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Freeman (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wanita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ransom (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Dancy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 77-9B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), David Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 26), Mae (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Calvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 [months]).

The children of DAVID PENIX and GRACIE LEMASTER are:
1. FLOSSIE PENIX, b. September 15, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1983, Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan, m. RALEIGH FLETCHER.
2. ORPHA MAY PENIX, b. 1918, Kentucky.

The children of DAVID PENIX and LULA FLETCHER are:
3. LOUISE PENIX, b. January 22, 1933, Kentucky, d. December 8, 2000, buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, m. JAMES H. WRIGHT. He was b. March 13, 1923, d. April 12, 2001, buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan.
   Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Louise Wright lived from January 22, 1933 to December 8, 2000, and was buried in Section C, Plot 90 of Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, and that James H. Wright lived from March 13, 1923 to April 12, 2001, and was buried in the same plot in the same cemetery.
4. WAYNE PENIX, b. August 17, 1934, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 26, 2010, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, buried in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan, m. ERNESTINE YOUNG.
   Notes: According to his obituary, "Wayne Penix of Dansville, MI, age 75, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born August 17, 1934 in Salyersville, KY, the son of David and Lula (Fletcher) Penix. He had lived in the area since he was just a young boy, moving from Kentucky. He loved to hunt, fish, play pool, and was an avid MSU fan. He loved his family and kids. Wayne served in the United States Army from 1953-56 during the Korean Conflict. On August 10, 1956, he married Ernestine Young and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Timothy (Margaret) Penix of TX, Tina (Ken) Delor of Chelsea, and Wendy (Roy) Bedell of Rives Junction; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Betty Heinz of Eaton Rapids, Helen Allen of Stockbridge, Bette Farmer of Jackson, and Nellie Higgins of AZ; one sister-in-law, Bev Penix of Stockbridge; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dlyn J. Penix; his mother and father; his step-father, Wayne Riggs; and his sisters, Louise Wright, May Penix and Flossie Fletcher, and one brother Calvin Penix. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Jeff Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery."
5. CALVIN PENIX, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Calvin Penix was born in Magoffin County to Lula Fletcher.
6. HELEN G. PENIX, b. 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ALLEN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen G. Penix was born in Magoffin County to Lulie Fletcher.
7. JOHN E. PENIX, b. January 21, 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Penix was born January 21, 1938 in Magoffin County to Lula Fletcher.

REBECCA STAPLETON, daughter of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD "NED" STAPLETON, was born March 22, 1857 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 21, 1939 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married DANIEL JASPER DANIEL, son of ISOM DANIEL and ELEANOR "NELLIE" JAYNE, June 11, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born March 3, 1849 in Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 3, 1936 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Rebecca Stapleton can be found on page 289 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Daniel Jasper Daniel was the brother of Plymon Daniel, Emaline Daniel, Nancy E. Daniel, and Granville V. Daniel.

A photo of their headstone shows that Daniel J. Daniel lived from March 3, 1849 to October 3, 1936 and that Rebecca Daniel from May 22, 1857 to May 21, 1939.

According to Kentucky birth records, Rebecca Stapleton was born March 22, 1857 in Johnson County to Edward Stapleton and Eliza Salyer.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Daniel J. Daniel (farmer, b. Johnson County, parents b. Lawrence County, 1st marriage, age 25) married Rebecca Stapleton (b. Johnson County, father b. Virginia, mother b. Floyd County, 1st marriage, age 17) on June 11, 1874 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Rebecca Daniels died May 21, 1939 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from chronic valvular heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Flat Gap, Kentucky, her age as "about 82," her marital status as widowed, her husband as Ned Stapleton [mistake], her parents as Nat Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and Martha [no last name] (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ernie Daniels of Ashland, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery.

According to her obituary, Rebecca Stapleton Daniel (age 82), had been ill for 5 months prior to her death, and was confined to her bed for the last month. She was born in Flat Gap, and died May 21, 1939 at the Ashland home of her son, A. M. Daniel. She was survived by 5 sons, A. M. Daniel (of Ashland), Leo Daniel (Ashland), Monroe Daniel (Ashland), Arby Daniel (Kerz, Kentucky), and H. R. Daniel (Youngstown, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Birdie Stapleton (Beaver, Ohio) and Mrs. J. M. Gambill (Offutt, Kentucky); and 1 brother, W. A. Stapleton (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Daniels died May 21, 1939 in Boyd County at the age of 82. She was living in Ashland at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Daniel J. Daniels died October 3, 1936 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from chronic dysentary. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Sip, Johnson County, his birth date as March 3, 1849, his marital status as married, his wife as Rebecca Daniels, his parents as Isom Daniels (b. Whitehouse, Kentucky) and Nellie Jaynes (b. Flat Gap, Kentucky), the informant as "Leo Daniels (son)" of Ashland, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery.

According to his obituary, Daniel Jasper Daniel (age 87), son of Isom and Nellie Daniel, moved from Johnson County, Kentucky, to Ashland, Boyd County, about 15 years prior to his death. He was born in Johnson County, died October 1, 1936 at home in Ashland, and was buried in Williams Cemetery. He was survived by his wife and several children and grandchildren. Among those were 1 son, Arby Daniel (of Kerz, Johnson County); 1 daughter, Mrs. Jim Gambill (White House, Johnson County); 1 niece, Mrs. Walter Spradlin (Paintsville); and 1 brother, Dave Daniel (Flat Gap, Joohnson County). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Daniel J. Daniels died October 3, 1936 in Boyd County at the age of 87.

On page 7 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 8, 1850), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Elender (born in Kentucky, age 25), Henry J. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 5), Plumon (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 88 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 11, 1860), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #562, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ellenor (born in Kentucky, age 35), Henry J. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 15), Plymil (born in Kentucky, age 13), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 7), Emaline (born in Kentucky, age 5), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Isom (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1), and David J. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 45), Plymon (born in Kentucky, age 23), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 21), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 17), Emeline (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Isom P. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), David J. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Corda A. (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 11 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), David Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 23), Birdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Rosea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Emma Daniels (cousin, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Daniel J. Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in March of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 43), Rosa (daughter, single, in school, born in February of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Leo (son, born in April of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Ratio (son, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Arby (son, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Mason (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Geneva (daughter, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 78 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Danel J. Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Rebecky (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 53), Macy A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Genevia [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Horatio ("one of family," single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 33 (Whitehouse) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), D. J. Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 63), and Albert M. Daniel (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 27). They are living next to daughter Rosa.

On page 46 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), A. Mason Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #411, he's an insurance collector, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Joe F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Robert L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), Daniel J. Daniel (father, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 82), and Rebecca (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 76).

The children of REBECCA STAPLETON and DAN DANIEL are:
1. BIRDIE E. DANIEL, b. April 18, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 10, 1958, Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN M. STAPLETON.
2. MONROE DANIEL, b. January 9, 1877, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 4, 1955, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLOTTE "LOTTIE" STAMBAUGH.
3. ROSA DANIEL, b. February 20, 1879, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 22, 1957, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES MARTIN GAMBILL.
4. LEO FRANKLIN DANIEL, b. April 12, 1881, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 29, 1964, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. MOLLIE CATHERINE SALYER.
5. HORATIO R. DANIEL, b. November 27, 1884, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 14, 1960, Panama City, Panama, buried in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, m. ZULA M. LYON.
6. ARBY J. DANIEL, b. June 9, 1888, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 25, 1963, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ETTA MAY DANIEL.
7. ALBERT MASON DANIEL, b. September 25, 1891, Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1966, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married JOSEPHINE FRANCIS TURNER.
8. GENEVA L. DANIEL, b. November 24, 1895, Kentucky, d. November 3, 1911, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her death certificate, Geneva L. Daniel died November 3, 1911 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the glands Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 24, 1895, her marital status as single, her parents as Daniel J. Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Stapleton (b. Kentucky), the informant as D. J. Daniel of Kerz, Kentucky, and the burial place as Daniel Cemetery.