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STELLA MAY DANIEL, daughter of FRANCIS STAPLETON and DAVID K. DANIEL, was born August 24, 1893 in Kentucky, died February 1, 1923 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Daniels Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married SAMUEL CHURCH, son of KELLY CHURCH and SARAH JANE LEADINGHAM. He was born March 25, 1895 in Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, and died August 22, 1975 in West Virginia. Samuel Church married (2) OLGA MAY HOLBROOK, daughter of MIRANDA HAMILTON and JOHN C. HOLBROOK, about 1927. She was born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, and died April 14, 1972 in Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Sarah Jane Leadingham Church died August 27, 1923 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the bowels. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 25, 1866, her marital status as married, her parents as T. M. Leadingham (b. Kentucky) and Mary Maggard (b. Kentucky), the informant as Pete Church of Ashland, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery.

When Sam Church's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer working for Ashland Steel Company in Ashland, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born March 25, 1895 in Willard, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Stella May Daniels Church died February 1, 1923 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 24, 1893, her marital status as married, her parents as David K. Daniels (b. Kentucky) and Francis Stapleton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sam Church of Ashland, and the burial place as Daniels Cemetery in Greenup County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella M. Church died February 1, 1923 in Boyd County at the age of 29.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Samuel Church was born March 25, 1895, and died in August of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Samuel Church died August 22, 1975 in West Virginia at the age of 80. He was living in Boyd County, Kentucky, at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Olga M. Church died April 14, 1972 in Greenup County at the age of 84. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Willard) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Kelly Church is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's a farmer, born in April of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 17 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in August of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 32), Lewis E. (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Gabriel (son, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Norman (son, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Willie (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Samuel (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Marion (son, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Mary T. (daughter, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Maddox) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Kellie Church is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 17 children and 10 are still living, age 43), Petter [Peter] (son, single, laborer in a saw mill, born in Kentucky, age 21), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sam (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Morton (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 46 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated February 2, 1920), Sam Church is listed as the head of the household for house #463, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Stella M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Beecher R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), and Loyd Daniel (brother-in-law, single, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 10-30 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Samuel Church is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a jobber in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 32 years old, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Olga (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 37, age 40), Opal M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Beacher [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Stella F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 10-15 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Samuel Church is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a roller in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Olga (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 50), Beachal (son, separated, working in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 22), and Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 19).

    The children of STELLA DANIEL and SAM CHURCH are:

    1. OPAL M. CHURCH, b. January 28, 1916, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Opal M. Church was born January 28, 1916 in Boyd County to Stella Daniels.
    2. BEACHEL R. CHURCH, b. October 2, 1917, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beachel R. Church was born October 2, 1917 in Boyd County to Stella Daniels.
    3. STELLA F. CHURCH, b. February 13, 1921, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stella F. Church was born February 13, 1921 in Boyd County to Stella Daniels.






WALTER DANIEL, son of FRANCIS STAPLETON and DAVID K. DANIEL, was born November 4, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 27, 1956 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married VIRGINIA DIXON, daughter of TOBE DIXON and ELLA FOX, about 1928. She was born November 17, 1900 in Kentucky, and died August 9, 1979 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Tobe Dixon was the brother of Emma Dixon and Clark Dixon.

Walter Daniels is found living with his sister Bessie in 1940.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Tobe Dixon (age 26) married Ella Fox (age 23) on December 23, 1896 in Johnson County.

According to his obituary:

      "Prominent Resident Of Staffordsville Burried Sunday In the sudden passing Friday, May 20, of Tobe Dixon, 78, prominent resident of Staffordsville, Johnson County lost one of its most admired and respected citizens. Mr. Dixon was well known throughout Eastern Kentucky and his death, resulting from a stroke suffered at his home Tuesday, came as a great shock to his family and friends. Mr. Dixon was born in Magoffin County on September 28, 1870, the son of Isaac and Margaret May Dixon, both members of pioneer families in this section. He was the third child in a family of eleven children, four of whom preceed him in death. When he was three years old his family moved to Johnson County where he lived until the time of his death. He was united in marriage to Ella Fox on December 23, 1896, and to this union six children were born. He engaged in farming until his retirement several years ago. A progressive citizen, deeply interested in the development of his county, he was a regonized leader in his community. His kindly disposition endeared him to all who made his acquaintance, and his active interest in all things worth while won for him countless admirers. He was at all times a devoted and thoughtful husband and father. He became a member of the United Baptist Church at Union Church in Staffordsville in 1911 and lived a devouted and faithful Christian life. He served this church as clerk for thirty-seven years and as a deacon for twenty-nine years. Surviving are his wife, Ella Fox Dixon and the following children; Mrs. Toral Franklin, Staffordsville; Mrs. Virginia Daniel, City; Harriet May, at home; Andrew Dixon, Pikeville; Mrs. Kenneth Davis, Kenova, W. Va.; and Mrs. James O. Davis, Huntington, W. Va.; Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Warren M. Vanhoose, Frankfort; Mrs. Jim McKenzie and Mrs. J. Langley Preston, both of Wittensville; three brothers, Clark Dixon, Piketon, Ohio; Guy Dixon, Wittensville; and Don Dixon, Ashland. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p. m., Sunday, May 22, at the Union Church at Staffordsville by the Revs. Lonza Reed and F. F. Riggsby, Burial was in the family cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to her obituary, Ella Fox Dixon (age 79), daughter of the late A. J. and Dorcas Davis Fox, lived all of her live at "the old home place." She was born September 8, 1873 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1953 at home in Staffordsville following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was was preceded in death by her husband, Tobe Dixon, whom she married December 23, 1896. She was survived by 1 son, Andrew Dixon (of Pikevill); 5 daughters, Mrs. Toral Franklin (Staffordsville), Mrs. Virginia Daniel (Staffordsville), Miss Harriet May Dixon (Staffordsville), Mrs. Ken Davis (Kenova, West Virginia), and Mrs. James O. Davis (Huntington, West Virginia); 1 half-sister, Mrs. Jesse F. Pelphrey (Paintsville), 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Walter Daniels (age 52), son of the late David K. and Frances Stapleton Daniels, was an appliance salesman. He was born November 4, 1903 in Johnson County, died May 27, 1956 at home in Ashland following an illness of 7 months, and was buried in Oak Springs Cemetery. He was survived by 1 son, Paul Edwin Daniels (in the U.S. Navy); 1 daughter, Ella Frances Gilpin (Paintsville); his step-mother, Mrs. Ella Daniels (Wheelersburg, Ohio); 2 brothers, Lloyd Daniels (Ashland) and William Luther Daniels (Waverly, Ohio); 3 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Worley (Dester, Ohio), Mrs. Harry Posey (Coal Grove), and Mrs. Eliza Hanshaw (Ironton, Ohio); 3 half-brothers, David K. Daniels Jr. (U.S. Army in Germany), Clyde Daniels (Circleville, Ohio), and Arthur Daniels (Wheelersburg); 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Aileen Reister (Washington Court House, Ohio) and Mrs. Mary Magdalene Short (Japan); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter Daniels died May 27, 1956 in Boyd County at the age of 52. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virginia Daniel was born November 17, 1900, and died in August of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virginia Daniel died August 9, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 78. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Andrew J. Fox is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, 2nd marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 1 is still living, age 67), Tobe Dixon (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, age 39), Ella Dixon (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 36), Fanny Dixon (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Virginia Dixon (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Harriet M. Dixon (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Andrew F. Dixon (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Tobe Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Fannie (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 22), Virginia (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 19), Harriett M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Andrew F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Della M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 years 4 months), and Darcus E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Cyrus Murray is listed as the head of the household for house #277, he's a laborer for the water company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 51), Walter Daniel (cousin, married, salesman in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), and Virginia Daniel (cousin, married, stenographer for an insurance company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 29). Walter's brother, Perry, is in house #274.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Jake Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #47, 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 69 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 66), Harriet M. (daughter, single, clerk in a furniture store, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 37), Darcos Evelyn (daughter, single, stenographer for a private firm, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 23), Virginia Daniels (daughter, separated, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high schoo, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935l, age 39), Ella Frances Daniels (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 9), and Paul Edward Daniels (grandson, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1940 census for District 10-14 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 1940), Dorcas Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #172, she's single, a stenographer for a wholesale grocery company, born in Kentucky, she was living in Paintsville, Kentucky, in 1935, she has a 4 year high school education, and she's 24 years old. Also listed are Virginia Daniel (lodger, separated, billing clerk for a hardware company, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, she was living in Paintsville in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 38), Virgie Williams (lodger, single, office girl in a Woolworth Ten Cents Store, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 30), and Grace Williams (lodger, single, saleslady in a Woolworth Ten Cents Store, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 27).

    The children of WALTER DANIELS and VIRGINIA DIXON are:

    1. ELLA FRANCES DANIEL, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GILPIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella F. Daniel was born in Johnson County to Virginia Dixon.
    2. PAUL EDWARD DANIEL, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Paul Daniel's name is listed as Paul Edward Daniel in the 1930 census and as Paul Edwin Daniel in his father's obituary.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Daniel was born in Johnson County to Virginia Dixon.






COMMODORE PERRY DANIEL, son of FRANCIS STAPLETON and DAVID K. DANIEL, was born November 26, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1955 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married RUTH PACK, daughter of HENRY PACK and REBECCA MURRAY, in 1928. She was born about 1912 in Kentucky. Ruth Pack married (2) (unknown first name) SMITH.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hershell H. Pack was born November 1, 1919 in Johnson County to Rebecca Murray.

According to his obituary, Henry Pack (age 91), son of the late James and Martha Grimm Pack, was born October 8, 1880, died May 24, 1972 at home in Lowmansville, and was buried in Dr. T. P. Preston Cemetery in Lowmansville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Murry Pack. He was survived by 1 son, Hershell Pack (of Lowmansville); 2 daughters, Ola Arrowood (Gallipolis, Ohio) and Ruth Smith (Phoenix, Arizona); 4 brothers; and 5 sisters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Perry Daniel (age 49), son of the late Rev. David K. and Frances Stapleton Daniel, was a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, at the time of his death. He was born November 26, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1955 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Pack Daniel, whom he married in 1928; his step-mother, Mrs. Ella Daniel (of Wheelersburg, Ohio); 1 son, Perry Eugene Daniel; 6 brothers, Lloyd Daniel (Ashland), Luther Daniel (Waverly, Ohio), Walter Daniel (Ashland), David K. Daniel Jr. (South Carolina), Clyde Daniel (Circleville, Ohio), and Arthur Daniel (Wheelersburg); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Bessie Worley (Dexter, Ohio), Mrs. Jeanette Posy (Ironton, Ohio), Mrs. Eliza Hanshaw (Ironton), Mrs. Eileen Resetor (Washington Court House, Ohio), and Mrs. Mary Short (Japan). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was a Ruth D. Smith who was born May 30, 1910, and died March 3, 2006. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 47 (Sycamore) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Henry Pack is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rebecka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Oshel (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ruthy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Arand (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Ferris Murry is listed as the head of the household for family #284 in house #274, he's a ditch digger for the water company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 45), Perry Daniel (head of the household for family #285, he's a crane operator in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Ruth (wife, seamstress in a shirt factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18). Perry's brother, Walter, is in house #277.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Henry Pack is listed as the head of the household for family #79 [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 47), and Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 10-6 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Perry Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a truck driver in a filling station, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, he has one year of high school, he was living in Ashland, Kentucky, in 1935, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Ruth (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Perry E. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Hershel Pack (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in Lowmansville, Johnson County, in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 20).

    The child of PERRY DANIEL and RUTH PACK is:

    1. PERRY EUGENE DANIEL, b. 1938, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Perry E. Daniel was born in Boyd County to Ruth Pack.






MONTERVILLE STAPLETON, son of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD "NED" STAPLETON, was born September 17, 1869 in Kentucky, died April 23, 1928 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) LUCINDA RAMEY on March 5, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in May of 1866 in Kentucky. He married (2) EFFIE M. CRIDER, daughter of ALFRED CRIDER and SARAH ELIZABETH WELLS, January 16, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 22, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 22, 1956 in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Kerz, 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. There it says that "Montraville Stapleton" wasa born in 1869, married Lucinda [no last name is listed] and the had 1 son, Herbert E. Stapleton, who was born in 1892.

Effie Crider was the sister of Nola Crider.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Alfred Crider (age 23) married Sarah E. Wells (age 20) on October 16, 1884 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Monterville Stapleton (age 29) married Lucinda Ramey (age 22) on March 5, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, M. V. Stapleton (married once, age 43) married Effey Crider (age 25) on January 16, 1913 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Monterville Stepleton died April 23, 1928 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia and influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 17, 1869, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Edward Stepleton (b. Virginia) and Eliza Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Effie Stepleton of Sip, Kentucky, and the burial place as the home graveyard in Sip, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Montervill Stepleton died April 23, 1928 in Johnson County at the age of 57.

According to her obituary, Effie Crider Stapleton (age 69), daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Wells Crider, was born September 22, 1887 in Johnson county, died at home in Kerz, Kentucky, on November 22, 1956, and was buried in the family cemetery in Kerz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monterville Stapleton. She was survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Farlin Bartley (of Kerz) and Mrs. Francis McKenzie (Kerz); 2 brothers, Homer Crider (Prestonsburg, Kentucky) and Bill Crider (Stambaugh, Kentucky); 3 sisters, Julia Adkins (Paintsville), Joshie Hazelett (Paintsville), and Bessie Hicks (Detroit, Michigan); and 1 half-brother, James Crider. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Effie Stapleton died November 22, 1956 in Johnson County at the age of 69. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Monts Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in September of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Lucinda (wife, born in May of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 34), and Herbert E. (son, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Alfred Cryder is listed as the head of the household for house #235, he's a blacksmith, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, married for 16 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in May of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 36), Nolia [Nola] (daughter, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Effie (daughter, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Jennette (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Homer (son, born in March of 1896 [hard to read] in Kentucky, age 4), and Bessie (daughter, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Monterville Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lou (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 43), and Herbert E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Alf Crider is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a blacksmith, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Nola Witten (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Effie M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Tommy Witten (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lou Witten (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 45 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Monterville Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Effie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Effie Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #123, she's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and she's 41 years old. Also listed are Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 58-14 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Effie Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #89, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Francis McKenzie (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 22), Edith Mae McKenzie (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 18), and Frances Ileen McKenzie [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age less than a year [hard to read].

    The child of MONTERVILLE STAPLETON and LUCINDA RAMEY is:

    1. HERBERT E. STAPLETON, b. September 1892, Kentucky.

    The children of MONTERVILLE STAPLETON and EFFIE CRIDER are:

    1. GLADYS MARIE STAPLETON, b. January 15, 1915, Johnson County, Kentuck, d. November 15, 1982, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FARLIN BARTLEY.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Gladys Stapleton Bartley (age 67), daughter of Monterville and Effie Crider Stapleton, was a resident of Kerz, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born January 15, 1915 in Johnson County, died November 15, 1982 in Paintsville Hospital after an illness of several weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery in Kerz. She was survived by her husband, Farlin Bartley; 2 sons, William R. Bartley (of Ypsilant, Michigan) and Gary S. Bartley (Milford Center, Ohio); 4 daughters, Betty Lemaster (Ypsilanti), Barbara Lemaster (Ypsilanti), Anna Salyer (Ashland), and Sue VanHoose (Sitka, Kentucky); 11 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to his obituary, Gary S. Bartley (age 63), son of the late Fairlan and Gladys Marie Stapleton Bartley, was a mechanic and electrical maintenance associate with Denison Hydraulics, and a resident of Milford Center, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born April 11, 1942 in Johnson County, died September 21, 2005 in Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio, and was buried in Bartley Family Cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Nancy Evelyn Jones Bartley; 1 son, Terry Bartley (of Bellefontaine, Ohio); 3 sisters, Betty Lemaster (Ypsilanti, Michigan), Barbara Lemaster (Ypsilanti), and Sue Vanhoose (Sitka); and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. EDITH MAE STAPLETON, b. March 9, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1963, Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRANCIS MCKENZIE.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Edith Stapleton McKenzie (age 41), daughter of Monterville and Effie Crider Stapleton, was born March 9, 1922 in Johnson County, died October 24, 1963 at home in Kerz following an illness of several months, and was buried in Stapleton Cemetery [also known as the "Upper Stapleton Cemetery"] in Kerz. She was survived by her husband, Francis McKenzie; 5 sons, James F. McKenzie (of Fort Knox), Paul McKenzie (at home), Francis McKenzie Jr. (at home), Tobie McKenzie (at home), and Charles McKenzie (at home); 8 daughters, Mrs. James Davis (Columbus, Ohio), Rose McKenzie (at home), Betty McKenzie (at home), Judy McKenzie (at home), Karen McKenzie (at home), Barbara McKenzie (at home), Rhonda McKenzie (at home), and Roxanna McKenzie (at home); and 1 sister, Mrs. Farlin Bartley (Kerz, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






WILLIAM ALBERT STAPLETON, son of ELIZA SALYER and EDWARD "NED" STAPLETON, was born June 14, 1881 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 18, 1941 in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ELIZA COX, daughter of MOSES FRANKLIN COX and CYNTHIA F. CAUDILL, December 10, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born July 8, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 14, 1969 in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky. Eliza Cox married (2) RUFUS ROUSH.

Notes: Eliza Cox was the half-sister of Juda Esta Cox.

Moses Cox was the brother of William Asberry Cox and Sarah Margaret Cox.

According to Kentucky birth records, Moses F. Cox was born October 16, 1858 in Johnson County to Isaac Cox and Lydia Fairchild.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Moses F. Cox (age 24) married Cynthia F. Caudill (age 22) on September 17, 1883 in Johnson County.

His obituary, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

"Moses Franklin Cox, 84 years old, for more than 50 years a resident of the Mud Lick Neighborhood of Johnson County, died Thursday of last week at his home in Louden, Ohio. He left Johnson County 25 years ago. At the time of his death, Mr. Cox was making his home with a daughter, Mrs. W. A. Stapleton. Mr. Cox, son of the late Isaac Cox and Mrs. Lydia Fairchild Cox, was born at Dunganon, Va., where he lived until he was six years old. His parents moved to Johnson County and settled on Big Mud Lick in 1862. Mr. Cox was married to Cynthia Caudill September 20, 1883. To this union, five children were born. Three have preceded him in death. His wife died August 20, 1897. Besides his daughter with whom he resided, Mr. Cox is survived by a son, Sam Cox, Ashland, Ky. And by two children of a second marriage, Willie Cox and Mrs. John Alley, Ashland, and 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was an Uncle of former Judge W. H. Cox, of Paintsville. Mr. Cox was the last surviving member of a family of 10 children. He was buried last Saturday in the Melvin Cemetery near Ironton, Ohio."

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, W. A. Stapleton (b. Johnson County, father b. Scott County, Virginia, mother b. Johnson County, age 20) married Eliza Cox (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 17) on December 10, 1901 in Johnson County.

When William Albert Stapleton'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 in Sip, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Eliza Stapleton of Sip, and that he was born June 14, 1881. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and red hair.

According to his death certificate, William Albert Stapleton died January 18, 1941 from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as June 14, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Eliza Cox, his parents as Edward Stapleton (b. Johnson County) and Eliza Salyers (b. Johnson County), the informant as Eliza Stapleton of Kerz, and the burial place as Kerz.

His obituary, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

"William Albert Stapleton, 55, died at his home at Kerz, this county, last Saturday, January 18, 1941. He had been ill two years and the immediate cause of his death was due to paralysis. He was a son of Edward and Eliza Salyer Stapleton, of Kerz. He was the last surviving member of a family of eleven children. He was married to Eliza Cox, of Flat Gap, December 12, 1901. Besides his widow he is survived by the following children: Ben C. Stapleton, Lexington; Hudson R. Stapleton, Kerz; Mrs. E. L Daniel, Wheelersburg, Ohio, and Mrs. W. H.. Music, Ironton, Ohio. Mr. Stapleton lived in Paintsville for many years where he worked as a railroader. He also conducted a boarding house on Euclid Avenue for a number of years. Three- years ago he moved to Rock Spring, Ohio, but recently moved to his old home at Kerz."
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William A. Stapleton died January 18, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 59. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Eliza Cox Stapleton Roush (age 84), daughter of the late Mose F. and Cynthia Caudill Cox, was born July 8, 1884 in Johnson County, died January 14, 1969 in the Kerz home of her daughter, Mrs. Ivel Music, and was buried in Stapleton Cemetery in Kerz. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, William Stapleton, in January of 1941, and her 2nd husband, Rufus Roush, in 1960. She was survived by 2 sons, Benjamin Carson Stapleton (of Portsmouth, Ohio) and Hudson Ray Stapleton (Jackson, Michigan); 2 daughters, Mrs. Ivel Music (Kerz) and Mrs. Olga Alice Daniels (Wheelersburg, Ohio); 1 brother, Willie Cox (Ashland); 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Eliza S. Roush died January 14, 1969 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Moses Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, widowed, born in August of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Eliza (daughter, born July of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Hansford (son, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Ruben (son, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 78 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), William A. Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Delpha [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Carson [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Hudson R. [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 45 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), William A. Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Carson (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Hudson R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Olga (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ovel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Albert Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a watchman for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Eliza C. (wife, running a boarding house, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 45), Ben C. (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 24), Hudson R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Olga A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ivel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Della Rice (roomer, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Betty J. Rice (lodger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months), and James Miller (roomer, married, machinist for C & O Railroad, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 30).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 44-29A (Perry Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1940), Moses F. Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 81 years old. Also listed are Eliza Stapleton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 55), William A. Stapleton (son-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in Boyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 58), Hudson Stapleton (grandson, separated, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 31), and Gladys M. Stapleton (great-grandchild, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of WILLIAM STAPLETON and ELIZA COX are:

    1. DELPHA STAPLETON, b. December 26, 1902, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1913, Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Kerz, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Delpha Stapleton died November 4, 1913 in Little Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from appendicitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 26, 1902, her parents as W. A. Stapleton (b. Kentucky) and Elza Cox (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. A. Stapleton of Sip, Kentucky, and the burial place as Stapleton Cemetery.
    2. BENJAMIN CARSON STAPLETON, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    3. HUDSON RAY STAPLETON, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    4. OLGA ALICE STAPLETON, b. January 20, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. E. L. DANIEL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Olga Stapleton was born January 20, 1912 in Johnson County to Eliza Cope.
    5. IVEL I. STAPLETON, b. January 16, 1916, Sip, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1990, Putnam County, Florida, m. WILLIE HAGER MUSIC.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oval Stapleton was born January 16, 1916 in Johnson County to Eliza Cox.
      According to her obituary, Ivel I. Stapleton Music (age 73), was born in Sip, Kentucky, and died January 12, 1990. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Willie Hager Music Jr.; and 1 daughter, Patricia Y. Wilcox. She was survived by her husband, Willie Hager Music Sr. of Pomona Park, Florida; 1 son, Charles Henry Music (Virginia Beach, Virginia); 2 daughters, Olga Irene Akridge (of Radcliff) and Laverne A. Reynolds (Pomona Park); 2 brothers, Ben C. Stapleton Sr. (Portsmouth, Ohio) and Hudson R. Stapleton (Pleasant Lake, Michigan); 1 sister, Olga A. Daniels (Wheelersburg, Ohio); 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Florida death record transcripts, Ivel I. Music died January 12, 1990 in Putnam County at the age of 73.






JAMES H. PELPHREY, son of SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY and MARY SPRADLIN, was born September 7, 1893 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 18, 1978 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LORA REED, daughter of JOHN REED and VICTORIA DAVIS, September 12, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born June 21, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 3, 1982 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James H. Pelphrey (merchant, age 21) married Lora Reed (age 18) on September 12, 1914 in Johnson County.

When James H. Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born September 7, 1893 in Staffordsville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and weak limbs resulting from fever.

According to his obituary, J. H. Pelphrey (age 84), son of Harrison and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey, was a retired businessman. He was born September 7, 1893 in Johnson County, died July 18, 1978 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Josephine Stout. He was survived by his wife, Lora Reed Pelphrey; 1 son, J. H. Pelphrey Jr. (of Morehead, Kentucky); 1 sister, Mrs. Irvin Spradlin (Paintsville); 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, J. Pelphrey was born September 7, 1893, and died in July of 1978. He received his Social Security card in 1953 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, J. H. Pelphrey died July 18, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 84. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Lora Reed Pelphrey (age 86), daughter of John "Pa" and Victoria Davis Reed, was born June 21, 1896 in Johnson County, died November 3, 1982 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Picklefork, Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. H. Pelphrey Sr., on July 18, 1978; and 1 daughter, Josephine Pelphrey Stout. She was survived by 1 son, J. H. Pelphrey Jr. (of Morehead); 1 brother, Walter Reed (Paintsville); 1 sister, Mrs. Norcie Trimble (Barnetts Creek); 7 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lora Pelphrey was born June 21, 1896, and died in November of 1982. She received her Social Security card in 1955 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lora Pelphrey died November 3, 1982 in Johnson County at the age of 86. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), J. H. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a traveling salesman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), James H. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a wholesale dry goods merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 33), James H. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 58-1B (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), James H. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a merchant with a retail clothing store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, saleslady in a retail store, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 43), Josephine (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 20), and Gladys Brown (housekeeper, single, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21).

    The children of JAMES PELPHREY and LORA REED are:

    1. JAMES H. PELPHREY JR., b. June 25, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Pelphrey was born June 25, 1915 in Johnson County to Lora Reed.
    2. JOSEPHINE PELPHREY, b. September 5, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1966, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOE STOUT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josephine Pelphrey was born September 5, 1919 in Johnson County to Lora Reed.
      According to her obituary, Josephine Pelphrey Stout (age 46), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pelphrey of Paintsville, was living in Carrollton, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born September 5, 1919 in Johnson County, died June 14, 1966 in King's Daughters Hospital in Madison, Indiana, after being seriously ill for many months, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. In addition to her parents, she was survived by her husband, Joe Stout; 1 son, Jimmy John Stout; 4 daughters, Mrs. William Waits (of Louisville), Loralene Stout (Carrollton), Vicki Jo Stout (Carrollton), and Mary Robins (Carrollton), and 1 brother, James H. Pelphry Jr. (Morehead, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






RAY PELPHREY, son of SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY and MARY SPRADLIN, was born August 16, 1897 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 20, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married OCTAVIA F. "TAVA" LEMASTER, daughter of JAMES B. LEMASTER and MARY ELLEN "MOLLIE" TRIMBLE, about 1916. She was born May 30, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 16, 1977 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Mary Ellen "Mollie" Trimble was the sister of Louisa C. Trimble.

According to her death certificate, Mollie Trimble Lemaster died August 18, 1915 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a pulmonary absess. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 10, 1863, her marital status as married, her parents as James Trimble (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Howes (b. Kentucky), the informant as James Lemaster of Staffordville, and the burial place as Staffordville.

When Ray Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Denver Coal Company in Denver, Kentucky, that his closet relative was "Tava Pelphrey (wife)" of Denver, that he was born August 16, 1897 in Denver, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to his obituary, Ray Pelphrey (age 67), son of Harrison and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey and a resident of Ashland at the time of his death, was born August 16, 1897, died June 20, 1965, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Tava Lemaster Pelphrey; 2 brothers, J. H. Pelphrey (of Paintsville) and Don Pelphrey (Denver, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Frankie Conley (Ashland) and Mrs. Irvin Spradlin (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ray Pelphrey was born August 16, 1897, and died in June of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ray Pelphrey died June 20, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 67. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Octavia Lemaster Pelphrey (age 84), daughter of James B. and Mary Ellen Trimble Lemaster, was born May 30, 1893 in Johnson County, died August 16, 1977 in Ashland, and was buried in Mayo Memorial Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Pelphrey, in 1965. She was survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. O. C. Cooper (of Paintsville) and Mrs. Ollie Spradlin (Denver, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Octavia Pelphrey was born May 30, 1893, and died in August of 1977. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Octavia Pelphrey died August 16, 1977 in Boyd Countty at the age of 84. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), James B. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in August of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in February of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 37), Ollie P. (daughter, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Leulia M. (daughter, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Octava F. (daughter, born in May of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Eunice G. (daughter, born in February of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Leona P. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Buel E. (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20 & 21, 1910), James B. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 47), Ollie P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Leulie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Octavia F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Eunice G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Leona P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Buell E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Ray Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Tava (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Ray Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's working in a wholesale grocery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 31 years old. Also listed is Tava (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 36).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 98-2 (Pikeville) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 18 - 22, 1940), Ray Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a salesman in a wholesale house, 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 is Tavia (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46).






MATHEW PELPHREY, son of NAOMA SALYER and ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, was born in October of 1863 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LUCINA A. "LUCY" BLEVINS, daughter of MARTIN BLEVINS and MARY ALMEDA LEMASTER, December 17, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in April of 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Lucy Blevins married (2) GEORGE BULLION. He was born about 1867 in 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.

Lucina A. "Lucy" Blevins was the sister of Mary E. Blevins.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Martin Blevins married Mary Almeda Lemaster on February 5, 1862 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Matthew Pelphrey (age 24) married Lucy A. Blevins (age 18) on December 17, 1886 in Johnson County.

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), Martin Blevins is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 34), Jas T. [James T.] (born in Kentucky, age 13), Lucy A. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Henry H. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Ransom (born in Kentucky, age 7), David F. (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 42 & 43 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Mathew Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #300, he's a farmer, born in October of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in April of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 34), Harry (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Bessie (daughter, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Sam (son, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Nora (daughter, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living next to Lucy's brother James.

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1910 census for District 184 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1910), Matt Pelfry is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 47 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 44), Harry (son, single, plumber, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Cally (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Dave Blanton (son-in-law, married, street laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, age 34), Bessie Blanton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth 2 children and both are still living, age 19), May Blanton (daughter-in-law [mistake], born in Kentucky, age 3), and Buddy Blanton (daughter-in-law, female, [mistake], born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 105 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), George Bullion is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Louisiana, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Ema (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Estel (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Callie Pelfry (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 155 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 28, 1920), Milt Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a laborer on the railroad tracks, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Mary Pelfrey (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 10-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), George Bullion is found living with his sister, Julia Bunch, and her family. He's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Louisiana, and he's 63 years old.

    The children of MATHEW PELPHREY and LUCY BLEVINS are:

    1. HARRY PELPHREY, b. November 1889, Kentucky.
    2. BESSIE PELPHREY, b. June 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAVID BLANTON.
    3. SAM PELPHREY, b. October 1894, Kentucky.
    4. NORA PELPHREY, b. September 21, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1977, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, buried in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, m. JOHN MILTON PICKLESIMER.
    5. DORA PELPHREY, b. 1902, Kentucky.
    6. MARY PELPHREY, b. 1904, Kentucky, m. ELMER MORGAN.
    7. CALLIE PELPHREY, b. April 24, 1908, Kentucky, d. April 29, 1997, Summit County, Ohio, m. DAVID MCCOY.






BESSIE PELPHREY, daughter of MATHEW PELPHREY and LUCINA A. "LUCY" BLEVINS, was born in June of 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DAVID BLANTON, son of WILLIAM BLANTON and MARTHA STAPLETON, about 1906. He was born January 4, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 28, 1960 in Cabell County, Virginia.

Notes: David Blanton was the brother of Arminta Blanton and Archibald Blanton.

According to Kentucky birth records, David Blanton was born January 4, 1874 in Johnson County to William Blanton (b. Harlan County) and Martha Stapleton (b. Johnson County).

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, David Blanton was born about 1874, and died August 28, 1960 in Cabell County at the age of 86.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), William Blanton 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 36 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 23), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mintie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emily (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Archibald (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1910 census for District 184 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1910), Matt Pelfry is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 47 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 44), Harry (son, single, plumber, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Cally (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Dave Blanton (son-in-law, married, street laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, age 34), Bessie Blanton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth 2 children and both are still living, age 19), May Blanton (daughter-in-law [mistake], born in Kentucky, age 3), and Buddy Blanton (daughter-in-law, female, [mistakes], born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 156 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 20), 1920), Dave Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Buddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jewel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Estella Bullion (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 52 of the 1930 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated May 10, 1930), David Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #518, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Jewel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ruby (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Ethel (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 13), Clarence E. (son, born in West Virginia, age 11), Louise (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 8), Helen (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), William M. (son, born in West Virginia, age 3), and Ruth I. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 5, 1940), Dave Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a watchman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 48), Jewel (daughter, single, not working, born in West Virginia, age 28), Ethel (daughter, single, not working, born in West Virginia, age 23), Edward (son, born in West Virginia, age 19), Louise (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 17), Helen (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 14), William (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), Ruth Imogene (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 10), Jimmy Howard (son, born in West Virginia, age 8), David Wilson (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), and Bernice Ann (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2).

    The children of BESSIE PELPHREY and DAVE BLANTON are:

    1. MAY BLANTON, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. March 19, 1951, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) HOLLEY.
      Notes: According to West Virginia death record transcripts, May Blanton Holley, daughter of David Blanton and Bessie Pelfrey, died March 19, 1951 in Wayne County.
    2. BUDDY BLANTON, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. JEWEL BLANTON, b. 1912, West Virginia.
    4. RUBY BLANTON, b. 1915, West Virginia.
    5. ETHEL BLANTON, b. 1918, West Virginia.
    6. CLARENCE EDWARD BLANTON, b. 1920, West Virginia.
    7. LOUISE BLANTON, b. 1922, West Virginia.
    8. HELEN BLANTON, b. 1925, West Virginia.
    9. WILLIAM BLANTON, b. 1927, West Virginia.
    10. RUTH IMOGENE BLANTON, b. 1928, West Virginia.
    11. JIMMY HOWARD BLANTON, b. 1932, West Virginia.
    12. DAVID WILSON BLANTON, b. 1936, West Virginia.
    13. BERNICE ANN BLANTON, b. 1938, West Virginia.






NORA PELPHREY, daughter of MATHEW PELPHREY and LUCINA A. "LUCY" BLEVINS, was born September 21, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 5, 1977 in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. She married JOHN MILTON PICKLESIMER, son of WILLIAM RANSOM PICKLESIMER and MARTELIA "TEALY" MCCARTY, in July of 1917. He was born March 14, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 6, 1971 in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, and is buried in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio.

Notes: When Milton Pickles' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Wayne County, Virginia, he stated that he was working for C & O Railroad in Huntington, West Virginia, that his closet relative was Nora Pickles of Ceredo County, West Virginia, and that he was born March 14, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 5 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a light complexion. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her obituary, Nora Pelphrey Pickles (age 78), dauighter of Mathew and Lucy Blevins Pelphrey, was born September 21, 1899 in Johnson County, died December 5, 1977 at home in Van Wert, Ohio, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Milton Pickles, whom she married in July of 1917, on May 6, 1971. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. She was survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. David (Callie) McCoy (Akron, Ohio), Mrs. Bessie Blanton (Chesapeake, Ohio), and Mrs. Elmer (Mary) Morgan (Van Wert, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora Pickles was born about 1899, and died December 5, 1977 at home in Van Wert at the age of 78. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Milton J. Picklesimer, son of the late William and Teal McCarty Picklesimer, was employed by C & O Railroad for 42 years. He was born in 1891, died May 6, 1971 at a hospital near his home in Van Wert, Ohio, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. He was survived by his wife, Nora Pelphrey Picklesimer; his step-mother, Mrs. C. W. Witten (of Thealka, Kentucky); 4 brothers, William Picklesimer (Lucasville, Ohio), Paris Picklesiimer (Waldo, Ohio), Payne Picklesimer (Dayton, Ohio), and Proctor Picklesimer (Baltimore, Maryland); and 7 sisters, Mrs. Dudley Robinson, Mrs. Paul Wood, Mrs. Charles Wood, and Mrs. Robert Alexander (Indianapolis, Indiana), Mrs. Wilbur Roberts (Bloomington, Ohio), and Mrs. Sam Patrick and Mrs. Paul Prater (Paintsville, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Milton Pickles was born about 1891, and died May 6, 1971 in Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert, Van Wert County, at the age of 80. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 155 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 28, 1920), Milt Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a laborer on the railroad tracks, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Mary Pelfrey (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 50-4 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 7, 1930), Milt Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 39 years old. Also listed is Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 30).

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 50-26 (Westmoreland) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 18, 1940), Milt Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #239, he's a laborer for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed is Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 42). Nora's sister, Callie, is in house #232.






WILLIAM RANSOM PICKLESIMER, son of NATHANIEL PICKLESIMER and ASCENTHA LUCINA SALYER, was born January 23, 1867 in Kentucky, died October 17, 1945 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Picklesimer Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARTILLA "TEALY" MCCARTY, daughter of LOUISA DICY BLANTON and NELSON MCCARTY, September 14, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born May 17, 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 13, 1944 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married (2) CYNTHIA IDA "IDA" HOWARD. Martilla McCarty married (1) JOHN M. SALYER. She married (3) (unknown first name) TAYLOR.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William R. Picklesimier (age 23) married Tealy McCarty (age 18) on September 14, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, William Ransom Picklesimer died October 17, 1945 in Johnson County from pneumonia, with heart and kidney dropsy as contributing factors. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as January 23, 1867, his marital status as married, his wife as Ida Howard, his parents as Nathaniel Picklesimer (b. Kentucky) and Celia Salyers (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Ida Picklesimer of Riceville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, William R. Picklesimer (age 78 years, 8 months, and 24 days), son of Dr. Nathaniel and Assentha Salyer Picklesimer, was a resident of Riceville, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 23, 1867, died October 17, 1945 on his 39th wedding anniversary, and was buried in Picklesimer Cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Pruna Katheryn Picklesimer, who died in infancy. He married Syntha Ida Howard on October 17, 1906, and was survived by 10 children from this marriage. 3 sons, Paris Picklesimer (at home), Payne Picklesimer (at home), and Proctor Picklesimer (Baltimore, Maryland); 7 daughters, Prudence, Pauline, Pamalie, and Mrs. George Dull (all of Indianapolis, Indiana), Mrs. Sam Patrick (San Francisco, California), Mrs. Paul Prater (Paintsville), and Mrs. Priscilla Grace McElhaney (Washington Court House, Ohio); and 9 grandchildren. He was also survived by 2 sons from a previous marriage, William Jr. (Lucasville, Ohio) and John M. (Ceredo, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William R. Picklesimer died October 17, 1945 in Johnson County at the age of 78. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Martilla McCarty Taylor died August 13, 1944 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from myocarditis and mitral regurgitation. Also on this certificate, Her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as May 17, 1871, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Nelson McCarty (b. Harlan County) and Louise Blanton (b. Harlan County), the informant as Mrs. Mary Webb of Ashland, and the burial place as McCarty Cemetery in Greenup County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martilla Taylor died August 13, 1944 in Boyd County at the age of 73. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

    The children of WILLIAM PICKLESIMER and TEALY MCCARTY are:

    1. JOHN MILTON PICKLESIMER, b. March 14, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1971, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, buried in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, m. NORA PELPHREY.
    2. WILLIAM RANSOM PICKLESIMER JR., b. May 9, 1893, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Ohio, d. April 21, 1975, Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: William Picklesimer Jr. is found living with his grandparents in 1900.
      According to his obituary, William R. Picklesimer Jr., son of the late William R. Picklesimer Sr. and the step-son of Mrs. Ida Picklesimer Witten of Thealka, Kentucky, was a United Brethren minister in Scioto County, Ohio, for many years. He was born May 9, 1893 in Barnetts Creek, died April 21, 1975 in Riverview Manor in Lucasville, Ohio. He was survived by 3 adopted children, Mrs. Dorris Lowe and John Picklesimer (of Pendleton, Oregon), and Vicki Beatty (Dayton, Ohio); 3 half-brothers, Paris Picklesimer (Waldo, Ohio), Proctor Picklesimer (Brooklyn Park, Maryland), and Payne Picklesimer (Dayton); and 7 half-sisters, Mrs. Prudence Robinson, Mrs. Pearl Wood, Mrs. Pauline Wood, and Mrs. Pamalee Alexander (all of Indianapolis, Indiana), Mrs. Pinky Prater and Mrs. Pansy Patrick (Paintsville), and Mrs. Priscilla Grace Roberts (Bloomington, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






CALLIE PELPHREY, daughter of MATHEW PELPHREY and LUCINA A. "LUCY" BLEVINS, was born April 24, 1908 in Kentucky, and died April 29, 1997 in Summit County, Ohio. She married DAVID MCCOY about 1905. He was born March 29, 1908 in West Virginia, and died April 20, 2002 in Summit County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Callie McCoy was born April 24, 1909, and died April 29, 1997. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Callie Pelphrey McCoy was born April 24, 1908 in Kentucky, and died April 29, 1997 in Summit County at the age of 89. Her father's surname is listed as Pelphrey, her mother's maiden name as Blevins, and she was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, David McCoy was born March 29, 1908, and died April 20, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, David McCoy was born March 29, 1908 in West Virginia, and died April 20, 2002 at home in Summit County at the age of 94. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 50-4 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 4, 1930), David McCoy is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a laborer in a pole yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21), James Howard (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), and Mildred Merle (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 50-26 (Westmoreland) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1940), David McCoy is listed as the head of the household for house #232, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. project, born in West Virginia, he was living in rural Wayne County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 30), James (son, born in West Virginia, age 14), Mildred (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 9), and Franklin (son, born in West Virginia, age 6). Callie's sister, Nora, is in house #239.

    The children of CALLIE PELPHREY and DAVID MCCOY are:

    1. JAMES HOWARD MCCOY, b. 1926, West Virginia.
    2. MILDRED MERLE MCCOY, b. 1928, West Virginia.
    3. MARY MCCOY, b. 1931, West Virginia.
    4. FRANKLIN MCCOY, b. 1934, West Virginia.






JEFFERSON REED, son of REBECCA PELPHREY and ASA J. N. REED, was born March 27, 1891 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 30, 1971 in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married ELIZABETH HOWARD, daughter of JOSEPH HOWARD and PHOEBE HALL, about 1917. She was born March 16, 1896 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 19, 1965 in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jefferson Reed's brother, Dock, married Elizabeth Howard's sister, Minnie.

According to his obituary, "Joe Howard, age 62, died at his home near Lowmansville on February 23. He had been in ill health for more than a year a sufferer from heart trouble. He was married to Phoebe Hall who died in 1911. They had six children, three girls and three boys, all of whom survive. They are Jarvey Howard, Columbia, Tennessee; Steve Howard, Jackson, Ohio; Dalpha Howard, Paintsville; Mrs. Dock Reed, Portsmouth, Ohio; Mrs. Jeff Reed, Paintsville, and Mrs. G. B. VanHoose, Manila. He also leaves three brothers and one sister, Steve Howard, Win; Jim Howard, Wheelersburg; Wiley Howard, Portsmouth, Ohio, and Mary Lemaster, Morgan County, Ky. He was an ex-service man, enlisting in the regular army in 1912. He was stationed in Mexico in 1916 where he recieved an honorable discharge. Mr. Howard was well known in Paintsville where he resided for some time. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feburary 25, at the home of his brother, Jim Howard, at Wheelersburg, Ky., and burial was in the family near his wife's side." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Jeff Reed'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 working for Deal Pelphrey in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, that he was single and had a dependent mother, and that he was born March 27, 1891 in Barnetts Creek. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his obituary, Jeff Reed (age 80), son of the late Asa and Rebecca Reed, was a retired Paintsville Water and Gas Company employee and a veteran of World War I. He was born March 27, 1891, died June 30, 1971 in Loraine, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, in 1965. He was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Etta M. Baldwin (of Loraine); 3 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jeff Reed was born March 27, 1891, and died in June of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jeff Reed was born about 1891, and died June 30, 1971 in Community Health Partner East in Lorain, Lorain County, at the age of 80. He was widowed at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Elizabeth Howard Reed (age 69), son of the late Joe and Phoebe Hall Howard, was born March 16, 1896 in Magoffin County, died December 19, 1965 in a rest home in Lorain, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Jeff Reed; 1 daughter, Mrs. Etta M. Baldwin (of Loraine); 2 brothers, Dolpha Howard (Dayton, Ohio) and Steve Howard (Sciotoville, Ohio); and 1 sister, Minnie Reed (Lucasville, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Joseph Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Feeby (wife, born in October of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Lissey (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Polley A. (daughter, born in October of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Joseph Howard 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 13 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Pheoba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 33), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Stephen (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Fleming G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clarice J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dolphee S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1910), Jeff Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Jeff Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's the operator of a water plant [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 32), and Etta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Jeff Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's an engineer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 41), and Etta Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 19).

    The children of JEFF REED and LIZZIE HOWARD are:

    1. REBECCA L. REED, b. October 18, 1918, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1918, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca L. Reed was born October 18, 1918 in Johnson County to Lizzie Howard.
      According to her death certificate, Rebecca L. Reed died November 5, 1918 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Supposed to be premature Birth Born six week Before full term. No Medical Attendant during sickness." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 18, 1918, her age as 15 days, her parents as Jeff Reed (b. Kentucky) and Lizzie Howard (b. Kentucky), the informant as Linia Howard of Barnetts Creek, the burial place as Deal Pelphrey Cemetery in Barnetts Creek.
    2. ETTA MAE REED, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BALDWIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Etta M. Reed was born in Johnson County to Lizzie Howard.
    3. HERMAN LOUISE REED, b. April 25, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1923, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Bridgeford, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hernal L. Reed was born April 25, 1923 in Johnson County to Lizzie Howard.
      According to her death certificate, Herman Louise Reed died July 3, 1923 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from gastro intestinal enteritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age is listed as 10 weeks, her parents as Jeff Reed (b. Kentucky) and Lizzie Howard (b. Kentucky), the informant as Joe Howard of Paintsville, and the burial place as Bridgeford.






VERNA REED, daughter of REBECCA PELPHREY and ASA J. N. REED, was born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, and died before 1930. She married ERNEST J. LEMASTER, son of BRICE L. LEMASTER and MARY VANHOOSE, about 1920. He was born February 16, 1898 in Kentucky, and died May 31, 1978 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

Notes: Verna Reed's father and Ernest Lemaster's mother's 2nd husband were brothers. Those two families, the Asa Reed famiy and the Wilburn Reed family can be found living under the same roof in 1900.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, B. L. Lemaster (age 38) married Mary Vanhoose (age 26) on December 29, 1893 in Johnson County.

When Ernest Lemaster'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 Harry Blanton in Manila, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mary Reed of Manila, and that he was born February 16, 1898. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, of medium build, and he had light blue eyes and dark brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ernest Lemaster was born February 16, 1898, and died in May of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ernest Lemaster was born about 1898, and died May 31, 1978 in a long-term care facility in Chillicothe, Ross County, at the age of 80. He was widowed and his residence county is listed as Pike County.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Brice Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in December of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 33), Ernest J. (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), Vince (son, born in April of 1900, age 2 months), and Rebecca Lemaster (sister, single, nurse, born in February of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Wilbern Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 43), Linnli (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), Ernest Lemaster (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Thurman (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Luther (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Willbern H. S. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Linna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Moncie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Earnest Lemaster (step-son, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Thurman (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to the Asa Reed family.

On pages 13 & 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11 & 12, 1930), Wilburn Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 62), Linnie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Ellan (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), John (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Moncie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Thurman Lemaster (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Earnest Lemaster (step-son, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 32), Ova Lemaster (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Nola Lemaster (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Mary Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #197, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 75 years old. Also listed are Therman Reed (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 37), Earnest Reed (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 42), Ova Reed (grandson, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 18), and Nola Reed (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, 1st grade education, age 17). They are living next to Ernest's in-laws.

    The children of VERNA REED and ERNEST LEMASTER are:

    1. OVA LEMASTER, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    2. NOLA LEMASTER, b. 1923, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nola Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Vernil Reed.
    3. AGNES OPAL LEMASTER, b. December 23, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Buckhorn Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agness O. Lemasters was born December 23, 1924 in Johnson County to Vernie Reed.
      According to her death certificate, Agnes Opal Lamasters was stillborn on December 23, 1924 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Ernest Lamasters (b. Big Paint, Kentucky) and Virnie (or Virgie - the name has been written twice and it appears as if "Virnie" was written over "Virgie") Reed (b. Buckhorn Creek), the informant as Mrs. W. W. Dale of Minefork, Kentucky, and the burial place as Buckhorn Branch.






DOCK F. REED, son of REBECCA PELPHREY and ASA J. N. REED, was born October 10, 1900 in Kentucky, and died April 23, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MINNIE SUSAN HOWARD, daughter of JOSEPH HOWARD and PHOEBE HALL, about 1919. She was born March 21, 1903 in Kentucky, and died November 2, 1990 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Dock Reed's brother, Jefferson, married Minnie Howard's sister, Elizabeth.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dockie Reed was born October 10, 1900, and died in April of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dockie Reed was born about 1901, and died April 23, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 76. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Minnie Reed was born March 21, 1903, and died November 2, 1990. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Minnie Susan Howard Reed was born March 21, 1903 in Kentucky, and died November 2, 1990 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 87. Her father's surname is listed as Howard, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Joseph Howard 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 13 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Pheoba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 33), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Stephen (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Fleming G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clarice J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dolphee S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Doc Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 18 years old. Also listed is Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to Dock's parents.

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 73-8 (Clay Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1930), Dock F. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #299, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Minnie S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 26), Lilian C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Walter R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 73-8 (Jefferson Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 9, 1940), Dock Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #308, he's a shearer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 27), Walter Russel (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary Lieu (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Barbara Ann (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

    The children of DOCKIE REED and MINNIE HOWARD are:

    1. LILLIAN C. REED, b. 1921, Kentucky.
    2. WALTER RUSSELL REED, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter R. Reed was born in Johnson County to Minnie Howard.
    3. MARY LOU REED, b. 1935, Ohio.
    4. BARBARA ANN REED, b. 1938, Ohio.






AMANDA ALICE "ALICE" CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM M. CONLEY and ELIZA HITCHCOCK, was born July 22, 1873 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 29, 1953 in Sciotoville, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAMS, son of WILLIAM J. ADAMS and RACHEL BALDWIN, about 1893. He was born March 18, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 11, 1961 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 320 & 494 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

George Washington Adams was the brother of Charity Adams, and of John Quincy Adams, who married Jincy Lou Caudill, daughter of Elizabeth Spradlin and William Benjamin Caudill.

When George Washington Adams' 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 and public school teacher in Hager Hill, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Alice Adams of Hager Hill, and that he was born March 18, 1874. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Alice Adams lived from July 22, 1873 to March 29, 1953, and was buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, and that George Adams lived from March 26, 1874 to March 11, 1961, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Amanda Alice Conley Adams, daughter of the late William and Eliza Hitchcock Conley, was born July 22, 1873 in Johnson County, died March 29, 1953 at home in Sciotoville, Ohio, after an illness of 2 years, and was buried in Lucasville Cemetery. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter and 1 sister. She was survived by her husband, George Adams, whom she married in 1893. They moved to Ohio in 1942. She was also survived by 2 sons, Elmer Adams (of Sciotoville, Ohio) and William R. Adams (Swauger Valley, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Georgia Preston (Lucasville, Ohio) and Mrs. Eliza Kent (Sciotoville); 11 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, George W. Adams was born about 1875, and died March 11, 1961 at home in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 86. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), William J. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, age 29), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Charity (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), George Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in March of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in July of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 25), May (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 4 [with the 4 crossed out and something else written in that's smudged]), and Don (son, born in February of 1898 Kentucky, age 2).

On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), George M. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #232, he's a school teacher, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 35), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Eliza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Georgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 137 (Wheelersburg - Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), George Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a laborer in a furniture factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Alice M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Elmer D. (son, single, laborer in a furniture factory, born in Kentucky, age 21), Eliza (daughter, working in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, age 19), William (son, working in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Georgia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), George Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #258, he's a public school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 55), and Georgia (daughter, single, assistant post master, born in Kentucky, age 20 [hard to read]).

On page 40 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), George Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #351, he's the manager of a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 66).

    The children of ALICE CONLEY and GEORGE ADAMS are:

    1. MAE ADAMS, b. June 18, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 27, 1913, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Mae Adams died December 27, 1913 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Pneumonia & Typhoid followed by heart failure." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 18, 1896, her marital status as single, her parents as Geo. Adams (b. Johnson County) and Alice Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Geo. Adams of Hager Hill, and the burial place as "at home."
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mae Adams died December 27, 1913 in Johnson County at the age of 17.
    2. ELMER DON ADAMS, b. March 6, 1898, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1987, Scioto County, Ohio, m. SALLIE PELPHREY.
    3. ELIZA ADAMS, b. August 30, 1900, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1988, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. LEWIS MARDEN KENT.
    4. GEORGIA ADAMS, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. MONT PRESTON.
    5. WILLIAM R. ADAMS, b. 1905, Kentucky.






SALLIE PELPHREY, daughter of CLARINDA PELPHREY and CLARK PELPHREY, was born January 18, 1902 in Kentucky, and died October 22, 1994 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married ELMER DON ADAMS, son of AMANDA ALICE "ALICE" CONLEY and GEORGE ADAMS, about 1923. He was born March 6, 1898 in Kentucky, and died May 5, 1987 in Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: When Elmer Don Adams' 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 George Adams in Hager Hill, Kentucky, that his closest relative was George Adams, and that he was born March 6, 1898. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sallie Adams was born January 18, 1902, and died October 22, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1956-1957 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sallie Pelphrey Adams was born January 18, 1902 in Kentucky, and died October 22, 1994 in Portsmouth, Scioto County. Her father's surname is listed as Pelphrey, her mother's maiden name as Mandy, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elmer Adams was born March 6, 1898, and died in May of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Elmer D. Adams was born about 1898 in Kentucky, and died May 5, 1987 in a long-term care facility in Scioto County at the age of 89. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 73-46 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1930), Elmer Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #367, he's a catcher in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 28), Don (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Elden (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Anna M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 73-65 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1940), Elmer D. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's a laborer, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Sally (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 38), Don (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Elden (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Anna M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Delbert (son, born in Ohio, age 10), and Virginia L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4).

    The children of SALLIE PELPHREY and ELMER ADAMS are:

    1. DON ADAMS, b. 1924, Ohio.
    2. ELDEN ADAMS, b. 1927, Ohio.
    3. ANNA M. ADAMS, b. 1919, Ohio.
    4. DELBERT ADAMS, b. 1930, Ohio.
    5. VIRGINIA L. ADAMS, b. 1936, Ohio.






FRANK M. PELPHREY, son of CLARINDA PELPHREY and CLARK PELPHREY, was born August 13, 1906 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 20, 1979 in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Clark Castle Cemetery in Nippa, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BURNIS S. BURNS, daughter of ELISHA BURNS and MARY ROBINSON, about 1927. She was born May 31, 1904 in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died July 31, 1985 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Elisha Burns married Mary Robinson on April 15, 1888 at the home of John Burns. The witnesses were Daniel Bayes and H. C. Horn, and the minister was John D. Bayes.

According to his obituary, Carl Burns (age 53), son of Elisha and Mary Robinson Burns, was a coal miner and a resident of Nippa, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born March 18, 1906 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died July 7, 1959 in a local hospital following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Virgie Bowling Burns, 8 sons, Douglas Burns (of Columbus, Ohio), Ray Burns (Columbus), Rex Burns (Prestonsburg), Jay Burns (Washburn, Indiana), Carl Thomas Burns (at home), Corbet Burns (at home), Smith Burns (at home), and Roy Burns (at home); 2 daughters, Mary Lou Williams (Sitka, Kentucky) and Magadline Burns (at home); 1 brother, Edd Burns (Nippa); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Pelphrey (Nippa) and Mrs. Dora Castle (Kenton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Frank Pelphrey (age 72), son of Clark and Clarinda Conley Pelphrey, was a retired coal miner. He was born August 13, 1906 in Johnson County, died March 20, 1979 at home in Wittensville, and was buried in Clark Castle Cemetery in Nippa. He was survived by his wife, Burnis Burns Pelphrey, whom he married February 17, 1926 [a correction states that the marriage record shows that they were married in 1927]; 1 son, Elmer Pelphrey (of Paintsville); a daughter, Juanita Martin (Ypsilanti, Michigan), 1 sister, Callie Saylor (Salyersville); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.) According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frank Pelphrey was born August 13, 1906, and died in March of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Pelphrey died March 20, 1979 in Johnson County at the age of 72. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Burnes Pelphrey was born May 31, 1904, and died in July of 1985. She received her Social Security card in 1971 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Burnis Pelphrey died July 31, 1985 in Lawrence County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Elisha Burns is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 42), Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Maltie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Burnis S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Donnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Cylvania Burns (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 69), and Rosa Burns (sister, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), Elisha Burns is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Burnice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Donnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Frank M. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Bernice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 41 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Frank M. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #326, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Bernice (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 28), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Juanita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9). Bernice's brother Carl is in house #322, and her brother Edgar is in house #323.

    The children of FRANK PELPHREY and BURNIS BURNS are:

    1. ELMER PELPHREY, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Bernice Burns.
    2. JUANITA PELPHREY, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MARTIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Juanita Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Beruis Burns.
    3. ELIZABETH ANN PELPHREY, b. September 18, 1932, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 28, 1932, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elizabeth A. Pelphrey was born September 18, 1932 in Johnson County to Bernice Burns.
      According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Ann Pelphrey died November 28, 1932 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from congestion in her lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Paintsville, her birth date as September 18, 1932, her parents as Frank Pelphrey (b. Barnetts Creek) and Burnis Burns (b. Lickburg), the informant as Frank Pelphrey of Paintsville, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.






DONNA M. PELPHREY, daughter of AMOS PELPHREY and LAURA STURGILL, was born September 17, 1900 in Kentucky, and died March 1, 1985 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married RALPH WAYNE TACKETT, son of MOSES MCCLELLAN TACKETT and MARY SUSAN SHAFFER, about 1920. He was born March 26, 1902 in Kentucky, and died November 13, 1988 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Wayne Tackett was the brother of Hannah Rosetta Tackett, James Harrison "Harry" Tackett, and Ollie Tackett.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Donna Tackett was born September 17, 1900, and died in March of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Donna M. Tackett died March 1, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wayne Tackett was born March 26, 1902, and died in November of 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ralph W. Tackett died November 13, 1988 in Lawrence County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Moses Tacket is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Susan S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 43), Hannah R. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Paris F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Mose Tacket is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Hannah R. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 33), Ralph W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17 [or 27]), Romy E. {Romy Edna] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Minnie M. [Minnie Mamie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Sherley P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to son Paris.

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Wayne Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Donnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 28), and Wayne Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7). They are living next to Wayne's parents.

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Wayne Tackett Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a road construction laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Donna (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 40), Wayne Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Roger (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ben D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living next to Wayne's brother, Paris.

    The children of DONNA PELPHREY and WAYNE TACKETT are:

    1. WAYNE TACKETT JR., b. June 26, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 4, 1945, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET STRATTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wayne Tackett was born June 26, 1922 in Johnson County to Donna Phelphry.
      According to his death certificate, Wayne Tackett Jr. died March 4, 1945 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tetanus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 26, 1922, his marital status as married, his wife as Margaret Stratton, his occupation as chipper at a defense plant in Dayton, Ohio, his parents as Wayne Tackett Sr. (b. Kentucky) and Donna Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wayne Tackett of Staffordsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Tackett Farm Cemetery.
      According to his obituary, Wayne Tackett Jr. (age 22 years, 8 months, 8 days, son of Wayne Tackett Sr. and Donna Pelphrey Tackett, was died March 4, 1945 in a local hospital after tetanus which followed an operation for a bone infection in October of 1944 in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Tackett Family Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his wife, Margaret Statton [sic] Tackett; and 1 daughter, Donna Sue, who was only 18 days old at the time of her father's passing. He was also survived by 2 brothers, Jimmy Roger Tackett and Ben Dahlman Tackett. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. JIMMY ROGER TACKETT, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jimmie R. Tackett was born in Johnson County to Donnie Pelphrey.
    3. BEN DAHLMAN TACKETT, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ben D. Tackett was born in Johnson County to Donna Tackett.






HOLBROOKS "BROOKS" PELPHREY, son of AMOS PELPHREY and LAURA STURGILL, was born October 29, 1905 in Kentucky, and died in March of 1987 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SWANNIE LEMASTER, daughter of ALFRED LEMASTER and HATTIE LEMASTER, about 1927. She was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died April 3, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Swannie Lemaster was the sister of Lessie Lemaster, and of George Franklin Lemaster, who married Anna Marie Rice, daughter of Wilson Rice and Sarah Jemima Auxier.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Brooks Pelphrey was born October 29, 1905, and died in March of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a Jimmy H. Pelphrey who died March 8, 1987 in Johnson County at the age of 87. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Swannie Pelphrey died April 3, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 45. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Alfred Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Lessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Swanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Alford Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Lessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Swanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jas. Richard [James Richard] (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Garlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months), and Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Amos and Laura are found living in the home of their son. Brooks Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Swanee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), June E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Laura (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 53), and Amos (father, gardener, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 54).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Brooks Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a truck driver for a private trucking company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Swannie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 31), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Freda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Bobbie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of BROOKS PELPHREY and SWANNIE LEMASTER are:

    1. JUNE E. PELPHREY, b. September 25, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 25, 2007, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRED STAPLETON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, (no first name) Pelphrey was born September 25, 1928 in Johnson County to Swanie Lemaster.
      According to her obituary, June Pelphrey Stapleton (age 79), daughter of the late Brooks and Swannie LeMaster Pelphrey, was a clerk with Cox Department Store. She was born September 25, 1928 in Johnson County, died December 25, 2007 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Stapleton. She was survived by 3 brothers, John G. Pelphrey (of Stambaugh, Kentucky), Jack Pelphrey (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Kenny Pelphrey; and 1 sister, Edna Crace Caudill (Stambaugh). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. FREDA M. PELPHREY, b. June 10, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Freeda M. Pelphrey was born June 10, 1931 in Johnson County to Swanie Lemaster.
    3. JAMES H. PELPHREY, b. September 20, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1933, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, J. H. Pelphrey was born September 20, 1932 in Johnson County to Swanie Lemaster.
      According to his death certificate, James H. Pelphrey died September 23, 1933 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from colitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 20, 1932, his parents as Brooks Pelphrey (b. Kentucky) and Suannee Lemster (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Suannee Pelphrey of Staffordsville.
    4. WILLIAM K. PELPHREY, b. September 17, 1934, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1936, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, William K. Pelphrey died June 28, 1936 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from colitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 17, 1934, his parents as Brooks Pelphrey (b. Kentucky) and Swanie Lemaster (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Brooks Pelphrey of Staffordsville.
    5. BOBBY J. PELPHREY, b. September 24, 1936, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 10, 2004, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BONNIE MARTIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby J. Pelphrey was born September 24, 1936 in Johnson County to Swonnie Lemaster.
      According to his obituary, Bob Pelphrey (age 67), son of the late Brooks and Swonnie Lemaster Pelphrey, was a school bus driver and a resident of Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born September 24, 1936 in Paintsville, died April 10, 2004 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Martin Family Cemetery in Stambaugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joey; and a step-daughter, Carrie. He was survived by his wife, Bonnie Martin Pelphrey; 1 step-son; 2 daughters; 3 brothers, Jack Pelphrey (of Flat Gap), John G. Pelphrey (Stambaugh), and Kenny Pelphrey (Oil Springs); 2 sisters, June Stapleton (Oil Springs) and Edna Grace Caudill (Stambaugh); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. JOHN G. PELPHREY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John G. Pelphrey was born to Swme Lemaster .
    7. EDNA GRACE PELPHREY, m. (unknown first name) CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna G. Pelphrey was born to Swannie Lemaster .
    8. AMOS K. PELPHREY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Amos K. Pelphrey was born to Swan Lemaster .






AMANDA ELLA BAYES, daughter of WILLIAM HENRY BAYES and SIDNEY M. LEWIS, was born about 1879 in Kentucky. She married DAVID HELTON, son of ALLEN HELTON and EMILY "EMMA" HOWARD, about 1898. He was born January 4, 1877 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 11, 1926 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: David Helton was the brother of George Washington Helton.

According to his death certificate, David Helton died September 11, 1926 in Riceville from liver cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as January 4, 1877, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Allen Helton (b. Kentucky) and Emma Howard (b. Kentucky, and the burial place as Oil Springs, Kentucky.

There was a Paul Helton who was born March 24, 1912 in Johnson County to a Maude Bayes, and there is a child that age found in the census for 1920, but his name is Payne.

On page 48 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), David and Ella are found living with David's widowed father. Allen Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #413, he's married, not working, born in August of 1835 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are David (son, married, not working, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, age 20), Ella (daughter-in-law, married, born in May of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 20), and Burlie (grandson, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), David Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and none are still living [mistake], age 30), Berley (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Robbie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), David Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Robbie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Payne (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Freddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Sidnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

    The children of AMANDA BAYES and DAVID HELTON are:

    1. BURLIE HELTON, b. March 1899, Kentucky.
    2. BERTHA HELTON, b. 1902, Kentucky.
    3. ROBBIE HELTON, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    4. CHARLES HELTON, b. January 12, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 24, 1979, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUISE JACKSON.
    5. BESSIE HELTON, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    6. PAYNE HELTON, b. 1913, Kentucky.
    7. FRED HELTON, b. 1915, Kentucky.
    8. SIDNEY HELTON, b. July 26, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sidney Helton was born July 26, 1918 in Johnson County to "Mandy Bayed"






BERT PELPHREY, son of AMOS PELPHREY and LAURA STURGILL, was born April 14, 1908 in Kentucky, and died April 15, 1996 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He married LUCILLE F. FOSTER, daughter of (unknown first name) FOSTER and WILLIE EVELYN SHACKLEFORD. Whe was born April 20, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 19, 1985 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Notes: Bert Pelphrey's Social Security records and Michigan death records show that he was born April 14, 1908, but he wasn't in the 1910 census which was taken April 18 & 19, 1910.

According to her death certificate, Willie Ethel Shackleford Tackett died March 16, 1947 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia and congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Virginia, her birth date as February 25, 1872, her marital status as married, her husband as Elijah Tackett, her father as [no first name] Shackleford (b. Virginia), her mother as "not known" (b. Virginia), the informant as Mrs. Bert Pelphrey of Staffordsville, and the burial place as Staffordsville.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loucille Foster was born April 20, 1912 in Johnson County to Willie Shackleford.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bert Pelphrey was born April 14, 1908, and died April 15, 1996. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Canton, Wayne County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Bert Pelphrey was born April 14, 1908, and died April 15, 1996 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He was living in Luna Pier, Monroe County, Michigan, at the time of his death.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Lucille A. Pelphrey was born April 20, 1912, and died December 19, 1985 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. She was living in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lucille Pelphrey was born April 20, 1912, and died in December of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Lige Tackett [Elijah Tackett] is listed azs the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Willie E. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 47), Lucille F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 7), Teallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 4 years 7 months), and Marian (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 14).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Bert Pelfrey is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farm hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Lucile F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and Lakie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Bert Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a truck driver, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he did in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lucille [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 27), Lakie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marvin E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lennie Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Phillis Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Fannie Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Lige Tacket (father, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, no formal education, age 78), and Willie Ethel (mother, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 68).

    The children of BERT PELPHREY and LUCILLE FOSTER are:

    1. LAKIE V. PELPHREY, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lalcie V. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lucille Foster.
    2. MARVIN E. PELPHREY, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin E. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lucile Foster.
    3. LENNIE MAE PELPHREY, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lenie M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lucille Foster.
    4. PHYLLIS ANN PELPHREY, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phyllis A. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lucille Foster.
    5. FANNIE MARIE PELPHREY, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fannie M. Pelphrey was born in Johnson County to Lucille Foster.
    6. RUBY J. PELPHREY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby J. Pelphrey was born to Lucille Foster .
    7. BARBARA S. PELPHREY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara S. Pelfhrey was born to Lucille Foster .






FRANK B. PELPHREY, son of JOHN PARIS "DEAL" PELPHREY and LAURA ALICE TRIMBLE, was born March 2, 1897 in Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 24, 1962 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MERZIE VANHOOSE, daughter of DAVID JESSE VANHOOSE and HESTER ANN AUXIER, March 14, 1923 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 19, 1902 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 26, 1957 in Big Mud Lick, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Frank B. Pelphrey 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 in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 516 of that book it says:

No. 25. N. MALISSA SALYER - M. to Levy VanHoose, S. of John VanHoose.
Children -
 
No. 58. N. Mary VanHoose - married a Reed.
 
No. 59. N. Almira VanHoose - married Lee VanHoose.
 
No. 60. N. Emma VanHoose - married Henderson Smith.
 
No. 61. N. Minerva VanHoose - married John Horn, son of Tom.
 
No. 62. N. Julia VanHoose - married Marion Stapleton.
 
No. 63. N. Louisa VanHoose - married Mack Osborn.
 
No. 64. N. David Jesse VanHoose - married Hester Auxier.
 
No. 65. N. John VanHoose - married first ? second ? third ?.

Merzie Vanhoose was the sister of Bert Vanhoose.

David Jesse Vanhoose was the brother of John William Vanhoose and Minerva Ellen Vanhoose.

Hester Ann Auxier was the sister of Sarah Jemima Auxier, as is shown in her obituary (below).

From Joe Conley, great-grandson of Deal Pelphrey:

     "Frank Pelphrey was a complex man. He lived too fast. He drank too much. He had an eye for the ladies. And yet, everyone who I have spoken with concerning Uncle Frank speaks of what a good man he was and how much they loved him. To my grandfather, Jesse, Frank was the father he never had. If Pappa had any troubles in live, Frank was the one he wanted standing beside him.

     "Frank left his family for a woman in West Virginia. On the day he left, he sat on my grandfather Jesse's porch. They drank whiskey, ate hot peppers, and talked. My Granny Pelphrey told me that at the end of the conversation, Pappa was very upset. If she knew what was said, she never told me. A few years later, a sheriff from West Virginia showed up at Granny Laura's door. Apparently the woman Frank was living with and her brother had run afoul of the law. While Frank was not in on their illegal activity, he was considered guilty by association. Granny Laura was given the option of going to West Virginia and bringing Frank home or Frank would have to do time in jail. My Pappa Jesse, Granny Laura, and Frank's wife, aunt Merzie went to West Virginia and got Frank.

     "For the rest of his days, Frank remained unchanged. He was always free-spirited. His nieces and nephews recall that he always had a story to tell or some scheme to make them laugh. Uncle Frank was genuinely loved.

     "One of the most poignant stories related to me was by my cousin and Frank's niece Mable Pelphrey Hazelette. In Uncle Frank's last days, he was overcome by a cancer in his mid-section. The nature of the disease was that it ate away the flesh surrounding his pelvic region and hips. Mabel had come to visit Uncle Frank on his death bed.

     "'Come look at this,' Frank beaconed, motioning toward his bandages.

     "'I don't want to see that, Uncle Frank,' said Mabel.

     "'You need to see this,' Uncle Frank assured her.

     "As Mable drew near, wondering why she needed to see Frank's cancer, Frank pulled the bandages aside to reveal the disease which had rotted away his flesh.

     "'Always remember this,' Frank said. 'You reap just what you sow.'"
According to his obituary, David Jesse Van Hoose (age 76), son of Levi and Malissa Salyer Van Hoose, was born July 24, 1875 in Johnson County, died August 23, 1952 at the Big Paint home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Pelphrey, after being ill for several months, and was buried in Auxier Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther Auxier Van Hoose, 14 years prior. He was survived by 3 sons, Dewey Van Hoose (of Manila, Kentucky), George Van Hoose (Staffordsville), and Bert Van Hoose (Charleston, West Virginia); 2 daughters, Mrs. Frank Pelphrey and Mrs. Buel Lemasater (Huntington, West Virginia); and 1 sister, Mrs. Lou Osborne (Sitka, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Hester Auxier VanHoose died September 26, 1937 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from endocarditis complicated by dropsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 69 years 3 months, her husband as Jesse Vanhoose, her occupation as farmer, her parents as George W. Auxier (b. Johnson County) and Angeline Prater (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Bert VanHoose, and the burial place as Manila.

According to her obituary, Hester Ann Auxier (age 69), daughter of the late George W. Auxier, was born in East Point, Kentucky, died "at noon Sunday" (and the paper came out on Thursday February 3, 1937 - a mistake somewhere as the date is September 26, 1937 on her death certificate) in Staffordsville from the lingering effects of typhoid that she suffered a year prior, and was buried in Auxier Cemetery in Manila, Johnson County. She was survived by her husband, Jess VanHoose; 3 sons, Dewey VanHoose (of Manila), George VanHoose (Staffordsville), and Bert VanHoose (Charleston, West Virginia); 2 daughters, Mrs. Buel Lemaster (Barboursville, West Virginia) and Mrs. Frank Pelphrey (Volga, Kentucky); 5 brothers, William Auxier (DeLand, Florida), Link Auxier (Paintsville), Samuel Auxier (Manila), Garfield Auxier (Manila), and Millard Auxier (Fall City, Nebraska); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Wilson Rice (Manila) and Mrs. Martha Vaughan (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Frank Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 8, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that He was working for Deal Pelphrey of Staffordsville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Deal Pelphrey, that he was born March 2, 1897 in Johnson County, and that his father was born in Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his obituary, Frank Pelphrey (age 65), son of Deal and Laura Trimble Pelphrey, was a farmer, spending most of his life in Staffordsville. He was born March 2, 1897 in Johnson County, died December 24, 1962 at the Red Bush home of a daughter, Mrs. James Wright, following an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merzie Van Hoose Pelphrey. He was survived by 5 sons, Earl Pelphrey (of Volga, Kentucky), Pierce Pelphrey, Dick Pelphrey, Bill Pelphrey, and Bennie Pelphrey (all of Dayton, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Olga Mehler (Dayton), Mrs. Christine Wright (Red Bush), and Mrs. Maxine Blair (Barnetts Creek); 3 brothers, Charlie Pelphrey (Staffordsville), Jessie Pelphrey (Staffordsville), and Trimble Pelphrey (Portsmouth, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Martha Salyer (Manila, Kentucky), Mrs. Merzie Meade (Staffordsville), and Mrs. Patsy Blevins (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Merzie VanHoose Pelphrey (age 54), daughter of Jesse and Hester Auxiur VanHoose, was born September 19, 1902 in Johnson County, died suddenly at home in Volga on January 26, 1947, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Frank Pelphrey; 5 sons, Earl Pelphrey (of Volga), Pierce Pelphrey (Dayton, Ohio), Oscar L. Pelphrey (Fairborn, Ohio), William Pelphrey (Dayton, Ohio), and Bennie Pelphrey (Springfield, Ohio); 3 daughters, Olga Maholer (Dayton), Christine Wright (Volga), and Maxine Blair (Oil Springs); and 3 brothers, Dewey Van Hoose (Volga), George Van Hoose (Staffordsville), and Bert Van Hoose (Charleston, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Merzie Pelphrey died January 26, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 54. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), David J. Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also liste are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 41), Dewey [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Murzie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bradley B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Jess Van Hoose is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Murzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Birt (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Frank Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Murzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 27), Ova E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Olga P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), David P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Oscar L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 0).

On pages 25 & 26 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), B. Franklin Pelprey is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Murzie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), Ova Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Olga Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), David Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oscar Lowell (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Christine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Maxine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Billie Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Bennie Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of FRANK PELPHREY and MERZIE VANHOOSE are:

    1. OVA EARL PELPHREY, b. February 19, 1924, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1981, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAULINE PHELPS.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Earl Pelphrey (age 57), son of Frank and Merzie VanHoose Pelphrey, was a carpenter. He was born February 19, 1924 in Johnson County, died July 13, 1981 at home in Volga, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. He was survived by his wife, Pauline Phelps Pelphrey; 5 sons, George "Butch" Pelphrey (of Volga), Sam Pelphrey (Volga), Earl Pelphrey Jr. (Volga), Billie Pelphrey (Dayton, Ohio), and Keith Pelphrey (Dayton); 4 daughters, Paulette Laws (Dayton), Darlene Davis (Dayton), Yvonne Smith (Meally), and Denise Pelphrey (Volga); 4 brothers, Dick Pelphrey (Sarasota, Florida), Bill Pelphrey (Apache Junction, Arizona), Benny Pelphrey (Columbus, Ohio), and Pierce Pelphrey (Dayton); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Christine Wright (Red Bush, Kentucky), Mrs. Maxine Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Mrs. Ola [Olga] Mohler (Tipp City, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. OLGA PEARL PELPHREY, b. April 25, 1925, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1998, Ohio, m. DON HUBERT MOHLER.
    3. DAVID PIERCE PELPHREY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. BETTY MCKENZIE.
    4. OSCAR LOWELL "DICK" PELPHREY, b. 1929, Kentucky, m. BETTY RUTH WILLIAMS.
    5. CHRISTINE PELPHREY, b. 1931, Kentucky, m. JAMES HOWARD WRIGHT.
    6. MAXINE PELPHREY, b. 1931, Kentucky, m. WAYNE BLAIR. Notes: Christine and Maxine Pelphrey are twins.
    7. BILLIE LEE PELPHREY, b. 1932, Kentucky, m. JESSIE LEE HALL.
    8. BENJAMIN RAY PELPHREY, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. (1) JANET KEATON, m. (2) REBECCA LEE CANTER.

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






TRIMBLE PELPHREY, son of JOHN PARIS "DEAL" PELPHREY and LAURA ALICE TRIMBLE, was born October 15, 1907 in Fishtrap, Big Paint, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 11, 2004 in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MARIE A. ADAMS, daughter of JOSEPH ADAMS and LEOTA ISON, May 10, 1931 in Greenup County, Kentucky. She was born October 11, 1909 in Elliott County, Kentucky, and died December 1, 1993 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Ota Isom Adams died September 7, 1920 in Indian Run, Greenup County, Kentucky, from "ostio sarcoma at hip bone" [bone cancer]. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Elliott County, her birth date as February 14, 1878, her marital status as married, her parents as Jno Isom [John Ison] (b. Kentucky) and Marry Atkins [Mary Atkins] (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Joe Adams.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Julius C. Adams was born February 20, 1914 in Boyd County to Leota Ison.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Trimble Pelphrey was born October 15, 1907, and died May 11, 2004. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Trimble Pelphrey was born October 15, 1907 and died May 11, 2004 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Med Center Scioto at the age of 96. He was living in Scioto County and widowed at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marie Pelphrey was born October 11, 1909, and died December 1, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Minta Marie Adams was born October 11, 1909 in Kentucky, and died December 1, 1993 in Southern Ohio Med Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 84. Her father's surname is listed as Adams, her mother's maiden name as Ison, and she was married at the time of her death.

On page 31 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1910), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of his household [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 39 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Oda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 32), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ettie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14 [hard to read]), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and "not named" (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 107 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Joseph Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #60 he's a jin hand in a furnace, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Leota (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Julious C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 73-5 (Clay Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 14, 1930), Trimble Pelfrey is found living as a boarder in the Reason Gilkerson family household. He's single, a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age he's 22 years old.

On page 51 of the 1940 census for District 73-5 (Clay Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 1, 1940), Trimble Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Marie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Robert W. Pelphrey (son, born in Ohio, age 7), and Norma J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

    The children of TRIMBLE PELPHREY and MARIE ADAMS are:

    1. ROBERT W. PELPHREY, b. 1933, Ohio.
    2. NORMA J. PELPHREY, b. 1937, Ohio.
    3. PAUL DAVID "BUTCH" PELPHREY.

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







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