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EUNICE GENOA HORN, daughter of ALKA ARIZONA "ARIZONA" CONLEY and WILLIAM LONZA "LONZA" HORN, was born July 20, 1929 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 7, 2006 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ARNOLD BLANTON, son of JACK BLANTON and ALLIE W. FAIRCHILD. He was born March 3, 1925 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 22, 2008 in Highlands Regional Medical Ceneter in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Allie Fairchild (1888-1962) was the sister of Gypsy Fairchild and Walter Fairchild.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eunice Genoa Horn was born July 20, 1929 in Johnson County to Arigona Conley.

According to her obituary, Eunice Horn Blanton (age 76), daughter of the late Lonzie and Arizona Conley Horn and a state employee, was born July 20, 1929 in Johnson County, died May 7, 2006 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by a son, Jackie Blanton (of Paintsville); 2 sisters, Audrey Pratt (Paintsville) and "Faye Horne" (Paintsville); 2 granddaughters; and 1 great-grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eunice Blanton was born July 20, 1929, and died May 7, 2006. 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 his obituary, Arnold Blanton (age 83), son of the late Jack and Allie Fairchild Blanton and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, was born March 3, 1925 in Johnson County, died October 22, 2008 in Highlands Regional Medical Ceneter in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Eunice Horn Blanton; and his 2nd wife, Patricia Lou Perrone Blanton. He was survived by 1 son, Jackie Blanton (of Paintsville); and 1 daughter, Amy Blanton Barns (Frankfort). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The child of EUNICE HORN and ARNOLD BLANTON is:

    1. JACKIE L. BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackie L. Blanton was born in Johnson County to Eunice Horn.







LIZZIE BLAIR, daughter of ROSA GEORGIA MAY and ANDREW J. BLAIR, was born June 2, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1952 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blair Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) HOLLIE BLAIR, son of MATILDA KATHERINE BLAIR and GEORGE BLAIR, about 1920. He was born February 16, 1899 in Kentucky, died February 12, 1943 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) FONNIE DANIELS, son of BUD DANIELS and JULIE VANHOOSE, July 27, 1950 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He was born February 2, 1882, died August 20, 1976, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Fonnie Daniels married (1) FANNY FRANCIS JORDAN, daughter of W. S. JORDAN and BELLE THOMPSON.

Notes: When Hollie Blair'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 Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Catherine Blair (mother)," and that he was born February 16, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had dark blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to her death certificate, Lizzie Blair Daniels [sic] died March 3, 1952 in Paintsville Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 2, 1907, her marital status as married, her parents as A. J. Blair and Rosa May, the informant as "F. Daniel (husband)," and the burial place as Blair Cemetery.

According to her obituary, "Lizzie Blair Daniel, 44, wife of Fonnie Daniel, well-known photographer of this city, died at a local hospital at 12:45 a.m., Monday, March 3, after an illness of four months. She was born June 2, 1907, the daughter of A. J. and Rosa May Blair, at Asa, Kentucky. She had been a resident of Paintsville for almost two years, and was a member of the United Baptist Church. Her first husband, Hollie Blair, died Feb. 11, 1945. A son, Earl Blair, also preceded her in death. She was married to Fonnie Daniel on July 27, 1950 at Greenup, Kentucky. Survivors besides her husband, include four daughters and two sons by her first marriage, Mrs. Lorraine Hannah, Leander; Mrs. Imogene O'Bryant, Springfield, Ohio; Geraldine and Pauline Blair at home; Elmer Ray Blair, city, and Corporal James A. Blair, U. S. Army in Korea. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Emily Blair Buell, Barnetts Creek; Bruce Blair, Asa; Heburn Blair, Troy, Ohio; Guy Blair, Asa; Gail and Ivan Blair, both of Troy, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, pending arrival of Corporal James Blair, who is en route from Korea." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lizzie Daniels died March 3, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 44. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Hollie Blair died February 12, 1943 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, when he was "killed in a slate fall in a country mine." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Denver, Kentucky, his birth date as "unknown," his age as 45, his marital status as married, his wife as Lizzie Blair, her age as 43, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Blair (b. Johnson County) and Katherine Blair (b. Johnson County), the informant as Albert Blair of Paintsville, and the burial place as Asa.

According to his obituary, "The second accident of its kind in the county within the past two weeks occurred Friday, February 12, 1943, when Hollie Blair was killed in a coal bank near his home at Asa. Blair was digging coal when a loose stone became dislodged, striking him and causing immediate death. Surviving are his wife, Lizzie Blair, children, Lorene, Hannah, Imogene, Jerdiene, Pauline, James and Elmer, mother, Mrs. Catherine Blair, brothers Vernie and Albert, sisters, Mrs. Mollie Trimble, Mrs. Clara McFaddin, Nola and a host of friends and relatives. He was laid to rest in the Sam Blair cemetery at Asa Saturday, February 13, 1943, the Preston Funeral Home having charge of arrangements. A West van Lear man, W. H. Blevins, was killed in a similar accident on Thursday, January 28, 1943." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hollie Blair died February 12, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 45. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Hollie Blair was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Fonnie Daniels (age 94), son of the late Bud and Julie VanHoose Daniels, operated a retail establishment on Second and College Street in Paintsville, and was regarded as one of Paintsville's oldest businessmen. was born February 2, 1882, died August 20, 1976, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Francis Jordan Daniels. He was survived by 2 sons, Morris E. Daniels (of New Orleans, Louisiana) and Robert E. Daniels (Dayton, Ohio); 4 daughters, Ruth Meade (Springfield, Ohio), Maudie Davinport (Frankfort, Kentucky), Jackie Griffith (Port Angeles, Washington), and Margie Phyllis Robertson; and 2 brothers, James Daniels (Chillicothe, Ohio) and French Daniels (Pomroy, California). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, "Mrs. Fanny Daniel, 62, wife of Fonnie Daniel, local photographer, was found dead in her home on Friday, April 27, 1945, several hours after she had succumbed to a heart attack. Mr. Daniel, who had left her attending to household duties on Friday morning, April 27, 1945, returned at 7 o’clock in the evening, finding her dead in her chair. She was the daughter of the late W. S. and Belle Thompson Jordon of Lawrence county. She is survived by three sons, Leroy, with the U. S. Army in Germany, and Morris and Robert of Seattle, Wash., also four daughters, Mrs. Maudie Davenport, city, Mrs. Ernest Griffith and Mrs. Jimmie Ruth Meade at home and Jackie of Cleveland, O. None of the sons were able to be present at their mothers funeral. One son, Troy preceded her in death several years ago. Funeral services were held at the Mayo Memorial Church by Rev. J. L. Layne on Monday, April 30, 1945, and burial was made in the family lot in the Town Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. " (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Holley Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 23), Lorena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Hollie Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer and a road hand for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), Loraine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elmer Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Geraldine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of LIZZIE BLAIR and HOLLIE BLAIR are:

    1. LORRAINE BLAIR, b. July 8, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 3, 2005, Inez, Martin County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FERRELL HANNAH, son of PROCTOR HANNAH and MAHALA SHELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lorraine Blair was born July 8, 1922 in Johnson County to Lizzie Beau.
      According to her obituary, Lorraine Blair Hannah (age 82),daughter of the late Hollie and Lizzie Blair, was born July 8, 1922 in Johnson County, died March 3, 2005 in Martin Health Care Center in Inez, and was buried in Hannah Family Cemetery in Leander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farrell Hannah, in 2002. She was survived by 3 daughters, Iva Lee Lemaster (of Hager Hill, Kentucky), Brenda Sue Lewis (Leander), and Linda Lou Cochran (Findlay, Ohio); 1 brother, Elmer Blair (New Carlisle, Ohio); 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. EARL BLAIR, b. August 5, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earle Blair was born August 5, 1924 in Johnson County to Lizzie Blair.
    3. IMOGENE BLAIR, b. October 2, 1926, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 25, 2002, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, buried in, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, m. THURMAN O'BRYAN, son of VIRGIE E. MAY and JAMES MILLARD "MILLARD" O'BRYAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Imigene Blair was born October 2, 1926 in Johnson County to Lizzie Blair.
      According to her obituary, Imogene Blair O'Bryan (age 75), daughter of the late Hollie and Lizzie Blair, had lived in New Carlisle, Ohio, for the 40 years prior to her death. She was born October 2, 1926 in Paintsville, Kentucky, died September 25, 2002 at home in New Carlisle, Ohio, and was buried in New Carlisle Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman O'Bryant [sic]; 1 brother, Earl Blair; and 1 sister, Pauline Blair. She was survived by 2 sons, Gene O'Bryan (of New Carlisle) and Pat O'Bryan (Mason, Ohio); 1 daughter, Kathy (Richard) O'Bryan Franks (New Carlisle); 2 brothers, James A. Blair (Crossville, Tennessee) and Elmer R. Blair (Springfield, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Lorraine Blair Hannah (Leander, Kentucky) and Geraldine Blair (New Carlisle). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. JAMES A. BLAIR, b. October 10, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James A. Blair was born October 10, 1928 in Johnson County to Lizzie Blair.
    5. ELMER RAY BLAIR, b. November 4, 1934, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 31, 2009, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. DOTTIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer R. Blair was born November 4, 1934 in Johnson County to Lizie Blair.
      According to his obituary, Elmer R. Blair (age 74), son of Hollie and Lizzie Blair, was a resident of Springfield, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born November 4, 1934 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 21, 2009 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, James Blair and Earl Blair; and 3 sisters, Imogene O'Bryan, Lorraine Hannah, and Pauline Blair. He was survived by his former wife, Dottie Blair Pascente; 3 daughters, Deb Gross (of Springfield), Rhonda Ellis (Knoxville, Tennessee), and Sheila (Rich) Finnegan (Springfield); 7 grandchildren, Faith (Ryan) Runkle, Jason (Melissa) Gross, Josh Gross, Katie Ellis, Kyle Ellis, Casey Finnegan, and Cameron Finnegan; and 1 great-granddaughter, Payton Runkle. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. GERALDINE BLAIR, b. 1938, Kentucky.
    7. PAULINE BLAIR, b. February 15, 1941, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Blair was born February 15, 1941 in Johnson County to Lizzie Blair.







POWELL MONROE MAY, son of CYNTHIA EMILY FAIRCHILD and THOMAS H. MAY, was born August 24, 1890 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 2, 1977 in Miami County, Ohio. He married LYDIA DORA "DORA" MAY, daughter of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, March 6, 1913 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. She was born September 4, 1894 in Kentucky, and died November 22, 1981 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 359 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Powell Monroe May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self employed farmer, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born August 24, 1890 in Asa, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

When Powell Monroe May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Dora May, and that he was born August 24, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 175 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, a ruddy complexion, and the first joint on his right thumb was missing.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Powell May was born August 24, 1890, and died in March of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Troy, Miami County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Powell M. May was born about 1891, and died March 2, 1977 at home in Miami County at the age of 86. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dora May was born September 4, 1894, and died in November of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Troy, Miami County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dora L. May was born about 1894 in Kentucky, and died November 22, 1981 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Clark County, age the age of 87. She was widowed and living in Troy, Miami County, at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 216 (Eubank) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), Powell M. May is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), Corma E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), and Ethel B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 year 1 month).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 55-10 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1930), Powell M. May is listed as the head of the household for family #135, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Dora L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36), Corma E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Norma V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ethel B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Edith G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Lydia I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 55-17 (Lost Creek Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1940), Powell Monroe May is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Miami County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 49 year old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 45), Norma (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, 3 years of college, age 25), and Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of POWELL MAY and DORA MAY are:

    1. NORMA L. MAY, b. February 14, 1915, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma L. May was born February 14, 1915 in Pulaski County to Dora May.
    2. CORMA E. MAY, b. February 14, 1915, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Corma E. May was born February 14, 1915 in Pulaski County to Dora May.
    3. ETHEL B. MAY, b. November 12, 1917, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel May was born November 12, 1917 in Pulaski County to Dora May.
    4. EDITH G. MAY, b. 1920, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edith G. May was born in Pulaski County to Dora May.
    5. LYDIA IRENE MAY, b. 1927, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lydia I. May was born in Pulaski County to Lydia May.







ARMINTA ZOIE "ZOIE" RICE, daughter of CLARINDA FRANCIS FAIRCHILD and MARTIN N. RICE, was born June 11, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died October 18, 1970 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married ESAU RATLIFF, son of WILLIAM RILEY RATLIFF and JUDITH DALE, June 17, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born October 10, 1877 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 3, 1950 in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Rush Township Burial Park in Rushtown, Scioto County.

Notes: Information on Eson Ratliff can be found on page 488 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Zoie Rice's sister, Margie, married Esau Ratliff's brother, Albert.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Esaw Ratliff (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 22) married Minta Z. Rice (b. Johnson County, father b. Johnson County, mother b. Floyd County, age 21) on June 17, 1901 in Johnson County.

When Esau Ratliff's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Purety Cannel Coal Company in Prestonsburg, that his closest relative was Zora Ratliff of Bonanza, Floyd County, and that he was born October 10, 1877. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

When Esau Ratliff's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was by W.P.A. in the court house in Portsmouth, that the person who would always know his name was Zoie Ratliff of Nauvoo, Ohio, and that he was born October 10, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 173 pounds, and he had blue eyes, black-gray hair, and a dark complexion. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Zoie Ratliff was born June 11, 1880, and died October 15, 1970. She received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Minty Z. Ratliff was born about 1880, and died October 18, 1970 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 90. She was widowed and living in Scioto County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Eson Ratliff, son of Riley and Judy Ratliff, was born October 10, 1877 in Barnetts Creek, died January 3, 1950 at home in West Portsmouth, Ohio, and was buried in Rushtown, Ohio. He married Zoie Rice in 1901 and to this union 7 children were born, 2 of whom preceded him in death. He was survived by his wife; 3 sons, Guy Ratliff (West Portsmouth), Tommy Ratliff (West Portsmouth), and Gale Ratliff (West Portsmouth); 2 daughters, Goldie Fyffe (West Portsmouth) and Gracie Raye (West Portsmouth); and 5 brothers, Albert Ratliff (Greenwich, Ohio), Charley Ratliff (Detroit, Michigan), Clarence Ratliff (Dry Run), Warren Ratliff, and George Ratliff. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Eson Ratliff was buried in Rush Township Burial Park in Rushtown.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Esau Ratcliff is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Zoie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 31), Guy K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Henry C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Esau Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Zoia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Guy (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Conn (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Tomie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 73-2 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Esau Ratliff 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 23, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Zoie M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 49), Con H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Tommie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gracie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willard G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Guy K. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), Emma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), Gladys M. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Richard L. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months), Erwin C. Fife (son-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), Goldie F. Fife (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and Hillard C. Fife (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 73-27 (Bertha) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), Esaw Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #226, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Zoie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 59), and Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of ZOIE RICE and ESAU RATLIFF are:

    1. GUY K. RATLIFF, b. January 4, 1904, Kentucky, d. June 19, 1987, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. EMMAZEL "EMMA" SPENCER.
    2. HENRY CONN RATLIFF, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. GOLDIE FRANCES RATLIFF, b. December 23, 1910, Kentucky, d. November 23, 2008, West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. ERVIN C. FIFE.
    4. THOMAS G. RATLIFF, b. December 17, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas G. Ratliff was born December 17, 1912 in Johnson County to Mintie Rice.
    5. GRACIE E. RATLIFF, b. 1916, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RAYE.
    6. WILLARD GALE RATLIFF, b. 1919, Kentucky







GUY K. RATLIFF, son of ARMINTA ZOIE "ZOIE" RICE and ESAU RATLIFF, was born January 4, 1904 in Kentucky, and died June 19, 1987 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married EMMAZEL "EMMA" SPENCER, daughter of WILLIAM CREAL SPENCER and ANN HURT, about 1928. She was born about 1907 in Kentucky.

Notes: Emma Spencer was reportedly born August 7, 1907 in Kentucky, and died in May of 1977 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

According to his obituary, William Creal Spencer (age 86), son of Josh and Minnie Ratliff Spencer, was born Januray 8, 1868 in Johnson County, died June 8, 1954 at the East Point, Johnson County, home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Yates, following an illness of a month. In addition to Mrs. Yates, he was survived by another daughter, Mrs. Emma Ratliff (of Portsmouth, Ohio); 1 son, Frank Spencer (Whitaker, Kentucky); 29 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and the following brothers and sisters, Tommie Spencer, Gail Spencer, Mrs. Ida Spencer (all of Portsmouth), Mrs. John Spencer (Lick Fork, Kentucky), and Mrs. Will Collins (Whitaker). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Ann Hurt Spencer died December 28, 1947 in Floyd County, Kentucky, from a ceretral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 2, 1869, her marital status as married, her husband as William Crell Spencer (b. January 8, 1868), her parents as Frank Hurt (b. Kentucky) and Crecie Powers (b. Kentucky, the informant as Krell Spencer of Whitaker, Kentucky, and the burial place as Whitaker.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Guy Ratliff was born January 4, 1904, and died in June of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Guy K. Ratliff was born about 1904 in Kentucky, and died June 19, 1987 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 83. He was widowed and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma Ratliff was born August 7, 1907, and died in May of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), William C. Spencer is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are An (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 40), Crecy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Katy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Emmazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Emma's future husband is in house #18.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), C. W. Spencer is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Crecie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Dave (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Kattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Emmia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 73-2 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Esau Ratliff 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 23, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Zoie M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 49), Con H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Tommie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gracie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willard G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Guy K. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), Emma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), Gladys M. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Richard L. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months), Erwin C. Fife (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), Goldie F. Fife (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and Hillard C. Fife (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On pages 26 & 27 of the 1940 census for District 73-27 (Bertha) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), Guy Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #246, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 33), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Richard L. (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Jula M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Henry H. (son, born in Ohio, age 7), Pearl (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Ruth E. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), and Joan (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

    The children of GUY RATLIFF and EMMA SPENCER are:

    1. GLADYS M. RATLIFF, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glaydis M. Ratliff was born in Floyd County to Emma Spincer.
    2. RICHARD L. RATLIFF, b. 1929, Ohio.
    3. JULA M. RATLIFF, b. 1931, Ohio.
    4. HENRY H. RATLIFF, b. 1933, Ohio.
    5. PEARL RATLIFF, b. 1934, Ohio.
    6. RUTH E. RATLIFF, b. 1935, Ohio.
    7. JOAN RATLIFF, b. 1939, Ohio.







GOLDIE FRANCES RATLIFF, daughter of ARMINTA ZOIE "ZOIE" RICE and ESAU RATLIFF, was born December 23, 1910 in Kentucky, and died November 23, 2008 in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married ERVIN C. FIFE, son of HERNY WEDINGTON FIFE and MARY JANE COMPTON, about 1928. He was born August 7, 1909 in Kentucky, and died October 22, 1970 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mary Jane Fife died June 6, 1930 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pike County, Kentucky, her birth date as August 12, 1875, her marital status as married, her husband as H. S. Fife, her parents as Colbert Compton (b. Pike County) and Polley Alley (b. Pike County), the informant as Henry Wedington Fife of Pikeville, and the burial place as Mossy Bottom.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Goldie Frances Fife was born December 23, 1910, and died November 25, 2008. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ervin Fife was born August 7, 1909, and died in October of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ervin Fife was born about 1909, and died October 22, 1970 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 61. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 160 (Coal Run) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Henry W. Fife is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), Albert C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pearl N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Virdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Irvin C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 108 (Coal Run) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), H. W. Fife is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and French (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 73-2 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Esau Ratliff 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 23, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Zoie M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 49), Con H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Tommie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gracie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willard G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Guy K. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), Emma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), Gladys M. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Richard L. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months), Erwin C. Fife (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), Goldie F. Fife (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and Hillard C. Fife (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1940 census for District 73-27 (Bertha) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 13, 1940), Ervin C. Fife is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 29), Hillard (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary D. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Dolly F. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Ester B. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), and Wannie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of GOLDIE RATLIFF and ERVIN FIFE are:

    1. HILLARD C. FIFE, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hillard C. Fife was born in Floyd County to Goldia Ratliff.
    2. MARY D. FIFE, b. 1931, Ohio.
    3. DOLLY F. FIFE, b. 1934, Ohio.
    4. ESTER B. FIFE, b. 1936, Ohio.
    5. WANNIE L. FIFE, b. 1939, Ohio.







MARY "POLLY" RATLIFF, daughter of WILLIAM B. RATLIFF and REBECCA JANE GREEN, was born in April of 1870 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 4, 1959 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES S. FAIRCHILD, son of LEVI FAIRCHILD and JANE HORN, about 1902. He was born about 1862 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 1, 1937 in Burnt Cabin Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Burnt Cabin Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his obituary, James Fairchild (age 74), son of the late Levi Fairchild, died at home on Burnt Cabin Branch near Paintsville on June 1, 1937 after being in bad health for several years, and was buried in the family cemetery near his home. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Polly Fairchild; 4 children, Dick Fairchild, James Fairchild Jr., Mrs. Henry Cantrell, and Mrs. Arch Music, all of Johnson County; 1 brother, John Fairchild (Hager Hill); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bud Fitchpatrick (Paintsville), Mrs. D. B. Conley (Paintsville), and Mrs. Jenny Leek (New Boston, Ohio).

According to her obituary, Polly Ratliff Fairchild (age 90), daughter of the late William and Rebecca Green Ratliff, was born November 25, 1868 in Johnson County, died April 4, 1959 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Irvin Music, of Hager Hill, following a long illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fairchild. She was survived by 2 sons, Dick Fairchild (of Hager Hill) and Son Fairchild (Hager Hill); 2 daughters, Mrs. Irvin Music (Hager Hill) and Mrs. Minnie Cantrell (Hager Hill); 2 brothers, Sam Ratliff (Chestnut, Kentucky) and Alfred Ratliff (Hager Hill); and 1 sister, Mrs. Alice Ratliff (Sturges, Michigan).

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), James S. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a wagon master, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 37), Ireland (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hulda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Jimmie Fairchild (nephew, single, farm hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

    The children of POLLY RATLIFF and JAMES FAIRCHILD are:

    1. IRELAND DICK FAIRCHILD, b. March 27, 1891, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 15, 1962, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VESTA CANTRELL.
    2. JAMES "SON" FAIRCHILD JR., b. April 20, 1894, Kentucky, d. December 12, 1974, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LILLIAN DEAN, m. (2) BERTHA HOWARD.
    3. MINNIE FAIRCHILD, b. February 27, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 4, 1885, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HENRY CANTRELL.
    4. HULDA FAIRCHILD, b. 1904, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARCH MUSIC, August 7, 1920. He was b. 1899.







MAUDIE F. MCFADDIN, daughter of LULA D. RICE and WARNIE BARNES MCFADDIN, was born February 2, 1903 in Kentucky, and died June 1, 1991 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married WILEY COLLINS, son of GARLAND COLLINS and FRANCES BLANTON. He was born December 1, 1897 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 7, 1972 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Wiley Collins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Garland Collins in Denver, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Garland Collins, that he was born December 1, 1897 in Denver, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Rock House, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maudie Collins was born February 3, 1903, and died in June of 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Maudie McFaddin Collins was born February 2, 1903 in Kentucky, and died June 1, 1991 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 88. Her father's surname is listed as McFaddin, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Wiley Collins (age 75), son of the late Garland and Frances Blanton Collins, was a retired miner and a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He died February 7, 1972 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Kentucky, following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Maudie McFaddin Collins; 2 sons, Clyde Archie Collins (of Franklin, Ohio) and Curtis Collins (Dayton, Ohio); and 4 daughters, Ruth Harper (Davidson, Michigan), Sue Byrd (Swartz Creek, Michigan), Joyce Short (Russell, Kentucky), and Eddie Dills (Columbus, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wiley Collins was born December 1, 1896, and died in February of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wiley Collins died February 7, 1972 in Greenup County at the age of 71. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Wiley Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a machinist in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Maude L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Joyce (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Wiley Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a machinist in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Ruth Evelyn (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Joyce (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sue Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Edna Carroll (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

    The children of MAUDIE MCFADDIN and WILEY COLLINS are:

    1. RUTH EVELYN COLLINS, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HARPER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth E. Collins was born in Johnson County to Maudie McFaddin.
    2. CURTIS COLLINS, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Curtis Collins was born in Johnson County to Maudie McFaddin.
    3. CLYDE ARCHIE COLLINS, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Collins was born in Johnson County to Maud McFaddin.
    4. JOYCE I. COLLINS, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SHORT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joice I. Collins was born in Johnson County to Maudie McFadden.
    5. SUE FRANCIS COLLINS, b. December 15, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 21, 1981, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, buried in Genesee County, Michigan, m. ROBERT BYRD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sue F. Collins was born December 15, 1936 in Johnson County to Maudie McFaddin.
      According to her obituary, Sue Collins Byrd (age 44), daughter of Maudie McFaddin and the late Wiley Collins, was born December 15, 1936 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 21, 1981 in McClaren General Hospital in Flint, Michigan, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In addition to her mother, she was survived by her husband, Robert Byrd; 1 son, Timothy Byrd (of Michigan); 1 daughter, Jamie Oliver (Michigan); 2 brothers, Curtis Collins (Dayton, Ohio) and Clyde Archie Collins (Brookville, Indiana); 3 sisters, Joyce Short (Russell, Kentucky), Ruth Harper (Davidson, Michigan), and Edna Dills (Columbus, Ohio); and 1 grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. EDNA CARROLL COLLINS, b. 1940 Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DILLS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna C. Collins was born in Johnson County to Maudie McFadden.







GARLAND COLLINS, son of LYDIA COLLINS and GEORGE WASHINGTON COLLINS, was born July 7, 1874 in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 3, 1949 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married FRANCES BLANTON, daughter of JOHN BLANTON and JANE COLLINS, September 12, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 6, 1870 in Kentucky, died December 11, 1936 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Frances Blanton was possibly the daughter of Eliza Jane Collins, who was possibly the mother of Challie Blanton.

According to Kentucky birth records, Garlin Collins was born July 7, 1874 in Johnson County to G. W. Collins (b. Johnson County) and Lydia Collins (b. Johnson County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Garland Collins (age 21) married Frances Blanton (age 24) on September 12, 1895 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Garland Collins died January 3, 1949 in Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, from a sudden coronary embolism due to cardiac insuffiencey and arteriosclerosis, with other conditions being psychosis and hypertension. Also on this certificate, his birthlace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as July 7, 1874, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his parents as George W. Collins and Lydia Collins (b. Johnson Couty), thi informant as Eastern State Hospital records, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Garland Collins died January 3, 1942 in Fayette County at the age of 67. He was living in County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Francis B. Blanton Collins died December 11, 1936 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from rheumatic heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 6, 1870, her marital status as married, her husband as Garland Collins, her parents as Jack Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Jane Collins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wiley Collins of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Francis B. Collins died December 11, 1936 in Johnson County at the age of 66. She was living in Paintsville at the time of her death.

On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Garland Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a farmer, born in July of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Frankie [hard to read] (wife, born in 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 27), Challie (son, born in 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Walter (son, born in April of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Wiley (son, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Garland Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Frances (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 39), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and John Blanton (father-in-law, married, living off his own income, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, age 70).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Garlin Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), and Wiley (son, single, laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Jessie Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's not working, married, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 26), and Garland Collins (lodger, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 1st grade education, age 66).

    The children of GARLAND COLLINS and FRANCES BLANTON are:

    1. CHALLIE COLLINS, b. 1889, Kentucky.
    2. WALTER COLLINS, b. April 1892, Kentucky.
    3. WILEY COLLINS, b. December 1, 1897, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 7, 1972, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAUDIE F. MCFADDIN.







MATTIE FRANCIS MCFADDIN, daughter of LULA D. RICE and WARNIE BARNES MCFADDIN, was born about 1906 in Kentucky. She married JOHN WATTS about 1924. He was born about 1904 in Illinois.

Notes: On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 30-43 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Daviess County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), John Watts is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's the manager of something that's unreadable, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, first married at age 20, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24), and Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 1 month).

    The children of MATTIE MCFADDIN and JOHN WATTS are:

    1. IMOGENE WATTS, b. 1925, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Imogene Watts was born in Boyd County to Mattie McFaddin.
    2. BILLY F. WATTS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy F. Watts was born in Johnson County to Mattie McFodden.
    3. JOHNNY WATTS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johnny Watts was born in Johnson County to Francis McFaddin.







MARGIE B. RICE, daughter of CLARINDA FRANCIS FAIRCHILD and MARTIN N. RICE, was born in April of 1887 in Kentucky, and died February 23, 1969 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio. She married ALBERT RATLIFF, son of WILLIAM RILEY RATLIFF and JUDITH DALE, December 7, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born June 21, 1888 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 28, 1970 in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Albert Ratliff can be found on page 488 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Margie Rice's sister, Zoie, married Albert Ratliff's brother, Esau.

It's unclear of the parentage of the 2 children in this family since both were born before the marriage of Margie Rice and Albert Ratliff.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Albert Ratliff (age 24) married Mergia Rice (age 25) on December 7, 1912 in Johnson County.

When Albert Ratliff's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he was married an had 2 children, and that he was born June 21, 1888 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

When Albert Ratliff's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Greenwich, Huron County, that the person who would always know his name was Mrs. Margie Ratliff of Greenwich, and that he was born June 21, 1888 in Mansfield, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet 2 inches tall, he weighed 190 pounds, and he had gray eyes, black hair, and a ruddy complexion. He signed the card with an "X."

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Margie B. Ratliff was born about 1888, and died February 23, 1969 in Willard, Huron County, at the age of 81. She was married and living in Huron County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Albert Ratliff was born June 21, 1888, and died in May of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Albert Ratliff was born about 1889, and died May 28, 1970 in Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital in Norwalk, Huron County, at the age of 81. He was widowed and living in Huron County at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Albert Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a foreman in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Merga (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Carnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Albert Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #242, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed is Mergie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 43). Daughter Cornie is living in the same house but listed as a separate family, and son Eddie is living next door.

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 39-9 (Greenwich Township) in Huron County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Albert Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed is Margie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 53).

    The children of MARGIE RICE and ALBERT RATLIFF are:

    1. EDDIE RATLIFF, b. 1906, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1969 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, m. GRACE (unknown last name).
    2. C0RNIE RATLIFF, b. 1910, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1969, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, m. ELZIE BLAIR.







EDDIE RATLIFF, son of MARGIE B. RICE and ALBERT RATLIFF, was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died April 2, 1969 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio. He married GRACE (unknown last name) about 1928. She was born about 1910 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to a partial transcription of his obituary in the Norwalk Reflector from Norwalk, Ohio, Eddie Ratliff was born about 1906, and died April 2, 1969 in Shelby, Ohio, at the age of 63. His wife's name is listed as Gracie, and his father's as Albert.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Eddie G. Ratliff was born about 1906, and died April 2, 1969 in MedCentral Health System Shelby in Shelby, Richland County, at the age of 63. He was married and living in Shelby at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Eddie Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #241, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 20).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 39-6 (Fairfield Township) in Huron County, Ohio (dated April 3 & 4, 1940), Eddie Rataliff is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Huron County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 30), Barbara (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Frank (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Clyde (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Charlean (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Elza (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Marjorie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 months).

    The children of EDDIE RATLIFF and GRACE (unknown last name) are:

    1. BARBARA RATLIFF, b. 1930, Ohio.
    2. FRANK RATLIFF, b. 1931, Ohio.
    3. CLYDE RATLIFF, b. 1934, Ohio.
    4. CHARLENE RATLIFF, b. 1936, Ohio.
    5. ELZA RATLIFF, b. 1938, Ohio.
    6. MARJORIE RATLIFF, b. 1939, Ohio.







C0RNIE RATLIFF, daughter of MARGIE B. RICE and ALBERT RATLIFF, was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died April 2, 1969 in Shelby, Richland County, Ohio. She married ELZIE BLAIR, son of LEANDER J. BLAIR and PAULINE LEWIS, about 1925. He was born February 16, 1902 in Kentucky, and died February 11, 1981 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

Notes: Cornie Ratliff Blair reportedly died June 19, 1976 in Albany, Mississippi.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elzie Blair was born February 16, 1902, and died in February of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Elzie Blair was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died February 11, 1981 in Willard Area Mercy Hospital in Willard, Huron County, at the age of 78. He was widowed and living in Huron County at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Elzie Blair is listed as the head of the household for family #253, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Cornie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 19), Edward S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 3 months), Lee E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Elsie P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 39-6 (Fairfield Township) in Huron County, Ohio (dated April 3 & 4, 1940), Elza Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Huron County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Cornie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Arnel (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Maud (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3), and Duglass (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

    The children of C0RNIE RATLIFF and ELZIE BLAIR are:

    1. EDWARD S. BLAIR, b. 1927, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edward S. Blair was born in <- 1927 -->Johnson County to Cormia Patrick.
    2. LEE E. BLAIR, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    3. ELSIE P. BLAIR, b. 1929, Kentucky.
    4. ARNELL G. BLAIR, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnell G. Blair was born in <- 1932 -->Johnson County to Carnie Ratliff.
    5. MAUD BLAIR, b. 1937, Ohio.
    6. DOUGLAS BLAIR, b. 1939, Ohio.







ERNEST RATLIFF, son of MARY R. COLLINS and ALLEN RATLIFF, was born in July of 1886 in Kentucky. He married (1) NOLA C. RICE, daughter of CLARINDA FRANCIS FAIRCHILD and MARTIN N. RICE. She was born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married (2) MOLLIE TRUSTY, daughter of LEVI TRUSTY and SARAH ALICE ADKINS, about 1911. She was born August 13, 1892 in Kentucky, and died May 1, 1979 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ernie Ratliff and his brother Sandy married sisters.

Ernie Ratliff and Nola Rice were reportedly married May 14, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Ernie is found widowed and living with Nola's parents in 1910.

Ernie Ratliff reportedly died December 29, 1952 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Levi Trusty married Alice Adkins on January 5, 1882 in Magoffin County. The witnesses were Proctor Arnett and J. E. Sublett, and the minister was W. H. Cornick. According to his obituary, Levi Trusty (age 89), son of the late Daniel and Lora Trusty, was born October 26, 1856 in Magoffin County, died January 18, 1946 at home in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in West Van Lear Cemetery. He was married in 1875 to Alice Adkins, who preceded him in death in 1934. He was survived by 10 sons and daughters, Walter Trusty (of Catlettsburg), Elihue Trusty (Paintsville), Miles Trusty (Huntington, West Virginia), Hendricks Trusty (Ashland), Richard Trusty (Garrett, Kentucky), Mrs. Ernie Ratliff (Catlettsburg), Mrs. Lula Ratliff (Paintsville), Mrs. Bill Moore (Wharton, West Virginia), Mrs. Verner Taylor (Pikeville), and Mrs. F. L. Jones (Fleming, Kentucky); 47 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mollie Ratliff was born August 13, 1892, and died in May of 1979. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Molly T. Ratliff died May 1, 1979 in Boyd County at the age of 86. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Levi Trusty is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in October of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in August of 1865, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 34), Hendrick (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Elihue (son, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Miles (son, born in January of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Mollie (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Pollie Ann (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Lula (daughter, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Martin N. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Indiana, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Clarinda F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 53), Mergia B. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Warnie E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Eddie G. Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ernie Ratcliff (hired man, widowed, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 43 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Earnest Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #603 [hard to read], he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Langley (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), and Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Ernie Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 37), Langley (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lenzy (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mathew (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), Ernie Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #242, he's a trackman in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 48), Matthew (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Lenzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 19).

    The children of ERNEST RATLIFF and MOLLIE TRUSTY are:

    1. LANGLEY RATLIFF, b. November 26, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Langley Ratliff was born November 26, 1912 in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    2. JUANITA RUTH RATLIFF, b. November 17, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Juanita R. Ratliff was born November 17, 1915 in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    3. RUBY RATLIFF, b. September 10, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Ratliff was born September 10, 1918 in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    4. LENZIE A. RATLIFF, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lenzie A. Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    5. JAMES RATLIFF, b. April 17, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 29, 1923, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, James Ratliff died August 29, 1923 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculous meningitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, his birth date as April 17, 1922, his parents as Earny Ratliff (b. Johnson County) and Mollie Trusty (b. Breathitt County), the informant as Earny Ratliff of Van Lear, and the burial place as West Van Lear.
    6. MATTHEW RATLIFF, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mathew Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    7. MARY ELIZABETH RATLIFF, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    8. MARTHA A. RATLIFF, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha A. Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    9. ERNEST RATLIFF, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earnest J. Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.
    10. CURTIS RATLIFF, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Curtis Ratliff was born in Johnson County to Mollie Trusty.

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







WARNIE E. RICE, son of CLARINDA FRANCIS FAIRCHILD and MARTIN N. RICE, was born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, died December 7, 1947 in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, and is buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio. He married STELLA MAY, daughter of CALEB SHERMAN MAY and MARTHA LOUISE MUSIC, about 1923. She was born May 22, 1904 in Kentucky, died December 7, 1947 in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, and is buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio. Stella May married (1) EVERETT RATLIFF.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 367 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Stella May was born May 22, 1904 and married (1) Everett Ratliff and (2) Warnie Rice.

According to his obituary found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

     "An Explosion and fire in an apartment house in Greenwich, Ohio, Sunday, December 07 1947, took the lives of seven members of a former Johnson Co., family, the victims were Warnie Rice, 48, his wife, Stella May Rice, and five of their children, Donald, 18, Martha, 16, Robert, 14, Joe, 06, and Roy 04. They were former resident of the Jennies Creek locality. It was reported that the family was sleeping in a second story apartment when an explosion followed by fire occurred in the kitchen about 1 o’clock Sunday morning causing instant death to all the victims except Rice and one son, Joe, who died a few hours later in a Willard, Ohio Hospital. Escaping without injury was one son, Dewey, 21, who was sleeping with Everett Ratliff, a half-brother of Mr. Rice in another wing of the house. Mr. Rice was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rice of this county. He was a railroad employee of Greenwich, Mrs. Rice was the daughter of Sherman May, formerly of Prestonsburg. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Albert Ratliff of Greenwich and Mrs. Warren Ratliff of West Portsmouth, Ohio. Mass funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Greenwich and were buried in one grave in a Greenwich cemetery."

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Warnie E. Rice is listed as the head of the household for family #255 in house #243, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Stella M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17 [hard to read], age 26), Dewey [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), and Donald M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). They are living under the same roof as Warnie's grandparents.

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 39-9 (Greenwich Township) in Huron County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Warnie Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's working for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Evert Ratliff (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dewey Rice (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Donnel Rice (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Martha Rice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Robert Rice (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The child of STELLA MAY and EVERETT RATLIFF is:

    1. EVERT L. RATLIFF, b. November 2, 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1996, Huron County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Evert L. Ratcliff was born November 2, 1922 in Floyd County to Stella May.
      According to U.S. Army enlistment records, Evert L. Ratliff was born in 1922 in Kentucky, and enlisted on December 29, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. He was single, he had a grammar school education, and he was 70 inches tall and weighed 127 pounds.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Evert Ratliff was born November 2, 1922, and died February 1, 1996. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Evert L. Ratliff was born November 2, 1922 in Kentucky, and died February 1, 1996 at home in Huron County at the age of 73. He was and Army veteran and he was widowed at the time of his death.

    The children of WARNIE RICE and STELLA MAY are:

    1. DEWEY E. RICE, b. May 26, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dewey E. Rice was born May 26, 1926 in Johnson County to Stella Ratcliffe.
    2. DONALD M. RICE, b. 1929, Kentucky, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.
    3. MARTHA F. RICE, b. February 9, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha F. Rice was born February 9, 1932 in Johnson County to Stella May.
    4. ROBERT RICE, b. 1933, Kentucky, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.
    5. JOE RICE, b. 1941, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.
    6. ROY RICE, b. 1943, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio.







CALEB SHERMAN MAY, son of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born August 7, 1877 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 28, 1946, and is buried in Mershon Cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MARTHA LOUISE MUSIC, daughter of MICHAEL MUSIC and MALINDA JONES, March 2, 1893 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born September 12, 1879 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 2, 1951, and is buried in Mershon Cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Martha Louise Music was raised by a William and Martha Spradlin. This was probably Martha M. Conley and William Henry Spradlin, as they are living close in 1900.

According to Kentucky birth records, Martha L. Music was born September 12, 1879 in Floyd County to Michael Music (b. Washington County, Virginia) and Linda Jones (b. Ashe County, North Carolina).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Caleb S. May (b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, age 15) married Martha L. Musick (b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, age 14) on March 2, 1893 in Floyd County at the home of William Spradlin.

When Caleb Sherman May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Cliff, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Martha May of Cliff, and that he was born August 7, 1877. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Caleb S. May lived from 1877 to 1946, and was buried in Mershon Cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and that Martha L. May lived from 1880 to 1951, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Michael Musick is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Malinda (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 27), George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Caleb May is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in August of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Martha L. (wife, born in August of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 22), Virdie J. (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Lannie T. (daughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Grant B. (son, born in June of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Lee (son, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 54 (Crab Orchard) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Sherman May is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 33), Virdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lawn (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Cona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Sherman May is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 year old. Also listed are Marthey (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 17 [hard to read]), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Cona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rastus (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), C. S. May is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a clerk in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 52), E. G. [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), M. L. May is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 60), John E. (son, single, plastering helper, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 25), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 20), and Malta M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 20).

    The children of SHERMAN MAY and MARTHA MUSIC are:

    1. VERDIE J. MAY, b. April 4, 1895, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1972, Pulaski County, Kentucky, buried in in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, m. CORBETT REYNOLDS.
    2. LONNIE TRIMBLE MAY, b. August 29, 1896, Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1972, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. DORA M. NEELEY.
    3. GRANT B. MAY, b. June 19, 1898, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1981, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. PEARLIE WILLIAMS.
    4. LEE LAURA MAY, b. April 5, 1900, Kentucky, d. after 1930, m. VIOLA HAYDEN.
    5. ELLA MAY, b. July 14, 1902, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1985, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. JAMES J. PRATER.
    6. STELLA MAY, b. May 22, 1904, Kentucky, d. December 7, 1947, Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, buried in Greenwich, Huron County, Ohio, m. (1) EVERETT RATLIFF, m. (2) WARNIE E. RICE.
    7. CONA ANN MAY, b. June 19, 1906, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1984, Pike County, Ohio, m. ELZIE BALDRIDGE.
    8. HAGER MAY, b. March 7, 1908, Kentucky, d. July 14, 1965, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. GOLDIE MAE FRASURE.
    9. DEWEY E. MAY, b. April 4, 1910, Kentucky, d. April 28, 1992, Brevard County, Florida, m. RUTH PATTON, daughter of HARVEY PATTON and (unknown), July 5, 1932.
      Notes: According to Florida death record transcripts, Dewey E. May was born April 4, 1910, and died April 28, 1992 in Brevard County at the age of 82.
    10. EDWIN Z. MAY, b. January 23, 1913, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 1913, Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin E. May was born January 23, 1913 in Lincoln County to Martha Music.
      According to his death certificate, Edwin Z. May died November 5, 1913 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, from diptheria. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 23, 1913, his father as Caleb Sherman May (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Marth Louisa (b. Kentucky), the informant as Corbett Reynolds, and the burial place as Eubank, Kentucky.
    11. RASTUS JOHN MAY, b. September 27, 1914, Kentucky, m. HELEN CONLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John May was born September 27, 1914 in Lincoln County to Martha Music.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rastus J. May was born September 27, 1914 in Pulaski County to Martha Music.
    12. OMA JOSEPHINE MAY, b. June 6, 1916, Floyd Kentucky, m. ARTHUR FRANKLIN HUGHES, July 25, 1937.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oma May was born June 6, 1916 in Floyd County to Martha Music.
    13. VIOLA MAY, b. March 15, 1918, Kentucky, m. OTIS COOLEY. He was b. May 14, 1908.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Viola May was born March 15, 1918 in Floyd County to Martha Music.
    14. MALTA SUE MAY, b. March 3, 1920, Kentucky, Kentucky, m. BERT NEWTON PORTER, son of LEE PORTER and MARJORIE MAE HARRIS. He was b. September 22, 1918.
    15. ALTA LOU MAY, b. March 3, 1920, Kentucky, m. JAMES R. KENNEDY. He was b. January 16, 1915, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Malta and Alta May were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alto May was born March 3, 1920 in Floyd County to Martha Music.







JULIA E. JOHNSON, daughter of SUSAN CATHERINE "CATHERINE" CONLEY and LEVI D. JOHNSON, was born July 6, 1871 in Kentucky, died June 30, 1907, and is buried in Salyer Family Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOSEPH L. SALYER, son of MARSHALL LANEY SALYER and MARY ANN "POLLY" HAMILTON. He was born March 10, 1868 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1937 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyer Family Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. Joseph Salyer married (2) ESTHER (unknown last name) about 1909. She was born about 1882 in Kentucky.

Notes: Joseph L. Salyer was the brother of Nancy A. "Bell" Salyer.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Julia Johnson Salyer, wife of Joseph Salyer, lived from July 6, 1871 to June 30, 1907, and was buried in Salyer Family Cemetery (also known as Freeman Salyer Cemetery) in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Joseph Salyer lived from March 10, 1868 to January 11, 1937, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to his death certificate, Joseph Salyer died January 11, 1937 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from Brights disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 68, his marital status as married, his wife as Esther Salyer, his occupation as merchant, his parents as M. L. Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Polley Hamilton (birthplace blank), and the informant as Hatten Salyer of Red Bush, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Joseph Salyer died January 11, 1937 in Johnson County at the age of 68.

On page 26 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Marshall L. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #213, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 44), Jacob (son, born in Kentucky, age 23), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Joseph L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Nancy A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marget (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and J. W. Crabtree (laborer, marital status is blank, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 22). They are living close to the family of John Holbrook, who's son George will marry Julia Johnson's sister, Polly.

On page 63 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #434, he's a farmer, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in January of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 29), Levi H. (son, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Jake Salyer (brother, single, farm laborer, born in July of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39 [hard to read but wrong]).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a merchant in a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Ester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she hasn't had any children, age 28), Levi H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Jacob Salyer (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 54). They are living close to Joseph's first wife's parents, who are in house #102.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a merchant with a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Ester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), and Marshall L. Salyer (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 90).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a retail merchant with a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 62 years old. Also listed is Esther (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 33, age 52).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Erastus Salyer is listed as the household for house #100, he's a mechanic in a garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Gay Nell (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 3 years of high school, age 24), Terry D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Esther Salyer (aunt, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 63).

    The child of JULIA JOHNSON and JOSEPH SALYER is:

    1. LEVI HATTON "HATTON" SALYER, b. October 4, 1896, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1982 Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCY A. GULLETT.







HATTIE BLAIR, daughter of NANCY CATHERINE ADAMS and FRANKLIN PIERCE BLAIR, was born February 11, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 2, 1974 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CLARK F. WALTERS, son of GEORGE N. WALTERS and MARIAH LOUISE KING, December 24, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 18, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 30, 1966 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Mariah Louise King's 2nd husband was Isaac "Bud" Rice.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Hattie Blair (age 20) married Clark Walters (age 25) on December 24, 1912 in Johnson County.

When Clark Walters' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was an electrician working for The Consolidation Coal Company, that he had a wife and 1 child, and that he was born July 18, 1887 near Paintsville. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Hattie Blair Walters lived from February 11, 1892 to May 2, 1974, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Clark F. Walters lived from July 18, 1887 to May of 1966, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her obituary, Hattie Blair Walters (age 82), daughter of the late Franklin Pierce and Nancy Adams Blair and a resident of Paintsville, was born February 11, 1892, and died May 2, 1892 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark F. Walters, in 1966. She was survived by 3 daughters, Louise Stockdale (of Houston, Texas), Georgemary Thacker (Louisa), and Nancy Kazee (Bellaire, Texas); 1 sister, Lydia Blair (Paintsville); 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hattie Walters was born February 11, 1892, and died in May of 1974. 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, Hattie Walters died May 2, 1974 in Boyd County at the age of 82. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Clark F. Walters (age 78), son of the late George N. and Mariah Louise King Walters, was a city treasurer, former city councilman, a retired supervisor for Standard Oil Company, and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born July 18, 1887 in Johnson County, died May 31, 1966 in a Paintsville hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Hattie Blair Walters, whom he married December 24, 1912; 3 daughters, Mrs. Louise Stockdale (of Houston, Texas), Mrs. Robert Kazee (Houston, Texas), and Mrs. Curt Thacker (Louisa); 1 brother, Charlie Walters (Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Ray (Huntington, West Virginia), Mrs. Dallas Ashe (Portsmouth, Ohio), and Mrs. Ethel Chester (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clark Walters was born July 18, 1887, and died in May of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clark F. Walters died May 30, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 78.

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Maria Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #240, she's a farmer, widowed, born in June of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 36), Clark (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Charley (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Flossy (daughter, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Leokra (daughter [son], born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Della (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and George (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Clark Walters is found living in the home of his mother and step-father. Isaac B. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #19, his occupation is unreadable, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years [hard to read], and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mariah (wife, everything else unreadable), unreadable first name Rice [everything else unreadable], Dicie Rice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Clark Walters (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Charlie Walters (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Leokery Walters (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Della Walters (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), George N. Walters (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Dessie Blair (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Clark Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), and Louise W. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months).

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Clark Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #432, he's working for the oil company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, age 42), Hallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 38), Louise W. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Georgie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Nancy K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Clark F. Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a retail merchandise salesman, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Hattie B. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 48), George Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Nancy C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of HATTIE BLAIR and CLARK WALTERS are:

    1. LOUISE WELDON WALTERS, b. July 19, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STOCKDALE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Louisa W. Walters was born July 19, 1915 in Johnson County to Hattie Blair.
    2. GEORGEMARY WALTERS, b. March 19, 1923, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 2012, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky m. CURT THACKER. He d. 1985.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgimary Walters was born March 19, 1923 in Johnson County to Hattie Blair.
      According to her obituary, Georgemary Walters Thacker (age 88), daughter of the late Clark F. and Hattie Blair Walters, was co-owner and operator of Wellman Hardware from 1967 to 1989. She was born March 19, 1923 in Paintsville, died February 8, 2012 at home in Louisa, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Curt Thacker, in 1985; 1 son, Gayle Thacker; and 1 daughter, Anne Thacker. She was survived by 1 son, Joel (Rachel) Thacker (of Louisa); 3 grandchildren, J. P. Thacker (Louisa), Kevin Damron (Scottown, Ohio), and Jami Damron (Scottown); and 4 great-grandchildren, Lyndsay Damron, Javin Lee Damron, Frankie Hunter, and Peyton Hunter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. NANCY CLARK WALTERS, b. August 25, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT KAZEE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nancy C. Walters was born August 25, 1926 in Johnson County to Hattie Blair.







ALKA BLAIR, daughter of DAISY ALICE LAMBERT and JESSE F. BLAIR, was born October 11, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 1, 1972 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married LEWIS MONROE CAUDILL, son of CAMPBELL E. CAUDILL and EMILY J. BLAIR, May 22, 1923 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born February 4, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 9, 1981 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Monroe Caudill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that was a section hand working for B.S. & K.R. Railway Company in Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Campbell Caudill, Father" of Leander, Johnson County, and that he was born February 4, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to her obituary, Alka Blair Caudill (age 66), daughter of the late Jesse and Daisey Lambert Blair, died November 1, 1972 in Paintsville Hospital following an illness of several weeks, and was buried in Caudill Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky. She was survived by her husband, Monroe Caudill; 3 sons, Raleigh Caudill (of Denver), Paul Caudill (Denver), and Rudolph Caudill (Leander, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Mrs. Alice Arms (Leander); 3 brothers, Frank Blair (Paintsville), John Blair (Barnetts Creek), and Bernard Blair (Barnetts Creek); and 2 sisters, Dixie Blair (Columbus, Ohio) and Jessie Kemp (Bozeman, Montana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alka Caudill was born October 11, 1906, and died in November of 1972. 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, Alka Caudill died November 1, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 66. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Monroe Caudill (age 81), son of Camel and Emily Blair Caudill, was a retired coal miner. He was born February 4, 1900 in Johnson County, died July 9, 1981 at the Denver, Kentucky, home of his son, Paul, and was buried in Caudill Cemetery in Denver. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alka Blair Caudill, on November 1, 1971. He was survived by 3 sons, Raleigh Caudill (of Denver), Paul Caudill (Denver), and Rudolph Caudill (Leander, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Alice Davis (Meally, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Josie Hitchcock (Denver) and Mrs. Gertrude Litteral (Oil Springs); 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Monroe Caudill was born February 4, 1900, and died in July of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lewis M. Caudill died July 9, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 81. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Monroe Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #287, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 23), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Roleigh [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), Alice L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Cambell Caudill (father, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 74), and Emily J. Caudill (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19 [hard to read], age 63).

On page 38 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Monrow Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #318, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alice L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Paul Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ALKA BLAIR and MONROE CAUDILL are:

    1. ROBERT CAUDILL, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    2. RALEIGH CAUDILL, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    3. ALICE LORRAINE CAUDILL, b. June 27, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1990, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WOODFORDS C. ARMS. He d. 1966.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alice L. Caudill was born June 27, 1927 in Johnson County to Alka Blair.
      According to her obituary, Alice Lorraine Caudill Arms (age 62), daughter of Monroe and Alka Blair Caudill, was born June 2, 1927 in Johnson County, died January 8, 1990 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodford C. Arms, in 1966. She was survived by 2 daughters, Freda Durham (of Leander, Kentucky) and Sue Prater (West Van Lear, Kentucky); 1 brother, Paul Caudill (Denver, Kentucky); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. JAMES RUDOLPH CAUDILL, b. April 20, 1930, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1986, m. OAKIE ETCHEL BALDWIN, daughter of ERNEST RAYMOND BALDWIN and DICIE ALICE HITCHCOCK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, "Unknown M. Caudill" was born April 20, 1930 in Johnson County to Alka Blair.
    5. PAUL EDWARD CAUDILL, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Caudill was born in Johnson County to Alka Blair.







DIXIE A. BLAIR, daughter of DAISY ALICE LAMBERT and JESSE F. BLAIR, was born August 24, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 8, 1993 in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio. She married CURTIS S. BLAIR, son of ALBERT H. BLAIR and JULIA ANN BLAIR, about 1929. He was born March 18, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 21, 1980 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doxie A. Blair was born August 24, 1912 in Johnson County to Daisy Lambert.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dixie A. Blair was born August 24, 1912, and died February 8, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dixie Blair was born August 24, 1912 in Kentucky, and died February 8, 1993 at home in Urbana, Champaign County, at the age of 80. Her father's surname is listed as Blair, her mother's as Lambert, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Curtis Blair (age 73), son of Albert and Julia Ann Blair, retired as Clifton Cemetery custodian in Clifton, Ohio, in 1974. He was born March 18, 1907 in Johnson County, and died May 21, 1980 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Ohio. He was survived by his wife, Dixie Blair; 3 sons, Bernett and Sam (both of West Liberty) and Jesse (Tremont City); 4 daughters, Mrs. Hager (Betty) May, Mrs. Robert (Irene) LeMaster, and Mrs. Charles (Sue) McLaughlin (all of Urbana) and Mrs. Robert (Janet) Jones (of Cable); 3 sisters, Mrs. Ellis Ratliff (Denver, Kentucky), Mrs. Katie Ward (Staffordsville), and Mrs. Imogene Preston (Wabash, Indiana); 15 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Curtis Blair was born March 18, 1907, and died in May of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Clifton, Greene County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Curtis Blair was born in 1907 in Kentucky, and died May 21, 1980 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Greene County, at the age of 73. He was married and living in Greene County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Curtis Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Dixie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18).

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Curtis S. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #241, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dixie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 27), Betty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bernett (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Janet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of DIXIE BLAIR and CURTIS BLAIR are:

    1. BETTY J. BLAIR, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HAGER MAY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty J. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    2. RUTH IRENE BLAIR, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth I. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    3. BERNETT BLAIR, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hayes B. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    4. JANET BLAIR, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT JONES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janet Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    5. FREDERICK S. BLAIR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fredrickie S. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    6. JESSE F. BLAIR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jesse F. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    7. SAMUEL J. BLAIR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel J. Blair was born in Johnson County to Dixie Blair.
    8. SUE BLAIR, m. CHARLES MCLAUGHLIN.







CHARLES B. LAMBERT, son of MARY ANN FAIRCHILD and JAMES LAMBERT, was born September 11, 1894 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 7, 1948 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) WINNIE FOX. She was born about 1897 in Illinois. He married (2) CLARA SPRADLIN, daughter of DENNIE SPRADLIN and ROSA L. SELVAGE. She was born June 9, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 4, 1939 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarry Spradlin was born June 9, 1912 in Johnson County to Rosy Selvage.

When Charles Lambert's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, he stated that the person who would always know his name was Mrs. Sherley Blair of Denver, Kentucky, and that he was born September 11, 1894 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 143 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a dark complexion.

According to his death certificate, Charles Lambert died August 7, 1948 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, "due to Acute Alcoholic." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as September 11, 1896, his marital status as divorced, his wife as Cinda LeMaster, his occupation as laborer, his parents as James Lambert (b. Virginia) and Mary Farchild (b. Johnson County), the informant as Willie Lambert of Louisville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Johnson County.

According to his obituary, Charles Lambert (age 54), son of James and Mary Lambert, was a resident of Louisville, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born September 11, 1894 in Denver, Kentucky, was found dead in a road on Barnetts Creek on the night of August 7, 1948, from an apparent heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by 3 sons, Willie Lambert (of Louisville), Charles Lambert Jr. (Louisville), and Donald Lambert (Lyndon, Kentucky); and 4 daughters, Betty Jewell Lambert (Lyndon, Kentucky), Mary Louise Lambert (Midway, Kentucky), Joan Lambert (Washington Court House, Ohio), and Clara Lambert (Denver, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charles Lambert died August 7, 1948 in Johnson County at the age of 51. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Clara Spradlin Lambert died October 4, 1939 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from antepartum eclampsia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 1911, her marital status as married, her husband as Charlie Lambert (age 40), her parents as Deana Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Rose Selvage (b. Johnson County), the informant as Sq. Blair of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clara Lambert died October 4, 1939 in Johnson County at the age of 28. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Charlie Lambert is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Winnie (wife, born in Illinois, parents born in the United States, age 23. They are living next to Charles' parents.

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Charlie Lambert is listed as the head of the household for house #244, he's a laborer doing road construction, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Charles Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Joe Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Smith Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 53), and Cara [Clara] Lambert (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The child of CHARLES LAMBERT and WINNIE FOX is:

    1. WILLIAM LAMBERT, b. December 22, 1926, Joliet, Illinois, d. November 27, 2004, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, buried in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, m. ELAINE TURNER, November 12, 1949, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois.
      Notes: According to his obituary, William “Bill” Lambert, 77, of Silvis, Illinois, lost his brave battle will prostate and bone cancer on Saturday, November 27, 2004, at River Park Health Care Center, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation is 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trimble Funeral and Cremation Center, Moline. Family and friends will then proceed from the funeral home to the National Cemetery on the Rock Island Arsenal for a graveside service. Moline American Legion Post #246 will present military honors. Memorials may be given to the University of Iowa Prostate Cancer Research Program, Iowa City, or American Legion Post #246, Moline. Bill was born on Wednesday, December 22, 1926, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Charlie and Winnie (Fox) Lambert, but grew up in Paintsville, Kentucky. At 17, he entered the U. S. Navy and served on the USS Gearing DD-710 during WW II. On November 12, 1949, he married Elaine Turner in Savanna, Illinois, who remained his life-long loved one. All during his working life until his retirement, Bill was a member of the Rock Island Painters Union Local #502. In the 1960s, Bill moved his family to the Gary, Indiana, area, where he worked as a construction painter. In the 1990s, Bill lived in Big Bear, California, where he pursued his hobby of diving and dredging for gold. Bill returned to Illinois in 2001. He was proud that he participated in the University of Iowa’s Prostate Cancer Research Program. Although Bill had no religious affiliation, he believed deeply in God. He will be sadly missed by those who loved him: Elaine; his daughter Brenda Lambert- Fornshell and her husband Bill Fornshell of Chesterton, Indiana; and his son Brad Lambert and his wife Jan, of Moline, Illinois. Other survivors include his four grandchildren, Chance Fornshell, Chesterton, and Layna, Lance, and Levi Lambert of Moline; his sisters, Clara Dadisma of Mt. Eden, Kentucky, and Mary Tipton of Daytona, Florida; his brother Donald Lambert of Apache Junction, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Chuck, and his sister, Betty Dubois. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of CHARLES LAMBERT and CLARA SPRADLIN are:

    1. BETTY JEWELL LAMBERT, b. 1932, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DUBOIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, June Lambert was born in 1932 in Johnson County to Clara Spradlin.
    2. MARY LOUISE LAMBERT, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TIPTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Louise Lambert was born in Johnson County to Clara Spradlin.
    3. CHARLES LAMBERT JR., b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles Lambert Jr. was born in Johnson County to Clara Spadling.
    4. JOANN LAMBERT, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joanne Lambert was born in Johnson County to Claire Spradlin.
    5. DONALD R. LAMBERT, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald R. Lambert was born in Johnson County to Clair Spradlin.
    6. CLARA A. LAMBERT, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DADISMA.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clara A. Lambert was born in Johnson County to Clara Spradlin.







DENNIE SPRADLIN, son of WILLIAM SPRADLIN and REBECCA HARMON, was born August 28, 1889 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ROSA L. SELVAGE, daughter of MARTHA HITCHCOCK and JOHN SELVAGE, October 20, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 7, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 16, 1950 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. Rosa Selvage married (2) SMITH SPRADLIN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 503 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Dennie Spradlin (age 21) married Rosey Selvage (age 21) on October 20, 1910 in Johnson County.

When Dennie Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born August 28, 1889 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had gray eyes, black hair, and a weak breast.

According to her death certificate, Rosie Selvage Spradlin died June 16, 1950 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, from the effects of a cerebral accident that she had suffered 4 years prior. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as June 7, 1885, her marital status as married, her parents as John Selvage and Martha Hitchcock, the informant as Kay Spradlin, and the burial place as Spradlin Cemetery in Denver.

According to her obituary, Rosa Selvage Spradlin (age 65), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Selvage of Johnson County, was born January 7, 1885, died June 16, 1950 at home in Denver, Kentucky, following an illness of 4 years, and was buried in Spradlin Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Smith Spradlin, whom she married in 1931. She was also survived by 1 son, Kay Spradlin (of Denver, Kentucky); 6 brothers, H. B. Selvage (Denver), Alford Selvage (Denver), Add Selvage (Denver), Clate Selvage (Denver), Jesse Selvage (Moon, Kentucky), and Cal Selvage (Van Lear, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Malta Ratliff (Denver) and Mrs. Mary Jane Spradlin (Barnetts Creek, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rosie Spradlin died June 16, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 65. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Dennie Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for family #95 in house #90 (Noah Spradlin's house), he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Karey (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Dennie Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 42), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Carey (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hazel Spradlin (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Moses Spradlin (brother, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 31, age 38).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Smith Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 53), and Cara Lambert (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The children of DENNIE SPRADLIN and ROSA SELVAGE are:

    1. CLARA SPRADLIN, b. June 9, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 4, 1939, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES B. LAMBERT.
    2. KAREY "KAY" SPRADLIN, b. February 18, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1992, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HANNAH ALMA "ALMA" BALDWIN.







SMITH SPRADLIN, son of JOHN W. SPRADLIN and MARY A. BELT, was born in September of 1885 in Kentucky, and died July 5, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) EMMA CONLEY on November 20, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1891. He married (2) MARY JANE (unknown last name). She was born about 1892 in Kentucky. He married (3) ROSA L. SELVAGE. Rosa Selvage married (1) DENNIE SPRADLIN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 503 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

A search of all available data bases shows that there was only one Smith Spradlin who was born in Kentucky anywhere close to the time that this Smith Spradlin was.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Smith Spradlin (age 23) married Emma Conley (2nd marriage, age 21) on November 20, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

When Smith Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a steelworker working for Whittaker Glessner Steel Company in New Boston, Ohio, that he was married, and that he was born June 20, 1888 in Paintsville, Kentucky He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Smith Spradlin died July 5, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 66. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 295 (Cincinnati) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated January 9, 1920), Smith Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for family #203 in house #99, he's a laborer in the coal industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed is Mary Jane (wife, packer in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), John W. Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's no longer working, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 77 years old. Also listed is Smith (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 41).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Smith Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 53), and Cara Lambert (grandchild, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).







NANCY JANE RICE, daughter of JOHN R. RICE and DORA ALICE SPRADLIN, was born January 21, 1904 in Kentucky, died March 16, 1995 in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) LEONARD BRADLEY about 1923. He was born about 1892 in Kentucky. She married (2) GORLIE SAYLOR. He was born November 1, 1902 in Kentucky, died February 4, 1985 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 191 & 540 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstone ((photo 2)) shows that Nancy Jane R. Saylor lived from January 21, 1904 to March 16, 1995, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Gorlie Saylor lived from November 1, 1901 to February 4, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy J. Saylor was born January 21, 1904, and died March 16, 1995. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nancy Jane Rice Saylor was born January 21, 1904 in Kentucky, and died March 16, 1995 in a long-term care facility in Lawrence County at the age of 91. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gorlie Saylor was born November 1, 1902, and died in February of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gorlie Saylor died February 4, 1985 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Leonard Bradley is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 32, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Kirk (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Gorlie Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #163, 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 33 years old. Also listed are Nancy Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 35), Dorman (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), John Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a mail carrier, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 60), Mary A. Bradley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 14), and Paul Bradley (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 9).

    The children of NANCY RICE and LEONARD BRADLEY are:

    1. MARY ALICE BRADLEY, b. 1925, Magoffin County, m. GOBLE CAUDILL.
    2. PAUL NEWTON BRADLEY, b. 1931, Kentucky m. (unknown first name) SAYLOR
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul N. Bradley was born in Johnson County to Nancy Rice.

    The children of NANCY RICE and GORLIE SAYLOR are:

    1. CARROLL SAYLOR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carrol Saylor was born in Johnson County to Nancy Rice.
    2. PHILLIP J. SAYLOR, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillip J. Saylor was born in Johnson County to Nancy Rice.







SHIRLEY V. LAMBERT, daughter of MARY ANN FAIRCHILD and JAMES LAMBERT, was born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, and died July 5, 1987 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married FURMAN RICHARD BLAIR, son of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and MARY VANHOOSE, February 19, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 19, 1888 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 6, 1962 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Furman Blair (age 24) married Shirley Lambert (age 16) on February 19, 1913 in Johnson County.

When Furman Blair'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 2 children, and that he was born December 19, 1889 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be short and stout, and he had blue eyes, light brown hair, and kidney problems.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Shirley Blair was born January 31, 1897, and died in July of 1987. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Shirley L. Blair was born about 1897 in Kentucky, and died July 5, 1987 in Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 90. She was widowed and living in Columbus at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Furman Richard Blair (age 73), son of William and Mollie Van Hoose Blair, was a farmer, a minister of the United Baptist Church, and a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek. He was born December 19, 1888 in Barnetts Creek, died August 6, 1962 in a local hospital after an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Shirley Lambert Blair; 1 son, Turrell Blair (of Barnetts Creek); 2 daughters, Mary M. Caudill (Mt. Sterling, Ohio) and Valeria Tackett (Columbus, Ohio); 6 brothers, Verner Blair (Leander), Crate Blair (Sciotoville, Ohio), D. B. Blair (Oil Springs); Coonie Blair (Barnetts Creek), Dexter Blair (Leander), and Eschel Blair (Washington Court House, Ohio), and 2 sisters, Artellia Blair (Barnetts Creek) and Hester Spradlin (Springfield, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Furman Blair was born December 19, 1888, and died in August of 1962. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Furman R. Blair died August 6, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 73. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Furman Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Sherley V. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Terrell W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), and Christi V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Furman Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sherley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 33), Turrell W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Christi V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Furman Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Sherley (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 43).

    The children of SHIRLEY LAMBERT and FURMAN BLAIR are:

    1. TURRELL W. BLAIR, b. July 29, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Terrel W. Blair was born July 29, 1914 in Johnson County to Shirley Lambert.
    2. MARY MAGDALENE "LENA" BLAIR, b. September 1, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 2, 1998, Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, buried in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, m. ROBERT CAUDILL.
    3. CHRISTI VALERIA "VALERIA" BLAIR, b. January 6, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 2001, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio, m. GLEN V. TACKETT.







ROBERT CAUDILL, son of NOLA BLAIR and JAMES CAUDILL, was born October 7, 1915 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 5, 1962 in Madison Mills, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio. He married MARY MAGDALENE "LENA" BLAIR, daughter of SHIRLEY V. LAMBERT and FURMAN RICHARD BLAIR. She was born September 1, 1916 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 2, 1998 in Fayette Balance, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert Caudill was born October 7, 1915 in Johnson County to Viola Blair.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Blair was born September 1, 1916 in Johnson County to Shirley Lambert.

According to his obituary, (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Robert Caudill (age 46), son of James Caudill, was born October 7, 1915 in Oil Springs, was killed by a falling tree at his home in Madison Mills, Ohio, on September 5, 1962, and was buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling, Ohio. He was survived by his father and step-mother; his wife, Lena Blair, whom he married August 27, 1937; 3 sons, Bobby Dean Caudill (of Washington Court House, Ohio), Louis Gene Caudill (Madison Mills), and Elbert Franklin Caudill (at home); 1 daughter, Mary Janalee Caudill (at home); 3 brothers, Thomas Caudill (Derby, Ohio), Frank Caudill (Derby), and Arnold Caudill (Clay City, Kentucky); 1 sister, Viola Caldwell (Guage, Kentucky); 4 grandchildren; and a number of step-brothers and step-sisters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Robert Caudill was born about 1916, and died September 5, 1962 at home in Fayette Balance, Fayette County, at the age of 46. He was married and at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Mary M. "Lena" Blair Caudill (age 81), daughter of Furman and Shirley Lambert Blair, was a resident of Madison Mills, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born September 1, 1916 in Johnson County, died July 2, 1998 in Auburn Manor in Washington Court House, and was buried in Pleasant Cemetery in Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert (September 8, 1962); and 1 brother. She was survived by 3 sons, Bobby (Mary) Caudill (of Mason), Gene (Jeanie) Caudill (Washington Court House), and Elbert (Brenda) Caudill (Washington Court House); 1 daughter, Janalee (Bo) Henry (Madison Mills); 1 sister, Valeria Tackett (Columbus); 13 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary M. Caudill September 1, 1916, and died July 2, 1998. She received her Social Security card in 1952-1953 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Mount Sterling, Madison County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary Magdalene Blair Caudill was born September 1, 1916 in Kentucky, and died July 2, 1998 in a long-term care facility in Washington Court House, Fayette County, at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Blair, her mother's maiden name as Lambert, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 21-24 (Oxford) in Delaware County, Ohio (dated April 29, 1940), Robert Caudills is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Delaware County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Lena (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 23), and Bobby (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ROBERT CAUDILL and LENA BLAIR are:

    1. BOBBY D. CAUDILL, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby D. Caudill was born in Johnson County to Mary Blair.
    2. GENE CAUDILL, m. JEANIE (unknown last name).
    3. ELBERT CAUDILL, m. brenda (unknown last name).
    4. MARY JANALEE CAUDILL, m. BO HENRY.







GLEN V. TACKETT, son of ARMINTA "MINTA" BAYES and JAMES HARRISON "HARRY" TACKETT, was born June 4, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 21, 1987 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Blenden Central Cemetery in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio. He married CHRISTI VALERIA "VALERIA" BLAIR, daughter of SHIRLEY V. LAMBERT and FURMAN RICHARD BLAIR. She was born January 6, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 9, 2001 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Blenden Central Cemetery in Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen Tackett was born June 4, 1913 in Johnson County to Mint Bays.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christa V. Blair was born January 6, 1918 in Johnson County to Shirley Lambert.

A photo of their headstone in Blenden Central Cemetery shows that Glen V. Tackett lived from 1913 to 1987, and that Valeria B. Tackett from 1918 to 2001.

According to her obituary, Valeria Blair Tackett, daughter of Furman and Shirley Lambert Blair, died April 9, 2001 in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen V. Tackett; her parents; 1 brother, Turell Blair; 1 sister, Lena Caudill; and 1 grandson, James K. Porter. She was survived by 1 son, Gerald Tackett; 1 daughter, Frances Porter; 3 sisters-in-law, Alice Brown, Addie Frazier, and Bobbie Jean Watkins; 1 granddaughter, Vickie Combs; 5 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Valeria Tackett was born January 6, 1918, and died April 9, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Farmington, Oakland County, Michigan.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Valeria Blair Tackett was born January 6, 1918 in Columbus, Franklin County, and died April 9, 2001 in a long-term care facility in Columbus at the age of 83. Her father's surname is listed as Blair, her mother's maiden name as Lambert, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Glen V. Tackett was born June 4, 1913, and died October 21, 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Glen V. Tackett was born about 1913 in Kentucky, and died October 21, 1987 at home in Columbus, Franklin County at the age of 74. He was married and living in Columbus at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 21-24 (Oxford) in Delaware County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1940), Glenn Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 3 years of college, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Valera (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), and Frances (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

    The children of VALERIA BLAIR and GLEN TACKETT are:

    1. FRANCES L. TACKETT, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PORTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis L. Tackett was born in Johnson County to Valeria Blair.
    2. GERALD TACKETT.







AMANDA E. FAIRCHILD, daughter of ELI W. FAIRCHILD and MALISSA JANE MAY, was born November 6, 1861 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died before 1940. She married SAMUEL W. O'BRYAN, son of MARINDA BLAIR and JAMES H. O'BRIAN, about 1893. He was born August 28, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 7, 1951 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Amanda E. Fairchild was born November 6, 1861 in Magoffin County to Eli W. Fairchild (b. Floyd County) and Malissa May (b. Morgan County).

According to his death certificate, Samuel W. O'Bryan Sr. died June 7, 1951 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from myocardial failure. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as August 28, 1872, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as James O'Bryan and Marianda Blair, the informant as Sam W. O'Bryan Jr., and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Samuel W. Obryan Sr. died June 7, 1951 in Boyd County at the age of 78. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Samuel Obrian is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a farmer, born in August of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in May of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 36), Callie (daughter, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Albert (son, born in April of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4). Samuel's widowed mother and family is in house #306, and Amanda's parents are in house #313.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Samuel W. Obryan is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Manda E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 48), Callie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Albert D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Samuel W. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 12 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Samuel O'brien is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Samuel Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On pages 27 & 28 of the 1940 census for District 10-1 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Sam O'Bryan is listed as the head of the household for house #243, he's a pumper for an oil refining company, 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 Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Anna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ruby (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 7), Sam Jr. (son, born in West Virginia, age 5), Nellie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3), Joyce E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Sam Sr. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 67).

    The children of AMANDA FAIRCHILD and SAMUEL O'BRYAN are:

    1. CALLIE M. O'BRYAN, b. May 25, 1893, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1941, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) CLARENCE LARK, m. (2) ARTHUR CUMMINS.
    2. ALBERT DENNIS O'BRYAN, b. April 21, 1896, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 20, 1976, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ERIE JANE ALLEY.
    3. JAMES W. O'BRYAN, b. March 11, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1943, England Hill, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. EMMA R. JACKSON.
    4. SAMUEL W. O'BRYAN JR., b. September 30, 1906, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1977, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. LULA MOORE.







CALLIE M. O'BRYAN, daughter of AMANDA E. FAIRCHILD and SAMUEL W. O'BRYAN, was born May 25, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 30, 1941 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) CLARENCE LARK, son of JOHN REMINGTON LARK and SIDNEY J. STEWART, August 23, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 9, 1888 in Boyd County, Kentucky, died December 28, 1940 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) ARTHUR CUMMINS.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Clarence Lark (timberman, age 23) married Callie O'Bryan (age 18) on August 23, 1911 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Callie O'Brien Cummins died December 30, 1941 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from myocarditis and mitrial regurgitation. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as May 25, 1893, her marital status as married, her husband as Arthur Cummins, her parents as Sam W. O'Brien (b. Johnson County) and Amanda E. Fairchild (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Sam W. O'Brien of Catlettsburg, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Clarence Lark died December 28, 1940 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boyd County, his birth date as July 9, 1888, his marital status as married, his wife as Callie O'Brien Lark (age 47), his parents as John Remington Lark (b. Russell County, Virginia) and Sidney Stewart (b. Boyd County, Kentucky), the informant as Rem. Lark of Boyd County, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), John R. Lark is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Sidney J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 61), Harry (son, single, laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 28), Clarence (son, married, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Callie (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 10-1 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Clarence Lark is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a painter and contractor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 41 years old. Also listed is Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 10-2 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Clarence Lark is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a grocer with his own business, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46), Charles C. O'Brien (nephew, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 19), Amanda F. O'Brien (niece, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 15), and John Rem. Lark (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 82.







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