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CORA DIXON, daughter of ANDREW FLEMING "FLEM" DIXON and SARAH MARGARET MCKENZIE, was born April 11, 1902 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1980 in Xenia, Green County, Ohio. She married JOHN W. MAHAN, son of LEE MAHAN and ROXIE E. STURGELL, about 1920. He was born August 12, 1898 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 12, 1963 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lee Mahan married Roxie Sturgell on November 11, 1897 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Roxie Sturgell Mahan (age 84), died October 19, 1958 in Central State Hospital in Louisville, where she had moved several years prior to maker her home with her son, John Mahan, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. She was survived by her son and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

The obituary of Cecil VanHoose found on the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website [he died on May 18, 1929]:

     "One of the most deplorable and withal the saddest tragedies to take place in Kentucky, because of the youthfulness of the participants involved, occurred in Paintsville last Saturday morning at about 10 o'clock, when Carl Mahan, age 7, shot and almost instantly killed his playmate, Cecil VanHoose, age 8. The tragedy occurred near the home of the Mahan boy. News of the killing sent a shock of horror through the entire city when the fact became known. The Mahan boy is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahan, while the VanHoose boy was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert VanHoose. The parents of the children were neighbors and friends. The tragedy was the result of a fight the boys had engaged in over the possession of some scrap iron which they had gathered to sell as junk which would have brought a few cents from a junk dealer. According to persons who witnessed the fight between two youngsters, they had battled for some time when Mahan started for his home saying he would kill his adversary, and he made good on his threat. He entered the home of his parents, climbed up on the back of a chair and secured his father's shot gun which was hanging over the door next to the ceiling. He returned to the door and discharged the gun at his adversary, the full charge of a 16-gauge gun entering the breast, stomach and abdomen. The VanHoose boy, mortally wounded, started on a run for his home, crying piteously, 'Mamma, mamma.' He ran about fifty yards before he fell. Neighbors who ran to his assistance and picked him up found that he was dying, but willing hands placed the little fellow in a car and rushed him in the hospital but breathed his last just as he reached the hospital. None of the Mahan family were at home when the tragedy occurred, it is said. The Mahan boy, when questioned by the officers, admitted that he did the killing. He went into the home and showed the officers how he had secured the gun. He had dragged a chair up to the door and had climbed up far enough to reach the gun which was presumably loaded, returned to the front door and discharged the gun at his playmate. The bot does not seem to realize the enormity of his crime and has no remorse of conscience. He is reported to have told officers that he intended to kill the VanHoose boy and would do the same thing again. The youthful murderer was arraigned before Judge Butcher but the case postponed until after the funeral of the VanHoose boy, which was conducted Monday, but will be recalled during the week. County officials and attorneys are in a quandary as to what disposition to make of the case as this is one of the most unusual to come before a court in Kentucky, the boy charged with the crime has not reached the age of seven according to his parents. The parents of the two boys were almost prostrated over the sad occurrence. The two families were close friends and neighbors. The parents of the boy who did the killing are sorely grieved over the tragedy."
When John Mahan'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 chauffer working for E. W. Robinson in Paintsville, that his closest relative was "Roxie Tackett (mother)" of Staffordsville, Johnson County, and that he was born August 12, 1898. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

A program from her funeral shows that Cora Mahan was born April 11, 1902, died August 5, 1980, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, with services being held on August 8.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Cora Mahan was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1980 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Green County, at the age of 78. She was widowed and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Mahan was born August 12, 1898, and died in November of 1963. 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, John Mahon died November 12, 1963 in Jefferson County at the age of 65. He was living in Jefferson County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Jefferson Sturgell is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, divorced, born in May of 1845 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Roxy E. Mahan (daughter, married, not working, born in September of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), Sarah T. Sturgell (daughter, single, not working, born in March of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and John Mahan (grandson, born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Jefferson Sturgeon is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Roxie Sturgeon (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), and John Mahan (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Grover Mayo is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's the manager of a livery stable, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Effie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Grover Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Cora Dixon (servant for a private family, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), George Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rockey (wife, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, age 43), and John (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Roxie Mahan is listed as the head of the household for house #130, she's a laundress for a private family, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are John (son, married, chauffeur, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), Cora (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 28), Carl (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 7), and James (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months).

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 121-53A (Louisville) in Jefferson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), John Mahan is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a gardener for a hospital, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, maid in an office building, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 38), Newton (son, drug store delivery boy, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 17), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of CORA DIXON and JOHN MAHAN are:

    1. JOHN MAHAN JR., b. June 27, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 27, 1921, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John Mahan was born June 27, 1921 in Johnson County to Cora Dixon.
      According to his death certificate, John Mahan Jr. was stillborn on June 27, 1921 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as John W. Mahan (b. Kentucky) and Cora Dixon (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John Mahan of Paintsville.
    2. CARL NEWTON MAHAN, b. September 22, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 28, 1958, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl N. Mahan was born September 22, 1922 in Johnson County to Cora Dixon.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carl Mahan was born September 2 [sic], 1921, and died in April of 1958. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Carl N. Mahan died April 28, 1958 in Jefferson County at the age of 35. He was living in Jefferson County at the time of his death.
    3. JAMES THOMAS MAHAN, b. September 19, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 1942, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James T. Mahan was born September 19, 1925 in Johnson County to Cora Dixon.
      According to his death certificate, James Thomas Mahan drowned on May 16, 1942 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Paintsville, Kentucky, his birth date as September 19, 1925, his marital status as single, his parents as John Mahan (b. Paintsville) and Cora Dixon (b. Lyden, Ohio), the informant as John Mahan, and the burial place as Evergreen Cemetery.






BRADY PATRICK, son of BEULAH CONLEY and BENJAMIN CLARENCE PATRICK, was born in January of 1911 in Kentucky, died November 13, 1975, and is buried in Baltimore, Maryland. He married EVA MAE SCHOUSTER, daughter of JOHN SCHOUSTER and EVA CATHARINA ESSMAN, about 1929. She was born about 1913 in Ohio.

Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts Earl John Schouster was born January 21, 1902 in Pond Run, Scioto County, to John Schouster and Effie Essman.

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1900 census for District 113 (Nile Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 15, 1900), John Schouster is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farm laborer, born in March of 1868 in Germany, parents born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1881 and was a naturalized citizen, married for 6 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Catharina (wife, born in July of 1882 in Ohio, parents born in Germany, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Pauline (daughter, born in January of 1895 in Ohio, age 5), and William J. (son, born in March of 1897 in Ohio, age 3).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 137 (Wheelersburg - Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), John Schouster is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a butcher, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1881 and became a naturalized citizen in 1888, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Eva C. (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Ohio, age 49), Joseph W. [Joseph William] (son, single, laborer for a furniture company, born in Ohio, age 23), Earl J. (son, born in Ohio, age 18), William L. (son, born in Ohio, age 14), Anna M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Lucile C. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), and Eva M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7).

On page 46 of the 1930 census for District 73-15 (Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), John Shouster is listed as the head of the household for house #460, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Germany, parents born in Germany, immigrated in 1881, first married at age 26, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Ohio, first married at 22, age 58), Brady Patrick (son-in-law, married, public works laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 20), Eva Patrick (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 17), and Thelma R. Patrick (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1940 census for District 73-18 (Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1940), Brady Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a truck driver for a coal company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 27), Thelma (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), Elmo (son, born in Ohio, age 7), and Arthur (son, born in Ohio, age 3).

    The children of BRADY PATRICK and EVA SCHOUSTER are:

    1. THELMA R. PATRICK, b. 1930, Ohio.
    2. ELMO PATRICK, b. 1933, Ohio.
    3. ARTHUR PATRICK, b. 1937, Ohio.






LUCINA DAVIS, daughter of MARY ELIZABETH "POLLY" CONLEY and BRACKEN LEWIS DAVIS, was born July 12, 1861 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1941 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Akers Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia. She married JOHN C. AKERS, son of ROBERT N. AKERS and NANCY B. PORTER, April 15, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 22, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 30, 1934 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Akers Cemetery in Wayne County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 22 & 182 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 182 it says:

No. 142. N. LOUSINE DAVIS - B. 12-7-1861; M. 1880 to John C. Akers.
Children -
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No. 469. N. Albert Akers.
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No. 470. N. Robert M. Akers.
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No. 471. N. Grace Akers.
 
No. 472. N. Willie Akers - born June 30, 1889 - died January 1, 1911.
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No. 473. N. Ethel Akers.
 
No. 474. N. Samuel Kint Akers - born July 22, 1894 - died November 27, 1923 - married Eliza Green.
 
No. 475. N. Hobart Akers - born August 5, 1896 - married Adabelle Jarrell.
 
No. 476. N. Charlie Akers - born October 24, 1898 - died November 6, 1922 - married Jessie Wilson.
      John C. Akers lived for a long time on Miller's Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky, but, like his brother Robert after the advent of the coal company, he sold out and moved to Whites Creek, West Virginia, where he has since resided on a farm.
      Mrs. Akers is well versed in the lineage of her family. Willie Akers was killed in a train accident at Van Lear, Kentucky, which was a very sad affair.
      Hobart and Adabelle Akers have children Ethel, Maxine and Charline who have not been given numbers.
John C. Akers was the brother of Robert Wilson "Dock" Akers.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lucina Davis was born July 12, 1861 in Johnson County to Richard B. Davis (b. Floyd County) and Mary E. Conley (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky birth records, John C. Akers was born December 22, 1859 in Johnson County to Robert Akers and Nancy Porter.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lucina Davis (age 19) married John C. Akers (age 20) on April 15, 1880 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Louise Davis Akers died February 18, 1941 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as July 12, 1861, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John C. Akers, her parents as B. L. Davis (b. Kentucky) and Mary E. Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Ethel Kelley, and the burial place as Akers Cemetery in Wayne County.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Mrs. Louise Akers died February 18, 1941 in Wayne County. Her parents are listed as B. L. Davis and Mary E. Conley, and her husband as John C. Akers.

According to his death certificate, John C. Akers died September 30, 1934 in Ceredo, Wayne County, West Virginia, from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January of 1860, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Robert Akers (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Porter (b. Kentucky), the informant as H. F. Akers, and the burial place as Akers Cemetery.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, John C. Akers died September 30, 1934 in Wayne County. His parents are listed as Robert Akers and Nancy Porter.

On page 45 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1860), Robert Acres is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 31), Samuel P. (born in Kentucky, age 1), John C. (born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Lucinda Gobble (born in Kentucky, age 13), and John R. Acres (born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 17 of the 1870 census for Johns Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1870), Robert Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy B. (born in Kentucky, age 39), Samuel K. (born in Kentucky, age 11), John C. (born in Kentucky, age 9), James E. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Wm. R. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Robert W. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Walter S. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Johns Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Robert Akers is listed as the head of the household for family #285, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Nancy B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), John C. (son, married, works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lusina Akers (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Robert W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), John Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a farmer, born in December of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in July of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 38), Albert L. (son, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Robert (son, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Gracie (daughter, born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Willie H. (son, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Lou. E. (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Samuel K. (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Hobart (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Charley B. (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to John's widowed mother.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 98 (Little Blaine) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John C. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lou S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 48), Ethyl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Samuel K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 17, 1910), John H. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Lu S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58), Akers H. (son, married, locomotive brakeman, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ada B. (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Bertha Harrison (adopted daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 26, 1930), John C. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 70 years old. Also listed is Lou S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 68).

On page 49 of the 1940 census for District 50-9 (Cerado) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated May 6, 1940), Lou S. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #432, she's not working, separated, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 6th grade education, and she's 78 years old. She's living by herself and next to her son, Samuel.

    The children of LUCINA DAVIS and JOHN AKERS are:

    1. ALBERT LEE AKERS, b. April 25, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 13, 1930, Porter, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ELLEN OCTAVIA BURCHETT.
    2. ROBERT MARTIN AKERS, b. March 30, 1884, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 24, 1944 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in East Kermit, Mingo County, West Virginia, m. MINNIE HOPSON.
    3. GRACE AKERS, b. July 1885, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1971, Scioto County, Ohio, m. LEONARD JOHNSON.
    4. WILLIAM H. AKERS, b. June 1888, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1911, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Wm. Akers died January 1, 1911 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Killed in R.R. wreck. Death instantaneous." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as "Impossible to determine," his age as "about 20," his marital status as single, his occupation as brakeman, his parents as Jno. [John] C. Akers (b. Kentucky) and Lucina Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as B. S. Davis of Thelma, Kentucky, and the burial place as Lawrence County.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wm. Akers died January 1, 1911 in Johnson County at the age of 20.
    5. ETHYL LOU AKERS, b. June 5, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 12, 1951, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Wayne County, West Virginia, m. (1) DAYTON HENRY STALEY, m. (2) WILLIAM HANS KELLEY.
    6. SAMUEL KENTON AKERS, b. July 22, 1894, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 2, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY (unknown last name), m. (2) NORMA MEEK.
    7. JOHN HOBART "HOBART" AKERS, b. August 5, 1896, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 1976, Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. ADA BELLE JARRELL.
    8. CHARLES B. AKERS, b. October 24, 1898, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1922, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Cyrus, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. JESSIE WILSON.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Charles Akers died November 6, 1922 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "shock due to crushing of left thigh and right ankle in head-on collision of street cars." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as 1898, his marital status as married, his occupation as street car motorman, his parents as J. C. Akers (b. Kentucky) and Lousine Davis (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. C. Akers of Cyrus, West Virginia, and the burial place as Cyrus, West Virginia.






BERNICE M. DAVIS, daughter of JOHN POWELL DAVIS and VIRGINIA "VIRGIE" HUFF, was born January 23, 1919 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 11, 1980 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, and is buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELIAS WARD, son of SHERMAN WARD and MARY ADDISON. He was born April 6, 1914 in Lee County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1981 in Allen Park, Wayne County, Michigan, and is buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burnice M. Davis was born January 22, 1919 in Johnson County to Virgie Huff.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elias Ward was born April 6, 1914 in Lee County to Mary Adison. Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Bernice Davis Ward lived from 1919 to 1980, and was buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Elias Ward lived from April 6, 1914 to October 22, 1981, and was buried in the same cemetery. No photos of the headstones are provided.

According to her obituary, Bernice Davis Ward (age 61), daughter of Johnny and Virgie Davis, was born January 23, 1919 in Johnson County, died August 11, 1980 in Flint Hospital in Flint, Michigan, and was buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch. She was survived by her husband, Elias Ward; 8 sons, James, John, Carl, Fred, Damon, Clarence, Lonnie, and Kevin (all of Flint); 2 daughters, Mary Williams and Martha Cook (both of Flint); 1 brother, Ivan Davis (River, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Maxine Adams (Ashland, Ohio) and Lois Collier (Flint); 19 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Elias Ward (age 67), son of Sherman and Mary Addison Ward, was retired from the U.S. Army, and was a resident of Burton, Michigan, at the time of his death. He was born April 6, 1914 in Lee County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1981 in Allen Park, Michigan, and was buried in Davis Cemetery on Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Davis Ward, on August 1, 1980. He was survived by 8 sons, Damon Ward (of Burton), Lonnie Ward (Burton), Kevin Ward (Burton), James Ward (Davidson, Michigan), John Ward (Flint, Michigan), Fred Ward (Flint), Carl Ward (Flint), and Clarence Ward (Flint); 2 daughters, Mary Williams (Burton) and Martha Ward (Grand Blanc, Michigan); 4 brothers, Fred Ward (Dayton, Ohio), Paul Ward (Georgia), Wilbur Ward (Indiana), and Henry Ward (Covington); 1 sister, Diana Judd (Indiana); 20 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 55-12 in Jackson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Elias Ward is listed as the head of the household for his family in house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Bernice (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 21), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Evertte (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and John Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living with a Steve Rice (age 53) family, and also listed in this house is Maxine Davis [Bernice's sister] (lodger, single, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 17).

    The children of BERNICE DAVIS and ELIAS WARD are:

    1. MARY FRANCES WARD, b. 1935, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Frances Ward was born in Lawrence County to Bernice M. Davis.
    2. JAMES EVERETT WARD, b. 1936, Jackson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Ward was born in Jackson County to Burnice Davis.
    3. JOHN RAY WARD, b. 1939, Jackson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John R. Ward was born in Jackson County to Bernice Davis.
    4. CARL W. WARD, b. Jackson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl W. Ward was born in Jackson County to Bernice Davis.
    5. FRED D. WARD, b. Clay County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred D. Ward was born in Clay County to Berniece Davis.
    6. DAMON L. WARD, b. Hardin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Damon L. Ward was born in Hardin County to Bernice Douis.
    7. MARTHA WARD, m. (unknown first name) COOK.
    8. KEVIN WARD.
    9. CLARENCE WARD.
    10. LONNIE WARD.






LUCILE B. "LUCY" DAVIS, daughter of ELEXIOUS POWELL "LECK" DAVIS and MARY JANE BLACKBURN, was born December 1, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 31, 1934. She married JOHN GEORGE, son of ALEXANDER GEORGE and JULIA BOWLING, about 1924. He was born about 1902 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 8, 1980 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Branch Cemetery in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky. John George married (2) ESTA OSBORN.

Notes: Alexander George was the brother of Arminta George.

According to his death certificate, Alex George died February 19, 1936 in Little Paint, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as October 17, 1857, his marital status as widowed [mistake], his occupation as farmer, his parents as Robert George (b. Kentucky) and Eliza Robinson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Tom George of East Point, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Julia Bowling George died January 17, 1944 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as North Carolina, her birth date as April 10, 1860, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Alex George, her father as Tom Bowling (b. North Carolina), the informant as Lonnie George of Auxier, and the burial place as East Point.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lucy B. Davis was born December 1, 1903 in Johnson County to E. P. Davis and Mary Blackburn.

According to her obituary, Mrs. Lucy Davis George, daughter of Rev. Leck Davis, died January 31, 1934. She had a sister who died a few weeks prior, and her father died the previous fall.

According to his obituary, John George (age 76), son of Elic and Julia Bolden George, was a retired railroad employee, and a resident of East Point, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born in Floyd County, died in 1980 with funeral services being held on June 11, and was buried in George Branch Cemetery in East Point. He was survived by his wife, Esta Osborn George; and 1 son, James Robert George. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John George died June 8, 1980 in Johnson County at the age of 76. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Elic George is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 49), Thomas J. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 30), Lonney (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Charly (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Eady (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, age 21).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Alex George is lilsted as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 59), Willie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Alec George is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Julie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 69), John (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 28), Lucile (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 28), Monnie B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

    The children of LUCY DAVIS and JOHN GEORGE are:

    1. MONTIE B. GEORGE, b. April 20, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 1971, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Monte B. George was born April 20, 1925 in Johnson County to Lucy Davis.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Montie George was born April 20, 1924, and died in May of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
    2. JAMES ROBERT GEORGE, b. July 22, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 2013, Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, buried in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. George was born July 22, 1929 in Johnson County to Lucile Davis.
      According to his obituary, James R. George (age 83), son of John and Lucile Davis George, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and Korea, and had worked for General Motors and Checker Cab Company, both in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After moving to Indiana he worked for the Indiana State Highway Department until retirement. He was born July 22, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died April 18, 2013 in Miller's Merry Manor West in Wabash, Indiana, and was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in North Manchester, Indiana. He was preceded in death by 1 brother. He was survived by 3 sons, Robert E. (Kelly) George (of Lawton, Michigan), Terry (Linda) George (Paw Paw, Michigan), and James Scott (Beth) George (Kalamazoo, Michigan); 1 daughter, Mary (Keith) Heighton (Lawton, Michigan); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James R. George was born July 22, 1929, and died April 18, 2013. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 through the Railroad Board.






LAWRENCE C. CONLEY, son of WILLIAM PIERCE "PIERCE" CONLEY and ELLEAN BLANTON, was born August 13, 1902 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 13, 1936 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver Hill Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married FRANCES "FRANKIE" PELPHREY, daughter of SAMUEL HARRISON "HARRIS" PELPHREY and MARY SPRADLIN. She was born March 30, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 7, 1966 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver Hill Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 40 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 shows that Lawrence Conley lived from 1902 to September 13, 1936, and was buried in Denver Hill Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Frankie Pelphrey lived from March 30, 1887 to December 7, 1966, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

Lawrence Conley worked doing road construction and, according to his death certificate, died September 13, 1936 in Denver from an infection that started from dynamite poisoning - not from an explosion but from the handling of the dynamite. The infection started as a small sore in his left nostril and then spread to his face, head, and neck before it killed him. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as August 13, 1902, his marital status as married, his wife as Frankie Conley, his parents as William P. Conley (b. Magoffin County) and Elaine Blanton (b. Magoffin County), and the burial place as Denver.

According to his obituary, Lawrence Conley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Conley, died in Golden Rule Hospital on September 13, 1936, and was buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Johnson County. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Frankie Pelphrey Conley; his parents; his 4 children, Murvil, Marvin, Avonell, and Herbert; 2 brothers, Lonzie and Linzie; and 2 sisters (unnamed). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lawrence Conley died September 13, 1936 in Johnson County at the age of 34. He was living in Denver at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Frankie Pelphrey Conley (age 79), daughter of Samuel and Mary Spradlin Pelphrey, was a former resident of Johnson County but had moved to Ashland [Boyd County] where she had lived for several years. She was born March 30, 1887 in Johnson County, died December 7, 1966 in an Ashland hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Conley. She was survived by 3 sons, Mervel Conley (of Ashland), Marvin Conley (Columbus, Ohio), and Herbert (Troy, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. Avanell Phelps (Ashland); 2 brothers, James H. Pelphrey (Denver, Kentucky) [the other brother isn't listed]; and 1 sister, Mrs. Irvin Spradlin (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frankie Conley was born March 30, 1887, and died November 15, 1966. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frankie Conley died December 7, 1966 in Boyd County at the age of 79. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Laurence Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Frankie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 42, age 42), Murvill H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), Ethel A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months). Frankie's widowed father is in house #255.

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Frankie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #205, she's the postmaster at the post office, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Murvel H. (son, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 16), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 14), Ethyl A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of LAWRENCE CONLEY and FRANKIE PELPHREY are:

    1. MURVEL HARRISON CONLEY, b. April 11, 1924, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 3, 2006, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA MAE CARPENTER.
    2. MARVIN LAWRENCE CONLEY, b. September 5, 1925, Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 23, 2000, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, buried in Marysville, Union County, Ohio, m. CARMIE MARIE "CONNIE" BRADLEY.
    3. ETHEL AVONELLE CONLEY, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLYDE PHELPS (divorced).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel A. Conley was born in Johnson County to Frankie Pelphrey.
    4. WILLIAM HERBERT CONLEY, b. November 6, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 5, 1982, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, buried in Pleasant Hill, Miami County, Ohio, m. DOLORES STAMBAUGH.






ELIJAH HITCHCOCK, son of NIMROD HITCHCOCK and MARY FRANCES BAYES, was born December 26, 1867 in Kentucky, died April 21, 1936 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SARAH ALLIE MCDOWELL, daughter of WILLIAM MCDOWELL and MARY BAILEY, about 1890. She was born June 23, 1874 in Elliott County, Kentucky, died April 14, 1937 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Allie McDowell's middle name was reportedly Alice instead of Allie.

According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah A. McDowell was born June 23, 1874 in Elliott County to William McDowell (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky) and Mary Baily (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky). She was a twin, but her brother Harrison was born dead on June 5, 1874.

According to his death certificate, Elijah Hitchcock died April 21, 1936 in Oil Springs from endocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 26, 1867, his marital status as married, his wife as "Allie (McDowel) Hitchcock, his occuptation as farmer, his parents as Nim Hitchcock (b. Kentucky) and Mary Bayes (b. Kentucky), the informant as Kathleen Lemaster of Oil Springs, and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to his obituary, Lige Hitchcock died April 21, 1936 in Oil Springs following a year's illness from dropsy, and was buried in the family cemetery near the his home. He was survived by his wife, and the following children: Estill Hitchcock (of Oil Springs), Haskell Hitchcock (Inez, Kentucky), Robert Hitchcock (a student at Berea College), Grady Hitchcock (Oil Springs), Mrs. Monnie Ratliff (Portsmouth, Ohio), and Mrs. Kathleen LeMaster (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Caleb Hitchcock (Volga, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Minerva LeMaster (Flat Gap).

According to her death certificate, Allie McDowell Hitchcock died April 14, 1937 in Oil Springs from chronic endocarditis complicated by dropsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 23, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Elijah Hitchcock, her parents as William McDowell (b. Kentucky) and Mary Bailey (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to her obituary, Allie Hitchcock ("about 63"), died April 5, 1937 at her home in Oil Springs. She was survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Elijah Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in December of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in June of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Estill (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Erwin (son, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Monnie L. (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Eligia Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 35), Estle (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ervin (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Monnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Haskell (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Grady (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Elijah Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Irwin (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Monnie L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Haskell (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Grady (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Robert B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Mary K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, (dated April 2, 1930), Elijah Hitchcock is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 55), Robert B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Tealie Tacket [Tackett] (servant, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 14).

    The children of LIGE HITCHCOCK and ALLIE MCDOWELL are:

    1. ESTILL HITCHCOCK, b. September 18, 1891,Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LILLIE PELPHREY.
    2. IRWIN HITCHCOCK, b. November 22, 1894, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1923, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) OLLIE FERGUSON, m. (2) VERNA HAMILTON.
    3. MONA L. HITCHCOCK, b. June 1897, Kentucky, m. LUTHER F. RATLIFF, son of JAMES RATLIFF and ROSA BLAIR. He was born in July of 1898.
      Notes: James Ratliff was the son of William Ratliff and Rebecca Jane Green.
    4. HASKELL HITCHCOCK, b. 1903, Kentucky.
    5. FRANCIS GRADY "GRADY" HITCHCOCK, b. b. September 23, 1906, Kentucky, d. May 20, 1970, Branch County, Michigan, , m. VERTRICE RIGSBY.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Francis Grady Hitchcock, don of the late Eligha and Allie McDowell Hitchcock of Oil Springs, was a retired employee of Kalamazoo State Hospital in Michigan and a resident of Lawton, Michigan, at the time of his death. He was born September 23, 1906, died May 20, 1970 in a Bronson Hospital, and was interred in Messer Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Frances; 1 brother, Estill Hitchcock (Michigan); and 1 sister, Mrs. Luther (Monnie) Ratliff (Portsmouth, Ohio). He was survived by his wife, Vertrice Rigsby Hitchcock; 1 son, James Hitchcock; 1 daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Ann) Price; 2 brothers, Robert Hitchcock (of Dallas, Texas) and Haskell Hitchcock (Louisa, Kentucky); 1 sister, Mrs. Elbert (Kathleen) LeMaster (Tampa, Florida); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. ROBERT B. HITCHCOCK, b. April 30, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert B. Hitchcock was born April 30, 1912 in Johnson County to Allie McDowel.
    7. MARY KATHLEEN HITCHCOCK, b. March 5, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELBERT LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary C. Hitchcock was born March 5, 1914 in Johnson County to Allie Dowels.

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






JAMES MARION DAVIS, son of MARY ELIZABETH "POLLY" CONLEY and BRACKEN LEWIS DAVIS, was born January 20, 1863 in Kentucky, died March 29, 1938 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) CRESEDA "EDITH" HALL, daughter of JOHN MARTIN HALL and SUSAN GOBLE, January 8, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 25, 1859 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) TRINVILLA ARROWOOD, daughter of GEORGE ARROWOOD and SAMANTHA C. DILLINGHAM, May 24, 1888 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born April 17, 1870 in Millers Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 10, 1943 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davis Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 182 of that book it says:

No. 143. N. JAMES M. DAVIS - B. 1-2-1863; M. to Eddy Hall, D. of John.
Children -
* 
No. 477. N. Lou Mintie Davis.
 
No. 478. N. May Susan Davis - died in infancy.
      James M. Davis lives on a farm on Buffalo Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. He is a blacksmith by trade.

No. 143-A. N. JAMES M. DAVIS - B. M. to Trinnie Arrowood.
Children -
* 
No. 479. N. Lee Davis.
 
No. 480. N. Nora Davis - born November 15, 1890 - died young.
* 
No. 481. N. John Davis.
* 
No. 482. N. George Davis.
 
No. 483. N. Nancie Davis - born August 24, 1903 - married Everett Johnson.
 
No. 484. N. James Jr. Davis - born December 24, 1908.
 
No. 485. N. Bruce Davis - born August 24, 1911.

Creseda Hall was the sister of Andrew Joseph Hall and Martin M. Hall.

According to Kentucky birth records, Creseda Hall was born December 25, 1859 in Johnson County to John M. Hall and Susan Gobble.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James M. Davis (age 18) married Creseda Hall (age 22) on January 8, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James M. Davis (2nd marriage, age 23) married Trinvilla Arrowood (age 17) on May 24, 1888 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, James M. Davis died March 28, 1938 in Buffalo from acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 20, 1863, his marital status as married, his wife as Trin Arrowood, his parents as Bracken L. Davis (b. Kentucky) and Mary Ann Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as George Davis of Meally, Kentucky, and the burial place as Meally.

According to his obituary, James Davis (age 75), a native of Johnson County and a resident of Meally, died March 29, 1938 at home in Buffalo, and was buried in the Davis Cemetery in Johnson County. He was a farmer and blacksmith and had worked for the Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear for 18 years. After he quit that company, he opened a small mine on his farm and sold coal to the public. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Trinity Arrowood Davis; 5 sons, Lee Davis (of Burton, Kentucky), John Davis (Thelma), George Davis (Meally), James Davis Jr. (Meally), and Bruce Davis (Boons Camp); 2 daughters, Mrs. H. M. "Dock" Hanners (Meally) and Mrs. Everett Johnson (Paintsville); 1 brother, Lonnie Davis (Van Lear); and 3 sisters, Mrs. John Welch (Thelma), Mrs. Asa Meek (Thelma), and Mrs. John Akers (Gnats Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Davis died March 28, 1938 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

According to her death certificate, "Tin" Arrowood Davis died February 10, 1943 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cardiac decompensation and arteriosclerotic heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 17, 1870, her marital status as widowed, her husband as James M. Davis, her parents as Geo. Davis [Arrowood written in and then crossed out] (b. Johnson County) and Synthia Dillinger (b. Johnson County), the informant as George Arrowood of Meally, and the burial place as Meally.

According to her obituary, Trin Arrowood Davis (age 72), daughter of George and Samantha Dillingham Arrowood, was born on Millers Creek in Johnson County, died at home on Buffalo Creek in Meally on February 9, 1943, and was buried in the family cemetery in Meally. At the time of her death, she was living at her old home place with her son, James Davis Jr., and his family. She was preceded in death, 5 years prior, by her husband. She was survived by 5 sons, James Davis Jr., (of Buffalo), Lee Davis (Wheelwright, Kentucky), John Davis (Paintsville), George Davis (Meally), and Bruce Davis (Boons Camp); 1 daughter, Mrs. Everette Johnson (Paintsville); 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Lou Minty Hannay (West Van Lear); 3 brothers, William Garrett Arrowood (Waverly, Ohio) (whom she had not seen since he moved to Ohio, 30 years prior), Albert Arrowood (Offutt), and Ben Arrowood (Soldier, Kentucky); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Arrowood Stapleton (Tutor Key), Mrs. Nancy Arrowood Branham (Offutt), Mrs. Harriett Arrowood Ward (Pikeville), Mrs. Alice Arrowood Bayes (Ashland), and Mrs. Vina Arrowood Wells (Pikeville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, "Tim" A. Davis died February 10, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 33 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1860), John Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Susan (born in Virginia, age 35), Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 12), David B. (born in Virginia, age 9), Andrew J. (born in Virginia, age 6), James B. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Chryseda (female, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1870 census for Johns Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 12, 1870), George Arrowwood is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Samantha C. (born North Carolina, age 23), Mary E. (born in North Carolina, age 5), William (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Trinvilla (born in April of 1870 in Kentucky, age 1/2).

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Rockcastle in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1870), John M. Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Susanna (born in Virginia, age 43), David B. (born in Virginia, age 19), Andrew J. (born in Virginia, age 16), James L. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Cruceady (born in Kentucky, age 10), John H. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jeramiah V. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Martin M. (born in Kentucky, age 1), Jackson Collins (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Elizabeth Collins (born in Virginia, age 22), and Eliz Burchwell (born in Virginia, age 14).

On page 20 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), George Arrowood is listed as the head of the household for family #165, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 33), Mary E. (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 14), William G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Trinvilla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Andrew J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harriet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living 2 houses away from Trinvilla's future brother and sister-in-law, Elexious Davis and Sarah Ann Webb.

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), John M. Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 50), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Jeremiah (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a farmer, born in May of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), William L. (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), John (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and George W. (son, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to James' brother Charley.

On page 30 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1910), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #237, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lee (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first marriage, age 21), Marthie [hard to read] Davis (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Reggie Davis (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living close to some of James' family members.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), James M. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a blacksmith in a car factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Trin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), John C. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 25), George (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Bruce A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living close to James' widowed father and his brother Charles.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), James M. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Trinnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 66), H. James (son, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 21), Garnet (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 17), and Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 58-4 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Trinnie Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #189, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 67 years old. Also listed is Nancy (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32).

    The child of JAMES DAVIS and LOUCRETIA HALL is:

    1. LOUMINTIE DAVIS, b. November 23, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1956, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HENRY MILLARD "DOC" HANNAH.
    2. MAY SUSAN DAVIS.
      Notes: May Susan Davis died in infancy.

    The children of JAMES DAVIS and TRIN ARROWOOD are:

    1. WILLIAM LEE "LEE" DAVIS, b. June 27, 1889, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 5, 1967, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. MARTHA E. SAMMONS.
    2. NORA DAVIS, b. November 15, 1890.
      Notes: Nora Davis died young.
    3. JOHN C. DAVIS, b. October 22, 1894, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JULIA KATHERINE "COONIE" WELCH.
    4. GEORGE W. DAVIS, b. December 25, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 26, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VERLIE FITCHPATRICK.
    5. NANCY DAVIS, b. August 23, 1903, Kentucky, d. May 29, 1992, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVERETT JOHNSON.
    6. JAMES H. "JIMMIE" DAVIS, b. December 24, 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1985, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GARNETTA DANIELS.
    7. BRUCE ARNOLD DAVIS, b. August 24, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSELLA WARD.






SAMUEL G. "KINNER" DAVIS, son of ELEXIOUS POWELL "LECK" DAVIS and SARAH ANN WEBB, was born April 11, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 14, 1940 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married TRINVILLA "DAGGIE" CHILDERS, daughter of ARTHUR CHILDERS and PRICY BOYD, February 24, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born August 26, 1882 in Kentucky, died March 4, 1958 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Drift Cemetery in Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky. Daggie Childers Davis married (1) LUTHER ELMER PRESTON.

Notes: Samuel Davis' name is listed as Bracken in the 1880 census.

Samuel is found living with his grandparents in 1880.

Information found on Lawrence County, Kentucky's, Official website shows that Arthur Childers married Pricy Boyd in 1880 in Lawrence County, that Arthur Childers married Emma Blevins [Emily Blevins] in 1899 in Lawrence County, and that Trin Childers married Luther Preston in 1902 in Lawrence County. After Trinvilla and Luther Preston divorced, Luther married Trinvilla's half-sister, Lora.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Kinner Davis (age 35) married Trinie Childers (divorced, age 32) on February 24, 1915 in Johnson County.

When Samuel G. Kinner Davis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner in Offutt, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Daggie Davis of Offutt, and that he was born April 11, 1880. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had black eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Kinner Davis died June 14, 1940 in Beaver Valley Hospital in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a cerbral hemorrhage due to arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as April 11, 1880, his marital status as married, his wife as Trina Davis (age 58), his occupation as retired miner, his parents as Leck Davis (b. Johnson County) and Anna Webb (b. Johnson County, the informant as Trena Davis of Drift, Kentucky, and the burial place as Drift.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Kimmer Davis died June 14, 1940 in Floyd County at the age of 60. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Daggie Preston Davis lived from August 26, 1882 to March 4, 1958, and was buried in Drift Cemetery in Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Daggie Davis died March 4, 1958 in Floyd County at the age of 75. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Bracken L. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's born in September of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in August of 1840 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 59), Angie (daughter, single, not working, born in May of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Alonzo (son, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Mariah A. (daughter, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17, Kinner Davis (grandson, born in August of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Louminta Davis (granddaughter, born in January of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Lee (son, married, farm laborer, born in January of 1876 in Kentucky, married for 6 years, age 24), and Zora (daughter-in-law, born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, age 23).

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 76 (Pear Orchard) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Arthur Childers is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's a farmer, born in May of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in March of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 46), Trinville (daughter, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Thomas (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), John A. (son, born in May of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Willie (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Martin (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), William Blevins (step-son, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mathiew Blevins (step-son, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 36 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), Kinner Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Trinvilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), and Ishmael Preston [hard to read] (son of wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 36-12 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Kenner Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Trenny (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 32, age 46), and Ismal (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 36-23 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Kay Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Triney (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 56), and Eden (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 30).






GROVER CLEVELAND DAVIS, son of ELEXIOUS POWELL "LECK" DAVIS and MARY JANE BLACKBURN, was born January 12, 1885 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He married AMANDA PRATER, daughter of THOMAS PRATER and ELIZABETH MILAM, December 1, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born in November of 1885 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can also be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 201 of that book it says:

No. 459. N. GROVER DAVIS - B. 1-12-1885; M. to Mandy Prater.
Children -
 
No. 755.     N. Malcolm Davis.
 
No. 756.     N. Malora Davis.
 
No. 757.     N. Amos Davis.
 
No. 758.     N. Thomas Leck Davis.
 
No. 759.     N. Johnie Davis.
 
No. 7591/2. N. Lora Davis.
 
No. 760.     N. Ora Davis.
 
No. 761.     N. Ola Davis.
      Johnie and Lora Davis are twins. Ora and Ola are twins also.
According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Milam Prater died February 1, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky, from abcesses on her lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as June 15, 1865, her marital status as married, her husband as Thomas Prater, her parents as John Milam (b. Russell County, Virginia) and Eliza Puckett (b. Russell County, Virginia), the informant as Amanda Davis of Gapville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Floyd County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Grover Davis (farmer, b. Floyd County, parents b. Kentucky, resident of Floyd County, 1st marriage, age 18) married Amanda Prater (b. Floyd County, father b. Kentucky, mother b. Johnson County, 1st marriage, age 18) on December 1, 1903 in Floyd County.

When Grover Cleveland Davis' 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 Amanda Davis of Cliff, and that he was born January 12, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Thomas Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in August of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 32), Mandy (daughter, born in November of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), James (son, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Thomas (son, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Malcom (son, born in September of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Eliza (daughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), G. C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Malcom H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Malvrie C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), and Maltie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). Amanda's parents are living under the same roof but listed as a different family.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 12, 1920), Grover C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Malcom (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Malvra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), Pearlie McKinzie ("keeping," born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Hattie McKinzie ("keeping," born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14). Daughter Malora is in house #41.

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Grover C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 44), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ora L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Malta Whitaker (daughter, widowed, housekeeper for a private family, first married at 17, age 20), and G. G. Whitaker (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months).

On page 35 of the 1940 census for District 36-5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Grover Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 54), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Elijah Sparks (son-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 23), Josephine Sparks (daughter, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 19), Otto Sparks (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 13), Junior Whitaker (grandson, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, age 12), Aaron Miller (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Amanda's brother, Malcom.

    The children of GROVER DAVIS and MANDY PRATER are:

    1. MALCOM H. DAVIS, b. October 17, 1904, Kentucky, d. October 1, 1973, Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, buried in Clarendon, Calhoun County, Michigan, m. DORSIE HOLBROOK.
    2. MALVRIE C. DAVIS, b. 1908, Kentucky, d. 1953, buried in Packerton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, m. MALCOLM SPARKS.
    3. MALTA DAVIS, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) WHITAKER, m. (2) DAVID PRATER.
    4. AMOS DAVIS, b. November 19, 1913, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Amos Davis was born November 19, 1913 in Floyd County to Mandy Prater.
    5. THOMAS LECK DAVIS, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    6. ORA L. DAVIS, b. 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was an Eliza O. Davis who was born June 4, 1920 in Floyd County to Amanda Prater.
    7. JOSEPHINE DAVIS, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. ELIJAH SPARKS.
    8. NORA C. DAVIS, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nora C. Davis was born in Floyd County to Amanda Prater.
    9. JOHNNIE DAVIS, b. 1923, Kentucky.






MALCOM H. DAVIS, son of GROVER CLEVELAND DAVIS and AMANDA PRATER, was born October 17, 1904 in Kentucky, died October 1, 1973 in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan, and is buried in West Clarendon Cemetery in Clarendon, Calhoun County, Michigan. He married DORSIE HOLBROOK, daughter of BENJAMIN LEE HOLBROOK and ELIZABETH ADAMS, about 1929. She was born in 1909 in Kentucky, died in 1966, and is buried in West Clarendon Cemetery in Clarendon, Calhoun County, Michigan.

Notes: Elizabeth Adams' full maiden name was reportedly Sarah Elizabeth Adams.

According to his death certificate, Ben Lee Holbrook died July 12, 1944 in Myrtle, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Gapville, his marital status as married, his wife as Lizzie Holbrook, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Greene Holbrook and Belle Blevins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Arthur Holbrook of West Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Gapville.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arthur Holbook was born January 5, 1912 in Magoffin County to Elizabeth Adams, and Hanson Holbrook was born December 15, 1913 in Floyd County to Elizabeth Adams.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Malcom H. Davis lived from 1904 to 1973, and was buried in West Clarendon Cemetery in Clarendon, Calhoun County, Michigan, and that Dorsie Davis lived from 1909 to 1966, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Malcolm Davis was born October 17, 1904, and died in October of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Baldwin, Lake County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Malcom H. Davis was born Malcom H. Davis was born October 17, 1904, and died October 1, 1973 in Ludington, Mason County, Michigan. He was living in Michigan at the time of his death.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Lee Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Dorsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Lee Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Dorsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Hansom [Hanson] (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Malcom Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Dorsie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20), and Amanda L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

On page 38 of the 1940 census for District 36-5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1940), Malcom Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #291, he's a laborer on the road project, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Dorsie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 30), Amanda Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Grover Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Oscar B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Bernice Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Claude Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

    The children of MALCOM DAVIS and DORSIE HOLBROOK are:

    1. AMANDA ELIZABETH DAVIS, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Amanda E. Davis was born in Floyd County to Dorcie Halbrook.
    2. GROVER LEE DAVIS, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    3. OSCAR B. DAVIS, b. 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oacar B. Davis [sic] was born in Floyd County to Dorsie Holbrook.
    4. BERNICE MARIE DAVIS, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burnice M. Davis was born in Floyd County to Dorcie Holbrook.
    5. CLAUDE EARNEST DAVIS, b. 1939, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Claud E. Davis was born in Floyd County to Dorsie Halbrook.






MALVRIE C. DAVIS, daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND DAVIS and AMANDA PRATER, was born about 1908 in Kentucky, died in 1953, and is buried in Packerton Cemetery in Packerton, Kosciusko County, Indiana. She married MALCOLM SPARKS, son of W. HENRY SPARKS and JAHAZA FLETCHER, about 1926. He was born about 1905 in Kentucky, died in 1954, and is buried in Packerton Cemetery in Packerton, Kosciusko County, Indiana.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Millard Sparks died December 8, 1936 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia fever. Also on this certificate, his age is listed as 40 years 10 months 21 days, his marital status as married, his wife as Mary Holbrook, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Sparks (b. Kentucky) and Jazie Fletcher (b. Kentucky), the informant as Jazie Sparks of Ivyton, Kentucky, and the burial place as Holbrook Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth records, Malcom Sparks was born May 10, 1904 in Floyd County to W. H. Sparks (b. Floyd County) and Katy Green (b. Magoffin County).

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Malvrie Sparks lived from 1908 to 1953, and was buried in Packerton Cemetery in Packerton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and that Malcolm Sparks lived from 1904 to 1954, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), W. H. Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Jehaza (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 36), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mahala (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elisha (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Malcom (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Freddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 4 (Fitzpatrick) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), Henry Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Jahazy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 40), Sarah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Mildred [sic] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Melaina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ellis Sparks (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Malcom Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Malurie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), Otto (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and German (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Malora's parents.

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 36-5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Malcom Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a laborer for the road project, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Malverie (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 31), Otto (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), German (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Wilford Clay (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Adelane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of MALVRIE DAVIS and MALCOLM SPARKS are:

    1. OTTO SPARKS, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Otta Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malvrie Davis.
    2. GERMAN SPARKS, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, German Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malvrie Davis.
    3. WILFORD CLAY SPARKS, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilford C. Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malvia Davis.
    4. DORA B. SPARKS, b. April 15, 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1998, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana, buried in Packerton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, m. (1) (unknown first name) PARK, m. (2) HOMER WELLING, April 5, 1969. He d. October 22, 1985.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dora B. Sparks was born April 15, 1933 in Floyd County to Malvrie Davis.
      According to her obituary, Dora B. Sparks Welling (age 65), daughter of the late Malcolm and Malvrie Davis Sparks, was a resident of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana, at the time of her death. She was born April 15, 1933 in Colie, Kentucky, died September 26, 1998 in Peabody Healthcare Center, and was buried in Packerton Cemetery in Packerton, Indiana. She married Homer Welling on April 5, 1969, and he died October 22, 1985. She was also preceded in death by 3 brothers. She was survived by 2 sons, Paul E. Park (of Claypool, Indiana) and Ronnie Park (Nappanee, Indiana); 2 brothers, German Sparks (Warsaw, Indiana) and Wilfred Sparks (Nappanee); 2 sisters, Ruby May (Palestine, Indiana) and Adaline Smith (North Manchester); and 6 grandchildren.
    5. RUBY SPARKS, b. 1935, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malerie Davis.
    6. ADALINE SPARKS, b. 1939, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Adalene Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malvrie Davis.
    7. EARL M. SPARKS, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl M. Sparks was born in Floyd County to Malvrie Davis.






MALTA DAVIS, daughter of GROVER CLEVELAND DAVIS and AMANDA PRATER, was born in 1910 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) (unknown first name) WHITAKER. She married (2) DAVID PRATER, son of HARVEY PRATER and CHARLOTTE ALLEY. He was born November 19, 1898 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 27, 1971 in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fitzpatrick Cemetery on Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Malta Davis was reportedly married a 3rd time, on December 10, 1948 in Hardin County, Ohio, to a man by the name of Floyd Lamb. Malta reportedly died September 13, 1981 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio.

David Prater has been confused with the David Prater who married Sally Dutton. This David Prater was the brother of Richard D. Prater. According to his obituary, David Prater (age 45) was killed instantly by a passenger train in June of 1945 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Sally Dutton Prater, 8 children, all at home: Willadene, David Jr. Clarence, Imogeen, Evelyn, Charles, Earline, and Johnnie; his aged mother; and 2 brothers, William Prater (of Williamsport) and Richard Prater (of Millstone). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, David Prater died June 17, 1945 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a fractured skull after being hit by the locomotive of a passenger train. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 21, 1900, his marital status as married, his wife as Sally Dutton (age 39), his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Harrison Prater (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Ward (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Sally Prater of West Van Lear, and the burial place as Offutt, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Harvey Prater married Charlotte Alley in February of 1874 in Floyd County.

When Davee Prater's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he wasn't working, that his closest relative was Harve Prater of Bonanza, Floyd County, that he was born November 9, 1898, and that he was blind. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blind eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Davey Prater was born November 19, 1898, died November 27, 1971, and was buried in Fitzpatrick Cemetery on Middle Creek in Floyd County, Kentucky. It also says "Information from a clipping out of The Floyd Co Times. 'A son of Harvey and Lottie Alley Prater he had been blind most of his life. Died at Prestonsburg Gen Hosp Nov 27,1971, age 73, had one daughter Mrs Eugene Davis (Stella) of Dwale buried Nov 30, 1971 in Fitzpatrick cemetery under direction of Carter Funeral home.'"

According to Social Security death record transcripts, David Prater was born November 9, 1898, and died November 15, 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, David Prater died November 27, 1971 in Floyd County at the age of 73. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 31 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 1900), Harvey Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #227, he's a farmer, born in January of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Charlotte (wife, born in September of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 51), Jackson (son, single, farm laborer, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Joseph (son, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), B. [William B.] (son, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and David (son, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 52 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Harvey Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Charlotta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 4 are still living, age 59), Joseph (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), William B. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), and David (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Pollie Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #122, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Elzy (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Eugene (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Davie Prater (lodger, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Grover C. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 44), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ora L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Malta Whitaker (daughter, widowed, housekeeper for a private family, first married at 17, age 20), and G. G. Whitaker (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months).

On page 35 of the 1940 census for District 36-5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Grover Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 54), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Elijah Sparks (son-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 23), Josephine Sparks (daughter, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 19), Otto Sparks (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 13), Junior Whitaker (grandson, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, age 12), Aaron Miller (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1940 census for District 36-6 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), David Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Malta (wife, seamstress for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 30), Georgia G. Prater [George G. Whitaker] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Stella Prater (daughter, born in Kentucky, she was living in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 8).

    The child of MALTA DAVIS and (unknown first name) WHITAKER is:

    1. GEORGE GROVER WHITAKER, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, George G. Whitaker was born in Floyd County to Malta Davis. According to another, Grover Whitaker was born on the same day to Malta Davis.

    The children of MALTA DAVIS and DAVID PRATER are:

    1. STELLA M. PRATER, b. 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. EUGENE DAVIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stella M. Prater was born in Floyd County to Malta Davis.
    2. WILLIAM P. PRATER, b. July 26, 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 1939, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Colie, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William P. Prater was born July 26, 1937 in Floyd County to Malta Davis.
      According to his death certificate, William Prater died February 12, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from meningitis with a contributory cause of "Fall from chair on 2-5-30 striking head on floor." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as July 26, 1937, his parents as David Prater (b. Floyd County) and Malta Davis (b. Floyd County), the informant as David Prater of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Colie, Kentucky.






MARTHA J. MCCARTY, daughter of DAVID JESSE MCCARTY and SARAH ANN BLANTON, was born in June of 1880 in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 19, 1940 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) OLIVER MCKENZIE, son of WILLIAM HENRY MCKENZIE and LOUISA J. HILL, about 1895. He was born April 26, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died about 1908. She married (2) MASON CONLEY on March 5, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born February 12, 1873 in Kentucky, and died before 1940.

Notes: Oliver McKenzie was the brother of Amanda McKenzie, Harden H. McKenzie, and Alvira McKenzie. Harden was Oliver's twin and they died on the same day.

Amanda McKenzie was the sister of Oliver McKenzie, Harden H. McKenzie, and Alvira McKenzie.

According to Kentucky birth records, Oliver B. McKenzie was born April 26, 1875 in Johnson County to William McKenzie (b. Virginia) and Louisa J. Hill (b. Morgan County).

According to her death certificate, Martha McCarty McKenzie Conley died March 14, 1940 in Manila from liver cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as August 24, 1883, her marital status as widowed, her parents as D. J. McCarty (b. Virginia) and Ann Blanton (b. Johnson County), and the informant as W. D. McKenzie of Manila, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Martha McCarty McKenzie Conley, widow of the late Mason Conley, died in Johnson County and was buried in McCarty Cemetery on McCarty Branch in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was married early in life to Mr. Ole McKenzie and to this union was born 5 children, William McKenzie (Manila), Thurman McKenzie (Paintsville), Elbert McKenzie (in the Army), Mrs. Ann Cantrill (Asa), and Mrs. Lillie Colvin (deceased). After the death of her 1st husband she was married to Mason Conley and to this union there was 6 children, Mrs. Alma Castle (Manila), Lunday Conley (Catlettsburg), Lonnie Conley (Manila), Johnie Conley (at home), Malta Conley (at home), and Alta Conley (at home). She was also survived by 1 brother, Paris McCarty.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of her headstone shows that Martha McKenzie Conley lived from 1880 to 1940, and was buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Srings, Johnson County, Kentucky. Her son, Lonnie, and his wife were also buried there.

On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1880), Henry McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #206, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Haden (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Manda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Olly (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Hardy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). Oliver and Hardy were twins.

On pages 41 & 42 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Olla McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a farmer, born in April of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Lilly (daughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie D. (son, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living between Martha's brothers, Paris and James.

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Martha J. McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #179, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, and she's 29 years old. Also listed are Vertillin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Mason Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Anna McKenzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Elbert McKenzie (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Linda Conley (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Alma Conley (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Lonnie Conley (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Mason Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 49), Ludie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of MARTHA MCCARTY and OLIVER MCKENZIE are:

    1. VERTILLIN "LILLIE" MCKENZIE, b. August 1896, Kentucky.
    2. WILLIAM D. MCKENZIE, b. June 1899, Kentucky.
    3. ANNA MCKENZIE, b. June 18, 1901, Kentucky, d. October 30, 1981, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. NEWTON MANSFIELD "NEWT" CANTRELL.
    4. THURMAN MCKENZIE, b. May 3, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1958, Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ORA M. ESTEP.
    5. JAMES ELBERT MCKENZIE, b. 1908, Kentucky.






GAYLORD LEO "LEO" CONLEY, son of WILLIAM HENRY "HENRY" CONLEY and MYRTLE S. WILLIAMS, was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died June 21, 1975 in Boyd County, Kentucky. He married GOLDIA B. HICKS, daughter of ENOCH HICKS and GEORGIA ANNIE "ANNIE" VANOVER, about 1928. She was born in 1908 in Kentucky, and died March 3, 1987 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Annie Vanover Hicks died October 8, 1937 in Boyd County, Kentucky, from sarcoma of the mandible. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, her birth date as November 8, 1873, her marital status as married, her parents as Arch Vanover (b. Letcher County) and Lydia Ann Colegrove (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Enoch Hicks of Rush, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hamilton Graveyard.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gaylord L. Conley died June 21, 1975 in Boyd County at the age of 67.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Goldia B. Conley died March 3, 1987 in Boyd County at the age of 78.

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 15 (Driskill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Enoch Hicks is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 37), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Sallie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Perry (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rachel [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 15 (East Fork) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Enoch Hicks is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), and Goldia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 10-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Leo Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Goldia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21), and Ronald L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 10-7 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Enoch Hicks is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 62 years old. Also listed is Georgia A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 58).

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1940 census for District 10-10 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1940), Gaylord L. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's working "Extra Force" for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Boyd County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Goldia B. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 31), Ronald L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ray G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Carl E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of LEO CONLEY and GOLDIA HICKS are:

    1. RONALD L. CONLEY, b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ronald L. Conley was born in Boyd County to Goldie Hicks.
    2. RAY G. CONLEY, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    3. CARL E. CONLEY, b. 1935, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl E. Conley was born in Boyd County to Goldie Hicks.






ALICE HANNAH, daughter of LOUMINTIE DAVIS and HENRY MILLARD "DOC" HANNAH, was born January 30, 1904 in Kentucky, died April 28, 1989 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Banks Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELZIE L. BANKS, son of ROBERT BANKS and SUSAN PORTER, about 1920. He was born April 17, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died April 22, 1988 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Banks Cemetery in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 209 of that book it says:

No. 794. N. ALICE HANNAH - M. to Elzie Banks.
Children -
 
No. 881. N. Thelma Banks.
 
No. 882. N. Violet Banks.

When Elzie Bank'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 miner working for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mr. Robert Banks of Van Lear, and that he was born April 16, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had grey eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Alice Hannah Banks (age 85), daughter of H. M. "Doc" and Loumintie Davis Hannah, was born January 30, 1904 in Johnson County, died in 1989 with the funeral services being held April 30, and was buried in Banks Cemetery in Meally. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elzie Banks, in December of 1988. She was survived by 3 sons, Loren Banks (of Morehead, Kentucky), Carl Ray Banks (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Robert H. Banks (Westminister, Maryland); 3 daughters, Velma Arrowood (Meally), Violet Givens (Cedar Park, Texas), and Lou Banks Wallen (Birmingham, Alabama); 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alice Banks was born January 30, 1904, and died April 28, 1989. She received her Social Security card in 1954 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alice Banks died April 28, 1989 in Johnson County at the age of 85. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Elzie Banks (age 88), son of Floyd and Susan Porter Banks, was a retired coal miner. He was born April 17, 1900 in Floyd County, died April 22, 1988 at home in Meally, and was buried in the family cemetery in Meally. He was survived by his wife, Hannah Banks; 4 sons, Elzie Loren Banks (of Morehead, Kentucky), Gerald Vernon Banks (Elgin, Illinois), Carl Ray Banks (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Robert H. Banks (Westminister, Maryland); 3 daughters, Velma Arrowood (Meally), Violet Givens (Cedar Park, Texas), and Lou Banks Wallen (Birmingham, Alabama); 1 half-brother, George Banks (Van Lear), 2 half-sisters, Dixie Blevins (Delaware, Ohio) and Geneva Meek (Flatwoods); 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 3 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, Elzie Banks was born April 16, 1900, and died April 22, 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elzie Banks died April 22, 1988 in Johnson County at the age of 88. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 30 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Robert Banks is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in December of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 36), Josie (daughter, born in November of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Augie (daughter, married, born in April of 1882 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 18), Hazie (daughter, born in February of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Martha (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, 14), Bennie (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Elizabeth (daughter, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Willie (son, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Johnie (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Samie (son, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Elza (son, born in April of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Robert Banks is listed as the head of the household for house #176, he's a farmer on a rented farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Judia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 29), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Georgie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 50 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Robert Banks Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #656, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Judie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Robert Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Elzie Banks is listed as the head of the houaehold for house #25, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26), Velma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Elzie Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Vernon (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-4 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Elzie Banks is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he as a 4th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elzie Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gerald (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Carl Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lou Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Robert Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of ALICE HANNAH and ELZIE BANKS are:

    1. VELMA BANKS, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WALTER M. ARROWOOD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma Banks was born in Johnson County to Alice Hannoh.
    2. VIOLET BANKS, b. January 1, 1924, Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 2, 2008, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, buried in Arlington County, Virginia, m. (1) SAMUEL FLEMING ROBINSON, m. (2) MONTGOMERY D. GIVENS.
    3. ELZIE LOREN BANKS JR., b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVELYN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elzie L. Banks was born in Johnson County to Alice Hannah.
    4. GERALD VERNON BANKS, b. May 27, 1928, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 14, 1989, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, m. ADA LOIS FITCH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gerald V. Banks was born May 27, 1928 in Johnson County to Alice Hannah.
      According to his obituary, Gerald V. Banks (age 60), son of Elzie Banks and Alice Hannah Banks, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was born May 27, 1928 in Paintsville, and died February 14, 1989 in Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. He was survived by his wife, Ada Lois Fitch Banks; 1 son, Gerald V. (Denise) Banks II (of Wisconsin); 1 daughter, Annette (Peter) Mackin (California); 3 brothers, Bill (Evelyn) Banks (Morehead, Kentucky), Carl Ray (Midge) (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Robert (Audrey) Banks (Finksburg, Maryland); 3 sisters, Velma (Walter) Arrowood (Meally, Kentucky), Violet Givens (Cedar Park, Texas), and Lou Hazel (Rev. Edgar) Wallen (Hueytown, Alabama); and 2 granddaughters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. CARL RAY BANKS, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARSHA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl R. Banks was born in Johnson County to Alice Hannah.
    6. LOU HAZEL BANKS, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR WALLEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lou H. Banks was born in Johnson County to Alice Hannah.
    7. ROBERT HENRY BANKS, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AUDREY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert H. Banks was born in Johnson County to Alice Hannah.






DENNIS CRACE, son of HERNANDO C. CRACE and DRUCILLA ROARK, was born February 28, 1894 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died in France about 1918. He married MINNIE MARSHIE "MARSHIE" SPARKS, daughter of MATHEW LEE SPARKS and GEORGEANN MAY, October 17, 1917. She was born December 24, 1894 in Kentucky, and died March 23, 1978 in Clermont County, Ohio. Minnie Marshie Sparks married (2) THOMAS CHRISTOPHER HENIZE, son of JOHN H. HENIZE and MARY "MOLLIE" CHAMBERS, October 17, 1922. He was born November 9, 1890 in Union Plains, Brown County, Ohio, and died June 22, 1974 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 80 & 209 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

From Michele Linder, Minnie Marshie Sparks' granddaughter through her 2nd husband:

     "Minnie Marshie Sparks and Dennis Crace were married on October 17, 1917 and exactly five years later Minnie Marshie Sparks Crace married my grandfather, Thomas Christopher Henize on October 17, 1922. When Dennis was drafted he told my grandmother that he felt he wouldn't be returning and he had only one request of her, that she wait 5 years before marrying again. A request that she honored to the day. He also took her to the place he wanted to be buried, on the mountain top of he Crace place. Dennis' grave is the first grave in that cemetery.
     "My grandmother never wore a wedding ring when she was married to my grandfather. She was riding a horse across Paint Creek when she lost the wedding band that Dennis had given her. She never wanted to wear another ring, which is telling. Though I know my grandmother loved my grandfather, it was apparent that Dennis was her true love because every time he came up in conversation her eyes lit up. After my grandfather passed away I would often see her sitting alone holding a shell that Dennis had given her. He carved her name on one side and his on the other. I have that shell and it's among my most prized possessions."
Dennis Crace died in World War I.

Thomas Christopher Henize also was in World War I, serving in France.

According to the book "Ohio Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, World War, 1917-1918" (page 7391):

     "Thomas C. Henize 3090356, White R.F.D. 1, Eastwood, O. NA LB 4 Cincinnati, O. May 27/18. Br Union Plains, O. Nov 9/90. Co G 153 Inf to July 3/18, MG Co 153 Inf to Oct 17/18; Co D 315 MG Bn to disch. Pvt. Meuse-Argonne. AEF Aug 6/18 to May 30/19. Hon disch June 9/19."
According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Walter Henize was born October 11, 1901 in Green Township, Brown County, to John Henize and Mary Chambers, Dora Beda Henize was born May 29, 1904 in Green, Brown County, to John Henize and Mollie Chambers, and Ora Beryl Henize was born May 29, 1904 in Green, Brown County, to John Henize and Mollie Chambers.

When Denis [sic] Crace's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 8, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cyrus, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born February 28, 1894 in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

When Thomas C. Henize's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he stated that he was a student at Goad Bible School [hard to read], that he was single, that he should be excempt from the draft because of "Religous Creed," and that he was born November 9, 1890 in Union Plains, Ohio. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had grey eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marshie Henize was born December 24, 1894, and died in March of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1965-1966 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Batavia, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Minnie M. Henize was born about 1895, and died March 23, 1978 in Clermont County Mercy Hospital in Clermont County at the age of 83. She was widowed and living in Clermont County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thomas C. Henize was born November 9, 1890, and died June 23, 1974. He received his Social Security card in 1965-1966 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Newtonsville, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Thomas C. Henize was born about 1891, and died June 22, 1974 in Veterans Administration Medical Center in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 83. He was married and living in Clermont County at the time of his death.

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 6 (Mount Crab) in Brown County, Ohio (dated June 11, 1900), John H. Henize is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in May of 1864 in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Ohio, married for 10 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mollie C. (wife, born in November of 1868 in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 31), Chrissie T. (son, born in November of 1890 in Ohio, age 9), Freddie R. (son, born in July of 1892 in Ohio, age 7), Vista W. (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Ohio, age 6), Ralph (son, born in January of 1897 in Ohio, age 3), and Harley C. (son, born in July of 1899 in Ohio, age 10 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 15 (Pike Township) in Brown County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1910), John Henize is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 41), Chris (son, born in Ohio, age 19), Fred (son, born in Ohio, age 17), Vesta (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Ralph (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Harley (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Walter (son, born in Ohio, age 8), Beda (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Berl (son, born in Ohio, age 5), and Lucy (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 13-3 (Batavia Township) in Clermont County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1930), T. Christopher Henize is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 31, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Marshia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 29, age 36), Frances (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Georgia (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Grace P. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), and Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 13-4 (Batavia Township) in Clermont County, Ohio (dated April 26, 1940), Thomas C. Henize is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, he was living in Milford, Clermont County, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Marshie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 45), Frances (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), George Ann (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Grace (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), Robert (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), and Beda Lee (niece, born in Kentucky, she was living in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 12). Beda Lee was the daughter of Mershie's sister, Dicie.

    The children of MARSHIE SPARKS and THOMAS HENIZE are:

    1. FRANCES HENIZE, b. 1924, Ohio, d. 2009, Texas.
    2. GEORGEANN HENIZE, b. 1925, Ohio, d. 2007, Ohio.
    3. GRACE P. HENIZE, b. 1926, Ohio.
    4. ROBERT HENIZE, b. 1928, Ohio.
    5. MICHAEL C. HENIZE, b. 1941, Ohio, d. 2008, Ohio.
      Notes: Michael Henize was adopted. According to Michele Linder "I'm not sure of the year of his formal adoption, but I do know it was years from the time he came to live with them. He was a son and a brother loved as dearly as if he were born to them."

    (This information comes from Michele Linder and other sources)






GEORGE W. DAVIS, son of JAMES MARION DAVIS and TRINVILLA ARROWOOD, was born December 25, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 26, 1997 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VERLIE FITCHPATRICK, daughter of ISAAC HENRY FITCHPATRICK and MIRANDA PENIX, about 1923. She was born July 1, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 6, 1977 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 203 of that book it says:

No. 482. N. GEORGE DAVIS - M. to Verlie Fitchpatrick.
Children -
 
No. 803. N. Harold Davis.
 
No. 804. N. Leslie Davis.

Isaac Henry Fitchpatrick was the brother of Zornan "Zora" Fitzpatrick and and Mary Agnes Fitzpatrick. The names Fitch, Fitchpatrick, and Fitzpatrick seem to be interchangeable.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Isaac H. Fitzpatrick (age 21) married Miranda Penix (age 18) on October 7, 1886 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Isac Henry Fitch died October 3, 1930 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as "Aug 4/30," his age as 65 years 2 months, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Fitch (b. Kentucky) and Manda Short (b. Kentucky), the informant as Geo. Davis, and the burial place as Meally.

According to his death certificate, Mirandy Fitzpatrick died January 19, 1934 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Phthisis Pulmonalio." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 28, 1868, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Isaac H. Fitzpatrick, her parents as Alen Penix (b. Kentucky) and Mary Stableton [Mary Stapleton] (b. Kentucky), the informant as the family, and the burial place as Meally, Kentucky.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that George W. Davis Sr. lived from December 25, 1898 to May 26, 1997, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and thta Verlie Fitzpatrick Davis lived from July 1, 1906 to May 6, 1977, and was buried in the same cemetery, although no photos of their headstones are provided.

According to his obituary, George Davis, Sr. (age 98), son of the late James Marion and Trinna Arrowood Davis, was born December 25, 1898 in Johnson County, died May 26, 1997 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Davis; and 1 granddaughter, Melanie Welch. He was survived by 3 sons, Harold L. Davis (of Ashland), George W. Davis Jr. (Ashland), and Howard H. Davis (Flatwoods); 3 daughters, Beatrice Borders (Paintsville), Betty Rice (Paintsville), and Teena Montgomery (Paintsville); 1 brother, Bruce Davis (Meally); 10 grandchildren; 9 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, George W. Davis was born December 25, 1898, and died May 15, 1997. 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, George W. Davis died May 26, 1997 in Paintsville at the age of 98. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Verlie Fitchpatrick Davis (age 70), daughter of Isaac Henry and Miranda Penix Fitchpatrick was a resident of Meally at the time of her death. She was born July 1, 1906 in Johnson County, died May 6, 1977 in St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in Tom Sammons Cemetery in Meally. She was survived by her husband, George W. Davis Jr.; 3 sons, Harold L. Davis (of Flatwoods), Howard H. (Flatwoods), and George W. Davis Jr. (Ashland); 3 daughters, Beatrice Davis Borders (Paintsville), Betty Davis Rice (Paintsville), and Teena Davis Montgomery (Prestonsburg); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Verlie Davis was born July 1, 1906, and died in May of 1977. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

On page 31 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 10, 1910), Isaac H. Fitch is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Maranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 40), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Verlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Amanda Fitch (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 68).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Isac Fitch is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Maranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Verlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Mandy Fitch (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Isaac H. Fitch is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Miranda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 62), George Davis (son-in-law, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 32), Verla Davis (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 16), Harold Davis (granddaughter [sic], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Beatrice M. Davis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Howard H. Davis (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Betty M. Davis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 58-4 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), George Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Verlie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Howard (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Betty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Christine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and George Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of GEORGE DAVIS and VERLIE FITCHPATRICK are:

    1. HAROLD LESLIE DAVIS, b. August 22, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 5, 2005, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BARBARA RODMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold L. Davis was born August 22, 1924 in Johnson County to Verlie Fitch.
      According to his obituary, Harold Leslie Davis Sr. (age 80), son of the late George W. and Verlie Fitzpatrick Davis, "was a W.W.II veteran 1st class boatman's mate with the 58th Taskforce from 1943 to 1946, serving on the Aircraft Carrier, USS Hornet, the most decorated ship in the South Pacific. He also retired after 30 years as an A-1 iron pourer with Armco Steel's Ashland Foundry," and a resident of Ashland at the time of his death. He was born August 22, 1924 in Meally, died April 5, 2005, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a former wife, Barbara Rodman Davis; and 1 brother, Howard Davis. He was survived by 1 son, Harold Leslie Davis Jr. (of Ashland); 1 daughter, Robin Leslie Underwood (Paintsville); 1 brother, George W. Davis Jr. (Ashland); 3 sisters, Beatrice Borders (Paintsville), Betty Rice (Paintsville), and Christina Davis (Paintsville); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. BEATRICE M. DAVIS, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BORDERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beatrice M. Davis was born in Johnson County to Verlie Davis.
    3. HOWARD H. DAVIS, b. September 4, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1998, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. FREDA BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Howard H. Davis was born September 4, 1927 in Johnson County to Verlie Fitch.
      According to his obituary, Howard H. Davis (age 70), son of the late George W. and Verlie Fitzpatrick Davis, was a retired machinist, a recipient of the Purple Heart in the Korean War, and a resident of Flatwoods, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born September 2, 1927 in Meally, died June 14, 1998 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods. He was survived by his wife, Freeda Blair Davis; 3 daughters, Gina D. Duke (of Flatwoods), Erica Davis Hall (Flatwoods), and Deidre D. Goble (Worthington); 2 brothers, George Davis Jr. (Ashland) and Harold Davis (Ashland); 3 sisters, Beatrice Borders (Paintsville), Betty Rice (Paintsville), and Teens Montgomery (Paintsville); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. BETTY M. DAVIS, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RICE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty M. Davis was born in Johnson County to Verlie Fitch.
    5. CHRISTINA DAVIS, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MONTGOMERY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christina Davis was born in Johnson County to Verly Fitch.
    6. GEORGE W. DAVIS JR., b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George Davis Jr. was born in Johnson County to Verlie Fitch.






JAMES H. "JIMMIE" DAVIS, son of JAMES MARION DAVIS and TRINVILLA ARROWOOD, was born December 24, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 22, 1985 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married GARNETTA DANIELS, daughter of HARRISON DANIELS and MINNIE WILLIAMS, December 23, 1929. She was born November 26, 1912 in Offutt, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 30, 1987 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on James Davis can be found on page 182 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Minnie Williams was the sister of Mae Williams.

According to his obituary, Harrison Daniels (age 82), son of the late John and Mahalie Daniels, was a retired miner. He was born April 26, 1888 in Johnson County, died June 4, 1970 at the Stambaugh home of his daughter, Rhetta McCloud, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Stella McFaddin Daniels; 5 sons, Hollie Daniels (of Williamsport), Wilbur Daniels (South Point, Ohio), Harrison Daniels Jr. (Columbus, Ohio), Havalon Daniels (Columbus), and Worth Aaron Moore (Staffordsville); 5 daughters, Garnet Davis (Columbus), Rhetta McCloud (Stambaugh), Elizabeth McClellan (Lexington), Jessie Boyd (Ashland), and Roberta Dozier (Staffordsville); 4 brothers, Bee Daniels (East Point), Everett Daniels (Garrett, Kentucky), Serg Daniels (Garrett), and Bill Daniels (Garrett); 1 sister, Louise Spears (Ashland); 32 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her death certificate, Minnie Williams Daniels died June 7, 1940 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from acute cholelethious. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 49 years 9 months 3 days, her marital status is blank, her parents as Jim Williams (b. Morgan County) and Martha Deboard (b. Lawrence County), and the informant as [blank first name] Daniels of Williamsport.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnet Daniels was born November 26, 1912 in Johnson County to Minnie Williams.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstone shows that Jimmie Davis lived from December 24, 1908 to February 22, 1985, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Garnet Davis lived from November 26, 1912 to March 30, 1987, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Jimmie Davis (age 76), son of James M. and Trin Arrowood Davis, was a retired miner and a resident of Meally, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born December 24, 1908 in Johnson County, died February 22, 1985 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Garnet Daniels Davis, whom he married December 23, 1929; 1 son, Jim Davis (of Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Lois Hofer (Meally) and Joyce Shields (Columbus); 2 brothers, Bruce Davis (Meally) and George Davis (Paintsville); 1 sister, Nancy Johnson (Prestonsburg); 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jimmie Davis was born December 24, 1908, and died in February of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jimmie Davis died February 22, 1985 in Floyd County at the age of 76. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Garnet Daniels Davis (age 74), daughter of Harrison and Minnie Williams Daniels, was born November 26, 1912 in Offutt, died March 30, 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Davis, in February of 1985. She was survived by 1 son, Jim Davis (Columbus); 2 daughters, Lois Hofer (Sandusky, Ohio) and Joyce Shields (Columbus); 1 brother, Harrison Daniels Jr. (Columbus); 9 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Garnett Davis was born November 26, 1912, and died in March of 1987. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Garnet Davis was born about 1913 in Kentucky, and died March 30, 1987 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin county at the age of 74. She was widowed and living in Pickaway County, Ohio, at the time of her death.

According to her death certificate, there was an unnamed baby girl who was stillborn in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, on January 1, 1933. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as James Davis (b. Kentucky) and Garnette Daniel (b. Kentucky), the informant as James Davis of Mingo, and the burial place as Mingo.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 85 (Stafford Fork) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Harrison Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Garnet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Wilbur (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Havlen (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), James M. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Trinnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 66), H. James (son, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 21), Garnet (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 17), and Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Harrison Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #311, he does bridgework for the county, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36), Garnetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Holly H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Harrison Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Aline J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-4 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), James Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a blacksmith for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Garnet (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 27), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of JAMES DAVIS and GARNETTA DANIELS are:

    1. JAMES DAVIS JR., b. January 14, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 7, 1992, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LINDA WARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Davis Jr. was born January 14, 1931 in Johnson County to Garnetta Daniels.
      According to his obituary, James Davis Jr. (age 61), son of James and Garnet Daniels Davis, was retired from General Motors and a resident of Meally, Johnson County, at the time of his death. He was born January 14, 1931, died May 7, 1992 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Linda Ward Davis; 4 sons, Michael Davis (of Columbus, Ohio), Ronnie Davis (Columbus), David Davis (Columbus), and Daniel Davis (Columbus); 1 daughter, Vickie Leonard (Columbus); 2 sisters, Lois Hofer (Meally) and Joyce Shields (Columbus); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. JOYCE D. DAVIS, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SHIELDS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joyce D. Davis was born in Johnson County to Garnetta Daniels.
    3. LOIS J. DAVIS, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOFER.
      Notes: Joyce and Lois Davis are twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lois J. Davis was born in Johnson County to Garnetta Daniel.







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