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RAY SALYERS, son of MARY JACKSON and WILLIAM A. SALYER, was born December 12, 1897 in Kentucky, died April 24, 1968 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, and is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan. He married MAUDIE E. PRATER, daughter of CLAY PRATER and BELLE (unknown last name), April 12, 1922. She was born May 14, 1906 in Kentucky, died May 8, 1984 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, buried in Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan.

Notes: Belle Prater's maiden name was reportedly Belle Adams.

Oaklawn Cemetery burial listings found online show that Ray Salyers lived from December 12, 1897 to April 24, 1968, was buried in Plot C-14 in that cemetery, and that Maudie E. Salyers, wife of Ray, lived from May 14, 1906 to May 8, 1984, and was buried in the same plot in the same cemetery. It also says that Ray and Maudie were married April 12, 1922.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ray Salyers was born December 12, 1897, and died in April of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maudie Salyers was born May 14, 1906, and died in May of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Maudie E. Salyers was born May 14, 1906, and died May 8, 1984 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan. Her place of residence is listed as Henrietta, Jackson County, Michigan.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Elijah W. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a farmer, born in October of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Emeline (wife, born in June of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 49), Frank (son, single, farm laborer, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky, age 26), William (son, single, not working, born in April of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), Clay (son, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Charles (son, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), and John T. (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), White Prater [Elijah White "White" Prater] is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Emeline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 60), William (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 32), Clay (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Charley (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), John (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Belle (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Clay Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Maude (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to Clay's parents.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1930 census for District 23-23 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 8, 1930), Ray Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #1424, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 24), Armilda (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6), Mary B. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3), and Jula (son, born in West Virginia, age 1).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 30-10 (Lee) in Mingo County, West Virginia (dated May 15, 1940), Ray Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), R. Mildred (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Mary Belle (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 13), Julia (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 11), Dorothy (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 9), Paul Frederick (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Evelena (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), Pauline (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3), and Silas (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). Ray's brother Virgil is in house #146

    The children of RAY SALYERS and MAUDIE PRATER are:

    1. ARMILDA SALYERS, b. 1924, West Virginia.
    2. MARY BELLE SALYERS, b. 1927, West Virginia.
    3. JULIA SALYERS, b. 1929, West Virginia.
    4. DOROTHY SALYERS, b. 1931, West Virginia.
    5. PAUL FREDERICK SALYERS, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    6. EVELENA SALYERS, b. 1935, West Virginia.
    7. PAULINE SALYERS, b. 1937, West Virginia.
    8. SILAS SALYERS, b. 1939, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Silas Salyers was born in Magoffin County to Maudie Prater.






FLOSSIE MAE SLUSHER, daughter of BENJAMIN HARRISON "HARRISON" SLUSHER and MAUDE L. SIMPSON, was born August 22, 1909 in Konowa, Seminole County, Oklahoma, died August 4, 1990, and is buried in El Reno Cemetery in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma. She married HOMER LYNN FALER, son of JOSEPH OTTIS FALER and SABINA (unknown last name). He was born November 8, 1909 in Oklahoma, died September 7, 1971, and is buried in El Reno Cemetery in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Flossie Mae Faler lived from August 22, 1909 to August 4, 1990, and was buried in El Reno Cemetery in El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma, and that Homer Lynn Faler lived from November 8, 1909 to September 7, 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery. Homer's parents are also buried in this cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flossie M. Faler was born August 22, 1909, and died August 4, 1990. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Flossie May Slusher Faler, daughter of Harrison Slusher and Maudie Simpson, was born August 22, 1909 in Konowa, Oklahoma, and died August 4, 1990.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Homer Faler was born November 8, 1909, and died in September of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 97 (Rock Island Township) in Canadian County, Oklahoma (dated April 20, 1910), Joe Failer is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Iowa, parents born in Pennsylvania, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Bina (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Orvil Turner (step-son, born in Missouri, parents born in Missouri, age 7), Samuel O. Failer (son, born in Oklahoma, age 3), and Homer Failer (son, born in Oklahoma, age 5 months).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 104 (Rock Island) in Canadian County, Oklahoma (undated), Joseph Ottis Faler is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Iowa, parents born in Pennsylvania, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Bina (wife, born in Arkanas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, age 33), Samuel Ottis (son, born in Oklahoma, age 13), Homer L. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 10), Susanna (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 3 years 11 months), and Opal (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 9-27 (Rock Island Township) in Canadian County, Oklahoma (dated April 2, 1930), Joe Faler is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Iowa, parents born in Pennsylvania, first married at age 35, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Bine (wife, born in Arkansas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, first married at 18, age 43), Samuel O. (son, single, farmer, born in Oklahoma, age 23), Homer L. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 20), Susana (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 14), and Opal (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 12).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 9-14 (El Reno Township) in Canadian County, Oklahoma (dated May 11, 1940), Homer Faler is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3 years of college, age 30), Janice (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 8), Billie Joe (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 5), Ruth Ann (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 3), Maudie Slusher (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Oklahoma, she was living in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma in 1935, 8th grade education, age 53), and Betty Lou Slusher (sister-in-law, born in Oklahoma, she was living in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1935, age 12).

    The children of FLOSSIE SLUSHER and HOMER FALER are:

    1. JANICE FALER, b. 1932, Oklahoma.
    2. BILLIE JOE FALER, b. 1935, Oklahoma.
    3. RUTH ANN FALER, b. 1937, Oklahoma.






MICHAEL SPRADLIN, son of JESSE SPRADLIN and SARAH STONE, was born about 1825 in Virginia, and died before 1870. He married ELIZABETH SHAVER. She was born about 1826 in Virginia, and died after 1900. Elizabeth Shaver married (2) JAMES JACKSON BAYES.

Notes: Michael Spradlin was the brother of Ruth Spradlin.

On page 121 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated September 6, 1850), Michael Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #762, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 23), and Lee (born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1860), Michael Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 34), Lee (born in Kentucky, age 10), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sarah F. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 18 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), Elizabeth Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #120, she's not working, born in Virginia, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Richard L. (born in Kentucky, age 19), Mandy J. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah Francis (born in Kentucky, age 12), and Turner (born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to Ransom Shavers [Shaver] (age 35, b. Virginia), who is probably Elizabeth's brother.

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Elizabeth is found living with her 2nd husband. James J. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #373, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 53), Lucy Rice (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Samuel N. Bayes (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), David S. Bayes (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Delilah E. Bayes (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Sarah V. Coleman (does house work, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 13). They are living next to James' son James.

On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Elizabeth is living in the home of her daughter. Wallace W. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #288, he's a dealer in spectacles, born in October of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Amanda J. (wife, born in July of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 46), William W. Picklesimer (step-son, farmer, born in July of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Elizabeth Bayes (mother-in-law, single, born in February of 1825 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 75).

    The children of MICHAEL SPRADLIN and ELIZABETH SHAVER are:

    1. RICHARD LEE SPRADLIN, b. June 9, 1850, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1913, Leatherwood, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Tygart Valley, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Richard Lee Spradlin died December 3, 1913 in Leatherwood from "Pneumonia Fever." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as June 9, 1850, his marital status as married, his parents as Mike Spradlin (b. unknown) and Bettie Shafer (b. Virginia), and the informant as Mathew Spradlin of Tygart Valley.
    2. PHOEBE SPRADLIN, b. September 14, 1853, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Phebe Spradlin, daughter of Mikiel Spradlin and Elizabeth Shaver, was born September 14, 1853 in Jennies Creek. Michael and Elizabeth were living in Big Sandy River at the time.
    3. AMANDA JANE SPRADLIN, b. July 1853, Kentucky, d. May 9, 1915, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ABRAHAM P. CAUDILL, m. (2) ISAAC J. PICKLESIMER, m. (3) WALLACE W. LEMASTER.
    4. SARAH FRANCIS SPRADLIN, b. May 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1920, m. JAMES P. BLANTON.
    5. TURNER SPRADLIN, b. 1862, Kentucky, m. AMANDA LITTERAL.
      Notes: A child of Turner and Amanda Litteral Spradlin was Lucy Spradlin.






MIA ANDREA SORANI, daughter of PATRICIA ANN DOYEL and DAVID ALLEN SORANI, met TYLER ERROL PETERSON.

Notes: Mia Sorani and Tyler Peterson are no longer together.

    The children of MIA SORANI and TYLER PETERSON are:

    1. JADEN GABRIEL AUGUST SORANI-PETERSON.
    2. JORDAN MICHAEL VERMEER SORANI-PETERSON.






KIMBERLY ANN CHAPMAN, daughter of DALEEN RUTH DOYEL and KEITH CHAPMAN, married THOMAS WILLIAM WEBB.

    The child of KIMBERLY CHAPMAN and TOM WEBB is:

    1. MADISON NOELLE WEBB.
    2. PEYTON SAMANTHA WEBB.






PAMELA LYNETTE WILSON, daughter of SUSAN GAIL DOYEL and KENNETH WILSON, married JASON GIANOPULOS.

    The children of PAM WILSON and JASON GIANOPULOS are:

    1. JORDYN GIANOPULOS.
    2. TREY GIANOPULOS.






FRANK BLANTON, son of FLORENCE SLUSHER and ALBERT BLANTON, was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died May 26, 1956 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He married ROSEANNA LEMASTER, daughter of WILLIAM O. BRADLEY LEMASTER and LILLIE ADAMS, about 1929. She was born July 25, 1913 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died July 2, 1995 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, and is buried in Marion Cemetery in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

Notes: William O. Bradley Lemaster was the brother of James Wayman Lemaster, Columbus P. Lemaster, Missouri Ellen Lemaster, Ambrose S. Lemaster, Turtle Dove Lemaster, and Samuel Lemaster.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roseanna Lemaster was born July 25, 1913 in Magoffin County to Lillie Adams.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Rose Ann Blanton lived from 1912 [sic] to 1995, and was buried in Marion Cemetery in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

Roseanna Blanton's obituary (found on findagrave.com):

Roseanna Blanton, 81, died Sunday, July 2, 1995, at Marion Manor, where she resided. Born July 25, 1913, in Wheelersburg, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late W.O. and Lillie (Adams) Lemaster. On April 28, 1926 in Salyersville, Kentucky, she married Frank Blanton, who died May 26, 1956, in Marion. She was formerly employed at Marion Army Depot and Marion Power Shovel, and in later years as a cook at Harding Hotel and the Depot Restaurant. She is survived by a son, Wayne Blanton, Napoleon; two daughters, Ruth Huffman and Tessie Jividen, both Marion; three brothers, Stormie Lemaster, Ashland, Kentucky, Joe Lemaster, Piketon, Hagar Lemaster, Texas; a sister, Opal Tackett, Salyersville, Kentucky; 35 grandchildren, 76 great-grand-children and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four daughters, Lessie Briggs, Cloa Gamble, Francis Van Vlerah, Ella Sue Reeves, a grandson and eight brothers and sisters.

The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday (July 6) at the Boyd Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Radebaugh officiating. Burial is in Marion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society."
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roseanna Blanton was born July 25, 1913, and died July 2, 1995. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roseanna Lemaster Blanton was born July 25, 1913 in Kentucky, and died July 2, 1995 in a long-term care facility in Marion, Marion County, Ohio. Her father's surname is listed as Lemaster, her mother's maiden name as Adams, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), William O. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #126, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Alonzo (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 8), Roe Ana [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), and Columbus P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 45-16 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1910), Frank Blanton is found living in the home of his sister. Matt Gamble is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's working for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Virgia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Albert Blanton (father-in-law, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 53), Florence Blanton (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 40), Verda Blanton (sister-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Walter Blanton (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Frank Blanton (brother-in-law, married, laborer in a tie-yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 25), and Floyd Blanton (brother-in-law, single, laborer in a tie-yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Bradley Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #240, he's a laborer in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 43), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lumie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Storma (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), Rosanna Blanton (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Lessie M. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 45-18 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Frank Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a laborer in the construction industry, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 39 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Rosyana (wife, does housework in a private home, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 25), Lessie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Tessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Cloa E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Wane (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Ruth E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Frances L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    The children of FRANK BLANTON and ROSEANNA LEMASTER are:

    1. LESSIE M. BLANTON, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky (deceased), m. (1) (unknown first name) GEARHART, m. (2) (unknown first name) BRIGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lessie M. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Rosana Lemaster.
    2. TESSIE BLANTON, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JIVIDEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tessie Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Rosana Lemaster.
    3. CLOA ETHEL BLANTON, b. 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky (deceased), m. (unknown first name) GAMBLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clara E. Blanton was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Lemaster.
    4. WAYNE BLANTON, b. 1937, Kentucky.
    5. RUTH E. BLANTON, b. 1938, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HUFFMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth E. Blanton was born in Greenup County to Rose Lemaster.
    6. FRANCES L. BLANTON, b. January 25, 1940, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. January 7, 1982, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. PAUL E. VANVLERAH, son of HENRY J. VANVLERAH and CLIZZIE CLARK, September 3, 1955, Marion, Marion County, Ohio. He was b. October 9, 1934, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, d. February 1, 2006, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, buried in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frances L. Blanton was born January 25, 1940 in Greenup County to Rose Lemaster.
      Information found on findagrave.com, including their obituaries and photos of their headstones (photo 2), shows that Frances L. Blanton VanVlerah lived from 1940 to 1982, and was buried in Marion Cemetery in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, and that Paul E. VanVlerah lived from October 9, 1934 to February 1, 2006, and was buried in the same cemetery.
      According to her obituary, Frances L. Blanton VanVlerah (age 41), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blanton, was born January 25, 1940 in Ashland, Kentucky, died on a Thursday in Community MedCenter Hospital, and was buried in Marion Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Paul E. VanVlerah, whom she married on September 3, 1955 in Marion; 3 sons, Gae Edward VanVlerah (of Wyoming), Jeffrey Allen VanVlerah (Wyoming), and Henry James VanVlerah (Corpus Christi, Texas); 2 daughters, Penny Lyn VanVlerah (Marion) and Crystal Sue VanVlerah (at home); her mother, Mrs. Frank Blanton; 1 brother, Wayne Blanton (Napoleon); 5 sisters, Mrs Ruth Huffman (Marion), Tessie Jividen (Marion), Cloaethel Gambill (Napoleon), Ella Sue Reeves (Russell, Kentucky), and Lessie Gearhart (Nevada); and 2 grandchildren.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Frances L. Vanvlerah was born about 1941 in Kentucky, and died January 7, 1982 in Community Medical Center in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 41. She was married and living in Marion at the time of her death.
      According to his obituary, Paul E. VanVlerah (age 71), son of Henry J. and Clizzie Clark VanVlerah, served in the National Guard for 3 years. He was born October 9, 1934 in Marion, and died February 1, 2006 at home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances L. Blanton VanVlerah. They were married on September 3, 1955. He was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Martin VanVlerah; and 1 sister, Ruth Kuba. He was survived by his second wife, Linda Sue Cline VanVlerah; 3 sons, Ed (JoAnne) VanVlerah (of Marion), Jeff (Nita) VanVlerah (Gillette, Wyoming), and Henry VanVlerah (Columbus); 2 daughters, Penny (Steve) Allen (Marion) and Crystal VanVlerah (Marion); 1 brother, Delbert VanVlerah (Oakwood); 3 sisters, Marjorie Moore (LaRue), Wilma Lahr (Marion), and Dorothy [no last name given] (Cardington); 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
    7. ELLA SUE BLANTON (deceased), m. (unknown first name) REEVES.






WAYNE RICE, son of ULYSSES SIMPSON GRANT "GRANT" RICE and LUSINA CAUDILL, was born April 2, 1898 in Kentucky, died September 24, 1986 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Grant Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LILLIE ANN COLLINS, daughter of WILLIAM B. COLLINS and CARRIE HOWARD, about 1920. She was born October 19, 1899 in Kentucky, died January 10, 1974 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Grant Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 184 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Wayne Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Grant Rice in Oil Springs, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Grant Rice, and that he was born April 2, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstone (photo 2) shows that Wayne Rice lived from April 2, 1898 to September 24, 1986, and was buried in Grant Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Lillie Rice lived from October 19, 1901 to January 10, 1974, and was buried in the same cemetery.

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

Funeral Services were held Saturday, September 27, for Wayne Rice, 88, Of Oil Springs.

Mr. Rice died September 24, in Our Lady of Bellfonte Hospital at Russell.

He was born April 2, 1898, in Johnson County, the son of Dr. Grant and Sina Caudill Rice. He was a retired merchant and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church.

His wife Lillie Collins Rice preceded him in death.

Surviving are three sons, Ernest Forrest Rice of Ashland, Hubert Rice of Ocean City, Md, and William G Rice of Albion, Pa; a daughter, Mary Coppock of Fairborn, Ohio; a brother, Carl Rice of Oil Springs; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, in Jones Preston Funeral Home Chapel with Phillip Potter officiating.

Burial was in the Rice Family Cemetery at Oil Springs.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wayne Rice was born April 2, 1898, and died in September of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wayne Rice died September 24, 1986 in Greenup County at the age of 88. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Lillie Collins Rice (age 73), daughter of the late Carrie Howard Collins and William Collins, was born October 19, 1900, died January 10, 1974 after an illness of several weeks, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her father; her husband, Wayne Rice; 3 sons, Forest Rice (of Catlettsburg), Hobart Rice (Ocean City, Maryland), and William Rice (Albain, Pennsylvania); 1 daughter, Mrs. Mary Coppock (Fairborn, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Beulah Throwley (Owensboro); 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillie Rice died January 10, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 73.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Wayne Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to Wayne's parents.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Wayne Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a district superintendant for an oil refinery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), Ernest F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and William G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Wayne Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a foreman for Ashland Oil Company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 39), Forest (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of WAYNE RICE and LILLIE COLLINS are:

    1. ERNEST FOREST RICE, b. November 14, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 13, 2011, Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, buried in Acworth, Cobb County, Georgia, m. EDRA ELMA ARNETT.
    2. HUBERT RICE, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EUGENIA CONLEY.
    3. WILLIAM G. RICE, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilham G. Rice was born in Johnson County to Lillie Collins.
    4. MARY P. RICE, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COPPOCK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marry P. Rice was born in Johnson County to Lillian Collins.






JESSE BLANTON, son of FLORENCE SLUSHER and ALBERT BLANTON, was born about 1908 in Kentucky, died February 19, 1968 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rude Cemetery in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married IDA MAY KIMBLER, daughter of NEWTON KIMBLER and LAURA BELL SPILLMAN, September 8, 1933. She was born August 19, 1914 in Kentucky, died October 26, 1993 in Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Rude Cemetery in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Although Jesse Blanton's headstone and Kentucky death record transcripts show that Jesse Blanton was born in 1912, he's 2 years old in the 1910 census, and he's 2 years older than his sister, Virgie, in the 1920 census, and birth records show that she was born September 11, 1911.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Daniel Kimbler was born July 21, 1913 in Carter County to Laura Spillman, Johnny Kimbler was born February 18, 1919 in Carter County to Laura Spillman, Mary A. Kimbler was born June 12, 1922 in Lewis County to Laura Spillman, and Betty J. Kimble was born July 12, 1929 in Greenup County to Laura Spillman. Betty is listed as "Stella" in the 1930 census.

According to his death certificate, Newton Kimbler died March 17, 1932 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Accidently struck by cut of cars in car yard in Russell." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 1875, his marital status as married, his wife as Laura Kimbler, his parents as Joseph Kimbler (b. Kentucky) and Alice Lorea Diller [hard to read], the informant as Laura Kimbler, and the burial place as Rude Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Daniel B. Kimbler died July 21, 1913 in Buffalo, Carter County, Kentucky, and no cause of death is listed. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as July 21, 1913, his parents as Newton Kimbler (b. Kentucky) and Lary Bell Spellman (birthplace is blank), and the burial place as McGlone Cemetery.

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Betty J. Kimbler Lewis (age 83), daughter of the late Newton and Laura Spillman Kimbler, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born July 12, 1929, died October 29, 2012 at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, and was buried in Bushnell Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Lewis; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. She was survived by 1 son, Alton (Sammie) Lewis (of Greenup County, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Pamela (Donald) Fleu (Ashland); 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Jesse Blanton lived from 1912 to 1968, and was buried in Rude Cemetery in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Ida M. Blanton lived from 1914 to 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their headstone is also engraved with their marriage date. Both of their parents are also buried in Rude Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jesse Blanton died February 19, 1968 in Greenup County at the age of 56. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ida May Kimbler Blanton was born August 19, 1914 in Kentucky, and died October 26, 1993 in Southview Hospital and Family Health Center in Montgomery County at the age of 79. Her father's surname is listed as Kimbler, her mother's maiden name as Spellman, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 61 (Buffalo) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Newton Kimler is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in the United States, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Moody (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Elisabeth Butler (sister-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 45-16 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Newton Kimble is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a section laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 32, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Laura B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 36), Moodie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ida M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary A. E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Stella C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 43 of the 1940 census for District 45-15 in (Russell) Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Jesse Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #493, he does odd jobs, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 25 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 23), Estel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Florence Blanton (mother, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 60), and Albert Blanton (father, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 62).

    The children of JESSE BLANTON and IDA KIMBLER are:

    1. ESTELL BLANTON, b. 1934, Green County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estell Blanton was born in Green County to Ida Kimbler.
    2. CHARLES BLANTON, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    3. EDDIE BLANTON, b. 1937, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie Blanton was born in Greenup County to Ida Kimbler.
    4. ROBERT L. BLANTON, b. Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert L. Blanton was born in Greenup County to Ida Kimber.






JAMES T. BLANTON, son of JAMES P. BLANTON and SARAH FRANCIS SPRADLIN, was born July 13, 1887 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 27, 1963 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) DORA (unknown last name) about 1906. She was born about 1887 in Kentucky. He married (2) ZORA GIBSON, daughter of MAHALA SAYLOR and FRANK GIBSON, about 1913. She was born February 15, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 13, 1983 in Warren, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When James Blanton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born July 3, 1887 in Ballot, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that James T. Blanton lived from 1887 to 1963, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Zora Blanton lived from 1895 to 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, James T. Blanton (age 75), so of James P. and Frances Spradlin Blanton, was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Oil Springs. He was born July 13, 1877 in Oil Springs, and died January 27, 1963 at the home of his son, Bill Blanton, in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Zora Gibson Blanton; 2 sons, Bill Blanton (of Oil Springs) and Dola Blanton (Lima, Ohio); 6 daughters, Mrs. Sherman Pelphrey (Kooperston, West Virginia), Mrs. Archie Jackson (Swamp Branch), Mrs. Henry Jennings (West Van Lear), Mrs. Irvin Toon (Cincinnati, Ohio), Mrs. George Webster (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Edward Brautigon (Cincinnati, Ohio); 2 brothers, John D. Blanton (Owensboro) and George B. Blanton (Oil Springs); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Arms (Jackson, Michigan) and Mrs. Bruce Litteral (Catlettsburg). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Blanton was born July 13, 1887, and died in January 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, James T. Blanton died January 27, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Zora Blanton was born February 15, 1895, and died in December of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1968 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Zora Blanton was born about 1895 in Kentucky, and died December 13, 1983 in a long-term care facility in Warren, Franklin County, at the age of 88. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Jim Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 23), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to Jim's parents and next to his brother John.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), James Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Zora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Vergie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), Ora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Dola (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to James' sister Cora.

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), G. M. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Zorah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 35), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dolie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pony (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Zula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Beula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), James Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a 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 52 years old. Also listed are Zora (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 45), Vergie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 24), Dollie (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 21), Zullia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Billie Ray (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Joe Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James P. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, no formal education, age 83).

    The children of JIM BLANTON and DORA (unknown last name) are:

    1. EMMA L. BLANTON, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. BASIL J. BLAIR.

    The children of JIM BLANTON and ZORA GIBSON are:

    1. JOHN BLANTON, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    2. VIRGIE BLANTON, b. November 22, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 6, 1982, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARCHIE JACKSON.
    3. OMA MARIE BLANTON, b. July 13, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ara M. Blanton was born July 13, 1917 in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    4. DOLA BLANTON, b. December 26, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dola Blanton was born December 26, 1918 in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    5. LONZIE BLANTON, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lonzie Blanton was born in 1920 in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    6. PONIE BLANTON, b. June 22, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 28, 1931, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Ponie Blanton died February 28, 1931 in Van Lear from bilateral lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as June 22, 1922, his parents as Jim Blanton (b. Johnson County) and Zora Gibson (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Jim Blanton of Van Lear, Kentucky.
    7. ZULA BLANTON, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IRVIN TOON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zula Blanton was born in Johnson County to Zara Gibson.
    8. BEULAH BLANTON, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WEBSTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beulah Blanton was born in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    9. MONA BLANTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mona Blanton was born in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    10. BETTY RUTH BLANTON, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. TAULBEE PENNINGTON.
    11. JOAN BLANTON, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joan Blanton was born in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
    12. ROBERT BLANTON, b. September 25, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1938, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert Blanton was born September 25, 1938 in Johnson County to Zora Gibson.
      According to his death certificate, Robert Blanton died September 30, 1938 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from congenital heart disease. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Jim Blanton (b. Johnson County) and Zora Gibson (b. Johnson County), the informant as Jim Blanton of Van Lear, and the burial place as Oil Springs.






ROBERT TECUMSAH PICKLESIMER, son of WILLIAM ALBERT "ALBERT" PICKLESIMER and ZELDA TRIMBLE, was born November 24, 1908 in Kentucky, died November 28, 1943 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married HESTER RUTH BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH BLAIR and SARAH ANN BLAIR, about 1927. She was born April 4, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1978 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Robert Tecumsah Picklesimer died November 28, 1943 in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a fractured skull, the result of an automobile accident. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 24, 1908, his marital status as married, his wife as Hester Picklesimer (age 37), his occupation as electrician, his parents as Albert Picklesimer (b. Kentucky) and Zelda Picklesimer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Hester Picklesimer of Barnetts Creek, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, Robert T. Picklesimer (age 35) died November 28, 1943, the day after being in an automobile accident with his father. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Hester Blair Picklesimer; and 4 children, Charles Willis, Coralee Fay, William Robert, and Rogert Albert [sic]. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.) According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert L. Picklesimer died November 28, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 35.

According to her obituary, Hester Blair Picklesimer (age 72), daughter of William and Sarah Blair, was a retired employee of Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She was born April 4, 1906 in Johnson County, died September 17, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Picklesimer. She was survived by 3 sons, Millis, Roger, and William Robert (all of Springfield); 1 brother, Dexter Blair (Leander, Kentucky); and 2 sisters [brothers], Connie Blair (Dola, Ohio) and Eschel Blair (Washington Court House, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hester Picklesimer was born April 4, 1906, and died in September of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hester R. Picklesimer was born about 1906, and died September 17, 1978 in a long-term care facility in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 72. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Robert T. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Millis (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). Hester's parents are in house #149.

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), Robert Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's the senior clerk at a cross indexing W.P.A. office, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Hester (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 34), Millis [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Cora Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of ROBERT PICKLESIMER and HESTER BLAIR are:

    1. CHARLES WILLIS PICKLESIMER, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles M. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.
    2. CORALEE FAY PICKLESIMER, b. 1932, Kentucky.
    3. WILLIAM ROBERT PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William R. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.
    4. ROGER ALBERT PICKLESIMER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roger A. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Hester Blair.






KATE SLONE, daughter of MATILDA ANN BLANTON and BUCKNER MONROE "BUCK" SLONE, was born August 12, 1892 in Kentucky, and died March 1, 1986 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. She married HARVEY E. TRENT about 1915. He was born January 23, 1894 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and died September 22, 1973 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Harvey E. Trent was reportedly the son of Ellen Trent, daughter of Harvey Trent and Irene "Rena" Lambert. His name is listed as Harvey Trent in the 1900 census, Harvey Fraley in the 1910 census, and then Harvey Trent after that. Ellen was the sister of Julius Caesar Trent and Loranzo Dow Trent.

When Harvey E. Trent's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Rowan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Elliotsville, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born January 23, 1894 in Rowan County. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Katie Trent was born August 12, 1892, and died in March of 1986. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Katie S. Trent died March 1, 1986 in Rowan County at the age of 93.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harve Trent was born January 23, 1894, and died in September of 1973. His last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harvey Trent died September 22, 1973 in Rowan County at the age of 79.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 116 (Hoggtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Harvey Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in January of 1851 in West Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 31 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Reeny (wife, born in March of 1850 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 31 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 50), Harvy (son, born in 1894 in Kentucky [the month is left blank], age 6), and Mollie (granddaughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 156 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Harvy Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 41 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Rena (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 60), and Harvy Fraley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 231 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Henry Trent is listed as the head of the household for family #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), and Wyrr (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month). They are living under the same roof as Katie's sister, Minnie.

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 103-7 (Haldeman) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Harve Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #245, he's a wheeler in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Kate (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 36), Wyatt (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 years 1 month), and Tilda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 103-8 in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Harve Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a laborer in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Katy (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 46), Lenoard (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of KATIE SLONE and HARVEY TRENT are:

    1. WYATT TRENT, b. October 1, 1915, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wyatt Trent was born October 1, 1915 in Breathitt County to Katie Slone.
    2. MELLA TRENT, b. 1921, Kentucky.
    3. LEONARD TRENT, b. 1922, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lenard Trent was born in Rowan County to Sloan.
    4. MATILDA TRENT, b. 1929, Kentucky.
    5. HELEN TRENT, b. 1930, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Matilda Trent and Helen Trent were possibly the same person. Helen was born in early 1930, prior to the 1930 census.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen Trent was born in Rowan County to Katie Slone.






ROY SPRADLIN, son of RAFE SPRADLIN and HATTIE WATKINS, was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1981 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MABEL POWELL, daughter of ANDREW JACKSON "JACKSON" POWELL and ZELLA (unknown last name), about 1928. She was born about 1909 in Ohio, and died February 15, 1983 in Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roy Spradlin was born June 9, 1908, and died in January of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Minford, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roy Spradlin was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1981 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 72. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mabel R. Spradlin was born about 1909 in Ohio, and died February 15, 1983 at home in Scioto County at the age of 74. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 133 (Madison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 12 & 13, 1910), Adrew J. Powell [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #310, he's a farmer, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Zella (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 38), Lewis (son, born in Ohio, age 20), Dora (son [sic], born in Ohio, age 17), Earnest (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Vern (son, born in Ohio, age 7), Virgil (son, born in Ohio, age 5), Victor (son, born in Ohio, age 3), and Mabel (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 3 months).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 130 (Harrison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 24, 1920), Andrew J. Powell is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a tie maker in the cross tie industry, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Zella (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 47), Vern (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Virgil (son, born in Ohio, age 14), Victor (son, born in Ohio, age 12), and Mabel (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 73-10 (Harrison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 7, 1930), Jackson Powell is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's not working, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, first married at age 22, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Zella (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 24, age 58), Victor (son, married, mechanic in an auto garage, born in Ohio, first married at 22, age 22), Roy Spradlin (son-in-law, married, pipefitter in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), Mabel Spradlin (daughter, married, born in Ohio, first married at 19, age 21), and Roy L. Spradlin (grandson, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 73-7 (Harrison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Roy Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's a pipefitter in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, born in Ohio, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 31), Roy Lee (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Bettie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Mona (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), and Zella Powell (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Ohio, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 68).

    The children of ROY SPRADLIN and MABEL POWELL are:

    1. ROY LEE SPRADLIN, b. 1929, Ohio.
    2. BETTY SPRADLIN, b. 1931, Ohio.
    3. MONA SPRADLIN, b. 1936, Ohio.
    4. JERRY MARVIN SPRADLIN, b. Minford, Scioto County, Ohio, m. DANA RAE JACKSON, daughter of THOMAS JACKSON and OPAL COSLET. She was b. Denton, Fergus County, Montana.
      Notes: According to their marriage certificate, Jerry Marvin Spradlin (b. Minford, Ohio,), son of Roy Spradlin and Mabel Powell, married Dana Rae Jackson (b. Denton, Montana), daughter of Thomas Jackson and Opal Coslet.






DOSHIA ANN BLAIR, daughter of ALAMANDER BLAIR and ARTELIA "TELIA" BLAIR, was born in September of 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 18, 1972 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CONROY TRIMBLE, son of JOSEPH HARMON TRIMBLE and FLORENCE IDA PICKLESIMER, about 1916. He was born November 28, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 7, 1971 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Conroy Trimble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he was married, and that he was born November 28, 1896 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Doshia Blair Trimble (age 75), daughter of Alamander and Artelia Blair, was born in September of 1897 in Johnson County, died September 18, 1972 at the home of her son, Kermit Trimble, in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband, Conroy Trimble, in 1971. She was survived by 3 sons, Kermit Trimble, Clifford Trimble (of Ashland), and Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Chloe Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Kathaleen Colvin (Leander, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Prater Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), Gay Blair (London), and Wayne Blair (Oil Springs); 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Doshia Trimble died September 18, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

According to his obituary, Conroy Trimble (age 75), son of the late Joe H. and Florence Caudill Trimble and a retired carpenter, was born in Johnson County, died August 7, 1971 at home in Barnetts Creek, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Doshia Blair Trimble; 4 sons, Kermit Trimble (of Barnetts Creek), Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), Clifford Trimble (Ashland), and Leroy Trimble (Hamilton, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Chloie Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Kathaleen Colvin (Leander); several brothers and sisters, McCoy Trimble (Huntington, West Virginia), Palmer Trimble (Gallipolis, Ohio), Swanellee Trimble (Huntington, West Virginia), Mrs. Lillian Dick (Huntington, West Virginia), Mrs. Lilia Arrowood (Wayne, West Virginia), and Mrs. Lola Puckett (South Point, Ohio); 19 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Conroy Trimble was born November 28, 1895, and died in July of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Adams, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Conroy Trimble 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 24 years old. Also listed are Doshie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Kermit (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Cloa Bell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Conroy Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a general electrician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dosh (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 32), Kermit H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Chloie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Kenneth A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clifford E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months), and Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

    The children of DOSHIA BLAIR and CONROY TRIMBLE are:

    1. KERMIT H. TRIMBLE, b. July 24, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 1996, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGIE CAUDILL.
    2. CHLOIE BELL TRIMBLE, b. September 27, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1999, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WILLIAM A. CAUDILL, m. (2) BUELL DOW BLANTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chloie B. Trimble was born September 27, 1918 in Johnson County to Doscie Blair.
      According to her obituary, Chloie Trimble Blanton (age 80), daughter of the late Conroy and Doshia Ann Blair Trimble, was born September 27, 1918 in Barnetts Creek, died July 9, 1999 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Caudill Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, William A. "Bill" Caudill and Buell Dow Blanton. She was survived by 2 sons, Eldon Caudill (of Oil Springs) and Phillip Caudill (Oil Spring); 1 daughter, Linda Blair (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Kenneth Trimble (River); 1 sister, Kathleen Colvin (Leander); 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. KENNETH ARCHER TRIMBLE, b. December 12, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 2002, River, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY BIGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kennith Trimble was born December 12, 1921 in Johnson County to Docie Blair.
      According to his obituary, Elder Kenneth Archer Trimble (age 80), son of the late Conroy and Doshia Blair Trimble, was born December 21, 1921 in Johnson County, died February 21, 2002, at his River residence, and was buried in Trimble Family Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Mary Biggs Trimble; 1 daughter, Helen Kay Castle (of River); 1 sister, Kathleen Colvin (Leander); 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren;. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. KATHLEEN TRIMBLE, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COLVIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cathleen Trimble was born in Johnson County to Dochia Blair.
    5. CLIFFORD ELDON TRIMBLE, b. September 3, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1995, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DORIS PRICE.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Clifford Eldon Trimble (age 68), son of the late Conroy and Doshie Ann Blair Trimble, was a veteran of World War II and worked at the hot strip mill in Armco. He was born September 3, 1926 in Johnson County, died July 27, 1995 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland. He was survived by his wife, Doris Price Trimble; 2 sons, Stanley Berry Trimble (of Huntington, West Virginia) and Stewart Lee Trimble (Ashland); 1 daughter, Melanie Bingham (Okinawa, Japan); 2 brothers, Kermit Trimble (Barnetts Creek) and Kenneth Trimble (Oil Springs); 2 sisters, Chloie Blanton (Oil Springs) and Kathleen Colvin (Leander); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. LEROY TRIMBLE, b. July 14, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 1, 1972, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAULA MATHEWS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leroy Trimble was born July 14, 1928 in Johnson County to Deshia Blair.
      According to his obituary, Leroy Trimble (age 43), son of Doshia Blair and the late Conroy Trimble, was a resident of Hamilton, Ohio, and was employed by the Cincinnati Enquirer as a proofreader at the time of his death. He was born August 14, 1928 in Barnetts Creek, died August 1, 1972 after a sudden illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Paula Mathews Trimble; 1 son, Randy Trimble (of Hamilton, Ohio); 1 daughter, Peggy Trimble (Hamilton); 3 brothers, Kermit Trimble (Barnetts Creek), Kenneth Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), and Clifford Trimble (Ashland); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Chloie Blanton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Catherine Colvin (Leander). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Leroy Trimble was born about 1929, and died August 1, 1972 in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 43. He was married at the time of his death.






MILLARD V. CONLEY, son of JAMES HAYDEN CONLEY and CYNTHIA ELLEN RICE, was born August 16, 1864 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 9, 1944 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Millard Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LOUISA JOHNSON, daughter of WILLIAM H. JOHNSON and ARMINTA SOWARDS, August 13, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 3, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 28, 1936 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Millard Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on pages 461 & 489 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Millard V. Conley married Lou Johnson, daughter of William H. Johnson, and that their children were Roy Conley (killed in the West), Buell Conley (died of typhoid fever), Dr. Evert Conley (married in Louisville, living in Cleveland), Carmel Conley, Brooks Conley (married a Meade), Norma Conley ("married Charles ?"), and Opal Conley (died young).

Millard Conley's brother, John, married Louisa Johnson's sister, Helen.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Millard F. Conley (age 23) married Louisa Johnson (age 21) on August 13, 1887 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website, along with photos of their headstone, shows that Millard V. Conley lived from August 16, 1864 to January 9, 1946, and was buried in Millard Conley Cemetery, and that Louisa Conley lived from January 3, 1865 to December 28, 1935 [1936], and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Millard V. Conley died January 9, 1944 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from colon cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 16, 1864, his wife as Louise Johnson Conley (deceased), his occupation as farmer, his parents as J. Hayden Conley (b. Kentucky) and Ellen Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Brook Conley of Paintsville, and the burial place as Staffordsville.

According to his obituary, Millard V. Conley (age 79), son of James Haden and Ellen Rice Conley, died January 9, 1944 in Rock House from pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Johnson Conley, 8 years prior, and was survived by 3 sons, Dr. Everett Conley (of Cleveland, Ohio), Brook Conley (Staffordsville), and Leck Conley (Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Carmel Treadway (Springfield, Missouri) and Mrs. Norma Ferguson; 4 brothers, Lindsey Conley (Ashland), Fonzo Conley (Staffordsville), Charlie Conley (Staffordsville), and Frank J. Conley (Paintsville); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Louise Reynolds (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Genoa Conley (Staffordsville), Mrs. Virgie Turner (Paintsville), and Mrs. Sola Primble (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Millard V. Conley died January 9, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 79. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Louisa Johnson Conley died December 28, 1936 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchial asthma. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as January 3, 1866, her marital status as married, her husband as Millard V. Conley, her parents as William H. Johnson (b. Kentucky) and Arminta Sowards (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank J. Conley of Paintsville, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to her obituary, Louisa Johnson Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Johnson and a native of Johnson County, died at home near Staffordsville on December 28, 1936 after an illness of several months. She suffered from bronchial asthma and was survived by her husband; 3 sons, Dr. Everett Conley (Cleveland), Brook Conley (at home) and Leek Conley (at home); 2 daughters, Mrs. Carmel Treadway (Levenworth, Kansas) and Mrs. Norman [Norma] Ferguson (at home); 3 brothers, Mason Johnson, Colfax Johnson, and Bob Johnson; and 4 sisters, Mrs. Alice Rice , Mrs. Helen Conley, Mrs. Dora Home [Dora Johnson Horne], and Mrs. Callie Little [Callie Johnson Little]. Preceding her in death were 2 sons, Roy and Buel Conley, and a daughter, Ora Delpha. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Louisa Conley died December 28, 1936 in Johnson County at the age of 70.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Millard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in August of 1884 [1864] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 34), Roy (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Buel Nelson (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Everet (son, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Carmel (daughter, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3. They are living next to Millard's parents.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Millard V. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 44), Roy (son, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Carmal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Brookie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Leckie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), M. V. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Brookey (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Leck (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Normy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Millard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 64), and Leck (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26). They are living next to son Brooks.

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Millard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 75 years old. Also listed is Leck (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 36). They are living next to son Brooks.

    The children of MILLARD CONLEY and LOUISA JOHNSON are:

    1. ROY CONLEY, b. July 1888, Kentucky.
      Notes: Roy Conley did not marry.
    2. BUEL NELSON CONLEY, b. April 1890, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
      Notes: Roy Conley did not marry.
    3. EVERETT VIRGIL CONLEY, b. November 14, 1892, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1948, Chandler Camps, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GRACE L. REXROAT.
    4. CARMEL CONLEY, b. October 1896, Kentucky, d. 1988, buried in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky m. THOMAS R. TREADWAY.
    5. OPAL CONLEY.
      Notes: Opal Conley died young.
    6. BROOKS LESTER CONLEY, b. September 3, 1900, Kentucky, d. March 27, 1996, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LURA ALICE MEADE.
    7. NORMA V. CONLEY, b. August 11, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 29, 1983, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES WESLEY FERGUSON.
    8. LECK CONLEY, b. July 20, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 1982, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Leck Conley (age 79), son of Millard and Louisa Johnson Conley, was born July 20, 1903 in Johnson County, died November 18, 1982 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by a brother, Brook Conley (of Staffordsville); and 2 sisters, Norma Ferguson (Staffordsville) and Carmel Fredway (Baton Rouge, Louisiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    9. ORA DELPHA CONLEY.






ALMA LITTERAL, daughter of MINNIE RAMEY and DANIEL LITTERAL, was born March 25, 1904 in Kentucky. She married JAMES GARFIELD COLLINS, son of SANFORD COLLINS and ELIZABETH GEORGE, about 1925. He was born March 15, 1894 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 9, 1944 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Garfield Collins was the brother of William L. Collins and John M. Collins.

According to Kentucky birth records, Alma Litteral, daughter of Dan Litteral and Minnie Ramey, was born March 25, 1904 in Kentucky.

When Garfield Collins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Riceville, that he was single, that his prior military service was being a private in the infantry, and that he was born March 15, 1894 in Oil Springs, Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Garfield Collins died October 9, 1944 in Riceville from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as March 15, 1894, his marital status as married, his wife as Alma Collins [age 48], his parents as Sanford Collins (b. Johnson County) and Elizabeth George (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Alma Collins of Riceville.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), Sanford Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in March of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 29 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in March of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 9 are still living, age 50), McClellan (son, born in May of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Arty (daughter, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Shelvey (son, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Elzey (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Benjamine (son, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Cynthia A. (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Garfield (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Sanford Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #135, no occupation is listed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 7 are still living, age 56), Shelvy (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Benjamin H. (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 20), and James G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 30 & 31, 1920), Sanford Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #128, no occupation, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65), Benjamin H. (son, single, works for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 28), and Garfield (son, single, works for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Garfield Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 31, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 26), and James D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of ALMA LITTERAL and GARFIELD COLLINS are:

    1. JAMES D. COLLINS, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Collins was born in Johnson County to Alma Litteral.
    2. JOSEPHINE E. COLLINS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josephine E. Collins was born in Johnson County to Alma Litteral.
    3. JOY L. COLLINS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joy L. Collins was born in Johnson County to Alma Litteral.






ETTA L. RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born July 8, 1925 in Kentucky, and died August 1, 1982 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (1) EZRA ANTHONY COX, son of JAMES H. COX and NANCY ALICE FYFFE. He was born March 12, 1896 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died July 29, 1940 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fyffe Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County. She married (2) BUCK KEETON.

Notes: Etta Rigsby's sister, Rissie, married Ezra Anthony Cox's brother, Ora.

James H. Cox (1862-1940) was the brother of William Riley Cox, Sarah Brillo Cox, John Allen Cox, Eliza J. Cox, Martha Belle "Belle" Cox, and Victoria A. Cox. His parents are listed as Willie Cox and Manda Cox on his death certificate.

Nancy Alice Fyffe's (1872-1927) maiden name was confirmed by using the census reports and by finding her death certificate. She was the daughter of John F. and Martha Slusher Fyffe.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Etta Keeton was born July 8, 1924, and died in August of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Etta L. Keeton died August 1, 1982 in Morgan County at the age of 58.

According to his death certificate, Ezra Anthony Cox died July 29, 1940 in Ophir, Morgan County, from a cerebral apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ophir, his birth date as March 12, 1896, his marital status as married, his wife as Etta Cox, his occupation as farmer, his parents asa J. H. Cox (b. Virginia) and Alice Fyffe (b. Kentucky), the informant as R. P. Cox of Ophir, and the burial place as Fyffe Cemetery in Ophir.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ezra A. Cox died July 29, 1940 in Morgan County at the age of 44.

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Jeams Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a farmer, born in October of 1862 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 8 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy A. (wife, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 28), John T. [John Thurman] (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Ezra A. (son, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Henry (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), James H. Fyffe [mistake] is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 37), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ezra (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Alice's parents.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), James H. Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Ezra (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Henry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Robert (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Thurman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), James Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Thurman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 35), Ezra (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 33), Martha J. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 25), Martin (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Bessie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of ETTA RIGSBY and BUCK KEETON are:

    1. CLIFFORD R. KEETON, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clifford R. Keeton was born in Boyd County to Etta Rigsby.
    2. HOBART KEETON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Leslie H. Keeton who was born in Boyd County to an Etta Rigsby. This was possibly Hobart Keeton.
    3. MICHAEL E. KEETON, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Michael E. Keeton was born in Jefferson County to Etta Rigsby.
    4. MITCHELL KEETON.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






JAMES EDWARD "EDWARD" CONLEY, son of MOSES A. CONLEY and SARAH BRILLO COX, was born November 28, 1875 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He married SARAH JANE WILLIAMS, daughter of JESSE DANIEL "DANIEL" WILLIAMS and REBECCA JANE COX, about 1896. She was born December 13, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 9, 1946 in Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hutchinson Cemetery in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, James E. Conley was born November 28, 1875 in Morgan County. His father's name is listed as Moses A. Conley and his mother's maiden name is listed as Cock.

When James Edward Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he stated that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Sarah Jane Conley of Crockett, Morgan County, and that he was born November 28, 1875. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair. The place where the card was filled out is unreadable, but the transcript says it was Elliott County. James lists his address as Crockett, Morgan County.

According to Social Security record transcripts, James Eddie Conley was born November 28, 1875 in Elkfork, Kentucky. His parents are listed as Mossas Conley and Serrah Cox.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Jane Williams Conley died May 9, 1946 in Isonville, Elliott County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as December 13, her age as 67, her marital status as married, her husband as J. E. Conley (age 70), her parents as Daniel Williams (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Cox (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mary Barker of Crockett, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hutchenson Cemetery [sic].

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Sarah Jane Conley was buried in Hitchinson Cemetery in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1900), Edward Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 4 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in December of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 21), and Stella (daughter, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 36 (Precinct 3) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Eddie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in the United States, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 31), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9) Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ervin (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mary F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 75 (Newcomb) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 17 - 19, 1920), James E. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Sarrah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ervan (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ester (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Luther H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Annie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month [hard to read]).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 32-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), James E. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20), and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 51), Ester (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Blanche (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 32-5 in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Eddie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 61), Blanch (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Dorthy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of EDWARD CONLEY and SARAH CANTRELL are:

    1. STELLA CONLEY, b. April 1897, Kentucky.
    2. WILLIE CONLEY, b. 1901, Kentucky.
    3. MILLARD CONLEY, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    4. ELLA CONLEY, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    5. ERVIN CONLEY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    6. MARY F. CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    7. MANDY ESTER "ESTER" CONLEY, b. November 4, 1911, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mandy E. Conley was born November 4, 1911 in Elliott County to Sarah Williams.
    8. LUTHER H. CONLEY, b. November 28, 1913, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. March 16, 1927, Newcomb, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Luther Conley died March 16, 1927 in Newcomb, Elliott County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as November 28, 1913, his parents as Eddie Conley (b. Morgan County) and Sary Jane Williams (b. Morgan County), the informant as Enoch Lewis of Eldridge, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hutchenson Cemetery [sic].
    9. IMA CONLEY, b. April 15, 1916, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. August 20, 1917, Newcomb, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ima Conley was born April 15, 1916 in Elliott County to S. Williams.
      According to her death certificate, Ima Conley died August 20, 1917 in Newcomb, Elliott County, Kentucky, from acute dysentery. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Elliott County, her birth date as April 15, 1916, her parents as Eddie Conley (b. Morgan County) and Sarah Williams (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Millard Conley of Crockett, Kentucky.
    10. ANNA A. CONLEY, b. November 22, 1918, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Conley was born November 22, 1918 in Elliott County to Sarah Williams.
    11. BLANCHE CONLEY, b. 1921, Kentucky.
    12. ALICE DOROTHY CONLEY, b. 1923, Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alice Conley was born in Elliott County to Sarah Williams.






FARMER PICKLESIMER, son of AMANDA JANE CONLEY and ISAAC J. "BUD" PICKLESIMER, was born March 10, 1901 in Kentucky, died July 3, 1990 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Boyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) MAGGIE SELLARDS, daughter of FLOYD SELLARDS and ELLA JAYNE. She was born about 1907 in Kentucky. He married (2) HADDIE (unknown last name). He married (3) ELOUISE (unknown last name). Maggie Sellards married (2) EDWIN MORRIS TAYLOR.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ora Sellards was born March 16, 1912 in Magoffin County to Ella Jaynes, and Lottie Sellards was born December 27, 1914 in Magoffin County to Ella Jayne.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin M. Taylor was born in 1929 in Boyd County to Maggie Sellards.
According to World War II U.S. Army enlistment record transcripts, Farmer Picklesimer was born about 1901 in Kentucky, and enlisted in the Army on July 14, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was a photographer, divorced, he had a grammar school education, and he was living in Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Farmer Picklesimer lived from March 10, 1901 to July 3, 1990, and was buried in Howard Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Elouise Picklesimer lived from 1927 to 2005, and was buried in the same cemetery. Farmer has another grave marker that shows that he was a private in the U.S. Army in World War II.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Farmer Picklesimer was born March 10, 1901, and died July 3, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Farmer Picklesimer died July 3, 1990 in Boyd County at the age of 89. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to V.A. death record transcripts, Farmer Picklesimer was born March 10, 1901, and died July 3, 1990. He enlisted on July 28, 1942, and was released on October 27, 1942.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Loyd Sellars is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 20), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Rollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Floyd Sellards is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Bud Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a garden farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Farmer (son, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 30), and John E. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Morris Taylor is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a driller for the gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 32, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), and Edwin M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Farmer Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #284, he's a photographer with his own studio, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Haddie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 38), and John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 14-9 (Marcellus) in Cass County, Michigan (dated April 11, 1940), Earl Prather is listed as the head of the household for house #267, he's not working, born in West Virginia, he was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in West Virginia, she was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 1 year of college, age 35), Sarah Mae (daughter, born in Michigan, age 2), Edwin M. Taylor (lodger, married, oil well driller, born in Kentucky, he was living in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 46), Maggie S. Taylor (lodger's wife, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, no formal education, age 33), and Edwin M. Taylor Jr. (lodger's son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The child of FARMER PICKLESIMER and MAGGIE SELLARDS is:

    1. JOHN H. PICKLESIMER, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Picklesimer was born in Johnson County to Maggie Sellards.






SARAH ALICE MCBRIDE BLAIR, daughter of KENNETH RAY BLAIR and MICHELE MAUREEN "MICKI" MCBRIDE, married JEFFERY GAITHER.

    The children of SARAH BLAIR and JEFFERY GAITHER are:

    1. JEFFERY CHRISTOPHER "J. C." GAITHER.
    2. KARA MICHELE GAITHER.
    3. JACOB ALAN GAITHER.
    4. JAXSON RAY GAITHER.
    5. KILEY JO GAITHER.

    (This information comes from Kenneth Ray Blair)






BEECHER PHIPPS, son of MINNIE SALYER and GEORGE WASHINGTON PHIPPS, was born in 1902 in Kentucky, died in 1954, and is buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. He married ELIZA J. (unknown last name) about 1920. She was born in 1900 in Kentucky, died October 17, 1960 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Beecher Phipps lived from 1902 to 1954, and was buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, and that Eliza J. Phipps lived from 1900 to 1960, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Eliza J. Phipps was born about 1901, and died October 17, 1960 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 59. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 156 (Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 16, 1920), there is an Eliza Ramey who's probably the Eliza Ramey being researched here. She's a maid and a cook for an Oscar Wilburn family (in house #268), she's single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 20 years old.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 73-13 (Morgan Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1930), Beacher Phipps is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a laborer on a truck farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Eliza J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 30), Donald R. (son, born in Ohio, age 8), Alma M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Greenville (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Walter S. (son, born in Ohio, age 7 months [hard to read]). They are living next to Beecher's parents.

    The children of BEECHER PHIPPS and ELIZA J. (unknown last name) are:

    1. DONALD R. PHIPPS, b. 1922, Ohio.
    2. ALMA M. PHIPPS, b. 1924, Ohio.
    3. GREENVILLE PHIPPS, b. 1928, Ohio.
    4. WALTER S. PHIPPS, b. 1929, Ohio.






PAULINE VANHOOSE, daughter of NANNIE CONLEY and NATHAN VANHOOSE, was born about 1921 in Kentucky. She married EARL PHILLIPS. He was born about 1916 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 36-18A (Estil-Glo) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Nathan Vanhoose is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 36), Blanche (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Magoline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Betty Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Earl Phillips (son-in-law, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 24), Pauline Phillips (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 19), and Patrica Ann Phillips [sic] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The child of PAULINE VANHOOSE and EARL PHILLIPS is:

    1. PATRICIA ANN PHILLIPS, b. 1938, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patricia A. Phillips was born in Floyd County to Pauline Vanhoose.






SOLON C. CONLEY, son of MASON CONLEY and MAHALA A. COLVIN, was born August 2, 1906 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1972 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky. He married ALICE M. CASTLE, daughter of ROSCOE "ROSS" CASTLE and LAVADA "VADA" MUSIC. She was born about 1910 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Roscoe Castle (parents b. Johnson County, age 20) married Vatie Music (parents b. Johnson County, age 15) on October 1, 1907 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Lavada Music Castle, daughter of the late John Wesley and Mary Ellen Castle Music, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 8, 1893, died January 5, 1959 in a local hospital following a heart attack suffered 11 days prior, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thealka. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Castle; and 1 son, George Castle. She was survived by 2 sons, James Ira Castle (of Ypsilanti, Michigan) and Ross Castle (Ypsilanti); 3 daughters, Mrs. Alice Conley (Ypsilanti), Mrs. Katherine Dale (Sitka, Kentucky), and Mrs. Irene Ray (Paintsville); her step-mother, Mrs. Julia Music (McDowell, West Virginia); 1 brother, A. L. Music (Columbus, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Bessie Carroll (Willard, Ohio); and 2 step-sisters, Mrs. Brida Castle (McDowell) and Mrs. Lydia Huskey (Tennessee). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, George Castle (age 37), son of Lavada Music Castle and the late Ross Castle, was a former resident of Johnson County, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He "was killed instantly in a slate fall in a mine at Wayland Thursay night, September 30 [1948]." He was survived by his wife, Lillian Frisby Castle; 8 children; 2 brothers, James Ira Castle (of Wayland) and Ross Castle Jr. (U.S. Army in Battle Creek, Michigan); 3 sisters, Mrs. Solon Conley (Pond Creek), Mrs. Raymond Dale (Sitka, Kentucky), and Mrs. Irene Marrs (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Solon Conley was born August 2, 1906, and died in August of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Solon C. Conley died August 5, 1972 in Pike County at the age of 66. He was living in Pike County at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Rosco Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a miner working for the North East Coal Company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Vadie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 17), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Lydia Castle (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 59), Lena (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Andy Lewis (boarder, married, miner working for the North East Coal Company, born in Ohio, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, 2nd marriage, age 42).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Ross Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Vada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Ross Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Lyda (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7 & 8, 1940), Solon Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #305, he's a check weighman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), Betty Hellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elberta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Clerance (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), William Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Robert David (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). Solon's brother Troy is in house #310.

    The children of SOLON CONLEY and ALICE CASTLE are:

    1. BETTY HELEN CONLEY, b. April 27, 1927, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 13, 2002, m. (unknown first name) DOVE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty H. Conley was born April 27, 1927 in Johnson County to Alice Castle.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Betty Helen Conley Dove was born April 27, 1927 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 13, 2002. Her parents are listed as Solon Conley and Alice M. Castle.
    2. ELBERTA CONLEY, b. 1929, Kentucky.
    3. CLARENCE ALLEN CONLEY, b. June 10, 1932, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 1987.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence A. Conley was born June 10, 1932 in Johnson County to Alice Castle.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Clarence Allen Conley was born June 10, 1932 in Paintville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in July of 1987. His parents are listed as Solon C. Conley and Alice M. Castle.
    4. JAMES E. CONLEY, b. December 6, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 1983, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Conley was born December 6, 1934 in Johnson County to Alice Castle.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Conley was born December 6, 1934, and died in May of 1983. He received his Social Security card in 1955-1956 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
    5. WILLIAM MORRIS CONLEY, b. March 7, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 7, 1994.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William M. Conley was born March 7, 1937 in Johnson County to Alice Castle.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, William Morris Conley was born March 7, 1937 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 7, 1994. His parents are listed as Solon Conley and Alice M. Castle.
    6. ROBERT DAVID CONLEY, b. January 7, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1977, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert D. Conley was born January 7, 1939 in Johnson County to Alice Castle.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Conley was born January 7, 1939, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1954-1955 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.






EMMA BLANTON, daughter of ALEXANDER GREEN BLANTON and MARTHA JANE GULLETT, was born December 12, 1885 in Kentucky, died February 14, 1935 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married BARNES G. PATRICK, son of APPERSON E. PATRICK and MARY A. PRATER, about 1906. He was born January 14, 1880 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 30, 1957 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Barnes G. Patrick was the brother of James C. Patrick.

When Barnes Patrick's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Falcon, Magoffin County, that his nearest relative was Emma Patrick of Falcon, and that he was born January 14, 1880. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Emma Patrick died February 14, 1935 in Salyersville from glaucoma with a contributory cause of circulatory collapse. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as December 12, 1885, her marital status as married, her husband as Barnes Patrick, her parents as Green Blanton (b. Kentucky), and Martha Gullett (b. Kentucky), the informant as Payne Patrick of Salyersville, Kentucky, the undertaker as Patrick Prater, and the doctor as Lloyd M. Hall.

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 7 - Burning Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Apperson Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Maranda F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), James C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), George B. (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On pages 10 & 11 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Apperson Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a farmer, born in April of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in November of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 46), George B. (son, born in December of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Hattie (daughter, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Warren (son, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Warrick (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Ollie (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Rollie (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Barnes Patrick 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 4 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Barnes G. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Gorden (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Virie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Payan (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Richman (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Milford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Barnes Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, servant for a private family, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 44), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 21), Payne (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Richmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Milford (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of EMMA BLANTON and BARNES PATRICK are:

    1. GORDON PATRICK, b. June 26, 1908, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1988, Fayette County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Gordon Patrick joined the Army on July 21, 1942 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was single with no dependents and he had a grammer school education.
    2. VIRGIE M. PATRICK, b. November 14, 1909, Kentucky, d. March 9, 2007, Athens County, Ohio, m. CALLOWAY LEWIS CONLEY.
    3. PAYNE PATRICK, b. October 27, 1912, Kentucky, d. December 26, 1943.
    4. FRANK PATRICK, b. February 19, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 2001, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to his obituary, Frank Patrick (age 87), son of the late Barnes and Emma Blanton Patrick, was a World War II veteran. He was born February 19, 1914 in Magoffin County, and died July 20, 2001 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Gordon Patrick, Payne Patrick, Richmond Patrick, Milford Patrick, and Morris Patrick. He was survived by 1 son, Mike Patrick (of Pikeville, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Bessie Manning (Dayton, Ohio) and Virgie Conley (Columbus, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. RICHMOND PATRICK, b. March 17, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 14, 1981, Dublin, Pulaski County, Virginia.
    6. MILFORD PATRICK, b. April 24, 1919, Kentucky, d. April 30, 1996, Nevada.
    7. MORRIS PATRICK, b. May 20, 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 31, 1996, Shasta County, California.
    8. BESSIE PATRICK, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MANNING.






PEARL SUSAN MCGUIRE, daughter of RISSA A. CONLEY and ULYSSES S. GRANT "GRANT" MCGUIRE, was born May 13, 1906 in Kentucky, died November 8, 1997 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and is buried in Sunset Memory Gardens in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. She married JAMES EDGAR MCKINLEY COOPER. He was born July 21, 1904 in Kentucky, died August 3, 1973 in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and is buried in Sunset Memory Gardens in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

Notes: From Susanne Kruge Ingram, daughter of Ruth Maxine McGuire:

I found this info on Aunt Pearl McGuire Cooper and wanted to share it with you.... I remember that it was Edgar Cooper she was married to, but I think he went by Jim. Maybe James was his middle name. It says Befrely was a daughter. I remember it being Beverly. I think Daniel was born around 1946 or so and he was the youngest.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Pearl S. Cooper lived from 1906 to 1997, and was buried in Sunset Memory Gardens in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and that James E. Cooper lived from 1904 to 1973, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearl S. Cooper was born May 13, 1906, and died November 8, 1997. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Pearl Susan Cooper was born May 13, 1906, and died November 8, 1997 in Hillsborough County at the age of 91.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Cooper was born July 21, 1904, and died in August of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, James Cooper was born July 21, 1904, and died August 3, 1973 in Hillsborough County at the age of 69.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 9-7 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 9, 1930), McKinley Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a finisher in a paper mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Elwood (son, born in Ohio, age 8 months).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 94-124 (Dayton) in Montgomery County, Ohio (dated April 10, 1940), James Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a carpenter doing building construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), Rudolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elwood (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Delores Mae (daughter, born in Indiana, age 7), and Ronald (son, born in Indiana, age 2).

    The children of PEARL MCGUIRE and JIM COOPER are:

    1. JAMES RUDOLPH COOPER, b. November 4, 1927, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, b. September 6, 1998.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Cooper was born November 4, 1927 in Boyd County to Pearl McGuire.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, James Rudolph Cooper was born November 4, 1927 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and died September 6, 1998. His parents are listed as James E. Cooper and Pearl S. McGuire.
    2. FLANIOUS ELWOOD COOPER, b. 1930, Ohio.
    3. DELORES MAE COOPER, b. September 23, 1931, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, d. February 13, 2003, m. (1) (unknown first name) ROBBINS, m. (2) (unknown first name) EZZELL.
      Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Delores Mae Cooper Robbins Ezzell was born September 23, 1931 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, and died February 13, 2003. Her parents are listed as James E. Cooper and Pearl S. McGuire, and her name was listed as Delores Mae Cooper in June of 1948, Delores Mae Robbins in August of 1960, as Delores Mae Ezzell in October of 1973, and as Delores M. Robbins on February 25, 2003.
    4. RONALD EDGAR COOPER, b. 1938, Indiana.
    5. BEVERLY ALICE COOPER, b. October 29, 1940, d. April 1, 2008, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, m. (1) (unknown first name) JOHNSON, m. (2) REX L. ANGLIN.
      Notes: According to Florida record transcripts, Beverly Alice Cooper Johnson married Rex L. Anglin on July 9, 1972 in Hillsborough County. They were divorced on March 11, 1980 in Hillsborough County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beverly C. Anglin was born October 29, 1940, and died April 1, 2008. She received her Social Security card in 1955 in Florida, and her last place of residence was in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida.
    6. DANIEL THOMAS COOPER.

    (This information comes from Susanne Kruge Ingram and other sources)






DANIEL EDWIN CONLEY, son of FRANK CONLEY and NORA R. RISNER, was born January 28, 1952 in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey, and died July 28, 1993 in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey. He married ELLA MARIE LAND. She was born November 13, 1948 in Fort Monmouth, Monmouth County, New Jersey, and died January 15, 1994 in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Daniel E. Conley was born January 28, 1952, and died July 8, 1993. He received his Social Security card in 1968 in New Jersey, and his last place of residence was in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Daniel Edwin Conley was born January 28, 1952 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and died July 8, 1993.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, E. Conley was born November 13, 1948, and died in January of 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in New Jersey, and her last place of residence was in Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Marie Ella Land Conley was born November 13, 1948 in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey,and died in January of 1994.

    The child of DANIEL CONLEY and ELLA LAND is:

    1. NORA CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Nora Conley and other sources)






RAYMOND BALDWIN, son of ERNEST RAYMOND "RAY" BALDWIN and DICIE A. HITCHCOCK, was born February 3, 1929 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 29, 1998 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LOVELLA MAE BLAIR, daughter of HOMER BLAIR and PEARLIE CRACE, April 7, 1956. She was born November 16, 1936 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 16, 2009 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lovella Mae Blair was born November 16, 1936 in Johnson County to Pearlie Crace.

According to his obituary, Raymond Baldwin (age 69), son of Ray Baldwin and Dicie Hitchcock Baldwin, was a retired miner, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a resident of Swamp Branch at the time of his death. He was born February 3, 1929 in Johnson County, died April 29, 1998 in King's Daughters Memorial Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Lovella Blair Baldwin, whom he married April 7, 1956; 1 son, Steven Baldwin (of Swamp Branch); 3 daughters, Teresa Conley (Swamp Branch), Pam Lemaster (Swamp Branch), and Vanessa Baldwin (Swamp Branch); 2 brothers, James Baldwin (Leander) and Mitchell Baldwin (Urbana, Ohio); 4 sisters, Okie Caudill (Leander), Mary Louise Blair (Denver, Kentucky), Thelma Daniels (Denver), and Jewell Spradlin (Manassas Virginia); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Lovella Mae Blair (age 72), daughter of the late Homer and Pearlie Crace Blair, was born November 16, 1936 in Johnson County, died October 16, 2009 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Baldwin. She was survived by 1 son, Steven Baldwin (of Swamp Branch); 3 daughters, Teresa Conley (Swamp Branch), Pam McCarty (Swamp Branch), and Vanessa Dutton (Williamsport); 3 brothers, James Blair (Ohio), Melvin Blair (Ohio), and Ernie Blair (West Virginia); 4 sisters, Lillian Conley (Ohio) Josephine Conley (Ohio), Sue Hogan (Ohio), and Ruth Conley (Oil Springs); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of RAYMOND BALDWIN and LOVELLA BLAIR are:

    1. STEVEN BALDWIN.
    2. TERESA BALDWIN, m. STANLEY E. CONLEY, son of JAMES OWEN "BUCK" CONLEY and RUBY EVELYN BLAIR.
    3. PAM BALDWIN, m. (1) (unknown first name) LEMASTER, m. (2) (unknown first name) MCCARTY.
    4. VANESSA BALDWIN, m. (unknown first name) DUTTON.






ALKA G. BROWN, daughter of CORA E. BLANTON and JOHN WESLEY "WESLEY" BROWN, was born September 7, 1901 in Kentucky, died September 24, 1988 in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cave City Cemetery in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky. She married (1) DREW J. MARTIN, son of SCOTT MARTIN and CLARA MILLER, about 1921. He was born September 26, 1888 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died May 8, 1928 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) GEORGE DEWEY "DEWEY" WHITAKER. He was born July 15, 1898, died January 13, 1973 in Hart County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cave City Cemetery in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Drew J. Martin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a bill clerk for C & O Raily Company in Catlettsburg, that he was single, and that he was born September 26, 1888 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

When George Dewey Whitaker's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Barren County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for John Warren Whitaker in Cave City, Barren County, that his closest relative was John Warren Whitaker, and that he was born July 15, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Aka G. Whitaker lived from September 7, 1901 to September 24, 1988, and was buried in Cave City Cemetery in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky, and that Dewey Whitaker lived from July 15, 1898 to January 13, 1973, and was buried in the same cemetery. Dewey was buried with his 2nd wife, Lela.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alka G. Whitaker was born September 7, 1901, and died September 24, 1988. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alka B. Whitaker died September 24, 1988 in Barren County at the age of 87.

According to his death certificate, Drew J. Martin died May 8, 1928 in Baptist General Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "Cardiac Degenereation." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 26, 1888, his marital status as married, his wife as Mrs. Alka Martin, his occupation as restaurant, his parents as Scott Martin (b. Kentucky) and Clara Miller (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ethel Martin of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Van Lear.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Drew J. Martin died May 8, 1928 in Boyd County at the age of 39.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George D. Whitaker died January 13, 1973 in Hart County at the age of 74. He was living in Barren County at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 76 (Dabbins) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Scott Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in March of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Clara (wife, born in May of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 33), Drew B. (son, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Willie L. (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Elizabeth Martin (mother, widowed, born in April of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 55).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 95 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Scott Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a team driver doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Clara (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 43), Drue J. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Jennie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Nora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Wesley Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Cora [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 50), Grace (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Herschel [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Junnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Cathline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Alka Martin (daughter, widowed, does housework, born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 29), D. G. Martin (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and William H. Martin (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months). They are living next to Wesley's brother, Thomas.

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Wesley Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Cora E. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 60), Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Alka G. Martin (daughter, widowed, assistant supervisor for the N.Y.A. project, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 38), D. J. Jr. (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 13), and W. H. (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 12).

    The children of ALKA BROWN and DREW MARTIN are:

    1. DREW J. MARTIN JR., b. April 6, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, c. June 25, 1977, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Drewry J. Martin was born in Johnson County to Alkya Brown.
      According to California death record transcripts, Drew J. Martin was born April 6, 1926 in Kentucky, and died June 25, 1977 in Los Angeles County.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Drew Martin was born April 6, 1926, and died in June of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.
    2. WILLIAM H. MARTIN, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William H. Martin was born in Johnson County to [no first name] Brown.






JOHN H. PICKLESIMER, son of PHOEBE ANN RICE and SAMUEL PICKLESIMER, was born January 2, 1862 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 28, 1943 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) LOUISA C. TRIMBLE, daughter of JAMES TRIMBLE and SARAH HOWES, December 14, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in January of 1865 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 9, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) (unknown) about 1905. He married (3) NAOMI "OMA" TACKETT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 314 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 472 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

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

Sarah Howes Trimble's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificates of 3 of her children, Mary Ellen "Mollie" Trimble Lemaster, Manerva Trimble Lemaster (1867-1921), and Ulysses S. Grant Trimble (1869-1944).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John H. Picklesimer (age 20) married Louisa Trimble (age 17) on December 14, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Jno. H. Pickelsimer died April 28, 1943 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senility complicated by endocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Rowan County, his birth date as January 2, 1862, his marital status as married, his wife as Oma Picklesimer [hard to read], his occupation as farmer, his parents as Samuel Picklesimer (b. Johnson County) and Phoeba Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank Picklesimer of Staffordsville, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, John H. Picklesimer died April 28, 1943 in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Oma Picklesimer; 4 sons, Kelly Picklesimer (of Ohio), Frank Picklesimer (Staffordsville), Ralph Picklesimer (Barnetts Creek), and Jim Picklesimer (Barnetts Creek); 3 daughters, Mrs. Verna Salyer (Ohio), Mrs. Josie Williams (Ohio), and Mrs. Mintie Blair (Ohio); 1 brother, Ben Picklesimer; and 1 sister, Mrs. Celia Rice (Barnetts Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jno H. Pickelsimer died April 28, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 71.

According to Kentucky death records, Lou PSimer (married, b. Johnson County, age 39), daughter of James and Sarah Trimble, died February 9, 1904 in Johnson County from fever.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1870), James Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 54), James Lewis Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 19), Shely A. Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha A. Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary Ellen Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 7), Louisa Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 6), James Ramey Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 5), Manerva Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 4), Ulysses Grant Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Nancy Trimble (born in Kentucky, age 77).

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), James Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 51), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Louisa C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Minerva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), U. G. Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and James S. R. Ramey (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), John Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in January of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Louisa C. (wife, born in January of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 35), Ralph (son, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Araminta (daughter, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Elza (son, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Smith (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), James (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Samuel K. (son, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Josie (daughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Franklin (son, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), John H. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Elzie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Smith (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Kelly (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Arminta Blair (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Bert Blair (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Robert (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Phoebe Picklesimer (mother, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), J. H. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed is Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Elzie Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Glen M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elbert F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Oneida C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and John H. Picklesimer (father, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 68).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), John H. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a minister, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 78 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 60), Beulah Trimble (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 17), and Harry Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 15).

    The children of JOHN PICKLESIMER and LOUISA TRIMBLE are:

    1. RALPH PICKLESIMER, b. March 17, 1885, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1949, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE LOU BLAIR.
    2. ARMINTA "MINTIE" PICKLESIMER, b. November 2, 1886, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1966, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, buried in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, m. ALEXANDER Z. BLAIR.
    3. ELZIE PICKLESIMER, b. October 3, 1888, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1931, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LETTIE REED
    4. SMITH PICKLESIMER, b. September 19, 1890, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 12, 1930, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHLOE MAY REED.
    5. JAMES PICKLESIMER, b. August 9, 1892, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1965, Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio, buried in Houcktown, Hancock County, Ohio, m. BERTHA BLAIR.
    6. SAMUEL KELLY "KELLY" PICKLESIMER, b. September 21, 1893, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 16, 1965, London, Madison County, Ohio, buried in Summerford, Madison County, Ohio, m. EDNA BETHEL "BETHEL" RICE.
    7. JOSEPHINE E. "JOSIE" PICKLESIMER, b. August 1896, Kentucky, m. DAVID WILLIAMS.
    8. FRANKLIN P. PICKLESIMER, b. November 13, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 10, 1979, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ORA MAY CONLEY.
    9. VERNA M. PICKLESIMER, b. 1901, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1969, Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Belle Center, Logan County, Ohio, m. TROY SALYER.
    10. DENZIL PICKLESIMER, b. 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky death records, Denzil PSimer (age 6 months, b. Johnson County), son of John and Lou PSimer, died November 8, 1904 in Johnson County from croup. His name is located right next to his mother's on this document.







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