ERWIN BLANTON, son of MANFORD BLANTON and SOLA JANE WHITT, was born April 30, 1906 in Kentucky, died September 9, 1976 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MYRTLE SPRADLIN, daughter of GEORGE WASHINGTON SPRADLIN and MARTHA FITZPATRICK, April 13, 1928 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born January 27, 1910 in Kentucky, and died October 26, 1982 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
Notes: According to their marriage certificate, Erwin Blanton married Myrtle Spradlin on April 13, 1928 in Salyersville, Kentucky.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Erwin Blanton was born April 30, 1906, and died in September of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Erwin Blanton was born about 1906, and died September 6, 1976 in Southern Ohio Medical Center-Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 70. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.
According to his funeral card, Erwin Blanton lived from April 30, 1906, died September 9, 1976, and was buried in Floral Hills Memory Gardens.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtle Blanton was born January 27, 1910, and died in October of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Myrtle Blanton was born about 1910, and died October 26, 1982 in Southern Ohio Medical Center-Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 72. She was widowed and living in Scioto County at the time of her death.
On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Erwin Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Erwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months), and Agnes (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).
On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Erwin Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in Johnson County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 30), Erwin Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Alien (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Joy Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).
The children of ERWIN BLANTON and MYRTLE SPRADLIN are:
- ERWIN BLANTON JR., b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erwin J. Blanton was born in Johnson County to Myrtle Spradlin.
- AGNES ALENE "ALENE" BLANTON, b. January 17, 1930, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 2013, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) WRIGHT, m. (2) ERLE NEUBECKER. He d. January 14, 1995.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Agnes A. Blanton was born January 17, 1930 in Johnson County to Myrtle Spradlin.
According to her obituary, Alene Blanton Neubecker (age 83), daughter of the late Erwin and Myrtle Spradlin Blanton, was a retired real estate agent. She was born January 17, 1930 in Oil Springs, Kentucky, died February 5, 2013 in Southern Ohio Medical Center, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Franklin Furnace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Erle Neubecker, on January 14, 1995; and 1 brother, Robert Blanton. She was survived by 2 sons, Marty (Cindi) Wright (of Lucasville) and Lindy (Darlene) Wright (Chandler, North Carolina); 1 brother, Erwin Blanton Jr. (Kansas City, Missouri); and 1 sister, Maurice Joy Cremeans [sic] (Wheelersburg, Ohio).
- ROBERT RAY BLANTON., b. October 20, 1931, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 2, 2008, New Boston, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, m. BARBARA MONTGOMERY, April 12, 1975, Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert R. Blanton was born October 20, 1931 in Johnson County to Myrtle Spradlin.
Robert Ray Blanton's obituary (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.): Robert Ray Blanton, 76, of New Boston, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at his residence. Born Oct. 20, 1931, in Van Lear, Ky., the son of the late Erwin and Myrtle Spradlin Blanton, he was a maintenance man for Lone Star Steel in Texas. He had worked at Empire-Detroit Steel in New Boston and Goodyear Atomic Plant in Piketon, and was an Air Force veteran. He loved fishing, building and was a member of Garden City Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday school teacher for many years. Robert loved the Lord and was very active in his church. He was an artist, loved reading and studying God's word daily. He was truly a man of God. Robert was a wonderful husband and will be missed dearly by his wife, Barbara Montgomery Blanton, whom he married April 12, 1975, at Garden City Free Will Baptist in Wheelersburg. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother, Erwin Blanton Jr. of Smithville, Mo.; and two sisters, Joy Cremeans of Wheelersburg and Alene Neubecker of Lucasville. Funeral services will be conducted noon Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at Garden City Free Will Baptist Church in Wheelersburg, with Pastor Blaine Etterling officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Gardens in Franklin Furnace.
- JOY ANN BLANTON, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAURICE CREMEANS.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joy A. Blanton was born in Johnson County to Myrtle Spradlin.
MELLA BLANTON, daughter of MANFORD BLANTON and SOLA JANE WHITT, was born November 16, 1909 in Kentucky, and died February 27, 1991 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married (1) EDWARD H. DOTSON, son of CYNTHIA ELLEN CONLEY and RICHARD H. DOTSON, about 1927. He was born April 17, 1904 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died April 30, 1961 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married (2) (unknown first name) STONE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Edward H. Dotson was born April 17, 1904 in Floyd County to R. H. Dotson (b. Wise County, Virginia) and Cynthia E. Conley (b. Floyd County). Part of this record is hard to read - his name and his father's name - so the transcripts were used to determine what it said.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mella Stone was born November 16, 1909, and died in February of 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mella Blanton Stone was born November 16, 1909 in Kentucky, and died February 27, 1991 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Blanton, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edward H. Dotson was born about 1904, and died April 30, 1961 in Southern Ohio Medical Center-Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 57. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 73-6 (Clay Township) in Scioto County Ohio (dated April 10, 1930), Edward Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's working in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Betty L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2 months).
On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 73-14 (New Boston) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 25, 1940), Edward H. Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a concrete finisher, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Betty (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), Robert Leon [hard to read] (son, born in Ohio, age 8), and Bernice Adelle [hard to read] (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6).
The children of MELLA BLANTON and EDWARD DOTSON are:
- BETTY L. DOTSON, b. 1930, Ohio.
- ROBERT LEON DOTSON, b. 1932, Ohio.
- BERNICE ADELLE DOTSON, b. 1934, Ohio.
CLARA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" SAYLOR, daughter of SARAH ELIZABETH PACE and HENRY SAYLOR, was born March 22, 1887 in Kentucky, died June 26, 1916 in Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Old Captain Henry Conley Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES JACKSON on January 26, 1905 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: It's very possible that James Jackson was the son of Ritta Elizabeth Sparks and Jacob B. Jackson.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lizzie Salyer [sic] married James Jackson on January 26, 1905 in Magoffin County at the home of Henry Salyer. The witnesses were Fred Rice and Martha Whitt, and the minister was J. J. Prater.
According to her death certificate, Clara Elizabeth Jackson died June 26, 1916 in Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 22, 1887, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Henry Saylor (b. Kentucky) and Sarrah Pase (b. Kentucky), the informant as Henry Saylor of Danleyton, and the burial place as Oil Springs, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clara E. Jackson died June 26, 1916 in Greenup County at the age of 29.
Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Elizabeth Jackson lived from March 21, 1888 to June 26, 1916, and was buried in Old Captain Henry Conley Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Henry Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 50), Lizzie Jackson (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Rouie Jackson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Russia Jackson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Shade Blanton (boarder, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).
On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 110 (Riverton) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Henry Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 57), Rura Jackson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Russia Jackson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).
On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 45-17 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Sarrah Sailer is listed as the head of the household for house #175, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 70 years old. Also listed is Rusha Jackson (granddaughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).
On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 45-18 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Sarah E. Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #154, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 80 years old. Also listed is Rusha Jackson (granddaughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32).
The children of LIZZIE SAYLOR and JAMES JACKSON are:
- RUIE JACKSON, b. 1905 Kentucky, d. February 20, 1961, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD ROARK.
- RUSHA JACKSON, b. 1908, Kentucky.
RUIE JACKSON, daughter of CLARA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" SAYLOR and JAMES JACKSON, was born in 1905 in Kentucky, died February 20, 1961 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. She married RICHARD ROARK, son of HARRY B. ROARK and DELLA LEMASTER, about 1924. He was born in 1905, died June 26, 1983 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky Richard Roark married (2) ZELMA (unknown last name). She was born in 1918, died in 2003, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.
Notes: Harry B. Roark was the son of James Wesley Roark and Virginia Cook.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ruie Roark lived from 1905 to 1961, and was buried in Plot D in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, that Richard Roark lived from 1905 to 1983, was buried in Plot F in the same cemetery, and that Zelma Roark lived from 1918 to 2003, and was buried in Plot F along with her husband.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ruie J. Roark died February 20, 1961 in Greenup County at the age of 55. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Richard Roark died June 26, 1983 in Boyd County at the age of 78. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Harry Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Della (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Mary Conley (relationship not named, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), and Virginia Roark (mother, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 15 children and 4 are still living, age 63). They are living next to daughter Grace.
On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Harry Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dellia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Haty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Louis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), and Virginia Roark (mother, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 72).
On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 45-16 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Richard Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a pipefitter helper for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), and Hattie J. Roark (brother [mistake], female, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22),
On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 45-19 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Richard Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a pipefitter helper for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Garald (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).
The children of RUIE JACKSON and RICHARD ROARK are:
- HENRY H. ROARK, b. 1925, Kentucky.
- RICHARD RAYMOND ROARK, b. September 10, 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. October 20, 1928, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Richard Roark was born September 11, 1927 in Greenup County to Ruie Jackson.
According to his death certificate, Richard Raymond Roark died October 20, 1928 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, from acute gastroenteritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 10, 1927, his parents as Richard Roark (b. Kentucky) and Ruie Jackson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Richard Roark of Russell, Kentucky, and the burial place as Rude Cemetery.
- GARALD EDISON ROARK, b. October 22, 1931, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 2004.
Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Garald Edison Roark was born October 22, 1931 in Flatwoods, Kentucky, and died January 1, 2004. His parents are listed as Richard Roark and Ruey Jackson.
- LOWELL LYNDON ROARK, b. April 4, 1940, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. March 28, 2015, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CLARISSA GEHRINGER.
Notes: According to his obituary, Lowell Lyndon Roark Sr. (age 74), son of the late Richard and Ruie Jackson Roark, was a retired engineer and a resident of Flatwoods, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born April 4, 1940 in Flatwoods, died March 28, 2015 in Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Henry Roark, Richard Roark, and Garlad Roark [sic]. He was survived by his wife, Clarissa Gehringer Roark; 1 son, Lowell Roark Jr. (of Pikeville); 3 daughters, Leslie (Steve) Helms (Flatwoods), Mary Beth (Wade) Litchfield (Flatwoods), and Nadine (Mike) Traugott (Ashland); 1 sister-in-law, Elouise Roark (Flatwoods); 7 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
CATHERINE WILDA "WILDA" GIBSON, daughter of MAHALA SAYLOR and FRANK GIBSON, was born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, and died February 22, 1966 in Campbell County, Kentucky. She married CHARLES MATHEWS KLEEM, son of ANDREW KLEEM and SARAH (unknown last name), about 1919. He was born March 17, 1879 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, died April 24, 1940 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Saint Joseph New Cemetery in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
Notes: When Charles Mathews Kleem's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he stated that he was a "Move Man" working for Charles Mathews Kleem, that his closest relative was Stella Kleem [hard to read] of Hamilton County, Ohio, and that he was born March 17, 1879. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cathrne W. Kleem [sic] died February 22, 1966 in Campbell County at the age of 69. She was living in Campbell County at the time of her death.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Charles M. Kleem died April 24, 1940, and was buried in Saint Joseph New Cemetery in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. No headstone photos are provided.
According to his death certificate, Charles M. Kleem died April 24, 1940 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, from mitrial insufficiency. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Cincinnati, his birth date as March 17, 1879, his marital status as married, his wife as Catherine Gibson, his occupation as night watchman at City Storage Company, his parents as Andrew Kleem (b. Cincinnati) and Sarah [no last name] (b. Kentucky), the informant as Catherine Gibson Kleem, and the burial place as St. Joe New Cemetery.
According to Ohio death records, Charles M. Kleem died April 24, 1940 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 90 (Riverside) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated June 12, 1880), Andrew Kleem is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a retail grocer, born in Ohio, parents born in Baden [Germany], and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Mississippi, parents born in Tennessee, age 34), Martha (daughter, born in Mississippi, age 14), William J. (son, born in Indiana, age 12), Charles (son, born in Ohio, age 1), and Martha (mother, widowed, born in Baden, parents born in Baden, age 72).
On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 255 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Charles Kleem is listed as the head of the household for family #240, he's a furniture mover, born in Ohio, father born in Germany, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed is Wilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).
On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 31-256 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 1930), Charles M. Kleem is listed as the head of the household for house #1659, he's a furniture mover, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 40, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Catherine W. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 31), Glades (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), Florence Y. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Welda S. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Charles M. (son, born in Ohio, age 4 years 8 months), and John E. (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 3 months).
On page 45 of the 1940 census for District 91-367 (Cincinnati) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated April 20, 1940), Chas. Kleem is listed as the head of the household for house #510, he's a night watchman in a foundry, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Wilda (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), Wilda S. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), Charlie (son, born in Ohio, age 14), Johnnie (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Albert (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Emma Lee (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7), and William (son, born in Ohio, age 4).
The children of WILDA GIBSON and CHARLES KLEEM are:
- GLADYS KLEEM, b. 1920, Ohio.
- FLORENCE Y. KLEEM, b. 1922, Ohio.
- WILDA S. KLEEM, b. February 26, 1924, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, d. October 31, 1996, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) HUELSMAN.
Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Wilda Kleem Huelsman was born February 26, 1924 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and died October 31, 1996 in Cincinnati, at the age of 72. Her father's surname is listed as Kleem, her mother's maiden name as Gibson, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
- CHARLES M. KLEEM, b. 1925, Ohio.
- JOHN EDWARD KLEEM, b. December 6, 1928, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, d. November 8, 2011, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, m. ALMA JEAN COVERT, March 23, 1946, Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his obituary, John Edward Kleem (age 82), son of Charles and Catherine Gibson Kleem, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a craps dealer at the Desert Inn, Riviera, Tropicana, MGM Grand, and Ceasars Palace before retiring in 2001. He was born December 6, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio, died November 8, 2011 at home in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was buried in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. He was survived by his wife, Alma Jean Covert Kleem, whom he married March 23, 1946 in Newport, Kentucky; 1 son, John E. Kleem II (of Boulder City); 2 daughters, Shirley A. Shultz (Las Vegas) and Teresa M. Snyder (Las Vegas); 2 brothers, Charles "Chuck" Kleem (Union City, Ohio) and William "Bill" Kleem (Powder Springs, Georgia); 4 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
- ALBERT KLEEM, b. 1931, Ohio.
- EMMA LEE KLEEM, b. 1933, Ohio.
- WILLIAM KLEEM, b. 1936, Ohio.
NANCY ELLEN "ELLEN" CONLEY, daughter of ISAAC CONLEY and RACHEL PENNINGTON, was born in May of 1879 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 7, 1948 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DENNIS SCOTT SMITH, son of DAVID SMITH and FANNY ALMEDIA HOLBROOK, about 1902. He was born February 7, 1873 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 7, 1942 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Dennis Smith married (1) MINERVA ALICE CAUDILL, daughter of REUBEN CAUDILL and LEVISA JANE BARNETT, January 23, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: David Smith was the brother of Elijah Smith.
Minerva Alice Caudill was the sister of William J. Caudill and John N. Caudill.
According to Kentucky birth records, Catharine Smith was born January 17, 1856 in Johnson County to David Smith and Fanny Almedia Holbrook [the "Almedia" is hard to read], and Sanford Smith [Thomas Sanford Smith) was born May 1, 1857 in Johnson County to David Smith and Fanny Holbrook.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, D. S. Smith (age 21) married Mervia Caudill (age 22) on January 23, 1895 in Johnson County.
When Dennis Scott Smith's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he was a prisoner in an a federal penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. He listed his closest relative as Mrs. Ellen Smith of Wain, Johnson County, Kentucky, and his permanent home address as Wheelerburg, McLaughlin County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
According to her death certificate, Ellen Conley Smith died March 7, 1948 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace as Magoffin County, her birth date as May of 1878, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Isaac Conley (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Pennington (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Edd Jenkins of Falcon, Kentucky, the burial place as Red Bush, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ellen Smith died March 7, 1948 in Magoffin County at the age of 69. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Dennie Smith died May 7, 1942 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, from paralysis and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 7, 1869, his marital status as married, his wife as Ellen Smith (age 64), his occupation as farmer, his father as Dave Smith (b. Kentucky, his mother's maiden name as Holbrook (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Ed Jenkins of Relief, Kentucky, and the burial place as Flat Fork, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dennie Smith died May 7, 1942 in Morgan County at the age of 73. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.
On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), David Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Almedia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 48), Sarah J. (daughter, single, servant, born in Kentucky, age 27), Trinvilla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), William W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Enis S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).
On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Denis S. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a traveling salesman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Elen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 1 is still living, age 29), and May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months [hard to read]).
On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Wisemantown) in Estill County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), D. S. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a salesman in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Ellin (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ambrose (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County (dated April 24, 1930), Dennis Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #248, 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 Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 50), and Ambers (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).
On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 77-4B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Dennis S. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 63), and Ambrose (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 24).
The children of ELLEN CONLEY and DENNIS SMITH are:
- MAY SMITH, b. February 22, 1909, Kentucky, d. December 15, 1986, Huron, Erie County, Ohio, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BEN EDWARD "ED" JENKINS.
- AMBROSE SMITH, b. June 19, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ambros Smith was born June 19, 1915 in Magoffin County to Ellen Conley.
RULA M. GIBSON, daughter of MAHALA SAYLOR and FRANK GIBSON, was born October 18, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 24, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, and is buried in Evergreen Township Cemetery in Sheridan, Montcalm County, Michigan. She married (1) JAMES M. MILLIRON, son of SAMUEL MILLIRON and SARAH HENDRICKSON, about 1927. He was born January 26, 1903 in Portage Township, Wood County, Ohio, died June 30, 1977 in Carson City, Montcalm County, Michigan, and is buried in Evergreen Township Cemetery in Sheridan, Montcalm County, Michigan. She married (2) (unknown first name) JOHNSON.
Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, James M. Milliron was born January 26, 1903 in Portage Township, Wood County, Ohio, to Samuel Milliron and Sarrah Heindrickson.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Rula G. Milliron lived from 1907 to 1992, and was buried in Evergreen Township Cemetery in Sheridan, Montcalm County, Michigan, and that James M. Milliron lived from 1903 to 1977, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rula Johnson was born October 18, 1907, and died in September of 1992. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Dewitt, Clinton County, Michigan.
According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Rula Gibson Milliron Johnson was born October 18, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in September of 1992. She listed her name as Rula Milliron on July 31, 1969, and as Rula Johnson on November 12, 1986. Her parents are listed as Frank Gibson and Mahla Sailor.
According to Michigan death record transcripts, Rula Johnson was born October 18, 1907, and died September 24, 1992 in Grand Rapids, Kent County. She was living in Richland, Montcalm County, at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Milliron was born January 26, 1903, 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 Crystal, Montcalm County, Michigan.
According to Michigan death record transcripts, James M. Milliron was born January 26, 1903, and died June 30, 1977 in Carson City, Montcalm County. He was living in Evergreen, Montcalm County, at the time of his death.
On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 87-5 (Bloom Township) in Wood County, Ohio (dated April 25, 1930), James Milliron is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a trackman for the railroad, born in Ohio, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, first married at age 24, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Rula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), and Fannie Gibson (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Fannie Gibson - Francis Gibson - was the daughter of Rula's brother, Leander, who was murdered in 1929.
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 87-5 (Bloom) in Wood County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1940), James Milliron is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Rula (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 32), Jack Gibson (nephew, single, laborer for a pipeline company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 22), and Dorothy Gibson (niece, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19). Jack Gibson was the son of Rula's brother, Leander. Dorothy was possibly his daughter.
RORA SAYLOR, daughter of ZACHARIAH NEWTON SAYLOR and MINERVA E. BLAIR, was born May 30, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 5, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Gullett Cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married JOHN LOGAN TRENT, son of STOKLEY TRENT and LYDIA ROSE, about 1924. He was born February 14, 1885 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, died October 1, 1946 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Gullett Cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: When John Logan Trent's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working in the oil fields for Old Dominion Oil Company, that his closest relative was Pearlie Trent of Menifee County, Kentucky, and that he was born February 14, 1885. He was found to be short and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
According to her death certificate, there was an unnamed baby girl who was stillborn on March 10, 1932 in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Her parents are listed as John Trent (b. Wolfe County, Kentucky) and Rora Saler (b. Johnson County), the informant as John Trent of Mashfork, Kentucky, and the burial place as William Rice Cemetery.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rora and John Trent were both buried in Gullett Cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
According to her death certificate, Rora Salyor Trent died March 5, 1953 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 30, 1905, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Zach Saylor and Minerva Blair, the informant as Mavis Edwards, and the burial place as Gullett Cemetery in Gifford, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rora Trent died March 5, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 47. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, John P. Trent died October 1, 1946 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from chronic bronchymotoris [hard to read] and nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 14, 1885, his marital status as married, his wife as Rora Trent (age 41), his occupation as farmer, his father as Samuel Trent (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name is blank, and the informant as Rora Trent of Gifford.
According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, John Logan Trent was born February 14, 1885 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky. His parents are listed as Stokley Trent and Lydia Rose.
On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 236 (Campton) in Wolfe County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Stokley Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Lyda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73), and John L. (son, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34).
On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), John Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #283, he's a foreman in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 39, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Rora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 25), Madalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mavis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Magaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Miley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 77-3 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), John Logan Trent is listed as the head of the household for house #16, 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 55 years old. Also listed are Rora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), Mattie Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mavis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Magdalene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mila (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dale (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Allene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Grady (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Billie Don (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
The children of RORA SAYLOR and JOHN TRENT are:
- MATTIE LEE TRENT, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anattie L. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Saylor.
- MAVIS TRENT, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mavis Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Saylor.
- NERVA MAGDALENE TRENT, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nerva M. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Saylor.
- MILA TRENT, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mila Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rara Saylor.
- ILA TRENT, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ila Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Saylor.
- DALE TRENT, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dale Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rona Saylor.
- ALLENE TRENT, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alline Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rara Saylor.
- GRADY TRENT, b. 1936, Kentucky.
- BILLIE DON TRENT, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie D. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rora Saylor.
- WANDA F. TRENT, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wanda F. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Dora Saylor.
- ALTA M. TRENT, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta M. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rora Saylor.
- PERCELLA G. TRENT, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Percella G. Trent was born in Magoffin County to Rosa Saylor.
ROBERT BOYD CAUDILL, son of ELIZABETH F. CONLEY and JOHN REED CAUDILL, was born April 11, 1876 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died December 11, 1958 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) FRANCES "FANNIE" RICE, daughter of WILLIAM MARION RICE and REBECCA PATRICK, November 15, 1899 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in April of 1873 in Kentucky. He married (2) PEARL M. RICE, daughter of SAMUEL J. RICE and SARAH JANE POWER, October 25, 1908 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born June 2, 1878 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 11, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Caudill Cemetery in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 201 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Sarah Jane Power was the sister of Nancy J. Powers.
Fannie Rice reportedly was born April 25, 1873, and died August 26, 1906.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Samuel J. Rice married Sarah Jane Power on January 27, 1859 in Floyd County.
According to her death certificate, Sarah J. Power Rice died December 27, 1915 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, from diarrhea. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as December 27, 1915 [mistake], her age as 78 years 1 month 1 day, her marital status as widowed, and her parents as Haloway Powers and Clearinda Prater.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Robert B. Caudill married Fannie Rice on November 15, 1899 in Magoffin County at the home of William Rice. The witnesses were Noah May and Willy Holderby, and the minister was John J. Prater.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Robert Caudill married Pearly Rice on October 26, 1908 in Magoffin County at the home of J. J. Prater. The witnesses were Gilbert Blanton and Taylor Simmons, and the minister was J. J. Prater.
When Robert Boyd Caudill'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 Gifford, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was "wife, Pearl Caudill" of Gifford, and that he was born April 11, 1876. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light blue eyes and black hair.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert B. Caudill died December 11, 1958 in Johnson County at the age of 82. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
According to her death certificate, Pearlie Rice Caudill died December 11, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage due to pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as June 2, 1878, her marital status as married, her parents as Samuel Rice and Sarah Powers, the informant as Robert Caudill, and the burial place as Caudill Cemetery in Gifford, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pearlie Caudill died December 11, 1952 in Magoffin County at the age of 74. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 1 - Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), Samel J. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), J. Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Wiley N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harlin W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marry J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charley R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Florence L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Perley M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Robert B. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in April of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Fannie (wife, born in April of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 27).
On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Robert and Pearl are found living in the home of Pearl's widowed mother. Sarah J. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #126, she's widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, and she's 72 years old. Also listed are Robert B. (son-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 1 year, age 34), Pearl M. (daughter - wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 31), and Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).
On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Robert Caudill 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 42 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10). Robert's daughter Orpha's first husband, Smith Fannin, is living 2 houses away.
On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Bob Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #5, 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 Perlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 52), Imogine (daughter, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Mollie Caudill (sister, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 62). Mollie has to be Robert's sister Mary, although she would be 58 years old instead of 62, and her last name should be Holderby. They are living close to Robert's brother William.
On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 77-3 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), R. B. Caudil [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 61), Emojene (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), and Welma (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).
The children of ROBERT CAUDILL and FANNIE RICE are:
- ROY CAUDILL, b. July 1, 1901, Kentucky, d. February 17, 1966, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
Notes: Roy is found living with his grandparents in 1910.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roy Caudill was born July 1, 1901, and died in February of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roy R. Caudill was born about 1902, and died February 17, 1966 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. He was never married.
- ORPHA CAUDILL, b. June 23, 1903, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1968, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. (1) SMITH FANNIN, m. (2) BOB RING.
The children of ROBERT CAUDILL and PEARL RICE are:
- IMOGENE CAUDILL, b. August 8, 1909, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 11, 2001, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
- GARNER CAUDILL, b. August 4, 1910, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 6, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Garner Caudill died July 6, 1911 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, from cholera infantum. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as August 4, 1910, his parents as Robert Caudill (b. Magoffin County) and Pearlie Rice (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Robt. Caudill of Salyersville, Kentucky, and the burial place as the Mouth of Rockhouse.
REBECCA ANN CONLEY, daughter of JOHN DIXON CONLEY and MARY ALIFAIR SPARKS, was born September 22, 1888 in Kentucky, died October 1, 1924 in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in William Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married HENRY ADAMS, son of SARAH CAUDILL and DANIEL RICHARD ADAMS. He was born April 6, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 26, 1976 in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Henry Adams Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Henry Adams married (1) FLORA CRACE, daughter of WILLIAM RILEY CRACE and JULIA JACKSON, September 19, 1907 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born December 15, 1891 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 7, 1911 in State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Abel Caudill Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Henry Adams married (3) MINTIE BELLE MONTGOMERY.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 37 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Henry Adams married Flora Crace on September 19, 1907 in Magoffin County at the home of J. D. Conley. The witnesses were Alonzo Caudill and Kelly Adams, and the minister was J. D. Conley.
There was an unnamed child, the sex unknown, who was stillborn to Rebecca Conley and Henry Adams on March 24, 1912 in Magoffin County. It was buried in the William Conley Cemetery in Falcon. There was another, a male, who was born November 13, 1915.
When Henry Adams' 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 Oil Springs, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Rebecca Adams of Oil Springs, and that he was born April 6, 1882. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."
Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Minnie Belle Montgomery Howard Adams lived from March of 1891 to June of 1962, was buried in Henry Adams Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that Henry Adams lived from April 6, 1881 to March 26, 1976, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Kernnie Adams lived from 1930 to 1944, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Rebecca An Conley Adams [sic] died October 1, 1924 in State Road Fork from blood poisoning from child birth. Also on this certificate, her age is listed as 36 years 9 days, her marital status as married, her parents as J. D. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Alefair Sparks (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. D. Conley of Falcon, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wm. Conley Graveyard in Falcon.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca A. Adaeus died October 1, 1924 in Magoffin County at the age of 36.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Adams was born April 6, 1881, and died in March of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Adams died March 26, 1976 in Magoffin County at the age of 94. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
According to her death certificate, Florrie Crase Adams died February 7, 1911 in State Road Fork from the measles, with bronchopneumonia and typhoid fever being contributory causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as December 15, 1891, her marital status as married, her parents as W. R. Crase (b. Kentucky) and Julia Jackson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Kellie Adams [Henry's brother] of Oil Springs, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as Abil Caudill Graveyard in Falcon.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Florrie Adams died February 7, 1911 in Magoffin County at the age of 20.
On pages 20 & 21 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Henry Adams and his family are found living in the home of his wife's father and step-mother. William Crace is listed as th head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 35), Robert (son, single, farm hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Ashland (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Archie (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry Adams (head of his family, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, age 38), Flora Adams (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Harrison Adams (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Henry Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Verse (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Cassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months).
On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Henry Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 39), Lee (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Bunk (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melvin [Lonnie Melvin] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Virsa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Cassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ilie [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fedro (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). The first 4 children are listed with the name of Adams but are from Minta's 1st marriage to Moses Howard.
On page 38 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Henry Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #297, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Minnie B. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 49), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Curnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Mary Alice Howard (sister-in-law [step-daughter], single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, no formal education, age 22).
The child of HENRY ADAMS and FLORA CRACE is:
- HARRISON ADAMS, b. April 21, 1909, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1988, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. ALTA JACKSON.
The children of REBECCA CONLEY and HENRY ADAMS are:
- VERSIE M. ADAMS, b. September 1, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1996, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. HENRY FRAZIER.
- CASSIE ADAMS, b. September 13, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOHN GAMBLE.
- ILEY B. ADAMS, b. April 22, 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Iley B. Adams was born April 22, 1920 in Magoffin County to Rebecca Conley.
- FEDROE ADAMS, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. MELVA BLANTON, daughter of WILLIAM HOBERT "HOBERT" BLANTON and STELLA PENNINGTON.
- PEARLIE ADAMS, b. September 17, 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1924, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in William S. Conley Cemetery, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Pearlie Adams died October 26, 1924 in State Road Fork from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as September 17, 1924, her parents as Henry Adams (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Conley (birthplace blank), the informant as James Conley of Falcon, Kentucky, and the burial place as W. S. Conley Graveyard in Falcon.
The children of HENRY ADAMS and MINTIE MONTGOMERY are:
- FLORA ADAMS, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOWARD.
- KEARNEY ADAMS, b. June 24, 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 25, 1944, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Kearney Adams died June 25, 1944 in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from acute bacterial endocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as June 24, 1930, his parents as Henry Adams (b. Magoffin County) and Mintie Bell (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Stewart Blanton of Cyrus, and the burial place as Tacktt Cemetery.
- CARL ADAMS, b. 1933, Kentucky.
PEARL A. WILLIAMS, daughter of SERENA SAYLOR and JAMES E. WILLIAMS, was born June 13, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 20, 1983 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM DAVID FARSON, son of FREDERICK FARSON and KATHERINE "KATE" LAKE, about 1912. He was born August 31, 1889 in Greenup County, Kentucky, died February 1, 1952 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) (unknown first name) MCKNIGHT.
Notes: According to his death certificate, Fred Farson died December 12, 1949 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Germany, his birth date as August 23, 1861, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Casper H. Farson and Louisia Sickerman, the informant as "W. D. Farson - (Son)," and the burial place as Rose Hill Cemetery.
According to her death certificate, Kate Lake Farson died December 26, 1948 at home in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Iron Hill, Carter County, Kentucky, her birth date as May 20, 1869, her marital status as married, her husband as Fred Farson, her parents as David Lake (b. Wales) and Elizabeth Ross (b. Kentucky), the informant as "W. D. Farson (Son)" of Ashland, and the burial place as Rose Hill Cemetery.
When William David Farson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Boyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a fruit salesman working for Ohio Valley Mill & Supply Company in Ashland, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born August 31, 1889 in Greenup County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.
An Ashland, Kentucky, city directory from 1952 shows that William D. and Pearl Farson lived at 4300 Blackburn Avenue. A directory from 1956 shows that Pearl Farson, widow of William D. Farson, was living at the same address.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Pearl Farson McKnight and William D. Farson were both buried in Plot E in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearl McKnight was born June 13, 1893, and died in August of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1953 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pearl F. Mcknight [sic] died August 20, 1983 in Boyd County at the age of 90. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, William D. Farson died February 1, 1952 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from coronary occlusion due to hypertension and myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Greenup County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 31, 1889, his marital status as married, his occupation as produce merchant, his parents as Fred Farson and Kate Lake, the informant as "Mrs. Pearl.Williams.Farson. (Wife)," and the burial place as Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William D. Farson died February 1, 1952 in Boyd County at the age of 62. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.
On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Frederick Farson is listed as the head of the household for house #230, he's a farmer, born in August of 1862 in Germany, parents born in Germany, he immigrated to the United States in 1872 and is a naturalized citizen, married for 12 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Katherine (wife, born in May of 1869 in Kentucky, father born in Wales, mother born in Pennsylvania, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 31), William (son, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lorena G. (daughter, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Charles F. (son, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Lela L. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Mary M. (daughter, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0 months), and Louisa Farson (mother, widowed, born in December of 1840 in Germany, parents born in Germany, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 59).
On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 26 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), William Farson is found boarding in house #51, he's a gin hand in the steel works industry, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old.
On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), William D. Farson is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a traveling salesman for a flour mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Poland, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Pearl A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Catherine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clotiene V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months), and William F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).
On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 10-29 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), William D. Farson is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a dealer of wholesale fruits, born in Kentucky, father born in Germany, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Pearl A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 36), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Katherine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Chlotena V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jaunita [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).
On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 10-33 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), William Farson is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a wholesale fruit dealer with his own business, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).
The children of PEARL WILLIAMS and WILLIAM FARSON are:
- JOHN H. FARSON, b. October 7, 1913, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. July 17, 1950, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. HELEN WHEELER.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Farson was born in October 7, 1913 in Boyd County to Pearle Williams.
According to his death certificate, John H. Farson drowned in the Ohio River in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, on July 17, 1950. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ashland, his birth date as October 7, 1913, his marital status as married, his occupation as owner of Farson Motor Lines, his parents as William Farson and Pearl Williams, the informant as "Mrs. Helen Wheeler Farson (Wife)," and the burial place as Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland.
- KATHARYNE L. FARSON, b. March 31, 1915, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. May 14, 1946, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ANDY WALTER.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Katharyne L. Farson was born March 31, 1915 in Boyd County to Pearl Williams.
Katharyne Farson Walter died May 14, 1946 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "Oedema of brain due to Barbiturate overdose." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Boyd County, her birth date as March 31, 1915, her marital status as married, her husband as Andy Walter, her parents as W. D. Farson (b. Greenup County, Kentucky) and Pearl Williams (b. Johnson County, Kentucky), the informant as W. D. Farson of Ashland, and the burial place as Rose Hill Cemetery.
- CLOTINE V. FARSON, b. January 7, 1918, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. March 21, 2007, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DONALD J. LEACH.
Notes: According to her obituary, Clotine V. Farson Leach, daughter of the late William D. and Pearl Williams Farson, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky. She was born January 7, 1918 in Ashland, died March 21, 2007, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald J. Leach; 1 brother, John Farson; and 1 sister, Kathryn Farson Walters. She was survived by 1 son, Michael (Linda) Leach (of Cincinnati, Ohio); 1 daughter, Donna Terry (Ashland); 2 brothers, William D. (Sara) Farson (Columbus, Ohio) and James R. (Betty) Farson (Surfside Beach, South Carolina); 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
- WILLIAM D. FARSON JR., b. July 27, 1919, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. Whitehall, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. SARA M. BEATTY.
Notes: According to his obituary, William D. "Bill" Farson (age 88), son of William Sr. and Pearl Williams Farson, was a retired grocery store and supermarket owner, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a resident of Columbus, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born July 27, 1919 in Ashland, Kentucky, died February 15, 2008 in The Manor At Whitehall, and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. He was survived by his wife of 68 years, Sara M. Beatty Farson; 1 son, David (June) Farson (Shawnee Mission, Kansas); 2 daughters, Jane (Bob) Birkhimer (Port ST. Lucie, Florida) and Beth (Dan) Espinoza (Columbus); 1 brother, James (Betty) Farson (South Carolina); 3 grandsons; and 1 great-grandson.
- JUANITA FARSON, b. 1921, Kentucky.
- JAMES R. FARSON, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. BETTY (unknown last name).
DORA COOPER, daughter of SAMANTHA JANE PACE and WILLIAM GREEN COOPER, was born July 17, 1882 in Kentucky, died June 24, 1948, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) (unknown first name) JACKSON. He died before 1900. She married (2) WARREN M. LONG, son of SAMUEL MARION LONG and MARTHA JANE PICKLESIMER, about 1916. He was born April 21, 1892 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 11, 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Warren Long married (2) (unknown).
Notes: When Warren Long's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Salyersville, that he was married, and that he was born April 21, 1892 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Dora Cooper Long lived from July 17, 1882 to June 24, 1948, and was buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. Dora's parents are buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Warren Long was born April 21, 1892, and died in August of 1964. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Warren Long was born about 1892, and died August 11, 1964 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 72. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Warren Long is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a jailor for the county, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed is Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37).
On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Warren Long is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's the proprieter of a restaurant, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 37 years old. Also listed is Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 33, age 47).
On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Warren Long is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a clerk for the sheriff's office, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed is Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 57).
JULIA B. CONLEY, daughter of THOMAS J. CONLEY and SARAH REYNOLDS, was born September 17, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 20, 1983 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried Sherman Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married SANTFORD SPRADLIN, son of JOHN W. SPRADLIN and MARY A. BELT, December 13, 1905. He was born December 22, 1879 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 25, 1941 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried Sherman Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 260, 319, 495, & 503 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 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.
For some unknown reason, Santford Spradlin's obituary, which was reportedly in the Paintsville Herald on Thursday, January 5, 1939, has his death date as November 25, 1938. He's in the 1940 census and his death certificate is dated November 25, 1941.
When Sant Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for H. H. Randolph in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, that his closest relative was Julia Spradlin of Denver, Johnson County, and that he was born December 22, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Julia Conley Spradlin lived from 1884 to December 20, 1983, and was buried in Sherman Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, and that Sanford Spradlin lived from December 23, 1881 to November 25, 1941, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to her obituary (found on page 260 of the "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julie Spradlin was born September 17, 1883, and died in December of 1983. Her last place of residence was in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julia Spradlin died December 20, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 99. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.
According to his death certificate, Santford Spradlin died November 25, 1941 in Denver from cerebral apoplexy due to arterioslerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Denver, his birth date as December 27, 1883, his marital status as married, his wife as Julia Spradlin, his father as John Spradlin (b. Denver, Kentucky), and the informant as Gordon Ratliff of Denver, Kentucky. His mother's name isn't listed.
According to his obituary, Sant Spradlin, son of the late John Spradlin, was born in Denver, Johnson County, 59 years prior, died November 25, 1938 at home in Denver following a stroke, and was buried in the family cemetery near Denver. He was married to Julia Conley and they had the following children: Virgie, Norman, Arnold, Mrs. Dora Ward, Mrs. Laura Spradlin, Arbie, Mrs. Bessie Ratliff, and Anna Mary Spradlin. He was survived by one brother, Smith Spradlin.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, November 25, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 59. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Sanford Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Julia B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 25), Tava (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months [hard to read the months]). They are living next to Santford's father and step-mother.
On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Sanford Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Tava (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), and Arvie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).
On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Sanford Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 45), Virgil (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Arvie G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Annie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Santford's father.
On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Sant Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #258, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 55), Norman (son, laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, age 19), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Anna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).
EVALYN COOPER, daughter of ALONZO L. "LONNIE" COOPER and ROSA SALYER, was born June 3, 1910 in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1992 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married CALLOWAY ADAMS, son of FRANKLIN P. ADAMS and ROSANNA HALL, about 1928. He was born May 23, 1894 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died November 19, 1958 in Morgan County, Kentucky.
Notes: Calloway Adams was the brother of Josephine Adams.
When Calloway Adams' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Salyersville, that he was single, and that he was born May 23, 1894 in Falcon, Kentucky. He was found to be stout, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Evalyn C. Adams lived from June 3, 1910 to September 17, 1992, and was buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that James F. Adams lived from October 8, 1929 to January 6, 1975, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Evalyn Adams was born June 3, 1909, and died in September of 1992. She received her Social Security card in 1960 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Evalyn Cooper Adams was born June 3, 1910 in Lickburg, Kentucky, and died in September of 1992. Her parents are listed as A. L. Cooper and Rosie Salyers.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Evalyn Adams died September 17, 1992 in Salyersville at the age of 82. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Calloway Adams was born May 23, 1894, and died in November of 1958. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Calloway Adams died November 19, 1958 in Morgan County at the age of 64. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Smith Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in April of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 24), Rosa (mother, married, born in October of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 45), Alex (brother, single, farm laborer, born in January of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Lissia (sister, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), John (brother, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Josia (sister, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Calloway (brother, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and James Hall (boarder, married, farm laborer, born in July of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21).
On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Frank P. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Rosy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 55), Johnny L. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Callway (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).
On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Frank P. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65), John L. (son, single, common school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Caloway (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 26).
On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Calloway Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Eveline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), and Rosana (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 74).
On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Calloway Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Evelyn (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 29), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Paul Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and John Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).
The children of EVALYN COOPER and CALLOWAY ADAMS are:
- JAMES F. ADAMS, b. October 8, 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1975, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James F. Adams was born October 8, 1929 in Magoffin County to Eveline Cooper.
- WALTER ADAMS, b. June 8, 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 9, 1951, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Adams was born June 8, 1932 in Magoffin County to Evelyn Cooper.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Adams was born June 8, 1932, and died November 9, 1951. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
- PAUL EDWIN ADAMS, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Adams Adams was born in Magoffin County to Eavlin Cooper.
- JOHN LEWIS ADAMS, b. June 3, 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 2008, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lewis Adams was born June 3, 1939 in Magoffin County to Evalyn Cooper.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lewis Adams was born June 3, 1939, and died February 24, 2008. He received his Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
- LOWELL ADAMS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lowell Adams was born in Magoffin County to Evelyn Cooper.
VIRGINIA CONLEY, daughter of SMITH CONLEY and GRACE PRESTON, was born March 9, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 16, 1974 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) (unknown first name) ESTEP. She married (2) RAYMOND KENT, son of CHARLES KENT and LUCY HEISKELL. He was born about 1895, died January 13, 1973 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her obituary, Virginia Conley Kent (age 56), daughter of the late Smith and Grace Preston Conley, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of her death. She was born March 9, 1917 in Johnson County, died February 16, 1974 after a lengthy illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kent, on January 13, 1973. She was survived by 1 son, Larry Dean Kent (of Paintsville); 7 brothers, Bert Conley (Oil Springs), James Conley (Washington Court House, Ohio), Bill Conley (Paintsville), John Conley (Paintsville), Hershall Conley (Athens, Alabama), Roy Conley (Columbus, Ohio), and Curtis Conley (Columbus, Ohio); and 1 sister, Katherine Arms (Chesapeake, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to his obituary, Raymond Kent (age 78), son of the late Charles and Lucy Heiskell Kent, was a retired steel mill worker. He died January 13, 1973 at home in Paintsville following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Virginia Conley Kent; 1 son, Larry Dean Kent (of Paintsville); 2 brothers, Charles Kent (Bradenton, Florida) and Paul Kent (Columbus, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Carrie Howell (Columbus, Ohio) and Mrs. Dorothy Swisker (Lancaster, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Smith Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jimmy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), Virginia Estep (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), Katherine Arms (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 20), Arvil Arms (son-in-law, married, laborer for the W.P.A. sewer project, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), and Dorris A. Arms (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).
The child of VIRGINIA CONLEY and RAYMOND KENT is:
- LARRY DEAN KENT.
SMITH CONLEY, son of JOHN ELLIOTT CONLEY and SUSAN JAMES, was born September 6, 1887 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 26, 1957 in Blackberry, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married GRACE PRESTON, daughter of REBECCA BEATRICE CONLEY and GEORGE HUTCHINSON PRESTON, April 21, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 18, 1897 in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1962 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 294 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 486 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.
Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that both Smith and Grace Preston Conley are buried in Highland Memorial Park.
When Smith Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner, that he had a wife and one child in Thelma, Kentucky, and that he was born September 6, 1887 in Paintsville, Johnson County. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, of medium build, and he had dark-colored eyes and dark-colored hair.
According to his obituary, Smith Conley (age 68), son of John Elliott and Susan James Conley, was a lifelong resident of Paintsville. He was born September 6, 1888 in Jennies Creek, died March 26, 1957 at home in Blackberry after an illness of 4 months, and was buried in Van Lear. He was married April 21, 1915 to Gracie Preston Conley, who survived him. He was also survived by 7 sons, Hershel Conley (of Paintsville), Bart Conley (Paintsville), William C. Conley (Paintsville), James O. Conley (Paintsville), and Roy E. Conley (Paintsville), John C. Conley (Columbus, Ohio), and Curtis R. Conley (Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Raymond Kent (Gallipolis, Ohio) and Mrs. Orville Adams (Chesapeake, Ohio); 2 brothers, Claude Conley (Minford, Indiana) and Alfred Conley (Van Lear); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Laura Lundy (Lucasville, Ohio) and Mrs. Mae Sherman (Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Smith Conley died March 26, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 69.
According to her obituary, Grace Preston Conley (age 65), daughter of the late George H. and Rebecca Conley Preston, was a resident of Paintsville for 30 years prior to her death. She was born January 18, 1897 in Thelma, and died February 18, 1962 in a local Johnson County hospital, 2 months after breaking her hip in a fall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Smith Conley, on March 27, 1957. She was survived by 7 sons, Hershell, Bert, Bill, and Roy Conley (all of Paintsville), John, James, and Curtis Conley (all of Columbus, Ohio); 2 daughters, Catherine Arms (Chesapeake, Ohio) and Virginia Kent (Paintsville); 23 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Gracie Conley died February 18, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 65.
On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Smith Connally is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).
On pages 62 and 63 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Smith Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #563, he's a machineman in a coal mine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Gracie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 19, age 34), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Katherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Smith Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jimmy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), Virginia Estep (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), Katherine Arms (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 20), Arvil Arms (son-in-law, married, laborer for the W.P.A. sewer project, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), and Dorris A. Arms (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).
The children of SMITH CONLEY and GRACE PRESTON are:
- VIRGINIA CONLEY, b. March 9, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1974, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) ESTEP, m. (2) RAYMOND KENT.
- CAROL CATHERINE CONLEY, b. September 17, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 26, 1994, South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ORVILLE ARMS.
- HERSHELL CONLEY, b. 1921, Kentucky.
- JOHN C. CONLEY, b. October 28, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 2, 1977, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELORES JEAN WILCOX.
- BERT CONLEY, b. July 6, 1925, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 1999, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUBY JEWEL MCCARTY, daughter of DELIA GULLETT and CLIFTON MCCARTY.
Notes: According to his obituary, Bert Conley (age 73), son of the late Smith and Gracie Preston Conley, was veteran and a pipefitter. He was born July 6, 1925 in Floyd County, died February 5, 1999 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordville. He was survived by his wife, Ruby McCarty Conley; and 1 brother, Jim Conley (of Washington Court House, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- WILLIAM C. CONLEY, b. April 28, 1926, Garth, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 13, 1975, Martin County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAE STRICKLIN.
Notes: Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website: "William C. Conley of Paintsville died in an accidental fall Tuesday, in Martin County. Conley, 48, reportedly was working for the Ohio firm of First Colony Construction Company on construction of a coal silo at Island Creek’s Peblar Mine, near the Pike County line. A scaffolding on which he was working collapsed, according to preliminary information, and Conley fell nearly 70 feet. The body was taken to the Jones-Preston Funeral Home in Paintsville, No information was available at press time concerning funeral arrangements. Mr. Conley is survived by his wife, Mae, a son and daughter at home, Billy and Becky Conley, and two married daughters, Mrs. Earl Lee (Pam) [Pamela Colleen Conley] Castle and Mrs. Joe (Pat) [Patricia Mae Conley] Porter. Two grandchildren also survive along with six brothers, Bert Conley of Flat Gap, John Conley of Wittensville, Herschell Conley of Alabama and Roy, Jim and Curtis Conley, all of Columbus, OH, and a sister, Mrs. Kathryn Arms of Chesapeake, OH. The commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Ward Club, Conley also served as president of the United Mine Workers Association, district 30 and was part owner of the C and C Newsstand in Paintsville. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 14, 1975 Obit. in Paintsville Herald 5/21/1975 ------------------------------- William C. Conley died May 13 in Martin County at the age of 49 as the result of a mining accident. Mr. Conley was the son of the late Smith and Grace Preston Conley. He was born April 28, 1926 in Garth. He was employed by the First Colony Construction Company, he was also president of U.M.W.A. local 8364, and Commander of V.F.W. Surviving, are his wife, Mae Stricklin Conley; a son, William Allen Conley of Paintsville; 3 daughters, Patricia Mae Porter and Rebecca Susan Conley both of Paintsville; and Pamela Colleen Castle of Lowmansville; one sister, Katheren Arms of Chesapeake, OH; 6 brothers, Ray Conley and Curtis Conley of Columbus, OH, James Conley of Washing C.H., OH; Hershell Conley of Athens, OH, Bert Conley of Oil Springs and John Conley of Wittensville. Gravesite rites were conducted by the V. F. W. with state service officer John Williams participating on Friday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at the Mouth of Rush Freewill Baptist Church in Nippa. Reverends James Kelly Caudill and M. T. Womack officiated. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville under the direction of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home. Paintsville Herald, Wednesday, May 21, 1975."
- CURTIS R. CONLEY, b. April 12, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 18, 1975, Columbus, Franklin County, Kentucky, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ALTA LOUISE CYRUS, daughter of SHERIDAN CYRUS and MARY JANE WILSON. She was b. January 27, 1931, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1999, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Notes: In Mary Jane Wilson Cyrus' obituary (1909-1973), her parents are listed as Millard and Mattie Wilson Akers.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta L. Cyrus was born January 27, 1931 in Lawrence County to Mary Wilson.
According to his obituary, Curtis Conley (age 45), son of Smith and Grace Preston Conley, was a resident of Columbus, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born April 12, 1930 in Johnson County, died July 18, 1975 in Riverside Hospital in Columbus, and was buried in Cyrus Cemetery in Louisa. He was survived by his wife, Alta Louise Cyrus Conley; 1 son, Curtis Eugene Conley (of Columbus); 2 daughters, Marsha Ray Billiter (Ft. Knox) and Deborah Ann Conley (at home); 5 brothers, James Conley (Washington Court House, Ohio), Burt Conley (Oil Springs), Roy Elmer Conley (Columbus, Ohio), Hershell Conley (Athens, Alabama), and John Conley (Wittensville); 1 sister, Catherine Arms (Chesapeake); and 1 grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to her obituary, Alta Louise Conley Conley [mistake] (age 68), daughter of the late Sheridan and Mary Jane Wilson Conley [mistake], was born January 27, 1931 in Louisa, died May 6, 1999 in Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, and was buried in Cyrus Cemetery in Louisa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis R. Conley; and 2 brothers, Gene Cyrus and Ted Cyrus. She was survived by 1 son, James C. Conley; 2 daughters, Marsha Kessler and Debra A. Conley; 2 brothers, Jimmy Cyrus, Lindsey Cyrus; and 2 sisters, Ruby Bunn and Ruth Maynard. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- JAMES ORVILLE CONLEY, b. December 26, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 13, 2001, Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, m. VICKI L. TONEY.
- ROY ELMER CONLEY, b. March 8, 1940, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1900, Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CAROL N. (unknown last name).
Notes: According to his obituary, Roy E. Conley (age 49), son of Smith and Grace Conley and a retired maintenance worker, was born March 8, 19?? in Johnson County, died February 16, 1990 at home in Chesapeake, Ohio, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Carol N. Conley; 2 brothers, Burt Conley (of Oil Springs, Kentucky) and Jimmy Conley (Washington Court House, Ohio); and 1 sister, Katherine Arms. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ray E. Conley was born March 8, 1940 in Johnson County to Gracie Preston.
- PHYLLIS AILEEN CONLEY, buried in Thelma, Johnnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website, Phyllis Aileen Conley, daughter of Smith and Grace Preston Conley, was buried in George Hutchinson Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
DOLA PACE, son of TAYLOR R. PACE and SARAH ADAMS, was born November 16, 1901 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 16, 1949 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mathie Pace Cemetery in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married FANNY ADAMS, daughter of GREEN A. ADAMS and PHOEBE MAY, about 1920. She was born January 1, 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 26, 1949 in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mathie Pace Cemetery in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: Fanny Adams isn't shown living with her family in any census, but her parents' names are on her death certificate.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dola Pace lived from March 1904 to September 1950, , and that Fannie Pace lived from June 1906 to January 1950, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to his death certificate, Dola Pace died September 16, 1949 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, after being shot, while working in Riceville, by a pistol in the face, head, and right leg. He lived for 5 hours after being shot. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as November 16, 1901, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer and deputy sheriff, his parents as Tayalor Pace [sic] and Sarah Adams, and the burial place as Pace Cemetery in Conley, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dola Pace died September 16, 1949 in Johnson County at the age of 47. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
According to her death certificate, Fanny Adams Pace died January 26, 1949 in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 1, 1902, her marital status as married, her parents as Green Adams and Phoeba May, the informant as Dola Pace, and the burial place as Conley, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Fanny Pace died January 26, 1949 in Magoffin County at the age of 47. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Dola Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Fannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 36 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Sarah Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #280, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 61 years old. Also listed are Dola (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 37), and Dewie (grandson, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 20).
The children of DOLA PACE and FANNY ADAMS are:
- DEWEY CLARENCE PACE, b. March 28, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1945, Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarance Pace was born March 28, 1919 in Magoffin County to Fannie Adams.
According to his death certificate, Dewey Pace died June 16, 1945 in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Hemorrhage from tooth socket Due to Prolonged clotting time" and "Note: No laboratory work secured to confirm diagnosis." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as March 28, 1918, his marital status as single, his occupation as railroad worker, his parents as Dola Pace (b. Magoffin County) and Fannie Adams (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Dola Pace of Conley, Kentucky, and the burial place as Pace Cemetery.
- CHARLEY PACE, b. 1921, Kentucky.
- JOHN L. PACE, b. December 1, 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 12, 1992, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John L. Page was born December 1, 1923 in Magoffin County to Fannie Adams.
According to Michigan death record transcripts, John L. Pace was born December 1, 1923, and died December 12, 1992 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan. He was living in Sheridan, Calhoun County, at the time of his death.
- BENNIE PACE, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bennie Page was born in Magoffin County to Fannie Adams.
- SARAH LEONA "LEONA" PACE, b. March 23, 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 20, 1989, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHAFTER SALYER.
- EDYTH PACE, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PATRICK.
Notes: Edyth Pace's name is listed as Edyth Patrick of Albion, Michigan, in her sister Leona's obituary.
According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edyth Pce was born in 1930 in Magoffin County to Fannie Adams.
MARY A. ADAMS, daughter of ELIZABETH CATHERINE ADAMS and (unknown), was born about 1891 in Kentucky. She married ROLLIE R. TACKETT, son of LUCINDA JANE HALL and NEHEMIAH TACKETT, about 1914. He was born July 31, 1893 in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died June 7, 1975 in Pike County, Ohio.
Notes: When Rollie Tackett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Argillite, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 2 children, and that he was born July 30, 1893 in Lickburg, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.
There was a Mary Amanda Tackett that died April 1, 1942 in Pike County, which is where Rollie Tackett died in 1975.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rollie Tackett was born July 31, 1893, and died in June of 1975. He received his Social Security card in 1951-53 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rollie Tackett was born about 1894, and died June 7, 1975 at home in Pike County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Rollie Tackett can be found living in the home of his half-sister. Frank Coffee is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Sophronia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 22), Ina (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ivra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Rollie Tacket (brother-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).
On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), Lollie Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Orvil C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Thelma C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months). They are living next to Mary's uncle, Floyd Whitt.
On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 45-19 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Ralligh Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 39), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sylva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dolly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months), and Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age [unreadable]). They are living next to Rollie's parents.
The children of MARY ADAMS and ROLLIE TACKETT are:
- ORVIL C. TACKETT, b. 1910, Kentucky.
- THELMA C. TACKETT, b. May 7, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Tackitt was born in Magoffin County to Mary Adams.
- SYLVA TACKETT, b. 1923, Greenup County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sylva Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.
- DOLLY TACKETT, b. 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dollie D. Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.
- DOROTHY J. TACKETT, b. Greenup County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy J. Tackett was born in Greenup County to Mary Adams.
MADGE CONLEY, daughter of HARRY H. CONLEY and CORDIA CAUDILL, was born September 8, 1906 in Kentucky, died May 20, 1967 in London, Madison County, Ohio, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELLIS RICE, son of GEORGE MILTON RICE and SARAH ELIZABETH BLAIR, about 1925. He was born March 1, 1904 in Kentucky, died June 9, 1970 in Madison County, Ohio, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Information on Ellis Rice can be found on page 184 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Madge Rice lived from September 8, 1906 to May 20, 1967, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, and that Ellis Rice was born March 1, 1904 to June 9, 1970, and was buried in the same cemetery.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Madge Rice was born about 1907, and died May 20, 1967 in Madison County Hospital in London, Madison County, at the age of 60. She was married and living in Madison County at the time of her death.
According to his obituary, Ellis Rice (age 65), was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs on June 12, 1970 under the direction of Porter Funeral Home of Mt. Sterling, Ohio. He was survived by 7 sons, Melvin, Harry, Walter, and Roger Rice (all of Mt. Sterling), George Rice (Derby, Ohio), Elmer Rice (London, Ohio), and David Rice (Columbus, Ohio); 4 daughters, Melinda McKinney (Marion), Lee Howard and Grace Johnson (both of Mt. Sterling), and Mary Whiteside (London, Ohio); 1 sister, Elva Conley (Oil Springs); 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ellis Rice was born about 1905, and died June 9, 1970 in Madison County Hospital in London, Madison County, at the age of 65. He was married at the time of his death.
On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Ellis Rice is found living in the home of his widowed father. George M. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Ellis (son, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 24), Madge (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Mildred (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mary K. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Melvin L. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).
On page 40 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Ellis Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #333, 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 34 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marion Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), George H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harry Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Elmer G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and George Rice Sr. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 74).
The children of MADGE CONLEY and ELLIS RICE are:
- MILDRED RICE, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred Rice was born in Johnson County to Maggie Conley.
- MARY K. RICE, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WHITESIDE.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary K. Rice was born in Johnson County to Maggie Conley.
- MELVIN L. RICE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melvin E. Rice was born in Johnson County to Magie Couley.
- MARION LEE RICE, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHNNIE HOWARD.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marian L. Rice was born in Johnson County to Maggie Conley.
- GEORGE H. RICE, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George H. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- HARRY ELLIS RICE, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry E. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- ELMER G. RICE, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmar G. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- DAVID K. RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David K. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- WALTER F. RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter F. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- SARAH GRACE RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JOHNSON.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah G. Rice was born in Johnson County to Madge Conley.
- ROGER D. RICE, b. September 26, 1948, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 2013, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MELISSA LAYNE "LISA" (unknown last name).
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roger D. Rice was born September 26, 1948 in Johnson County to Madge Rice.
According to his obituary, Roger Dean Rice (age 65), son of the late Ellis and Madge Conley Rice, was a manager with commercial foods, and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born September 19, 1948 in Johnson County, and died September 28, 2013 at home in Oil Springs. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Melvin, Harry, George, and David; and 3 sisters, Mildred Rice, Mary Whiteside, and Johnnie Howard. He was survived by his wife, Melissa Layne "Lisa" Rice; 2 sons, Eric Dean (April) Rice (of Greenfield, Ohio) and Marshall Scott (Debbie) Rice (New Holland, Ohio); 2 daughters, April Eileen (Chuck) Flora (New Salem, Ohio) and Sarah Kathryn Rice (Oil Springs); 2 brothers, Elmer Rice (Oil Springs) and Walt Rice (Mt. Sterling, Ohio); 12 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- MELINDA RICE, m. (unknown first name) MCKINNEY.
NELLIE T. COOPER, daughter of LOUISA A. PACE and THOMAS M. COOPER, was born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, died in 1917, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married JAMES CORBETT "CORBETT" CHEEK, son of WILLIAM A. CHEEK and MARGARET GULLETT. He was born March 10, 1893 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died in 1918, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: When Corbett Cheek's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cyrus, Magoffin County, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born March 10, 1893 in Wheelersburg, Kentucky He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and light-colored hair.
Corbett's father applied for, and received, custody of Corbett's daughter on November 12, 1918.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Nellie Cheek lived from 1897 to 1917, and was buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Corbett Cheek lived from 1892 to 1918, and was buried in the same cemetery.
On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), William Cheek is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 54), Newt (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 33), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Garat (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Margret L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), William Cheek is listed as the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17 [hard to read] and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Marguerette (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 65), Newton (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 41), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).
The child of NELLIE COOPER and CORBETT CHEEK is:
- MARGARET LOUISE CHEEK, b. September 7, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 8, 2002, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) MONTGOMERY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margrett L. Cheek was born September 7, 1916 in Magoffin County to Nell Cooper.
According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Margret Louise Cheek Montgomery was born September 7, 1916 in Salyersville, Kentucky, and died July 8, 2002. Her parents are listed as James C. Cheek and Nellie Cooper.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Margaret Louise Cheek Montgomery was born September 7, 1916 in Kentucky, and died July 8, 2002 in a long-term care facility in Scioto County at the age of 85. Her father's surname is listed as Cheek, her mother's maiden name as Cooper, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
FLEMING LITTERAL, son of HAIRSTON J. LITTERAL and KATHERINE RAMEY, was born May 3, 1844 in Kentucky, died Aprl 15, 1928 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in W. G. Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SARAH ELIZABETH PRATER, daughter of JOHN PRATER and JEMIMA AUXIER. She was born January 27, 1844 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1935 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: Hairston Litteral was the brother of John Litteral. John Litteral's son, John Fleming Litteral, has been confused with the Fleming Litteral being researched here.
Fleming Litteral was the brother of William Elzie Litteral.
According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Fleming Litteral married Sarah E. Prater on June 28, 1865 in Magoffin County. The witnesses were E. H. Walker and C. I. Harms, and the minister was John Hannah.
According to his death certificate, Fleming Litteral died April 15, 1928 in Oil Springs from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 3, 1844, his marital status as married, his parents as Hairston J. Litteral (b. Virginia) and Katherine Ramey (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. T. Litteral of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and the burial place as W. G. Litteral Graveyard.
According to her death certificate, Sarah Elizabeth Prater Litteral died March 14, 1935 in Oil Springs from arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 27, 1844, her marital status as widow, her husband as Flem Litteral, her parents as John Prater (b. Kentucky) and Jemima Auxier (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ida Witten of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Oil Springs.
On pages 53 & 54 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated September 6, 1850), Heerston Litterall is listed as the head of the household for house #355, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Katherine (born in Kentucky, age 41), Polly M. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Cynthia (born in Kentucky, age 17), Harmon (born in Kentucky, age 15), Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 13), Marion [Francis Marion Litteral] (born in Kentucky, age 12), Lydia (born in Kentucky, age 10), Fleming (born in Kentucky, age 8), Lindsey (born in Kentucky, age 6), Katherine (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elsey [William Elsie] (born in Kentucky, age 1).
On page 124 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1860), Hairston Literal is listed as the head of the household for house #789, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Cathern (born in Kentucky, age 52), Flimy (born in Kentucky, age 16), Lindy (born in Kentucky, age 14), Cathern (born in Kentucky, age 13), Wm. E. (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Jackson Blanton (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22).
On page 24 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 1, 1870), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (born in Kentucky, age 26), Georgeann (born in Kentucky, age 4), Henry H. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and John Hariston (born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, age 4 months).
On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Georgia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ida E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jemima (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Emily C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Hanna R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and George A. Collins (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).
On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Fleming Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in May of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in January of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 56), Emily C. (daughter, single, not working, born in December of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Hannah R. (daughter, single, not working, born in January of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), William T. (son, born in July of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Neuton T. [Newton T.] (son, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Susan E. (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Tallehasse (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), amd Mary M. Litteral (granddaughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).
On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Flem Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 44 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Sarrah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 44 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 66), Hannah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), Thomas (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Talla (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mazie Litteral (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Cyrus Mahan (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).
On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Flem Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 75), Hanah R. (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, age 40), Robert Morris (grandson, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 4), and Harold D. Morris (grandson, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months). They are living in between sons William Thomas and Henry.
On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Sarah Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #187, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 86 years old. Also listed are Hannah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Robert Morris (grandson, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 15), Harold Morris (grandson, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 13), and Belva Jones (granddaughter, widowed, clerk in a coal company store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 36). Son Henry is in house #188 and son William Thomas is in house #186.
The children of FLEMING LITTERAL and SARAH PRATER are:
- GEORGEANN LITTERAL, b. 1866, Kentucky.
- HENRY H. LITTERAL, b. 1867, Kentucky, m. MARY E. (unknown last name). She was born about 1870 in Virginia.
- JOHN HAIRSTON LITTERAL, b. January 1870, Kentucky.
- IDA E. LITTERAL, b. 1872, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WITTEN.
- JEMIMA LITTERAL, b. 1874, Kentucky.
- EMILY C. LITTERAL, b. December 1876, Kentucky.
- HANNAH R. LITTERAL, b. January 1879, Kentucky.
- WILLIAM THOMAS LITTERAL, b. August 6, 1899, Kentucky, d. August 2, 1932, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MALVA MEADE.
- NEWTON T. LITTERAL, b. September 1883, Kentucky.
- SUSAN E. LITTERAL, b. February 1886, Kentucky.
- TALLAHASSEE LITTERAL, b. August 1888, Kentucky.
SMITH RICE, son of GEORGE MILTON RICE and SARAH ELIZABETH BLAIR, was born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, died October 18, 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Obetz Cemetery in Obetz, Franklin County, Ohio. He married STELLA LONG, daughter of SARAH ELIZABETH COLVIN and WILLIAM WASHINGTON LONG, about 1907. She was born March 24, 1890 in Kentucky, died December 12, 1978 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, Ohio, and is buried in Obetz Cemetery in Obetz, Franklin County, Ohio.
Notes: Information on Smith Rice can be found on page 184 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
When Smith Rice'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, that he had physical defects and dependents and that should make him exempt from the draft, and that he was born July 9, 1886 in Riceville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and red hair.
Information found on findagrave.com shows that Smith and Stella Rice were both buried in Obetz Cemetery in Obetz, Franklin County, Ohio. No headstone photos are provided.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Smith Rice was born about 1888, and died October 18, 1964 in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 76. He was married and living in Franklin County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stella Rice was born March 24, 1890, and died October 18, 1964. She received her Social Security card in 1951 in Ohio, her last benefit was paid in Groveport, Franklin County, Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
According to Ohio death record transcripts, Stella Rice was born about 1890, and died December 12, 1978 in a long-term care facility in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 88. She was widowed at the time of her death.
On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky [undated, but taken in April of 1910), Smith Rice 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 21 years old. Also listed is Stellie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20). They are living close to Smith's parents.
On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Smith Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Venus (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Grant W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months). They are living next to Smith's parents.
On pages 20 & 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16 & 17, 1930), Smith Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #190, Smith Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 40), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Venice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Grant W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ellwood (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 4). They are living close to Smith's father.
On page 43 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1940), Smith Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #367, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 50), Venus (daughter, single, does housework for a private family, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 24), Elwood (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).
The children of SMITH RICE and STELLA LONG are:
- KENNETH RICE, b. 1911, Kentucky.
- VENUS E. RICE, b. September 3, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Venice E. Rice was born September 3, 1914 in Johnson County to Stella Lang.
- GRANT WALLAS RICE, b. 1918, Kentucky, d. July 1, 1938, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Glen Rice who was born April 16, 1918 in Johnson County to Stella Lang.
According to his obituary, Grant Wallas Rice (age 21), son of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Rice, underwent an operation for appendicitis on May 31, 1938, and died on July 1st. He was survived by his parents (of Oil Springs); 4 brothers, Kenneth Rice (Radner, Ohio), Elwood Rice, Frank Rice, and Arnold Rice (all still at home); and 2 sisters, Venus Rice and Pauline Rice (both at home). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
- ELWOOD RICE, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elwood Rice was born in Johnson County to Stella Long.
- PAULINE RICE, b. March 31, 1924, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 18, 2005, Lexington, Fayette County, Ohio, buried in Oakley, Kentucky, m. SMITH "BUB" PATRICK.
Notes: According to her obituary, Paulin Rice Patrick (age 81), daughter of the late Smith and Stella Long Rice, was employed with the American Red Cross until her retirement, and a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born March 31, 1924 in Oil Springs, died May 18, 2005 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Owens Cemetery in Oakley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Kenneth Rice, Frank Rice, and Elwood Rice; and 1 sister, Venus Rice. She was survived by her husband, Smith "Bub" Patrick (of Salyersville); 2 sons, Mike Patrick (Salyersville) and Durwood Patrick (Salyersville); 1 daughter, Brenda Kay Damron (Gainesville, Florida); 1 brother, Arnold Rice (Columbus, Ohio); and numerous grandchildren.
- WILLIAM FRANK RICE, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William F. Rice was born in Johnson County to Stella Lange.
- ARNOLD RICE, b. 1932, Kentucky.
LEANDER "LEE" BAYES, son of AMANDA RICE and JAMES BUCHANAN H. BAYES, was born August 27, 1879 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 16, 1953 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married HATTIE COOPER, daughter of JOHN F. COOPER and NANCY E. PATRICK, about 1904. She was born July 24, 1883 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 21, 1971 in West Liberty, Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Morgan County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John F. Cooper (age 23) married Nancy E. Patrick (age 20) on May 5, 1877 in Johnson County.
Nancy Patrick reportedly died in 1886.
When Leander Bayes' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Bloomington, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Hattie Bayes of Bloomington, and that he was born August 27, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.
According to Army enlistment records, Leander Bayes enlisted in the 29th Infantry, Company D, for a period of 3 years in Myrtle, Kentucky, on February 21, 1901. According to this record, he was born in Denver, Kentucky, he was 21 years 6 months old, he was a teacher, he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, and he was 5 feet 9 1/2 inches tall. He was discharged February 26, 1904 in Angel Island, California.
Information found on findagrave.com and a photos of their headstones (photo 2) (photo 3) shows that Hattie Cooper Bayes lived from July 24, 1883 to March 2, 1971, and was buried in Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky, that Leander "Lee" Bayes lived from August 27, 1879 to October 16, 1953, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Lena Bayes lived from July 14, 1921 to May 1, 1967, and was buried in the same cemetery. Leander's headstone also shows that he served in "D. Co. 19th U.S. Inf 1901-1904."
According to his death certificate, Leander Bayes died October 16, 1953 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 27, 1879, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired merchant, his parents as James B. Bayes and Amanda Rice, the informant as Mrs. Gay Tredway, the burial place as Winchester Cemetery in Winchester, Kentucky, and that he was a veteran of the Spanish American War.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leander Bayes died October 16, 1953 in Morgan County at the age of 74. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hattie Bayes was born July 24, 1883, and died in March of 1971. She received her Social Security card in 1962 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hattie Bayes died March 21, 1971 in Morgan County at the age of 87.
On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Precinct 2 - Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1880), J. H. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #351, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23).
On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), Hattie Cooper is found living in the home of her father and step-mother. John F. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #426, he's a farmer, born in December of 1853 in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Bertheus (wife, born in December of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 45), Rolly (son, born in October of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Hattie (daughter, born in July of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Carry (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Carl (son, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Anna (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Earl (son, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Farish Lacey (step-son, marital status is blank, farm laborer, born in January of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24). Although it shows that John and Betheus (Mary) were married for 23 years, in 1910 the census shows both of them married for 22 years and on their second marriage.
On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Leander Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), and Gay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 202 (Caney) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Leander Bays is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), and Gay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).
On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Lee Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #77 [although most of the information on this page has been crossed out], he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 46), Lena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Gay Carter (daughter, married, manager of a local utility company, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 23).
On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 88-7 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Lee Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 46), and Gay Carter (daughter, married, manager of a local utility company, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 23).
On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 88-12 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Lee Bays is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Hallie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 56), and Lena (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 18).
The children of LEE BAYES and HATTIE COOPER are:
- GAY BAYES, b. February 22, 1907, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 25, 1996, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Winchester, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) CARTER, m. (2) EARL VICTOR TREDWAY.
- LENA BAYES, b. July 14, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 1, 1967, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lena Bayes was born July 14, 1921 in Morgan County to Hattie Cooper.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lena Bayes died May 1, 1967 in Morgan County at the age of 45. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.