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ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" PACE, daughter of WILLIAM H. PACE and FRANCES Z. STONE, was born October 27, 1901 in Kentucky, died March 21, 1990 in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, and is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington. She married WILLIAM RUBEN "RUBEN" PATRICK, son of WILLIAM E. PATRICK and REBECCA ADAMS, August 5, 1920 in Chelan County, Washington. He was born April 12, 1896 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 16, 1956 in Orting, Pierce County, Washington, and is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William E. Patrick married Rebecca Adams on April 10, 1875 in Magoffin County.

When W. R. Patrick's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Yellowstone County, Montana [undated, but 1917 or 1918], he stated that he was a checker for a railray in Cook, Billings County, Montana, that he was single, and that he was born April 12, 1896 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had dark eyes and dark-colored hair.

When William Reube Patrick's [sic] World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, he stated that he was working for a fruit growers service in Monitor, Washington, that the person who would always known his address was Mrs. W. R. Patrick of Monitor, and that he was born April 12, 1896 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 160 pounds, and he had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion.

A copy of their marriage certificate shows that Lizzie Pace married W. R. Patrick on August 5, 1920 in Chelan County, Washington.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Elizabeth Patrick lived from October 27, 1901 to March 21, 1990, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington, and that William Ruben Patrick lived from April 12, 1896 to March 16, 1956, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that William was a private in Company L 168 Infantry during World War I.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elizabeth Patrick was born October 27, 1901, and died March 21, 1990. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Patrick was born in April of 1896, and died in March of 1956. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington.

According to Washington State death record transcripts, William Ruben Patrick was born about 1897, and died March 16, 1956 in Orting, Pierce County, Washington, at the age of 59. His parents are listed as William E. Patrick and Rebecca Adams.

On March 21, 1956, K. L. Patrick filled out an application for a veteran headstone for William Ruben Patrick. On that application it says that William served from June 24, 1918 to May 18, 1919, and was honorably discharged. He served in Co "L" 168th. Infantry, U.S. Army 42nd Div. It also shows that he was born April 12, 1896, died March 16, 1956, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wenatchee, Washington.

On page 66 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1900), William E. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #571, he's a farmer, born in September of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Emily Z. (wife, born in August of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she hasn't had any children, age 21), Leonard (son, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Kelley (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Nellie (daughter, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Kenney (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Nora (daughter, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Reuben (son, born in April of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Smith (son, married, farm laborer, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 17), Sophia (daughter-in-law, married, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 16), and Wilson (father, widowed, born in December of 1824 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 75).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), William Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 35), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Reuben (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Riggs (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Densey (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Wilson (father, marital status blank, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 81).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Monitor) in Chelan County, Washington (undated), Kelly L. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for family #53 in house #51, he's the keeper of a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, grocery store clerk, born in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, age 21), William R. (brother, single, grocery store clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Rigs (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 4-30 (Monitor) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 9, 1940), W. Ruben Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a truck driver, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Chelan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are I. Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Chelan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 38), Ruby F. (daughter, born in Washington, age 18), Vivian Opal (daughter, born in Washington, age 13), William H. (son, born in Washington, age 12), Betty Jane (daughter, born in Washington, age 10), and Shirley Rhea (daughter, born in Washington, age 5).

    The children of LIZZIE PACE and RUBEN PATRICK are:

    1. MILDRED L. PATRICK, b. January 26, 1921, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, d. September 12, 2006, East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, buried in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington, m. DELBERT L. PORTERFIELD.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Mildred L. Patrick Porterfield (age 85), daughter of the late Ruben and Elizabeth Pace Patrick, worked for the Eastmont School District for 11 years, then worked at Skookum Fruit Companty until her retirement in 1986, and was a resident of East Wenatchee, Washington, at the time of her death. She was born January 26, 1921 in Wenatchee, died September 12, 2006, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee. In additon to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Bill Patrick. She was survived by 2 sons, Roy (Margie) Porterfield (of East Wenatchee) and Lloyd (Miriam) Porterfield (East Wenatchee); 1 brother, Mike Patrick (Everett); 5 sisters, Ruby Bailey (Wenatchee), Vivian Loken (East Wenatchee), Betty Fries (East Wenatchee), Shirley Woods (Everett), and Gail Brim (Mayville, Tennessee); 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
    2. RUBY FRANCES PATRICK, b. March 13, 1922, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, d. June 30, 2012, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, buried in East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, m. HAROLD BAILEY, November 1904, Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. He d. 1985.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Ruby Frances Patrick Bailey, daughter of William R. and Elizabeth Pace Patrrick, was a lifelong resident of Wenatchee Valley Washington. She was born March 13, 1922, died June 30, 2012, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Bailey, whom she married in November of 1940 in Wenatchee. He died in 1985. She was also preceded in death by 1 son, Jack Bailey; 1 brother, Bill Patrick; and 2 sisters, Mildred Porterfield and Vivian Loken. She was survived by 1 son, Dennis (Laura) Bailey (of Cashmere); 1 daughter, Joanne Hampton (Yakima); 1 daughter-in-law, Linda (Jack) Bailey (East Wenatchee); 1 brother, Mike (Barbara) Patrick (Everett); 3 sisters, Betty (Bob) Fries (East Wenatchee), Shirley Woods (Everett), and Gail (Bob) Brim (Tennessee); 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
    3. VIVIAN OPAL PATRICK, b. June 19, 1926, Monitor, Chelan County, Washington, d. May 11, 2012, Washington, buried in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington, m. (1) LEONARD DAUGHTERY. She m. (2) LARRY LOKEN, 1951.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Vivian Patrick Loken, daughter of Ruben and Elizabeth Pace Patrick, was born June 19, 1926 in Monitor, Washington, died May 11, 2012 in Washington, and was buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wanatchee, Douglas County, Washington. She was 1st married to Leonard Daughtery, and they had a son, Rodger Daughtery (of Nice, France. In 1951 she met and married Larry Loken. They had 3 girs, Bonnie Cooper, Connie Ames, and Susan Price. In addition, she was survived by 1 brother, Mike (Barb) Patrick (of Everett); 3 sisters, Ruby Bailey (Wenatchee), Betty (Bob) Fries (East Wenatchee), and Shirley (Marv) Woods (Everett); 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
    4. WILLIAM H. PATRICK, b. 1928, Washington.
    5. BETTY JANE PATRICK, b. 1930, Washington, m. BOB FRIES.
    6. SHIRLEY RHEA PATRICK, b. 1935, Washington, m. MARV WOODS.
    7. GAIL PATRICK, m. BOB BRIM.
    8. MIKE PATRICK, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).







SARAH CATHERINE "DOLL" RICE, daughter of NANCY CATHERINE SALYER and JAMES RICE, was born December 21, 1874 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died April 25, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) DAVID SHERMAN "BUD" BAYES on December 25, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1867. She married (1) SIMON PETER PICKLESIMER, son of DAVID PICKLESIMER and JUDITH LEMASTER, December 6, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born November 5, 1872 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 4, 1964 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 191), Sarah E. Rice (b. December 22, 1874), daughter of Nancy Salyer and James Rice, married Simon Picklesimer, and their children were Terah May Picklesimer, Annie Picklesimer, Wannie Picklesimer, Dorothy Picklesimer, and Orville Picklesimer. On page 550, Sarah "Doll" Litteral (b. December 1875), daughter of Wiley Litteral and Rebecca Pace, married Simon Picklesimer (b. November 1872) and their children were Terrie Picklesimer, Anna Picklesimer, Wonnie Picklesimer, Dorothy Picklesimer, and Orville Picklesimer. Their children's death certificates and obituaries show that Simon Picklesimer married Sarah Rice, and Kentucky death records show that Sarah Litteral died in 1857.

Simon Peter Picklesimer was the half-brother of Alabama Lemaster, Manerva Picklesimer and Lydia Picklesimer. Judith Lemaster was his father's 2nd wife, the first being Mary Barnett.

Judith Lemaster was the sister of Thomas Lemaster, James P. Lemaster, Mary Almeda Lemaster and Zilpha Lemaster.

The fact that Simon Picklesimer's middle name was Peter comes from the John G. Trimble Cemetery page of the Johnson County Historical Society's website, under his daughter Anna's info.

Sarah Rice Picklesimer's name is listed as Doll in her daughter Teria's death certificate.

According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah Rice was born December 21, 1874 in Magoffin County to James Rice (b. Floyd County) and Nancy Salyer (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sarah C. Rice (age 16) married David S. Bayes (age 23) on December 25, 1890 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sarah C. Rice (2nd marriage, age 18) married Simon Picklesimer (age 21) on December 6, 1893 in Johnson County.

When Simon P. Picklesimer'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 self-employed farmer in Oil Springs, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Sarah C. Picklesimer Wife" of Oil Springs, and that he was born November 5, 1872. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark gray hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Sarah C. Picklesimer lived from December 22, 1873 to April 25, 1954, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Simon Picklesimer lived from November 5, 1872 to December 4, 1964, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Simon Picklesimer was born about 1872, and died December 4, 1964 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 92. He was widowed and living in Dayton at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), David Pickelsimer is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Judia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 41), Hamilton (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alabama (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Minerva B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Simon P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Cora (daughter, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Simon Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #383, he's a farmer, born in November of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in December of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 24), and Terah M. (daughter, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April [no date], 1910), Simon PSimer is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Sarrah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 36), Teria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Wanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 12, & 13, 1920), Simon Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Anna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Wanna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Orval (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Simon Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 55), Wanna (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Orvill H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Simon Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 65), and Wanne (daughter, single, office clerk, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 30).

    The children of SARAH RICE and SIMON PICKLESIMER are:

    1. TERAH MAY PICKLESIMER, b. September 10, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1916, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Teria Picklesimer died December 3, 1916 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as September 10, 1895, her marital status as single, her parents as Simon Picklesimer (b. Johnson County) and Doll Rice (b. Magoffin County), and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Teria Picklesimer died December 3, 1916 in Johnson County at the age of 20.
      Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of her headstone shows that Terah May Picklesimer lived from September 5, 1895 to December 20, 1916, and was buried in Mitchell Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    2. ANNA LAURA PICKLESIMER, b. August 19, 1901, Kentucky, d. October 18, 1981, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. ROBERT ELDON TRIMBLE.
    3. WANNA PICKLESIMER, b. December 16, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1982, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. MARVIN BENTON.
      Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Wanna P. Benton was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died February 22, 1982 in a long-term care facility in Kettering, Montgomery County, at the age of 74. She was living in Dayton and widowed at the time of her death.
      According to her obituary, Wanna Picklesimer Benton, daughter of Simon and Sarah Kathryn Rice Picklesimer, was born December 16, 1907 in Johnson County, died February 22, 1982, and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. She was survived by 1 brother, Orville Picklesimer (of Franklin Furnace, Ohio): and 1 sister, Dorothy Blanton (Franklin Furnace, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wanna Benton was born December 16, 1907, and died in February of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
    4. DOROTHY LOUISE PICKLESIMER, b. March 10, 1909, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1993, Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, m. OSCAR BLANTON.
    5. ORVILLE H. PICKLESIMER, b. July 1, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 20, 1982, Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Franklin Furnace, Scioto County, Ohio, m. JULIA DILLS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orval H. Picklesimer was born July 1, 1912 in Johnson County to Sarrah Rice.
      According to his obituary, Orville Picklesimer (age 69), son of the late Simon and Sarah Rice Picklesimer, was a resident of Franklin Furnace, Ohio, at the time of his death. He died April 20, 1982, and was buried in Floral Hills Cemetery in Franklin Furnace. He was survived by his wife, Julia Dills Picklesimer; 5 sons; 2 daughters; and 1 sister. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Orville Picklesimer was born about 1913 in Kentucky, and died April 20, 1982 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 69. He was married at the time of his death.

    (This information comes from Carol Furtado and other sources)







JOSEPH PAUL SPRIGGS JR., son of TRESSIE MARIE PACE and JOSEPH PAUL SPRIGGS, married JOAN LIMMERICK.

Notes: Information on Joseph Spriggs can be found on page 182 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of JOSEPH SPRIGGS and JOAN LIMMERICK are:

    1. PAULA SPRIGGS, m. GLEN SCHROEDER.
    2. LINDA SPRIGGS, m. MARK HENDRICKSON.
    3. JOEY SPRIGGS.
    4. CARRIE SPRIGGS.

    (This information comes from Charles Penn and other sources)







FOREST RICE, son of ARMINTA ALICE RICE and YANKEE B. RICE, was born August 27, 1893 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 22, 1951 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) DAISY C. CONLEY, daughter of HENRY MARTIN CONLEY and NANCY JANE SPRADLIN. She was born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, and died about 1919. He married (2) AMBA SUSAN DOTSON, daughter of CYNTHIA ELLEN CONLEY and RICHARD H. DOTSON, about 1920. She was born October 8, 1897 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died February 4, 1984 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bee Williams Cemetery at Middle Fork of Jennies Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. Amba Dotson married (2) VERNER BLAIR.

Notes: According to "Johnson County Kentucky Cemeteries Volume 2" published by the Johnson County Historical Society, (pages 27 & 28), it says that Forest Rice was buried in Rice Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander and that there is an unmarked stone there that could possibly be marking the grave of his first wife, Daisy. It also says (page 73) that Amba Susan Dotson Rice was born October 8, 1897, died February 4, 1984, and was buried in William Cemetery at Frozen Creek in Leander, Kentucky.

When Forest 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 farmer, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born August 27, 1893 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a deformed foot.

According to his death certificate, Forest Rice died June 22, 1951 in Paintsville Hospital from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as August 27, 1893, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Y. B. Rice and Mittie [sic] Rice, the informant as Alvis Rice, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Paintsville.

According to his obituary, Forrest Rice (age 57), son of Minta Rice and the late Y. B. Rice and a lifelong resident of Johnson County, died June 22, 1951 in Johnson County after an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Conley. He was survived by his second wife, Amba Dotson Rice; and 1 son from his first marriage, Ellis Rice (of Glasgow, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Forest Rice died June 22, 1951 in Johnson County at the age of 57. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Amba Dotson Blair (age 86), daughter of Richard and Cynthia Conley Dotson and a resident of Leander, was born October 8, 1887 [mistake] in Johnson County, died February 4, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Collista. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Forest Rice and Vernor Blair. She was survived by 1 step-son, Virgil Blair (of Leander); 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Williams (Tipp City, Ohio) and Mrs. Jewell Weddington (New Carlisle, Ohio); 2 sisters, Mrs. Dewey (May) Hackworth (Riceville) and Mrs. Lula Hackworth (Salyersville); and "12 step children." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Amba Dotson Rice lived from October 8, 1897 to February 4, 1984, and was buried in Bee Williams Cemetery at Middle Fork of Jennies Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Amba Blair was born October 8, 1897, and died in February of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amba Blair died February 4, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 86. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 19, 1920), Forest Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed is Amba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). They are living next to Forest's parents, who are raising Forest's son from his first marriage.

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Forest Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, furst married at age 19, and he's 36 years old. Also listed is Amba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 38). They are living next to Forest's parents.

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), Forest Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's unable to work, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Amby (wife, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 42), and Velcie Helton (lodger, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 12). Velcie Helton was the daughter of Louise Jackson and Charles Helton.

    The children of FOREST RICE and DAISY CONLEY are:

    1. FOREST ELLIS RICE, b. March 27, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Forest E. Rice was born March 27, 1917 in Johnson County to Daisy Conley.
    2. BILLY ELMER RICE, b. May 4, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 3, 1919, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Mill Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Billy Elmer Rice died September 3, 1919 in Riceville from "Thrat trouble." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as May 4, 1919, his parents as Forest Rice (b. Johnson County) and Daisy Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Callie Vaughan of Riceville, the burial place as Mill Creek, and the undertaker as Jane Conley.







ROY RICE, son of GREENVILLE RICE and CORA ALICE DAVIS, was born in 1910 in Kentucky. He married MABLE PATRICK. She was born about 1918 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 190 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Roy Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's the proprieter of a grocery store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2 years of college, age 22), and Jimmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The children of ROY RICE and MABLE PATRICK are:

    1. JAMES RAY RICE, b. 1939, m. IVY (unknown last name).
    2. ANDREW RICE.
    3. LYDIA RICE.
    4. RUTH RICE.







JOHNNIE RICE, son of GREENVILLE RICE and CORA ALICE DAVIS, was born about 1913 in Kentucky. He married BILLIE NICKEL.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 190 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Green Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #109, 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 67 years old. Also listed are Cora Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 69), Johnie (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 27), Billie (wife [daughter-in-law], married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 22), and Wayne (grandson, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 23).

    The child of JOHNNIE RICE and BILLIE NICKEL is:

    1. MICHAEL GREEN RICE, m. PAULETTE PRESTON.







EDWARD LOUIS SPRIGGS, son of TRESSIE MARIE PACE and JOSEPH PAUL SPRIGGS, married MARILYN RITA TRAPP.

Notes: Information on Edward Spriggs can be found on page 182 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of EDWARD SPRIGGS and MARILYN TRAPP are:

    1. MICHELLE LYNN SPRIGGS.
    2. MARK EDWARD SPRIGGS, m. MELISSA SUE FANGMANN.
    3. MICHAEL EDWARD SPRIGGS.

    (This information comes from Charles Penn and other sources)







ALVA B. LEMASTER, son of MARY "POLLY" CANTRELL and THOMAS LEMASTER, was born in March of 1869 in Kentucky, and died about 1927. He married ROSA BELLE SALYER, daughter of JOSEPH SALYER and CATHERINE STAPLETON, April 5, 1899. She was born December 14, 1873 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 21, 1951 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Rosa Belle Salyer was the sister of Logan Salyer.

Catherine Stapleton was the sister of Edward "Ned" Stapleton, Allen Stapleton, and Joseph Stapleton.

According to her obituary, Belle Salyer Lemaster, daughter of Joe and Kate Stapleton Salyer, was born December 14, 1873 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 21, 1951 at home in Flat Gap after an illness of 3 months. Her husband, Alva Lemaster, preceded her in death 24 years prior, and she was survived by 3 sons, Harry Lemaster and Luther Lemaster (both of Flat Gap), Bruce Lemaster (of West Liberty); 4 daughters , Mrs. Verna McKenzie (of Volga), Mrs. Ruie Curtis (of Elna), Lexie Lemaster (of Flat Gap), and Mary Lemaster (of Flat Gap); 2 sisters, Elizabeth Salyer (of Manilla), and Mrs. Nancy McKenzie [Nancy E. Salyer McKenzie] (of Wake Port, Minnesota).

According to her death certificate, Belle Lemaster died February 21, 1951 in Flat Gap from broncho pneumonia, rheumatic heart disease, and malnutrition. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as December 14, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Joe Salyer and Kate Stapleton, and the informant as Luther Lemaster.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2 & 3, 1880), Joseph Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, he has lung disease, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 46), Levi (son, farmer, married during the current year, born in Kentucky, age 20), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), William R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lolla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rosabell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lydia Salyer (daughter-in-law, married during the current year, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Alva Lemaster is found maried and living in the home of his parents. Thomas Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in May of 1830 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in April of 1830 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 40 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 70), Alva (son, married, farmer, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 30), Belle (daughter-in-law, married, born in December of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Maxy [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), Alvey Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rosa B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Verna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky age 4), Rouie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Lemaster (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 79).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Alva B. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #21, a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 46), Lexie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Belle Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #310, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and she's 56 years old. Also listed are Lexie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Harry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

    The children of ALVA LEMASTER and BELLE SALYER are:

    1. MAXY LEMASTER, b. February 1900, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
    2. LEXIE LEMASTER, b. 1902, Kentucky.
    3. VERNA LEMASTER, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCKENZIE.
    4. HARRY B. LEMASTER, b. 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 25, 1970, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IVAL SPARKS.
    5. MARY LEMASTER, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    6. RUIE LEMASTER, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CURTIS.
    7. BRUCE LEMASTER, b. February 17, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Lemaster was born February 17, 1911 in Johnson County to Belle Slayer.
    8. WALTER LEMASTER, b. January 26, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 14, 1914, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Lemaster was born January 26, 1913 in Johnson County to Bell Salyers.
      According to his death certificate, Walter Lemaster died November 14, 1914 in Flat Gap from "accidental - burns." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as January 26, 1914 [hard to read], his age as 1 year 10 months 12 days, his parents as Alva B. Lemaster (b. Johnson County) and Belle Salyer (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Henry Cantril of Fuget, Kentucky.
    9. LUTHER LEMASTER, b. December 6, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther Lemaster was born December 6, 1914 in Johnson County to Bell Salyers.







ELMA CRACE, daughter of DORA PACE and GEORGE W. CRACE, was born February 1, 1904 in Kentucky, died March 3, 1981 in Dade County, Florida, and is buried in Burnett Howard Cemetery in Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married HOMER HOWARD, son of BURNETT HOWARD and MARTHA GULLETT, about 1923. He was born February 20, 1904 in Kentucky, died February 21, 1978 in Oldham County, Kentucky, and is buried in Burnett Howard Cemetery in Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky

Notes: Elma Crace was living in Ypsilanti, Michigan, when her brother Paris died in 1944.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Burnett Howard married Martha Gullett on February 20, 1903 in Magoffin County at the home of Lee Patrick. The witness was Noah Minix, and the minister was John Joseph.

Information found on findagrave.com and shows that Elma and Homer Howard were both buried in Burnett Howard Cemetery in Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elma Howard was born February 1, 1904, and died in March of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elma Howard died March 3, 1981 in Florida at the age of 77. She was living in Oldham County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Elma Howard was born February 1, 1904, and died March 3, 1981 in Dade County at the age of 77.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Homer Howard was born February 20, 1904, and died in Febuary of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Homer Howard died February 21, 1978 in Oldham County at the age of 74. He was living in Oldham County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20 & 22, 1910), Burnett Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Ben Howard (brother, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 76 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 5 & 6, 1920), Burnett Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Lark Howard (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 86).

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Homer Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #395, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Elma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), and Mabel L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). Homer's parents are in house #391.

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 84-9 (Burgin) in Mercer County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Homer Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a guard at a state hospital, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Elma (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Joeam [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of ELMA CRACE and HOMER HOWARD are:

    1. ETHEL HOWARD, b. 1926, Kentucky.
    2. MABEL LOUVERN HOWARD, b. April 19, 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 9, 2002, m. (unknown first name) CRAWFORD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mabel L. Howard was born April 19, 1929 in Magoffin County to Elma Crace.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mabel Louvern Howard Crawford was born April 19, 1929 in Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 9, 2002. Her father's name is listed as Homer Howard, her mother's as Elma Crace, and her name was as Mabel Louvern Howard in 1947, Mabel Howard Crawford in 1963, and as Mabel H. Crawford in 2002.
    3. JOANN HOWARD, b. 1932, Kentucky.







LAURA ALICE "ALICE" CRACE, daughter of NANCY JANE CONLEY and ALFRED WASHINGTON CRACE, was born May 5, 1880 in Minnesota, died July 12, 1919 in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, and is buried in Oak Leaf Cemetery in Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota. She married WILLIAM FRANKLIN MILLER, son of HENRY MILLER and SARAH ELIZABETH (unknown last name), about 1901. He was born in 1869 in Minnesota, died in 1951, and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota.

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.

Sarah Elizabeth Miller's maiden name was reportedly Sarah Elizabeth Saffell.

According to Minnesota death record transcripts, Sarah Elizabeth Miller died December 5, 1917 in Anoka County.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Alice Crace Miller lived from 1880 to 1919, and was buried in Lot 6, Block 8, Section 2 in Oak Leaf Cemetery in Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota, and that William F. Miller lived from 1869 to 1951, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota. They are both buried in the same cemeteries as their parents.

According to Minnesota death record transcripts, Laura Alice Miller died July 12, 1919 in Anoka County.

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Bethel in Anoka County, Minnesota (dated August 1, 1870), Henry Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #25, no occupation is listed, he's born in Pennsylvania, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Ohio, age 26), Emma (born in Minnesota, age 7), Mary A. (born in Minnesota, age 3), Lucinda (born in Minnesota, age 1), and William (born in Minnesota, age 10 months).

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Bethel) in Anoka County, Minnesota (dated June 10, 1880), Henry Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Maryland, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 36), Emma E. (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 15), Mary A. (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 13), Lucinda J. (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 11), William (son, born in Minnesota, age 10), John (son, born in Minnesota, age 5), and Jennie M. (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 4).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 9 (Anoka) in Anoka County, Minnesota (dated April 25, 1910), William Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #255, he's a laborer, born in Minnesota, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Minnesota, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 29), and Audrey (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 5).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Anoka) in Anoka County, Minnesota (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), William F. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a house carpenter, widowed, born in Minnesota, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Audrey V. (daughter, born in Minnesota, age 15), Donald E. (son, born in Minnesota, age 8), and Harold W. (son, born in Minnesota, age 6).

On page 40 of the 1940 census for District 2-1 (Anoka) in Anoka County, Minnesota (dated April 17, 1940), William Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a carpenter, widowed, born in Minnesota, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Harold (son, separated, sign painter, born in Minnesota, 2 years of high school, age 27).

    The children of ALICE CRACE and WILLIAM MILLER are:

    1. AUDREY JEANNE MILLER, b. October 26, 1904, Bethel, Anoka County, Minnesota, d. February 9, 2001, Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota, buried in Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota, m. STANLEY HARLAND CANDAUX, son of (unknown) and (unknown first name) HENNING, June 11, 1947. He was b. September 3, 1916, d. January 29, 1980, buried in Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Audrey Jeanne Candaux lived from October 26, 1904 to February 9, 2001, and was buried in Pine Ridge Cemetery in Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota, and that Stanley H. Candaux lived from September 3, 1916 to January 29, 1980, and was buried in the same cemetery. Stanley's headstone also shows that he was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, and that he served in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
      According to Minnesota death record transcripts, Audrey Jeanne Candaux was born October 26, 1904 in Bethel, Minnesota, and died February 9, 2001 in Deer River, Itasca County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as Crace.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stanley Candaux was born September 3, 1916, and died in January of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Deer River, Itasca County, Minnesota.
      According to Minnesota death record transcripts, Stanley Harland Candaux was was born September 3, 1916, and died January 29, 1980 in Itasca County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Henning.
      According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Stanley Candaux lived from September 3, 1916 to February 2, 1980. He served in the military from June 2, 1942 to March 31, 1965.
    2. DONALD EUGENE MILLER, b. October 17, 1911, Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, d. October 29, 1997, Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, m. FLORENCE VERONICA GRABOSKA, April 6, 1940, Anoka County, Minnesota. She was b. 1918, d. June 9, 2013, Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, buried in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Donald E. Miller was born October 17, 1911, and died October 29, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Minnesota, and his last place of residence was in Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota.
      According to Minnesota death record transcripts, Donald Eugene Miller was born October 17, 1911 in Anoka, Minnesota, and died October 29, 1997 in Anoka. His mother's maiden name is listed as Crace.
      According to her obituary, Florence Veronica Grabowska Miller (age 95) was a resident of Anoka, Minnesota, at the time of her death. She died June 9, 2013, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in Anoka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Miller; and 1 son, James Miller. She was survived by 1 son, Tom Miller; 3 daughters, Joyce (Bob) Reusink, Donna (Del) Jacobs, and Carol (Tony) Patchen; 2 brothers, Arlan (Shirley) Grabowska and Albert Grabowska; 1 sister, Veronica Hehn; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
    3. HAROLD WILLIAM MILLER, b. April 17, 1913, Minnesota, d. January 5, 1980, Contra Costa County, California, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold Miller was born April 15, 1913, and died in July of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Minnesota, and his last place of residence was in Chico, Butte County, California.
      According to California death record transcripts, Harold William Miller was born April 17, 1980 in Minnesota, and died July 5, 1980 in Contra Costa County.

    (This information comes from Terry Crace and other sources)







BARTON R. HOOD, son of SYLVANIA CAROLINE SLUSHER and WILLIAM BARTON HOOD, was born October 4, 1901 in Indian Territory [Oklahoma], died November 24, 1976 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Resthaven Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. He married ANNA F. (unknown last name) about 1923. She was born August 12, 1905 in Arkansas, died November 23, 1970, and is buried in Resthaven Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Cleveland County, Oklahoma.

Notes: Barton Hood's wife's maiden name was reportedly Anna Johnson.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Barton R. Hood lived from October 4, 1901 to November 24, 1976, and was buried in Section 11, Garden of North Chapel, in Resthaven Gardens Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, and that Annie F. Hood lived from August 12, 1905 to November 23, 1970, and was buried in the same section in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Barton Hood was born October 4, 1901, and died in October of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 18, 1930), Barton Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), first married at age 22, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Arkansas, father born unknown, mother born in Oklahoma, first married at 18, age 24), Lillian (daughter, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 5), and Doris J. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 3 years, 2 months).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 8, 1940), Barton R. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Annie F. (wife, born in Arkansas, age 34), Lillian C. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 15), Doris J. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 13), William H. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 7), Fred A. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 2), and Sylvania C. (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 81).

    The children of BARTON HOOD and ANNA (unknown last name) are:

    1. LILLIAN C. HOOD, b. 1925, Oklahoma.
    2. DORIS J. HOOD, b. 1927, Oklahoma.
    3. WILLIAM H. HOOD, b. 1933, Oklahoma.
    4. FRED A. HOOD, b. 1938, Oklahoma.







LESTER AMON HOOD, son of COLUMBUS GREEN "LUM" HOOD and CORA CATHERINE CUMMINGS, was born May 23, 1909 in Arkansas, died in November of 1984 in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. He married BESSIE LEE CLARK, daughter of GEORGE W. CLARK and SARAH BROWN. She was born February 6, 1906 in Oklahoma, died January 20, 1981 in Kern County, California, and is buried in Shafter Memorial Park in Shafter, Kern County, California.

Notes: A photo of Lester Amon Hood's Oklahoma driver's license shows that he was born May 23, 1909, and was 5 feet 5 inches tall, he weighed 150 pounds, and he had gray eyes. His address was Rt. 1, Shady Point, Oklahoma, 74956.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Lester Hood was buried in Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and that Bessie L. Hood was buried in Shafter Memorial Park in Shafter, Kern County, California. There is no photo of Lester's headstone, but there is one of Bessie's.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lester Hood was born May 23, 1909, and died in November of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bessie Hood was born February 6, 1906, and died in January of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and her last place of residence was in Wasco, Kern County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Bessie Lee Clark Hood was born February 6, 1906 in Oklahoma, and died January 20, 1981 in Kern County. Her father's surname is listed as Clark, and her mother's maiden name as Clark.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 161 (Shady Point Township) in Le Flore, Oklahoma (dated May 3, 1910), George W. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Arkansas, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 35), Liewatta (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 13), Lena M. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 9), and Bessie L. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 4).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Kennedy Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated January 8, 1920), George W. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a Unites States Mail Carrier, born in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Arkansas, parents born in Mississippi, age 46), Lena (daughter, widowed, saleslady in a dry goods store, born in Oklahoma, age 19), and Bessie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 14).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1940 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 10, 1940), Lester A. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farm laborer, born in Arkansas, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Bessie L. (wife, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 34), and Charles E. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 2).

    The children of LESTER HOOD and BESSIE CLARK are:

    1. CHARLES EDWARD HOOD, b. July 22, 1937, Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. February 8, 2010, Tehachapi, Kern County, California, buried in Shafter, Kern County, California, m. JOYCE J. ZACHARY, July 11, 1958, Kern County, California.
      Notes: According to California marriage records, Charles E. Hood married Joyce J. Zachary on July 11, 1958 in Kern County.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Charles Edward Hood lived from July 22, 1937 to February 8, 2010, and was buried in Shafter Memorial Park in Shafter, Kern County, California.
      According to his obituary: "Charles Edward Hood arrived in this world on July 22, 1937 in Shady Point, Le Flore, Okla. He spent many years of his life traveling the world while working in the oilfield industry. His final travel destination was Heaven and he departed on Feb. 8, 2010 from Tehachapi, Calif. via COPD at the age of 72. Upon arrival Charlie was joyfully greeted at the gate by his parents, Lester and Bessie, his sisters Cora and Sissy, and various other family and friends.
      "Charlie was a smart, generous, spiritually strong, resourceful man, and an example to all of us. His wife and family meant everything to him. They were at the forefront of his heart with every endeavor. He will be missed. Forevermore we’ll reminisce over his impact on our lives while he was here, and tears will fall in tribute to his memory and our sorrow at his passing. His life was our family’s history in the making and a roadmap for our future generations.
      "There are a million anecdotes that could be written here by his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends. Sadly we must write the short version. Charlie lived life and loved to the fullest. His family moved from Oklahoma to California when he was a child. He loved sports and ran track for Shafter High School, where he graduated in 1956.
      "He married Joyce in 1958 and thought of her as the most wonderful woman in the world. He raised his family in Wasco and moved to Tehachapi 10 years ago. He enjoyed music and taught his daughter to dance before she could walk. He was involved in every sport his son participated in as a fan, mentor, and sometimes coach.
      "He coached his grandchildren in t-ball and baseball. He educated his granddaughters on the 'right' way to fry eggs and was an example of the type of man they might one day marry. He taught his grandsons how to fish, shoot, and the importance of respect and opening a door for a lady. He traveled the world and worked hard. He started a family tradition of neighborhood BBQ’s during his time off from work and travel. This tradition is carried on by his son, grandchildren, and many friends. He was quick-witted. He loved his country, he was proud to be an American and considered himself a modern Patriot.
      "The world has lost a loving, hard-working family man and friend to many. He is survived by Joyce, the wife he loved beyond measure for over 52 years, and their children, a daughter Tanya, a son Sheldon and daughter-in-law Dana of Tehachapi, California. His surviving brother is David Hood of Southern California. His devoted grandchildren include Shelby Hood, Michael Reeves, Ashley Reeves Sailer & Brandon Sailer, Corey Hood, Timothy Reeves, Patrick Reeves, Cameron Hood, and Abby Hood. One sister-in-law, Belinda Milam and husband Billy, two nieces Jennifer Milstred and Robin King, as well as great-nieces and nephews.
      "Charlie may have been small in stature but he was larger than life to his family.
      "He will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 in Shafter Cemetery, 18662 Santa Fe Way, Shafter, Calif. Services will be officiated by Pastor Ron Griffith. Wood Family Funeral Services in Tehachapi is handling the arrangements."
    2. CORA HOOD.
    3. SISSY HOOD.
    4. DAVID HOOD.







MARION FRANCIS HOOD, son of SYLVANIA CAROLINE SLUSHER and WILLIAM BARTON HOOD, was born August 18, 1896 in Oak Lodge, Le Flore County, Oklahoma [Indian Territory at the time], died June 29, 1994 in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. He married JUEL ADA BROWN, daughter of FRANCIS MARION BROWN and MARTHA JANE "JANE" MARCHANT, about 1919. She was born March 19, 1898 in Oklahoma, died November 3, 1987 in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Notes: Juel Brown's sister, Della, married Marion's cousin, Raymond Wiles.

When Marion Francis Hood's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Panama, Le Flore County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Panama, Le Flore County, that he was single, that he had a dependent father and mother, and that he was born August 18, 1896 in Oak Lodge, Oklahoma. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

When Marion Frances Hood's World War II draft registration card was filled out in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma [undated, but in 1942], he stated that he was working for Buck Creek Coal Company in Buck Creek, Le Flore County, that the person who would always know his address was Jewell Hood of Bokoshe, Oklahoma, and that he was born August 18, 1895 in Spiro, Oklahoma. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 165 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Marion Francis Hood lived from August 18, 1895 to June 29, 1994, and was buried in Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and that Juel A. Hood lived from March 19, 1898 to November 3, 1987, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that Marion was a private in the U.S. Army.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marion F. Hood was born August 18, 1895, and died June 29, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Juel A. Hood was born March 19, 1898, and died November 3, 1987. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and her last place of residence was in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

On pages 41 & 42 of the 1900 census for District 74 (Township 8) in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory (dated July 11, 1900), Frank M. Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #435, he's a farmer, born in Missouri, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Missouri, married for 9 years, and his age and birth date are unreadable. Also listed are Jane M. (wife, born in March of 1872 in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 28), Virgil O. (daughter, born in January of 1892 in Indian Territory [Oklahoma], age 8), Hershel (son, born in June of 1894 in Indian Territory, age 5), Jewell A. (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Indian Territory, age 1), and Emeline M. Brown (mother, single, born in October of 1847 in Missouri, father born in Missouri, mother born in Tennessee, age 52).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 161 (Shady Point) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 22, 1910), Frank M. Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Missouri, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Janie M. (wife, born in Arkansas, father born in Missouri, mother born in Arkansas, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 38), Virgial (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 18), Hershel (son, born in Oklahoma, age 14), Jewell (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 12), Maudie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 9), Della (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 7), Pearl (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 4), Myrtle (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 1 year 7 months), and William Haskell (servant, single, farm laborer, born in Oklahoma, parents born in the United States, age 22).

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 97 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated February 9 & 10, 1920), Marion F. Hood is listed as the head of the household of house #415, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Jewell (wife, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Arkansas, age 22). They are living close to several of Marion's family members.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 17, 1930), Marion F. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), first married at age 21, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Jewell (wife, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), first married at 19, age 31), Roy W. (son, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 10), Adel C. [hard to read] (son, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 8), Dowel E. [hard to read] (son, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 3 years 8 months), and Kenneth E. (son, born in Oklahoma, mixed blood (Cherokee), age 4 months). They are living close to several of Marion's family members.

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 20, 1940), Marion F. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, he was living in rural Le Flore County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Juel (wife, born in Oklahoma, 7th grade education, age 42), Roy (son, born in Oklahoma, age 20), Odell (son, born in Oklahoma, age 17), Dorial (son, born in Oklahoma, age 13), Kenneth (son, born in Oklahoma, age 11), Trebreh (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 7), and Dorothy Joe (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 2).

    The children of MARION HOOD and JUEL BROWN are:

    1. WILLIAM ROY “ROY” HOOD, b. January 23, 1920, Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. April 21, 2002, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, buried in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, m. LULA MAE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com:
      William "Roy" Hood, 82, of Bokoshe, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Tulsa. He was born Jan. 23, 1920 in Panama. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Bokoshe, a welder, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the VFW and a lifelong resident of Bokoshe.
      “Survivors include his wife Lula Mae Hood of the home; three daughters, Carol Ann James, Nadine Tackett and Sandra Kay Sides, all of Bixby; one brother, Odell Hood of Bixby; two sisters, Trebreh Brown of Bokoshe and Dorothy and Eddie Mos of Independence, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Jesse Fesperman of Houston, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and loved ones and many loved friends.
      “Services will be at 2 pm Tuesday, April 23 at Old Bokoshe Cemetery Pavilion with Mary Sue Sprouse officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.”
    2. CLINTON ODELL HOOD, b. July 6, 1922, Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. October 4, 2008, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, buried in Bixby County, Oklahoma, m. MARY ALICE CONDO, November 23, 1949. She d. February 10, 1988.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com:
      "Clinton Odell Hood was born on July 6, 1922 in Panama, Oklahoma to Marion Francis & Juel Ada (Brown) Hood. He passed from this life on October 4, 2008 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at the age of 86 years, 2 months & 28 days.
      "The son of a tenant farmer and coal miner, Odell was the third of eight children. He was born on a typically hot July day in 1922. He graduated from Panama High School in 1941, and inherited a world at war. After a short stint with the Civilian Conservation Corps, he enlisted with the U.S. Navy on Sept. 11, 1941. As with most who served during this time, Odell simply say this as his duty and honor to served his country. He knew what he had to do, and took up the mantle of this responsibility just like his father had done in the first World War and his grandfather had done in the Civil War. Returning home after the war, Odell started life over again just up the road from his boyhood home in the town of Bokoshe. Realizing the road to his future would be paved with the bricks and mortar of education, he began this new journey at Eastern Oklahoma A&M. He graduated there in 1949 and continued on at Northeastern State University where he finished his undergraduate work in 1951 with a bachelors degree in education. It was then on to Oklahoma University where he completed his masters program in school administration in 1956. It was also during this time he met and married a young lady named Mary Alice Condo, the daughter of a rancher from a neighboring town. They were married on Nov. 23, 1949 and set out building a life together raising two sons. Eventually they settled in the town of Bixby where he would spend the next twenty-five years working as a school principal and retired from Bixby Public Schools as an assistant superintendent. An avid reader, Odell devoured book after book and kept the local librarian busy keeping the newest best sellers available. Odell was also a closet philanthropist - finding people in need and meeting those needs, without fan fare or publicity. He never sought out the accolades or applause from others. He simply knew that his reward came from a higher authority; one that would not succumb to the ravages of time. A reward that he knew awaited him in the future and he is now enjoying today. Odell also enjoyed many outdoor activities. Hunting and fishing as a young man and spending time at the lake with his family and friends as he grew older were the things in which he found his greatest pleasure. These times with his family and his closest friends brought great joy to his life and to ours.
      "He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary on February 10, 1988 as well as by 4 brothers; Leon, Roy, D.E. & Kenneth Hood and 1 sister; Madge."
    3. DORIAL E. HOOD, b. 1927, Oklahoma.
    4. KENNETH E. HOOD, b. 1929, Oklahoma.
    5. TREBREH HOOD, b. 1933, Oklahoma, m. (unknown first name) BROWN.
    6. LEON HOOD, b. October 31, 1934, d. October 14, 1938, buried in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Leon Hood lived from October 31, 1934 to October 14, 1938, and was buried in Old Bokoshe Memorial Gardens in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
    7. DOROTHY JOE HOOD, b. 1938, Oklahoma, m. EDDIE MOS.







LILLIE FRANCIS HOOD, daughter of SYLVANIA CAROLINE SLUSHER and WILLIAM BARTON HOOD, was born in July of 1893 in Indian Territory, died August 18, 1988 in Tarrant County, Texas, and is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. She married CALVIN LEAR MASON, son of V. T. MASON and MARTHA LAMB, April 15, 1909 in Yell County, Arkansas. He was born October 3, 1885 in Havana, Yell County, Arkansas, died April 13, 1944 in Tarrant County, Texas, and is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Notes: According to Arkansas marriage record transcripts, Lillie Hood (resident of Arkansas, age 17) married C. L. Mason (resident of Havana, Arkansas, age 23) on April 15, 1909 in Yell County.

When Calvin Leer Mason's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Le Flore County, that his closest relative was Lillie Mason of Le Flore County, and that he was born October 3, 1885. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

When Calvin Lear Mason's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Tarrant County, Texas, he stated that he was unemployed, that the person who would always know his address was W. H. Slay of Azle, Texas, and that he was born October 4, 1885 in Havana, Arkansas. He was found to be 6 feet 1 inch tall, he weighed 160 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a dark complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Lillie F. Mason lived from 1890 to 1988, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, and that Calvin L. Mason lived from 1885 to 1944, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Texas death record transcripts, Lillie Mason who died August 18, 1988 in Tarrant County.

According to his death certificate, Calvin Lear Mason died April 13, 1944 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas from cancer of the right lung. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Arkansas, his birth date as October 4, 1885, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as V. T. Mason (b. England) and Martha Lamb (b. Mississippi), the informant as Mrs. Lillie Mason of Fort Worth, and the burial place as Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth.

According to Texas death records, Calvin Lear Mason died April 13, 1944 in Tarrant County.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 147 (Braden Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 16, 1910), Calvin L. Mason is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farm laborer, born in Arkansas, father born in England, mother born in Arkansas, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Lillie (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 16).

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 118 (Shady Point Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Calvin L. Mason is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, father born in England, mother born in Illinois, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Lilly (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, age 27), Fred (son, born in Oklahoma, age 9), Robert (son, born in Oklahoma, age 7), Ruth (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 3 years 10 months), and Bessie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 40-10 (Cowlington Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 28, 1930), Calvin Mason is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, father born in England, mother born in Mississippi, first married at age 23, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 38), Fred (son, born in Oklahoma, age 19), Ruth (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 14), Bessie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 11), Viola (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 8), Dorothy (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 6), Everett (son, born in Oklahoma, age 3 years 6 months), Herbert (son, born in Oklahoma, age 7 months), and William Brown (lodger, single, farm laborer, born in Colorada, parents born in the United States, age 23).

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 220-25 in Tarrant County, Texas (dated May 13, 1940), Calvin L. Mason is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a foreman doing building construction, born in Arkansas, he was living in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Lillie F. (wife, born in Oklahoma, 8th grade education, age 47), Dorothy (daughter, born in Texas, age 16), Everett (son, born in Oklahoma, age 14), and Jesse (son, born in Oklahoma, age 10).

    The children of LILLIE HOOD and CALVIN MASON are:

    1. FRED MASON, b. 1911, Oklahoma.
    2. ROBERT MASON, b. 1913, Oklahoma.
    3. SYLVIA RUTH "RUTH" MASON, b. July 24, 1923, Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. November 18, 2009, buried in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, m. KENNETH W. BRUNER. He d. 1987.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Sylvia Ruth Mason Bruner, daughter of the late Calvin Lear and Lillie Francis Hood Mason, was born February 2, 1916 in Panama, Oklahoma, died Novmeber 7, 2012, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Bruner, in 1987; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 grandson, Stephen Paul Utley. She was survived by 1 daughter, JoAnn (Elton) Bruner Bentle; 1 brother, Everett Mason; 1 sister, Viola Wallis; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
    4. BESSIE MASON, b. 1918, Oklahoma.
    5. VIOLA MASON, b. 1922, Oklahoma, m. (unknown first name) WALLIS.
    6. DOROTHY MASON, b. July 24, 1923, Panama, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. November 18, 2009, buried in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, m. VERNON T. MCKEON.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Dorothy Mason McKeon (age 86), daughter of Calvin and Lillie Mason, was born July 24, 1923 in Panama, Oklahoma, died November 18, 2009, and was buried in Greenwood Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon T. McKeon. She was survived by 1 son, Thomas (Donna) McKeon (of Springtown, Texas); 3 daughters, Sylvia Parker (Weatherford, Texas), Dorothy (Bill) McVoid (Springtown), and Nancy (Larry) Smith (Springtown); 1 brother, Everett (Betty) Mason (Newark, Texas); 2 sisters, Ruth Bruner (Fort Worth, Texas) and Viola Wallis (Reno); 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
    7. EVERETT MASON, b. 1926, Oklahoma, m. BETTY (unknown last name).
    8. JESSE HERBERT "DOODLE" MASON, b. June 2, 1929, Oklahoma, d. December 23, 2006, m. RACHEL (unknown last name). She d. December 23, 2006.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com (headstone photo):
      "Jesse Mason and his wife Rachel Mason passed away on the same day.
      "Jesse 'Doodle' Mason was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and neighbor. He enjoyed fishing and tending to his garden. He loved giving new life to an old rod and reel. He loved to see the smile on someone's face when they walked away with one of his like-new rod and reels and having that person come back and share their fishing stories. His vegetable garden would always be so beautiful. People knew they could stop and see if there were vegetables to spare.
      "He was a loving and generous person who never met a stranger. He will be missed tremendously by all whose lives he touched.
      "Survivors: Daughter, Rebecca Barnes and husband, Jeff of Fort Worth; grandsons, Brian D. Kirk and Jesse Paul Barnes, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Dorothy McKeon of Springtown, Viola Wallace of Reno, Ruth Bruner of Fort Worth; and brother, Everett Mason and wife, Betty of Newark."







NANCY JANE SLUSHER, daughter of KEZIAH SALYER and SIMEON S. SLUSHER, was born December 28, 1864 in Kentucky, died January 3, 1942 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, and is buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She married (1) WILLIAM EDWARD BAKER about 1885. He was born in May of 1866 in Mississippi. She married (2) ISAAC R. HUMPHRIES, son of G. T. HUMPHRIES and B. A. HUNT, March 5, 1904 in Tecumsah, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. He was born about 1870 in Texas.

Notes: There are reports that say that Nancy Jane Slusher married an Ed W. Love at some point, but this couldn't be verified. Missouri marriage records show that there was a Mary Jane Slusher who married an E. W. Love on August 16, 1882 in Stone County.

According to their marriage certificate, Nannie J. Baker (b. Kentucky, resident of Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, age 30), daughter of S. Slusher and K. Saliers, married Isaac R. Humphries (b. Texas, resident of Pottawatomie County, age 34), son of G. T. Humphries and B. A. Hunt, March 5, 1904 in Tecumsah, Pottawatomie County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Nancy Jane Baker lived from December 28, 1861 [sic] to January 3, 1942, and was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Nancy's daughter Victoria is buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Nancy Jane Slusher Baker died January 3, 1942 in Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, from bronchial pneumonia and bronchial asthma. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 28, 1864, her marital status as widowed, her father as unknown first name Slusher, her mother as unknown, the informant as Mrs. J. J. Searcy of Dallas, and the burial place as Laurel Land, Dallas.

According to Texas death records, Nancy Jane Baker died January 3, 1942 in Dallas County.

On page 50 of the 1900 census for District 99 (Police Jury Ward 4) in Vernon County, Louisiana (dated June 26, 1900), William B. Baker is listed as the head of the household for house #454, he's a rachet setter, born in May of 1866 in Mississippi, parents born in Georgia, married for 15 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in December of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 2 are still living, age 35), James (son, born in January of 1888 in Arkansas, age 12), and Victory (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Indian Territory, age 4).

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1910 census for District 44 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 22, 1910), Nancy J. Humphries is listed as the head of the household for house #849, she's a cook in a private home, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 3 are still living, age 48), Victoria A. Baker (daughter, born in Oklahoma, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kentucky, age 14), James L. Baker (son, single, house painting contractor, born in Oklahoma, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kentucky, age 24), and James M. Beaver (boarder, single, house painting contractor, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 26).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated January 21, 1920), James L. Baker is listed as the head of the household for house #1509, he's a house painter, born in Arkansas, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, waitress in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Nancy J. (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58).

On page 59 of the 1940 census for District 255-260 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 27, 1940), Jesse Searcy is listed as the head of the household for house #419, he's a clerk for an oil well supply company, born in Texas, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Victoria (wife, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 43), and Nancy Baker (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 75).

    The children of NANCY SLUSHER and WILLIAM BAKER are:

    1. JAMES LEE BAKER, b. January 22, 1887, Black Fork, Scott County, Arkansas, d. April 10, 1978, Houston, Harris County, Texas, buried in Houston, Harris County, Texas, m. (1) ALICE (unknown last name). She was b. 1898, Kentucky. He m. (2) VERA (unknown last name).
      When James Lee Baker's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Dallas County, Texas, he stated that he was a painter and decorator working for Louis Steinberger in Dallas, that he was married and had a dependant wife, mother, and child, and that he was born January 22, 1887 in Arkansas. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.
      According to his death certificate, James Lee Baker died April 10, 1978 in Memorial Hospital Northwest in Houston, Harris County, Texas, from uremia due to arteriosclerotic renal disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Black Fork, Arkansas, his birth date as January 22, 1887, his marital status as married, his parents as William Edward Baker and Nancy Jane Shlusher [sic], his occupation as interior decorater, the informant as "Vera Baker - wife," and the burial place as Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
    2. VICTORIA E. BAKER, b. March 17, 1898, Indian Territory, d. August 18, 1969, Dallas County, Texas, buried in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, m. JESSE JAMES SEARCY.







ETHEL RICE SPRADLIN, daughter of DORA A. RICE and JAMES HAYDEN SPRADLIN, was born October 2, 1905 in Kentucky, died June 20, 1996 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM ROBERT "ROBERT" MCFARLAND, son of JOHN S. MCFARLAND and CORNELIA "NELIE" BAER. He was born May 2, 1905 in Kentucky, died August 11, 1995 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ethel Spradlin was reportedly born in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zella M. McFarland was born May 25, 1914 in Boyd County to Cornelia Bear [sic], and Della A. McFarland was born January 16, 1917 in Boyd County to Nealy Bear.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ethel McFarland lived from October 2, 1905 to June 20, 1996, and was buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that William Robert McFarland lived from May 2, 1905 to August 11, 1995, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ethel McFarland was born October 2, 1905, and died June 20, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ethel R. Mcfarland, died June 20, 1996 in Catlettsburg at the age of 90.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, W. R. McFarland was born May 2, 1905, and died August 11, 1995. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William R. McFarland died August 11, 1995 in Catlettsburg at the age of 90.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 124 (Beaver) in Menifee County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), John McFarland is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Nelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 35), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Miles (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ollie J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Alvie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Russel Downs (servant, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On pages 37 & 38 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 30, 1920), John S. McFarland is listed as the head of the household for house #373, he's a laborer in a spoke factory, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Nelie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), William R. (son, laborer in a spoke factory, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alva A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Betty L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Zella M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Della A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months), James O. (son, married, roofer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Archie M. (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Dolly B. (daughter-in-law [and off to the side it says "Step D."], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1930 census for District 57-19 (Sparta Township) in Noble County, Indiana (dated April 10, 1930), John S. McFarlin is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a mint and onion farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Nelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 54), Robert (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 24), Ethel (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 24), William C. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), Melvin C. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Glen M. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months), Bettie L. (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 20), Zella (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Della (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 16), and James (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 27).

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 10-7 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Robert McFarland is listed as the head of the household for house #288, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Glen M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Robert Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Clyde C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of ETHEL SPRADLIN and ROBERT MCFARLAND are:

    1. WILLIAM CARL MCFARLAND, b. 1926, Kentucky.
    2. MELVIN C. MCFARLAND, b. 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melvin C. McFarlin was born in Boyd County to Ethel Spradlin.
    3. GLEN M. MCFARLAND, b. December 26, 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. December 29, 2013, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DOTTY BRYAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen M. McFarland was born December 26, 1929, in Boyd County to Ethel Spradlin.
      According to his obituary, Glen McFarland (age 84), son of the late W. R. and Ethel Spradlin McFarland, was an accomplished woodworker, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was born December 26, 1929 in Boyd County, died December 29, 2013 at home in Catlettsburg, and was buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl McFarland, Melvin McFarland, David McFarland, and Cecil McFarland. He was survived by his wife, Dotty Bryan McFarland; 1 daughter, Vickie McFarland; 1 brother, Robert McFarland Jr.; 1 sister, Kay Welborne; 1 sister-in-law, Pam Griffith; 2 granddaughters; and 5 great-grandchildren.
    4. ROBERT MCFARLAND JR., b. 1932, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert J. McFarland was born in Boyd County to Ethel Spladlin.
    5. ALLEN MCFARLAND, b. June 27, 1936, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. June 29, 1936, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Allen McFarlan was born June 27, 1936 in Boyd County to Ethel Spradlin.
      According to his death certificate, Allen McFarland died June 29, 1936 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "Spinal Bifida." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Boyd County, his birth date as June 27, 1936, his parents as Robert McFarland (b. Kentucky) and Ethel Spradlin (b. Kentucky) the informant as Robert McFarland, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Ashland.
    6. CLYDE CECIL MCFARLAND, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde C. McFarland was born in Boyd County to Ethel Spradlin.
    7. KAY MCFARLAND, m. (unknown first name) WELBORNE.







VICTORIA E. BAKER, daughter of NANCY JANE SLUSHER and WILLIAM EDWARD BAKER, was born March 17, 1898 in Indian Territory, died August 18, 1969 in Dallas County, Texas, and is buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. She married JESSE JAMES SEARCY, son of RILEY BOWEN SEARCY and BAMMY CROSSON, about 1915. He was born June 21, 1894 in Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas, died November 10, 1981 in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, and is buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Notes: When Jesse James Searcy's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Dallas County, Texas [undated], he stated that he was a painter working for Sanford Painting Company in Dallas, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born June 21, 1893 in Karus City, Texas. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had light blue eyes and light brown hair.

When Jesse James Searcy's World War II draft registration card was filled out April 27, 1942 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, he stated that he was self-employed, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. D. E. Lowrey of Dallas, and that he was born June 21, 1894 in Karnes County, Texas. He was found to be 5 feet 6 inches tall, he weighed 130 pounds, and he had blue eyes, blonde hair (balding), and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Victoria Searcy lived from 1898 to 1969, and was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, and that J. J. Searcy lived from 1894 to 1981, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Victoria Searcy was born March 17, 1897, and died in August of 1969. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Texas, and her last place of residence was in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

According to Texas death record transcripts, Victoria Searcy died August 18, 1969 in Dallas County.

According to his death certificate, Jesse James Searcy died November 10, 1981 in Pioneer Medical Center in Irving, Dallas County, Texas, from Medullary failure. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Texas, his birth date as June 21, 1894, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as painter, his parents as Riley Bowen Searcy and Bammy Crosson, the informant was Louise Lowry [hard to read], and the burial place as Laurel Land Memorial Park.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jesse Searcy was born June 21, 1894, and died in November of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Texas, and his last place of residence was in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

According to Texas death record transcripts, Jesse Searcy died November 10, 1981 in Dallas County.

On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 64 (Justice Precinct No. 5) in Karnes County, Texas (dated June 19, 1900), Robert Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farm laborer, born in September of 1853 in Texas, parents birthplace is blank, married for 4 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Bammy (wife, born in July of 1869 in Texas, parents born in Tennessee, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 30), Essie (daughter, born in June of 1883 in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 16), Sam (son, born in January of 1886 in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 14), David (son, born in May of 1890 in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 10), Jesse Searcy (step-son, born in June of 1892 in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 7), and Ruth Brown (daughter, born in October of 1898 in Texas, parents born in Texas, age 1).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated January 19, 1920), Jesse J. Searcy is listed as the head of the household for house #1039, he's a house painter, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Victoria E. (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kentucky, age 24), and Janie Louise (daughter, born in Texas, age 4).

On page 78 of the 1930 census for District 57-77 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 10, 1930), James Searcy is listed as the head of the household for house #474, he's a house carpenter, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, first married at age 21, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Victoria (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 33), and Janie L. (daughter, born in Texas, age 14).

On page 59 of the 1940 census for District 255-260 (Dallas) in Dallas County, Texas (dated April 27, 1940), Jesse Searcy is listed as the head of the household for house #419, he's a clerk for an oil well supply company, born in Texas, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Victoria (wife, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 43), and Nancy Baker (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 75).

    The child of VICTORIA BAKER and JESSE SEARCY is:

    1. JANIE LOUISE "LOUISE" SEARCY, b. 1915, Texas, d. 1998, buried in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, m. DERSA E. LOWRY. He was b. 1915, d. 1982, buried in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Louise Lowry lived from 1915 to 1998, and was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, and that Dersa Lowry lived from 1915 to 1982, and was buried in the same cemetery.







MABLE CONLEY, daughter of DENNIS BUTLER CONLEY and ARMINTA FAIRCHILD, was born November 26, 1901 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 31, 1993 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in J. B. Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WARRICK R. HAZELETT, son of JOHN A. HAZELETT and ARDELIA FRANCES MCFARLAND, October 6, 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born March 27, 1905 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 23, 1993 in Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in J. B. Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 299 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 488 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 Mabel Conley Hazelett was born November 26, 1901, died May 31, 1993, and was buried in J. B. Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, and that Warrick R. Hazelett was born March 27, 1905, died May 23, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery.

Warrick R. Hazelett was the brother of Julia A. Hazelett.

Mable Conley Hazelett was a graduate of the Business Department and Teacher Training Department of John C. C. Mayo College.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mabel C. Hazelett died May 31, 1993 in Paintsville at the age of 91. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Warrick R. Hazelett died May 23, 1993 in Pike County at the age of 88. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John Hazelett is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a huxter [huckster], born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Adelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 37), Thomas (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 22), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Warwick (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Clyde Hazelett (nephew, single, barber in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), John Haslett is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's in the grocery business, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Ardelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Warrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Warrack Hazelett is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a wholesale grocery chauffeur, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 28), and Edward R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months). They are living next to Warrick's parents.

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Work Hayslett is listed as the head of the household for house #92, 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 35 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 38), Edward R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of MABLE CONLEY and WARRICK R. HAZELETT are:

    1. EDWARD R. HAZELETT, b. 1926, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BETTY JOYCE RAMEY, daughter of WILLIE RAMEY and OLA CASTLE. She was b. Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Edward R. Hazelett graduated from Morehead State University in Kentucky with a B. A. degree. He majored in history. He also spent 2 years in the U.S. Army in Germany and Austria.
    2. EDYTHE EVELYN HAZELETT, b. 1930, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.







MATTIE CONLEY, daughter of DENNIS BUTLER CONLEY and ARMINTA FAIRCHILD, was born September 6, 1903 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 2, 1992 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and is buried in Lake Township Cemetery in Millbury, Wood County, Ohio. She married MATT EARL "EARL" MCCLOUD, son of MANFORD MCCLOUD and MARY ELIZABETH MCFADDIN, January 29, 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born September 23, 1901 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 13, 1966 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and is buried in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 299 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 488 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Earl McCloud was the brother of Fannie McCloud, and of Bertha McCloud, who married Ballard "Son" Fairchild, son of Joseph Fairchild and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Estep.

According to her obituary, Mattie Conley McCloud (age 88), daughter of Dennis and Arminta Fairchilds Conley, was born September 6, 1903 in Johnson County, died June 2, 1992 in a Toledo, Ohio, hospital, and was buried in Lake Township Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl McCloud, in 1966. She was survived by 1 son, Ernest McCloud (of Columbus, Ohio); 1 daughter, Esther Borders; 2 sisters in Kentucky; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mattie McCloud was born September 6, 1903, and died June 2, 1992. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mattie Conley McCloud was born September 6, 1903 in Kentucky, and died June 2, 1992 in Toledo, Lucas County, at the age of 88. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as Fairchilds, and she was widowed and living in Toledo at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Earl McCloud (age 64), son of the late Manford and Mary McFadden McCloud, died from a heart attack at the Toledo home of his daughter, Mrs. McKinley Borders Jr., and was buried in Toledo. He was survived by his wife, Mattie Conley McCloud; 1 son, Ernest McCloud (of Columbus, Ohio); 1 daughter, Mrs. McKinley Borders Jr.; 1 brother, Richard McCloud (Paintsville); 3 sisters, Mrs. Son Fairchild (Paintsville), Mrs. Fannie Jackson (Paintsville), and Mrs. Ben Salyers (Barnetts Creek, Kentucky); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl McCloud was born September 23, 1901, and died in April of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Earl McCloud was born about 1902, and died April 13, 1966 at home in Toledo, Lucas County, at the age of 64. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Manford McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born unknown, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 37), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Amby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Fanny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Mary McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #67, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are Earl (son, delivery boy for a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Ernestine (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Matt Earl McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 36), Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of MATTIE CONLEY and EARL MCCLOUD are:

    1. ESTHER MCCLOUD, b. 1925, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MCKINLEY BORDERS JR., son of MCKINLEY BORDERS and GOLDA RAE CASTLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Esther McCloud was born in Johnson County to Mattie Conley.
    2. ERNEST FRANKLIN MCCLOUD, b. 1929, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SANDY SUE SHERMAN, daughter of LAWRENCE E. SHERMAN and VIVIAN MILLION.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earnest F. McCloud was born in Johnson County to Mattie Conley.







MARY MAGADELINE SLUSHER, daughter of JOHN MADISON SLUSHER and NORA WALLACE, was born July 14, 1895 in Konawa, Seminole County, Oklahoma, died February 10, 1985 in Suisun City, Solano County, California, and is buried in Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, Solano County, California. She married (1) THOMAS J. GROOMS, son of JOHN GROOMS and FANNIE (unknown last name), about 1910. She married (2) THOMAS EDWARD CHADWELL, son of (unknown) and REBECCA S. (unknown last name). He was born in April of 1882 in Texas, and is buried in Yuma Pioneer Cemetery in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona. Thomas Chadwell married (1) MOLLIE J. GROOMS about 1907. She was born about 1876 in Texas.

Notes: Thomas Grooms' sister, Mollie, was Thomas Chadwell's 1st wife.

When Thomas Edward Chadwell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Wheeler, Wheeler County, Texas, he stated that he was a section foreman for the railroad, that his closest relative was Mary Jane Chadwell of Wheeler County, Texas, and that he was born April 3, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Mary M. Chadwell lived from July 14, 1895 to February 10, 1985, and was buried in IOOF Block 2 Row G Grave 14 in Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, Solano County, California, and that Thomas Chadwell was buried in Yuma Pioneer Cemetery in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona. No headstone photo for Thomas is provided.

Mary Magadeline Chadwell's obituary, found on findagrave.com:

"Mrs. Mary Magadeline Chadwell, 89, died Sunday, Feb 10, 1985, at her Suisun City CA home after a long illness. A native of Konawa OK, Mrs. Chadwell was a longtime area resident. She was a homemaker and a five-star mother during World War II. She was predeceased by her husband, five daughters and three sons. She is survived by three daughters and four sons, 38 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 50 great-great-grandchildren."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Chadwell was born July 14, 1895, and died in February of 1985. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Arizona, and her last place of residence was in Hemet, Riverside County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Mary Magadline Slusher Chadwell was born July 14, 1895 in Oklahoma, and died February 10, 1985 in Solano County. her father's surname is listed as Slusher, and her mother's maiden name as Wallace.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 124 (North Choctaw) in Lincoln County, Oklahoma (dated June 5, 1900), John Grooms is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's not working, born in October of 1854 in Texas, parents born in Texas, married for 25 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Fanny (wife, born in June of 1857 in Texas, parents born in Alabama, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 42), Perry (son, born in May of 1888 in Texas, age 12), Thomas (son, born in March of 1892 in Texas, age 8), and Jesse (son, born in June of 1894 in Texas, age 5).

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 165 (Duncan) in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (dated July 7, 1900), William A. Chadwell is listed as the head of the household for house #487, he's a farmer, born in February of 1878 in Texas, parents born in Missouri, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in August of 1879 in Texas, parents born in Virginia, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), Rebecca S. (mother, widowed, born in September of 1839 in Missouri, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 9 children and 4 are still living, age 60), and Thomas E. (brother, single, farm laborer, born in April of 1882 in Texas, parents born in Missouri, age 18).

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 184 (Konawa) in Seminole County, Oklahoma (dated April 26, 1910), Thomas Groomes is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Indiana, mother born in Texas, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 18 years old. Also listed is Mary M. (wife, born in Oklahoma, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 14). Mary's parents are in house #176 and her 2nd husband is in house #174.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 184 (Konawa) in Seminole County, Oklahoma (dated April 26, 1910), Thomas E. Chadwell is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Texas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Missouri, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mollie J. (wife, born in Texas, parents born in Texas, 3rd marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 1 is still living, age 34), and Fanny Grooms (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Texas, parents born in Alabama, she's given birth to 10 children and 3 are still living, age 52).

On page 29 of the 1920 census for District 97 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated January 17, 22, & 23, 1920), Thomas E. Chadwell is listed as the head of the household for house #281, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Texas, father born in Scotland, mother born in Missouri, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in the United States, mother born in Arkansas, age 24), William C. Grooms (step-son, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Oklahoma, age 8), Goffery (son, born in Oklahoma, father born in Texas, mother born in Oklahoma, age 6), Darcy (daughter, born in Oklahoma, father born in Texas, mother born in Oklahoma, age 4 years 3 months), Austin (son, born in Oklahoma, father born in Texas, mother born in Oklahoma, age 2 years 5 months), and Loren [sic] (daughter, born in Oklahoma, father born in Texas, mother born in Oklahoma, age 2 months).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 14-7 (Gadsden) in Yuma County, Arizona (dated April 8, 1930), Thomas E. Chadwell is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farm laborer, born in Texas, father born in Scotland, mother born in Missouri, first married at age 26, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mary M. (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in the United States, mother born in Arkansas, first married at 15, age 36), William C. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 18), Godfrey (son, born in Oklahoma, age 16), Daisie M. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 14), Austin (son, born in Oklahoma, age 12), Lorene (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 10), Ethel (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 8), Viola (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 6), John L. (son, born in California, age 4), and Mary R. (daughter, born in Arizona, age 1).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 14-17 in Yuma County, Arizona (dated April 24 & 25, 1940), Thomas Chadwell is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's not working, born in Texas, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Mary M. (wife, born in Oklahoma, 2nd grade education, age 44), Viola (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 16), John (son, born in California, age 13), Rosetta (daughter, born in Arizona, age 11), Tom Jr. (son, born in Arizona, age 9), Joel (son, born in New Mexico, age 7), Maxine (daughter, born in New Mexico, age 5), and Esther Lou (daughter, born in Arizona, age 2).

    The child of MARY SLUSHER and THOMAS GROOMS is:

    1. WILLIAM C. GROOMS, b. 1912, Oklahoma.

    The children of MARY SLUSHER and THOMAS CHADWELL are:

    1. GODFREY CHADWELL, b. 1914, Oklahoma.
    2. DAISIE MARGARET CHADWELL, b. September 3, 1914, Oklahoma, d. August 18, 1976, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, m. (unknown first name) INGRAM.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Daisie Margaret Chadwell Ingram died August 18, 1976 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas from respiratory failure due to a ruptured thoracic aneurysm. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Oklahoma, her birth date as September 3, 1911, her age as 64, her marital status as married, her parents as Thomas Edward Chadwell and Mary M. Slusher, the informant as Chester L. Ingram, and the burial place as Bluebonnett Hills Cemetery.
    3. AUSTIN E. CHADWELL, b. July 20, 1917, Oklahoma, d. March 7, 1944, buried in Fort Bliss, El Paso County, Texas.
      Notes: According to a U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Form, Austin E. Chadwell was killed in World War II and was originally buried in Manila in the Philippine Islands. On November 28, 1950 he was re-interred in Fort Bliss National Cemetery in Fort Bliss, El Paso County, Texas. The form shows that he lived from July 20, 1917 to March 7, 1944, and that his next of kin was his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Chadwell, of Gadsden, Arizona.
    4. LORENE CHADWELL, b. 1919, Oklahoma.
    5. ETHEL CHADWELL, b. 1922, Oklahoma.
    6. VIOLA CHADWELL, b. 1924, Oklahoma.
    7. JOHN LEWIS CHADWELL, b. May 10, 1925, California, Holtville, Imperial County, California, d. August 27, 1984, San Bernardino County, California.
      Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Johnny Lewis Chadwell was born September 17, 1925 in Holtville, Imperial County, California, and died in August of 1984. His parents are listed as Thomas E. Chadwell and Marry Slcheh [sic].
      According to California death record transcripts, Johnny Lewis Chadwell was born May 10, 1926 in California, and died August 27, 1984 in San Bernardino County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Slasher [sic].
    8. MARY ROSETTA CHADWELL, b. 1929, Arizona.
    9. THOMAS CHADWELL JR., b. 1931, Arizona.
    10. JOEL CHADWELL, b. 1933, New Mexico.
    11. MAXINE CHADWELL, b. 1935, New Mexico.
    12. ESTHER LOU CHADWELL, b. 1938, New Mexico.







LESTER WHEATON SLUSHER, son of JOHN MADISON SLUSHER and SARAH CAROLINE "CARRIE" ACORD, was born January 29, 1903 in Oklahoma, and died June 21, 1994 in Springville, Tulare County, California. He married ESTHER MARIA JOHNSON, daughter of (unknown first name) JOHNSON and (unknown first name) LESLIE, about 1929. She was born February 25, 1905 in Montana, and died December 19, 1993 in Springville, Tulare County, California.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lester W. Slusher was born January 29, 1903, and died June 21, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Springville, Tulare County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Lester W. Slusher was born January 29, 1903 in Oklahoma, and died June 21, 1994 in Tulare County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Acord.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Esther M. Slusher was born February 25, 1905, and died December 19, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1960 in California, and her last place of residence was in Springville, Tulare County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Esther Maria Johnson Slusher was born February 25, 1905 in Montana, and died December 19, 1993 in Tulare County. Her father's surname is listed as Johnson, and her mother's maiden name as Leslie.

On page 46 of the 1930 census for District 19-1035 (Inglewood) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 23, 1930), Wheaton Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #678, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Oklahoma, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Arkansas, first married at age 24, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Esther (wife, born in Montana, father born in Wisconsin, mother born in Minnesota, first married at 24, age 25), and A. Paul (son, born in California, age 0 months).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 19-30 (Manhattan Beach) in Los Angeles County, California (undated), Lester W. Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a contractor doing cement work, born in Oklahoma, he was living in Hawthorne, California, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Esther M. (wife, servant for a private family, born in Montana, 2 years of high school, age 35), Paul A. (son, born in California, age 10), Audrey M. (daughter, born in California, age 9), and Mildred G. (daughter, born in California, age 5).

    The children of LESTER SLUSHER and ESTHER JOHNSON are:

    1. PAUL A. SLUSHER, b. 1930, California.
    2. AUDREY M. SLUSHER, b. 1931, California, m. (unknown first name) MORGAN.
    3. MILDRED GAIL "GAIL" SLUSHER, b. 1935, California, d. November 13, 2001, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, m. (unknown first name) JOHNSON.
      Notes: According to her obituary published in the Porterville Recorder on November 1, 2001, Gail Slusher Johnson (age 66), daughter of the late Lester and Esther Slusher, was a previous resident of Santa Ana, California, and had been living in Springville, California, for the 31 years prior to her death. She was born in California, and died November 13, 2001 in Bakersfield. She was survived by 2 sons, Kenneth Johnson (of Springville) and Ron Johnson (Poplar, California); 1 brother, Paul Slusher (California); 1 sister, Audrey Morgan (Porterville); 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.







ROSA E. SLUSHER, daughter of JOHN MADISON SLUSHER and SARAH CAROLINE "CARRIE" ACORD, was born December 16, 1906 in California, died June 5, 1963 in Los Angeles County, California, and is buried in Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. She married WILSON HARVEY JONES, son of WILLIAM N. JONES and MARY ELLEN GOODWIN, about 1923. He was born January 12, 1904 in Arkansas, died July 5, 1982 in Porterville, Tulare County, California, and is buried in Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California.

Notes: According to Arkansas marriage record transcripts, W. N. Jones (resident of Washington County, Arkansas, age 23) married Mary Ellen Goodwin (resident of Crawford County, Arkansas, age 16) on February 24, 1901 in Crawford County.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rosa and Wilson H. Jones were both buried in Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. No headstone photos are provided.

According to California death record transcripts, Rosa E. Jones was born December 16, 1906 in California, and died June 5, 1963 in Los Angeles County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as Acord.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wilson Jones was born January 12, 1904, and died in July of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Porterville, Tulare County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Wilson Harvey Jones was born January 12, 1904 in Arkansas, and died July 5, 1982 in Tulare County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Goodwin.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 131 (Lees Creek Township) in Washington County, Arkansas (dated May 4, 1910), William N. Jones is listed as the head of the household for family #228, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 26), Grant A. (son, born in Arkansas, age 8), Wilson (son, born in Arkansas, age 6), and Sara J. (daughter, born in Arkansas, age 4).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 22 (Crittenden Township) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma (dated February 2, 1920), William M. Jones is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Missouri, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 36), Grant (son, born in Kentucky [hard to read], age 17), Wilson (son, born in Arkansas, age 16), Sarrah (daughter, born in Arkansas, age 14), Oma (daughter, born in Arkansas, age 8), and Allice (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 2 years 8 months).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 19-998 (Hawthorne) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 4 & 5, 1930), Wilson H. Jones is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a cement mixer, born in Arkansas, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Missouri, first married at age 19, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rosie E. (wife, born in California, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Arkansas, first married at 16, age 23), Betty L. (daughter, born in California, age 5), and Richard E. (son, born in California, age 8 months).

On page 50 of the 1940 census for District 19-351 (Inglewood) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 17, 1940), Wilson H. Jones is listed as the head of the household for house #294, he's a cement finishing contractor, born in Arkansas, 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 Rosa E. (wife, born in California, 6th grade education, age 33), Betty L. (daughter, born in California, age 15), Richard E. (son, born in California, age 10), and Bobby M. (son, born in California, age 8).

    The children of ROSA SLUSHER and WILSON JONES are:

    1. BETTY L. JONES, b. 1925, California.
    2. RICHARD EUGENE JONES, b. July 20, 1929, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, d. November 19, 2008, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, m. LORNA PLOWMAN, June 30, 1950, Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona.
      Notes: According to California birth record transcripts, Richard Eugene Jone was born July 20, 1929 in Los Angeles County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Slusher.
      Richard Jones' obituary, found on findagrave.com:
      "A memorial service for Richard Eugene Jones, age 79, will be held at a later date in Colorado. Rev. Bob Jones will officiate. Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.
      "He was born to Wilson Harvey and Rosa (Slusher) Jones on July 20, 1929, in Hawthorne, California, and died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center in Enid, Oklahoma.
      "Richard grew up and attended school at Perris, California. On June 30, 1950, he married Lorna Plowman in Yuma, Arizona, and they made their home in Elsinore, California. He worked in the construction industry. He moved to Enid sixteen years ago and was a member of Evangel Assembly of God Church. He also worked with the Missionary Task Force, helping build churches.
      "He is survived by three sons, Rick Jones of Centennial, Colorado, Mike Jones of Aurora, Colorado, and Greg Jones of Thornton, Colorado; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother Bob Jones of Auburn, California; and two sisters, Patricia Saffell of Temecula, California, and Carolyn McDonald of Folsom, California.
      "Richard was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lorna, and one sister."
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Richard E. Jones was born July 20, 1929, and died November 19, 2008. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma.
    3. BOBBY M. JONES, b. 1932, California.
    4. PATRICIA JONES, m. (unknown first name) SAFFELL.
    5. CAROLYN JONES, m. (unknown first name) MCDONALD.







JOHN M. SLUSHER, son of JOHN MADISON SLUSHER and SARAH CAROLINE "CARRIE" ACORD, was born May 10, 1909 in Oklahoma, died June 5, 1975 in Fruitland, Payette County, Idaho, and is buried in Parkview Cemetery in New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho. He married BERTHA HARRIS, daughter of FRANK HARRIS and FREDRICKA HARRIS, about 1927. She was born May 7, 1912 in Ogema, Saskatchewan, Canada, and died May 17, 2007 in Jerome, Jerome County, Idaho. Bertha Harris married (2) (unknown first name) FREDERICKSEN.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that John M. Slusher lived from May 10, 1909 to June 5, 1975, and was buried in Section 1 in Parkview Cemetery in New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, J. Slusher was born May 10, 1909, and died in June of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Fruitland, Payette County, Idaho.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bertha Fredericksen was born March 7, 1912, and died May 17, 2007. She received her Social Security card in 1952-1953 in California, and her last place of residence was in Jerome, Jerome County, Idaho.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Bertha Harris Slusher Fredericksen was born May 7, 1912 in Ogema, Canada, and died May 17, 2007. Her name was listed as Bertha Slusher on December 10, 1973, as Bertha Fredericksen on September 15, 1981, and her parents are listed as Frank Harris and Fredricka Harris.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 13-8 (Brawley Township) in Imperial County, California (dated April 10, 1930), John Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a laborer on a cantaloupe farm, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Oklahoma, first married at age 17, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in English Canada, father born in Oregon, mother born in Germany, she immigrated to the United States in 1923 and is a naturalized citizen, first married at 15, age 18), and Lucille (daughter, born in California, age 2).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 19-273 (Hawthorne) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 10, 1940), John Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a self-employed cement worker, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Canada, 8th grade education, age 28), Lucile (daughter, born in California, age 12), Jack (son, born in California, age 8), and Joyce (daughter, born in California, age 6).

    The children of JOHN SLUSHER and BERTHA HARRIS are:

    1. LUCILLE SLUSHER, b. December 30, 1927 Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, d. June 12, 2003, La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon, m. EUGENE ENNIS. He was b. December 25, 1919, d. November 15, 2008, La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon.
      Notes: According to California birth record transcripts, Lucille Slusher was born December 30, 1927 in Los Angeles County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as Harris.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lucille Ennis was born December 30, 1927, and died June 12, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Oregon, and her last place of residence was in La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lucille Slusher Ennis was born December 30, 1927 in Inglewood, California, and died June 12, 2003. Her name was listed as Lucille Slusher Ennis in December of 1969, and as Lucille Ennis on June 17, 2003.
      According to Oregon death records, Lucille Ennis died June 12, 2003 in Deschutes County. Her husband's name is listed as Eugene.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eugene John Ennis was born December 25, 1919, and died November 15, 2008. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and his last place of residence was in La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon.
    2. JACK MELVIN SLUSHER, b. September 21, 1931, Los Angeles County, California, d. July 11, 1997, Porterville, Tulare County, California.
      Notes: According to California birth record transcripts, Jack Melvin Slusher was born September 21, 1931 in Los Angeles County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Harris.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jack M. Slusher was born September 21, 1931, and died July 11, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and his last place of residence was in Porterville, Tulare County, California.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Jack Melvin Slusher was born September 21, 1931 in Hawthorne, California, and died July 11, 1997. His parents are listed as John M. Slusher and Bertha Harris.
      According to California death record transcripts, Jack Melvin Slusher was born September 21, 1931, and died July 11, 1997 in Tulare County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Harris.
    3. JOYCE NORINE SLUSHER, b. February 5, 1934, Los Angeles County, California, d. September 10, 2001, Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, m. MAYNARD DEAN WILLIAMSON. He was b. April 22, 1932, d. November 17, 2002, Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.
      Notes: According to California birth record transcripts, Joyce Norine Slusher was born February 5, 1934 in Los Angeles County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as Harris.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joyce N. Williamson was born February 5, 1934, and died September 10, 2001. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Oregon, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Joyce Norine Slusher Williamson was born February 5, 1934 in Los Angeles County, California, and died September 10, 2001. Her name was listed as Joyce Norine Williamson in October of 1963, and her parents are listed as John M. Slusher and Bertha Harris.
      According to Oregon death records, Joyce Norine Williamson died September 10, 2001 in Lane County. Her husband's name is listed as Maynar [sic].
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maynard Williamson was born April 22, 1932, and died November 17, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and his last place of residence was in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.
      According to Oregon death records, Maynard Dean Williamson died November 17, 2002 in Lane County. His wife's name is listed as Joyce.







RUBIN SLUSHER, son of JOHN MADISON SLUSHER and SARAH CAROLINE "CARRIE" ACORD, was born June 7, 1911 in Oklahoma, and died September 9, 1961 in Los Angeles County, California. He married (1) HELEN BLACKFORD, daughter of THADDEUS L. BLACKFORD and SARAH BARHAM, about 1928. She was born about 1913 in Montana. He married (2) JEANNE (unknown last name). She was born about 1916 in Mississippi.

Notes: According to Stillwater County, Montana, marriage certificates, Seretha E. Blackford (b. Almena, Norton County, Kansas, resident of Hysham, Montana, age 25), daughter of Thadeus L. Blackford and Sarah Barham, married Leonard E. Curtis (b. Almana, Norton County, Kansas, resident of Casper, Wyoming, age 29), son of Edgar Curtis and Allie Andrews, on September 15, 1923.

According to California death record transcripts, Rubin Slusher was born June 7, 1911 in Oklahoma, and died September 9, 1961 in Los Angeles County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Acord.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 143 (School District 40) in Treasure County, Montana (dated January 31, 1920), Thadde Blackford is listed as the head of his household in house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kansas, parents born in Illinois, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Sarrah (wife, born in Iowa, parents born in Illinois, age 60), Teresa (daughter, single, not working, born in Kansas, age 22), Pearl (son, born in Kansas, age 19), George (son, born in Kansas, age 12), Merwin (son, born in Kansas, age 10), and Helen (daughter, born in Kansas, age 7).

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 19-1034 (Inglewood) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 16, 1930), Rubin Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #558, he makes furniture in a furniture factory, born in Oklahoma, parents born in the United States, first married at age 17, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Helen (wife, born in Montana, father born in Kansas, mother born in Iowa, first married at 16, age 17), and Leonard (son, born in California, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 19-270 (Hawthorne) in Los Angeles County, California (dated April 10, 1940), Ruben Slusher is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a laborer, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Jeanne (wife, born in Mississippi, 2 years of high school, age 24), and Learnard [sic] (son, born in California, age 11).

    The child of RUBIN SLUSHER and HELEN BLACKFORD is:

    1. LEONARD MELVIN SLUSHER, b. February 27, 1929, California, d. March 23, 2003, Dexter, Lane County, Oregon, buried in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, m. (1) LEONA EASLEY, March 26, 1950, Lane County, Oregon. He m. (2) MARY K. ROBECK, December 8, 1956, Los Angeles County, California.
      Notes: According to Oregon marriage record transcripts, Leonard Slusher married Leona Easley on March 26, 1950 in Lane County, Oregon.
      According to California marriage record transcripts, Leonard M. Slusher (age 27) married Mary K. Robeck (age 22) on December 8, 1956 in Los Angeles County, California.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Leonard Melvin Slusher lived from February 27, 1929 to March 23, 2003, and was buried in Springfield Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon. It also shows that he was a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leonard M. Slusher was born February 27, 1929, and died March 23, 2003. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Dexter, Lane County, Oregon.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Leonard Melvan Slusher [sic] was born February 27, 1929 in Hawthorne, California, and died March 23, 2003. His parents are listed as Ruben Slusher and Helen Blackford.







ELMER RUBIN HOOD, son of SYLVANIA CAROLINE SLUSHER and WILLIAM BARTON HOOD, was born February 24, 1890 in Bokoshe, La Flore County, Oklahoma, died June 7, 1973 in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. He married OLLIE I. BARNES, daughter of JOHN R. BARNES SR. and JEANETTE E. (unknown last name), about 1913. She was born April 14, 1897 in Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory, died September 7, 1995 in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Notes: Ollie Barnes' mother's maiden name was reportedly Jeanette E. Adams.

When Elmer Rubin Hood's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Bokoshe, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Bokoshe, that he was married, and that he was born February 24, 1890 in Bokoshe. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Elmer R. Hood lived from February 24, 1886 to June 7, 1973, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and that Ollie B. Hood lived from April 14, 1896 to September 7, 1995, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elmer Hood was born February 24, 1890, and died in June of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ollie Hood was born April 14, 1896, and died September 15, 1995. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Oklahoma, and her last place of residence was in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 74 (Township 8) in Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory (dated June 15, 1900), John R. Barnes is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in March of 1869 in Arkansas, parents born in Arkansas, married for 11 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Genellie E. (wife, born in April of 1869 in Missouri, parents born in Missouri, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 31), John R. (son, born in August of 1893 in Indian Territory [Oklahoma], age 6), Ollie I. (daughter, born in April of 1897 in Indian Territory, age 3), Harrison Higgens (farmer, widowed, born in July of 1866 in Georgia, father born in Georgia, mother born in Tennessee, age 43), and Charles Higgens (born in July of 1885 in Arkansas, father born in Georgia, mother born in Arkansas, age 14).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 146 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 27, 1910), John R. Barnes, Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, father born in Mississippi, mother born in Kansas, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Jeanetty E. (wife, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 42), John R. Jr. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 16), and Ollie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 13).

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 97 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated February 9 & 10, 1920), Elmer R. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #417, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Ollie (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Missouri, age 22), and Ralph (son, born in Oklahoma, age 11 months). They are living close to Ollie's brother John and several members of Elmer's family.

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 40-31 (Shady Point Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 8, 1930), Elmer R. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Oklahoma, father born in Illinois, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 28 [hard to read], and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Ollie I. (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Missouri, first married at 15, age 30), Ralph R. W. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 12), Mary M. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 10), Sylvania E. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 8), and Victoria L. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 4 years 10 months).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 40-3 (Bokoshe Township) in Le Flore County, Oklahoma (dated April 2, 1940), Elmer R. Hood is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's a farmer, born in Illinois, he was living in rural Le Flore County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ollie I. (wife, born in Oklahoma, 6th grade education, age 41), Ralph W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Oklahoma, age 22), Evelyn S. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 18), Victoria Q. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 14), and James R. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 8).

    The children of ELMER HOOD and OLLIE BARNES are:

    1. RALPH R. W. HOOD, b. February 24, 1918, Oklahoma, d. October 1, 1944, buried in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
      Notes: Ralph Hood was killed in action in World War II. In 1949, Elmer Hood filled out an application for a veteran headstone for Ralph. On that application it shows that Ralph served as a private in Co. L. 349th Inf. 88th Div. It also shows that he was born February 24, 1918, died October 1, 1944, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma.
    2. MARY M. HOOD, b. 1920, Oklahoma.
    3. SYLVANIA EVELYN HOOD, b. 1922, Oklahoma, m. (unknown first name) VAN METER.
    4. VICTORIA Q. HOOD, b. June 28, 1925, Latham, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, d. March 13, 2009, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, buried in Shady Point, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, m. (1) NORMAN MONKS, m. (2) OMER LAWSON.
      Notes: According to her obituary: Victoria M. Lawson, 83, of Shady Point, OK passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Victoria was born on June 28, 1925 in Latham, Oklahoma to Elmer R. & Ollie B. (Barnes) Hood. She spent her lifetime living in this wonderful area and was employed by Riverside Furniture until her retirement. Her parents; her 1st husband Norman Monks; her 2nd husband Omer Lawson, a son, Jerry Monks; 2 daughters, Glenda Tubby & Loretha Grigsby; 2 brothers, Ralph Hood & James Hood; 2 sisters Helen Jones & Evelyn Van Meter all preceded Victoria in death. Victoria is survived by a daughter & son in law, Janice & Jim Scroggins of Shady Point, OK; a son & daughter in law, Terry & Sandra Monks of Shady Point, OK; 14 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; special loved ones, Jesse & Beatrice Watts & Roger Watts, numerous other relatives & loved ones & many beloved friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday, March 16, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with the Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Interment followed the services in Shady Point Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Daniel Monks, Leon Laymon, Dearl Laymon, Roy Scroggins, Roger Watts, & Andrew Martinez.
    5. JAMES R. HOOD, b. 1932, Oklahoma.







MYRTLE MUSIC, daughter of LORA LEE DAVIS and JOHN W. MUSIC, was born June 22, 1906 in Hellier, Pike County, Kentucky, and died April 5, 2002 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. She married (1) ESTILL COOPER, son of JOHN WILLIAM COOPER and LAURA BELL CAUDILL, about 1926. He was born August 3, 1906 in Letcher County, Kentucky, and died May 29, 1979 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. She married (2) (unknown first name) MCGINNIS.

Notes: Myrtle Music's brother, Otis, married Estill Cooper's sister, Sarah.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtle McGinnis was born June 22, 1906, and died April 5, 2002. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia..

According to North Carolina death record transcripts, Myrtle Musick McGinnis was born June 22, 1906 in Kentucky, and died April 5, 2002 in Cleveland Memorial Hospital in Shelby, Cleveland County, at the age of 95. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Estill Cooper was born August 3, 1906, and died in May of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Pineville, Wyoming County, West Virginia.

According to North Carolina death record transcripts, Estill Cooper was born August 3, 1906 in Kentucky, died May 29, 1979 in General Hospital in Durham, Durham County, at the age of 72, and was buried out of state. He was living in Beaufort County, West Virginia, and married at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), John W. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 30), Clauda (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 11), Belvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Gladdys [Gladys] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Estel (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Jno Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Claud (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Estel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 54 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), Estill C. Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #482, he's a motorman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Merle T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Loveda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months). They are living next to Myrtle's parents.

On page 64 of the 1940 census for District 55-9 (Oceana) in Wyoming County, West Virginia (dated May 11, 1940), Estel Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #525, he's a machine man in the mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in Wharton, Boone County, West Virginia, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 32), Merel (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Loveda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Loureda (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 5), and Ronald (son, born in West Virginia, age 2).

    The children of MYRTLE MUSIC and ESTILL COOPER are:

    1. MERRILL M. COOPER, b. May 28, 1927, Pike County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 2004, buried in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Merrill M. Cooper was born May 28, 1927 in Pike County to Myrtle Music.
      According to U.S. veteran records, Merrill M. Cooper was a leutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He was born May 28, 1927, started his Navy career on January 10, 1947, died March 2, 2004, and is buried in Section 68 Site 358 in Arlington National Cemetery.
    2. LOVEDA COOPER, b. November 25, 1928, Kentucky, d. September 10, 2003, Gaston County, North Carolina.
      Notes: According to North Carolina death record transcripts, Loveda Cooper McGuire was born November 25, 1928 in Kentucky, died September 10, 2003 in Gaston County at the age of 74, and was buried out of state. She was widowed and living in Shelby, Cleveland County, at the time of her death.
    3. LOUREDA COOPER, b. 1935, West Virginia.
    4. RONALD COOPER, b. 1938, West Virginia.







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