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ELIZABETH DULIN, daughter of SYRISSA CANTRELL and JOHN M. DULIN, was born February 9, 1875 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died December 24, 1960 in Lennox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married AMBROS M. BOLIN, son of PRESTON BOLIN and NANCY J. TRIMBLE, February 15, 1889 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born March 18, 1868 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 28, 1954 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ambros M. Bolin was the brother of Margaret Ann Bolin, Effie Bowling, and Allie Bolen.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Elizabeth Dulin married Arnbrose M. Bolen [sic] on February 15, 1889 in Morgan County.

Photos of their headstones found on bobbystuff.com shows that Elizabeth Bolin lived from 1871 to 1960, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that A. M. Bolin lived from March 18, 1864 to March 27, 1954, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Bolin died December 24, 1960 in Lennox, Morgan County, Kentucky, from congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as February 9, 1874, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John Dulin and Reecie Cantrill, the informant as Gertie Bolin, and the burial place as Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elizabeth Bolin died December 24, 1960 in Morgan County at the age of 86. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Ambrus Bolin died March 28, 1954 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, from coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as March 18, 1864, his sex as female [sic], his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Press Bolin and Nancy Trimble, the informant as Ora Bolin, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Dingus, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ambrus Bolin died March 28, 1954 in Morgan County at the age of 90. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Precinct 8 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 7, 1870), Preston Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 21), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 5), Ambrose (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Lewis (born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Preston Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Amanda J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ambrose (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Margaret A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Isaac (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Vilinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Cythia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elizabeth (daughter, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Amburs Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 24), Mancy (son, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Catta (daughter, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), John E. (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Marget (daughter, born in January of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Joseph P. (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months). Ambros's widowed mother is in house #74 with Ambros's sister, Vilinda. Elizabeth's parents are in house #80.

On pages 20 & 21 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 30 & May 2, 1910), Ombras Boulen is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 35), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Margret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Ambros Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Lize (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Bess Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Velie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Ambros Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 56), Ora (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), John E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Virlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Susie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of ELIZABETH DULIN and AMBROS BOLIN are:

    1. MANSFIELD "MANSE" BOLIN, b. June 30, 1890, Kentucky, m. SACKEY "HATTIE" SMITH.
    2. CATHERINE BOLIN, b. January 20, 1893, Kentucky, d. April 1980, Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, m. ASA CANTRELL.
    3. JOHN E. BOLIN, b. July 1894, Kentucky.
    4. MARGARET ANN BOLIN, b. January 24, 1898, Kentucky, d. July, 1977, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. AUTIE CASSITY.
    5. JOSEPH P. BOLIN, b. February 4, 1900, Kentucky, d. September 1983, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana, m. (1) FANNIE LYKINS, m. (2) (unknown), m. (3) MAGGIE YOUNG
    6. WILLIAM HENRY "HENRY" BOLIN, b. April 2, 1904, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1992, Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky, m. (1) TERRESSA "TEZY" SMITH, m. (2) MYRTLE SMITH.
    7. ORA BOLIN, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    8. BESS ELLEN BOLIN, b. 1910, Kentucky.
    9. JOHN ED BOLIN, b. November 26, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1999, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Bowlin was born November 26, 1911 in Morgan County to Elizebeth Dulin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, John E. Bolin was born November 27, 1910, and died February 15, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John E. Bolin died February 15, 1999 in Morgan County at the age of 88. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.
    10. VERLIE BOLIN, b. October 6, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 2, 1988, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOWARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Verlie Bowlin was born October 6, 1916 in Morgan County to Elizabeth Boulin.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Verlie Bolin Howard was born October 3, 1915 in Dingus, Kentucky, and died July 2, 1988. Her name was listed as Verlie Bolin Howard in May of 1960, and her parents as Lizzie Dulin and Ambros Bolin.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Verlie L. Howard died July 2, 1988 in Rowan County at the age of 72. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.
    11. SUSAN J. BOLIN, b. July 31, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Susan Bowlin was born July 31, 1918 in Morgan County to Elizabeth Dulin.







CATHERINE BOLIN, daughter of ELIZABETH DULIN and AMBROS M. BOLIN, was born January 20, 1893 in Kentucky, and died in April of 1980 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia. She married ASA CANTRELL, son of AMANDA MONTGOMERY and JOHN HENRY CANTRELL, November 13, 1911 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born January 13, 1891 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died in December of 1977 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Catherine Bowlin married Aca Cantrell on November 13, 1911 in Morgan County.

When Ace Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Dingus, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born January 13, 1891 in Morgan County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had dark brown eyes, black hair, and a "Burnt Scar on Body."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Catherine Cantrell was born January 20, 1893, and died in April of 1980. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Acy Cantrell was born January 8, 1889, and died in December of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia.

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 11, 1920), Asa Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #252, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Kathern (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Effie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Asa Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a common laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 38), Manda E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Beulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Adolph (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Herschell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and Rosa Smith (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-7 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Asa Cantrill is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a laborer in the timber industry, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 49), and Herschel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of CATHERINE BOLIN and ASA CANTRELL are:

    1. EFFIE JANE CANTRELL, b. 1911, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 17, 1988, Princeton, Mercer County, West Virginia, m. RAY SMITH.
    2. AMANDA ELIZABETH CANTRELL, b. February 22, 1915, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 22, 1996, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BILL MANN, son of LONNIE MANN and ALIFAIR "ALLIE" MUSIC. He was b. December 2, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 3, 1978, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Bill Mann was the brother of Dixie Mann.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maudie E. Cantrell was born February 22, 1915 in Morgan County to Catherine Bolin.
      According to her obituary, Manda Elizabeth Cantrell Mann (age 81), daughter of Acy and Catherine Bowling Cantrell, was born February 21, 1915 in Morgan County, died June 22, 1996 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Cantrell Mann Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Leon Mann. She was survived by 1 son, Jimmy Mann (of Thelma, Kentucky); 5 daughters, Ruby Blevins (Sitka, Kentucky), Erma Music (Halcomb, Missouri), Mildred Mann (Thelma), Dixie Mann (Thelma), and Opal Butcher (Van Lear); 24 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mandy Elizabeth Cantrill Mann was born February 21, 1915 in West Liberty, Kentucky, and died June 22, 1996. Her name was listed as Mandy Elizabeth Mann on October 20, 1972, and her parents are listed as Kathrin Bowlin and Acy Cantrill.
      According to his obituary, Bill Mann (age 64), son of Lonnie and Allie Music Mann, was a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky. He was born December 2, 1913 in Johnson County, died April 3, 1978 in Van Lear, and was buried in Mann Cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his mother, Allie Mann (of Martin); his wife, Amanda Cantrell; 1 son, Jimmy Mann (Van Lear); 6 daughters, Ruby Blevins (Van Lear), Dixie Mann (Van Lear), Erma Music (Florida), Alice Stuart (Lucasville, Ohio), Mildred Yarns (Huntington, Indiana), and Opal Mann (Prestonsburg); 2 brothers, Logan Mann (Ohio) and Henry Mann (Indiana); 2 sisters, Dixie Cantrell (Indiana) and Liza Cisco (Martin); and 21 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. BEULAH CANTRELL, b. April 15, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bula Cantrell was born April 15, 1918 in Morgan County to Eattie Bolin.
    4. DOLPH CANTRELL, b. November 19, 1920, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dolph Cantrell was born November 19, 1920 in Morgan County to Catherine Bolin.
    5. HERSCHELL CANTRELL, b. 1926, Kentucky.







MARGARET ANN BOLIN, daughter of ELIZABETH DULIN and AMBROS M. BOLIN, was born January 24, 1898 in Kentucky, and died in July of 1977 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married AUTIE CASSITY, son of REUBEN EDGAR "EDGAR" CASSITY and MAHALA M. "HALEY" ADKINS, August 2, 1918 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born August 27, 1897 in Kentucky, and died August 2, 1967 in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Notes: Autie Cassity was the brother of Ethel Cassity.

Margaret and Autie Cassity were reportedly buried in Wells Cemetery in Elliott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Margaret Ann Bolin married Autie Cassity on August 2, 1918 in Morgan County.

When Autie Cassity's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Margrett Ann Cassity of Dingus, and that he was born August 27, 1897. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Margaret Cassity was born January 24, 1898, and died in July of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Autie Cassity was born August 27, 1897, and died in August of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Bethanna, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Autie Cassity died August 2, 1967 in Fayette County at the age of 69. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 43 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Edager Casady is listed as the head of the household for house #369, he's a farmer, born in October of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Haley (wife, born in August of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Martha (daughter, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Auty (son, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Bessie (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Edger Casidy is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Haley M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 35), Auty (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Lue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 2, 1920), Oto Cassidy is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Margett (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Autie Cassidy is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Margarett (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 34), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Vernal (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 41 of the 1940 census for District 32-2 in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1940), Autie Cassity is listed as the head of the household for house #301, he's a laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Elliott County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 43), William Vernel (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Robert Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sallie Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Autie Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of MARGARET BOLIN and AUTIE CASSITY are:

    1. MARIE VERNIE CASSITY, b. October 6, 1920, Kentucky, d. April 15, 2000, East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois, buried in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, m. ROBERT D. COTTOM. He was b. May 28, 1927, d. May 15, 1986, buried in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri.
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Marie V. Cottom lived from October 6, 1920 to April 15, 2000, and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, and that Robert D. Cottom lived from May 28, 1927 to May 15, 1986, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that Robert Cottom was a private in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maria V. Cottom was born October 6, 1920, and died April 15, 2000. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and her last place of residence was in East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Marie Vernie Cassidy Cottom Beauford Holschen was born October 6, 1920 in either Sandy Hook or West Liberty, Kentucky, and died April 15, 2000. Her name was listed as Marie V. Cottom on July 7, 1975, as Marie Vernie Beauford on November 4, 1986, as Marie V. Holschen on July 8, 1988, as Marie V. Cottom on June 7, 2000, and her parents are listed as Margaret Boling and Auttie Cassidy.
    2. WILLIAM VERNEL CASSITY, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    3. EARL CASSIDY, b. June 30, 1926, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. October 13, 2010, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Cassity was born June 30, 1926 in Elliott County to Margret Bowling.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl Cassidy was born June 30, 1926, and died October 13, 2010. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
    4. ROBERT MELVIN CASSITY, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    5. SALLIE ALICE CASSIDY, b. February 25, 1930, Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 2012, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) STEPHENS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sallie A. Cassity was born February 25, 1930 in Morgan County to Margret Balin.
      According to her obituary found online, Sallie A. Cassidy Stephens (age 81), daughter of Aut and Margaet [sic] Bolin Cassidy, was born February 25, 1930 in Sandy Hook, died January 10, 2012 in Dayspring Care Center, and was buried in Byron Cemetery. In additon to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Beverly Germond; 3 brothers, Vernon Cassidy, Bob Cassidy, and Earl Cassidy; 1 sister, Marie Cassidy; and 1 grandson, Ronnie Wayne Stephens. She was survived by 4 sons, Ronnie (Bonnie) Stephens (of Fairborn), Donnie (Shirley) Stephens (Sandy Hook, Kentucky), Monnie (Donna) Stephens (New Carlisle), and Paul (Angie) Stephens (Fairborn); 5 grandsons, 7 granddaughters; and many great and great-great-grandchildren.
    6. OPAL CASSITY, b. March 29, 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky,
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Opal Cassity was born March 29, 1932 in Morgan County to Margaret Bolen.
      According to her death certificate, Opel Cassity died in Morgan County, Kentucky, from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 29, 1932, her parents as Auty Cassity (b. Kentucky) and Margaret Bolen (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Dennie Caskey of Lennox, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Opel Cassity died March 29, 1932 in Morgan County at less than a year of age. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.
    7. LETTIE CASSITY, b. 1935, Kentucky.
    8. AUTIE FRANCIS CASSITY, b. July 3, 1937, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1942, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Elliott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Artie F. Cassity was born July 3, 1937 in Elliott County to Marget Bowling.
      According to his death certificate, Autie Francis Cassity died November 4, 1942 in rural Elliott County, Kentucky, when he accidentally shot by his brother. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as July 3, 1935, his age as 7 years 4 months 1 day, his parents as Autie Cassity (b. Morgan County) and Margarett Bowling (b. Rowan County), the informant as Autie Cassity of Bascom, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wells Cemetery.







JOSEPH P. BOLIN, son of ELIZABETH DULIN and AMBROS M. BOLIN, was born February 4, 1900 in Kentucky, and died in September of 1983 in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana. He married (1) FANNIE LYKINS, daughter of WILLIAM S. LYKINS and MARY JANE PACK, March 10, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born about 1904 in Kentucky. Joseph Bolin married (2) (unknown). He married (3) MAGGIE YOUNG on August 14, 1976 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born about 1918.

Notes: Mary Jane Pack was the sister of Sarah E. Pack, Alex Pack, and George Pack.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William S. Lykins married Mary Jane Pack on May 31, 1882 in Magoffin County at the home of John C. Pack. The witnesses were W. Brown and A. J. McGuire, and the minister was J. N. McGuire.

According to her death certificate, Marry Jane Lykins died October 28, 1947 in Mathew, Morgan County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Tazewell County, Virginia, her birth date as June 8, 1866, her marital status as widowed, her husband as W. M. Lykins, her parents as John Pack (b. Virginia) and Vicie Bolin (b. Virginia), the informant as Raney Lykins of Mathew, and the burial place as Mathew.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Joe Bolin married Fannie Lykins on March 10, 1920 in Morgan County.

When Joe Bolin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Ambrose Bolin of Dingus, and that he was born February 4, 1900. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Joe Bolin (resident of Morgan County, last marriage ended by divorce, previous marriage ended by divorce, age 75) married Maggie Young (resident of Morgan County, never married, age 58) on August 14, 1976 in Morgan County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joe Bolin was born February 4, 1899, and died in September of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 74 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), William Lykins is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in February of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 30), Cleveland (son, born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Rany (daughter [mistake], born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Lydia (daughter, born in January of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Thomas (son, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Laura (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 4), Marion (son, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Boyd (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), William S. Lykins is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 40), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Boyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Crosia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Roxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Joe Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Fannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 24), Carmie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 0 months). They are living next to Joseph's parents.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9 & 10, 1930), William Lykins is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 65), and Cleveland (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 39).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 88-2 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Joe Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road construction 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 35 years old. Also listed are Fannie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 35), Carmie (daughter, divorced, born in Kentucky, age 18), Raney (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Laurie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months. They are living next to Fannie's widowed mother, and her brothers Cleveland and Tom are living there.

    The children of JOE BOLIN and FANNIE LYKINS are:

    1. CARMIE BOLIN, b. 1921, Kentucky.
    2. RANEY ROBERT BOLIN, b. January 22, 1924, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 1, 2000, Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raney R. Bolin was born January 22, 1924 in Morgan County to Nannie Lykin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert R. Bolin was born January 22, 1924, and died July 1, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Raney Robert Bolin was born January 22, 1924 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died July 1, 2000. His parents are listed as Joe Bolin and Fanny Lykins.
      According to Michigan death record transcripts, Raney Robert Bolin was born January 22, 1924 in West Liberty, Kentucky, and died July 1, 2000 in Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Michigan.
    3. JAMES BOLIN, b. 1926, Kentucky.
    4. MARY L. BOLIN, b. July 15, 1930, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 8, 2007, Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana, m. (unknown first name) NEWMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Bolin was born July 15, 1930 in Morgan County to Fannie Lykin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary E. Newman was born July 15, 1930, and died July 8, 2007. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Mary Bolin Newman was born July 15, 1928 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died July 8, 2007. Her name was listed as Mary Bolin Newman in August of 1947, and her parents are listed as Joe Bolin and Fannie Lykins.
    5. VIRGIL MARION BOLIN, b. February 17, 1933, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 2010, Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vergil Bolin was born February 17, 1933 in Morgan County to Fannie Lykins.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virgil Marion Bolin was born February 17, 1933, and died February 5, 2010. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, his last benefit was paid out in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Union City, Randolph County, Indiana.
    6. RUSSELL H. BOLIN, b. January 13, 1935, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 18, 1997, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell H. Bolin was born January 13, 1935 in Morgan County to Fannie Lykins.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Russell H. Bolin died January 18, 1997 in West Liberty at the age of 62.
    7. LAURIE BOLIN, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    8. OSCAR RAY BOLIN, b. May 10, 1939, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 14, 2008, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. GERTRUDE "TRUDY" CANTRELL.
      Notes: Oscar Bolin's name appears as Curtis Bolin in the 1940 census.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oscar R. Bolin was born May 10, 1939 in Morgan County to Fannie Lykins.
      According to his obituary found online, Oscar Ray Bolin (age 68), son of the late Joe and Fannie Lykins Bolin, was a retired owner of a carnival traveling amusement show, and a resident of West Liberty, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born May 10, 1939 in Morgan County, died February 14, 2008 in Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Brown Cemetery in West Liberty. In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son, Arthur Bolin; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 great-granddaughter. He was survived by his wife, Gertrude "Trudy" Cantrell Bolin; 3 sons, Clarence Ray Bolin (of Crockett, Kentucky), Phillip Neil Bolin (Flemingsburg, Kentucky), and Oscar Ray Bolin Jr. (Florida); 3 daughters, Melonda Williams (Owingsville, Kentucky), Shelia Myers (Owingsville), and Sherry Perez (Owingsville); 1 brother, Marion Bolin (Union City, Indiana); 1 sister, Sue Peters (Union City); 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.







WILLIAM HENRY "HENRY" BOLIN, son of ELIZABETH DULIN and AMBROS M. BOLIN, was born April 2, 1904 in Kentucky, and died March 14, 1992 in Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky. He married (1) TERRESSA "TEZY" SMITH, daughter of HIRAM SMITH and MARY "POLLY" DOOLIN, October 8, 1925 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born March 13, 1886 in Kentucky, died March 15, 1960 in Elamton, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elijah Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (2) MYRTLE SMITH. Tezy Smith married (1) JOHN MAHAN "MAHAN" SMITH.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Henry Bolin married Tezy Smith Smith on October 8, 1925 in Morgan County.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Henry Bolin was born April 2, 1904, and that Terressa Bolin lived from February 22, 1887 to February 15, 1960, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky. No death date is engraved for Henry.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Henry Bolin and Terressa Smith Bolin, were both buried in Elijah Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Bolin was born April 2, 1904, and died March 14, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William H. Boliin died March 14, 1992 in Montgomery County at the age of 91. He was living in Montgomery County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Tezy Smith Bolin died March 15, 1960 in Elamton, Morgan County, Kentucky, from cancer of the liver. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Boone, her birth date as March 13, 1886, her marital status as married, her parents as Hiram Smith and Polly Doolin, the informant as Henry Bolin, and the burial place as Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tezy Bolin died March 15, 1960 in Morgan County at the age of 74. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-15 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Henry Boling is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a laborer in the timber industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Teasa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 28), Lennie Smith (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Prosie Smith (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Herschell Boling (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ruby Boling (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Henry Bolin is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Tezy (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 38), Hersele (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ruby (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of HENRY BOLIN and TEZY SMITH are:

    1. HERSHEL M. BOLIN, b. 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hershel M. Bolin was born in Morgan County to Tezy Smith.
    2. RUBY BOLIN, b. July 1, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1950, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Ruby Bolin died August 5, 1950 in West Liberty Hospital in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, from some sort of gastric rupture. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, Kentucky, his birth date as July 1, 1928, his marital status as never married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Bowlin [sic] and Dezy Smith, the informant as Dezy Bolin, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Dingus, Kentucky.







SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" DULIN, daughter of SYRISSA CANTRELL and JOHN M. DULIN, was born December 20, 1886 in Kentucky, died July 15, 1969 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married JEREMIAH WRIGHT, son of WILLIAM JASPER "JASPER" WRIGHT and SYNDUSTA "CINDY" YATES, September 6, 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, died February 17, 1965 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jeremiah Wright was the brother of Nancy Emmaline Wright, Noah Morgan "Morgan" Wright, Sanders J. "Sank" Wright, Minira "Minnie" Wright, and George Thurman Wright.

According to his death certificate, William Jasper Wright died February 26, 1942 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 14, 1850, his marital status as married, his wife as Cindesta Wright, his parents as Billie Wright (b. North Carolina) and Pollie Carline Hill (b. North Carolina), the informant as Therman Wright of Mima, and the burial place as Wrights Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Cindusta Yates Wright died October 7, 1942 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, from senility. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 22, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as William J. Wright, her parents as Jerrymirah Yates [Jeremiah Yates] (b. Dickerson County, Virginia) and Pollie Anderson (b. Dickerson County, Virginia), the informant as Thurman Wright of Dingus, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wright Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sarah E. Doolin married Jerry Wright on September 6, 1902 in Morgan County.

When Jeremiah Wright's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Silver Hill, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Ellen Wright of Silver Hill, and that he was born October 16, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Ellen and Jerry Wright were buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ellen Wright was born December 20, 1886, and died July 15, 1969. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jerry Wright died February 17, 1965 in Morgan County at the age of 82. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900)), William Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in May of 1850 in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, married for 22 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sindusty (wife, born in August of 1857 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 42), Nancy E. (daughter, single, does housework, born in June of 1873 in Virginia, age 26), Noah M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in April of 1879 in Virginia, age 21), Polla C. (daughter, born in October of 1880 in Virginia, age 19), Jerry M. (son, born in October of 1882 in Virginia, age 17), Sarah C. (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Sandres (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Martha A. (daughter, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Minira (daughter, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4). Ellen and her family are in house #80.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Jerry Right is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Rosana [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Phillip (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lona (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Arla (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Jerry's parents.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Jerry Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Rosette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Phillip (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lonie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lenord (son, born in Kentucky, age 9). Ellen's parents are in house #78.

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Jerry Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 20, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 44), Phillip (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), and Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 20). Ellen's mother is in house #8.

On pages 27 & 28 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), J. M. Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 57 years old. Also listed is Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 54).

    The children of SARAH DULIN and JERRY WRIGHT are:

    1. ROSETTA WRIGHT, b. November 21, 1903, Kentucky, d. October 19, 1979, buried in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. HENRY SMITH.
    2. PHILIP WRIGHT, b. April 19, 1906, Kentucky, d. October 9, 1980, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. REBECCA CANTRELL.
    3. LONNIE WRIGHT, b. December 24, 1908, Kentucky, d. May 11, 1978, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) LUNA ROSS, m. (2) LULA CANTRELL.
    4. LEONARD WRIGHT, b. February 22, 1910, Kentucky, d. September 8, 1985, Rowan County, Kentucky, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ELSIE FAY CANTRELL.







ROSETTA WRIGHT, daughter of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" DULIN and JEREMIAH WRIGHT, was born November 21, 1903 in Kentucky, died October 19, 1979, and is buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married HENRY SMITH on November 25, 1926 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born September 11, 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died November 11, 1967 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Rosetta Wright married Henry Smith on November 25, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Rosetta Smith lived from November 21, 1903 to October 19, 1979, and was buried in Jerry Wright Cemetery in Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Henry Smith lived from September 11, 1902 to November 11, 1967, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rosetta Smith was born November 21, 1903, and died in October of 1979. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rosetta Smith died October 19, 1979 in Morgan County at the age of 75. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Smith was born September 11, 1902, and died in November of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Smith died November 11, 1967 in Morgan County at the age of 65. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Henry Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Rosie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), and Rubie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Henry Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a laborer doing road contstruction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Rosetta (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 37), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to Rosetta's brother, Lonnie.

    The children of ROSETTA WRIGHT and HENRY SMITH are:

    1. HENRY SMITH JR., b. July 3, 1928, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1928, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry Smith was born July 3, 1928 in Morgan County to Roseella Wright.
      According to his death certificate, Junior Smith was stillborn on July 3, 1928 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Henry Smith (b. Morgan County) and Rosetta Wright (b. Kentucky), the informant as Eligah Cantrell of Ophir, and the burial place as Wright Cemetery.
    2. RUBY MAE SMITH, b. 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. PARIS CANTRELL, son of ARNETT CANTRELL and POLLIE CANTRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby M. Smith was born in Morgan County to Rasettie Wright.
    3. MAXIE SMITH, b. August 9, 1930, Silverhill, Kentucky, d. August 28, 2015, buried in Coffee Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ROLLA FANNIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maxie Smith was born August 10, 1930 in Morgan County to Rosettie Wright.
      According to her obituary found online, Maxine Smith Fannin (age 85), daughter of the late Henry and Rosetta Wright Smith, was born August 9, 1930 in Silverhill, Kentucky, died August 28, 2015, and was buried in Henry Smith Cemetery in Coffee Creek, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rolla Fannin; and 2 sisters, Rachel Williams (of West Liberty, Kentucky) and Ellen Trimble (Fairborn, Ohio). She was survived by 1 son, Marshall (Diana) Fannin (West Liberty); 1 daughter, Martha (Andrew) Legg (West Liberty); 1 brother, Leonard "Bud" (Pat) Smith (West Liberty); 2 sisters, Ruby Cantrell (West Liberty) and Thelma Lewis (Sandy Hook); 2 brothers-in-law, Harold Williams (West Libert) and Delbert Fannin (Ashland), 4 grandchildren, Andrea (John) Aragon (West Liberty), Andy (Sarah Beth) Legg (West Liberty), Chelsea (Adam) Gamble (Salyersville), and Rana Preece (Inez, Kentucky); and 4 great-grandchildren.
    4. THELMA F. SMITH, b. 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM "TINY" LEWIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma F. Smith was born in Morgan County to Rosettie Wright.
    5. ELLEN SMITH, b. April 4, 1934, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DONALD TRIMBLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ellen Smith was born April 4, 1934 in Morgan County to Rosettie Wright.
    6. JOHNNIE SMITH, b. July 20, 1936, Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1936, Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Johnnie Smith was born July 20, 1936 in Morgan County to Rosettie Wright.
      According to his death certificate, Johnie Smith was stillborn on July 20, 1936 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Henry Smith (b. Kentucky) and Rosetta Wright (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lonie Wright of Mima, and the burial place as Wright Cemetery.
    7. LEONARD "BUD" SMITH, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. PAT (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Senord Smith was born in Morgan County to Rosetta Wright.
    8. RACHEL SMITH, b. August 25, 1948, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 24, 2010, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, buried in Coffee Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. HAROLD DEAN WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rachel Smith was born August 25, 1948 in Morgan County to Rosetta Wright.
      According to her obituary found online, Rachel Smith Williams (age 61), daughter of the late Henry and Rosetta Wright Smith, was a resident of Coffee Creek Road in West Liberty. She was born August 25, 1948 in Morgan County, died January 24, 2010 in St. Joseph Hospital in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and was buried in Henry Smith Cemetery on Coffee Creek Road. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Johnny Smith; 3 brothers-in-law, Donald Trimble, Rolla Fannin, and William "Tiny" Lewis; and 1 nephew, Aaron Lee Trimble. She was survived by her husband, Harold Dean Williams; 1 son, Mark (Martha) Williams (of West Liberty); 1 daughter, Dawn (Benjy) Wright (West Liberty); 1 brother, Leonard (Pat) Smith (West Liberty); 4 sisters, Ellen Trimble (Fairborn, Ohio), Ruby (Paris) Cantrell (West Liberty), Maxie Fannin (West Liberty), and Thelma Lewis (Sandy Hook, Kentucky), and 6 grandchildren.







PHILIP WRIGHT, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" DULIN and JEREMIAH WRIGHT, was born April 19, 1906 in Kentucky, died October 9, 1980 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Philip Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married REBECCA CANTRELL, daughter WILLIAM CANTRELL and DECIE WHEELER, May 9, 1931 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born June 21, 1911 in Kentucky, died February 13, 1972 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Philip Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Philip Wright's brother, Lonnie, married Rebecca Cantrell's sister, Lula.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rhebecca Cantrell was born June 21, 1911 in Morgan County to Desie Wheeler.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Philip Wright was born April 19, 1906, and died in October of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Phillip Wright married Rebecca Cantrell on May 9, 1931 in Morgan County.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Philip Wright lived from April 19, 1906 to October 9, 1980, and was buried in Philip Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Rebecca Wright lived from June 21, 1911 to February 13, 1972, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Phillip Wright died October 9, 1980 in Morgan County at the age of 74. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Wright died February 13, 1972 in Rowan County at the age of 60. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Philip Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 28), Belva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Birdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Blanch (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of PHILIP WRIGHT and REBECCA CANTRELL are:

    1. BELVA M. WRIGHT, b. 1931, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HELTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Belva M. Wright was born in Morgan County to Rebbecca Contrell.
    2. VIRGIL WRIGHT, b. July 10, 1933, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 20, 2014, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, buried in Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, m. BETTY JEAN ANGLIN, March 25, 1989, Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgie Wright was born July 10, 1933 in Morgan County to Rebecca Contrell.
      According to his obituary found online, Virgil Wright (age 81), son of Phillip and Rebecca Cantrell Wright, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a resident of Wolcottville, Indiana, at the time of his death. He was born July 10, 1933 in West Liberty, died November 20, 2014 in Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Indiana, and was buried in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Diana Lynn Wright and Roxanna Reynolds; 1 brother, Reuben Wright; and 2 sisters, Bertha Williams and Lula Harris. He was survived by his wife, Betty Jean Anglin Wright, whom he married on March 25, 1989 in Kendallville; 5 sons, Scott Wright (of Kettering, Ohio), Brian Reynolds (Kendallville), Bobby Reynolds (Kendallville), Jeffrey (Stephanie) Reynolds (Auburn, Indiana), and Anthony (Whitney) Reynolds (Rome City, Indiana); 4 daughters, Gloria (Dean) Godsey (Fairborn, Ohio), Kimberly Lynn Wright (Fort Wayne, Ohio), Brenda Maples (Garrett, Indiana), and Marjorie Ginder (Kendallville); 1 brother, Burton Wright (West Liberty); and 6 sisters, Belva Helton (West Liberty), Birdie (Ron) Laughman (Tipp City, Ohio), Blanche Howard (West Liberty), Goldie Combs (West Liberty), Christine (Joe) Cantrell (West Liberty), and Patty (Larry) Helton (West Liberty); 30 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
    3. BERTHA WRIGHT, b. February 15, 1935, Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 14, 2005, Kettering, Ohio, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. VIRGIL WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bertha Wright was born February 15, 1935 in Morgan County to Rebecca Campbell.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Bertha Williams lived from February 15, 1935 to April 14, 2005, and was buried in Byron Cemetery in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Bertha Wright Williams was born February 15, 1935 in Silverhill, Kentucky, and died April 14, 2005. Her name was listed as Bertha Wright Williams in June of 1953, and her parents are listed as Phillip Wright and Rebecca Cantrell.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bertha Williams was born February 15, 1935, and died April 14, 2005 in Kettering Medical Center in Ohio at the age of 70. Her father's surname is listed as Wright, her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, and she was married and living in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, at the time of her death.
    4. BIRDIE WRIGHT, b. 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RON LAUGHMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Birdie Wright was born in Morgan County to Beckie Contrell.
    5. BLANCHE WRIGHT, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOWARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Blanche Wright was born in Morgan County to Beckil Contrell.
    6. BURTON WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burton Wright was born in Morgan County to Beckie Contrell.
    7. REUBEN R. WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby R. Wright was born in Morgan County to Beckie Contrill.
    8. LULA "JUDY" WRIGHT, b. December 19, 1945, Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 2011, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM M. HARRIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sulo Wright was born December 14, 1945 in Morgan County to Beckie Contrill.
      According to her obituary found online, Lula "Judy" Wright Harris (age 64), daughter of the late Philip and Rebecca Cantrell Wright, was born December 19, 1945 in Silverhill, died on a Thursday in Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Philip Wright Cemetery on Coffee Creek Road in West Liberty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 son, Jeffrey Allen Harris; 1 brother, Reuben Wright; and 2 sisters, Bertha Williams and Mary Wright. She was survived by her husband, William M. Harris (of West Liberty); 2 sons, Phillip (Cynthia) Harris (Mary Esther, Florida) and Clint Harris (Sacramento, California); 2 brothers, Virgil Wright (Wolcottville, Indiana) and Burton Wright (West Liberty); 6 sisters, Belva Helton (West Liberty), Birdie Laughman (Tipp City, Ohio), Blanche Howard (West Liberty), Goldie Combs (West Liberty), Christine Cantrell (West Liberty), and Patty Helton (West Liberty); 4 grandchildren, William F. Harris, Ciara Harris, Erin Harris, and Kyle Harris; 1 great-granddaughter, Haley Harris.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula Harris was born December 19, 1945, and died September 22, 2011. She received her Social Security card in 1960-1961 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    9. CHRISTINE WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOE CANTRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christine Wright was born in Morgan County to Rebecca Contrell.
    10. PATTY J. WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LARRY HELTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patty J. Wright was born in Morgan County to Rebecca Cantrill.
    11. GOLDIE WRIGHT, m. (unknown first name) COMBS.
    12. MARY WRIGHT.







TIMOTHY E. STAMBAUGH, son of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married (1) NELLIE (unknown last name) (divorced). He married (2) EDITH HUNNICUTT.

    The children of TIM STAMBAUGH and NELLIE (unknown last name) are:

    1. JAMES STAMBAUGH.
    2. MARK STAMBAUGH.
    3. CHARITY STAMBAUGH.

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







CLELLIE "DEAN" STAMBAUGH, son of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married BEVERLY (unknown last name).

    The children of DEAN STAMBAUGH and BEVERLY (unknown last name) are:

    1. ADRIAN STAMBAUGH.
    2. TONY STAMBAUGH.
    3. JOSH STAMBAUGH (deceased).
    4. JENNIFER STAMBAUGH.

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







LAWRENCE D. "LARRY" STAMBAUGH, son of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married LINDA (unknown last name).

    The children of LARRY STAMBAUGH and LINDA (unknown last name) are:

    1. MICHAEL STAMBAUGH.
    2. DANNY STAMBAUGH.
    3. LAURA STAMBAUGH.

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







LINDA STAMBAUGH, daughter of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married ROGER VANHOOSE.

    The children of LINDA STAMBAUGH and ROGER VANHOOSE are:

    1. GARY VANHOOSE.
    2. JASON VANHOOSE.
    3. ROGER DAVID VANHOOSE.
    4. TRACY VANHOOSE.

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







JANET STAMBAUGH, daughter of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married RANDY ARNOLD.

    The children of JANET STAMBAUGH and RANDY ARNOLD are:

    1. BILLY ARNOLD.
    2. JONATHAN ARNOLD.
    3. SAMUEL ARNOLD.
    4. DAVID ARNOLD.
    5. BENJAMIN ARNOLD.
    6. EVA ARNOLD.
    7. CINDY ARNOLD.

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







ALLEN STAMBAUGH, son of PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS and EUGENE STAMBAUGH, married CATHY (unknown last name).

    The children of ALLEN STAMBAUGH and CATHY (unknown last name) are:

    1. REX ALLEN STAMBAUGH.
    2. CHRISTINE STAMBAUGH (deceased).
    3. JULIE STAMBAUGH (deceased).

    (This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)







LONNIE WRIGHT, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" DULIN and JEREMIAH WRIGHT, was born December 24, 1908 in Kentucky, died May 11, 1978 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married LULA CANTRELL, daughter WILLIAM CANTRELL and DECIE WHEELER, February 14, 1929 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born January 30, 1914 in Kentucky, died July 5, 1995 in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, and is buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Lonnie Wright's brother, Philip, married Lula Cantrell's sister, Rebecca.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lula Cantrell was born January 30, 1914 in Morgan County to Decie Wheelvo.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lonnie Wright married Lula Cantrell on February 14, 1929 in Morgan County.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Lonnie Wright lived from December 24, 1908 to May 11, 1978, and was buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Lula Wright lived from January 29, 1914 to July 5, 1995, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lonnie Wright was born December 24, 1908, and died in May of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lonnie Wright died May 11, 1978 in Morgan County at the age of 69. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lula Wright was born January 30, 1914, and died July 5, 1995. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lula Wright Cantrell was born January 29, 1914 in Silverhill, Kentucky, and died July 5, 1995. Her parents are listed as William Cantrell and Decie Wheeler.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lula Cantrell Wright was born January 29, 1914 in Kentucky, and died July 5, 1995 in a long-term care facility in Piqua, Miami County, at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Cantrell, her mother's maiden name as Wheeler, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Lonnie Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 16).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Lonnie Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 26), Doshie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Vergie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Buford (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

    The children of LONNIE WRIGHT and LULA CANTRELL are:

    1. DOSHIE L. WRIGHT, b. 1931, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dashie L. Wright was born in Morgan County to Lula Cantrell.
    2. VERGIE M. WRIGHT, b. 1934, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vergie M. Wright was born in Morgan County to Lula Cantrell.
    3. BUFORD WRIGHT, b. 1935, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Buford Wright was born in Morgan County to Loula Cantrell.
    4. CLYDE WRIGHT, b. 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clide Wright was born in Morgan County to Loula Contrell.
    5. CATHERINE WRIGHT, b. 1939, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cathren Wright was born in Morgan County to Lula Cantrell.
    6. BUD WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bud Wright was born in Morgan County to Lula Contrell.
    7. DECIL E. WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Decil E. Wright was born in Morgan County to Luly Contrill.
    8. MABLE WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mable Wright was born in Morgan County to Lula Cantrell.
    9. SHIRLEY F. WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shirley F. Wright was born in Morgan County to Lulie Cantrell.







LEONARD WRIGHT, son of SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" DULIN and JEREMIAH WRIGHT, was born February 22, 1910 in Kentucky, died September 8, 1985 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (1) ELSIE FAY CANTRELL, daughter ARNETT CANTRELL and POLLIE CANTRELL, June 27, 1933 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born May 3, 1916 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 10, 2005, and is buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Linerd Wright married Elsie Fae Cantrell on June 27, 1933 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Leonard Wright lived from February 22, 1910 to September 8, 1985, and was buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Elsie Wright lived from May 3, 1916 to June 10, 2005, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that they were married May 27, 1933.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leonard Wright was born February 22, 1910, and died in September of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leonard Wright died September 8, 1985 in Rowan County at the age of 75. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Elsie Fay Cantrell Wright was born May 3, 1916 in West Liberty, Kentucky, and died June 10, 2005. Her parents are listed as Arnet Cantrell and Polly Cantrell.

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Lenard Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 23), Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Garland (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Glidy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    The children of LEONARD WRIGHT and ELSIE CANTRELL are:

    1. JERRY WRIGHT, b. April 4, 1934, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1934, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Jerry Wright died September 20, 1934 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, from diarrhea. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 4, his age as 5 months 12 days, his parents as Lenard Wright (b. Kentucky) and Elsie Fay Cantrell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Henry Smith of Ophir, and the burial place as Wright Cemetery.
    2. GLENN WRIGHT, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    3. GARLIN WRIGHT, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LINDA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garlen Wright was born in Morgan County to Elsil Cantrell.
    4. GLIDY WRIGHT, b. 1940, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT LEE ROSEBERRY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glidy Wright was born in Morgan County to Elsie Contrell.
    5. FREDERICK WRIGHT, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DONNA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fredick Wright was born in Morgan County to Elsie Cantrell.
    6. PARIS WRIGHT, b. March 8, 1944, Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 20013, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paris Wright was born March 7, 1944 in Morgan County to Elsie Cantrell.
      According to his obituary found online, Paris Wright (age 68), son of the late Leonard and Elsie Cantrell Wright, was born March 8, 1944 in Sandlick, Kentucky, died March 2, 2013 in Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and was buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 infant daughter, Amy Catherine Wright; 1 infant brother, Jerry Wright; 1 infant sister, Martha Wright; and 1 brother-in-law, Robert Lee Roseberry. He was survived by 2 sons, Jacob (Cassie) Wright (of Paris, Kentucky) and Joshua Wright (Paris); 4 brothers, Glenn Wright (Mize, Kentucky), Garlin (Linda) Wright (Fairborn, Ohio), Frederick (Donna) Wright (Midway, Ohio), and Monroe (Ginger) Wright (Berea, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Glidy Roseberry (Paris).
    7. MONROE WRIGHT, b. December 23, 1949, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 2015, Cynthiana, Harrison County, Kentucky, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ANNA CAROL PENNIX.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Monroe Wright was born December 23, 1949 in Morgan County to Elsie Cantrell.
      According to his obituary found online, Monroe Wright (age 65), son of the late Leonard and Elsie Cantrell Wright, was a truck driver for a food service company. He was born December 23, 1949 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died November 4, 2015 in Edgemont Healthcare in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and was buried in Ezel Cemetery in Ezel, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Carol Pennix Wright; 2 brothers, Paris Wright and Fred Wright; his infant twin sister, Martha Wright; and 1 great-grandson, Connor Anglin. He was survived by 1 son, Monroe Dale (Tina Woods) Wright (of Richmond, Kentucky); 2 daughters, Glydia (David) George (London, Kentucky) and Elisa Ann (Andrew) Gisler (Martinsburg, West Virginia); 2 brothers, Garlin Wright (Fairborn, Ohio) and Glenn Wright (Ezel); 1 sister, Glidy Wright Roseberry (Paris, Kentucky); 4 grandchildren, Blaine Anglin, Ryan Wright, Benjamin Coyle, and Brianna Gisler; and 1 great-granddaughter, Trinity Wright.
    8. MARTHA WRIGHT, b. December 23, 1949, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Monroe and Martha Wright were twins.
      Martha Wright died young.







ARNETT CANTRELL, son of HENRY C. "PERK" CANTRELL and HULDA J. DULIN, was born November 4, 1888 in Kentucky, died July 31, 1963 in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Arnett Cantrell Cemetery in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married POLLIE CANTRELL, daughter son of ELIJAH CANTRELL and MARGARET ANN BOLIN, April 29, 1909 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born September 13, 1892 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died July 17, 1981 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Arnett Cantrell Cemetery in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Arnett Cantrell married Polly Cantrell on April 29, 1909 in Morgan County.

When Arnet Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ophir, Morgan County, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born November 4, 1886 in Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and dark brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstone (photo 2) shows that Arnett Cantrell lived from November 4, 1888 to July 31, 1963, and was buried in Arnett Cantrell Cemetery in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Pollie Cantrell lived from September 13, 1892 to July 17, 1981, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Arnett Cantrell died July 31, 1963 at home in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky, from prostate cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 4, 1888, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Cantrell and Hulda Doolin, the informant as Pollie Cantrell, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Jeptha.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Aynett Cantrell [sic] was born November 4, 1889, and died in July of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Arnett Cantrell died July 31, 1963 in Morgan County at the age of 74. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

Her obituary, found online:

"Mrs. Pollie Cantrell, 88, of Rt. 3 West Liberty died Friday, July 18, at the Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital, in West Liberty. Mrs. Cantrell was born September 13, 1892 at Ophir, a daughter of the late Lige Cantrell and Margaret Ann Bolin Cantrell. She was a member of the Martha Enterprise Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Arnett Cantrell in 1963. Survivors are four sons, Paris Cantrell, Harlowe Cantrell, and Parley Cantrell, all of Rt. 3 West Liberty, and Monroe Cantrell of Hobart, Indiana; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Cantrell of Rt. 3 West Liberty; Mrs. Elsie Wright of Rt. 2 Hazel Green and Mrs. Lina Keeton of Paris; four brothers, Lonzie Cantrell, John Wallace Cantrell, Carl Cantrell and Earl Cantrell all of Rt. 3 West Liberty; one sister, Nora Alice Gambill of Rt. 3; 32 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 20 at the Martha Enterprise Baptist Church with Rev. Homer Evans, Rev. Gobel Wallin and Rev. Buel Cantrell officiating. Burial in the Cantrell family cemetery, Rt.3 West Liberty, with Potter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pollie Cantrell was born September 6, 1892, and died in July of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pollie Cantrell died July 17, 1981 in Morgan County at the age of 88. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Arnett Cantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentuccky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 17). They are living next to Polly's parents.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 10 & 12, 1920), Arnett Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Parel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), and Claude (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 0 months). They are living next to Polly's parents.

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Arnett Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 37), Parel (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Harlo (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), and Parley (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months). Polly's parents are in house #16.

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 88-16 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Arnet Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 47), Parish (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Monroe (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harlow (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Parley (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lina Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of ARNETT CANTRELL and POLLIE CANTRELL are:

    1. PAREL CANTRELL, b. 1910, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1975, m. MYRTLE SMITH, daughter of JOHN W. SMITH and NORA GAMBLE.
    2. MATTIE MAY CANTRELL, b. May 31, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 21, 2015, Owingsville, Bath County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR CANTRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, May Cantrell was born May 31, 1913 in Morgan County to Pollie Cantrell.
      According to her obituary found online, Mattie Cantrell (age 101 years 10 months 21 days), daughter of the late Arnett and Polly Cantrell, was born May 31, 1913 in Morgan County, died March 21, 2015 in Ridgeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owingsville, and was buried in Gusty Smith Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Parel Cantrell, Paris Cantrell, Monroe Cantrell, Harlo Cantrell, and infant Claude Cantrell; 1 sister, Elsie Wright; and 2 brothers-in-law, Leonard Wright and Ronald Keeton. She was survived by her husband of 78 years, Edgar Cantrell; 2 daughters, Nettie Jean (Ed) Tewell (of Louisville) and Fern (Danny) Layne (Winchester); 1 brother, Parley (Jean) Cantrell (Woodsbend); 1 sister, Lina Keeton (Paris, Kentucky); 2 sisters-in-law, Ruby Cantrell (West Liberty) and Lorraine Cantrell (Hobart, Indiana); 2 grandsons, Randell (Terry) Burks (Apopka, Florida) and Jimmy L. (Tammy) Carpenter (Hobart, Indiana); 1 granddaughter, Evetta (Spike) Skaggs (Clearfield); 12 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
    3. ELSIE FAY CANTRELL, b. May 3, 1916, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 10, 2005, buried in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LEONARD WRIGHT.
    4. CLAUDE CANTRELL, b. December 3, 1918, Kentucky, d. March 24, 1920, Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Claud Cantrell was born December 3, 1918 in Morgan County to Polly Cantrell.
      According to his death certificate, Claude Cantrell died March 24, 1920 in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, from the flu. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 24, 1918, his parents as Arnett Cantrell (b. Kentucky) and Polly Cantrell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Alonzo Cantrell of Ophir, Kentucky, and the burial place as Cantrell Cemetery.
    5. PARIS CANTRELL, b. May 19, 1921, Upper Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 5, 2012, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RUBY MAE SMITH, daughter of ROSETTA WRIGHT and HENRY SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paris Cantrell was born May 19, 1921 in Morgan County to Polly Cantrell.
      According to his obituary found online, Paris Cantrell (age 90), son of the late Arnett and Polly Cantrell, was a retired farmer and high school custodian. He was born May 19, 1921 in Upper Sandlick, Kentucky, died March 5, 2012 at home in West Liberty, and was buried in Gusta Smith Cemetery in West Liberty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Claude Cantrell, Parel Cantrell, Harlo Cantrell, and Monroe Cantrell; 1 sister, Elsie Wright; and 2 grandchildren, Preston Scott Roseberry and Baby Cantrell. He was survived by his wife of 54 years, Ruby Mae Smith Cantrell; 5 sons, Corby (Cheri) Cantrell (of West Liberty), Dale (Darlene) Cantrell (West Liberty), Cassie (Faye) Cantrell (West Liberty), Paris (Debbie) Cantrell Jr., and Scottie (Michelle) Cantrell (West Liberty); 4 daughters, Linda (Jackie) Smith (West Liberty), Geneva (Jim) Stakelin (West Liberty), Bernet (David) Roseberry (West Liberty), and Loretta Cantrell (West Liberty); 1 brother, Parley (Jean) Cantrell; 2 sisters, Mattie (Edgar) Cantrell (Morehead, Kentucky) and Lina (Ronel) Keeton (Paris, Kentucky); 15 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
    6. MONROE CANTRELL, b. February 26, 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1992, Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Monroe Cautrell was born February 26, 1924 in Morgan County to Polly Cautrelll [sic].
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Monroe Cantrell was born February 26, 1924, and died February 3, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Monroe Cantrell was born February 26, 1924 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died February 3, 1992. His parents are listed as Ornett Cantrell and Ollie Cantrell.
    7. HARLO CANTRELL, b. September 8, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 27, 1987, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harlo Cantrell was born September 8, 1926 in Morgan County to Pollie Cantrell.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harlo Cantrell was born September 8, 1926, and died in May of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harlo Cantrell died May 27, 1987 in Morgan County at the age of 60. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.
    8. PARLEY CANTRELL, b. 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JEAN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Parlie Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Pollie Cantrell.
    9. LINA JEAN CANTRELL, b. 1936, Kentucky, m. RONALD KEETON.







MAHULDA J. "HULDA" DULIN, daughter of SYRISSA CANTRELL and JOHN M. DULIN, was born in August of 1889 in Kentucky, and died August 20, 1946 in Mingo County, West Virginia. She married JOHN M. SMITH, son of SARAH CANTRELL and ELIJAH SMITH. He was born September 15, 1868 in Kentucky, died March 15, 1932 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Smith Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky. John M. Smith married (1) MARGARET JANE WRIGHT, daughter of SANDERS W. "SANK" WRIGHT and ELIZABETH "BETTY" FLEMMING, April 10, 1889 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in January of 1869 in Kentucky, and died before 1907.

Notes: Margaret Jane Wright was the sister of Laura Wright.

According to his death certificate, Sank Wright died August 14, 1914 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as May 15, 1843, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his father as William Wright (b. Virginia), his mother's maiden name as Gearhart (b. Virginia), the informant as J. E. Hackworth of Riceville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hargus Conley Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Flemmings Wright died February 28, 1913 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pike County, Kentucky, her birth date as January 8, 1846, her marital status as married, her parents as Philip Flemmings [Philip Flemming] (b. Kentucky) and Nerva Williams (b. North Carolina), the informant as S. W. Wright of Riceville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hargus Conley Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John M. Smith married Margaret J. Wright on April 10, 1889 in Morgan County.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Hulda Dulen Smith was born about 1887, and died August 20, 1946 in Mingo, West Virginia, at the age of 59 years 14 days. Her parents are listed as John Smith and Mahulde Dulen.

According to his death certificate, Johnnie Smith died March 15, 1932 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Stomach Trouble (Carcinoma)." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 15, 1868, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Eliga Smith (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Cantrell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Rosa Bolin of Dingus, and the burial place as Smith Cemetery.

A photo of her headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that there was a Margaret Jane Smith who lived from July 20, 1874 to May 25, 1907, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.

On page 21 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Santers Wright is listed as the head of the household for house #287, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, age 32), Margaret J. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 12), William P. (son, born in Virginia, age 9), Philip (son, born in Virginia, age 7), and Causby A. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), John M. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a farmer, born in October of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Margite J. (wife, born in January of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 12 children and all are still living, age 31), Nerva (daughter, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Annie (daughter, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Bennie (son, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Doll (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to John's parents.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Johnie Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), Benny (son, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Dollie (daughter, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, age 12 months), and Albert Lizro [hard to read] (nephew, born in Kentucky parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Johnie Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Donie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 30-9 (Lee) in Mingo County, West Virginia (undated), John Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a lumberman in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 40), Irvine (son, single, lumberman in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, age 21), Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Donie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Melton (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Pat (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Alozowa (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 30-10 (Lee) in Mingo County, West Virginia (dated May 8, 1940), Hulda Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #74, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 48 years old. Also listed are Ervine (son, single, laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 32), William Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Patrick (son, born in West Virginia, age 16), Alonzo (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), and Williard Lockard (grandson, born in West Virginia, age 5).

    The children of JOHN SMITH and MARGARET WRIGHT are:

    1. MINERVA "NERVA" SMITH, b. June 10, 1886, Kentucky, d. July 22, 1977, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, m. JOSEPH BLANKENSHIP.
    2. ANN SMITH, b. March 7, 1892, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 8, 1963, Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SMITH NICK "NICK" CANTRELL.
    3. BEN SMITH, b. June 16, 1894, Kentucky, d. June 13, 1983, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. VERLIE MYRTLE DULIN.
    4. DARSULA "DOLL" SMITH, b. July 18, 1898, Kentucky, d. May 11, 1988, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MANCE CANTRELL.
    5. HENRY SMITH, b. 1904, Kentucky.

    The children of HULDA DULIN and JOHN SMITH are:

    1. DOLLIE SMITH, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    2. JAMES IRVIN SMITH, b. 1910, Kentucky.
    3. SYRISSA SMITH, b. May 3, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Scyrissie Smith was born May 3, 1911 in Morgan County to Hulda Duluee.
    4. SUSIE L. SMITH, b. April 3, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Susie L. Smith was born April 3, 1913 in Morgan County to Hulda Dulin.
    5. SARAH E. SMITH, b. February 11, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. HOMER LOCKARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah E. Smith was born February 11, 1915 in Morgan County to Hulda Dulin.
    6. JOE SMITH, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    7. DONNIE SMITH, b. February 4, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 18, 1989, Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, m. JODIE MULLINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donie Smith was born February 4, 1919 in Morgan County to Hulda Dulin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Donnie Mullins was born February 4, 1919, and died in December of 1989. She received her Social Security card in 1960 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Donnie Smith Mullins was born February 4, 1919 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died in December of 1989. Her name was listed as Donnie Smith Mullins in August of 1960, and her parents are listed as Hulday Dulin and John Smith.
      According to Washington death record transcripts, Donnie M. Mullins died December 18, 1989, in Yakima City at the age of 70. On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 21-5A (Big Bottom) in Lewis County, Washington (dated May 1, 1940), Jodie Mullins is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a truck driver in the construction industry, born in Virginia, he was living in rural Virginia in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Donnie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural West Virginia in 1935, 6th grade education, age 21).
    8. WILLIAM MILTON SMITH, b. 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William M. Smith was born in Morgan County to Hulda Dooling.
    9. PATRICK SMITH, b. 1924, West Virginia.
    10. ALONZO SMITH, b. 1927, West Virginia.







MINERVA "NERVA" SMITH, daughter of JOHN M. SMITH and MARGARET WRIGHT, was born June 10, 1886 in Kentucky, died July 22, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Harger Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married JOSEPH BLANKENSHIP, son of WILLIAM BLANKENSHIP and SARAH EMILY "EMILY" HOWARD, December 13, 1908 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born March 19, 1886 in Kentucky, died February 10, 1968 in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Harger Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Joseph Blankenship was the brother of Nancy Blankenship and Doll Blankenship.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nerva Smith married Joseph Blankenship on December 13, 1908 in Morgan County.

When Joseph Blankenship's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farm in Silverhill, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Nervie Blankenship of Silverhill, and that he was born September 15, 1885. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Nerva Blankenship lived from 1884 to 1977, and was buried in Harger Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, and that Joseph Blankenship lived from 1883 to 1968, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nerva Blankenship was born June 10, 1886, and died in July of 1977. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nerva P. Blankenshi [sic] was born about 1885, and died July 22, 1977 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 92. She was widowed and living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joe Blankenship was born March 19, 1886, and died February 15, 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Joseph Blankenship was born about 1884, and died February 10, 1968 in Southern Hills Hospital in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 84. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), William Blankenship is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 58), Joseph Blankenship (head of his family, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, age 18), and Minervia Blankenship (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 17).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Bill Blankenship is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 76 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 64), Joe Blankenship (grandson, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), and Nerva Blankenship (wife, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), Joe Blankenship is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nirva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 38), and Emily Blankenship (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 84).







ANN SMITH, daughter of JOHN M. SMITH and MARGARET WRIGHT, was born March 7, 1892 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 8, 1963 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cantrell Cemetery in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married SMITH NICK "NICK" CANTRELL, son of ASA CANTRELL and MIRANDA BOLIN, February 12, 1908 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born November 14, 1886 in Kentucky, and died March 17, 1973 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ann Smith's sister, Doll, married Nick Cantrell's brother, Mance. Nick Cantrell was also the brother of John Henry Cantrell, Marvella Cantrell, and Ervin Cantrell.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Annie Smith married Nick Cantrell on February 12, 1908 in Morgan County.

When Nick Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Dingus, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Anne Cantrell of Dingus, and that he was born November 20, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Ann Smith Cantrill died March 8, 1963 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, from congestive heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 7, 1894, her marital status as married, her parents as Johnnie Smith and Margaret Jane Wright, the informant as Nick Cantrill, and the burial place as Cantrill Cemetery in Mima.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ann Cantrill died March 8, 1963 in Morgan County at the age of 69. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, S. Cantrell was born November 14, 1886, and died in March of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nick Cantrell died March 17, 1973 in Rowan County at the age of 87. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Aca Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in February of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Marinda (wife, born in June of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 35), Sanford (son, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Salvaney (daughter, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Smith N. (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 15), Margret A. (daughter, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Rece [Rissie] (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Marvilla (daughter, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Mancy (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Ervin (son, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Nick Cantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 22). They are living next to Nick's parents.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Nick Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), and Margret Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Nick Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 40 years old. Also listed is Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 38).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 88-16 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Nick Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed is Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 40).

    The child of ANN SMITH and NICK CANTRELL is:

    1. MARGARET JANE CANTRELL, b. May 2, 1911, Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1996, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SHELBY "SHELL" CANTRELL.







MARGARET JANE "MARGET" CANTRELL, daughter of ANN SMITH and SMITH NICK "NICK" CANTRELL, was born May 2, 1911 in Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died June 3, 1996 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married SHELBY "SHELL" CANTRELL, son of ELIJAH CANTRELL and MARGARET ANN BOLIN, February 24, 1927 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born November 13, 1910 in Kentucky, and died April 22, 1977 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Morgette J. Cantrell was born May 2, 1911 in Morgan County to Annie Smith.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Margaret J. Cantrell married Shell Cantrell on February 24, 1927 in Morgan County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marget Cantrell was born May 2, 1911, and died June 3, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Margaret Jane Cantrell was born May 2, 1911 in Sandlick, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died June 3, 1996. Her name was listed as Margett Jane Cantrell on June 14, 1973, as Margaret Jane Cantrell in August of 1994, as Marget Cantrell in June of 1996, and her parents are listed as Ann Smith and Nick Cantrell.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Margaret J. Cantrell died June 3, 1996 in West Liberty at the age of 85. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Shell Cantrell was born November 13, 1909, and died in April of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Shell Cantrell died April 22, 1977 in Rowan County at the age of 66. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On pages 28 & 29 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Shelby Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Mary J. [Marg J.?] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 18), Lola A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Arlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). Shell's parents are in house #18.

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Shell Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 26), Lola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Arlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Darlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ardie [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ligh N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of MARGET CANTRELL and SHELL CANTRELL are:

    1. LOLA A. CANTRELL, b. 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lola A. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
    2. ARLIE CANTRELL, b. March 3, 1930, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1931, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arlie Cantrell was born March 3, 1930 in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
      According to his death certificate, Arlie Cantrell died August 13, 1931 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, from diarrhea and cholera infantum. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 3, 1930, his parents as Shell Cantrell (b. Kentucky) and Marget J. Cantrell (b. Kentucky), the informant as Nick Cantrell [signed with an "X"], and the burial place as Cantrell Cemetery.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Arlie Cantrell lived from March 3, 1930 to August 12, 1931, and was buried in Ace Cantrell Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    3. EARL CANTRELL, b. April 24, 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 2, 1943, buried in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Cantrell was born April 24, 1932 in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Earl Cantrell lived from April 24, 1932 to May 2, 1943, and was buried in Ace Cantrell Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    4. DARLIE N. CANTRELL, b. February 18, 1934, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 2015, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, buried in Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, m. GLADYS J. YOUNG.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darlie Cantrell was born February 18, 1934 in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Darlie N. Cantrell, son of the late Shell and Margaret Cantrell Cantrell, was born February 18, 1934 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died February 5, 2015 in Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Ohio, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 brothers; and 2 sisters. He was survived by his wife, Gladys J. Young Cantrell; 1 daughter, Michelle (Carl) McNeill (of Piqua); 3 brothers, Lige (Rachel) Cantrell (Piqua), Carl Cantrell (Piqua), and Charlie (Ruth) Cantrell (West Liberty); 4 sisters, Mary (Pearl) Gambill (Piqua), Garnet (Gene) Lewis (Fairborn, Ohio), Nerve (Charles) Caudill (West Liberty), and Sylvia (Leon) Williams (West Liberty); 2 grandchildren, Ashley (Josh) Freisthler (Sidney, Ohio) and Heather (Daniel) Langston (Sidney, Ohio); and 3 great-grandchildren, Brayden Langston, Braelynn Langston, and Bryer Langston.
    5. ARLIE CANTRELL, b. July 17, 1936, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1998, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arlie Cantrell was born July 17, 1936 in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Arlie Cantrell was born July 17, 1936 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died September 26, 1998. His parents are listed as Marget G. Cantrell and Shell Cantrell.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Arlie Cantrell was born July 17, 1936 in Kentucky, and died September 26, 1998 at home in Piqua, Miami County, at the age of 62. He was married at the time of his death.
    6. DIXIE W. CANTRELL, b. 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie W. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Marget Contrell.
    7. LIGE M. CANTRELL, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RACHEL (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lige M. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Morgie Cantrell.
    8. WILLIAM S. CANTRELL, b. 1940, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William S. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrell.
    9. MARY M. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. PEARL GAMBILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Maryie Cantrill.
    10. NERVA E. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nerva E. Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrill.
    11. FERN CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky,
      Notes: Nerva and Fern Cantrell were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fern Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrill.
    12. CHARLIE CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RUTH (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlie Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrill.
    13. SYLVIA L. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LEON WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sylvie J. Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Marget Cantrill.
    14. GARNET CANTRELL, m. GENE LEWIS.
    15. CARL CANTRELL.







BEN SMITH, son of JOHN M. SMITH and MARGARET WRIGHT, was born June 16, 1894 in Kentucky, died June 13, 1983 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married VERLIE MYRTLE DULIN, daughter of SYRISSA CANTRELL and JOHN M. DULIN, about 1915. She was born October 26, 1893 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, died September 20, 1978, and is buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky. Verlie Dulin married (1) JAMES WRIGHT.

Notes: Ben Smith married his step-mother's sister.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Verlie Doulin married James Wright on April 13, 1911 in Morgan County.

A photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Ben Smith lived from June 16, 1894 to June 13, 1983, and was buried in Samuel Wright Cemetery in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Verlie Smith lived from October 26, 1893 to September 20, 1978, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ben Smith was born June 16, 1895, and died in June of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ben Smith died June 13, 1893 in Lawrence County at the age of 88. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Verlie Smith died September 20, 1978 in Morgan County at the age of 85. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), Ben Smith Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Verlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Nola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months), and Rosette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Bennie Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 36), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harding (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), India (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Bennie Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Verlie (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 46), Hardin (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Henry P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Maggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Joe Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Telsa Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The child of VERLIE DULIN and JAMES WRIGHT is:

    1. NOLA WRIGHT, b. January 25, 1912, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, (unknown first name) BALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nola Wright was born January 25, 1912 in Morgan County to Verlie Dulan.

    The children of BEN SMITH and VERLIE DULIN are:

    1. NERVIE ELLEN SMITH, b. April 1, 1916, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1997, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WRIGHT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nervie E. Smith was born April 1, 1916 in Morgan County to Verlie Doolin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nervie E. Wright was born April 1, 1996, and died April 2, 1997. She received her Social Security card in 1960 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Nervie Ellen Smith Wright was born April 1, 1916 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died April 2, 1997. Her name was listed as Nervie Ellen Wright in September of 1960, and her parents are listed as Bennie Smith and Verlie Dulin.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nervie E. Wright died April 2, 1997 in Morgan County at the age of 81. She was living in Morgan County at the time of her death.
    2. ROSETTA SMITH, b. January 28, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1920, Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rosetta Smith was born April 11, 1918 in Morgan County to Verlie Dulin.
      According to her death certificate, Rosettie Smith died February 16, 1920 in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky, from pneumonia fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 28, 1918, her parents as Benie Smith Jr. (b. Kentucky) and Verlie Doolin (b. Kentucky), the informant as Irvin Doolin of Dingus, Kentucky, and the burial place as Reasie Doolin Cemetery.
    3. JOHN HARDIN "HARDIN" SMITH, b. March 17, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 14, 2006, Panama City, Bay County, Florida.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Smith was born March 17, 1921 in Morgan County to Verlie Doolin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, John H. Smith was born March 12, 1921, and died November 14, 2006. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Panama City, Bay County, Florida.
    4. INDIA MARIE SMITH, b. December 29, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 26, 1999, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) BLAIR, m. (2) (unknown first name) CUNNINGHAM.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, India M. Smith was born December 29, 1922 in Morgan County to Verley Doolin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, India M. Cunningham was born December 29, 1922, and died January 26, 1999. She received her Social Security card in 1956-1957 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, India Marie Smith Blair Cunningham was born December 30, 1922 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died January 26, 1999. Her name was listed as Inda Marie Blair in October of 1956, as India M. Cunningham on June 8, 1995, and her parents are listd as Bennie Smith and Virlie Dolen.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, India M. Smith Cunningham was born December 29, 1922 in Kentucky, and died January 26, 1999 in a hospital in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 76. Her father's surname is listed as Smith, her mother's maiden name as Dulan, and she was widowed and living in Portsmouth at the time of her death.
    5. HENRY PHILLIP SMITH, b. April 19, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1997, Youngstown, Bay County, Florida.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry P. Smith was born April 19, 1925 in Morgan County to Verlie Dulin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry P. Smith was born April 19, 1925, and died January 3, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Youngstown, Bay County, Florida.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Henry Phillip Smith was born April 19, 1925 in Ophir, Kentucky, and died January 3, 1997. His parents are listed as Ben J. Smith and Verlie Dulin.
      According to Florida death record transcripts, Henry Phillip Smith was born April 19, 1925, and died January 3, 1997 in Bay County at the age of 71
    6. VIRGIE MAGGIE "MAGGIE" SMITH, b. September 16, 1927, Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 10, 2007, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. THURMAN SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgie M. Smith was born September 16, 1927 in Morgan County to Verlie Dalin.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Virgie Mag Smith (age 79), daughter of the late Ben and Virlie Dulin Smith, was a resident of Coffee Creek Road in West Liberty, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born September 16, 1927 in Morgan County, died March 10, 2007 in Morgan County Appalachian Regional Healthcare Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Thurman Wright Cemetery on Frank Smith Road in West Liberty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Smith. She was survived by 3 sons, Ben (Kathy) Smith (of West Liberty), Joe (Kristi) Smith (Martin, Kentucky), and David (Kim) Smith (West Liberty); 3 daughters, Carolyn (Jim) Wright (West Liberty), Carrie (Mike) Grass (West Liberty), and Patricia (Bennie) May (Pikeville, Kentucky); 1 brother, Joe Coy Smith (Columbus, Ohio); 2 sisters, Ann Mansfield (Gulfport, Mississippi) and Elsie Robbins (Piqua, Ohio); 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Vergie Maggie Smith was born September 16, 1927 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 10, 2007. Her parents are listed as Been Smith and Verlin Dulin [sic].
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vergie M. Smith was born September 16, 1927, and died March 10, 2007. She received her Social Security card in 1958-1959 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    7. VANNIE ELSIE "ELSIE" SMITH, b. 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ROBBINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vannie E. Smith was born in Morgan County to Verlie Dulin.
    8. JOE COY SMITH, b. 1934, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe M. Smith was born in Morgan County to Verley Loodin.
    9. FELSA ANN "ANN" SMITH, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MANSFIELD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phetsie A. Smith was born in Morgan County to Verlie Doolin.







DARSULA "DOLL" SMITH, daughter of JOHN M. SMITH and MARGARET WRIGHT, was born July 18, 1898 in Kentucky, died May 11, 1988 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married MANCE CANTRELL, son of ASA CANTRELL and MIRANDA BOLIN, September 4, 1912 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born June 14, 1892 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died October 28, 1972 in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Doll Smith's sister, Ann, married Mance Cantrell's brother, Nick. Mance Cantrell was also the brother of John Henry Cantrell, Marvella Cantrell, and Ervin Cantrell.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Doll Smith married Mancie Cantrell on September 4, 1912 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

When Mance Cantrell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Ophir, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born in 1895 in Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Darsula Cantrell lived from July 18, 1898 to May 11, 1988, and was buried in Elijah Smith Cemtery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Mance Cantrell lived from June 14, 1892 to October 28, 1972, and was buried in the same cemetery.

Here is a photo of their headstone found on bobbystuff.com.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Darsula Cantrell was born July 18, 1898, and died May 15, 1988. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Darsula Cantrell was born about 1899 in Kentucky, and died May 11, 1988 in Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 89. She was widowed and living in Miami County at the time of her death.

Mance Cantrell's obituary, found on findagrave.com:

"Funeral services for Mance Cantrell, 80, Mima who died Saturday, Oct. 29, were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Smith Creek Church by Rev. John Pelfrey, Rev. Jesse Smith and Rev. Elijah Smith. Burial was in the Stavor Smith Cemetery at White Oak Branch.

"Mr. Cantrell was born June 14, 1892, in Morgan County, a son of the late Ace and Miranda Bolin Cantrell.

"Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Darsula Smith Cantrell, four daughters, Miss Janie Cantrell of Dingus, Mrs. Jannie Wagner of Isonville, Mrs. Magdalene Skeen of Tipp City, O., and Mrs. Maudie Ferguson of Fairborn, O.; three sons, Johnny Cantrell of Dingus, Newell Cantrell of Relief, and Henry Cantrell of Piqua, O.; a sister, Mrs. Marvena Wright of Flat Gap; three brothers, Lovin Cantrell of Dingus, Nick Cantrell of Mima, and Sant Cantrell of West Liberty; 33 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.

"Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Herald and Stewart Funeral Home in West Liberty."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Manse Cantrell was born June 15, 1893, and died October 15, 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Manse Cantrell died October 28, 1972 in Morgan County at the age of 80. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Aca Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in February of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Marinda (wife, born in June of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 35), Sanford (son, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Salvaney (daughter, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Smith N. (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 15), Margret A. (daughter, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Rece [Rissie] (daughter, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Marvilla (daughter, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Mancy (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Ervin (son, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Asa Cantrel is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 40 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Marandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children and 10 are still living, age 52), Rissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Manse (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Urvan (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), Mance Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Doll (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Mance Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 32), Saint (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Jim (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Mance Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Doll (wife, born in Kentucky, 1st grade education, age 42), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Jim Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Newel C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jana M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mauda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Magdeline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of DOLL SMITH and MANCE CANTRELL are:

    1. SANFORD CANTRELL, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    2. MARGARET A. JANE "JANIE" CANTRELL, b. May 9, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 25, 2003, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RONNIE HERSHELL CANTRELL.
    3. GERTIE CANTRELL, b. 1920, Kentucky.
    4. JOHN M. CANTRELL, b. August 18, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: John Cantrell was found living with his sister Janie in 1940.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John M. Cantrell was born August 18, 1921 in Morgan County to Dollie Smith.
    5. BEN HENRY CANTRELL, b. February 17, 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1924, buried in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ben H. Cantrell was born February 17, 1924 in Morgan County to Doll Smith.
      A photo of his headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Ben Henry Cantrell lived from February 17, 1924 to April 17, 1924, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    6. JAMES HENRY CANTRELL, b. July 19, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1991, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, buried in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MADGIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Cantrell was born July 19, 1925 in Morgan County to Doll Smith.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Jim H. Cantrell lived from July 19, 1925 to October 7, 1991, and was buried in Ace Cantrell Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jim H. Cantrell was born July 19, 2005, and died October 7, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Jim Henry Cantrell was born July 19, 1925 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 7, 1991. His parents are listed as Doll Smith and Mance Cantrill.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jim Henry Cantrell was born July 19, 1925 in Kentucky, and died October 7, 1991 in Piqua Memorial Medical Center in Piqua, Miami County, at the age of 66. He was married and living in Piqua at the time of his death.
    7. NEWELL C. CANTRELL, b. January 21, 1931, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 2002, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Newall C. Cantrell was born January 21, 1931 in Morgan County to Dollie Smith.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Newell Cantrell was born January 21, 1931, and died November 13, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    8. JANNIE M. CANTRELL, b. 1933, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WAGNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jamie M. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Dallie Smith.
    9. MAUDIE CANTRELL, b. 1936, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FERGUSON.
    10. MAGDALENE CANTRELL, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SKEEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Magdalene Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Doll Smith.







MARGARET A. JANE "JANIE" CANTRELL, daughter of DARSULA "DOLL" SMITH and MANCE CANTRELL, was born May 9, 1918 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 25, 2003 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married RONNIE HERSHELL CANTRELL, son of JOHN WALLACE CANTRELL and MINIRA B. "MINNIE" WRIGHT. He was born February 15, 1919 in Kentucky, died August 10, 1993 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was buried in John Wallace Cantrell Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marget A. Cantrell was born May 9, 1918 in Morgan County to Dollie Smith.

Public records show that Janie Cantrell was born in May of 1918, and was living at 10006 Liberty Heights in West Liberty in 1993, and at 117 Court Street in West Liberty in 1994.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Jane Cantrell was buried in Elijah Smith Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

A photo of her headstone found on bobbystuff.com shows that Janie Cantrell lived from May 9, 1918 to March 25, 2003, and was buried in Staver Smith Cemetery in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Margaret A. Cantrell was born May 9, 1918, and died March 25, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1970 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Margaret Jamil Cantrell was born May 9, 1918 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 25, 2003. Her name was listed as Margret Jamil Cantrell in April of 1971, as Margaret A. Cantrell on April 16, 2003, and her parents are listed as Dorzbul Smith and Mancl Cantrell.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Ronnie Hershell Cantrell lived from February 15, 1919 to August 1?, 1993, and was buried in John Wallace Cantrell Cemetery in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Ronnie H. Cantrell died August 10, 1993 in West Liberty at the age of 74. He was living in Rowan County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Rowan County and was living in Morgan County at the time.

On page 29 of the 1940 census for District 88-17 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Ronnie Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 21 years old. Also listeda are Jannie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Morgan County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 21), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Johnie Cantrell (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 19).

    The children of JANIE CANTRELL and RONNIE CANTRELL are:

    1. DIXIE W. CANTRELL, b. 1937, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WHITAKER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie W. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Marget Contrell.
    2. TRIXIE M. CANTRELL, b. 1938, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND GAMBILL, son of ANNIE CANTRELL and JOHN "RED" GAMBILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Trickil M. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Janil Cantrell.
    3. BELMA S. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MARK RHODES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Belma S. Cantrell was born in Morgan County to Janie Cantrell.
    4. EDDIE A. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LINDA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie A. Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Janie Cantrill.
    5. DOLLIE A. CANTRELL, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SANDRUS DANIEL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dollie A. Cantrill was born in Morgan County to Janie Cantrill.
    6. CAROLYN LEE CANTRELL, b. April 27, 1961, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 2, 2010, Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, buried in Lacy Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOHN ANDY CONLEY, son of JAMES CONLEY and ESSIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Carolyn Lee Cantrell Conley (age 49), daughter of the late Ronnie Hershall and Janie Cantrell, was born April 27, 1961 in West Liberty, died September 2, 2010 in Rockcastle Regional Respiratory Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky, and was buried in Lacy Creek Church of Christ Cemetery in Lacy Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 sister, Dixie Whitaker, and her father-in-law, James Conley. She was survived by her husband, John Andy Conley; 1 daughter, Tamera (Jason) James (of West Liberty, Kentucky); 1 granddaughter, Sophie Danielle James; 5 brothers, Shanklin (Cheryl) Cantrill (Rineyville, Kentucky), Dennie (Bonita) Cantrell (Houston, Ohio), Dan (Sarah Catherine) Cantrell (Pike County, Kentucky), Alec (Bonnie) Cantrell (West Liberty), and Eddie (Linda) Cantrell; 6 sisters, Trixie Gambill (Bryant, Indiana), Thelma (Larry) Boomershine (LaFollette, Tennessee), Sarah (Jerry) Whittman (Dayton, Ohio), Belma (Mark) Rhodes (Hillsboro, Ohio), Dollie (Sandrus) Daniel (West Liberty), and Tammy (L. B. McClurg) Wright (West Liberty); her mother-in-law, Essie Conley (West Liberty); 1 uncle, Wallace Cantrell Jr. (Indiana); 4 aunts, Jannie Wagoner (West Liberty), Thelma Irene Dulin (Ohio), Lois Jones (West Liberty), and Maggie Skeens (Ohio).
    7. SHANKLIN CANTRILL, m. CHERYL (unknown last name).
    8. DENNIE E. CANTRELL, m. BONITA (unknown last name).
    9. DAN CANTRELL, m. SARAH CATHERINE (unknown last name).
    10. ALEC CANTRELL, m. BONNIE (unknown last name).
    11. THELMA CANTRELL, m. LARRY BOOMERSHINE.
    12. SARAH CANTRELL, m. WHITTMAN.
    13. TAMMY CANTRELL, met L. B. MCCLURG







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