MARTHA E. CASTLE, daughter of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born September 29, 1893 in Kentucky, died November 10, 1973 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES KING, son of WILLIAM KING and MARY ANN "POLLY" OSBORNE, August 10, 1910 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born March 25, 1883 in Kentucky, died December 30, 1968 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: James King was the brother of Powell King, and of Rachel Emma King, who married Noah Franklin Williams, son of Jesse Daniel Williams and Rebecca Jane Cox.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William King (age 25) married Polly Ann Osbourne (age 16) on August 28, 1873 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Martha Castle married James King on August 10, 1910 in Morgan County at the home of Chilt Castle.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Martha E. King lived from September 29, 1893 to November 10, 1973, and was buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that James King lived from March 25, 1883 to December 29, 1969, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Martha Castle King (age 80), daughter of Chilt and Leander Bell Curtis Castle, was a resident of Van Lear. She was born September 29, 1893, died November 10, 1973 in a local hospital, and was buried in Clubhouse Hill Cemetery in Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim King, on December 30, 1968. She was survived by 3 sons, William Edward King (of Wabash, Indiana), Estill Jay King (Van Lear), and Wallace Woodrow King (Paintsville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Eva Lee Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Malta Delong (Plain City, Ohio), and Mrs. Louise Kretser (Van Lear); 5 brothers, Wayne Castle (Ashland), John Castle (Red Bush), Jay Ola Castle (Staffordsville), Ray Castle (Jacksonville, Florida), and Lundy Castle (Conowingo, Maryland); 2 sisters, Mrs. Clyde M. Castle (Red Bush) and Mrs. Mary Marby [Mary Mabry] (Ault); 33 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Martha King was born September 29, 1893, and died in November of 1973. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martha King died November 10, 1973 in Johnson County at the age of 80. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James King was born March 25, 1883, and died in December of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jim King died December 30, 1968 in Johnson County at the age of 85. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William King is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in October of 1849 in Virginia, father born in Ireland, mother born in Virginia, married for 26 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Polly A. (wife, born in November of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 41), Powel (son, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Charley (son, single, farm laborer, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), James (son, born in February of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Henry (son, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), and Bascom (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), William King is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's not working, born in Kentucky, father born in England [Earland? - hard to read], mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 48), James (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 2), Buren (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 14), and Charley G. (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, age 32).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), James King is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Edmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Evalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Estil Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Wallace W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Forest Castle [Farris] (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Jim King is listed as the head of the household for house #621, he's a school janitor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 36), Edmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eva Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Estil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Roy Stapleton (son-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 22), Ethel Stapleton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), and William Stapleton (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Jim King is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a janitor, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 47), Woodrow (son, single, tipple man in the mines, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ethel (daughter, divorced, cook, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 27), Eugene Stapleton [William Eugene Stapleton] (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 10), Estill J. King (son, married, retail grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), Ruth King (daughter-in-law, married, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 21), Jeanette King (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), James Floyd King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), Elbert King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Doris Castle (niece, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 14). Doris Castle was Martha's brother Farris's daughter.

The children of MARTHA CASTLE and JIM KING are:
1. WILLIAM EDMOND KING, b. July 2, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 17, 1974, Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, m. GOLDIE BUTCHER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. King was born July 2, 1911 in Johnson County to Martha Castle.
   According to his death certificate, William Edmon King [sic] died February 6, 1974 in Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, from cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 2, 1911, his marital status as married, his wife as Goldie Butcher, his usual place of residence as Wabash, his parents as James King and Martha Castle, the informant as Goldie King, and the burial place as Falls Cemetery in Wabash.
   According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, William Edmond King (age 62), son of the late James and Martha King, was born July 2, 1911, died February 17, 1974 in Wabash County Hospital, and was buried in Falls Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Goldie; 5 sons, Edmond Jr., Oval, Elbert, John, and Chester (all of Wabash); 4 daughters, Mrs. Louis Mazie Jamerson (Orlando, Florida), Mrs. Lawrence Kaine (Wabash), Mrs. John Brown (Wabash), and Mrs. Afford Connelly (Painesville, Kentucky [sic]); 2 brothers, Wallace (Painesville) and Estel (Washington, D.C.), 3 sisters, Mrs. Louise Kratzer (Van Lear, Kentucky), Mrs. Malta DeLong (Columbus, Ohio), and Mrs. Evalee Trible [sic] (Columbus); and 30 grandchildren.
2. DIXIE ETHEL "ETHEL" KING, b. March 2, 1913, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ROY STAPLETON.
3. EVALEE LEE KING, b. April 25, 1915, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1998, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FRED TRIMBLE, son of NAOMI "OMA" TACKETT and ALBERT TRIMBLE, February 1, 1940, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eualee L. King [sic] was born April 25, 1915 in Johnson County to Martha Castle.
   According to her obituary, Eva Lee King Trimble (age 82), daughter of the late Jim and Martha Castle King, was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 25, 1915 in Hager Hill, died April 17, 1998, and was buried in John Castle Cemetery in Red Bush. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Trimble. She was survived by 2 sons, Phillip Trimble (of Texas) and Phillip R. Trimble (Fremont, Ohio); 4 daughters, Martha Smith (Columbus), Eunice Coldren (Columbus), Dixie Hawkins (Orient, Ohio); and Crystal Yates (Fremont, Ohio); 1 brother, Estill Jay King (Upper Marlboro, Maryland); 1 sister, Louise Kretzer (Van Lear); 18 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. ESTILL JAY "JAKE" KING, b. August 24, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 4, 2000, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland, buried in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, m. RUTH A. SPRINKLE.
   Notes: Ruth Sprinkle was the sister of Thelma Arville Sprinkle, who married Lundy Castle, Estill's cousin.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estill J. King was born August 24, 1916 in Johnson County to Martha Castle.
   According to his obituary, Estill Jay "Jake" King (age 83), son of the late James and Martha Castle King, was born August 24, 1916, died July 4, 2000 in Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, Maryland, and was buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Maryland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sprinkle King; 1 son, Wallace King; 1 daughter, Jeanette King Lemke; 2 brothers, Edmon and Woodroe; and 3 sisters, Ethel, Eva, and Malta. He was survived by 1 son, James Floyd King (of Owings, Maryland); 1 daughter, Dorothy June Altman (Temple Hills, Maryland); 1 sister, Louise Kretzer (Van Lear); 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. WALLACE WOODROW KING, b. March 18, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1990, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY FRANCES FAIRCHILD.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walace W. King was born March 18, 1919 in Johnson County to Martha Castle.
   According to his obituary, Wallace Woodrow King (age 70), son of James and Martha Castle King, was a retired merchant. He was born March 18, 1919 in Johnson County, died March 15, 1990 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mary Frances Fairchild King; 2 sons, Wallace King Jr. (of Charlotte, South Carolina) and Frederick King (Columbus, Ohio); 2 step-daughters, Sandra Lindsey (Louisville) and Karen Fessler (Grove City, Ohio); 1 brother, Estill James King (Washington, D.C.); 2 sisters, Louise Kretzer (Van Lear) and Eva Lee Trimble (Columbus); 9 step-grandchildren; and 7 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
6. MALTA B. KING, b. November 22, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DELONG.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maltie B. King was born November 22, 1923 in Johnson County to Martha Castle.
7. ANNA LOUISE "LOUISE" KING, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KRETZER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. King was born in Johnson County to Martha Castle.

DIXIE ETHEL "ETHEL" KING, daughter of MARTHA E. CASTLE and JAMES KING, was born March 2, 1913 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married ROY STAPLETON, son of PROCTOR STAPLETON and MYRTLE MCCLURE, about 1929. He was born July 13, 1908 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 24, 1991 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio.

Notes: Proctor Stapleton was the brother of Charles Tilman Stapleton.

According to his obituary, Proctor Stapleton (age 87), son of the late William and Lydia Craft Stapleton, died November 12, 1972 at home in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, following an extended illness, and was buried in McClure Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was surived by his wife, Louise Staniford Stapleton; his first wife, Myrtle Lou Stapleton; 3 sons, Roy Stapleton (of Volga), Ray Stapleton (Logville), and Ranna Stapleton (New Carlisle, Ohio); 1 daughter, Bonnie Dalton (Fairborn, Ohio); and 1 sister, Lilly Wilcox. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Raney Stapleton was born October 1, 1920 in West Liberty, Kentucky, and died January 6, 1992. His parents are listed as Proctor Stapleton and Myrtle McClure.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie E. King was born March 2, 1913 in Lawrence County to Martha Castle.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of his headstones (photo 2) shows that Roy Clay Stapleton lived from July 13, 1908 to October 24, 1991, and was buried in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio. It also shows that he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roy C. Stapleton was born July 13, 1908, and died in October of 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in New Jersey.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Roy C. Stapleton was born July 13, 1908 in Thealka, Kentucky, and died in October of 1991. His parents are listed as Proctor Stapleton and Myrtle McClure.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roy Clay Stapleton was born July 13, 1908 in Kentucky, and died October 24, 1991 in a long-term care facility in Washington Court House, Fayette County, at the age of 83. His father's surname is listed as Stapleton, and he was divorced and living in Washington Court House at the time of his death.

According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Roy Stapleton lived from July 13, 1908 to October 24, 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from May 29, 1942 to October 8, 1943.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 69 (Seven Hickory) in Coles County, Illinois (dated April 25, 1910), Proctor Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Proctor Stapleton is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Jim King is listed as the head of the household for house #621, he's a school janitor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 36), Edmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eva Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Estil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Roy Stapleton (son-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 22), Ethel Stapleton (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), and William Stapleton (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Jim King is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a janitor, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 47), Woodrow (son, single, tipple man in the mines, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ethel King (daughter, divorced, cook, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 27), Eugene Stapleton (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 10), Estill J. King (son, married, retail grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), Ruth King (daughter-in-law, married, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 21), Jeanette King (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), James Floyd King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), Elbert King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Doris Castle (niece, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 14).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 77-6B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Proctor Stabelton is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Myrtle S. (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 52), Raney (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Bonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Clova G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Roy (son, separated, helper on the farm, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32).

The child of ETHEL KING and ROY STAPLETON is:
1. WILLIAM EUGENE STAPLETON, b. February 21, 1930, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 2001, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Stapleton was born February 21, 1930 in Johnson County to Dixie King.
   According to his death certificate, William E. Stapleton died August 27, 2001 in Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, from cardiorespiratory failure due to pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Van Lear, Kentucky, his birth date as February 21, 1930, his marital status as divorced, his usual place of residence as Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, his occupation as factory worker, he served in the military veteran in 1954, his parents as Roy Stapleton and Dixie E. King Stapleton, the informant as his son, Walter Stapleton, and the burial place as Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

FARRIS CASTLE, son of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born November 23, 1899 in Kentucky, died April 21, 1949 in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, and is buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) JENNIE WILLIAMS, daughter of NOAH FRANKLIN "FRANKLIN" WILLIAMS, and RACHEL EMMA KING. She was born October 21, 1905 in Kentucky, died February 13, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) CLARA BELLE WEBB, daughter of ALEXANDER WEBB and AMANDA BUTCHER. She was born September 13, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 31, 1994 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, and is buried in Ashley Butcher Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jennie Williams was the sister of Mary Nettie Williams and Zelphia Williams.

Clara Webb was sister of Theodore Melvin "Ted" Webb, and the aunt of the great country singer, Loretta Lynn.

Noah Franklin Williams, was the son of Jesse Daniel Williams and Rebecca Jane Cox.

Faris Castle is found living with his sister Martha in 1920.

According to his death certificate, Faris Castle died April 21, 1949 in Big Four Freight Yards in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana, and the cause of death is listed as "Brain Contusion & Scalp Laceration, Severe, Rt. Parietal Region Blow to Head, apparently having been struck by train. Left Foot, completely severed." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 23, 1897, his marital status as married, his usual place of residence as Van Lear, Kentucky, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Chilt Edward Castle and Leander Bell Curtis, he was a veteran of World War I, the informant as Jones Funeral Home of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear Cemetery in Van Lear.

According to his obituary, Faris Castle (age 53), son of Chilt Edward and Leander Belle Castle, was a coal miner, a lifelong resident of Van Lear, and a veteran of World War I. He died April 21, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana, after reportedly struck by a train, and was buried in Clubhouse Cemetery Hill Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Williams Castle, in 1927 and 1 son, Carl Franklin Castle, in World War II. He was survived by his wife, Clara Webb Castle, 2 daughters, Mrs. Doris Fyffe (of Keaton) and Marie Castle (Van Lear); 6 brothers, Jay Castle (Staffordsville), John Castle (Red Bush), Wayne Castle (Catlettsburg), Lundy Castle (Washington, D.C.), Ray Castle (Springfield, Ohio), and James Castle (Delbarton, West Virginia); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Martha King (Van Lear), Mrs. Mary Conley (Catlettsburg), and Mrs. Goldie Jenkins (Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of his headstones (photo 2) shows that Farris Castle lived from November 23, 1899 to April 21, 1949, and was buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. It also shows that he was a private first class in the 9th Infantry 2nd Division in World War I.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Paris Castle was born November 23, 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 21, 1949.

On May 24, 1949, Clara Castle filled out an application for a veteran headstone for Farris Castle. On that application it shows that Farris served from August 3, 1917 to August 14, 1919, and was honorably discharged. He served as a PFC in Company MG 9th Inf. It also shows that he was born November 23, 1899 [originally 1897, but that was crossed out and 1899 was written in], and was buried in Club House Cemetery in Van Lear, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Jennie Williams Castle died February 13, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pericarditis and nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 21, 1905, her marital status as married, her parents as Frank Williams (b. Kentucky) and Rachel King (b. Kentucky), the informant as Rachel McCloud of Hager Hill, and the burial place as Hager Hill.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jennie Castle died February 13, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 24.

Her obituaries, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:

And:

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of her headstone shows that Clara B. Miller lived from September 13, 1909 to March 31, 1994, and was buried in Ashley Butcher Cemeterey in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. Her daughter, Marie, was buried there as well.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clara B. Miller was born September 13, 1909, and died March 31, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1963-1964 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Bucyrus, Crawford County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Clara Bell Webb Miller was born September 13, 1909 in Van Lear, Kentucky, and died March 31, 1994. Her name was listed as Clara Bell Miller in March of 1964, and her parents are listed as Alex Webb and Mandie Butcher.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Clara Belle Webb Miller was born September 13, 1909 in Kentucky, and died March 31, 1994 in Community Medical Center in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 84. Her father's surname is listed as Webb, her mother's maiden name as Butcher, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 34 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Frank Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 29), Mary N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Jannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Alic Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Arby (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months), and Andrew Music (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), James King is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Edmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Evalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Estil Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Wallace W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Forest Castle [Farris] (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Rachael Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #220, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 35 years old. Also listed are Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Zelpha (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Noah Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 49 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Alex Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Arbie (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Simon (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), John (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 0 months).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-6 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Alex Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 45), Orby (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Melvin (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Clara (daughter, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Simon (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), John (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Carmon (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Ferris Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a machine man in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Clara (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 30), and Marie Jo (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Jim King is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a janitor, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 47), Woodrow (son, single, tipple man in the mines, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ethel (daughter, divorced, cook, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 27), Eugene Stapleton [William Eugene Stapleton] (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 10), Estill J. King (son, married, retail grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), Ruth King (daughter-in-law, married, born in West Virginia, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 21), Jeanette King (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), James Floyd King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), Elbert King (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Doris Castle (niece, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 14). Doris Castle was Farris' daughter.

The children of FARRIS CASTLE and JENNIE WILLIAMS are:
1. CARL FARRIS CASTLE, b. August 11, 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 14, 1944, France, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMILY BEGLEY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Farris Castle was born August 11, 1922 in Floyd County to Jannie Williams.
   His obituaries, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website:
   "Carl F. Castle Killed In France T-Sgt. Carl F. Castle, 23 years old, nephew and foster son of Mr. and Mrs. James King, Van Lear, and husband of Mrs. Emma J. Castle, Martin, was killed in action in France December 14, according to a telegram sent to his wife by the War Department this week. Son of Preston Castle and the late Mrs. Castle, Van Lear, Sergeant Castle was raised from a small child by his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Jim King. Sergeant Castle entered service five years ago. He served in Iceland for a year, was returned to the United States, then later sent overseas last October. He attended the Van Lear Schools."
   And: "Funeral services were held Sunday for T-3 Carl F. Castle, a casualty of World War II, at the home of his aunt, Mrs. James King and Mr. King, at Van Lear. T-3 Castle was 23 at the time of his death, which occurred in battle in France on December 14, 1944. He was born May 30, 1921, the son of Farris and Jennie Williams Castle. His mother preceded him in death several years ago. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emily Begley Castle, one sister, Mrs. Homer Fyffe, and one half-sister, Miss Marie Castle of Wabash, Ind. Revs. Elzie Banks, Leonard Walters, Cully Sparks, and Lonza Reed conducted the funeral. Burial was made in the family cemetery under the direction of the Preston Funeral Home."
2. DORIS CASTLE, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HOMER FYFFE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris Castle was born in Johnson County to Jannie Williams.
3. CARYLIN CASTLE, b. April 26, 1928, Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 26, 1928, Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carylin Castle was born April 26, 1928 in Floyd County to Jennie Williams.
   According to her death certificate, Carylin Castle died April 26, 1928 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wayland, her birth date as April 26, 1928, her parents as Farris Castle (b. Johnson County) and Jennie Williams (b. Johnson County), the informant as Farris Castle of Wayland, and the burial place as Estill Graveyard.

The child of FARRIS CASTLE and CLARA WEBB is:
4. MARIE JO CASTLE, b. November 5, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 31, 1993, Obetz, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CHARLES DELONG, m. (2) JERRY WEBB.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marie Castle was born in Johnson County to Clara Webb.
   According to her obituary, Marie Castle Delong Webb (age 59), daughter of the late Farris Castle and Clara Webb Miller, was born November 5, 1933 in Johnson County, died August 31, 1993 at home in Obetz, Ohio, and was buried in Ashley Butcher Family Cemetery in Van Lear. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Delong. She was survived by her husband, Jerry Webb; 1 son, Jerry Delong (of Tiro, Ohio); 1 daughter, Linda Dilgard (Crestline, Ohio); 1 aunt, Nora Butcher (Van Lear); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

MARY ALICE CRIDER, daughter of PERRY CRIDER and ARMINTA "MINTIE" MUSIC, married WILLIE JOE DOTSON.

The child of MARY CRIDER and WILLIE DOTSON is:
1. BILL J. DOTSON.

(This information comes from Bill J. Dotson)

JAY OLA CASTLE, son of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born September 9, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 14, 1992 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Castle Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married KATHERINE STAMBAUGH, daughter of SAMUEL STAMBAUGH, and NANCY ELMINA OSBORNE. She was born July 26, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1984 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Castle Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his obituary, Jay Ola Castle (age 91), son of Chilt and Leander Curtis Castle, was a retired miner. He was born September 9, 1900 in Johnson County, died January 14, 1992 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Castle Family Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Stambaugh Castle, in 1984. He was survived by 5 daughters, Madge Robert (of Staffordsville), Shirley Wiley (Staffordsville), Marie Lowe (Staffordsville), Mary Arms (Oil Springs), and Betty Borders (Urbana, Ohio); and 2 brothers, Wayne Castle (Catlettsburg) and Lundy Castle (Maryland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jay Castle was born September 9, 1900, and died January 14, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jay O. Castle died January 14, 1992 in Johnson County at the age of 91. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Katherine Stambaugh Castle (age 97), daughter of Sam and Rosie Stambaugh, was born July 26, 1886 in Johnson County, died January 25, 1984 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Castle Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Jayola Castle; 4 daughters, Mary Arms (of Oil Springs), Marie Lowe (Freeport, Ohio), Betty Borders (Urbana, Ohio), and Madge Roberts (Staffordsville); 3 brothers, Prater Stambaugh (Sitka), John Stambaugh (Sitka), and Ephram Stambaugh (Oil Springs); and 5 sisters, Myrtle Salyers (Florida), Liz Castle (Wharton, West Virginia), Imogene Brown (Sitka), Mary O'Bryan (Columbus, Ohio), and Clista Church (Ironton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Lawrence County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Katherine Castle was born October 18, 1895, and died in January of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Katherine Castle died January 25, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 97. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Jay Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #392, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 36), Newton (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Jay O. Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 45), Newt (son, single, new worker, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 26), James Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Madge Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Betty June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Robert Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Billie Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jaunice Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

The children of JAY CASTLE and KATHERINE STAMBAUGH are:
1. NEWTON CASTLE, b. April 18, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 1976, Holden, Logan County, West Virginia.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Newt Castle was born April 18, 1914 in Johnson County to Katherine Stambaugh.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Newte Castle was born April 18, 1914, and died in May of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Holden, Logan County, West Virginia.
2. ELIZABETH CASTLE, b. May 5, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 29, 1978, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM FANNIN.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Elizabeth Castle Fannin (age 61), daughter of Jay and Kathryn Stambaugh Castle, was born May 5, 1917 in Johnson County, died August 29, 1978 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Castle Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was survived by her husband, Bill Fannin; and 4 sisters, Madge Lowe (of Staffordsville), Betty Borders (Urbana, Ohio), Marie Lowe (Freeport, Ohio), and Mary Arms (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. JEWEL CASTLE, b. September 29, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 2, 1924, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Juel Castle was born September 29, 1924 in Johnson County to Kate Stambaugh.
   According to her death certificate, Juel Castle died October 2, 1924 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as September 29, 1924, her parents as Jala Castle (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky) and Kate Stambaugh (b. Johnson County), the informant as Jala Castle of Sitka, and the burial place as Stambaugh Cemetery.
4. VIOLA CASTLE, b. January 22, 1926, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. October 9, 1926, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Viola Castle was born January 22, 1926 in Boyd County to Catherine Stambaugh.
   According to her death certificate, Viola Castle died October 9, 1926 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 22, 1926, her parents as Jay Castle (b. Kentucky) and Katie Stambaugh (b. Kentucky), the informant as Jay Castle of Ashland, and the burial place as Tom Creek Cemetery [hard to read] in Johnson County.
5. JAMES EDWARD CASTLE, b. August 26, 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1969, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE MARIE RATLIFF, daughter of MATTIE WARD and EARL RATLIFF.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Castle was born October 26, 1927 in Boyd County to Catherine Stambough.
   According to his obituary, James Edward Castle (age 42), son of Jay and Katherine Stambaugh Castle, was born August 26, 1926 in Boyd County, died April 16, 1969 at home on Turner Branch in Paintsville, following an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery on Turner Branch. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his wife, Hattie Marie Raliff Castle; 2 sons, Don Edward Castle (of Turner Branch) and Glen Richard Castle (Turner Branch); 1 brother, Newton Castle (Holden, West Virginia); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Fannin (Staffordsville), Mrs. Madge Lowe (Staffordsville), Mrs. Marie Lowe (Staffordsville), Mrs. Betty Borders (Urbana, Ohio), and Mary Alice Arms (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
6. MADGE LEE CASTLE, b. April 24, 1931, Johnson County, Ketucky, d. September 26, 1998, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) LOWE, m. (2) THOMAS ROBERTS.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Madge Lee Castle Roberts (age 67), daughter of Jay Ola and Catherine Stambaugh Castle, and wife of Thomas Roberts, was born April 24, 1931 in Johnson County, died September 26, 1998, and was buried in Castle Cemetery in Staffordsville. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
7. BETTY JUNE CASTLE, b. February 1, 1934, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 2005, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) BORDERS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty J. Castle was born February 1, 1934 in Boyd County to Catherine Stambough.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Betty Castle Borders was born February 1, 1934, and died September 18, 2005 in Mercy Medical Center at the age of 71. Her father's surname is listed as Castle, her mother's maiden name as Stambaugh, and she was married and living in Urbana, Champaign County, at the time of her death.
8. ROBERT EUGENE CASTLE, b. 1934, Kentucky.
9. OVA M. CASTLE, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ova M. Castle was born in Johnson County to Catherine Stambaugh.
10. BILLIE JAY CASTLE, b. 1937, Kentucky.
11. JANICE LEE CASTLE, b. 1939, Kentucky.
12. GENE CASTLE, b. February 16, 1939, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1939, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gene Castle was born February 16, 1939 in Johnson County to Katherine Stambaugh.
    According to his death certificate, Gene Castle died February 18, 1939 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Premature Debility." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 16, 1939, his parents as Jola Castle (b. Kentucky) and Kate Stambaugh (b. Kentucky), the informant as Jola Castle of Sitka, and the burial place as Sitka.
13. MARY ALICE CASTLE, b. February 15, 1941, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 20, 2012, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BERNETT ARMS.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alice Castle was born February 15, 1941 in Johnson County to Katherine Stambough.
    According to her obituary, Mary Alice Castle Arms (age 71), daughter of the late Jayola and Catherine Stambaugh Castle, was born February 15, 1941 in Johnson County, died April 20, 2012 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Arms Cemetery in Oil Springs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Newte Castle and James "Jimmy" Castle; 4 sisters, Lizzie Fannin, Betty Borders, Madge Roberts, and Marie Lowe; and 1 grandchild. She was survived by her husband, Bernett Arms; 1 son, Johnny Sizemore (of Oil Springs); 3 daughters, Edna Blanton (Oil Springs), Berniece Fitzpatrick (Leander), and Tammie Click (Swamp Branch); 1 sister, Shirley Wiley (Van Lear); 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
14. MARIE CASTLE, m. (unknown first name) LOWE.
15. SHIRLEY A. CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WILEY.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shirley A. Castle was born in Johnson County to Catherine Stambaugh.

GOLDIE M. CASTLE, daughter of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born May 3, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1981 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) GEORGE DEWEY MCCARTY, son of BENJAMIN PARIS "PARIS" MCCARTY and ALVIRA MCKENZIE. He was born November 13, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 15, 1947 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) ERNEST OLIVER "BUDDY" JENKINS, son of HADEN JENKINS and MARY JENKINS, about 1929. He was born March 16, 1896 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 7, 1963 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (3) (unknown first name) MCKENZIE. She married (4) CLYDE M. CASTLE, son of STONEWALL JACKSON CASTLE and SALLY VANHOOSE, November 10, 1966 in Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia. He was born about 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to their marriage certificate, Goldie Castle McKenzie Castle (widowed, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, resident of Van Lear, Kentucky, 2nd marriage, age 63), daughter of Chilt Castle and Leeander Curtis, married Clyde M. Castle (widowed, retired, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, resident of Thealka, Kentucky, age 65), son of Jackson Castle and Sallie Vanhoose, on November 10, 1966 in Clintwood, Dickenson County, Virginia.

When "Oliver None Jenkins'" [no middle name] World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942, he stated that he was working for Shockley Creek Coal Company in Eccles, West Virginia, that the person who would always know his address was Goldie Jenkins of Eccles, and that he was born March 16, 1896 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 190 pounds, and he had blue eyes, blonde hair, and a light complexion.

According to her obituary, Goldie Castle Castle (age 77), daughter of Chilt and LeeAnder Curtis Castle, was a resident of Thealka, Kentucky. She was born May 3, 1903 in Johnson County, died February 18, 1981 in Prestonsburg, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thealka. She was survived by her husband, Clyde Castle; 1 daughter, Hermalee Perry (of Whitaker, West Virginia); 1 step-son, Clyde Castle (Thealka), 4 brothers, John Castle, Wayne Castle, Lundy Castle, and Jay Castle; and 1 sister, Mary. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Goldie Castle died February 18, 1981 in Floyd County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, George McCarty died February 15, 1947 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a fractured skull caused by a car wreck in the mines. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his age as 49, his marital status as married, his wife as Edith (age 40), his parents as Paris McCarty (b. Johnson County) and "don't know," the informant as Edith McCarty of Wheelwright, and the burial place as Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that George Dewey McCarty, son of James Paris and Alvira McKenzie McCarty, lived from November 13, 1899 to February 15, 1947, and was buried in McCarty Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George Mccarty died February 15, 1947 in Floyd County at the age of 49. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to his death certificate, Ernest Oliver Jenkins died September 7, 1963 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, in route to a hospital, from coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 16, 1896, his marital status as married, his usual place of residence as Van Lear, his occupation as retired electrician, his parents as Haden Jenkins and Mary Jenkins, the informant as Goldie Jenkins, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Van Lear.

According to his obituary, Ernest Oliver "Buddy" Jenkins (age 67), son of Haden and Mary Jenkins, was a retired electrician, and a resident of Van Lear. He was born March 16, 1896 in Johnson County, died September 7, 1963 en route to a hospital, and was buried in Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Golda Castle Jenkins, whom he married in 1939 [mistake]; 3 sons, Walter Jenkins (Fort Gay, West Virginia), Floyd Jenkins (San Antonio, Texas), and Raymond Jenkins (Akron, Ohio); 1 step-son, Hershel McCarty (Wheelwright); 1 step-daughter, Hermalee Perry (Burnwell, West Virginia); 2 brothers, H. H. Blanton (Raven, Virginia) and H. C. Blevins (Ratfield, Kentucky); amd 2 sisters, Pearl Deskins (Cleveland, Ohio) and Faye Jackson (Marion, Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Ernest Oliver Jenkins lived from March 16, 1896 to September 8, 1963, and was buried in Clubhouse Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Oliver Jenkins was born March 16, 1896, and died in September of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ernest O. Jenkins died September 7, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 67. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to his obituary, Clyde Castle Sr. (age 92), son of the late Stonewall Jackson and Sally VanHoose Castle, was a retired miner. He was born November 9, 1901 in Johnson County, died April 13, 1994 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Evergreen Family Cemetery in Thealka. He was survived by his wife, Arminta McCarty Castle; 1 son, Clyde Castle Jr. (of Thealka); 1 daughter, Phyliss Chandler (Amherst, Ohio); 1 brother, General Castle (Thealka); 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), George D. McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 10-3 (Falls) in Fayette County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1930), Oliver Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for family #323 in house #308, he's an electrician in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 36 years old. Also listed is Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26). They are living under the same roof as Goldie's brother, John.

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Paris McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Alvera (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 46), Lou Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Brauch (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Paris Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hershell McCarty (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Hermalee McCarty (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 46 of the 1940 census for District 20-24 (Cabin Creek) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 23, 1940), Oliver L. Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for house #405, he's an electrician in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 37), and Raymond (son, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 13).

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 36-27A in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), George McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Edith (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 30), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Gare [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Herschell (son, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, age 19).

The children of GOLDIE CASTLE and GEORGE MCCARTY are:
1. HERSHEL MCCARTY, b. April 12, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harshel McCarty was born April 12, 1921 in Johnson County to Goldie Castle.
2. HERMALEE MCCARTY, b. May 9, 1923, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 2005, Gallagher, Kanawha County, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) PERRY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hermalee McCarty was born May 9, 1923 in Johnson County to Golda Castle.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hermalee Perry was born May 9, 1923, and died November 13, 2005. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Gallagher, Kanawha County, West Virginia.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Hermalee McCarty Perry was born May 9, 1923 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 13, 2005. Her name was listed as Hurmlee McCarty in February of 1942, as Hurmlee McCarlty Perry in May of 1945, as Hermalee Perry on September 29, 1977, and her parents are listed as Goldie M. Castle and George McCarty.

BENJAMIN PARIS "PARIS" MCCARTY, son of DAVID JESSE MCCARTY and SARAH ANN BLANTON, was born October 12, 1875 in Winn, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 12, 1941 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALVIRA MCKENZIE, daughter of WILLIAM HENRY MCKENZIE and LOUISA J. HILL. She was born in June of 1893 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 28, 1940 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McCarty Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 163 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

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

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Benjamin P. McCarty was born October 12, 1875 in Johnson County to David J. McCarty (b. Harlan County) and Sarah A. Blanton (b. Johnson County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Paris McCarty (age 22) married Alvira McKenzie (age 16) on January 16, 1899 in Johnson County.

When Paris McCarty's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Elvira McCarty of Wheelersburg, and that he was born October 13, 1875. He was found to be 6 feet 1 inch tall, of slender build, and he had light blue eyes and slightly gray hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Pairs [sic] McCarty lived from 1878 to 1941, and was buried in McCarty Family Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Alvira McCarty lived from 1884 to 1940, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Pairs McCarty [sic] died August 12, 1941 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 13, 1874, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Alvira McCarty, his usual place of residence as Wheelwright, his occupation as farmer, his parents as D. J. McCarty (b. Johnson County) and Ann Blanton (b. Johnson County), the informant as Linzie McCarty of Wheelwright, and the burial place as Manila, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pairs Mccarty died August 12, 1941 in Floyd County at the age of 66. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Alvira McKenzie McCarty died November 28, 1940 in Kenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, from rheumatism. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 56, her marital status is blank, her husband as Paies McCarth [sic] (age 66), her place of residence as Kenwood, her parents as Henry McKenzie (b. Johnson County) and Louisa Hill (b. Morgan County), the informant as Lenzie McCarty of Flat Fork, and the burial place as Manila.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alvira Mccarty died November 28, 1940 in Johnson County at the age of 56. She was living in Kenwood at the time of her death.

On page 41 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Paris McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #291, he's a farm laborer, born in October of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Alvira (wife, born in June of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 16), and George D. (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Paris McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Alvira (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 25), George D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and David J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), Benjamin McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alvira (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), David J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Louella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 0 months), Branch [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Paris McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Alvera (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 46), Lou Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Branch (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Paris Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hershell McCarty (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Hermalee McCarty (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7). Hershell and Harmalee McCarty were son George's children.

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24 & 25, 1940), Paris McCarty is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Elvaria (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 55), Paris Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Louella Davis (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she was living in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 26), Nora May Davis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she was living in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 6), Martha E. Davis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she was living in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, age 5), Mary Elizabeth Davis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Herbert Leon Davis (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

The children of PARIS MCCARTY and ALVIRA MCKENZIE are:
1. GEORGE DEWEY MCCARTY, b. November 13, 1899, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1947, Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. .
2. SUSAN MCCARTY, b. 1903, Kentucky.
3. LINZIE MCCARTY, b. 1905, Kentucky.
4. MAY MCCARTY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
5. DAVID J. MCCARTY, b. 1909, Kentucky.
6. WAYNE MCCARTY, b. 1912, Kentucky.
7. LOUELLA MCCARTY, b. April 24, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAVIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lou E. McCarty was born April 24, 1913 in Johnson County to Alvira McCaslgie.
8. JOHN D. MCCARTY, b. January 17, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John McCurty was born January 17, 1916 in Johnson County to Elvira McKenzie.
9. BRANCH MCCARTY, b. November 25, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Branch McCarty was born November 25, 1917 in Magoffin County to Aliva McKinzie.
10. MANFORD MCCARTY, b. November 18, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Manford McCarty was born November 18, 1919 in Johnson County to Elvira McKerzie.
11. CECIL HERBERT "HERBERT" MCCARTY, b. November 21, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil H. McCarty was born November 21, 1921 in Johnson County to Alvira McKinzie.
12. MARTHA JANE MCCARTY, b. January 24, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha J. McCarty was born January 24, 1924 in Johnson County to Alvera McKenzie.
    According to her death certificate, Martha Jane McCarty died September 1, 1924 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Summer complaint and stomach trouble." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Low Gap, her birth date as January 24, 1924, her parents as Paris McCarty (b. Cavvin Branch [hard to read]) and Alvira McKenzie (b. Johnson County), the informant as Mrs. Walter W. Dale of Minefork, Kentucky, and the burial place as D. J. McCarty Cemetery.
13. MARY E. MCCARTY, b. January 24, 1924, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: Martha and Mary McCarty were twins.
    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary E. McCarty was born January 24, 1924 in Johnson County to Olverna McKenzie.
14. DELBERT MCCARTY, b. April 26, 1925, Winn, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 18, 1925, Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to his death certificate, Delbert McCarty died August 18, 1925 in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Winn, his birth date as April 26, 1925, his parents as Paris McCarty (b. Winn, Kentucky) and Alvira McKenzie (b. Red Bush), the informant as Paris McCarty of Winn, and the burial place as McCarty Cemetery.
15. PARIS MCCARTY JR., b. July 23, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paris McCarty Jr. was born July 23, 1927 in Johnson County to Alvira McKenzie.

JOHN THURMAN CASTLE, son of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born November 1, 1905 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died December 12, 1989 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALKIA LEE TRIMBLE, daughter of NOAMI "OMA" TACKETT, and ALBERT TRIMBLE, about 1926. She was born December 8, 1908 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 22, 1997 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Castle Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Ohio.

Notes: According to his obituary, John Castle (age 84), son of Child and Belle Curtis Castle, was retired from Island Creek Coal Company. He was born November 1, 1905 in Morgan County, died December 12, 1989 in Pikeville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by his wife, Alka Trimble Castle; 4 sons, Ernest Ray Castle (of Loveland, Texas), Willis Castle (Red Bush), William Albert (Hendersonville, Tennessee), and Charles Mickey Castle (Bonnersferry, Idaho); 2 daughters, Rebecca Fyffe (Fairborn, Ohio) and Judy Ferguson (Red Bush); 3 brothers, Jayole Castle (Staffordsville) Wayne Castle (Catlettsburg), and Lundy Castle (Brandywine, Maryland); 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Castle was born November 1, 1905, and died December 12, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John T. Castle died Deceember 12, 1989 in Pike County at the age of 84. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Alkia Trimble Castle (age 88), daughter of the late Albert and Naomi Tackett Trimble, was born December 8, 1908, died March 22, 1997 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Castle Family Cemetery in Red Bush. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Thurman Castle; and 2 sons, Thomas Castle and Robert Earl Castle. She was survived by 4 sons, Ernest Castle (of Levelland, Texas), Willis Castle (Red Bush), William Castle (Hendersonville, Tennessee), and Charles Mickey Phipps (North Carolina); 2 daughters, Rebecca Fyffe (Fairborn, Ohio) and Judy Ferguson (Red Bush); 1 brother, James Trimble (Findlay, Ohio); 1 sister, Beulah Baldwin (Mechanicsburg, Ohio); 31 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alkia Castle was born December 8, 1908, and died March 22, 1997. She received her Social Security card in 1955-1956 in Missouri, and her last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Alkia Lee Trimble Castle was born December 8, 1908 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, and died March 22, 1997. Her name was listed as Alkia Lee Castle on January 10, 1984, and her parents are listed as Naomi Tackett and Albert Trimble.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alkie Castle died March 22, 1997 in Floyd County at the age of 88. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 10-3 (Falls) in Fayette County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1930), John Castle is listed as the head of the household for family #322 in house #308, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), and Thomas E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months). They are living under the same roof as John's sister, Goldie.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), John Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a motorman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 31), Thomas E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Robert Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ernest Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Willis (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Fred Trimble (brother-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 21), Evalee Trimble (sister-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, she was living in Barnetts Creek in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), and David Trimble (nephew, single, truck driver, born in Kentucky, he was living in Van Lear in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19).

The children of JOHN CASTLE and ALKIA TRIMBLE are:
1. BILLIE JEAN CASTLE, b. July 15, 1927, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 16, 1927, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie J. Castle was born July 15, 1927 in Johnson County to Alka Trimble.
   According to her death certificate, Billie Jean Castle died October 16, 1927 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Infectious diarrhea On artificial diet." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Van Lear, Kentucky, her birth date as July 15, 1927, her parents as John Thurman Castle (b. Johnson County) and Alka Trimble (b. Johnson County), the informant as Mrs. James King of Van Lear, and the burial place as Staffordsville, Kentucky.
2. THOMAS EDWARD CASTLE, b. August 23, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 1984, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland, buried in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, m. SHEILA (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas E. Castle was born August 23, 1928 in Johnson County to Alkie Trimble.
   Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Thomas E. Castle lived from October 28, 1927 to November 13, 1984, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, and that Sheila Castle lived from March 6, 1929 to December 26, 1997, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that Thomas served as a TSGT in the U.S. Air Force in Korea and Vietnam. According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thomas Castle was born October 28, 1927, and died in November of 1984. He received his Social Security card in 1956 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in La Plata, Charles County, Maryland.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Thomas Edward Castle was born October 28, 1927 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in November of 1984. His parents are listed as John T. Castle and Alka Trimble.
   According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, Thomas Castle lived from October 28, 1927 to November 13, 1984. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
3. ROBERT EARL CASTLE, b. 1930, Kentucky.
   Notes: There was a Robert E. Castle who went missing in Korea in 1950. He was born about 1930, and his home is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky.
4. ERNEST RAY CASTLE, b. 1933, Kentucky.
5. WILLIS CASTLE, b. August 12, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 2009, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willis Castle was born August 12, 1937 in Johnson County to Alkie Trimble.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Willis Castle was born August 12, 1937, and died March 2, 2009. He received his Social Security card in 1954 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
6. PHYLLIS CASTLE, b. August 12, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1938, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in .
   Notes: Willis and Phyllis Castle were twins.
   According to her death certificate, Phyllis Castle died April 8, 1938 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from spinal meningitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 12, 1937, her parents as John Castle (b. Kentucky) and Alka Trimble (b. Kentucky), the informant as John Castle of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial palce as Turner Branch.
7. REBECCA RUTH CASTLE, b. November 5, 1941, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 26, 2002, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) FYFFE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebecca R. Castle was born November 5, 1941 in Johnson County to Alka Trimble.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rebecca R. Fyffe was born November 5, 1941, and died February 26, 2002. She received her Social Security card in 1966-1967 in Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Rebecca Ruth Fyffe was born November 5, 1941 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died February 26, 2002. Her name was listed as Rebecca Ruth Fyffe in November of 1966.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rebecca Ruth Castle Fyffe was born in November 5, 1941 in Kentucky, and died February 26, 2002 at home in Fairborn, Greene County, at the age of 60. Her father's surname is listed as Castle, her mother's maiden name as Trimble, and she was married at the time of her death.
8. WILLIAM ALBERT CASTLE, b. March 11, 1943, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 21, 2010, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William A. Castle was born March 11, 1943 in Johnson County to Alka Trimble.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, William A. Castle was born March 11, 1943, and died June 21, 2010. He received his Social Security card in 1961 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee.
   According to Veteran Affairs death record transcripts, William Castle lived from March 11, 1943 to June 21, 2010. He served in the U.S. Army from July 24, 1968 to January 5, 1979.
9. JUDITH C. CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FERGUSON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judith C. Castle was born in Johnson County to Alka Trimble.
10. CHARLES MICKEY CASTLE.

NAOMI "OMA" TACKETT, daughter of REBECCA LEMASTER and JOHN MILTON TACKETT, was born June 6, 1878 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 21, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hidden Valley Cemetery in Hidden Valley, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) ALBERT TRIMBLE, son of WILLIAM MARK TRIMBLE and CYNTHIA ESSA REED, about 1894. He was born February 28, 1873 in Kentucky. She married (2) JOHN CLINTON MEADE. She married (3) JOHN H. PICKLESIMER.

Notes: Albert Trimble was the brother of Martha Jane Trimble and Sarah M. Trimble.

When Albert Trimble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on February 28, 1873 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Oma Trimble of Paintsville, and that he was born February 28, 1873. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Naomi Tackett Picklesimer lived from June 6, 1878 to July 21, 1965, and was buried in Hidden Valley Cemetery in Hidden Valley, Johnson County, Kentucky, that Albert Trimble lived from 1916 to 1927, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Mark Trimble lived from 1896 to 1930, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her obituary, Oma Tackett Trimble Meade Picklesimer (age 87), daughter of John M. and Rebecca Lemaster Tackett and a resident of Red Bush, Kentucky, was born June 6, 1878 in Johnson County, and died July 21, 1965 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Castle. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Albert Trimble, her 2nd husband, John Meade, and her 3rd husband, J. H. Picklesimer. She was survived by 4 sons, John Trimble (of Jeffersonville, Ohio), James Trimble (Finley, Ohio), Fred Trimble (Columbus, Ohio), and Harry Trimble (Mechanicsburg, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Malta Ward (Marion, Ohio), Mrs. John Castle (Red Bush), and Mrs. Val Baldwin (Mechanicsburg, Ohio); 2 sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Spears and Mrs. Della Salyer (Staffordsville); 48 grandchildren; and 52 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, Oma Tackett Picklesimer was born June 6, 1878 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. Her name was listed as Oma Tackett Picklesimer in June of 1965, and her parents are listed as Rebecca Lemaster and John M. Tackett.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Naoma T. Picklesimer died July 21, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 87. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Wm. M. Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Arlando [Orlando] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Julia E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Albert Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farmer, born in February of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Naoma (wife, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Grant (son, born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Frank (son, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20 & 21, 1910), Albert Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Naoma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 29), Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Albert Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Markie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), John C. Mead is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 51), Grant Trimble (step-son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), John Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Fred Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), James A. Trimble (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Bulah Trimble (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry Trimble (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elizabeth Mead (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 83), and Eula Mead (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), J. Milt Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 72 years old. Also listed is Grant Trimble (grandson, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 33).

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

The children of OMA TACKETT and ALBERT TRIMBLE are:
1. GRANT TRIMBLE, b. June 1896, Kentucky.
2. FRANK TRIMBLE, b. November 1898, Kentucky.
3. MALTA TRIMBLE, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. HENRY L. WARD. He was b. 1893, d. 1953.
4. ALKIA LEE TRIMBLE, b. December 8, 1908, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1997, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Ohio, m. JOHN THURMAN CASTLE.
5. JOHN TRIMBLE, b. March 10, 1914, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 8, 1991, Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John Trimble was born March 10, 1914 in Johnson County to Oma Tackett.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Trimble was born March 14, 1914, and died December 8, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, John Trimble was born March 8, 1914 in Staffordsville, Kentucky, and died December 8, 1991. His parents are listed as Oma Tackett and Albert Trimble.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, John Trimble was born March 8, 1914 in Kentucky, and died December 8, 1991 in a long-term care facility in Washington Court House, Fayette County, at the age of 77. He was married and living in Fayette County at the time of his death.
6. MARCUS TRIMBLE, b. January 7, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marcus Trimble was born January 7, 1916 in Johnson County to Naomi Tackett.
   
7. FRED TRIMBLE, b. May 9, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1981, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EVA LEE KING, daughter of MARTHA E. CASTLE and JAMES KING, February 1, 1940, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Fred Castle is found living with his sister, Alkia, in 1940.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Trimble was born May 9, 1918 in Johnson County to Naoma Tackett.
   According to his obituary, Fred Trimble (age 62), son of Albert and Naomi Tackett Trimble, was a retired employee of Teeters Packing Company. He was born May 9, 1918 in Johnson County, died March 25, 1981 at home in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by his wife, Eva Lee King, whom he married February 1, 1940 in Paintsville; 2 sons, Phillip Trimble Sr. (of Columbus) and Phillip Trimble (Columbus); 4 daughters, Martha Lou Smith (Illinois), Eunice Coldren (Columbus), Dixie Lee Hawkins (Galloway, Ohio); and Crystal Schafer (Fremont, Ohio); 3 brothers, John Trimble (Washington Court House, Ohio), James Trimble (Findley, Ohio), and Harry Trimble (Springfield, Ohio); 3 sisters, Beulah Baldwin (Mutual, Ohio), Malta Ward (Springfield), and Alkie Castle (Red Bush); 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. JAMES A. TRIMBLE, b. October 9, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 2010, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio, buried in Houcktown, Hancock County, Ohio, m. PEARL GAY PICKLESIMER, daughter of JAMES PICKLESIMER and BERTHA BLAIR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James A. Trimble was born October 9, 1920 in Johnson County to Oma Tackett.
   According to his obituary found online, James A. Trimble (age 90), son of the late Albert and Naoma Tackett Trimble, was retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a resident of Findlay, Ohio. He was born October 9, 1920 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 21, 2010 in Bridge Home Health and Hospice in Findlay, and was buried in Houcktown Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Gay Picklesimer Trimble, on April 30, 2004; 1 son, Jerry D. Trimble; 3 brothers, Fred Trimble, John Trimble, and Harry Trimble; 3 sisters, Alka Castle, Malta Ward, and Beulah Baldwin; and 1 great-grandchild. He was survived by 2 sons, James D. (Kelly Lynn) Trimble (of Findlay) and Robert A. (Roberta) Trimble (Findlay); 2 daughters, Annetta Stuard (Findlay) and Ruby Overton (Findlay); 1 daughter-in-law, Marsha Trimble (Findlay), 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
9. BEULAH GORDON TRIMBLE, b. July 4, 1922, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1999, Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Mutual, Champaign County, Ohio, m. EUEL BALDWIN. He d. March 1, 1991.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beulah Borden Trimble was born July 4, 1922 in Johnson County to Naoma Tackett.
   According to her obituary, Beulah G. Trimble Baldwin (age 76), daughter of the late Albert and Oma Tackett Trimble, was born July 4, 1922 in Paintsville, died February 18, 1999 at home in Mechanicsburg, and was buried in Fair View Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Euel Baldwin, on March 1, 1991; 5 brothers, Frank Trimble, Harry Trimble, Grant Trimble, Mark Trimble, and Fred Trimble; and 2 sisters, Alka Castle and Malta Ward. She was survived by 5 sons, Harry Frances Baldwin, Henry Franklin Baldwin, Ora Lee Baldwin, David Arthur Baldwin, and Roger Lynn Baldwin; and 1 daughter, Delena Jewel Blanton. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Beulah Gordon Trimble Baldwin, was born July 4, 1922 in Staffordsville, Kentucky, and died February 18, 1999. Her name was listed as Beulah Gordon Baldwin on May 12, 1972, and her parents are listed as Naoma Tackett and Albert Trimble.
10. HARRY TRIMBLE, b. November 25, 1924, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1987, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. GRACIE BURCHETT.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arry Trimble was born November 25, 1924 in Johnson County to Norma Tackett.
    According to his obituary, Harry Trimble (age 62), son of Albert and Naoma Tackett Trimble, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, an employee of O.S. Kelly Company, and a resident of Springfield, Ohio. He was born November 25, 1924 in Paintsville, died January 8, 1987 in Community Hospital, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Springfield. He was survived by his wife, Gracie Burchett Trimble; 5 sons, Daniel Trimble (of Florida), Larry Trimble (Attica, Ohio), Bud Trimble (Springfield), Tony Trimble (Springfield), and Joe Trimble (at home); 5 daughers, Naomi Babb (North Hampton, Ohio), Marlene Piatt (Springfield), Darkus Summers (Springfield), Ida Trimble (at home), and Amy Trimble (at home); 2 brothers, James Trimble (Findley, Ohio) and John Trimble (Washington Court House, Ohio); 3 sisters, Malta Ward (Springfield), Beulah Baldwin (Mutual, Ohio), and Alkie Castle (Red Bush); and 26 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

ALMA CONLEY, daughter of MASON CONLEY, and MARTHA MCCARTY, was born April 14, 1916 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 15, 1957 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married WAYNE W. CASTLE, son of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE. He was born April 9, 1907 in Kentucky, and died February 7, 1994 in Nassau County, Florida.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma Conley was born April 14, 1916 in Johnson County to Martha McCarty. According to her death certificate, Alma Conley Castle died March 15, 1957 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from peritonitis after she had a cholecyestectomy for cholecithiasis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as April 14, 1915, her marital status as married, her usual place of residence as rural Catlettsburg, Boyd County, her parents as Mason Conley and Martha McCarty, and the burial place as Catlettsburg Cemetery in Catlettsburg.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alma C. Castle died March 15, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 41. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wayne W. Castle was born April 9, 1907, and died February 7,1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Wayne W. Castle was born April 9, 1907, and died February 7, 1994 in Nassau County at the age of 86.

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Wayne Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 24), Martha Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Chilt Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Anna May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Thelma Jewell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

The children of ALMA CONLEY and WAYNE CASTLE are:
1. MARTHA LEE CASTLE, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha L. Castle was born in Johnson County to Almie Castle.
2. CHILT EDWARD CASTLE, b. February 19, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 1, 1942, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chilt E. Castle was born February 19, 1935 in Johnson County to Alma Conley.
   According to his death certificate, Chilt Edward Castle died May 1, 1942 in Golden Rule Hospital in Painsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 19, 1935, his place of residence as rural Low Gap, Johnson County, his parents as Wayne W. Castle (b. Kentucky) and Alma Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wayne W. Castle of Manila, Kentucky, and the burial place as Manila.
   His obituary, found on the obituary page of the Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website: Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Castle and removed their son, Chilt Edward, age 7 years. He had been ill for the past three months. He underwent an operation for appendicitis and had never recovered. He was treated by different doctors and was taken to Ironton. All was done for him that could be done. On April 30 he was taken to the Golden Rule Hospital where another operation was performed and on May 1 he died. Surviving are the heart-broken parents, Wayne and Alma Castle, three sisters and one brother, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chilt Castle of Van Lear and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Blanton Branch by Rev. F. F. Riggsby, Rev. Lonza Reed and Rev. Oscar McCarty. Burial was made in the Blanton cemetery.
3. ANNA MAY CASTLE, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Conna M. Castle was born in Johnson County to Alma Conley.
4. THELMA JEWELL CASTLE, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma J. Castle was born in Johnson County to Elma Conley.
5. JOHN W. CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John W. Castle was born in Johnson County to Alma Conley.

LUNDY EARL CASTLE, son of LEANDER BELL CURTIS and CHILTON EDWARD CASTLE, was born October 31, 1910 in Kentucky, died March 23, 2000 in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland. He married THELMA ARVILLE SPRINKLE, daughter of BENJAMIN FLOYD SPRINKLE and LOMA B. HAMON. She was born October 31, 1914 in Virginia, died March 31, 1993 in Conowingo, Cecil County, Maryland, and is buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland.

Notes: Thelma Arville Sprinkle was the sister of Ruth Sprinkle, who married Estill Jay King, son of Martha E. Castle and James King. Estill was Lundy's cousin.

According to West Virginia birth record transcripts, Walter D. Sprindle [sic] was born in 1931 in Boomer, Fayette County, to Benj. Floyd Sprindle and Loma Hamon.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Lundy E. Castle lived from 1910 to 2000, and was buried in Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Prince George's County, Maryland, and that Thelma A. Castle lived from 1914 to 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lundy E. Castle was born October 31, 1910, and died March 23, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lundy Earl Castle was born October 31, 1910 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died March 23, 2000. His parents are listed as Leander Curtis and Chilt E. Curtis.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thelma A. Castle was born October 31, 1914, and died March 31, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1974 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Conowingo, Cecil County, Maryland.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Thelma Arville Sprinkle Castle was born October 31, 1914 in Wilder, Russell County, Virginia, and died March 31, 1993. Her name was listed as Thelma Arville Castle on July 25, 1974, and her parents are listed are Benjamin F. Sprinkle and Loma Hamon.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 10-3 (Falls) in Fayette County, West Virginia (dated April 15, 1930), Benjamin F. Sprinkle is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Texas, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Loma B. (wife, born in Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Virginia, first married at 19, age 35), Thelma (daughter, born in Virginia, age 15), Ruby (daughter, born in Virginia, age 13), Ruth (daughter, born in Virginia, age 10), Dasie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8), and Robert C. (son, born in West Virginia, age 3). They are living next to Lundy's brother, John.

On pages 37 & 38 of the 1940 census for District 1-338A in Washington DC (dated May 3, 1940), Lundie E. Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a butcher, born in Kentucky, he was living in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Thelma A. (wife, born in Virginia, she was living in Van Lear in 1935, 8th grade education, age 23), Jack S. Castle (son, born in Washington D.C., age 7), Loma F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Naoma R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), George E. (son, born in Washington D.C., age 1), Ruby R. Clarke (sister-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), Estie J. King (brother-in-law, married, retail grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, he was living in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 24), Ruth A. King (sister-in-law, married, born in Virginia, she was living in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 21), Jeanette L. King (niece, born in Kentucky, age 1), and James F. King (nephew, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

The children of LUNDY CASTLE and THELMA SPRINKLE are:
1. JACK LEROY CASTLE, b. November 21, 1932, Washington, D.C., d. March 2, 1985, Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, buried in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, m. EILEEN (unknown last name). She was b. April 17, 1937.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Jack Leroy Castle died March 2, 1985 in Fairfax Hospital Access in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, from acute myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Washington D.C., his birth date as November 21, 1932, his marital status as married, his wife as Eileen J. Castle, his place of residence as Herndon, Virginia, his occupation as service technician for Sears Roebuck Company, his parents as Lundy Castle and Thelma Sprinkle, the informant as Eileen J. Castle, and the burial place as Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon.
   Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Jack Leroy Castle lived from November 21, 1932 to March 2, 1985, and was buried in Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, and that Eileen J. Castle was born April 17, 1937. It also shows that Jack Castle served in the U.S. Army.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Jack Leroy Castle was born November 21, 1932 in Washington, D.C., and died in March of 1985. His parents are listed as Lundy E. Castle and Thelma A. Sprinkle.
2. LOMA F. CASTLE, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lorra F. Castle was born in Johnson County to Thelma Sprinkle.
3. NAOMI RUTH CASTLE, b. September 24, 1936, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 2012, Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, buried in Greensboro, Caroline County, Maryland, m. CHARLES P. LOGUE. He d. 1994.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Naroma R. Castle was born September 24, 1936 in Johnson County to Thelma Sprinkle.
   According to her obituary found online, Naomi Ruth Castle Logue (age 75), daughter of the late Lundy E. and Thelma A. Sprinkle Castle, was a resident of Federalsburg, Maryland. She was born September 24, 1936 in Van Lear, Kentucky, died September 1, 2012 in Nanticoke General Hospital, and was buried in Greensboro Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Logue, in 1994. She was survived by 4 sons, Charles M. Logue (of Prince Frederick), John W. Logue (Mechanicsville), Rev. David A. Logue (Raleigh, North Carolina), and Rev. Lundy E. Logue (Wilmington, North Carolina); 4 daughters, Denise Logue (Port St. Lucie, Florida), Jackie Dandridge (Kenansville, North Carolina), Mary Rifenberg (Federalsburg), and Darlyn Settle (Federalsburg); 1 brother, Joseph Castle (Williamsburg, Virginia); 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her faithful friend, Roscoe.
4. GEORGE E. CASTLE, b. 1939, Washington, D.C.
5. JOSEPH CASTLE.

MARTHA E. PENNINGTON CURTIS, daughter of RACHEL CANTRELL and GEORGE W. PENNINGTON CURTIS, was born September 7, 1880 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 18, 1956 in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married POWELL J. KING, son of WILLIAM KING and MARY ANN "POLLY" OSBORNE, December 6, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in September of 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 27, 1950 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Powell King was the brother of James King, and of Rachel Emma King, who married Noah Franklin Williams, son of Jesse Daniel Williams and Rebecca Jane Cox.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Martha Pennington (age 20) married Powell J. King on December 6, 1900 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Martha Curtis King lived from September 7, 1879 to October 18, 1956, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Powell King lived from September 25, 1875 to October 27, 1950, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided. This is a cemetery that was used extensively for re-interment of burials from other cemeteries due to the construction of Paintsville Lake and road construction throughout Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Martha Curtis King (age 77), daughter of George and Rachel Cantrell Curtis, was a 6 year resident of Hilliard, Ohio. She was born September 7, 1879 in Red Bush, Kentucky, died October 18, 1956 in Hilliard, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Elna. She was preceded in death by her husband, Powell King, 6 years prior. She was survived by 4 sons, George A. King (of Columbus, Ohio), Pleas King (Columbus), Lloyd King (Hilliard), and Johnnie King (Hilliard); and 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Curtis (Chillicothe, Ohio) and Mrs. Lonza Lemaster (Hilliard). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Martha G. King died October 18, 1956.

According to his obituary, Powell King (age 75), son of Mr. and Mrs. William King, was a farmer. He was born September 25, 1875 in Johnson County, died October 27, 1950 at home in Barn Rock after being ill with pneumonia for 3 weeks, and was buried in Amos Cemetery in Elna. He was survived by his wife, Martha King; 4 sons and 2 daughters, Addie King and "I____" King (of Columbus, Ohio), Lloyd King and Johnnie King (Hilliard), Mrs. Charlie Curtis (Chillicothe, Ohio), and Mrs. Alonza Lemasters (Barn Rock); and 3 brothers, Jim King (Van Lear), Henry King (Fuget), and Bascom King (Elna). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Powell King died October 27, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 75. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 102 (Upper Elkhorn Creek) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), William King is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Powel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William King is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in October of 1849 in Virginia, father born in Ireland, mother born in Virginia, married for 26 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Polly A. (wife, born in November of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 41), Powel (son, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Charley (son, single, farm laborer, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), James (son, born in February of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Henry (son, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), and Bascom (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Powel J. King is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Mallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Powel King is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Maxey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Addie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rachel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Pleas (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 3 months).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1940), Powell King is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 2nd grade education, age 62), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lloyd (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 20), and Fay (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 22).

The children of MARTHA CURTIS and POWELL KING are:
1. MALLIE LEE KING, b. February 1, 1902, Kentucky, d. December 25, 1994, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. CHARLES CURTIS.
2. MAXIE KING, b. June 22, 1904, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 25, 1995, Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, m. LONZIE LEMASTER.
3. WILLIAM HENRY KING, b. April 25, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1917, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, William Henry King died May 6, 1917 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from chronic interstitial nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as April 25, 1906, his parents as Powell King (b. Johnson County) and Martha King (b. Johnson County), the informant as Charlie King of Elna, Kentucky, and the burial place as Elna.
4. GEORGE ADDIE "ADDIE" KING, b. October 18, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 10, 1992, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, m. AUDREY BERT CURTIS.
5. RACHEL KING, b. April 6, 1913, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1938, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HERSHELL ESTEP.
6. JAMES PLEAS KING, b. April 7, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 2006, Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James P. King was born April 7, 1917 in Morgan County to Martha King.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, James P. King was born April 7, 1917, and died April 24, 2006. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hillsboro, Fleming County, Kentucky.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, James Pleas King was born March 6, 1916 in Red Bush, Kentucky, and died April 24, 2006. His parents are listed as Martha Curtis and Powell King.
7. LLOYD SEBASTIAN KING, b. February 2, 1920, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 2, 1971, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMMA ESTEP.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Sebastian King (age 79), son of the late William and Mary Osborne King, was a retired farmer. He was born in Elna, died July 2, 1971, following 2 years of declining health, and was buried in Patty Flats Cemetery in Elna. He was survived by his wife, Emma Estep King; 1 son, William H. King (of Elna); 3 daughters, Mrs. Loretta Hall (Crayer), Mrs. Mary Ann Blanton (Elna), and Mrs. Eunice Stapleton (Manila); 1 brother, Henry King (Volga); and 9 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Loyd King was born February 2, 1920, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Lloyd Sebaston King [sic] was born February 2, 1920 in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in January of 1977. His parents are listed as Martha Curtis and Powell King.
8. JOHN KING, b. 1923, Kentucky.

MALLIE LEE KING, daughter of MARTHA PENNINGTON CURTIS and POWELL J. KING, was born February 1, 1902 in Kentucky, died December 25, 1994 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio. She married CHARLES CURTIS, son of HIRAM PENNINGTON CURTIS and MARTHA LEMASTER, about 1917. He was born May 1, 1897 in Kentucky, died May 14, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, and is buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Hiram Pennington (age 18) married Martha Lemaster (age 18) on May 8, 1890 in Johnson County.

When Charlie Curtis' 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 Ophir, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Mallie Curtis of Ophir, and that he was born May 12, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had black 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 a photo of their headstone shows that Mallie Curtis lived from February 1, 1902 to December 25, 1994, and was buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, and that Charles Curtis lived from May 1, 1897 to May 14, 1966, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mallie L. Curtis was born February 1, 1902, and died December 25, 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mallie Lee King Curtis was born February 1, 1902 in Kentucky, and died December 25, 1994 in a long-term care facility in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 92. Her father's surname is listed as King, her mother's maiden name as Curtis, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Charles Curtis was born May 1, 1897, and died May 14, 1966.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charles Curtis was born about 1897, and died May 14, 1966 in Chillicothe, Ross County, at the age of 69. He was married and living in Ross County at the time of his death.

On page 58 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Hiram Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #400, he's a farm laborer, born in January of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in February of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 39), Thurman (son, born in 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), and Charlie (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Hiram Pennington is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 33), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lomin (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Charlie Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Mallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). Charlie's parents are in house #100.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 73-19 (Rush Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1930), Charley Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 28), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie (son, born in Ohio, age 4 years 8 months), and Waine (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

On page 54 of the 1940 census for District 71-7 (Concord Township) in Ross County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Charles Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #206, he's a laborer doing road construction, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Ross County in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mallie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 38), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Willa (son, born in Ohio, age 14), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), James (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Dortha (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7), Martha (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), and Mary L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

The children of MALLIE KING and CHARLES CURTIS are:
1. NORA CURTIS, b. March 26, 1919, Kentucky, d. August 14, 2005, Ross County, Ohio, m. ESTEN ARROWOOD.
   Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora Curtis Arrowood was born March 26, 1919, and died August 14, 2005. Her father's surname is listed as Curtis, her mother's maiden name as King, and she was widowed and living in Ross County at the time of her death.
2. SARAH EMILY CURTIS, b. February 21, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 18, 2010, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. JAMES R. DRAY. He was b. August 16, 1925, d. December 31, 2009, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah E. Curtis was born February 21, 1923 in Johnson County to Mollie King.
   According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Sarah Emily Curtis Dray (age 87), daughter of the late Charles and Mallie L. King Curtis, was born February 21, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 18, 2010 at home in Chillicothe, Ohio, and was buried in Evergreen Union Cemetery in Waverly, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Dray, on December 31, 2009; 1 son, Larry Wayne Dray; 3 brothers, Samuel Curtis, Wayne Curtis, and James Curtis; and 3 sisters, Nora Arrowood, Martha Gessell, and Mary Lou Wright. She was survived by 2 children; 2 brothers; 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
3. WILLIE CURTIS, b. 1925, Ohio, m. MAE (unknown last name).
4. WAYNE CURTIS, b. November 18, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 1994, Gallia County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Wayne Curtis was born November 18, 1927 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died in April of 1994. His parents are listed as Mallie King and Charlie Curtis.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Wayne Curtis was born November 18, 1927 in Kentucky, and died April 7, 1994 in Gallia County at the age of 66. His father's surname is listed as Curtis, his mother's maiden name as King, and he was married at the time of his death.
5. JAMES CURTIS, b. May 26, 1929, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, d. May 8, 1999, Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona.
   Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Curtis was born May 26, 1930, and died May 9, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Apache Junction, Pinal County, Arizona.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, James Curtis was born May 26, 1929 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and died May 8, 1999. His parents are listed as Mallie King and Charlie Curtis.
6. DOROTHY CURTIS, b. 1933, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) RINEHART.
7. MARTHA KATHRYN CURTIS, b. May 23, 1935, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, d. December 24, 2003, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) GESSELLS.
   Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Martha K. Gessells was born May 23, 1935, and died December 24, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Martha Kathryn Curtis Gessells was born May 23, 1935 in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, and died December 24, 2003. Her name was listed as Martha Kathryn Curtis in June of 1953, as Martha Kathryn Gessells in May of 1966, and her parents are listed as Mallie King and Charles Curtis.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Martha K. Curtis Gessells was born May 23, 1935 in Ohio, and died December 24, 2003 in a private residence in Gahanna, Franklin County, at the age of 68. Her father's surname is listed as Curtis, her mother's maiden name as King, and she was married at the time of her death.
8. MARY LOU CURTIS, b. 1939, Ohio, d. March 9, 2008, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Plain City, Union County, Ohio, m. LAWRENCE WRIGHT.
   Notes: According to her obituary found online, Mary Lou Curtis Wright (age 69), daughter of the late Charles and Mallie King Curtis, was a resident of Hilliard, Ohio. She died March 9, 2008 in Mount Carmel West Hospital after a long battle with cancer, and was buried in Jerome Cemetery in Plain City. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Sammie Curtis, Wayne Curtis, and Jimmy Curtis; and 2 sisters, Martha Gessells and Nora Arrowood. She was survived by her husband of 48 years, Lawrence Wright; 1 son, Larry (Laurie) Wright; 1 daughter, Theresa (Mike) Rust; 2 brothers, Willie (Mae) Curtis and Don (Judy) Curtis; 3 sisters, Sara (Jim) Dray, Dorothy Rinehart, and Audrey (Wayne) Rigsby; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.
9. AUDREY CURTIS, m. WAYNE RIGSBY.
10. DON CURTIS, m. JUDY (unknown last name).
11. SAMUEL CURTIS.

MAXIE KING, daughter of MARTHA E. PENNINGTON CURTIS and POWELL J. KING, was born June 22, 1904 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 25, 1995 in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Alton Cemetery in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio. She married LONZIE LEMASTER, son of DOCK LEMASTER and LORINDA "RINDA" BURCHETT. He was born March 21, 1902 in Kentucky, died May 2, 1958 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Alton Cemetery in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: Lonzie Lemaster was the brother of Deenie Lemaster.

According to Kentucky birth records, Maxie King was born June 22, 1904 in Johnson County to Martha Curtis (b. Kentucky) and Powell King (b. Kentucky).

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Maxie LeMaster lived from October 7, 1903 to June 25, 1995, and was buried in Alton Cemetery in Alton, Franklin County, Ohio, and that Lonzie LeMaster lived from March 21, 1902 to May 2, 1958, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maxie Lemaster was born October 7, 1903, and died June 25, 1995. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Maxie King Lemaster was born October 7, 1903 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died June 25, 1995. Her parents are listed as Martha E. Curtis and Powell J. King.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Maxie King Lemaster was born October 7, 1903 in Kentucky, and died June 25, 1995 in a long-term care facility in Hilliard, Franklin County, at the age of 92. Her father's surname is listed as King, his mother's maiden name as Curtis, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Maxie King Lemaster was born October 7, 1903 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died June 25, 1995. Her parents are listed as Martha E. Curtis and Powell J. King.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lonzie Lemaster was born about 1902, and died May 2, 1958 in Doctors Hospital-North in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 56. He was married and living in Franklin County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Dock Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for his family in house #55 [along with an Oscar and Armelda Conley], he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rindie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 35), Noah [Nola - Virnola in the 1900 census] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lonzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Dock Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Rinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 49), Lonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Deanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Early (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Florence Lemaster (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Lonzie Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #168, 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 3rd grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Maxie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 36), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Callie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Anna Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of MAXIE KING and LONZIE LEMASTER are:
1. EDGAR LEMASTER, b. July 28, 1923, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 21, 1996, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Lemaster was born July 28, 1923 in Johnson County to Maxie King.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edgar Lemaster was born July 28, 1923, and died May 21, 1996. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Edgar Lemaster was born July 23, 1923 in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 21, 1996. His parents are listed as Maxie King and Lonzie Lemaster.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edgar Lemaster was born July 28, 1923 in Kentucky, and died May 21, 1996 in Doctors Hospital-West in Franklin County at the age of 72. His father's surname is listed as Lemaster, his mother's maiden name as King, and he was married at the time of his death.
2. EDWARD LEMASTER, b. January 16, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1998, Stark County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edward Lemaster was born January 16, 1926 in Morgan County to Maxie King.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edward Lemasters was born January 16, 1926, and died July 15, 1998. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Edward Lemaster was born January 16, 1926 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 15, 1998. His parents are listed as Marie King and Donzie Lemaster.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edward Lemaster was born January 16, 1926 in Kentucky, and died July 15, 1998 at home in Stark County at the age of 72. His father's surname is listed as Lemaster, his mother's maiden name as King, and he was married at the time of his death.
3. CALLIE LEMASTER, b. June 19, 1929, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 28, 1999, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (1) (unknown first name) CLEAVER, m. (2) (unknown first name) SIMMERMON.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Callie Lemaster was born June 19, 1929 in Johnson County to Maxie King.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Callie Simmermon was born June 19, 1929, and died August 28, 1999. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Callie Lemaster Clearver Simmermon was born June 19, 1929 in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 28, 1999. Her name was listed as Callie Lemaster in August of 1947, as Callie Cleaver in February of 1950, as Callie Simmermon on October 19, 1977, and her parents are listed as Maxie King and Lonzie Lemaster.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Callie Lemaster Simmermon was born June 19, 1929 in Kentucky, and died August 28, 1999 at home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 70. Her father's surname is listed as Lemaster, her mother's maiden name as King, and she was married at the time of her death.
4. ELLA LEMASTER, b. 1931, Kentucky.
5. ALLIE LEMASTER, b. August 7, 1932, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 7, 1932, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ally Lemasters was born August 1, 1931 in Morgan County to Maxie King.
   According to her death certificate, Allie Lemaster died August 7, 1932 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 7, 1932, her parents as Lonzie Lemaster (b. Kentucky) and Maxie King (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lonzie Lemaster of Elna, Kentucky, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery.
6. FRANK EUGENE LEMASTER, b. January 3, 1936, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1992, Union County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank E. Lemaster was born January 3, 1936 in Johnson County to Maxie King.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Frank Eugene Lemaster was born January 3, 1936 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in February of 1992. His parents are listed as Maxie King and Lonzie Lemaster.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Frank E. Lemaster was born January 3, 1936 in Kentucky, and died February 3, 1992 at home in Union County at the age of 56. His father's surname is listed as Lemaster, his mother's maiden name as King, and he was widowed at the time of his death.
7. ANNA RUTH LEMASTER, b. February 25, 1938, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. CLARENCE BOGGS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna Ruth Lemaster was born February 25, 1938 in Johnson County to Maxie King.
   According to her obituary, Anna Ruth LeMaster Boggs (age 70), daughter of the late Lonzie and Maxie King LeMaster, was born February 25, 1938 in Paintsville, died June 24, 2008 at home in Blaine, Kentucky, and was buried in Griffith Cemetery in Blaine. She was survived by her husband, Clarence Boggs; 2 sons, Randall Boggs (of Stockport, Ohio) and Ronald Boggs (Columbus, Ohio); 1 daughter, Sandra Baldwin (Stockport); 1 brother, Bruce LeMaster (York, Pennsylvania); 1 sister, Audrey Davis (Columbus, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. AUDREY LEMASTER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAVIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrey Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Maxie King.
9. BRUCE LEMASTER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Maxie King.
10. PAUL LEMASTER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Maxie King.

GEORGE ADDIE "ADDIE" KING, son of MARTHA E. PENNINGTON CURTIS and POWELL J. KING, was born October 18, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1992 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunbury Memorial Gardens in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio. He married AUDREY BERT CURTIS, daughter of RICHARD M. CURTIS and LOUTISHA WILLIAMS, August 18, 1934. She was born August 13, 1916 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 19, 2013 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sunbury Memorial Gardens in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio.

Notes: Audrey Bert Curtis was the sister of John Wesley Curtis, who married Eulah Cantrell, daughter of Dock Lonzo Cantrell and Tallie Young.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Richard M. Curtis (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 21) married Loutisa Williams (b. Johnson County, father b. Lawrence County, mother b. Scioto County, age 17) on January 26, 1901 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Richard M. Curtis died June 6, 1952 in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from acute myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 16, 1880, his marital status as married, his usual place of residence as Elna, Johnson County, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Curtis and Jane Estepp, the informant as Hazel Cantrell, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Elna.

According to her obituary, Loutisha Williams Curtis (age 86), daughter of the late James and Nancy Ann Pratt Williams, was a resident of Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 23, 1881 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 27, 1968 in Riverside Hospital in Columbus, and was buried in the family cemetery in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard M. Curtis, in 1952. She was survived by 3 sons, E. H. Curtis (of Chillicothe, Ohio), James M. Curtis (Centerburg, Ohio), and John W. Curtis (Columbus); 3 daughters, Verlissia Rowland (Fuget), Hazel Cantrell (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Audrey King (Columbus); 1 sister, Mrs. Symanthia Estep (Grove City, Ohio); 14 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrey B. Curtis was born August 13, 1916 in Johnson County to Lantitia Williams.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that George Addie King lived from October 18, 1910 to May 10, 1992, and was buried in Sunbury Memorial Park in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, and that Audrey Bert King lived from August 13, 1916 to August 19, 2013, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also shows that they were married August 18, 1934.

According to his obituary, George A. "Addie" King (age 82), son of Powell and Martha King, was born October 18, 1910 in Johnson County, died May 10, 1992 in Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Sunbury Memorial Gardens in Sunbury, Ohio. He was survived by his wife, Audra Curtis King; 1 son, George A. King Jr. (of Galena, Ohio); 1 daughter, Judy Blevins (Warfield); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, George A. King was born October 18, 1910, and died May 10, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, George A. King was born October 18, 1910 in Kentucky, and died May 10, 1992 in Mount Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 81. His father's surname is listed as King, his mother's maiden name as Curtis, and he was married and living in Delaware County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Audrey Bert Curtis King (age 97), daughter of the late Richard M. and Loutisha Williams Curtis, was a resident of Sunbury, Ohio. She was born August 13, 1916 in Johnson County, died August 19, 2013 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Sunbury Memorial Gardens in Sunbury. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George "Addie" King. She was survived by 1 son, George E. King (of Sunbury); 1 daughter, Judy G. Blevins (Flat Gap); 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Richard Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Louthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Ferlicie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hamie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hezil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Audra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Richard M. Curtis is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Loutisha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 46), Alex H. (son, married, working for the railroad, born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Verlissa (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), James M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Audria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8 & 9, 1940), George Addie King is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Audrey Bert (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24).

The children of ADDIE KING and AUDREY CURTIS are:
1. JUDY G. KING, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLEVINS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judy G. King was born in Johnson County to Audrey Curtis.
2. GEORGE ADDIE KING JR..