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MAXIE B. CONLEY, daughter of HOSTEN C. CONLEY and MARY ELIZABETH CHEEK, was born February 18, 1913 in Leatha, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died June 16, 1970, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Mine Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) STEWART COLLINS, son of MILLARD COLLINS and MATTIE CAUDILL, about 1927. He was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died May 15, 1964 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (2) WILLIAM CHEEK, son of ELIZA E. CRACE and STONEWALL JACKSON "JACK" CHEEK. He was born March 21, 1911 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died March 6, 1972 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 132 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stewart Collins died May 15, 1964 in Magoffin County at the age of 55.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Will Cheek was born March 21, 1911, and died in March of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Will Cheek died March 6, 1972 in Pike County at the age of 60. He was living in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Steward Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Maxie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 17).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 1940), Will Cheek is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's working a "Firing shovel" for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 29 years old Also listed are Maxie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 27), Bernard (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Linda Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The child of MAXIE CONLEY and STEWART COLLINS is:

    1. DAN BERNARD COLLINS, b. August 21, 1929, Leatha, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 4, 2005, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GOLDIE VERNIECE HOWARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dan Bernard Cheek [sic] was born August 21, 1929 in Magoffin County to Maxie Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dan B. Cheek was born August 21, 1929, and died January 4, 2005. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    The children of MAXIE CONLEY and WILL CHEEK are:

    1. HERBERT CHEEK, b. September 17, 1934, Leatha, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1934, Leatha, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Hosten C. Conley Cemetery in Leatha, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Herbert Cheek was stillborn on September 18, 1934 in Magoffin County. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Will Cheek (b. Magoffin County) and Maxie Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Oma Collins of Falcon, Kentucky, the undertaker as Rockie Conley of Falcon, Kentucky, and the burial place as H. C. Conley Cemetery in Leatha.
    2. LINDA RUTH CHEEK, b. 1939, m. JAMES PUCKETT.







PRISCILLA J. CONLEY, daughter of HENRY JACKSON CONLEY and ELIZABETH CRACE, was born February 5, 1867 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 29, 1948 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JASON F. CRACE, son of TEMPERANCE "TEMPY" CONLEY and PETER C. CRACE, April 19, 1883 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born October 24, 1862 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 21, 1940 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 133 & 154 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Pricilla J. Conley married Jason F. Crace on April 19, 1883 in Magoffin County at the home of J. J. Conley. The witnesses were Miss L. Conley and E. D. Conley, and the minister was Nehemiah Crace.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones shows that Priscilla Crace lived from 1869 to 1949, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Jason Crace lived from 1862 to 1940, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Priscilla Conley Crace died December 29, 1948 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Wheelersburg, her birth date as February 5, 1867, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Jason Crace (and it says that he died in 1940), her parents as Jackson Conley (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Crace (b. Kentucky), the informant as "(Daughter) Mrs. Mollie Mays," of Ashland, and the burial place as Rice Cemetery in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Priscella Crace died December 29, 1948 in Boyd County at the age of 81. She was living in Montgomery County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Jason Crace died February 21, 1940 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a brain hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as October 24, 1862, his marital status as married, his wife as Priscilla Conley, his parents as Peter Crace (b. Letcher County) and Mahala Craft (b. Letcher County), the informant as Mrs. Jason Crace of Barnetts Creek, and the burial place as Barnetts Creek. Mahala's name was initially written as Tempa but then that was crossed out and Mahala was written in.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jason Crace died February 21, 1940 in Johnson County at the age of 77.

On page 43 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Jason Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #371, he's a farmer, born in October of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Pricilla J. (wife, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she has 4 living children, age 28), Miley F. (daughter, born in February of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Charly J. (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Alonzo W. (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Loula B. (daughter, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living close to Jason's parents.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Jacen Crase is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Percilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), Florence (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Hannah (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lonzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Lulie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 12, & 13, 1920), Jason Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Pricilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Lonza (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Eugene B. Conley (brother-in-law, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), and Mollie (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to son Charley.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Jason Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23 [hard to read], and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Priscilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 56), Edith Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Beatrice Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Florence M. Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Roberta L. Salyer (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living close to son Charles.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Priscila C. Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #119, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 72 years old. Also listed are Mollie Mays (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 56), and Dock Conley (brother, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 64).

    The children of PRISCILLA CONLEY and JASON CRACE are:

    1. MILLY FLORENCE CRACE, b. February 1884, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAYS.
    2. CHARLEY JAMES CRACE, b. March 31, 1892, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 2, 1951, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOSEPHINE P. BLAIR.
    3. ALONZO W. CRACE, b. February 5, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 12, 1951, Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, buried in Montgomery County, Kentucky.
    4. LULA B. CRACE, b. September 13, 1898, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 28, 1928, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OSCAR SALYER.







MAHALA JANE CONLEY, daughter of HENRY JACKSON CONLEY and ELIZABETH CRACE, was born December 28, 1869 in Kentucky, died December 30, 1954 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married CHARLES WHEELER, son of STEPHEN WHEELER and ELIZABETH J. CHANDLER, June 21, 1887 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born November 18, 1864 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1952 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wheeler Cemetery in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 133 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Stephen Wheeler married Eliza Chandler on November 8, 1853 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Mahala Jane Conley married Charles Wheeler on June 21, 1887 in Magoffin County at the home of "? J. Conley." The witnesses were Jasper Wheeler and Edmond Conley, and the minister was T. Borders.

According to her obituary, Mahala Conley Wheeler (age 85), daughter of the late Henry Jackson and Elizabeth "Grace" Conley, was a prominent resident of Wheelersburg. She was born December 28, 1869, died at home on December 30, 1954 following an illness of 11 years, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Wheelersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wheeler, on May 5, 1952. She was survived by "three" daughters, Mrs. Flo Lemaster (of Chandlerville), Mrs. Mary Brown (Wheelersburg), Mrs. Wanna Wheeler (Wheelersburg), and Mrs. Bertie Lawrence (Urbana, Missouri); 1 sister, Mrs. Minnie Lemaster (Wenatchee, Washington); 32 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala J. Wheeler died December 30, 1954 in Magoffin County at the age of 85.

According to his death certificate, Charles Wheeler died May 5, 1952 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from generalized arteriosclerosis and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as November 8, 1864, his marital status as married, his parents as Stephen Wheeler and Elizabeth Chandler, the informant as Wanna Wheeler, and the burial place as Wheeler Cemetery in Wheelersburg.

According to his obituary, Rev. Charles Wheeler, son of Stephen and Elizabeth Chandler Wheeler, was born November 18, 1864, married Mahala Jane Conley on June 22, 1887, and died May 5, 1952 at the age of 87 years 5 months and 17 days. He was preceded in death by 3 sons, James Wick Wheeler (d. October 3, 1930), Layette Marion Wheeler [sic] (d. April 13, 1936), and Henry Sheridan Wheeler (d. in infancy); and 1 daughter, Lydia Wheeler (d. in infancy). He was survived by his wife; and 4 daughters, Mrs. Flo Lemaster (of Chandlerville, Kentucky), Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown (of Wheelersburg, Kentucky), Wanna Mae Wheeler (still at home), and Mrs. Bertie Ella Lawrence (of Urbana, Missouri).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Charles Wheeler died May 5, 1952 in Magoffin County at the age of 87. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On pages 10 & 11 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 29, 1870), Stephen Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 33), Henry C. (born in Kentucky, age 16), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Jemima (born in Kentucky, age 8), Lafayette (born in Kentucky, age 7), Charles (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Stephen Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are George W. (son, born in Kentucky, married within the last year, age 20), Hanah (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married within the last year, age 16), Lafayette (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Daniel J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), James C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Charles Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in November of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Haley J. (wife, born in December of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 34), Flotella (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Laffayette M. (son, born in July of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Mary E. (daughter, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), James W. (son, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Wanna M. (daughter, born in September of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Charles Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mahala J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 40), Lafayette M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wonie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Bertie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Charles Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mahala J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), James W. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Wana M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Bertie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to son Lafayette.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Charles Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Mahala J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 60), Wanna (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32), and Bertie E. (daughter, single, salesman in a general store, born in Kentucky, age 23). They are living next to son Wick.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Charles Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a retail grocery merchant, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 75 years old. Also listed are Mahala Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 70), and Wanda (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 42).

    The children of MAHALA CONLEY and CHARLES WHEELER are:

    1. FLOTELLA F. WHEELER, b. August 7, 1888, Coffee Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1964, Chandlerville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. LEO FRANK LEMASTER.
    2. LAFAYETTE MARION WHEELER, b. July 9, 1891, Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1936, Naugatuck, West Virginia, buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ERIE RICE.
    3. MARY ELIZABETH WHEELER, b. July 1893, Kentucky, d. December 10, 1965, Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, m. ALONZO "LONZIE" BROWN.
    4. JAMES WICK "WICK" WHEELER, b. September 26, 1895, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1930, Inez, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LILLIAN RICE.
    5. WANNA MAY WHEELER, b. September 24, 1897, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1992, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
    6. BERTIE E. WHEELER, b. February 5, 1907, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1983, Pike County, Kentucky, m. DON LAWRENCE.
    7. HENRY SHERIDAN WHEELER.
      Notes: Henry Sheridan Wheeler died in infancy.
    8. LYDIA WHEELER.
      Notes: Lydia Wheeler died in infancy.







FLOTELLA F. WHEELER, daughter of MAHALA JANE CONLEY and CHARLES WHEELER, was born August 7, 1888 in Coffee Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, died May 24, 1964 in Chandlerville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married LEO FRANK LEMASTER, son of FRANCIS M. LEMASTER and DORCAS WHEELER, February 7, 1906. He was born October 15, 1879 in Winifred, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 11, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 133 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Marvin Sparks Cemetery is located in Lawrence County close the Johnson County border.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Francis Mc Lemaster [sic] (farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 2nd marriage, age 41) married Darcus Murray (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 2nd marriage, age 32) on December 4, 1876 in Johnson County.

When Leo Frank Lemaster's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Davisville, Johnson County, that his nearest relative was Flotella Lemaster, and that he was born October 15, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Flotella Wheeler lived from 1888 to 1964, and was buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and that Leo F. Lemaster lived from 1879 to 1953, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Flotella Wheeler Lemaster (age 75), daughter of the late Mahala Conley Wheeler and the Rev. Charles Wheeler, was born August 7, 1888 in Coffee Creek, Morgan County, died May 24, 1964 at home in Chandlerville after a heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery in Chandlerville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Frank Lemaster, on August 11, 1953, whom she married on February 7, 1906; and 2 sons, Dorsey Lemaster and Lowell Lemaster. She was survived by 5 sons, Thurman Lemaster (of Chandlerville), Loran Lemaster (Chandlerville), Leroy Lemaster (Lexington), Paul Lemaster (Versailles), and Francis Lemaster (San Diego, California); 3 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lemaster (Jackson, Ohio), Mrs. Neva Caudill (Chandlerville, with whom she made her home), and Mrs. Wilma Jane Baker (Versailles); 3 sisters, Mrs. Mary Brown (Wheelersburg), Miss Wanna Wheeler, and Mrs. Bertie Lawrence (Kansas City, Missouri); 35 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flotella Lemaster was born August 7, 1888, and died in May of 1964.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flotlla W. Lemaster [sic] died May 24, 1964 in Johnson County at the age of 75. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Leo Frank Lemasters died August 11, 1953 in Paintsville from an acute intestinal obstruction. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 15, 1879, his marital status as married, his parents as Francis M. Lemasters and Dorcas Wheeler, the informant as Flotella Lemasters, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Winford, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Leo Frank Lemaster (age 74), son of Francis M. and Dorcas Wheeler Lemaster, was a resident of Chandlerville for the 43 years prior to his death. He was born October 15, 1870 in Winifred, died August 11, 1953 in a local hospital while undergoing surgery after an illness of 2 days, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Flotella Wheeler Lemaster, whom he married February 7, 1906; 6 sons, Thurman Lemaster (of Dixie, West Virginia), Loren Charles Lemaster (Wheelersburg), Dorcie Lemaster (Chandlerville), James Leroy Lemaster (Versailles, Kentucky), Francis Marion Lemaster (U.S. Navy in Japan), and Byron Paul Lemaster (Versailles); 3 daughters, Mrs. Forest Lemaster (Cove, Ohio), Mrs. Mitchell Caudill (Winifred), and Mrs. Clarence Davis (Chandlerville); 1 brother, Rev. Roscoe Lemaster (Hager Hill); 2 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Harris (Winifred) and Mrs. Mary Triffery (Twist, Washington); 29 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lee F. Lemasters died August 11, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 74. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), F. M. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Dorcas (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Samuel E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Leo (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 7 months), Albert Murry (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Elizabeth Murry (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Rhodrick Murry (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Fanny Murry (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), William Murry (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and John B. Murry (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 69 (Seven Hickory) in Coles County, Illinois (dated April 25, 1910), Leo F. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Flo F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Thurman O. (son, born in Illinois, age 3), Ruth E. (daughter, born in Illinois, age 2), Iris Lemaster (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Milton Wheeler (hired man, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 45 (Little Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Leo F. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Flotella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Loran (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dorsey (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Leo F. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Flo. T. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 41), Loran (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Dorsey (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Wilma J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to daughter Ruth.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 58-14 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2 & 3, 1940), Leo F. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #165, 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 60 years old. Also listed are Flotella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51), Paul (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 22), Neva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wilma Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Thurman Lemaster Jr. (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14), Harold E. Lemaster (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14), and Alpha Leon Lemaster (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 5).

    The children of FLOTELLA WHEELER and LEO LEMASTER are:

    1. OLIVER THURMAN LEMASTER, b. December 30, 1907, Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, d. January 12, 1966, Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (1) PHOEBE SUSAN "SUSAN" RAMEY, m. (2) DELTA (unknown last name).
    2. RUTH ELLEN LEMASTER, b. April 9, 1908, Coles County, Illinois, d. May 2, 1993, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, m. FOREST LEMASTER.
    3. LORAN CHARLES LEMASTER, b. July 6, 1910, Illinois, d. January 21, 1981, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. EDNA EARL MCKENZIE.
    4. DORSEY E. LEMASTER, b. June 26, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 9, 1954, Chandlerville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. EASTER E. WOODS.
    5. JAMES LEROY LEMASTER, b, 1917, Kentucky, m. HERMILEE PRESTON.
    6. BYRON PAUL LEMASTER, b. February 2, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Byron Lemaster was born February 2, 1918 in Johnson County to Flo Wheeler.
      Paul Lemaster is found living with his brother Loran in 1940.
    7. GENEVA IMOGENE LEMASTER, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MITCHELL CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Neva Imogene Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Flotella Wheeler.
    8. FRANCIS MARION LEMASTER, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Flora Wheeler.
    9. WILMA JANE LEMASTER, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CLARENCE DAVIS, m. (2) TOM BAKER, m. (3) BUCK TACKETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma J. Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Flotella Wheeler.







LAFAYETTE MARION WHEELER, son of MAHALA JANE CONLEY and CHARLES WHEELER, was born July 9, 1891 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 13, 1936 in Naugatuck, West Virginia, and is buried in the family cemetery in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married ERIE RICE, daughter of GREENVILLE RICE and CORA ALICE DAVIS, March 26, 1916. She was born November 25, 1895 in Kentucky, died September 7, 1972 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 133 & 188 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Marion Lafayette Wheeler's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, that he was married, and that he was born July 9, 1891 in Relief, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to his obituary, M. L. Wheeler (age 45), son of the Rev. Charles Wheeler of Wheelersburg, was killed instantly on April 13, 1936 near Naugatuck, West Virginia, when the car he was driving plunged over a 200 foot embankment and landed on railroad tracks. Others in the car escaped with minor injuries. He was survived by his parents, his wife, several children, and a number of brothers and sisters.

According to her obituary, Erie Rice Wheeler (age 76), daughter of Green and Cora Davis Rice, died September 7, 1972 in the Paintsville hospital after a long illness at the age of 76, and was buried in the family cemetery in Wheelersburg. She was survived by 5 sons, Wayne Wheeler (of Oil Springs), Paul Wheeler (Oil Springs), Robert Wheeler (Oil Springs), Francis Wheeler (Springfield, Ohio), and Marshall Wheeler (Barnetts Creek); 2 daughters, Mrs. Joe Arnett (Sciotoville, Ohio) and Mrs. William Gabbe (Riverside, California); and 5 brothers, Frank Rice (Orlando, Florida), Grant Rice (Ft. Myers, Florida), Charles Rice (Falcon, Kentucky), Roy Rice (Centerville, Ohio), and Johnnie Rice (Oil Springs).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Erie Wheeler was born November 27, 1895, and died in September of 1972. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Erie Wheeler died September 7, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 76.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Layfett M. Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for family #70 (the houses aren't numbered), he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Tera (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Wayne F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), Glen M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months [hard to read]), and Mabel I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Lafayette's parents and close to Erie's.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), L. M. Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's drills oil wells, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Erie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 34), Walter [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marshel (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mabell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Erie Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #149, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Wayne (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 23), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of LAFAYETTE WHEELER and ERIE RICE are:

    1. WAYNE FRANKLIN WHEELER, b. January 14, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wayne F. Wheeler was born January 14, 1917 in Magoffin County to Erie Rice.
    2. GLEN MARSHALL WHEELER, b. May 17, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ANN RUTH VANHOOSE.
    3. MABLE I. WHEELER, b. November 6, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 21, 2004, Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. JOSEPH H. ARNETT.
    4. LAFAYETTE MARION WHEELER JR., b. 1921, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1928, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Wheeler Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    5. FRANCIS B. WHEELER, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PAULINE BLANTON.
    6. JOSEPHINE WHEELER, b. 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM A. GABBE.
    7. ROBERT C. WHEELER, b. April 19, 1926, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 2010, Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ILENE WILLIS, m. (2) SUE ELAM YATES, m. (3) ZELMA CONLEY RUDD.
    8. PAUL V. WHEELER, m. (1) LOIS (unknown last name), m. (2) CHRISTINE BLANTON, daughter of RAYMOND BLANTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul V. Wheeler was born in Magoffin County to Erie Rice.







MARY ELIZABETH WHEELER, daughter of MAHALA JANE CONLEY and CHARLES WHEELER, was born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, and died December 10, 1965 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio. She married ALONZO "LONZIE" BROWN, son of MARY ANN CRACE and JAMES BROWN, May 29, 1915. He was born February 24, 1891 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died August 5, 1981 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 133 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Lonzie Brown's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, that he had a wife and a child, and that he was born February 24, 1892 in Wheelersburg. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary E. Brown was born about 1896, and died December 10, 1965 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, at the age of 69. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lonzie Brown was born February 24, 1891, and died in August of 1891. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oklahoma, and his last place of residence was in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lonzie Brown was born about 1887 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1981 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, at the age of 94. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Alonzo Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Gretchen (daughter, born in Kentucky, 3 years 3 months), James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months), and Areva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living 2 houses away from Mary's parents.

On page 30 & 31 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Lonzie Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a laborer in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 36), Gretchen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Areva F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and Lonzie Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 0 months). Mary's parents are in house #228.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Lonzie Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a pump operator for an oil company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 46), J. Otto [hard to read] (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 22), Fern (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Charles H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Beatrice Snow (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lonzie Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Marian H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of MARY WHEELER and LONZIE BROWN are:

    1. GRETCHEN BROWN, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    2. JAMES OAKLEY BROWN, b. April 21, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EDITH CRUM.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James O. Brown was born April 21, 1918 in Magoffin County to Mary Wheeler.
    3. AREVA F. "REVA" BROWN, b. December 24, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NATHAN SILVERMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Reva F. Brown was born December 24, 1919 in Magoffin County to Mary Wheeler.
    4. HAROLD BROWN, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold Brown was born in Magoffin County to Mary Wheeler.
    5. CHARLES H. BROWN, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GERTRUDE CAUDILL, daughter of RICHARD BAXTER "BAXTER" CAUDILL and GRACE MCCORMICK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles H. Brown was born in Magoffin County to Mary Wheeler.
    6. DOROTHY MADELINE BROWN, b. April 29, 1924, Kentucky, d. November 18, 1930, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Dorothy Madeline Brown died November 18, 1930 in Flat Fork from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as April 29, 1924, her parents as Lonzie Brown (b. Kentucky) and Marry Wheeler (b. Kentucky), the informant as Carl Ferguson of Wheelersburg, and the burial place as Wheelersburg.
    7. BEATRICE SNOW BROWN, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CHALMER CONLEY.
    8. ALONZO "LONZIE" BROWN JR., b. 1927, Kentucky, m. IMOGENE WILLIAMS. BROWN
    9. MARION H. BROWN, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EVALEE TRIMBLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marian H. Brown was born in Magoffin County to Mary Wheeler.







JAMES WICK "WICK" WHEELER, son of MAHALA JANE CONLEY and CHARLES WHEELER, was born September 26, 1895 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 3, 1930 in Inez, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married LILLIAN RICE, daughter of GREENVILLE RICE and CORA ALICE DAVIS, about 1923. She was born December 5, 1899 in Manila, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 13, 1962 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. Lillian Rice married (2) DEWEY ADAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 134 & 189 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When James Wick Wheeler's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Jackson Township, Greene County, Iowa, he stated that he was working as a farm laborer for A. W. Robson in Jackson Township, that he was single, that he was living in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that he was born September 26, 1895 in Wheelersburg. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to his death certificate, James W. Wheeler died October 3, 1930 in Inez after being hit by a car, living for only 2 hours afterwards. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as September 24, his age as 35 years 9 days, his marital status as married, his occupation as tool dresser, his parents as Charles Wheeler (b. Johnson County) and Mahaley Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as L. M. Wheeler, and the burial place as Wheelersburg.

According to his obituary, Wick Wheeler (age 35), son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler of Wheelersburg, died about a mile outside of Inez, Kentucky, when the car he was driving went off of the road and down a 100 foot embankment, rolling several times. The car came to rest on top of him and caused severe injuries, but he managed to stay alive until he got to the doctor's office. He was survived by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler; 4 sisters, Mrs. L. F. Lemaster (of Chandlerville, Kentucky), Mrs. Lonza Brown (of Wheelersburg), Berta Wheeler (at home), and Wanna Wheeler (at home); 1 brother, L. M. Wheeler (of Oil Springs); and his 4 children. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James W. Wheeler died October 3, 1930 in Martin County at the age of 35.

According to her obituary, Lillian Wheeler Adams (age 62), daughter of the late Green and Cora Alice Davis Rice, was born December 5, 1899 in Manila, died June 13, 1962 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Lexington after an illness of 5 weeks, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was first married to Wicke Wheeler [sic] who preceded her in death. She later married Dewey Adams. Surviving were her husband; 1 son, Dorsey Wheeler (of Falcon, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mrs. Leon Trimble (Hyde Park, New York), Mrs. Carnell Conley (Beaver, Ohio), and Mrs. Clay Maupin (Lexington, Kentucky); 6 brothers, Alva Rice (Oil Springs), John Rice (Oil Springs), Frank Rice (Falcon), Grant Rice (Columbus, Ohio), Charley Rice (Falcon), and Roy Rice (Dayton, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Erie Wheeler (Oil Springs) and Mrs. Claude Salyers (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillian Adams died June 13, 1962 in Fayette County at the age of 62. She was living in Magoffin County at the time.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Wick Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #229, he's a tool dresser for a drilling company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 30), Joe A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), Rise [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Marylin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Wick's parents and close to Lillie's.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Lillie Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #141, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has 4 years of high school, and she's 40 years old. Also listed are Joan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dorsie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of WICK WHEELER and LILLIE RICE are:

    1. JOAN WHEELER, b. 1924, Kentucky, m. LEON FRANKLIN TRIMBLE.
    2. MERLE JEAN WHEELER, b. September 23, 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1982, Jackson County, Ohio, buried in Jackson County, Ohio, m. CORNELL DAVID CONLEY.
    3. DORSEY R. WHEELER, b. April 17, 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 6, 1994, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDNA FAYE BLANTON.
    4. MARILYN J. WHEELER, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CLAY MAUPIN.







AQUILLA C. CONLEY, son of HENRY JACKSON CONLEY and ELIZABETH CRACE, was born October 9, 1871 in Kentucky, died November 26, 1947 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in McKnight Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA JANE CANTRELL, daughter of ELIJAH CANTRELL and NANCY JANE ADKINS, April 10, 1890 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born June 29, 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 30, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in McKnight Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 134 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Aquilla C. Conley b. 1872 d. m. 10 Apr 1890 Martha J. Cantrell. They were married at S. Estepp's home in Magoffin Co. KY." Aquilla and Martha can be found in the 1900 and 1910 census reports in Greenup County, Kentucky, but no luck was had in finding Aquilla and Martha after that. On Aquilla's death certificate, his wife is listed as Martha Jane Conley - deceased.

There was a Jane Conley who died in 1931 in Russell, Greenup County, and her husband is listed as Aquillia Conley. On her death certificate, her parents are listed as Geo. Wallace and Rachel Blevins (could be Blevens). There is a Maria Wallace who is found in 1870 census in Greenup County, and she is 6 years old and the daughter of George J. and Rachel Wallace. In the 1880 census for Greenup County she is Maria Jane and 16 years old.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Aquilla Conley married Martha J. Cantrell on April 10, 1890 in Magoffin County at the home of S. Estep. The witnesses were S. Estep and J. Cantrell, and the minister was Nehemiah Crace.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Aquilla and Martha Conley were buried in McKnight Cemetery in Boyd County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

According to his death certificate, Aquilla C. Conley died November 26, 1947 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as October 9, 1871, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Martha Jane Conley, his occupation as carpenter, his parents as Henry Jackson Conley (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Crace (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mary Rose of Ashland, Kentucky, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Aquilla C. Conley died November 26, 1947 in Johnson County at the age of 76. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Jane Conley died November 30, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, from double pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as June 29, 1871, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Elija Cantral (b. Johnson County) and Nancy Adkins (b. Elliott County, Kentucky), the informant as A. C. Conley of Indian Run, Kentucky, and the burial place as McKnight Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jane Conley died November 30, 1918 in Greenup County at the age of 47.

According to her death certificate, there was a Jane Conley who died June 7, 1931 in Russell, Greenup County, from mitral stenosis. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as November 24, 1865, her marital status as married, her husband as Aquillia Conley, her parents as Geo. Wallace (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Blevens (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Earl Collier.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Aquilla Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farm laborer, born in [unknown month] of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in June of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 29), Mary E. (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Flora May (daughter, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Linza (son, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months). Aquilla's brother, James, is in house #127.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Quilley A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 38), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Flora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Linzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of AQUILLA CONLEY and MARTHA CANTRELL are:

    1. MARY E. CONLEY, b. December 1892, Kentucky, d. August 9, 1964, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM ROSE.
    2. FLORA MAY CONLEY, b. June 1894, Kentucky, m. LOUIS RAYMOND BUCKLEY.
    3. LENDSEY CONLEY, b. August 28, 1899, Kentucky, d. October 2, 1979, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Boyd County, Kentucky.
    4. WALTER CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky.







LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY, son of HENRY JACKSON CONLEY and ELIZABETH CRACE, was born October 5, 1879 in Kentucky, and died August 17, 1954 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married STELLA B. ADAMS, daughter of SARAH CAUDILL and DANIEL RICHARD ADAMS, about 1900. She was born February 27, 1884 in Kentucky, and died April 22, 1971.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 134 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Luke P. B. (BLACKBURN) CONLEY b. 5 October 1880 d. 1954 m. Stella Adams b. 27 Feb 1884 d. 22 Apr 1971." The 1880 census shows that Blackburn actually born in October of 1879.

When Blackburn Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he state that he was a miner working for the Green Rock Coal Company in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Mrs. Stella Conley of Riceville, and that he was born October 5, 1878. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Blackburn Conley died August 17, 1954 in Magoffin County at the age of 74.

On page 48 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Blackburn Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #417, he's a farm laborer, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married less than a year, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Stella (wife, born in February of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she hasn't had any children, age 16). They are living next to Stella's parents.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1920), Blackburn Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 25), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lundie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Blackburn Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sherman (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lunda (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Floyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mayme (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 7 months).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Blackburn Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Stella B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 48), Sinia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Wade (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Dorothy Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Betsy Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Blackburn Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Stella B. (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 56), Henry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 22), Wayne F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dortha Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Betty Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of BLACKBURN CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS are:

    1. MINNIE K. CONLEY, b. November 20, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1984, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JESSE TACKETT.
    2. SHERMAN S. CONLEY, b. November 1, 1902, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 13, 1986, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Vanlue, Hancock County, Ohio, m. JUNE B. CONLEY.
    3. ANNA LEE CONLEY, b. November 5, 1904, Kentucky, d. November 2, 1963, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LEVI TACKETT.
    4. LUNDY CONLEY, b. February 28, 1907, Kentucky, d. December 12, 1968, Richland County, Ohio, m. FRONA PENIX.
    5. FLOYD CONLEY, b. February 17, 1909, Kentucky, d. May 12, 1989, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, buried in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, m. JULIA NORA PENIX.
    6. LOUSINA "SINA" CONLEY, b. March 28, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1996, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHALLIE TACKETT.
    7. MAMIE M. CONLEY, b. November 9, 1915, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1985, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HENRY E. SKAGGS.
    8. HENRY J. CONLEY, b. April 11, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 22, 1990, Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio, m. (1) VIRGINIA CRACE RICH, m. (2) WILLA MAE LEMASTER.
    9. WAYDE CONLEY, b. February 5, 1920, Kentucky, d. September 3, 1994, Englewood, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. ALPHA REE CONLEY.
    10. WAYNE FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. May 5, 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1999, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BLANCHE MERIDITH SALYER, m. (2) IVAL SPARKS.
    11. DOROTHY MAE CONLEY, b. April 24, 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. August 22, 1979, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. JOHN RICH.
    12. BETTY JOSEPHINE CONLEY, b. 1928, Kentucky, m. DARYL MOREHEART.







MINNIE K. CONLEY, daughter of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born November 20, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 17, 1984 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JESSE TACKETT, son of WILLIAM RILEY "RILEY" TACKETT and FANNIE B. BURNS, about 1920. He was born in February of 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 9, 1980 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 134 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Jesse Tackett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Riley Tackett of Barnetts Creek, and that he was born in August of 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to her obituary, Minnie Conley Tackett (age 83), daughter of Blackburn and Stella Adams Conley, was a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born November 20, 1900 in Johnson County, died April 17, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Tackett, on November 9, 1980. She was survived by 4 sons, Bill Tackett (of Van Lear), Ed Tackett (Cincinnati, Ohio), Fred Tackett (Wabash, Indiana), and Clarence Tackett (Wabash); 1 daughter, Mrs. Stella Bowling (Van Lear); 5 brothers, Sherman Conley (Carey, Ohio), Henry Conley (Carey, Ohio), Floyd Conley (Carey, Ohio), Wade Conley (Dayton, Ohio), and Wayne Conley (Falcon, Kentucky); 3 sisters, Betty Morehart, Sina Tackett (Staffordsville), and Mamie Skaggs (Van Lear); 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Minnie Tackett was born November 20, 1900, and died in April of 1984. 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, Minnie Tackett died April 16, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 83.

According to his obituary, Jesse Tackett (age 81), son of Rollie and Fannie Burns Tackett, was a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born October 5, 1899 in Johnson County, died November 9, 1980 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Minnie Conley Tackett; 4 sons, Edd Tackett (of Cincinnati, Ohio), Bill Tackett (Van Lear), Fred Tackett (Wabash, Indiana), and Clarence Tackett (Wabash); 1 daughter, Stella Bowling (Van Lear); 4 brothers, Andrew Tackett (Warsaw, Indiana), Lonnie Tackett (Ohio), Archie Tackett (Ohio), and Richard Tackett (Hager Hill); 1 sister, Malta Tackett (Ohio); 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jesse Tackett was born November 23, 1899, and died in November of 1980. 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, Jesse Tackett died November 9, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 81. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), William R. Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Fanny B. (wife, born in June of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Indiana, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 23), John R. (son, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Malta (daughter, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Jesse (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Riley Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Fanny (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 40), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Fleming (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Milton L. [Milton Lonnie Tackett] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10), William R. Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in West Virginia, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Fanny (wife, born in Indiana, parents born in the United States, age 43), John (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 21), Jesse (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Fleming (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lonie M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Archie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Jessee Tacket is listed as the head of the household for house #470, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Minie L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 28), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Wm. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Freddy (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-7 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Jessie Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 39), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Freddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Clarance (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Stella May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Eddie (son, married, coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 19), Velma (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 17), Riley (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 98), and Flemming Tackett (brother, divorced, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 36).

    The children of MINNIE CONLEY and JESS TACKETT are:

    1. ED TACKETT, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. VELMA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ed Tackett was born in Magoffin County to Minnie Conley.
    2. WILLIAM F. TACKETT, b. October 13, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 2011, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ELVA BOWLING, daughter of CLAYTON BOWLING and GRACE L. BOYD. She was b. October 22, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1992, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He m. (2) COLLEEN DANIELS.
      Notes: William Tackett's sister, Stella, married Elva Bowling's brother, Delbie.
      According to his obituary, Rev. William Tackett (age 87), son of the late Jessie and Minnie Conley Tackett, was a retired coal miner. He was born October 13, 1924 in Johnson County, died December 5, 2011 at home in Paintsville, Kentucky, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Elva Tackett. He was survived by his wife, Colleen Daniels Tackett; 1 son, William Tackett (of Wabash, Indiana); 1 daughter, Shirlene Burton (Van Lear, Kentucky); 1 brother, Fred Tackett (Wabash); 1 sister, Stella Bowling (Van Lear); 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Elva Bowling Tackett (age 70), daughter of the late Clayton Bowling and Gracie Boyd Bowling, was born October 22, 1922 in Johnson County, died at home on December 9, 1992, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Marcus Bowling, Otis Bowling, Delbie Bowling, Alkie Fannin, Ruby Sesco, Virgie Bowling, and Garnet Bowling. She was survived by her husband, William F. Tackett; 1 son, William F. Tackett (of Wabash, Indiana); 2 daughters, Shirlene Burton (Van Lear, Kentucky) and Katherine Brown (Pensacola, Florida); 4 brothers, Clifford Bowling (Cherry Valley, Illinois), Billy Bowling (Wabash), Carl Bowling (Van Lear), and Clyde Bowling (Springfield, Ohio); 3 sisters, Thelma Lowe (Wabash), Ethel Clifton (Wabash), and Lorene Music (Kentwood, Michigan); 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. FRED TACKETT, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DIXIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Freddie Tackett was born in Johnson County to Minnie Conley.
    4. CLARENCE TACKETT, b. October 19, 1928, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 15, 2007, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, m. EDNA MARIE BLEVINS.
    5. STELLA MAE TACKETT, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELBIE BOWLING.







SHERMAN S. CONLEY, son of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born November 1, 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 13, 1986 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, and is buried in Zion Bloom Cemetery in Vanlue, Hancock County, Ohio. He married JUNE B. CONLEY, daughter of SAMANTHA A. MAY and HARLAN MONROE CONLEY, April 27, 1921. She was born February 3, 1905 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died August 30, 1993 in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, and is buried in Zion Bloom Cemetery in Vanlue, Hancock County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 134 & 354 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Sherman S. Conley Sr., son of Blackburn and Stella Adams Conley, was a laborer in the Van Lear, Kentucky, coal mines for many years, and later for the National Lime and Stone Company in Carey, Ohio, which is where he resided at the time of his death. He was born November 1, 1902 in Magoffin County, died March 13, 1986 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, and was buried in Zion Bloom Cemetery in Vanlue, Ohio. He was preceded in death by 1 son; 1 daughter; and 6 grandchildren. He was survived by his wife, June Conley, whom he married on April 27, 1921; 2 sons, Victor Conley (of Upper Sandusky) and Sherman Conley Jr. ((Vanlue); 2 daughters, Buretta (Harold) Caudill (Delaware, Ohio) and Anna Lee (Hansel) Caudill (Carey); 4 brothers, Floyd Conley (Plain City), Henry Conley (Sunbury, Ohio), Wayde Conley (Dayton, Ohio), and Wayne Conley (Falcon, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Betty (Dairl) Moreheart (Phoenix, Arizona) and Sina (Roscoe) Lewis (Staffordsville, Kentucky); 17 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sherman Conley was born November 1, 1903, and died in March of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Sherman S. Conley was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died March 13, 1986 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, at the age of 83. He was a coal miner and married at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, June Conley Conley (age 88), daughter of the late Harlan and Samantha May Conley, was a resident of Carey, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born February 3, 1905 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died August 30, 1993 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and was buried in Zion Bloom Cemetery in Vanlue, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman S. Conley, in March of 1986. She was survived by 2 daughters, Buretta Caudill (of Delaware, Ohio) and Anna L. Caudill (Carey); 1 brother, Bertie Conley (Warsaw, Indiana); 3 sisters, Beulah Salyer (Carey), Ruby Rice (Carey), and Anny Myrtle Carper (Carey); 17 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, June B. Conley was born February 3, 1905 , and died August 30, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, June B. Conley was born February 3, 1905 in Kentucky, and died August 30, 1993 in Wyandot Memorial Hospital in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, at the age of 88. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as May, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Sherman Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are June (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 25), Euretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Victor (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Anelee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), Sherman Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), and Elvine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Sherman Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a coal miner working for Consolidation Coal Company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are June (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 35), Victor (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 16), Anna Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lorraine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of SHERMAN CONLEY and JUNE CONLEY are:

    1. GEORGIA BURETTA CONLEY, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HAROLD CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgia B. Conley was born in Johnson County to Junie Conley.
    2. VICTOR R. CONLEY, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BAYES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Victor R. Conley was born in Johnson County to Jennie Conley.
    3. ANNA LEE CONLEY, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HANSEL CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Conley was born in Johnson County to Junie Conley.
    4. SHERMAN S. CONLEY JR., b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sherman Conley was born in Johnson County to Junie Conley.
    5. EVELYN LORRAINE CONLEY, b. 1930, Kentucky, m. RUSSELL BIDDEE.
    6. BILLY EUGENE CONLEY, b. January 23, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1980, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, m. CAROL PINKS.







LUNDY CONLEY, son of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born February 28, 1907 in Kentucky, and died December 12, 1968 in Richland County, Ohio. He married FRONA PENIX.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 137 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lundy Conley was born February 28, 1907, and died in December of 1968. He received his her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lundy Conley was born about 1907, and died December 12, 1968 in MedCentral Health System Mansfield in Richland County at the age of 61. He was divorced at the time of his death.

    The children of LUNDY CONLEY and FRONA PENIX are:

    1. TOM CONLEY.
    2. HOBERT CONLEY.







FLOYD CONLEY, son of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born February 17, 1909 in Kentucky, died May 12, 1989 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunbury Memorial Park in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio. He married JULIA NORA PENIX, daughter of NEHEMIAH "DEMAR" PENIX and REBECCA ANN RAMEY, about 1929. She was born March 16, 1913 in Kentucky, died October 15, 1982 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunbury Memorial Park in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 137 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Julia Nora Penix was the sister of Ora Penix, and of Dora Penix, who married Dewey Borders, son of Letha Francis Crace and Jesse Franklin Borders.

According to her death certificate, Rebecca Ann Ramey Penix died November 1, 1944 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from chronic Brights disease or nephritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 1, 1884, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Demair Penix, her parents as Linza Ramey (b. Lawrence County) and Cordellia Griffith (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Dora Borders [Dora Penix Borders] of Falcon, and the burial place as Borders Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nora Penix was born March 16, 1913 in Magoffin County to Rebecca Ramey.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Floyd and Julia Conley were both buried in Sunbury Memorial Park in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Floyd Conley was born February 17, 1909, and died May 12, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Plain City, Madison County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Floyd Conley was born February 17, 1909 in Kentucky, and died May 12, 1989 in Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Delaware County, at the age of 80. His father's surname is listed as Conley, and he was widowed at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia Conley was born March 16, 1913, and died in October of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Julia Conley was born about 1913 in Kentucky, and died October 15, 1982 in Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Delaware County, at the age of 69. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 71 (Blaine) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), De Mar Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in February 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 17), and Elza (son, born in October of 1899 in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Nehemiah Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 26), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Noah (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Nehemiah Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Bickan [Beckie] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26 [sic], Farmer (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Noah (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Juley (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Floyd Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Julie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Beckie Peanix is listed as the head of the household for house #167, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and she's 47 years old. Also listed are Ida M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Orie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Onie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 1940), Floyd Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a laborer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Julie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 26), Harold Lloyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Virginia Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Barbara Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Henry Carroll (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Billie Gene (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months). Julia's widowed mother is in house #59.

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Edgar Penix is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a new worker, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Noah (brother, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County in 1935, 5th grade education, age 32), Oria (sister, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ona (sister, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Becky (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 59).

    The children of FLOYD CONLEY and JULIA PENIX are:

    1. HAROLD LLOYD CONLEY, b. 1931, Kentucky.
    2. VIRGINIA RUTH CONLEY, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vergie Conley was born in Magoffin County to Julia Penix.
    3. BARBARA SUE CONLEY, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara S. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Julia Penix.
    4. HENRY CARROLL CONLEY, b. 1937, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PATTY LOU KEERAN.
    5. BILLIE JEAN CONLEY, b. 1939, Kentucky.
    6. MAY CONLEY.
    7. SANDRA CONLEY.
    8. MARY KATHLEEN "KAT" CONLEY, m. (1) GLEN H. BORROR, m. (2) CHARLES A. BEENER.

    (This information comes from Darren Borror, Tammy Conley Rehberg, and other sources)







ALONZO W. CRACE, son of PRISCILLA J. CONLEY and JASON F. CRACE, was born February 5, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 12, 1951 in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky. He married ORA (unknown last name). She was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and is buried in Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 133 & 154 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Lonzi Crace's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for his father, that he was single, and that he was born February 5, 1896 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Lonza Crace died April 13, 1951 in Mary Chiles Hosptital in Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, from cancer of the left lung. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 5, 1895, his occupation as farmer, his marital status as married, his parents as Jason Crace and Ciller Conley, the informant as Mrs. Ora Crace, the burial place as Lovely Cemetery in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and he was a veteran of World War I.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Lonze and Ora E. Crace were both buried in Lovely-Amburgey Cemetery in Jeffersonville, Montgomery County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 87-9 in Montgomery County, Kentucky (dated May 20, 1940), Lonzie Crase is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Montgomery County in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed is Ora (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Montgomery County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 35).







OLIVER THURMAN LEMASTER, son of FLOTELLA F. WHEELER and LEO FRANK LEMASTER, was born December 30, 1907 in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, died January 12, 1966 in Huntington, Wayne County, West Virginia, and is buried in Old Hood Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married (1) PHOEBE SUSAN "SUSAN" RAMEY, daughter of WILLIAM RAMEY and PHOEBE MOORE, about 1924. She was born about 1906 in Kentucky. He married (2) DELTA (unknown last name). She was born about 1914 in Kentucky. Susan Ramey married (2) (unknown first name) MUSSER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 133 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Phoeba Moore Ramey died September 15, 1929 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, from cardio renal [ink smudges - hard to read]. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as 1873, her marital status as widowed, her parents as James Moore (b. Lawrence County) and Perlina Thompson (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Enoch Wheeler of Blaine, Kentucky, and the burial place as William Ramey Cemetery.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Oliver T. Lemaster lived from December 30, 1907 to January 12, 1966, and was buried in Old Hood Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky. His headstone also shows that he served in World War II. Old Hood Cemetery is located in Lawrence Cemetery close to the Johnson County border.

According to his obituary, Thurman Lemaster (age 59), son of Leo F. and Flo Wheeler Lemaster, was a resident of Chandlerville at the time of his death. He was born December 30, 1907 in Charleston, Illinois, died January 12, 1966 in Veterans Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, and was buried in the church cemetery. He was survived by a son, Leon Lemaster (of Norfolk, Virginia); 1 daughter, Cathy Lynn Lemaster (Webster Springs, West Virginia), 4 brothers, Loran Lemaster (Chandlerville), Leroy Lemaster (Lexington), Paul Lemaster (Versailles, Kentucky), and Francis M. Lemaster (Richmond, Virginia); 3 sisters, Mrs. Forest Lemaster (Jackson, Ohio), Mrs. Mitchell Caudill (Chandlerville), and Mrs. Fred Baker (Versailles); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Oliver T. Lemaster, son of Leo Lemaster and Florence Wheeler died January 12, 1966 in Wayne County.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 99 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), William Ramey is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Pheba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 37), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Haley M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Isaac F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Pheba S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 133 (Blaine) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Willie Ramey 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 62 years old. Also listed are Phoeba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Hala (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Isaac F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Phoeba Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Benjamin F. Ramey (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 82).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 25-73 (Columbus) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated April 9, 1930), Oliver T. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for family #141 in dwelling 267 1/2, he's a taxi driver, born in Illinois, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24), Oliver T. Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 4), and Harold E. (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 36-11 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23 & 24, 1940), Oliver Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's an udertaker, born in Illinois, he was living in Paintsville, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 32 years old. Also listed is Delta (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Knott County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 26).

On page 48 of the 1940 census for District 25-54A (Prairie Township) in Franklin County, Ohio (undated), Susan Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #498, he's doing housework for a private family, divorced, born in Kentucky, she was living in Chandlerville, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, she has 1 year of high school, and she's 34 years old. She's living by herself.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 58-14 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 2 & 3, 1940), Leo F. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #165, 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 60 years old. Also listed are Flotella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51), Paul (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 22), Neva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Wilma Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Thurman Lemaster Jr. (grandson, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14), Harold E. Lemaster (grandson, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 14), and Alpha Leon Lemaster (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 5).

    The children of OLIVER LEMASTER and SUSAN RAMEY are:

    1. OLIVER THURMAN LEMASTER JR., b. 1926, Ohio.
    2. HAROLD E. LEMASTER, b. December 1, 1928, Worthington, Franklin County, Ohio, D. nOVEMBER 13, 1954, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ANNA LEE HARRIS.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Harold E. Lemaster (age 25), son of Thurman Lemaster of Beckley, West Virginia, and Sarah Ramey Musser of Dayton, Ohio, was a truck driver for Ohio Motor Lines of Dayton, and had been a resident of Winifred, Kentucky, up until 3 years prior to his death, when he moved to Dayton. He was born December 1, 1928 in Worthington, Ohio, died November 13, 1954 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton, and was buried in Old Hood Church Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his wife, Anna Lee Harris Lemaster; 1 son, Michael Lemaster (at home); 2 brothers, Oliver Thurman Lemaster (U.S. Navy) and Olvey Leon Lemaster; 1 half-sister, Kathy Lynn Lemaster; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Leo Lemaster (of Winifred). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. OLVEY LEON LEMASTER, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Olvey L. Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Phebey Ramey.

    The child of OLIVER LEMASTER and (unknown) is:

    1. CATHY LYNN LEMASTER.







WAYNE FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born May 5, 1922 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died July 20, 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) BLANCHE MERIDITH SALYER. She was born November 1, 1922, and died in June of 1984 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (2) IVAL SPARKS, daughter of POWELL SPARKS and OLLIE MURRAY, on May 4, 1991 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Ival Sparks married (1) HARRY B. LEMASTER. She married (2) CURTIS MCKENZIE. She married (3) (unknown first name) BLEVINS. Wayne Conley was her 4th husband.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 138 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ival Sparks was born February 20, 1916 in Johnson County to Ollie Murry.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Wayne F. Conley, age 69, married Ival Blevins, age 75, in Johnson County on May 4, 1991. His previous marriage ended by death and her's by annulment.

According to U.S. Army enlistment record transcripts, Wayne F. Conley (b. 1922) of Magoffin County, Kentucky, enlisted on September 29, 1942 in Huntington West, Virginia, as a private. He was single with no dependents, he had a grammar school education, he was a farm hand, he was 65 inches tall, and he weighed 132 pounds.

According to his obituary, Wayne Conley, son of Luke P. Blackburn Conley and Stella Adams Conley, was born May 5, 1922 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died July 20, 1999 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Ivel Sparks Conley; 5 step-sons, Roger Sparks, Jimmy Sparks [James David Sparks], Walter Lemaster [Walter Allen Lemaster], Bill Lemaster [Billy Eugene Lemaster], and Cecil Lemaster [Cecil Ray Lemaster]; 4 daughters, Addie Lee Burchett, Sharon Burchett, Nadine Pennington, and Dorothy Cassidy; step-daughter Wanda McCoy; and sister Betty Moorchart. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wayne F. Conley died July 20, 1999 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, at the age of 77.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Blanche Conley was born November 1, 1922, and died in June of 1984. She received her Social Security cardin 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Blanche S. Conley died June 5, 1984 in Magoffin County, at the age of 61.

According to her obituary, Ival Sparks Conley, daughter of the late Powell and Ollie Murray Sparks, was born February 20, 1916 in Johnson County, died February 26, 2009 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and is buried in the Sparks Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Conley, and survived by 5 sons, Roger Sparks (of Sitka), James David Sparks (of Watertown, Tennessee), Walter Lemaster (of Lebanon, Tennessee), Cecil Lemaster (of Cherokee, Alabama), and Bill Lemaster (of Mt. Joliet, Tennessee); 1 daughter, Wanda McCoy (of Pikeville, Kentucky); 1 brother, Hollis Sparks (of Sitka); 4 sisters, Inis Corgin, Flora Davis, Gusta Sparks, and Geneva Chapman (all of Sunbury, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ival Conley was born February 20, 1916, and died February 26, 2009. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    The children of WAYNE CONLEY and BLANCHE SALYER are:

    1. ADDIE LEE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LLOYD THOMAS BURCHETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Addie L. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Salyer.
    2. GARY FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. February 18, 1949, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 1949.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garry F. Conley was born February 18, 1949 in Magoffin County to Blanch Salyers.
    3. BERNADETTE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PHILLIP DEAN SPRADLIN, son of HANNAH ALMA "ALMA" BALDWIN and KAREY "KAY" SPRADLIN. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burnedette Conley was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Salyer.
    4. DARRELL C. CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. REDIA FAY SLONE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darrell C. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Salyers.
    5. NADINE CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND PENNINGTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nadine Conley was born in Magoffin County to Blanche Salyers.
    6. SHARON ANN CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GILBERT BURCHETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nadine Conley was born in Magoffin County to Blanch Salyer.
    7. DOROTHY CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) CASSIDY.







DOROTHY MAE CONLEY, daughter of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born April 24, 1924 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died August 22, 1979 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married JOHN RICH.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 138 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dortha M. Conley was born April 24, 1925 in Magoffin County to Stella Adams.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy Rich was born April 24, 1925, and died in August of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Sunbury, Delaware County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dorothy M. Rich was born about 1925 in Kentucky, and died August 22, 1979 in Doctors Hospital-North in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 54. She was married at the time of her death.

    The children of DOROTHY CONLEY and JOHN RICH are:

    1. ERMIA RICH.
    2. JOHN RICH JR.
    3. ALICE RICH.







BETTY JOSEPHINE CONLEY, daughter of LUKE P. BLACKBURN "BLACKBURN" CONLEY and STELLA ADAMS, was born about 1928 in Kentucky. She married DARYL MOREHEART.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 138 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of BETTY CONLEY and DARYL MOREHEART are:

    1. DARYL MOREHEART JR.
    2. BRENDA MOREHEART.







HARRISON B. CONLEY, son of WALLACE B. CONLEY and AMANDA REED, was born in October of 1867 in Kentucky, and died October 13, 1953 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) ARMILDA ROARK, daughter of MINERVA ROARK, October 30, 1891 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born about 1865 in Kentucky, and died September 20, 1898. He married (2) CORDELIA FOSTER, daughter of MANERVA JANE FOSTER and (unknown), May 2, 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, and died about 1905 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 139 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Harrison Conley b. 1867 d. 1965 m. 1. 30 Oct 1891 at home of Manervia Roark to Armilda Roark b. 1865 d. 1898. Witnesses to the marriage: John Proffitt and Ephraim Helton," and "Harrison Conley m. 2. on 2 May 1902 at the home of Miles Foster to Cordelia Foster. Wit: Taylor Bailey & Coon Conley. Smith Adams was the minister."

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, H. B. Conley married Armilda Roark on October 30, 1891 in Magoffin County at the home of Minerva Roark. The witnesses were John Proffit and Ephraim Helton, and the minister was L. F. Caudill.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, H. B. Conley married Cordelia Foster on May 2, 1902 in Magoffin County at the home of Miles Foster. The witnesses were Taylor Bailey and Coon Conley, and the minister was Smith Adams.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harrison B. Conley died October 13, 1953 in Magoffin County at the age of 85.

On page 11 of the 1870 census for Precinct 3 in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1870), Armilda Roark and her mother are found living in the home of her uncle. Jessee Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 25), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 3), Armelda (born in Kentucky, age 7 months [hard to read]), Manerva Roark (born in Kentucky, age 25), William Roark (born in Kentucky, age 6), Armelda Roark (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elizabeth Roark (born in Kentucky, age 65).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Rock House) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), Manerva Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #109, she's keeping house, single [not divorced, not widowed], born in Kentucky, and she's 30 years old. Also listed are Araminda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Harrison Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #466, he's a farmer, widowed, born in October of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Evert (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Herbert (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Rosana Roark (step-daughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13 [1886?]). They are living next to Harrison's parents.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Harris B. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Everitt (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Harrison is found living with his cousin Joseph Edmond Conley. Edmond J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #126, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), and Harson B. (cousin, farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Edmond Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 64), Ogie [no last name is listed] (sister-in-law, single, post master, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), and H. B. [no last name is listed).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Joseph E. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Sarah Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 68), Olgie Lee Williams (sister-in-law, single, post office clerk, born in Kentucky, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 60), and (cousin, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 74).

    The children of HARRISON CONLEY and ARMILDA ROARK are:

    1. EVERETT L. CONLEY, b. August 8, 1892, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 25, 1973, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NANCY MCINTOSH.
    2. HERBERT C. CONLEY, b. May 8, 1895, Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 15, 1983, York, York County, Pennsylvania, buried in York County, Pennsylvania, m. BEULAH HORTON.
    3. LUCY CONLEY.
      Notes: The fact that Harrison Conley and Armilda Roark had a daughter named Lucy comes from the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. No other evidence could be found.







EVERETT L. CONLEY, son of HARRISON B. CONLEY and ARMILDA ROARK, was born August 8, 1892 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died January 25, 1973 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married NANCY MCINTOSH, daughter of BENJAMIN MCINTOSH and MARY "MOLLIE" JORDAN, about 1926. She was born March 11, 1906 in Kentucky, died December 11, 1979 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Williams Cemetery in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 139 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ben McIntosh married Mary Jordan on December 22, 1903 in Magoffin County at the home of Samuel Cole. the witnesses were Wiley Joseph and Samuel Cole, and the minister was John Bailey.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ollie J. McIntosh was born March 3, 1912 in Magoffin County to Nallie Jardon, and Nathan McIntosh was born June 8, 1914 in Magoffin County to Molli Jordan.

When Everett L. Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Falcon, Magoffin County, that he was single, that he served for 10 days as a private in the Kentucky National Guard (2nd Infantry) before being rejected, and that he was born August 8, 1892 in Falcon, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Everette Conley was born August 8, 1892, and died in January of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy Conley was born March 11, 1906, and died in December of 1979. Her last residence was in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nancy L. Conley died December 11, 1979 in Greenup County at the age of 73. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Bennie McIntosh is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Oney (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Nancy McIntosh (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 60).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Patrick) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Ben McIntosh is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Nanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nathen (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months). They are living next to Mary Jordan's parents, Robert (b. Kentucky, age 75), and Oma (b. Kentucky, age 77) Jordan.

On page 39 of the 1920 census for District 124 (Lawton) in Comanche County, Oklahoma (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Everett Conley is found living in the home of his uncle. William Maley Roark is listed as the head of the household for house #310, he's a teacher, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sarah S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Genevieva (daughter, born in Arkansas, age 13), Teddy Taft (son, born in Arkansas, age 12), and Everett L. Conley (nephew, single, carpenter's helper, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Everet Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 23), Maxine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Everett Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a truck driver for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 32), Maxine J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Roy Baxter (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John Wallace (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mayoto Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Benjamin F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The children of EVERETT CONLEY and NANCY MCINTOSH are:

    1. JEWELL MAXINE CONLEY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. LAWRENCE WATTS.
    2. BILLY DON CONLEY, b. May 17, 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1937.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie D. Conley was born May 17, 1930 in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.
    3. ROY BAXTER CONLEY, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARGIE CASTLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy B. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.
    4. JOHN WALLACE CONLEY, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DORIS BOWSER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John W. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.
    5. MAYOTA SUE CONLEY, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. PHILLIP FERDINAND RIZER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mayata S. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Nannie McIntosh.
    6. BENJAMIN HARRISON CONLEY, b. 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. BEULAH RAE CLARK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ben H. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.
    7. CLYDE CALVIN CONLEY, b. January 4, 1942, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1943, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Mashfork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Conley was born January 4, 1942 in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.
      According to his death certificate, Clyde Calvin Conley died April 10, 1943 in Salyersville from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birth date is listed as January 4, 1942, his parents as Everett L. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Nancy McIntosh (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Everett L. Conley of Salyersville.
    8. TEDDY EVERETT CONLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ALBERTA SUE DUNKEL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Teddy E. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Nancy McIntosh.







HERBERT C. CONLEY, son of HARRISON B. CONLEY and ARMILDA ROARK, was born May 8, 1895 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 15, 1983 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Saint Paul's Church Cemetery in York County, Pennsylvania. He married BEULAH HORTON. She was born October 22, 1894, died in November of 1978 in York, York County, Pennsylvania, and is buried in Saint Paul's Church Cemetery in York County, Pennsylvania.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 139 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Herbert Conley was born in 1895, died December 15, "1893," and married Beulah Horton. No luck was had finding them in the census reports, but there is a Kentucky birth record transcript of a Herbet C. Conley who was born February 2, 1923 in Jefferson County to a Beulah Hardon.

When Herbert Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer in the Whitaker Glessner Co. steel mill in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he was single, and that he was born May 8, 1895 in Falcon, Magoffin County. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Herbert enlisted in the Army on August 9, 1917 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and was honorably discharged July 5, 1919.

When Herbert Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Wyoming County, West Virginia, he stated that he was employed by the Carter Coal Company in Caretta, West Virginia, that his closest relative was Mrs. Herbert Conley of West Virginia, and that he was born May 8, 1895 in Falcon, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 140 pounds, and he had black eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Herbert C. Conley lived from May 8, 1895 to December 15, 1983, and was buried in Saint Paul's Wolf's Evangelical Covenant Cemetery in York County, Pennsylvania, and that Beulah H. Conley lived from October 22, 1894 to November 7, 1978, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Herbert Conley was born May 8, 1895, and died in December of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in York, York County, Pennsylvania.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beulah Conley was born October 22, 1894, and died in November of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in North Carolina or West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in York, York County, Pennsylvania.

    The children of HERBERT CONLEY and BEULAH HORTON are:

    1. HERBERT CONLEY JR.
    2. BETTY CONLEY.
    3. RUTH CONLEY.
    4. NAOMA CONLEY.







ROBERT CLAY WHEELER, son of LAFAYETTE MARION WHEELER and ERIE RICE, was born April 19, 1926 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, died January 15, 2010 in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) ILENE WILLIS. He married (2) SUE ELAM YATES. He married (3) ZELMA CONLEY. Zelma Conley married (1) JAMES D. RUDD

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 134 & 188 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert C. Wheeler was born April 19, 1926 in Boyd County to Erie Rice.

According to his obituary, Robert Clay "Bob" Wheeler (age83), son of the late Lafayette Marion and Erie Rice Wheeler, was a pipe fitter, a U.S. Marine World War II Veteran, and a resident of Salyersville at the time of his death. He was born April 19, 1926 in Ashland, died January 15, 2010 in Okeechobee, Florida, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Wayne Wheeler , Marshall Wheeler, Paul Wheeler, and L. M. Wheeler; and 1 sister, Mable Arnett. He was survived by his wife, Zelma Conley Wheeler (of Salyersville); 1 son, Robert Wayne Wheeler (Frankfort, Kentucky), 2 daughters, Norma Jean McCarty (Citra, Florida) and Connie Rose Rice (Hager Hill); 1 step-son, Darren Rudd (Salyersville); 3 step-daughters, Sheila Huff (Salyersville), Charlotte Green (Salyersville), and Cheryl Salyer (Royalton); 1 brother, Francis Wheeler; 1 sister, Josephine Cabbe (Lady Lake, Florida); 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of ROBERT WHEELER and ILENE WILLIS are:

    1. NORMA JEAN WHEELER, m. (1) JACK ANDERSON, m. (2) (unknown first name) MCCARTY.
    2. CONNIE ROSE WHEELER, m. (unknown first name) RICE.

    The child of ROBERT WHEELER and SUE ELAM YATES is:

    1. PAULA WHEELER.

    The child of ROBERT WHEELER and ZELMA CONLEY is:

    1. ROBERT WAYNE WHEELER.







JUNE CONLEY, daughter of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born April 1, 1916 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married VESTER PATRICK, son of REUBEN LEE PATRICK and MARTHA ADAMS. He was born April 12, 1912 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 20, 2001 in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. According to that book, "June Conley b. 1 Apr 1916 m. Vester Patrick son of Ruben and Martha Adams Patrick."

Vester Patrick was the brother of Cora Patrick.

According to his death certificate, Ruben L. Patrick died January 16, 1944 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as October 31, 1864, his marital status as married, his wife as Martha Adams, his occupation as carpenter, his parents as Wilson Patrick (b. Magoffin County) and Parenta McFarland (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Vester Patrick of Salyersville, and the burial place as Bailey Cemetery in Salyersville.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vester Patrick was born April 12, 1912 in Magoffin County to Martha Davis.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vester Patrick was born April 12, 1912, and died May 20, 2001. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, June Conley was born April 1, 1916 in Magoffin County to Trennie Cooper.

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Rube Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a house carpenter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Maxmin (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Melburn (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Vester (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 33-27 (Marion Township) in Hardin County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Reuben Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a house carpenter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, first married at age 19, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 60), and Vess (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Vestor Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #278, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are June (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 24), Edward Julian (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Virginia Lois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Amelia Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

    The children of JUNE CONLEY and VESTER PATRICK are:

    1. EDWARD JULIAN PATRICK, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. BARBARA TACKETT.
    2. VIRGINIA LOIS PATRICK, b. 1938, Kentucky, m. WENDELL POWERS.
    3. AMELIA MAE PATRICK, b. 1939, Kentucky, m. CHARLES CRAFT.
    4. TED PATRICK, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).
    5. MIKE PATRICK, m. CATHY (unknown last name).







TRIXIE CONLEY, daughter of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born November 18, 1919 in Kentucky. She married (1) BYRON PUCKETT. She married (2) MITCHELL LOUIS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of TRIXIE CONLEY and BYRON PUCKETT are:

    1. JOHN W. PUCKETT, m. JEAN (unknown last name).
    2. JAMES PUCKETT, m. PENNY (unknown last name).
    3. ALENE PUCKETT, m. FRANK PHILLIPS.
    4. PHYLLIS PUCKETT, m. WALT COLE.
    5. JUDY PUCKETT, m. PETE RHODES.
    6. RICHARD PUCKETT.







RUSSELL CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1922 in Kentucky, and died November 13, 1983. He married PAT SMITH.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of RUSSELL CONLEY and PAT SMITH are:

    1. MILDRED CONLEY.
    2. MAY CONLEY, m. JOHN AULT.
    3. BOBBY CONLEY, m. MARIE (unknown last name).







JULIE CONLEY, daughter of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1924 in Kentucky. She married BUNK COOPER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of JULIE CONLEY and BUNK COOPER is:

    1. IRENE COOPER, m. BUTCH SHEPHERD.







BESSIE CONLEY, daughter of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1925 in Kentucky. She married DEAN ENHART.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 140 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of BESSIE CONLEY and DEAN ENHART is:

    1. JAMES ENHART, m. ELLEN (unknown last name).







WILL PRESS CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1927 in Kentucky. He married DOROTHY PUCKETT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 164 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of WILL PRESS CONLEY and DOROTHY PUCKETT are:

    1. BRENDA CONLEY, m. ROBERT RAINES.
    2. WILMA CONLEY.
    3. BILL CONLEY, m. KAREN (unknown last name).
    4. RICKY CONLEY, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).
    5. JANET CONLEY, m. NOBLE RISNER.
    6. ELBIE V. CONLEY.
    7. JOHN PUCKETT.
      Notes: John Puckett was Doris Puckett's brother but she raised him as one of her own.







ROBERT L. CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born June 15, 1928 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died March 15, 1987 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. He married MILDRED LOUISE "MITZI" COCHRAN, daughter of ANDREW BENSON COCHRAN and LAVINA ADELE HENDERSON. .

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Mitzi Cochran first married a Samuel Edward MacLain on February 14, 1941 in Fulton County, Indiana.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert L. Conley was born June 15, 1928 in Magoffin County to Trennie Cooper.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert L. Conley was born June 15, 1928, and died March 15, 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.

    The child of ROBERT CONLEY and MITZI COCHRAN is:

    1. DANNY JOE CONLEY, m. (1) LUCINDA SHIMKUS, m. (2) MARY KAIRTA HICKS.

    (This information comes from Cynthia Cochran Scheuer Jones and other sources)







WALTER CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born 1930 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married MARILYN (unknown last name).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Conley was born in Magoffin County to Trinie Cooper.

    The children of WALTER CONLEY and MARILYN (unknown last name) are:

    1. WALKER CONLEY, m. GLORIA (unknown last name).
    2. KENT CONLEY, m. TAMMY (unknown last name).
    3. KEITH CONLEY.
    4. BECKIE CONLEY.







FORREST CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born October 12, 1932 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died November 29, 2008 in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio. He married SUE (unknown last name).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Forest Conley was born October 12, 1932 in Magoffin County to Trinnie Cooper.

According to his obituary, Forrest Conley (age 76), of Wheelersburg, Ohio, died Saturday November 29, 2008 at the River Bend House.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Conley, Delan, Fla., and Mark Conley, Ashland, Ky.; one daughter, Angela Nibert, Sarasota, Fla.; four brothers, Wheeler Conley, Rochester, Wade Conley, Kewanna, William Conley, Salyersville, Ky., and Bernie Conley Jr., Illinois; and a sister, Julie Patrick, Illinois.
A graveside service was Monday. Brant Funeral Home, Sciotoville, Ohio, handled arrangements.

    The children of FORREST CONLEY and SUE (unknown last name) are:

    1. MICHAEL CONLEY, m. KIM (unknown last name).
    2. ANGELA CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) NIBERT.
    3. MARK CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda and other sources)







WHEELER CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1935 in Kentucky. He married VADA SHEPHERD, daughter of KELLY SHEPHERD and SALLY SHEPHERD, in 1956 in Athens, Fulton County, Indiana. She was born August 27, 1938 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, died August 1, 2009 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, and is buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 140 and 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her obituary, Vada Shepherd Conley (age 70), daughter of the late Kelly and Sally (Shepherd) Shepherd, was born August 27, 1938 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, died August 1, 2009 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Rochester, Indiana. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jenny Lynn Conley; and all of her brothers and sisters. She was survived by her husband, Wheeler Conley, whom she married in Athens, Indiana in 1956. She was also survived by 4 sons, Terry Conley (of Rochester, Indiana), Timothy Conley (Rochester), Bart and wife Trena Conley (Rochester), and Matthew Conley (Rochester); 2 daughters, Priscilla and husband Jimmy Nash (Warsaw, Indiana) and Cheryl and husband Dan (Monterey, Indiana); 15 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

    The children of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD are:

    1. TERRY CONLEY, m. BEVERLY (unknown last name).
    2. PRISCILLA CONLEY, m. (1) LEE REDINGER, m. (2) JIMMY NASH.
    3. TIMOTHY CONLEY.
    4. CHERYL CONLEY, m. DAN FELDA.
    5. BART CONLEY, m. (1) DELLA (unknown last name), m. (2) TRENA (unknown last name).
    6. MATTHEW CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda and other sources)







WADE CONLEY, son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born about 1936 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married MAXINE JACKSON, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN JACKSON and OCIE STANLEY. She was born about 1934 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wade Conley was born in Magoffin County to Trinnie Cooper.

    The children of WADE CONLEY and MAXINE JACKSON are:

    1. TAMMY CONLEY.
    2. MELODY CONLEY, m. DAN PINE.
    3. JOSEPH CONLEY, m. CINDY GUESS.
    4. TROY CONLEY, m. MELISSA (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer and other sources)







BERNIE CONLEY JR., son of BERNIE C. CONLEY and TRINNIE ETHEL COOPER, was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married CATHY (unknown last name).

Notes: Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 and 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bernie J. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Trinie Cooper.

    The children of BERNIE CONLEY and CATHY (unknown last name) are:

    1. JACK ALLEN CONLEY.
    2. BERNIDENE CONLEY.
    3. DANNY CONLEY.
    4. BERNIE CONLEY III.
    5. CARRIE CONLEY.







CARRIE CONLEY, daughter of SARAH JANE PENIX and MASON CONLEY, was born March 3, 1895 in Kentucky, and died November 9, 1981 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married BENJAMIN F. CAUDILL, son of ABEL CAUDILL and ELIZABETH BAILEY, about 1917. He was born January 18, 1896 in Kentucky, and died February 4, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Virgil Caudill who was born in 1922 in Magoffin County to a Carrie Conly. There was also a Cecil Caudill born in 1923 to a Carrie Conley, and a Frona Caudill born in 1927 in Magoffin County to a Carrie Conley.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carrie Caudill was born March 3, 1895, and died in November of 1981. Her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Carrie Caudill died November 9, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 86. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ben Caudill was born January 18, 1895 in Kentucky (although the 1900 census shows him being born in January of 1896), and died in February of 1963.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ben F. Caudill died February 4, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 67. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Ben Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months). They are living close to Ben's parents.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Ben Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #293, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 36), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Janie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Charles Caudill (uncle, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 77-5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Ben Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's working a pick and shovel for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade eductation, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Carrie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 45), Janie (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 19), and Shirley Em Caudill [hard to read] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of CARRIE CONLEY and BEN CAUDILL are:

    1. OMA CAUDILL, b. April 12, 1918, Kentucky, m. JOHN REED.
    2. JANIE CAUDILL, b. 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. TONY LABRETTA.
    3. LEONA CAUDILL, b. May 7, 1930, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 7, 1930, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leona Caudill was born May 7, 1930 in Magoffin County to Carrie Conley.
      According to her death certificate, Leona Caudill was stillborn in State Road Fork, and was buried in the Penix Cemetery on May 7, 1930. Her birth date is listed as June 7, 1930, which was an obvious mistake. Her parents are listed as Ben Caudill (b. Kentucky) and Carie Conley (b. Kentucky).







OMA CAUDILL, daughter of CARRIE CONLEY and BENJAMIN F. CAUDILL, was born April 12, 1918 in Kentucky. She married JOHN REED.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of OMA CAUDILL and JOHN REED are:

    1. PAUL REED, m. OVALINE SMITH, daughter of WOODROW SMITH and (unknown).
    2. JIMMIE REED, m. MARY BOUGISKIE.
    3. LINDA REED, m. M. PAUL BUSSEY, son of ROBERT BUSSEY and (unknown).
    4. BILLY JOE REED, m. WILDA HUSSEY, daughter of GRAHAM HUSSEY and (unknown).







JANIE CAUDILL, daughter of CARRIE CONLEY and BENJAMIN F. CAUDILL, was born about 1920 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, She married TONY LABRETTA.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janie Caudill was born in Magoffin County to Carrie Conley.

    The children of JANIE CAUDILL and TONY LABRETTA are:

    1. SHIRLEY LABRETTA.
    2. PATSY LABRETTA.
    3. SUSIE LABRETTA.







MARTHA CONLEY, daughter of SARAH JANE PENIX and MASON CONLEY, was born August 20, 1897 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died December 17, 1983 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. She married GUS CONLEY, son of CHARLOTTE HANNAH and JAMES WALTER CONLEY, about 1927. He was born August 5, 1907 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 16, 1984 in Grand Bay, Mobile County, Alabama.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 141 & 165 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Martha Conley was born August 20, 1897, and died in December of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1957/58 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gussie Conley was born August 5, 1907, and died in November of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Grand Bay, Mobile County, Alabama.

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Gus Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's not employed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 31), and Otis (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 57 of the 1940 census for District 73-23 (Rush) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 23, 1940), Gussie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #540, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he was living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 44), Oval (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ottis (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Austin (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Arbie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Francis Jean (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

    The children of MARTHA CONLEY and GUS CONLEY are:

    1. OVAL CONLEY, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    2. OTIS CONLEY, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oddis Conley was born in Magoffin County to Martha Conley.
    3. AUSTIN CONLEY, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Austin Conley was born in Magoffin County to Martha Conley.
    4. ARBIE CONLEY, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    5. JANE CONLEY, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    6. FRANCIS JEAN CONLEY, b. 1939, Kentucky.







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