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ANDREW JACKSON BLAIR, son of SUSANNAH CONLEY and JOHN PYRTLE BLAIR, was born in March of 1840 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died after 1920. He married MAHALA PELPHREY, daughter of SARAH ANN HITCHCOCK and DANIEL PELPHREY, about 1868. She was born in April of 1854 in Fishtrap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Andrew J. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #299, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mala (wife, born in Kentucky, age 27), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sarah A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Daniel W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jilson P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Andrew Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's a farmer, born in March of 1840 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Mahaley (wife, born in April of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 46), John (son, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1870 in Kentucky, age 29), Patrick (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Artie (daughter, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), and Emme (daughter, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Andrew J. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are John M. (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 42), Artie M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 29), Minnie Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Crate Blair (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 34 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Charlie Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #337, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Jessie May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lonie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Andrew J. Blair (uncle, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 80).

    The children of ANDREW BLAIR and MAHALA PELPHREY are:

    1. JOHN MILTON BLAIR, b. September 1870, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 14, 1946, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) DICY JANE SALYER, m. (2) NEVA VANHOOSE.
    2. SARAH A. BLAIR, b. July 31, 1872, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 4, 1943, Johnson County, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELKANAH "CANEY" WEBB.
    3. DANIEL W. BLAIR, b. January 1, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1950, Tram, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Tram, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) LENA LEOTA ESTEP, m. (2) MARGARET A. "MAGGIE" RIDDLE.
    4. JILSON PATRICK "PATRICK" BLAIR, b. June 2, 1878, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1953, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) GRACE CONLEY, m. (2) MARTHA JANE CONLEY, m. (3) OPAL MAY STANLEY.
    5. ARTIE M. BLAIR, b. August 1882, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1914, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ENOCH SPEARS, m. (2) GRANT HITCHCOCK.






DONNA LEE BROWN, daughter of LEE BURNS BROWN and CLARICE WATSON, married (1) HAROLD E. KNOWLTON. She married (2) RALPH GRANT KUSKYE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 121 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of DONNA BROWN and HAROLD KNOWLTON are:

    1. DANIEL L. KNOWLTON, m. MARIA ANN NUNEMAKER.
    2. RYAN EUGENE KNOWLTON, m. JENNIFER MARIE SOUSLEY.

    The child of DONNA BROWN and RALPH KUSKYE is:

    1. NICOLE RENEE KUSKYE.

    (This information comes from Daniel L. Knowlton and other sources)






DANIEL L. KNOWLTON, son of DONNA LEE BROWN and HAROLD E. KNOWLTON, married MARIA ANN NUNEMAKER.

    The child of DANIEL KNOWLTON and MARIA NUNEMAKER is:

    1. IAN ROSS KNOWLTON.

    (This information comes from Daniel L. Knowlton)






RYAN EUGENE KNOWLTON, son of DONNA LEE BROWN and HAROLD E. KNOWLTON, married JENNIFER MARIE SOUSLEY.

    The children of RYAN KNOWLTON and JENNIFER SOUSLEY are:

    1. JOSHUA DAVID KNOWLTON.
    2. EMMA ROSE KNOWLTON.

    (This information comes from Daniel L. Knowlton)






ANISSA ROSE BROWN, daughter of LEE BURNS BROWN and CLARICE WATSON, married (1) GREGORY AUSTIN. She married (2) ROBERT WOLFE.

    The child of ANISSA BROWN and GREGORY AUSTIN is:

    1. ALEX GREGORY AUSTIN.

    (This information comes from Daniel L. Knowlton and other sources)






SHERRY LEA JOHNSON, daughter of BILLY WAYNE JOHNSON and RUBY CASTLE, married WALTER KINSMAN.

    The children of SHERRY JOHNSON and (unknown first name) GREEN are:

    1. LAURA LEA GREEN.
    2. KAYCEE CARLEEN GREEN.

    (This information comes from Claydene Johnson Hass, Amy Johnson, and other sources)






JENNIFER LYNN PERKINS daughter of JANET LYNN CONLEY and DAVID PERKINS, married CAREY SANDERS.

    The children of JENNIFER PERKINS and CAREY SANDERS are:

    1. MARI OLIVIA SANDERS.
    2. LIBBY SANDERS.






MOURNING ALLEN, daughter of BAILEY ALLEN and NANCY GWYNN, was born about 1832 in Virginia. She met COLEMAN MEYERS. He was born in 1836 and died in 1916.

Notes: Coleman Meyers was a slave and was quite popular for his egg nog, which was in great demand at holiday time.

    The children of MOURNING ALLEN and COLEMAN MEYERS are:

    1. MARTHA ALLEN, b. 1860.
    2. CLARA ALLEN, b. 1862.
    3. NANCY A. ALLEN, b. 1867, Carroll County, Virginia, m. JOHN JACKSON GUYNN.

    (This information comes from Ron Hall, Ann Gallagher, and other sources)






NANCY A. ALLEN, daughter of MOURNING ALLEN and COLEMAN MEYERS, was born about 1867 in Carroll County, Virginia, and died in Carroll County, Virginia at the Gabe Franklin Homeplace in Piper's Gap. She met (unknown if married) JOHN JACKSON GUYNN, son of MARIAH JANE AYERS and AARON GUYNN. He was born about 1847 in Carroll County, Virginia, and died about 1923 in Carroll County, Virginia. He married (2) NANCY BURCHAM, daughter of WILLIAM BURCHAM and ELIZABETH (unknown last name), September 1, 1866 in Carroll County, Virginia. She was born about 1846.

Notes: John Guynn served as a private in the 29th Va, Co. E. He drew a pension from at least 1909 until his death.

    The children of NANCY ALLEN and JOHN GUYNN are:

    1. ELLA ALLEN, b. June 14, 1899, Carroll County, Virginia, d. May 16, 1977, Carroll County, Virginia.
    2. WILLIAM E. ALLEN, b. March 14, 1904, d. June 5, 1954.

    The children of JOHN GUYNN and NANCY BURCHAM are:

    1. ELLIS JACKSON GUYNN, b. September 16, 1867, Carroll County, Virginia, d. November 3, 1952, Carroll County, Virginia, m. (1) ELIZABETH HAYNES, daughter of SAMUEL HAYNES and JESTIN JONES, October 3, 1887, Carroll County, Virginia. She was b. 1872, Carroll County, Virginia. He m. (2) ELIZA JANE BRANSON, daughter of JOHN BRANSON and HULDA AYERS, January 28, 1900, Carroll County, Virginia.
    2. ELLIOTT W. GUYNN, b. 1875, Carroll County, Virginia, m. REBECCA ELIZABETH MCMILLAN, daughter of MARTHA MCMILLAN, May 21, 1891, Carroll County, Virginia. She was b. 1880, Carroll County, Virginia.

    (This information comes from Ron Hall, Ann Gallagher, and other sources)






THOMAS AYERS, son of THOMAS AYERS and BARBARY (unknown last name), was born about 1765 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He married ROSIE JONES.

    The children of THOMAS AYERS and ROSIE JONES are:

    1. THOMAS WILLIAM AYERS, b. 1790.
    2. MARIAH JANE AYERS, b. 1815, d. after 1880, m. AARON GUYNN.

    (This information comes from Ron Hall and other sources)






MARIAH JANE AYERS, daughter of THOMAS AYERS and ROSIE JONES, was born about 1815, and died after 1880. She married AARON GUYNN, son of JOHN GUYNN and LUCY MCMILLAN, June 5, 1853 in Surry County, North Carolina. He was born about 1814 in Patrick County, Virginia, and died September 27, 1899 in Carroll County, Virginia.

    The children of MARIAH AYERS and AARON GUYNN are:

    1. GENETTA GUYNN, m. (1) GREENBERRY TATE, son of LEVI TATE and ELIZABETH (unknown last name), December 13, 1877, Carroll County, Virginia. He was b. 1856, Virginia. She m. (2) CALEB FRANKLIN TATE, son of URIAH TATE and LUCINDA JONES, June 21, 1894, Carroll County, Virginia. He was b. 1873.
    2. JOHN JACKSON GUYNN, b. 1847, Carroll County, Virginia, d. 1923, Carroll County, Virginia, m. NANCY A. ALLEN.
    3. LUCY ELIZABETH GUYNN, b. 1850, Virginia, m. HENRY WILLIAM AYERS, son of HUGH AYERS and AMANDA MCMILLAN, December 8, 1867, Carroll County, Virginia. He was b. March 8, 1842, Virginia, and d. December 23, 1928, Carroll County, Virginia.
    4. JAMES D. GUYNN, b. January 6, 1852, Carroll County, Virginia, d. February 9, 1908, Carroll County, Virginia, m. ELIZABETH AYERS, daughter of JAMES AYERS and ELIZABETH (unknown last name). She was b. 1849, Virginia.
    5. SAVELIA ALICE GUYNN, b. 1854, Virginia, m. (1) JOHN W. JAMES, son of FRANCES JAMES, August 11, 1870. She m. (2) JAMES WILLIAM BURCHAM, son of WILLIAM BURCHAM and ELIZABETH (unknown last name), March 26, 1876, Carroll County, Virginia. He was b. 1856, Virginia.
    6. ROSILLA EASTER GUYNN, b. 1857.
    7. DAVID MCDONALD GUYNN, b. 1859, Carroll County, Virginia, m. (1) ROSABELLE TATE, daughter of LEVI TATE and ELIZABETH (unknown last name), July 14, 1883. She was b. 1866, Carroll County, Virginia, d. May 14, 1889, Carroll County, Virginia. He m. (2) MARTHA HAYNES, daughter of JOHN HAYNES and MATILDA COMBS, May 6, 1896, Carroll County, Virginia. She was b. 1860.
    8. MARIAH A. GUYNN, b. 1863.

    (This information comes from Ron Hall and other sources)






CHERYL CONLEY, daughter of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD, married DAN CLAYTON FELDA.

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.

    The children of CHERYL CONLEY and DAN FELDA are:

    1. DAN CLAYTON FELDA JR., m. MICHELLE (unknown last name).
    2. AMANDA LYNN FELDA.
    3. MEGAN LEANN FELDA.

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






FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY, daughter of WINSTON CONLEY and SARAH ANN HAMILTON, was born February 8, 1873 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died October 19, 1943 in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Morgan County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, son of MARION KENNARD and FRANCIS ANNA NICKELL, September 29, 1896 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born February 8, 1880 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died June 9, 1942 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 528 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William Kennard was the cousin of Julia Kennard, who married Florence Conley's brother, George. William's father, Marion, and Julia's father, Isaac, were brothers.

There is a Kennard Cemetery that is located in Morgan County just across the the county line from Logville, Magoffin County.

When William Frank Kennard's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he stated that he was a farmer in Logville, Morgan County, Kentucky, that his nearest relative was Florrence Kennard of Logville, and that he was born February 8, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Florence Conley died October 19, 1943 in Mossy Bottom, Pike County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as February 8, 1873, her marital status as widowed, her husband as William F. Kennard, her parents as Winston Conley (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Hamilton (b. Morgan County, Kentucky), the informant as Dessie Spears of Pikeville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Logville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Florence Kennard died October 19, 1943 in Pike County at the age of 70. She was living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, William Kennard died June 9, 1942 in Logville from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as February 8, 1880, his marital status as married, his wife as Florence Kennard, his parents as Marion Kennard (b. Morgan County) and Ann Nickell (b. Morgan County), the informant as Finley Kennard of Cottle, Kentucky, and the burial place as Logville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William F. Kennard died June 9, 1942 in Morgan County at the age of 62. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 64 (Precinct 2 - Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1880), Mason [Marion] Knerd is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and William (son, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months). They are living close to Marion's parents and several other Kennard families, including the family of Isaac Kennard, who's daughter, Julia, will marry William's future brother-in-law, George Wallace Conley.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Frank Kennaird is listed as the head of the household for house #224, he's a farmer, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in February of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Dessie L. (daughter, born in July of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Cefrona (daughter, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Frank Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 37), Dessie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Frona A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Finley E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Letcher L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Milda V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Lacy Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Frank W. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #232, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Finley E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Letcher (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Audra (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 88-16 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 8 & 9, 1930), W. Frank Kenard is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 57), and Audrey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 88-18 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), W. F. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #157, 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 60 years old. Also listed is Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 67).

    The children of DUTCH CONLEY and FRANK KENNARD are:

    1. DESSIE LOU KENNARD, b. July 10, 1897, Kentucky, d. December 28, 1977, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. FORD MARTIN SPEARS.
    2. CEFRONA A. "FRONA" KENNARD, b. April 28, 1899, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 26, 1986, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. HOLLIE WILLIAMS.
    3. FINLEY EVERETT KENNARD, b. December 19, 1902, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1982, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MATTIE LEE NICKELL.
    4. LETCHER L. KENNARD, b. August 25, 1905, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1988, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. HETTIE WILLIAMS.
    5. MELDA V. KENNARD, b. June 25, 1908, Kentucky, d. August 14, 1998, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM J. BURCHWELL.
    6. RUSSELL C. KENNARD, b. May 29, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 29, 1973, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DORA M. "MOLLIE" COLDIRON.
    7. AUDREY KENNARD, b. January 9, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra Kennard was born January 9, 1914 in Morgan County to Florence Conley.

    (This information comes from Timothy Ratliff and other sources)






DESSIE LOU KENNARD, daughter of FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY and WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, was born July 10, 1897 in Kentucky, died December 28, 1977 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married FORD MARTIN SPEARS, son of THOMAS L. SPEARS and TELITHA HELTON, about 1918. He was born October 10, 1897 in Kentucky, died March 12, 1981 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 528 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Thomas L. Spears married Telitha Hylton December 22, 1892 in Morgan County.

Tylatha Helton can be found on page 2 of the 1880 census for District 84 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky, where she is living with her parents, Sylvester and Rebecca Helton.

When Fordie Martin Spears' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Dessie Spears of Florress, Morgan County, and that he was born October 10, 1897. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dessie L. Spears lived from July 10, 1897 to December 28, 1977, and was buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Ford M. Spears was born October 10, 1897, and was buried in the same cemetery. Ford's death date isn't engraved, but their marriage date is: February 7, 1918.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dessie Spears was born July 10, 1897, and died in December of 1977. Her last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dessie L. Spears died December 28, 1977 in Pike County at the age of 80. She was living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ford Spears was born October 10, 1897, and died in March of 1981. He received his last benefit and his last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ford M. Spears died March 12, 1981 in Pike County at the age of 83. He was living in Pike County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 74 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Thomas L. Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Telethia (wife, born in October of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 23), Courtney (son, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Ford Y. (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Roy (son, born in October of 1899 in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Dora Thomas (niece, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), T. L. Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 41), Courtney (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fordy M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ova (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Arvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), Myrtle Cisco (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Malcolm Cisco (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 6, 1920), Ford Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old [mistake]. Also listed are Dessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 31 & 32 of the 1930 census for District 98-6 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Ford Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #280, he's a coal miner, fon in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Kathleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Douglas (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Talbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Buel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elmo (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months).

On pages 58 & 59 of the 1940 census for District 98-5 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated May 2 - 4, 1940), Ford Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #490, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 42), Douglas (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Talbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Buel (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Elmo (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of DESSIE KENNARD and FORD SPEARS are:

    1. KATHLEEN B. SPEARS, b. January 8, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cathaline B. Spears was born January 8, 1919 in Morgan County to Dessie Kennard.
    2. WILLIAM DOUGLAS SPEARS, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William D. Spears was born in Johnson County to Dessie Kennard.
    3. ARA TALBERT SPEARS, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky (deceased).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ara T. Spears was born in Magoffin County to Dessie Kunaird.
    4. BUELL C. SPEARS, b. 1924, Pike County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beul C. Spears was born in Pike County to Bessie Kermaid.
    5. ELMO SPEARS, b. 1926, Pike County, Kentucky, m. ELSTER RATLIFF.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmo Spears was born in Pike County to Dessie Kenard.

    (This information comes from Timothy Ratliff and other sources)






ELMO SPEARS, daughter of DESSIE LOU KENNARD and FORD SPEARS, was born about 1927 in Kentucky, She married ELSTER RATLIFF, son of VINSON D. RATLIFF JR., and DONA THOMPSON. He was born about 1915 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Elmo Spears can be found on page 528 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 98-5 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Vinson D. Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 20, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Dona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 42), Elster (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Katheline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dee Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Carl Bryant (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

    The child of ELMO SPEARS and ELSTER RATLIFF is:

    1. CARL BRYANT RATLIFF, m. SHERRY (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Timothy Ratliff and other sources)






CARL BRYANT RATLIFF, son of ELMO SPEARS and ELSTER RATLIFF, married SHERRY (unknown last name).

    The child of CARL RATLIFF and SHERRY (unknown last name) is:

    1. TIMOTHY RATLIFF.

    (This information comes from Timothy Ratliff)






DONALD COLVIN, son of DON COLVIN and ETHEL MAE BLANTON, married (1) DORIS KENDRICK. He married (2) KAREN LYNN MCCARTY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 187 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of DONALD COLVIN and DORIS KENDRICK is:

    1. DONALD KEITH COLVIN.

    The children of DONALD COLVIN and KAREN LYNN MCCARTY are:

    1. KEVIN COLVIN.
    2. KRIS COLVIN.

    (This information comes from Kevin Colvin and other sources)






SUE COLVIN, daughter of DON COLVIN and ETHEL MAE BLANTON, married REX LEMASTER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 187 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of SUE COLVIN and REX LEMASTER are:

    1. DAVID LEMASTER.
    2. DARRELL LEMASTER.

    (This information comes from Kevin Colvin and other sources)






TERRY CONLEY, son of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD, married BEVERLY (unknown last name).

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.

    The children of TERRY CONLEY and BEVERLY (unknown last name) are:

    1. CATHY JOE CONLEY.
    2. MISTY LYNN CONLEY.
    3. COREY GLENN CONLEY.

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






JIMMY TRUMAN CONLEY, son of FRANKLIN PIERCE CONLEY and NOLA WAMPLER, was born about 1928 in Letcher County, Kentucky. He married LA VON BURKE, daughter of LEFFEY LEE BURKE and FLORA MULLINS.

Notes: Information on Truman Conley can be found on page 80 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jimmy T. Conley was born in Letcher to Nola Wompler.

    The children of TRUMAN CONLEY and LA VON BURKE are:

    1. JIMMY FRANKLIN CONLEY, m. JEWEL LUCAS.
    2. NEVA JO CONLEY, m. (1) STEVE SANSBURRY, m. (2) DAVID BONDS.

    (This information comes from La Von Burke Conley, Matt Conley, and other sources)






JIMMY FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of JIMMY TRUMAN CONLEY and LA VON BURKE, married JEWEL LUCAS.

    The children of JIMMY CONLEY and JEWEL LUCAS are:

    1. ALLISON FAITH CONLEY, m. (1) BRYAN SACKMAN, m. (2) TOMMY TRIMBLE.
    2. MATTHEW WAYNE CONLEY, m. STEPHANIE THOMPSON.

    (This information comes from La Von Burke Conley and Matt Conley)






MATTHEW WAYNE CONLEY, son of JIMMY FRANKLIN CONLEY and JEWEL LUCAS, married STEPHANIE THOMPSON, daughter of JAMES STEVEN THOMPSON and VICKIE LYNN BANKS.

    The children of MATT CONLEY and STEPHANIE THOMPSON are:

    1. SHAYNA BLAKE CONLEY.
    2. ADDISON HOPE CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Matt Conley)






TERESA LYNN CAUDILL, daughter of ERMA LYKINS and JOHN CAUDILL, married NORMAN SHAFFER

    The children of TERESA CAUDILL and NORMAN SHAFFER are:

    1. GARY KENNETH SHAFFER.
    2. LARRY DANIEL SHAFFER.

    (This information comes from Tammy Caudill Porter and other sources)






TAMMY KAY CAUDILL, daughter of GARY FRANKLIN CAUDILL and BARBARA KAY VANNATTER, married KEITH RYAN PORTER.

Notes: Information on Tammy Caudill can be found on pages 144 & 172 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of TAMMY CAUDILL and KEITH PORTER are:

    1. CANDICE FAITH PORTER.
    2. JACOB RYAN PORTER.

    (This information comes from Tammy Caudill Porter and other sources)






ANGELIA CHRISTINA CAUDILL, daughter of GARY FRANKLIN CAUDILL and BARBARA KAY VANNATTER, married (1) SEAN BLAIR. She married (2) DAVID WEILAND.

Notes: Information on Angelia Caudill can be found on pages 144 & 172 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of ANGELIA CAUDILL and SEAN BLAIR is:

    1. CODY BLAIR.

    The children of ANGELIA CAUDILL and DAVID WEILAND are:

    1. KYLIE WEILAND.
    2. CALEB WEILAND.

    (This information comes from Tammy Caudill Porter and other sources)






MICHELLE DAWN HOLBROOK, daughter of KATHY CAUDILL and DON HOLBROOK, married MICHAEL MCCOY.

Notes: Information on Michelle Holbrook can be found on pages 144 & 172 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of MICHELLE HOLBROOK and MICHAEL MCCOY are:

    1. JOHNATHAN TREVOR MCCOY.
    2. KASEY LAYNE MCCOY.

    (This information comes from Tammy Caudill Porter and other sources)






JENNIFER DENISE BOGGS, daughter of VESTA JEAN CAUDILL and PHILLIP BOGGS, married CHRIS MCCOY.

Notes: Information on Jennifer Boggs can be found on pages 144 & 172 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of JENNIFER BOGGS and CHRIS MCCOY are:

    1. KATIE MCCOY.
    2. CALEB MCCOY.
    3. KAYLEE MCCOY.

    (This information comes from Tammy Caudill Porter and other sources)






CATHY JOE CONLEY, daughter of TERRY CONLEY and BEVERLY (unknown last name).

    The children of CATHY CONLEY and (unknown) are:

    1. TYLER (unknown last name).
    2. ASHLEY (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda)






MISTY LYNN CONLEY, daughter of TERRY CONLEY and BEVERLY (unknown last name).

    The child of MISTY CONLEY and (unknown) is:

    1. KAYLA (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda)






PRISCILLA CONLEY, daughter of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD, married LEE REDINGER. She married (2) JIMMY NASH.

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.

    The children of PRISCILLA CONLEY and LEE REDINGER are:

    1. AUTUMN LOVE REDINGER.
    2. LEE REDINGER JR.
    3. CASSANDRA REDINGER.

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






AUTUMN LOVE REDINGER, daughter of PRISCILLA CONLEY and LEE REDINGER.

    The child of AUTUMN REDINGER and (unknown) is:

    1. DAKOTA (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda)






DAN CLAYTON FELDA JR., son of CHERYL CONLEY and DAN CLAYTON FELDA, m. MICHELLE (unknown last name).

    The children of DAN FELDA and MICHELLE (unknown last name) are:

    1. LINDA FELDA.
    2. MAKAYLA FELDA.
    3. JASMINE FELDA.
    4. CHLOE FELDA.

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda)






AMANDA LYNN FELDA, daughter of CHERYL CONLEY and DAN CLAYTON FELDA.

    The child of AMANDA FELDA and (unknown) is:

    1. BENJAMIN (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Cheryl Conley Felda)






BART CONLEY, son of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD, married DELLA (unknown last name). He married (2) TRENA (unknown last name).

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.

    The children of BART CONLEY and DELLA (unknown last name) are:

    1. LISA CONLEY.
    2. HEATHER CONLEY.
    3. MOLLY CONLEY.

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






MATTHEW CONLEY, son of WHEELER CONLEY and VADA SHEPHERD.

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

    The child of MATTHEW CONLEY and (unknown) is:

    1. JOSH CONLEY.

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






SAMUEL BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born November 27, 1781. He married SALLY VAN GORDER.

    The children of SAMUEL BENNETT and SALLY VAN GORDER are:

    1. RUBY BENNETT (died in infancy).
    2. CYNTHIA BENNETT (died in infancy).
    3. HANNAH BENNETT, m. JOHN MORGAN.
    4. MARIA BENNETT, m. JOHN MORGAN.
    5. SALLY BENNETT, m. WILLIAM SHARP.
    6. RUBY BENNETT, m. JACKSON T. BROWN.
    7. POLLY BENNETT, m. ELVIN K. MANDEVILLE.
    8. REBECCA BENNETT, m. MANLY PALMER.
    9. SUSANNAH BENNETT, m. CHARLES PAIGE.
    10. MARGARET BENNETT, m. (1) JOHN I. COE, m. (2) E. GREGGS.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






THOMAS STRAIT BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born August 2, 1783, and died March 27, 1814 in New York. He married ELIZABETH MILLS, in 1808. She was born in 1792 and died in 1868. She married (2) JOSEPH BENNETT.

Notes: Mrs. Pearl Bennett Rule
DAR ID Number: 74434
Born in Portsmouth, Ky.
Wife of Dan. C. Rule.
Descendant of Ephraim Bennett, of New York.
Daughter of Thomas Straight Bennett (1834-82) and Sarah A. Thompson (1844-84), his 2nd wife, m. 1872.
Granddaughter of Ephraim Bennett (1813-87) and Rachel Meade (1813-77), his wife, m. 1834.
Gr-granddaughter of Thomas Straight Bennett (1783-1813) and Elizabeth Mills (1792-1862), his wife, m. 1808.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Ephraim Bennett and Hannah Bentley, his wife, m. 1781.
Ephraim Bennett (1762-1843) was placed on the pension roll, 1832, of Orange County, N. Y., for service, 1777, as private in Captain McCambly's company, Colonel Hathorn's New York regiment. He was born in Warwick; died in Dix, Chemung County.

    The child of THOMAS BENNETT and ELIZABETH MILLS is:

    1. EPHRAIM BENNETT, b. 1813, d. 1887, m. RACHEL MEADE.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], and other sources)






EPHRAIM BENNETT, son of THOMAS STRAIT BENNETT and ELIZABETH MILLS, was born in 1813 and died in 1887. He married RACHEL MEADE, in 1834. She was born in 1813 and died in 1877.

    The children of EPHRAIM BENNETT and RACHEL MEADE are:

    1. THOMAS STRAIGHT BENNETT, b. 1834, d. 1882, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) SARAH A. THOMPSON.
    2. EBENEZER BENNETT.
    3. JOHN BENNETT.
    4. RUBY BENNETT.
    5. ELIZABETH BENNETT, m. (unknown first name) BURKE.
    6. SALLIE BENNETT, m. (1) (unknown first name) ALLEN, m. (2) (unknown first name) ADKINS.
    7. SUSAN BENNETT, m. (1) (unknown first name) SPRIGGS.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






THOMAS STRAIT BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT and RACHEL MEADE, was born in 1834 and died in 1882. He married (1) (unknown). He married (2) SARAH A. THOMPSON, in 1872. She was born in 1844 and died in 1884.

    The child of THOMAS BENNETT and SARAH THOMPSON is:

    1. PEARL BENNETT, m. DAN C. RULE.

    (This information comes from DAR ID Number: 74434, Mrs. Pearl Bennett)






SUSANNAH BENNETT, daughter of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born September 11, 1785. She married DAVID CORYELL.

    The children of SUSANNAH BENNETT and DAVID CORYELL are:

    1. ABRAHAM CORYELL.
    2. GEORGE CORYELL.
    3. GUY CORYELL.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






PEGGY BENNETT, daughter of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born December 15, 1787. She married (1) BRANT CATLIN, son of JUDGE CATLIN. He died in 1860. She married (2) CHARLES CURTIS.

From the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], "Peggy, married Brant Catlin, a son of Judge Catlin, living nearby, a family of good extraction and well-to-do. A very few of the names are left. She married, second, Charles Curtis; one son remains. Oscar Curtis of Montour Falls. Brant the elder being deceased in 1860."

    The child of PEGGY BENNETT and CHARLES CURTIS is:

    1. OSCAR CURTIS.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






ABNER KNOX BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born January 11, 1793, and died December 2, 1865. He married SARAH DELIA LATTIN, August 27, 1820 in Chemung County, New York. She died January 29, 1873.

From the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], "Abner Knox, a shoemaker by trade, served in the war of 1812, and was present at the battle of Black Rock, later removing to Liverpool, Ohio. His sons early engaged in the thriving pottery industry in that locality. His descendants are in that section, on of them at Pittsburg, being the person of inquiring mind who prompted this research. He married Sarah Delia Lattin, in Chemung county, N. Y., August 27th, 1820. He died December 2d, 1865; she January 29th, 1873."

    The children of ABNER BENNETT and SARAH LATTIN are:

    1. LOUISE MARIA BENNETT, b. 1824.
    2. SAMUEL BENNETT, b. 1826.
    3. JOHN MORGAN BENNETT, b. 1828.
    4. THOMAS MILLS BENNETT, b. 1831, m. EMMA ALICE STALEY.
    5. GEORGE LETCHER BENNETT, b. 1835.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






THOMAS MILLS BENNETT, son of ABNER KNOX BENNETT and SARAH DELIA LATTIN, was born in 1831. He married EMMA ALICE STALEY, December 25, 1851.

    The children of THOMAS BENNETT and EMMA STALEY are:

    1. BERTHA LOUISE BENNETT, m. WILLIAM DUNN.
    2. LAFAYETTE WILKINSON BENNETT.
    3. THOMAS MILLS BENNETT JR.
    4. EMMA URSULA BENNETT, m. F.A. KNOWLES.
    5. ELLSWORTH ORPHEUS BENNETT.
    6. ULYSSES GRANT BENNETT, m. CHRISTINA A. CI-GRAND.
    7. ELMER KELSEY BENNETT, m. LUCY EMMERT.
    8. LYDIAN C. HASTINGS BENNETT.
    9. SAMUEL ELLSWORTH BENNETT, m. MOISELLE TANBY JOHNSON.
    10. HANNAH ELIZABETH BENNETT, m. W. E. HUTCHINSON.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






SALLY BENNETT, daughter of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born November 27, 1795. She married WILLIAM MCCLURE.

    The children of SALLY BENNETT and WILLIAM MCCLURE are:

    1. URIAH MCCLURE.
    2. LEVI MCCLURE, m. (unknown first name) LEONARD.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






MILLY BENNETT, daughter of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born February 28, 1801. She married JAMES PARKS.

From the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], "Milly with her husband and family went to Ohio, but returning lived at Millport, N. Y. She passed away at the house of her son-in-law, Hon. G. M. Beard."

    The children of MILLY BENNETT and JAMES PARKS are:

    1. EMILY PARKS, m. GEORGE IDE.
    2. BANAJAH PARKS, m. LORINDA DENSON.
    3. AMANDA PARKS, m. DAVID CRAMER.
    4. CHARLES PARKS, m. ELIZABETH THOMPSON.
    5. ELIZABETH PARKS, m. JOSIAH BOTSFORD.
    6. CYNTHIA PARKS, m. (DR.) GEORGE M. BEARD.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






HARRY BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born September 7, 1802. He married MARY MCCLURE.

From the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], "Harry, about 1840, removed to Indiana where his descendants now are. Charles M., in 1848 went to Oowego, Ill., later with his large family to Springfield, Mo. Major Lyman G. Bennett, a veteran of the civil war, remains there and if, as suggested, each family take up this work when I lay down, the Major will take ample care of his part. Charles M. passed away at the house of John McClure Bennett while on a visit to his old home in the east."

Also, "Major Lyman G. Bennett was the first man to enlist for the war of the rebellion in Kendall county, Ill.; private in 36th regiment. In 1863 helped to recruit the fourth Arkansas Cavalry; was commissioned Adjutant and later Major; was mustered out in 1866; was afterwards employed in the far west as a government surveyor."

    The children of HARRY BENNETT and MARY MCCLURE are:

    1. LYMAN G. BENNETT, b. August 1, 1832, m. MELISSA E. LYONS.
    2. GUY CORYELL BENNETT.
    3. CHARLES M. BENNETT, b. July 31, 1847, m. SARAH A. SMITH, 1881.
    4. FRANK BENNETT.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






GREEN BENTLEY BENNETT, son of EPHRAIM BENNETT II and HANNAH BENTLEY, was born November 30, 1797 in Wellsburg, New York. He married (1) CYNTHIA MCCLURE, daughter of JOHN MCCLURE and SARAH CROSBY. She died in 1839. He married (2) ANNA BEERS TYLER.

Notes: From the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899], "Greene Bentley, born at Wellsburg, N. Y., married (1) Cynthia McClure. She was a daughter of John of Thomas, of the migration: a Wyoming settler whose two older sons crossed at Mill Creek on the morning of the massacre and returned not, being presumably slain. Thomas, in 1790, built and kept a tavern at Tioga Point. John later bought the identical locality a Havana which was the site of Queen Catharine Montour's village. The writer remembers the original log house and the great apple trees which had sprung up from the stumps made by Sullivan's army. John's wife was Sarah Crosby, of Fishkill. His father came to Catharinestown with ox-teams.

"Thomas of John of Thomas occupied the homestead upon which is the famous McClure's Glen, a rival to that of Watkin's, some say far more attractive. Two sons of Ephraim (5) married McClures and a daughter married William of that name. It is said that Marquis De La Fayette was entertained when in this country by both Thomas McClure and George Mills.

"In 1825 Greene bought the farm in Dix, upon which he passed his life, finding there a log house which he occupied: afterward constructing the house now occupied by Charles Mitchell Bennett. Three years later he built a saw mill, the lumber from which was drawn to the head of Seneca Lake, four miles away. About 1840 he built a flouring mill on Post creek, which is still in operation. At this time he was fairly wealthy for those days, but judging other's honesty by his own he was induced to endorse the paper of one Nash, to whom the Col. had been a benefactor. Nash defaulted and then began harassing vexations and expensive litigations with the usual result, the backer paid. There was a long and trying struggle but when the endorser passed away he literally fulfilled the Scripture injunction, "owe no man anything" and left no debt unsettled, just or unjust.

"Becoming a widower in 1839, he married, at Danby, N. Y., Anna Beers Tyler, by whom he had one son, Stephen Beers Bennett. He was the supervisor of the town of Dix in first board of Chemung county in 1836. He was first postmaster of the office at Moreland, N. Y., and continued for many years. The writer well remembers the tedious processes when every letter must have an accompanying way-bill, both being wrapped in a cover which was a work of art almost and required practice and skill. At this time railroads were few and coaching the fashion for people in the southern part of New York and northern Pennsylvania. Senaca Lake with its steamers was the route chosen eastward via. Albany, and west via. Buffalo. A daily line of stages to Watkin's ran between that town and Elmira and also Corning. Soon after ten A. M. the Corning mail arrived returning at two P. M. in an old-style springless but rocking coach; the front "boot" for small packages, the back one for baggage and drawn by four spanking horses. The writer has often seen four and five in a train and travel was very light when but one was required. Green B. was superintendent of the Chemung Canal System, 1846-1848, and again, 1851-1852, during which time the canals did a large business. In 1835, he was a member of New York State Assembly, outliving all but three of his colleagues, Hon. Thurlow Weed, Daniel S. Dickinson and another. The riding cloak, which was part of his outfit, is now in possession of his grandson, Lieut. Bennett. He was Colonel of militia prior to 1840, and frequently said he greatly desired to go out in 1812, but was refused because of his youth. During the political excitement caused by the alleged drowning of Morgan, who was said to have betrayed the secrets Freemasonry, by which the Hon. William H. Seward came into national repute, the Colonel was a "Masons' Jack," that is, one not a Mason, but who had faith in the good character of the fraternity. Later, he was a Democrat of the best school, and was certain that an honest Democrat's "the noblest work of God," and not scarce either. He knew but little about dirty politics, which he abhorred. He had much influence in the affairs of Chemung county, and in fact southern New York, prior to the war, and his advice was always sought in party councils. The things that came to him were unsought as he preferred to help others rather than himself. He had a large share of natural ability, and if his star had risen under later and brighter skies, he would have succeeded in professional life."

    The children of GREEN BENTLEY BENNETT and CYNTHIA MCCLURE are:

    1. THOMAS STRAIT BENNETT, b. 1822, m. MARY BROWN.
    2. JOHN MCCLURE BENNETT, b. 1824, m. (1) ELIZABETH TYLER, m. (2) CLYMENA SHUTTS (SHULTS).
    3. CHARLES MITCHELL BENNETT, b. 1826, m. MELISSA COLE.
    4. EPHRAIM BENNETT, b. 1828, d. 1853.
    5. GEORGE CORYELL BENNETT, b. 1830, d. 1848.
    6. EMILY PECK BENNETT, b. 1833, m. WILLARD MORSE.

    The child of GREEN BENTLEY BENNETT and ANNA BEERS TYLER is:

    1. STEPHEN BEERS BENNETT, b. 1840, m. SARAH C. SHUTTS (SHULTS).

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






JOHN MCCLURE BENNETT, son of GREEN BENTLEY BENNETT and CYNTHIA MCCLURE, was born in 1824. He married (1) ELIZABETH TYLER. She died in 1848. He married (2) CLYMENA SHUTTS in 1853.

Notes: Clymena Shutts last name could have been Shults.

    The children of JOHN BENNETT and CLYMENA SHUTTS are:

    1. EPHRAIM BENNETT, m. EMMA BENNETT.
    2. BERTON GREEN BENNETT, m. KATHRO BELL UDELL.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






STEPHEN BEERS BENNETT, son of GREEN BENTLEY BENNETT and ANNA BEERS TYLER, was born in 1840. He married SARAH C. SHUTTS.

Notes: Sarah Shutts last name could have been Shults.

    The children of STEPHEN BENNETT and SARAH SHUTTS are:

    1. ANNA ELIZABETH BENNETT, b. August 5, 1868, Corning, New York, m. CHARLES S. MORROW.
    2. FREDERICK CHARLES BENNETT, b. December 31, 1876, West Pittson, New York.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






ANNA ELIZABETH BENNETT, daughter of STEPHEN BEERS BENNETT and SARAH C. SHUTTS (SHULTS), was born August 5, 1868 in Corning, New York. She married CHARLES S. MORROW, son of PAUL D. MORROW. He died in December of 1893.

Notes: Paul Morrow died of appendicitis.

    The child of ANNA BENNETT and CHARLES MORROW is:

    1. HENRIETTA BENNETT MORROW, b. June 6, 1891.

    (This information comes from the book "The Bennett, Bently and Beers Families" by S. B. Bennett [1899])






TERIE CONLEY, daughter of ELECTIOUS HOWES "LECK" CONLEY and ELLENDER "ELLEN" SALYER, was born November of 1870 in Kentucky, died January 9, 1955 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Tackett Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married FRANKLIN "DUMP" PRATER, son of WILLIAM M. PRATER and REBECCA JANE ELAM, December 26, 1889 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born December 7, 1871 in Kentucky, died May 30, 1938 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Tackett Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 517 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Dump Prater was the brother of Mary Caroline Prater.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Frank Prater married Tara Conley on December 26, 1889 in Magoffin County at the home of Leck Conley. The witnesses were Wiley Howe and Leck Conley, and the minister was G. W. Bailey.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Teria Prater died January 9, 1955 in Magoffin County at the age of 83.

According to his death certificate, Frank Prater died May 30, 1938 in Salyersville from heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 7, 1871, his marital status as married, his parents as William Prater (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Elam (b. Kentucky), the informant as Don Prater of Salyersville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Tackett Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Prater died May 30, 1938 in Magoffin County at the age of 66.

On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1880), William Prater 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 28 years old. Also listed are Rebecca J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Mary C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Charles L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Frank Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a farmer, born in December of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Tera (wife, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 29), Dona (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Cap (son, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Pansy (daughter, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Elextious (son, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Frank Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Terie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 39), Dona (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Capp (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Pansa E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Electious (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Malva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Willie O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Frank Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Terie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Dona (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Cap (son, single, general laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Leck (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Sola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Malva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Billie O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Buford Patrick (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months), and Brevian Patrick [Buford's brother] (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Frank Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Terie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 58), and Buford Patrick (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Terie Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #277, 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 68 years old. Also listed is Ogden Conley (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 49).

    The children of TERIE CONLEY and DUMP PRATER are:

    1. EUNICE PRATER, d. December, 29, 1890.
    2. DONA PRATER, b. March 30, 1892, Kentucky, d. December 29, 1950, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CORA NELSON "NELSON" (unknown last name).
    3. CAP P. PRATER, b. October 18, 1895, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1971, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) EVELYN VEAL, m. (2) BETTY G. (unknown last name).
    4. PANSIE E. PRATER, b. February 1898, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1910.
    5. ELEXIOUS TURNER "LECK" PRATER, b. July 12, 1899, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1976, Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky, m. MARTHA MAY HOWARD.
    6. VIVIAN "SOLA" PRATER, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GOODMAN.
      Notes: It's possible that Vivian Prater married a man named Arthur Ford Goodman (b. 1890) from Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and that they moved to New York. It appears as though there were no children in that family.
    7. MABEL PRATER, b. 1903, Kentucky, d. December 4, 1971, Madison County, Kentucky, buried in Berea, Madison County, Kentucky, m. ARNOLD DEE TRUSTY.
    8. MALVA PRATER, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. (1) DEN MAY, m. (2) (unknown first name) CLYDSVALL.
    9. WILLIAM O. PRATER, b. November 24, 1908, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 18, 1977, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET OMA "OMA" CONLEY.
    10. ELGIE PRATER, b. May 10, 1911, Kentucky, d. January 11, 2004, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, m. (1) LACY MARSHALL, m. (2) GEORGE HALES.






FORREST E. "BUTCH" CONLEY, son of BETTY EVELYN CONLEY and (unknown), married CARRIE JACKSON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 86 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of BUTCH CONLEY and CARRIE JACKSON are:

    1. JOY MARIE CONLEY.
    2. CHAS CURTIS CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Chas Curtis Conley and other sources)






EMILY WALLEN, daughter of BETTY EVELYN CONLEY and PAUL WALLEN, married DONALD TURNER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 85 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of EMILY WALLEN and DONALD TURNER are:

    1. NANCY EVELYN TURNER.
    2. BERTHA MICHELLE TURNER.






REBEKAH FAUNCE, was born in New York City, New York, married (1) (unknown first name) HALLENBECK. She married (2) AMOS BARROWS in Ohio.

Notes: From the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen: "Rebekah Faunce Hallenbeck Barrows, was born in New York City, where her father ran a hotel and she was a Belle of N.Y. City."

    The children of REBEKAH FAUNCE and (unknown first name) HALLENBECK are:

    1. JOSEPH HALLENBECK, m. MARY ANN WOODHOUSE.
    2. ANN HALLENBECK, m. SIMON WOODHOUSE, 1840s. He d. 1886.
    3. GEORGE HALLENBECK (died in infancy).

    The children of REBEKAH FAUNCE and AMOS BARROWS are:

    1. SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, b. January 6, 1837, Hancock County, Illinois, d. October 18, 1903, m. GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS.
    2. EMILY BARROWS, m. (1) ELI HILDKOCH, m. (2) HENRY ADAMS.
      Notes: Eli Hildkoch died in the Civil War.
    3. JANE BARROWS, m. EDWARD HACKETT.
    4. ALMEDA BARROWS, m. GEORGE EVANS.
    5. MARION BARROWS.
    6. MARY BARROWS, m. FRANK ENGLAND.
      Notes: Marion and Mary Barrows are twins.
    7. ELLEN CORNELIA BARROWS, b. December 3, 1850, Beetown, Wisconsin, d. October 11, 1931, Madison, South Dakota, m. LEWIS (LOUIS) ADKINS.
    8. JULIA BARROWS (died in infancy).

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






JOHN WESLEY ADKINS, son of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born April 24, 1858, and died March 1, 1933 in Oklahoma. He married (1) (unknown first name) MORGAN. He married (2) CHRISTIAN ROGERS.

    The child of JOHN ADKINS and (unknown first name) MORGAN is:

    1. FLOYD ADKINS.

    The children of JOHN ADKINS and CHRISTIAN ROGERS are:

    1. CORA ADKINS, m. (unknown first name) KAZEE.
    2. ELIJAH ADKINS.
      Notes: Elijah Adkins is said to have had an extra finger and toe on his hands and feet.
    3. ELIZABETH ADKINS.
    4. ALBERT ADKINS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






FREDRICK ADKINS, son of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born January 10, 1859, and died November 18, 1924. He married (1) LATICIA WOODRUFF. He married (2) LYDIA RICHMOND.

Notes: Laticia Woodruff died from consumption.

    The child of FREDRICK ADKINS and LATICIA WOODRUFF is:

    1. (unknown first name) ADKINS (died at 6 months of age).

    The children of FREDRICK ADKINS and LYDIA RICHMOND are:

    1. CARL ADKINS.
      Notes: Carl Adkins died in an automobile accident.
    2. INA ADKINS.
    3. VERNE ADKINS.
    4. FRANK ADKINS.
    5. FREDRICK ADKINS JR.
    6. EDITH "EDA" ADKINS.
    7. MARCIA ADKINS.
    8. NATHAN ADKINS.
    9. LILA ADKINS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






CLARA REBECCA ADKINS, daughter of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born May 28 in either 1861 or 1862, and died October 27, 1937 in Moody County, South Dakota. She married JOHN FARIS. He was born March 18, 1856, and died April 20, 1928 in Moody County, South Dakota.

    The children of CLARA ADKINS and JOHN FARIS are:

    1. CHARLES A. FARIS, b. November 25, 1880, d. December 7, 1910.
      Notes: Charles Faris died just a short time before he was due to be married.
    2. EVA ELIZABETH FARIS, b. March 25, 1882, Moody County, South Dakota, d. May 1882.
    3. EFFIE SUSAN FARIS, b. March 25, 1882, Moody County, South Dakota, d. September 20, 1952, Moody County, South Dakota, m. DELL RAY SMITH.
      Notes: Eva and Effie Faris were twins.
    4. MYRTLE LAURA FARIS, b. February 9, 1884, d. September 16, 1905, m. HARRY STREETER, February 22, 1905. He was b. 1879.
    5. BESSIE CORA FARIS, b. April 3, 1886, d. April 11, 1937, m. CHARLES LEO GAUKEL.
    6. CLIFFORD JOHN FARIS, b. November 10, 1892, d. August 24, 1968, m. ANNA LANA FUHS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






EFFIE SUSAN FARIS, daughter of CLARA REBECCA ADKINS and JOHN FARIS, was born March 25, 1882 in Moody County, South Dakota, and died September 20, 1952 in Moody County, South Dakota. She married DELL RAY SMITH, May 22, 1901. He was born October 8, 1874, and died May 25, 1958 in Flandreau, South Dakota.

    The children of EFFIE FARIS and DELL SMITH are:

    1. AVIS MELVINA SMITH, b. June 27, 1902, m. HOWARD E. MANCHESTER.
    2. LORAINE MERLE SMITH, b. March 6, 1904, m. FRANK DUNCAN, June 2, 1931. He was b. January 3, 1907.
    3. LAURA MYRTLE SMITH, b. October 9, 1905, m. MALCOLM CHESTER HASVOLD.
    4. MINNIE LOYCE SMITH, b. February 6, 1908, d. July 11, 1971, m. (1) GUY PHARES, m. (2) ENGMAN RUDE.
    5. SHIRLEY FLO SMITH, m. HOWARD MILLER DAILEY.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






AVIS MELVINA SMITH, daughter of EFFIE SUSAN FARIS and DELL RAY SMITH, was born June 27, 1902. She married HOWARD E. MANCHESTER, July 16, 1923. He was born December 20, 1888.

    The children of AVIS SMITH and HOWARD MANCHESTER are:

    1. NANCY ANN MANCHESTER.
    2. VIRGINIA SMITH MANCHESTER, m. GREGORY HARRISON.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






VIRGINIA SMITH MANCHESTER, daughter of AVIS MELVINA SMITH and HOWARD E. MANCHESTER, married GREGORY HARRISON.

    The children of VIRGINIA MANCHESTER and GREGORY HARRISON are:

    1. NANCY ANN HARRISON.
    2. GREGORY SCOTT HARRISON.
    3. CHRISTOPHER HOWARD HARRISON.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






LAURA MYRTLE SMITH, daughter of EFFIE SUSAN FARIS and DELL RAY SMITH, was born October 9, 1905. She married MALCOLM CHESTER HASVOLD. He was born December 25, 1901.

    The children of LAURA SMITH and MALCOLM HASVOLD are:

    1. ARLYCE RAE HASVOLD, m. WAYNE LELAND PETERSON.
    2. DARLENE MYRTLE HASVOLD, b. January 22, 1926, d. June 15, 1972, m. RONALD MANOLIS.
    3. MARVIN CURTIS HASVOLD, m. JOYCE ANNETT EIDE.
    4. MALCOLM MAC HASVOLD, m. VERNA ELAINE KJERSTAD.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






ARLYCE RAE HASVOLD, daughter of LAURA MYRTLE SMITH and DELL RAY SMITH, married WAYNE LELAND PETERSON.

    The children of ARLYCE HASVOLD and WAYNE PETERSON are:

    1. JEFFERY LEE PETERSON.
    2. JUDITH RAE PETERSON.
    3. JANET REGINA PETERSON.
    4. LAURA MYRTLE PETERSON.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






DARLENE MYRTLE HASVOLD, daughter of LAURA MYRTLE SMITH and DELL RAY SMITH, was born January 22, 1926, and died June 15, 1972. She married RONALD MANOLIS.

    The children of DARLENE HASVOLD and RONALD MANOLIS are:

    1. JOHN STEPHEN MANOLIS.
    2. CLAUDIA JO MANOLIS.
    3. MALCOLM SCOTT MANOLIS.
    4. BARBARA JILL MANOLIS.
    5. BRIAN CHRISTOPHER MANOLIS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






MARVIN CURTIS HASVOLD, son of LAURA MYRTLE SMITH and DELL RAY SMITH, married JOYCE ANNETT EIDE.

    The children of MARVIN HASVOLD and JOYCE EIDE are:

    1. MARNE CAROL HASVOLD.
    2. MARK CURTIS HASVOLD.
    3. DAVID EIDE HASVOLD.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






MINNIE LOYCE SMITH, daughter of EFFIE SUSAN FARIS and DELL RAY SMITH, was born February 6, 1908, and died July 11, 1971. She married (1) GUY PHARES, April 14, 1933. He died March 18, 1960. She married (2) ENGMAN RUDE.

    The children of LOYCE SMITH and GUY PHARES are:

    1. DENNIS PHARES, m. MARY (unknown last name).
    2. TERRANCE GAY PHARES, m. NANCY (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






DENNIS PHARES, son of MINNIE LOYCE SMITH and GUY PHARES, married MARY (unknown last name).

    The child of DENNIS PHARES and MARY (unknown last name) is:

    1. TERESIA ANN PHARES.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






TERRANCE GAY PHARES, son of MINNIE LOYCE SMITH and GUY PHARES, married NANCY (unknown last name).

    The child of TERRANCE PHARES and NANCY (unknown last name) is:

    1. SCOTT ROBERT PHARES.
      Notes: Scott Phares was adopted.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






SHIRLEY FLO SMITH, daughter of EFFIE SUSAN FARIS and DELL RAY SMITH, married HOWARD MILLER DAILEY.

    The children of SHIRLEY SMITH and HOWARD DAILEY are:

    1. DIANE SUE DAILEY.
    2. DELL LEE DAILEY.
    3. DENISE FLO DAILEY.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






BESSIE CORA FARIS, daughter of CLARA REBECCA ADKINS and JOHN FARIS, was born April 3, 1886, and died April 11, 1937. She married CHARLES LEO GAUKEL, October 6, 1909. He was born September 1, 1884, and died January 27, 1955.

    The child of BESSIE FARIS and CHARLES GAUKEL is:

    1. MAXINE ETHEL GAUKEL, b. October 12, 1910, Brookings, South Dakota, m. DOUGLAS KEITH, August 30, 1935, Alexandria, Virginia. He was b. January 1, 1906, Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






CLIFFORD JOHN FARIS, son of CLARA REBECCA ADKINS and JOHN FARIS, was born November 10, 1892, and died August 1968. He married ANNA LANA FUHS, June 17, 1914. She was born August 21, 1896, and died February 12, 1964.

    The child of CLIFFORD FARIS and ANNA FUHS is:

    1. DORIS MARVEL FARIS , m. ROBERT J. CAMPBELL. He was b. November 16, 1906.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






GEORGE WASHINGTON ADKINS, son of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born September 1, 1863 in Wisconsin, and died November 20, 1933. He married BRIDGET CAVANAUGH, August 1884. She was born January 23, 1866, and died December 23, 1955.

    The children of GEORGE ADKINS and BRIDGET CAVANAUGH are:

    1. GEORGE WASHINGTON ADKINS JR., m. ELLA O'KANE.
    2. ADA ADKINS, m. EUGENE W. LAKE.
    3. BLANCHE ADKINS, m. CLARENCE ROBINSON.
    4. EVELYN ADKINS, m. LLOYD DONELLY.
    5. CLARENCE PHILIP ADKINS, m. NELL E. MURRY.
    6. WALTER ADKINS, m. CHRISTY (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






GEORGE WASHINGTON ADKINS JR., son of GEORGE WASHINGTON ADKINS and BRIDGET CAVANAUGH, married ELLA O'KANE.

    The children of GEORGE ADKINS and ELLA O'KANE are:

    1. GEORGE WILLIAM ADKINS.
    2. MARION ADKINS.
    3. JOHN ADKINS.
    4. ELLA ADKINS.
    5. ROSE ADKINS.
    6. JOSEPH ADKINS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






EVELYN ADKINS, daughter of GEORGE WASHINGTON ADKINS and BRIDGET CAVANAUGH, married LLOYD DONELLY.

    The children of EVELYN ADKINS and LLOYD DONELLY are:

    1. JAMES DONELLY.
    2. MARY DONELLY.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






HENRY ADKINS, son of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born about 1865 in Wisconsin, and died May 10, 1936. He married ALEA FRENCH in Pasco, Washington.

    The children of HENRY ADKINS and ALEA FRENCH are:

    1. VIOLA ADKINS.
    2. PERCY ADKINS.
    3. PEARL ADKINS, m. JOHN FREY.
    4. ARCHIBALD ADKINS.
    5. NINA ADKINS.
    6. VICTOR ADKINS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






CORA ELLEN ADKINS, daughter of GEORGE BUCHANAN ADKINS and SUSAN ELLEN BARROWS, was born January 9, 1867 in Grant County, Wisconsin, and died February 11, 1953 in Moody County, South Dakota. She married EDWARD F. PARSLEY, March 29 1893, in Wisconsin. He was born January 25, 1859 in Fillmore County, Minnesota, and died June 8, 1942 in Moody County, South Dakota.

Notes: According to Bethel McFarland Thielsen: "Cora Ellen Adkins came to S. D. from Wis. to care for her sister, Clara Faris, in 1886, at the birth of the twins. One died and is burried (sic) one mile west of here, where the lilacs are in the fence line. While here in Moody Co., she met Ed Parsley and he courted her. She returned to Wis. and for 8 years they corresponded. He proposed, she accepted, and he went back to Marry her in 1893, left her there & return to S. D. and build on to the house for her return. She had worked out, and had collected and sewn rags for rugs and had enough rugs woven to completely cover the 2 rooms on the first floor of their new home. Under these 18 yards of rugs, she would put new straw, the strips were sewn together, to make a complete rug."

    The children of CORA ADKINS and EDWARD PARSLEY are:

    1. LEONARD PARSLEY, b. December 29, 1893, d. September 25, 1895.
      Notes: Leonard Parsley died of Scarlet fever and pneumonia.
    2. IVA MAY PARSLEY, b. June 9, 1895, Moody County, South Dakota, m. FRANKLIN JOHN MCFARLAND.
    3. SYLVIA IRENE PARSLEY, b. March 16, 1897, d. March 30, 1970, m. HENRY HARRISON SMITH.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






IVA MAY PARSLEY, daughter of CORA ELLEN ADKINS and EDWARD F. PARSLEY, was born June 9, 1895 in Moody County, South Dakota. She married FRANKLIN JOHN MCFARLAND, November 13, 1915. He was born November 23, 1892 in Hamlin County, South Dakota, and died January 15, 1969 in Moody County, South Dakota.

    The children of IVA PARSLEY and FRANKLIN MCFARLAND are:

    1. BARTHEL EDWARD MCFARLAND, m. LOIS ELIZABETH FOLLMER.
    2. BETHEL HOPE MCFARLAND, b. January 26, 1917, m. KERMIT HANS THIELSEN.
    3. VICTOR JOHN MCFARLAND, b. December 5, 1919, d. September 23, 1961, m. DOROTHY ANN WINNERT.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






BARTHEL EDWARD MCFARLAND, son of IVA MAY PARSLEY and FRANKLIN JOHN MCFARLAND, married LOIS ELIZABETH FOLLMER.

    The children of BARTHEL MCFARLAND and LOIS FOLLMER are:

    1. BONNIE LOU MCFARLAND, m. (1) THOMAS BENJAMIN FALLIN, m. (2) THOMAS HENRY KLEIN.
    2. NANCY ANN MCFARLAND, m. DAVID KING BARNHART.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






BONNIE LOU MCFARLAND, daughter of BARTHEL EDWARD MCFARLAND and LOIS ELIZABETH FOLLMER, married (1) THOMAS BENJAMIN FALLIN. He died November 1, 1964. She married (2) THOMAS HENRY KLEIN.

Notes: Thomas Fallin died in the Vietnam War when his jet went down in the Gulf of Tonkin.

    The child of BONNIE MCFARLAND and THOMAS FALLIN is:

    1. MICHAEL FALLIN.

    The child of BONNIE MCFARLAND and THOMAS KLEIN is:

    1. HOLLY ELIZABETH KLEIN.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






BETHEL HOPE MCFARLAND, daughter of IVA MAY PARSLEY and FRANKLIN JOHN MCFARLAND, was born January 26, 1917. She married KERMIT HANS THIELSEN.

    The children of BETHEL MCFARLAND and KERMIT THIELSEN are:

    1. JOANN LEE THIELSEN, d. August 5, 1936.
      Notes: JoAnn Lee Theilsen died at birth.
    2. KAREN LADONNA THIELSEN, m. GLEN AUGUST RIKMEIER.
    3. MARLON EDWARD THIELSEN, m. NINA SUE PETERSEN.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






KAREN LADONNA THIELSEN, daughter of BETHEL HOPE MCFARLAND and KERMIT HANS THIELSEN, married GLEN AUGUST RIKMEIER.

    The children of KAREN THIELSEN and GLEN RIKMEIER are:

    1. GARY GLEN RIKMEIER.
    2. LINDA KAY RIKMEIER.
    3. ALAN EARL RIKMEIER.
    4. MARY BETH RIKMEIER.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






MARLON EDWARD THIELSEN, son of BETHEL HOPE MCFARLAND and KERMIT HANS THIELSEN, married NINA SUE PETERSEN.

    The children of MARLON THIELSEN and NINA PETERSEN are:

    1. BRIAN EDWARD THIELSEN.
    2. BRADLEY DEAN THIELSEN.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






VICTOR JOHN MCFARLAND, son of IVA MAY PARSLEY and FRANKLIN JOHN MCFARLAND, was born December 5, 1919, and died September 23, 1961. He married DOROTHY ANN WINNERT.

    The children of VICTOR MCFARLAND and DOROTHY WINNERT are:

    1. VICKI JEAN MCFARLAND, m. ROGER SCHMIDT.
    2. WILLIAM KENT MCFARLAND.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






VICKI JEAN MCFARLAND, daughter of VICTOR JOHN MCFARLAND and DOROTHY ANN WINNERT, married ROGER SCHMIDT.

    The children of VICKI MCFARLAND and ROGER SCHMIDT are:

    1. DANIEL VICTOR SCHMIDT.
    2. TAMMY MARIE SCHMIDT.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






SYLVIA IRENE PARSLEY, daughter of CORA ELLEN ADKINS and EDWARD F. PARSLEY, was born March 16, 1897, and died March 30, 1970. She married HENRY HARRISON SMITH, September 13, 1916. He was born August 31, 1893, and died May 23, 1957.

    The children of SYLVIA PARSLEY and HENRY SMITH are:

    1. HAROLD FREDRICK SMITH, m. MARJORIE WILSON.
    2. ELDRED BUEL SMITH, m. CAROLINE SPANGLER.
    3. MARION EDWARD SMITH, m. MAXINE BURRIS.
    4. ARDYCE BERYL SMITH, m. DWIGHT DUNCAN.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






HAROLD FREDRICK SMITH, son of SYLVIA IRENE PARSLEY and HENRY HARRISON SMITH, married MARJORIE WILSON.

    The child of HAROLD SMITH and MARJORIE WILSON is:

    1. CHARLES SMITH.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






ELDRED BUEL SMITH, son of SYLVIA IRENE PARSLEY and HENRY HARRISON SMITH, married CAROLINE SPANGLER.

    The children of ELDRED SMITH and CAROLINE SPANGLER are:

    1. RONALD ROYCE SMITH, m. (1) GERALDINE E. BOWEN BARDRUFF, m. (2) SHIRLEY CHAMPLIN.
    2. TERRY EDWARD SMITH.
    3. DOUGLAS LOYAL SMITH.
    4. STEVEN ELDRED SMITH.
    5. SYLVIA CATHERINE SMITH.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






RONALD ROYCE SMITH, son of ELDRED BUEL SMITH and CAROLINE SPANGLER, married (1) GERALDINE E. BOWEN BARDRUFF. He married (2) SHIRLEY CHAMPLIN.

    The child of RONALD SMITH and SHIRLEY CHAMPLIN is:

    1. SCOTT HARRISON SMITH.

    (This information comes from Pauline Maier and the research of Bethel McFarland Thielsen)






CLARINDA COLLINS, daughter of LEVISA MAE RATLIFF and WILLIAM COLLINS, was born January 25, 1858 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 25, 1948 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wittenville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JESSE HAMPTON, son of NELSON HAMPTON and RACHEL ADAMS, February 20, 1879 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born June 27, 1858 in Letcher County, Kentucky, died June 14, 1932 in Rush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jesse Hampton was the brother of Keziah Hampton.

According to Kentucky birth records, Clarinda Collins was born January 25, 1858 in Johnson County to William Collins and Levisa Ratliff.

According to her death certificate, Clarinda Collins Hampton died November 25, 1948 in Paintsville Hospital from bronchopneumonia and a fractured right hip. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 25, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Jessie Hampton, her parents as William Collins (b. Kentucky) and Levisa Ratliff (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John S. Hampton.

According to his death certificate, Jesse Hampton died June 14, 1932 in Rush from acute dysentery. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 27, 1858, his wife is Clarinda Hampton, and his parents as Nelson Hampton (b. Kentucky) and Rachael Adams (b. Kentucky).

On page 19 of the 1860 census for Letcher County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1860), Nelson Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rachel (born in Kentucky, age 22), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 2), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Hampton (born in North Carolina, age 71).

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1870), Nelson Hamton is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rachal (born in Kentucky, age 32), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 12), Jesse (born in Kentucky, age 10), Kiziah (born in Kentucky, age 9), John N. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Able (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Isaac (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Jesse Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #312, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Genoa Collins (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Sanford Hampton (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 40 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Jesse Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #349, he's a farmer, born in May of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (wife, born in February of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 11 are still living, age 40), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 13 [hard to read]), Nelson (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Adam (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). The column for the birth dates for the children have been left blank.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Jesse Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 31 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 52), Nelson (son, married or divorced [hard to read], born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 20), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Will (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Add (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Jesse Hampton is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, first married at age 20, and he's 70 years old. Also listed is Clarenda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 72). They are living next to son Harry.

    The child of CLARINDA COLLINS and (unknown) is:

    1. GENOA COLLINS, b. 1878, Kentucky.

    The children of CLARINDA COLLINS and JESSE HAMPTON are:

    1. SANFORD HAMPTON, b. January 1880, Kentucky.
    2. JOHN S. HAMPTON, b. 1881, Kentucky.
    3. HARRY HAMPTON, b. 1882, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE (unknown last name).
    4. JAMES HAMPTON, b. 1885, Kentucky.
    5. IRVIN HAMPTON, b. December 8, 1886, Kentucky, d. February 1969, Latonia, Kenton County, Kentucky.
      Notes: It has been reported that Irvin Hampton married Ada Louise Cooper, but this couldn't be substantiated.
    6. NELSON HAMPTON, b. 1891, Kentucky.
    7. WILLIAM HAMPTON, b. 1895, Kentucky.
    8. ADAM HAMPTON, b. 1897, Kentucky.
    9. ED HAMPTON, b. 1899, Kentucky.






YEARDLEY CONLEY, daughter of ADAM CONLEY and RACHEL OLIVER, married OSCAR COLLINS, son of WILLIAM COLLINSWORTH and CORNELIA PATRICK. He was born October 4, 1915, and died August 4, 1981.

Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky", published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, Oscar went by the name Collins instead of Collinsworth.

    The children of YEARDLEY CONLEY and OSCAR COLLINS are:

    1. HELEN JEANETTE COLLINS, m. NOAH HOLIDAY JR., son of NOAH HOLIDAY and ADA MAE THOMAS.
    2. JUDY DALE COLLINS, m. ROY CALVIN CAIN, son of ROY M. CAIN and RUBY (unknown last name).
    3. JAMES OSCAR COLLINS, m. MATILDA JEAN MULLINS, daughter of JOHN EDWARD MULLINS and BEATRICE METZKER WHITE.
    4. LARRY LEE COLLINS, b. January 15, 1952, d. October 4, 1975, buried in Roark Cemetery, Bradley, Kentucky.
    5. DAVID COLLINS, m. BETTY SLONE HELTON.
    6. CARL EDWARD COLLINS, m. SHERRY JEAN GULLETT CONLEY.
    7. MICHAEL COLLINS.
    8. JERRY LYNN COLLINS, m. TAMMY SUE GULLETT, daughter of SAMUEL GULLETT and THEDA ROSE PRATER.






SHERRY JEAN GULLETT, daughter of HASSELL DEAN GULLETT and PATSY JEAN TACKETT, married (1) RANDALL CONLEY, son of CECIL DEAN CONLEY and LETHA KATHERINE CONLEY. She married (2) CARL EDWARD COLLINS, son of OSCAR COLLINS and YEARDLEY CONLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 78 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Randall Conley was adopted.

    The child of SHERRY GULLETT and RANDALL CONLEY is:

    1. RICKY DEAN CONLEY.

    The children of SHERRY GULLETT and CARL COLLINS are:

    1. EDDIE SHAWN COLLINS.
    2. GLENN TRAVIS COLLINS.






MICHAEL CONNELLEY, son of MARCUS CONNELLEY and IMOGENE SALYER, married (1) LUCILLE VANCE. He married (2) SUE WHITE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 330 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of MICHAEL CONNELLEY and LUCILLE VANCE are:

    1. LESIA MARSHELL CONNELLEY, m. (1) LONNY ADAM SMITH, m. (2) THOMAS VARGAS.
    2. TINA MARKELLA CONNELLEY.
    3. ANTHONY WAYNE CONNELLEY.

    The child of MICHAEL CONNELLEY and SUE WHITE is:

    1. CHARITY FAYE CONNELLEY.

    (This information comes from Lesia Connelley Vargas and other sources)






JAMES WILLIAM CONNELLEY, son of MARCUS CONNELLEY and IMOGENE SALYER, married (1) SHARON KAY ARNETT. He married (2) BENITA ADAMS PRATER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 330 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of JIMMIE CONNELLEY and SHARON ARNETT is:

    1. DANE WILSON CONNELLEY.

    (This information comes from Lesia Connelley Vargas and other sources)






DANIEL BLANTON, son of CYNTHIA RATLIFF and JAMES BLANTON, was born October 15, 1871 in Kentucky, died November 6, 1918 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married SARAH ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" TACKETT, daughter of DRUCILLA CRACE and JAMES WAYMEN TACKETT, about 1893. She was born in November of 1875 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Daniel Blanton died November 6, 1918 in Flat Fork from Spanish influenza. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 15, 1871, his marital status as married, his parents as James Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Cyntha Ratcliff (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Cynthia Blanton of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Daniel Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky [no birth date], parents born in Kentucky, and he's been married for 10 years. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), James (son, born in December of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Genoia (daughter, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Anna (daughter, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Rissey (daughter, born in December of 1900 in Kentucky, age 6 months). Sarah's parents are in house #82.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Daniel Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 39), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Genoah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gincy A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rissey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Johney (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Elizebeth Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #87, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 43 years old. Also listed are Gintz (daughter, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Daniel B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Elizibeth Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #245, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are Lara (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 18) Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Boone (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of DANIEL BLANTON and ELIZABETH TACKETT are:

    1. JAMES BLANTON, b. December 1894, Kentucky.
    2. GENOA BLANTON, b. January 1896, Kentucky.
    3. GINCY ANNA BLANTON, b. January 1897, Kentucky.
    4. RISSIE BLANTON, b. December 1900, Kentucky.
    5. JOHN W. BLANTON, b. November 12, 1902, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 21, 1976, Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, m. PEGGY TACKETT.
    6. SAMUEL BLANTON, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    7. LAURA BLANTON, b. 1907, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) VANHOOSE.
    8. MANFORD L. BLANTON, b. 1912, Kentucky, d. 1945, buried in Scioto County, Ohio, m. JEWELL HALL.
    9. FLORA BLANTON, b. April 13, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CANTRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Flora Blanton was born April 13, 1914 in Magoffin County to Elizabeth Tackett.
    10. DANIEL BOONE BLANTON, b. 1919, Kentucky, d. February 14, 1982, m. LILA MARIE BAILEY.

    (This information comes from Kristina Fulps and other sources)






JAMES F. BLAIR, son of MATILDA SPRADLIN and GEORGE WASHINGTON "WATT" BLAIR, was born May 10, 1863 in Kentucky, and died before 1940. He married ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK, daughter of PARKER D. HITCHCOCK and SOPHIA SALYER, January 7, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 22, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 2, 1951 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Blair reportedly died in 1938.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair died January 2, 1951 in Denver from "coronary occlusion, acute arteriosclerotic heart disease." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as January 22, 1865, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Parker Hitchcock and Sophia Salyer, and the informant as Crate Blair.

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), James F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in May of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 1 year, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), Andrew (son, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Jessie (son, born in July of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in July of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Crate (son, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), James F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Elizebeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 43), Jessee (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Crate (son, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to son Andrew.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), James F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 53).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), James F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #278, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 63).

On page 36 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Jesse Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #298, 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 52 years old. Also listed are Euna (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 49), and Elizebeth Blair (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 74).

    The children of JAMES BLAIR and ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK are:

    1. ANDREW BLAIR, b. October 17, 1886, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1959, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINTIE PELPHREY, 1905. She was b. 1887, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Andy Blair (age 72), son of Jim and Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair and a retired farmer, was born October 17, 1886 in Johnson County, died July 27, 1959 at home in Denver, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Minta Pelphrey Blair; 1 daughter, Fanny Baldwin; 1 brother, Crate Blair (of Denver); and 1 sister, Sarah Blair (Lowmansville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. JESSIE BLAIR, b. July 3, 1888, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 13, 1944, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EUNICE "EUNIE" WATKINS.
    3. SARAH BLAIR, b. July 19, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 7, 1975, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDGAR WILSON BLAIR.
    4. MARY BLAIR, b. November 1893, Kentucky.
    5. CRATE BLAIR, b. December 1897, Kentucky.






NOLA FAIRCHILD, daughter of ASA J. FAIRCHILD and SARAH RATLIFF, was born November 18, 1885 in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 26, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM HANNAH, son of NANCY FAIRCHILD and EBENEZER SCOTT HANNAH, about 1905. He was born in August of 1873 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 5, 1941 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: William and Nola Fairchild Hannah had 2 sons die on consecutive days in 1919 from the flu.

According to her obituary, Nola Fairchilds Hannah (age 79), daughter of the late Asa and Sally Rattliff Fairchilds and a resident of Staffordsville. She was born November 18, 1885 in Johnson County, died August 26, 1965 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville. She was prededed in death by her husband, Bill Hannah. She was survived by 2 sons, Harlan Hannah (of Staffordsville) and Morris Hannah (Staffordsville); 3 daughters, Rowie Hannah (Staffordsville), Lizzie Hannah (Staffordsville), and Mrs. Dessie Crace (Barnetts Creek); 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nola Hannah died August 26, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 79.

According to his death certificate, William Hannah died June 5, 1941 in Denver from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 66 years 10 months 19 days, his marital status as married, his wife as Nola Fairchild, his parents as Ebin Hannah (b. Johnson County) and Nance Fairchild (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Proctor Hannah of Leander, Kentucky.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), William Hannah is found living in the home of his brother. Enoch Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in March of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Miranda E. (wife, born in June of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 25), Jennie (daughter, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Wayne (son, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Wallace B. (son, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Jessie (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months), and William Hannah (brother, single, farmer, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25 & 26, 1910), William Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Nola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ruie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Bill Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Nola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Maris (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rurie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Harlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), William Hannah is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Nola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 45), Rouie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Harlan (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10). They are living next to son Morris and his wife, Mint.

    The children of NOLA FAIRCHILD and BILL HANNAH are:

    1. MORRIS HANNAH, b. December 10, 1905, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 2003, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARMINTA FAIRCHILD, daughter of ENOCH FAIRCHILD and SAMANTHA JOHNSON.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Morris Hannah (age 97), son of the late Bill and Nola Fairchild Hannah and a resident of Staffordsville, was born December 10, 1905 in Johnson County, died July 5, 2003 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Hannah Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mint Hannah; 4 sons, Bruce Hannah, Jack Hannah, Bill Hannah, and Enoch F. Hannah; 3 daughters, Betty Fairchild, Helen Ratliff, and Loraine Hannah; 3 brothers, Harlan Hannah, Clarence Hannah, and Everett Hannah; and 2 sisters, Rule Hannah and Dessie Crace. He was survived by 1 sister, Lizzie Hannah (of Staffordsville); 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. RUIE HANNAH, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. DESSIE HANNAH, b. July 29, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1995, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DEWEY GUY CRACE.
    4. CLARENCE HANNAH, b. February 11, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 27, 1919, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarance Hannah was born February 11, 1914 in Johnson County to Nola Fairchild.
      According to his death certificate, Clarence Hannah died January 27, 1919 in Barnetts Creek from influenza and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January of 1914, his parents as Bill Hannah (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Fairchild (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bill Hannah of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Asa Fairchild Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky.
    5. EVERETT HANNAH, b. January 28, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 28, 1919, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Hanah [mistake] was born January 28, 1916 in Johnson County to Nola Fairchild.
      According to his death certificate, Everett Hannah died January 28, 1919 in Barnetts Creek from influenza and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February of 1916, his parents as Bill Hannah (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Fairchild (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bill Hannah of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Asa Fairchild Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky.
    6. HARLAN HANNAH, b. August 1, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 5, 1982, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harlen Hannah was born August 1, 1917 in Johnson County to Nola Fairchild.
      According to his obituary, Harlan Hannah (age 65), son of Bill and Nola Fairchild Hannah and a resident of Staffordsville, was born August 1, 1917 in Johnson County, died December 5, 1982 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Hannah Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by 1 brother, Morris Hannah (of Staffordsville); and 3 sisters, Ruie Hannah (Staffordsville), Lizzie Hannah (Staffordsville), and Dessie Crace (Barnett's Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    7. ELIZABETH HANNAH, b. 1920, Kentucky.

    (This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley and other sources)






CORNELIA COLLINS, daughter of LEVISA MAE RATLIFF and WILLIAM COLLINS, was born January 18, 1855 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died February 19, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Cornelia Collins died 16 days ofter the birth of her son.

According to Kentucky birth records, Cornely Collins was born January 18, 1855 in Johnson County to William Collins and Lavisa Ratliff.

According to Kentucky death records, Cornelia Collins, daughter of Wm. and Lovisa Collins, died February 19, 1876 in Johnson County from brain fever.

    The child of CORNELIA COLLINS and (unknown) is:

    1. EDWARD COLLINS, b. February 3, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Eddie Collins was born February 3, 1876 in Johnson County to Cornelia Collins (b. Johnson County). Although no father is listed, his birthplace is Johnson County.
      Edward Collins can be found living with his grandmother, Levisa Ratliff Collins in 1880 and 1900.






MARTHA COLLINS, daughter of LEVISA MAE RATLIFF and WILLIAM COLLINS, was born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, died December 9, 1939 in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married JOHN ADAMS about 1899. He was born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, and died before 1940.

Notes: Martha Collins has been reported to have first married a George Bowen.

According to her death certificate, Martha Collins Adams died December 9, 1939 in Burning Fork from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 74, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John Adams, her parents as Bill Collins (b. Kentucky) and Vicy Ratliff (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Jesse Adams of Burning Fork, Kentucky.

On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #300, he's a farmer, born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 34), Warren (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Flora (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), William W. (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and May (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Jessie Adams (nephew, day laborer, born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 44), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Walker (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lulu (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Jessie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 4, 1920), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #213, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 63), Walker (son, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 32), and Lula (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26). They are living next to daughter Flora.

    The children of MARTHA COLLINS and JOHN ADAMS are:

    1. WALKER ADAMS, b. September 1889, Kentucky.
    2. FLORA ADAMS, b. September 7, 1893, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1979, Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Brush Ridge, Marion County, Ohio, m. ROY RICE.
    3. WILLIAM W. ADAMS, b. July 1895, Kentucky.
    4. MAY ADAMS, b. February 1897, Kentucky.
    5. LULU ADAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky.
    6. JESSIE ADAMS, b. 1905, Kentucky.






PHOEBE RATLIFF, daughter of ANNA SPRADLIN and SILAS RATLIFF, was born about 1838 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died about 1880. She married ALLEN COLLINS, son of JOSHUA COLLINS and ELIZABETH DALE, May 20, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 8, 1838 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1914 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Collins Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. Allen Collins married (2) ELIZABETH MILLER, daughter of RICHARD MILLER and MARGARET DOOLEY, about 1881. She was born February 14, 1845 in Adair County, Kentucky, died August 30, 1918 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Collins Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Phoebe Ratliff Collins reportedly died February 12, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

The Flemon Griffith found living with Allen Collins and his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Miller, in 1900 was her son from a prior marriage.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Allen Collins (age 19, single, b. Floyd County) married Phebe Ratliff (age 19, single, b. Floyd County), May 20, 1857 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Allen Collins married Elizabeth Griffith on October 29, 1881 in Magoffin County.

According to his death certificate, Allen Collins died June 3, 1914 in Oil Springs from acute hepatic colic. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 8, 1838, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Joshua Collins (b. Virginia) and Elisabeth Dale (b. Virginia), and the informant as Manford Collins of Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Miller Collins died August 30, 1918 in Oil Springs from general paresis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Adair County, Kentucky, her birth date as February 14, 1845, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Richard Miller (b. Virginia) and Margurite Dooley (b. Virginia), and the informant as Virgie Williams of Oil Springs, Kentucky.

On page 12 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1860), Allen Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Pheba (born in Kentucky, age 21), and Armenda E. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 36 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 26, 1870), Allen Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #241, he's a farmer, Indian, born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Phoeba (white, born in Kentucky, age 31), Amanda E. (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary A. (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 10), Manford (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 7), Cynthia A. (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Rosella (Indian, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 12 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Allen Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Phebe (wife, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Mary A. (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mantford (son, white, born in Kentucky, age 16), Cynthia A. (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rosella (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lula May (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie A. (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 5), John W. (son, white, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie (son, white, born in November of 1879 in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living next to daughter Amanda.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Allen Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in December of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 35 years [mistake], and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in February of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 55), Julia (daughter, born in December of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Emma (daughter, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Virgie (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and Flemon Griffith (boarder, male, single, not working, born in December of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Allen Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 29 years, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Elizebeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 29 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 5 are still living, age 65), Julia (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 17), Emma (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), and Virgie (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21).

    The children of PHOEBE RATLIFF and ALLEN COLLINS are:

    1. AMANDA ELLEN COLLINS, b. September 11, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 2, 1936, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES WAYMAN LEMASTER.
    2. MARY ALICE COLLINS, b. November 30, 1860, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1929, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DAVID M. CONLEY.
    3. MANFORD COLLINS, b. November 2, 1865, Kentucky, d. March 29, 1943, Paintsville Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MISSOURI ELLEN LEMASTER.
    4. CYNTHIA ANN COLLINS, b. September 25, 1866, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1953, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WASHINGTON HELTON.
    5. ROSELLA COLLINS, b. 1869, Kentucky.
    6. LULA MAY COLLINS, b. 1872, Kentucky.
    7. MINNIE A. COLLINS, b. June 15, 1874, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1943, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SAMUEL LEMASTER.
    8. JOHN W. COLLINS, b. September 1876, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1964, Madison County, Ohio, m. LORA SALYER.
    9. WILLIAM B. COLLINS, b. November 19, 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1980, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CARRIE HOWARD.

    The children of ALLEN COLLINS and ELIZABETH MILLER are:

    1. JULIA COLLINS, b. December 1882, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAYHEW.
    2. EMMA COLLINS, b. November 2, 1886, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 1963, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MENIFEE CAUDILL, son of JOHN A. CAUDILL and LOUISE ELLEN ADAMS.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Emma Collins Caudill (age 76), daughter of the late Allen and Elizabeth Miller Collins, was born November 2, 1886 in Oil Springs, died September 28, 1963 at the home of a son, Bill Caudill, in Denver, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Menifee Caudill. She was survived by 2 sons, Bill Caudill (of Denver) and Hager Caudill (Tallahassee, Florida); 2 brothers, John Collins (Oil Springs) and Will Collins (Oil Springs); and 2 sisters, Julia Mayhew (Oil Springs) and Virgie Williams (Oil Springs). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. VIRGIE COLLINS, b. May 1888, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.

    (This information comes from Joseph Eugene Conley, Mandy Helton, and other sources)






LESIA MARSHELL CONNELLEY, daughter of MICHAEL CONNELLEY and LUCILLE VANCE, married (1) LONNY ADAM SMITH. She married (2) THOMAS VARGAS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 330 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of LESIA CONNELLEY and LONNY SMITH are:

    1. KARI NICOLE SMITH.
    2. KRISTI MARIE SMITH.

    The child of LESIA CONNELLEY and THOMAS VARGAS is:

    1. KELSI RENE VARGAS.

    (This information comes from Lesia Connelley Vargas and other sources)






TINA MARKELLA CONNELLEY, daughter of MICHAEL CONNELLEY and LUCILLE VANCE.

Notes: Information on Tina Connelley can be found on page 330 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of TINA CONNELLEY and (unknown first name) CRIDER is:

    1. MICHAEL JOSEPH CONNELLEY CRIDER.

    (This information comes from Lesia Connelley Vargas and other sources)







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