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ROBERT FRANKLIN RICE, son of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and JOHN M. RICE, was born about 1925 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married MARIE ANGLES.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 336 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Robert Rice was a U. S. Army World War II veteran, being wounded in the mountains near Florence, Italy, on November 17, 1944.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert F. Rice was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Conley.

Robert Rice was wounded in Italy during World War II.

    The children of ROBERT RICE and MARIE ANGLES are:

    1. ROBERT JOE RICE, m. SHERRY LYNN NELSON.
    2. CATHY MARIE RICE, m. TIMOTHY BAILEY.
    3. ROBERTA KAY RICE, m. GERALD THOMAS PETRO.







ROBERT JOE RICE, son of ROBERT FRANKLIN RICE and MARIE ANGLES, married SHERRY LYNN NELSON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 336 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of ROBERT RICE and SHERRY NELSON are:

    1. MICHAEL DAVID RICE.
    2. JENNIFER LYNN RICE.
    3. COURTNEY JOE RICE.







CATHY MARIE RICE, daughter of ROBERT FRANKLIN RICE and MARIE ANGLES, married TIMOTHY BAILEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 336 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of CATHY RICE and TIMOTHY BAILEY are:

    1. PATRICK KEITH BAILEY.
    2. BRYAN MATTHEW BAILEY.







ROBERTA KAY RICE, daughter of ROBERT FRANKLIN RICE and MARIE ANGLES, married GERALD THOMAS PETRO.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of ROBERTA RICE and GERALD PETRO is:

    1. ROBERT GERALD PETRO.







FANNIE MARIE RICE, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and JOHN M. RICE, was born about 1930 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) EVERETT HANEY. She married (2) ZANE BREGANT. She married (3) JACK PECK.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fannie M. Rice was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Conley.

    The children of FANNIE RICE and EVERETT HANEY are:

    1. GARY ROBERT HANEY.
    2. DENNIS LEE HANEY.

    The children of FANNIE RICE and ZANE BREGANT are:

    1. MICHAEL BREGANT.
    2. ZANE E. BREGANT.

    The child of FANNIE RICE and JACK PECK is:

    1. DAVID PECK.

    (This information comes from Kaddie Jo Peck Watts and other sources)







MARVA LOU RICE, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and JOHN M. RICE, was born about 1931 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) DONALD JENKINS. She married (2) JOSEPH E. RUPERT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marva L. Rice was born in Magoffin County to "Rpha" Conley.

    The children of MARVA RICE and DONALD JENKINS are:

    1. SALLY ANNE JENKINS, m. GREGORY FIELDS.
    2. PATTY SUE JENKINS.
    3. DONALD DUANE JENKINS, m. VICKIE BOGGS.







SALLY ANNE JENKINS, daughter of MARVA LOU RICE and DONALD JENKINS, married GREGORY FIELDS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of SALLY JENKINS and GREGORY FIELDS are:

    1. KYLE ANN FIELDS.
    2. KRISTIN LYNN FIELDS.
    3. PAMELA MICHELLE FIELDS.







DONALD DUANE JENKINS, son of MARVA LOU RICE and DONALD JENKINS, married VICKIE BOGGS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of DONALD JENKINS and VICKIE BOGGS is:

    1. DONALD B. JENKINS.







LUTHER JOHNSON GREEN, son of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, was born about 1933 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARJORIE (unknown last name), m. (2) ARLIS ELLIOT HERENDEEN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, L. J. Green was born in Magoffin County to Gladys Conley.

    The children of LUTHER GREEN and ARLIS HERENDEEN are:

    1. JOHN ALLEN GREEN, b. September 1953, d. January 1954.
    2. CAROL ANN GREEN, m. DAVID NELSON MORRIS.
    3. ROBERT LEE GREEN, m. KATHLEEN PATRICIA MCCABE.
    4. DONALD RICHARD GREEN.







CAROL ANN GREEN, daughter of LUTHER JOHNSON GREEN and ARLIS ELLIOT HERENDEEN, married DAVID NELSON MORRIS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of CAROL GREEN and DAVID MORRIS are:

    1. JESSICA MARIAH MORRIS.
    2. STEPHANIE AMANDA MORRIS.







ROBERT LEE GREEN, son of LUTHER JOHNSON GREEN and ARLIS ELLIOT HERENDEEN, married KATHLEEN PATRICIA MCCABE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of ROBERT GREEN and KATHLEEN MCCABE are:

    1. STACY LEE GREEN.
    2. ANDREW ROBERT GREEN.







MARY ANNE GREEN, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, was born about 1935 in Ohio. She married (1) (unknown first name) WHALEY, m. (2) JACK DAILEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of MARY GREEN and (unknown first name) WHALEY are:

    1. MICHAEL ANTHONY WHALEY.
    2. MICHELLE ANN WHALEY, m. DONALD MEACHEAM.
    3. MELANIE WHALEY, m. (unknown first name) EISNAUGLE.
    4. MELISSA WHALEY, m. JOHN BARTLETT.







MICHELLE ANN WHALEY, daughter of MARY ANNE GREEN and (unknown first name) WHALEY, married DONALD MEACHEAM.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of MICHELLE WHALEY and DONALD MEACHEAM is:

    1. GEOFFREY MARTIN MEACHEAM.







MELANIE WHALEY, daughter of MARY ANNE GREEN and (unknown first name) WHALEY, married (unknown first name) EISNAUGLE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 337 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of MELANIE WHALEY and (unknown first name) EISNAUGLE is:

    1. MARY ANN EISNAUGLE.







MELISSA WHALEY, daughter of MARY ANNE GREEN and (unknown first name) WHALEY, married JOHN BARTLETT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of MELISSA WHALEY and JOHN BARTLETT is:

    1. EMERSON KYLE BARTLETT.







MARGARET SUE GREEN, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, was born about 1939 in Ohio. She married PAUL I. HOUSE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of MARGARET GREEN and PAUL HOUSE are:

    1. PAULA SUE HOUSE, m. DUANE CONNER.
    2. MARGARET LYNN HOUSE, m. ANTHONY MORGAN.







MARGARET LYNN HOUSE, daughter of MARGARET SUE GREEN and PAUL I. HOUSE, married ANTHONY MORGAN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of MARGARET GREEN and ANTHONY MORGAN is:

    1. ANTHONY PAUL MORGAN.







WILLIAM ROGER GREEN, son of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, was born about 1940 in Ohio. He married MARILYN WISE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of WILLIAM GREEN and MARILYN WISE are:

    1. WILLIAM ROGER GREEN JR.
    2. KELLI JO GREEN.
    3. DANIELLE GREEN.







SANDI GREEN, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, married (unknown first name) SAUDERS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of SANDI GREEN and (unknown first name) SAUDERS are:

    1. TAMARA DAWN SAUDERS.
    2. WILLIAM CRAIG SAUDERS.







VICKI LYNN GREEN, daughter of ORPHA GLADYS "GLADYS" CONLEY and DUDLEY GREEN, married JAMES STEWART.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of VICKI GREEN and JAMES STEWART are:

    1. JAMES DUDLEY STEWART.
    2. PAUL DAVID STEWART.
    3. JAMES LYNN STEWART.







CHARLES MORRIS CONLEY, son of MARY CONLEY and LUTHER JOHNSON CONLEY, was born March 26, 1916, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 11, 2005 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VERA VIVIAN HOWARD, daughter of JOSEPHUS HOWARD and BESSIE LEE HOWARD, November 30, 1939. She was born August 17, 1917 in Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died April 12, 2010 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 230, 338, 533, & 543 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles M. Conley was born March 26, 1916 in Magoffin County to Marry Conley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vera V. Howard was born August 17, 1917 in Magoffin County to Bessie Howard.

According to his obituary, Charles Morris Conley (age 89), son of the late Luther and Mary Conley, was employed in the auto parts and golf cart business. He was born March 26, 1916 in Magoffin County, died September 11, 2005 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Vivian Conley (of Staffordsville); 1 son, Charles Neil Conley (of Berea), 1 daughter, Karen Herald (Staffordsville); 2 brothers, Woodford Conley (Lexington) and Luther Conley Jr. (Van Lear); 1 sister, Judy Conley (of Harold); 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Vivian Howard Conley (age 92), daughter of the late Josephus and Bessie Howard and a resident of Paintsville, was born October 7, 1917 in Magoffin County, died April 12, 2010 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Conley, in 2005. She was survived by 1 son, Charles Neil Conley (of Berea); 1 daughter, Karen Herald (Staffordsville); 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of MORRIS CONLEY and VIVIAN HOWARD are:

    1. CHARLES NEIL CONLEY, m. REBECCA LEE BIRD.
    2. KAREN MICHELE CONLEY, m. LARRY HERALD.







CHARLES NEIL CONLEY, son of CHARLES MORRIS CONLEY and VERA VIVIAN HOWARD, married REBECCA LEE BIRD.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of CHARLES CONLEY and REBECCA BIRD are:

    1. GARY NEIL CONLEY.
    2. MELANIE MICHELLE CONLEY.
    3. KRISTEN LEE CONLEY.







KAREN MICHELE CONLEY, daughter of CHARLES MORRIS CONLEY and VERA VIVIAN HOWARD, married LARRY HERALD.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 338 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of KAREN CONLEY and LARRY HERALD are:

    1. TIMOTHY DOUGLAS HERALD.
    2. BETSY MICHELE HERALD.







DONNA SHERYL CONLEY, daughter of EDNA CAROL CONLEY and WINFORD CONLEY, married MARION S. MEADOR.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 128 & 339 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of DONNA CONLEY and MARION MEADOR are:

    1. JEFFERY TODD MEADOR.
    2. DAVID BRIAN MEADOR.







BRENDA JOYCE CONLEY, daughter of EDNA CAROL CONLEY and WINFORD CONLEY, married JAMES LOVEL KING.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 128 & 339 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of BRENDA CONLEY and JAMES KING are:

    1. JAMES MICHAEL KING.
    2. ROBERT RYAN KING.







PAULA JEAN CONLEY, daughter of EDNA CAROL CONLEY and WINFORD CONLEY, married HARRY EMERSON TUCKER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 128 & 339 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The children of PAULA CONLEY and HARRY TUCKER are:

    1. KIMBERLY CAROL TUCKER.
    2. REBECCA JO TUCKER.







DAVID FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of EDNA CAROL CONLEY and WINFORD CONLEY, married (1) KAREN IVEY. He married (2) JANET SHIFFLETT.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 128 & 339 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

    The child of DAVID CONLEY and KAREN IVEY is:

    1. JENNIFER LYNN CONLEY.

    The child of DAVID CONLEY and JANET SHIFFLETT is:

    1. MARGAN YVETTE CONLEY.







WOODFORD CONLEY, son of LUTHER JOHNSON CONLEY and AUDREY GIBSON, was born November 21, 1926 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 9, 2008 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married AUDREY PRESTON.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 230, 339, & 543 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his obituary, Woodford Conley (age 82), son of the late Luther and Audrey Conley, served in the Marines during World War II and was in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He drove a bus for his father and The Conley Bus Lines before starting Capitol Tire Company - a business that he owned for 50 years. He was born November 21, 1926 in Magoffin County, died December 9, 2008 in St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Morris and Winford Conley; and 1 sister, Gladys Greene. He was survived by his wife of 61 years, Audrey Conley (of Lexington); 2 daughters, Sandra L. Conley (Alexandria, Virginia) and Deborah S. Howe (Lexington); 1 brother, Luther Conley; 1 sister, Judy Conley; and 1 grandson, Rudy Woodford Conley (Alexandria). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of WOODFORD CONLEY and AUDREY PRESTON are:

    1. SANDRA LEE CONLEY.
    2. DEBORA SUE CONLEY, m. MILES ANTHONY HOWE.







JUDITH ANN CONLEY, daughter of LUTHER JOHNSON CONLEY and RUTH ANN RIGSBY, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JERRY DUNN, son of LONNIE DUNN and (unknown).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 232, 339, & 543 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judith A. Conley was born in Johnson County to Ruth Rigsby.

    The child of JUDITH CONLEY and JERRY DUNN is:

    1. KIMBERLY ANN DUNN.







LUTHER JOHNSON CONLEY JR., son of LUTHER JOHNSON CONLEY and RUTH ANN RIGSBY, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VICKY KAYLE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 232, 339, & 543 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther Conley was born in Johnson County to Ruth Rigsby.

    The children of LUTHER CONLEY and VICKY KAYLE are:

    1. JASON MICHAEL CONLEY.
    2. STEVEN LUTHER CONLEY.







THOMAS C. CONLEY, son of JOHN CONLEY JR. and MARGARET HOLBROOK, was born in April 8, 1862 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 20, 1949 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married FRANCES ELLEN "FRANKIE" ESTEP, daughter of AMBROSE J. ESTEP and ELIZABETH JANE HOLBROOK, March 14, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 11, 1867 in Kentucky, died December 3, 1935 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried December 5, 1935 in Estep Cemetery, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Frankie Estep was the sister of William H. Estep, Amanda Belle Estep, Scott Estep, Paris Estep, and Minta Estep.

According to his death certificate, Thomas C. Conley died March 20, 1949 in Flat Gap from coronary thrombosis and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed Kentucky, his birth date as April 8, 1862, his marital status as widowed, his parents as John Conley and Margaret Holbrook, and the informant as John J. Conley.

According to his obituary, Thomas C. Conley (age 86), son of the late John and Margaret Holbrook Conley and a retired farmer, was born Apirl 8, 1862 in Johnson County, died March 20, 1949 at the home of his son, John C. Conley, in Flat Gap, from complications following 2 strokes, and was buried in the family cemetery on Patterson Creek. He was survived by 3 sons, John J. Conley (of Flat Gap), Eddie Conley (Flat Gap), and Irvin Conley (Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Frankie Estep Conley's death certificate she was born December 11, 1867, although in the 1900 census she says she was born in April of 1867.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Ambros J. Eastep is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 24), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Franky E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mandy B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Scot E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Serena J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 25 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Thomas Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #199, he's a farm laborer, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Frankey E. (wife, born in April of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 31), Eddie A. (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Arminta (daughter, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), John J. (son, born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Ervin (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Thomas E. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 26 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Frankie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 42), John James (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Thomas C. Conley 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 59 years old. Also listed is Frankie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 52). They are living next to son Irvin.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Thomas Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #341, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 67 years old. Also listed is Frankie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 61). They are living close to sons Eddie and John.

    The children of THOMAS CONLEY and FRANKIE ESTEP are:

    1. EDDIE AMBROSE CONLEY, b. July 11, 1886, Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1969, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried at Joe's Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SUSANNAH FERGUSON.
    2. ARMINTA CONLEY, b. September 1889, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
    3. JOHN JAMES CONLEY, b. January 1892, Kentucky, d. March 19, 1982, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GOLDIE SALYER.
    4. IRVIN CONLEY, b. March 16, 1894, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 9, 1981, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NOLA SALYER.







JOHN JAMES CONLEY, son of THOMAS C. CONLEY and FRANCES ELLEN "FRANKIE" ESTEP, was born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, died March 19, 1982 in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married GOLDIE SALYER, daughter of JAMES C. SALYER and LILA SALYER, about 1913. She was born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, and died July 28, 1954 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: On page 254 of Volume I of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, "John J. Conley, age 81, of Flat Gap d. 19 Mar Kettering, OH son of Tom & Frankie Ellen Estep Conley. Survivors: bros: Clifford Conley, Army Conley, Thomas J. Conley, Ova Conley, John P. Conley, daus: Mrs. Francis Elsom, Mrs. Lora Salyers, Mrs Susie Ione, Mrs. Ruth McKenzie, bro: Ervin Conley. Burial Conley Cem, Flat Gap."

According to his obituary, John J. Conley (age 81), son of the late Tom and Frankie Ellen Estep Conley, was a retired school teacher. He died March 19, 1973 in Kettering, Ohio, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Flat Gap. He was survived by 5 sons, Clifford Conley (of Springfield, Ohio), Army Conley (Staffordsville), Ova Conley (Flat Gap), Thomas J. Conley (Staffordsville), and John P. Conley (Springfield, Ohio); 4 daughters, Mrs. Francis Elsom (Nashville, Tennessee), Mrs. Lora Salyers (Springfield, Ohio), Mrs. Susie Slone (Springfield), and Mrs. Ruth McKenzie (Springfield); and 1 brother, Ervin Conley (Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Goldie Salyer (age 58), daughter of James C. Salyer and the late Lila Salyer and a resident of Flat Gap, was born September 21, 1895 in Johnson County, died July 28, 1954 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap. She was survived by her husband; her father; her step-mother, Mrs. Laura Salyer; 5 sons, Clifford Conley (of Springfield, Ohio), Ova Conley (Springfield), Thomas James Conley (Springfield, Ohio), Army Conley (Waverly, Ohio), and John Paul Conley (Flat Gap); 4 daughters, Mrs. Frankie May Bryant (Sprinfield, Ohio), Mrs. Lora Salyer (Sprinfield, Ohio), Mrs. Suzie Jane Slone (Sprinfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Mary Ruth McKenzie (Sprinfield, Ohio); 3 brothers, Homer Salyer (Flat Gap), Dewey Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), and James Salyer Jr. (U.S. Army); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora McCarty (Aid, Ohio) and Mrs. Gladys McCormick (Springfield, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), John J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Ketnucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Clifford (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Army O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), John J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #343, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 34), Clifford (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Arby [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Frankie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months). They are living next to John's brother Eddie and close to his parents.

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and GOLDIE SALYER are:

    1. CLIFFORD CONLEY, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    2. ARMY O. CONLEY, b. 1918, Kentucky, m. OPAL CONLEY.
    3. OVA CONLEY, b. 1920, Kentucky.
    4. FRANCIS MAY "FRANKIE" CONLEY, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. (1) ARNOLD BRYANT, m. (2) (unknown first name) ELSOM, m. (3) (unknown first name) WARNOCK.
      Notes: Frankie Conley's name is listed as Mrs. Francis Elsom on page 254 of Volume I of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, as Frankie May Bryant in her mother's obituary when she died in 1954, and as Frankie Mae Warnock in her brother Thomas' obituary when he died in 1998. According to his obituary, Arnold Bryant (age 44), son of Jesse and Josie Bryant of Kerz, was born in Johnson County and lived in Springfield, Ohio, for the 8 years prior to his death where he was employed by the Frigidaire Company. He died January 16, 1959 in a hospital in Springfield, Ohio, after suffering a heart attack, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Joes Creek, Johnson County. He married Frankie Mae Conley on October 29, 1937, who survived him. He was also survived by his parents; 2 sons, Walter Paul Bryant (of Springfield, Ohio) and Roy Allen Bryant (Springfield, Ohio); and 1 daughter, Clara Bryant (Springfield, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. THOMAS JAMES CONLEY, b. June 11, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1998, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LORENE TACKETT.
    6. LORA CONLEY, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SALYER.
    7. JOHN PAUL CONLEY, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    8. SUSAN JANE CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) SLONE.
    9. MARY RUTH CONLEY, m. PAUL MCKENZIE.
      Notes: Paul and Mary Ruth Conley McKenzie had a son who died in 1959. According to his obituary, Steven Lyn McKenzie (age 2), son of Paul and Mary Ruth Conley McKenzie of Flat Gap, died April 2, 1959 in a local Johnson County hospital from pneumonia, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his parents; and 1 brother James Paul McKenzie.







SANDRA MARLENE MARY SEDLACEK SCHROEML, daughter of VALERIA ANN SEDLACEK and ALFRED FRANK SCHROEML, married ALFRED DONALD LARSON.

Notes: Sandra Schroeml is Valeria's daughter and was adopted by Alfred Schroeml.

    The child of SANDRA SCHROEML and DONALD LARSON is:

    1. ROBERT LARSON.

    (This information comes from Pauline Meier, Robert Larson, and the research of Bethel McFarland Thiesen)







PARIS CONLEY, son of WILLIAM BALLARD "BALLARD" CONLEY and TURTLE DOVE "DOVE" LEMASTER, was born November 25, 1890 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 22, 1977 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and was buried in Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MALTA BEATRICE HANNAH, daughter of ENOCH HANNAH and MIRANDA EMELINE ARMS. She was born January 18, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1995 in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in Price Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Paris Conley can be found on page 539 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Paris Conley's draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Riceville, Kentucky working for his father, that he was single, and that he was born November 25, 1892 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to his obituary, Paris Conley (age 86), son of William and Turtle Dove Lemaster Conley, was a veteran of World War II and a resident of Riceville at the time of his death. He was born November 25, 1890 in Johnson County, died February 22, 1977 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Price Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Malta Beatrice Hannah Conley; 3 sons, Carl Conley (of Carey, Ohio), William D. Conley (Carey), and Burnice Conley (Swamp Branch); 4 daughters, Myrtle Patrick (Ivyton), Florence Caudill (Perrysburg, Ohio), Edna Perkins (Carey), and Myrlyn Tayler (Swamp Branch); 1 brother, Tom Conley (Swamp Branch); 3 sisters, Goldie Lemaster (Windom, Ohio), Lucy Patrick (Ivyton), and Ruie Montgomery (Louisville); 45 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Paris Conley was born November 25, 1890, and died in February of 1977. His last place of residence was in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Paris Conley died February 22, 1977 in Floyd County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Malta Hannah Conley (age 93), daughter of Enoch Hannah and Miranda Arms, was born January 18, 1902 in Johnson County, and was buried October 25, 1995 in Price Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Conley, on February 22, 1977; 3 sons, Carl, Burnice and Bayless; and 2 daughters, Bethel and Beatrice. She was survived by 1 son, William D. Conley (of Carey, Ohio); 4 daughters, Marilyn Taylor (Swamp Branch), Myrtle Patrick (Salyersville), Florence Caudill (Luckey, Ohio), and Edna Perkins (Carey); 1 brother, Raymond Hannah (Swamp Branch); 3 sisters, Missouri Rice (Springfield, Ohio), Josephine Brown (Swamp Branch), and Ida Salyer (Swamp Branch); 44 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Malta B. Conley was born January 18, 1902, and died October 22, 1995. Her last place of residence was in Swamp Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Malta B. Conley died October 22, 1995 in Johnson County at the age of 93.

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Paris Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Maltie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 27), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Burnice (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bayles (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months). They are living next to Paris' parents.

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Paris Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's working on the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Malta (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 38), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Burness (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bales (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Douglass (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Beetrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Edna Carald (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Marlin Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of PARIS CONLEY and MALTA HANNAH are:

    1. CARL CONLEY, b. March 25, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 12, 1995, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, m. LILLIAN I. BLAIR.
    2. MYRTLE CONLEY, b. 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PATRICK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Myrtle Conley was born in Johnson County to Mattie Hammah.
    3. BURNICE CONLEY, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bernice Conley was born in Johnson County to Mattie Hannah.
    4. BAYLESS CONLEY, b. May 29, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 27, 1956, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NEVA FAY CONLEY.
    5. WILLIAM DOUGLAS CONLEY, b. June 4, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 2001, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, m. JOSEPHINE BLAIR.
    6. BEATRICE CONLEY, b. February 21, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAUL EDISON CONLEY.
    7. FLORENCE CONLEY, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Florence Conley was born in Johnson County to Malta Hannah.
    8. EDNA CAROL CONLEY, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PERKINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna C. Conley was born in Johnson County to Malta Hannah.
    9. MERLYN JEAN CONLEY, b. 1939, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TAYLOR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Merline G. Conley was born in Johnson County to Maltie Hannah.
    10. BETHEL CONLEY.
      Notes: Bethel Conley is listed as a sister who preceded her brother Carl in death in Carl's obituary.







HENRY HARRISON CONLEY, son of WILLIAM BALLARD "BALLARD" CONLEY and TURTLE DOVE "DOVE" LEMASTER, was born December 29, 1895 in Kentucky, and died in August of 1965 in Kentucky. He married FLOSSIE F. WHITT, daughter of NORA E. BLANTON and WILLIAM MATHEW WHITT, about 1919. She was born January 24, 1903 in Kentucky, and died November 12, 1982 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Henry Conley can be found on page 539 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Flossie's sister, Elsie, married Harrison's brother Frank.

According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed baby boy who was stillborn on March 29, 1920 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, to Harison Conley (b. Johnson County) and Flossie Whitt (b. Johnson County).

According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed baby boy who was stillborn on November 4, 1922 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, to Harrison Conley (b. Kentucky) and Flossie Whitt (b. Kentucky).

When Harrison Conley's draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner for the Green Rock Coal Company in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ballard Conley of Riceville, and that he was born December 29, 1899. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harrison Conley was born December 29, 1895, and died in August of 1965.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flossie Conley was born January 24, 1903, and died in November of 1982. Her last place of residence was in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flossie Conley died November 12, 1982 in Greenup County at the age of 79.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Harrison Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16). Flossie's parents are living in house #60.

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 45-17 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Harrison Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 27), Mable (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Melba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months). They are living next to Harrison's brother, Frank, and Flossie's father and step-mother are in house #182.

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Harrison Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a road hand for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), Mable (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Harry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Coretta F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of HENRY CONLEY and FLOSSIE WHITT are:

    1. BEATRICE CONLEY, b. February 13, 1921, Kentucky, d. February 27, 1922, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Beatrice Conley died February 27, 1922 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Capilary Bronchitis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 13, 1921, and her parents as Harrison Conley (b. Kentucky) and Flossie Whitt (b. Kentucky).
    2. MABLE F. CONLEY, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mabel F. Conley was born in Johnson County to Flossie Whitt.
    3. HARRY H. CONLEY, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    4. MELBA ILENE CONLEY, b. 1928, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melba Ilene Conley was born in Greenup County to Flossie F. Whitt.
    5. BETTY J. CONLEY, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bettie E. Conley who was born in Johnson County to Flossie Whitt.
    6. CORETTA F. CONLEY, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Caretta F. Conley who was born in Johnson County to Flossie Whitt.
    7. PHYLLIS I. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phyllis I. Conley who was born in Johnson County to Flossie Whitt.







NORA E. BLANTON, daughter of JAMES P. BLANTON and SARAH FRANCIS SPRADLIN, was born April 13, 1884 in Kentucky, and died October 4, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM MATHEW WHITT, son of CALLIHAN LONZO WHITT and SARAH ELIZABETH PACE, December 12, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born March 13, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 2, 1969 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in White Oak Cemetery in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married (2) FLORA WILLIAMS, daughter of THOMAS WILLIAMS and MARGARET BROWN, about 1918. She was born October 14, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 7, 1969 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Flora married (1) GEORGE FRALEY about 1894. He was born in February of 1874, and died November 1, 1912 in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky

Notes: Flora Williams was the sister of Nancy Evaline Williams, Louisa Jane Williams, Erie Zella Williams, Estalona Williams, and Ransom B. "Bee" Williams.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nora Blanton (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 17) married W. M. Whitt (b. Magoffin County, father b. Pike County, mother b. Magoffin County, age 19) on December 12, 1901 in Johnson County.

When William Mathew Whitt's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a mill hand working for Penn Furniture Company in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Flossie Whitt of Riceville, and that he he was born March 13, 1881. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had eyes and hair.

According to her death certificate, Nora E. Whitt died October 4, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 13, 1884, her marital status as married, her parents as James P. Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Frankie Spradlin (b. Kentucky), and the informant as W. M. Whitt of Ballott, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nora E. Whith [sic] died October 4, 1917 in Johnson County at the age of 33.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Mathew Whitt lived from 1881 to 1969, and was buried in White Oak Cemetery in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Flora Whitt lived from 1875 to 1969, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William M. Whitt was born March 13, 1881, and died September 15, 1969. He received his Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William M. Whitt died September 2, 1969 in Boyd County at the age of 88. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, and published in the Ashland Daily Independent on November 7, 1969, Flora Williams Whitt (age 74), daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Brown Williams, was born October 14, 1875 in Johnson County, and died November 7, 1969 in Silver Lake, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Matthew Whitt, in September. She was survived by 4 sons, Burl Fraley (of Dayton, Ohio), Tom Fraley (Monument, New Mexico), Armon Fraley (Ashland), and Edward Whitt (Ashland); 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Elsie Conley (Ashland) and Mrs. Flossie Conley (Flatwoods); 1 brother, Dee Williams [Bee Williams (Roanoke, Virginia); 1 sister, Mrs. Lou Pelphrey (Labe Pelphrey) (Paintsville); 47 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren; and 39 great-great-grandchildren.

According to his death certificate, George Fraley died November 1, 1912 in Elkhorn City, Pike County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Depressed Fracture of the Skull With Destruction of Brain." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 40, his marital status as married, and his occupation as powder man for the railroad.

On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Thomas Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Caldona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), William B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Isaac N. (son, born in December of 1879 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), George Friley [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #242, he's a farmer, born in February of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in October of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Myrtle (daughter, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Burlie (son, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Margarett (daughter, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Mathew Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 26), Flaucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Elsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 167 (Forks) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), George Fraley is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a fireman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 33), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Burley (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), William M. Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Flara (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Elcie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ermon Fraley (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Jewell Fraley (step-granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 0 months). Daughter Flossie is living in house #58.

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 45-17 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), W. M. Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 50), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Armon (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 9). Daughter Flossie is in house #163.

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 45-18 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), William M. Whitt is listed as the head of the household for house #169, 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 59 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 61), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Preston Baker (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Carter County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 23).

    The children of NORA BLANTON and WILLIAM WHITT are:

    1. FLOSSIE F. WHITT, b. January 24, 1903, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1982, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. HENRY HARRISON CONLEY.
    2. ELSIE WHITT, b. May 25, 1905, Kentucky, d. December 25, 1998, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. FRANKLIN PIERCE CONLEY.
    3. WILLIAM WHITT, b. 1911, Kentucky.

    The child of WILLIAM WHITT and FLORA WILLIAMS is:

    1. EDWARD WHITT, b. 1921, Kentucky.

    The children of FLORA WILLIAMS and GEORGE FRALEY are:

    1. MYRTLE FRALEY, b. April 1895, Kentucky.
    2. BURLIE FRALEY, b. October 1896, Kentucky.
    3. MARGARET "LOTTIE" FRALEY, b. September 1899, Kentucky, m. HARRY B. BLAIR, son of JAMES HENRY C. BLAIR and AMANDA RATLIFF, May 31, 1916.
    4. THOMAS FRALEY, b. 1901, Kentucky.
    5. WILLIE FRALEY, b. 1911, Kentucky.
    6. ARMON FRALEY, b. 1913, Kentucky.







FRANKLIN PIERCE CONLEY, son of WILLIAM BALLARD "BALLARD" CONLEY and TURTLE DOVE "DOVE" LEMASTER, was born March 5, 1899 in Kentucky, died August 13, 1972 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married ELSIE WHITT, daughter of NORA E. BLANTON and WILLIAM MATHEW WHITT, about 1921. She was born May 25, 1905 in Kentucky, died December 25, 1998 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Frank Conley can be found on page 539 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Elsie's sister, Flossie, married Frank's brother Harrison.

When Frank Conley's draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working as a farmer for his father in Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Ballard Conley of Riceville, and that he was born March 5, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Frank Conley lived from March 5, 1899 to August 13, 1972, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Elsie Conley lived from May 25, 1905 to December 25, 1998, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Frank Conley was born March 5, 1899, and died in August of 1972. His last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Conley died August 13, 1972 in Boyd County at the age of 73.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elsie Conley was born May 25, 1905, and died December 25, 1998. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elsie Conley died December 25, 1998 in Ashland at the age of 93. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 45-17 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 24), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Emigene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), and Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month). They are living next to Frank's brother, Harrison, and Elsie's father and step-mother are in house #182.

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 45-18 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Frank Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a track laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Elcie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 34), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Emma Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Glema (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Orville F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of FRANK CONLEY and ELSIE WHITT are:

    1. MILDRED CONLEY, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BROOKS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred Conley was born in Johnson County to Eley Whitt.
    2. EMOGENE CONLEY, b. July 24, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 2013, Northville, Michigan, buried in Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. CARL HANNER JR.
    3. DELBERT RAY CONLEY, b. February 4, 1928, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 25, 2007, Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. BERNICE CONN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Delbert R. Conley was born February 4, 1928 in Johnson County to Elsie Whitt.
      According to his obituary, Delbert Ray Conley (age 79), son of the late Frank and Elsie Whitt Conley, war retired from Armco Steel Corporation, and a U.S. Army Infantry veteran who served in the Korean War. He was born February 1, 1928 in Paintsville, Kentucky, died April 25, 2007 at home in Catlettsburg, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Darrell Conley and Orville Conley. He was survived by his wife, Bernice Conn Conley; 3 sons, Michael Ray (Sherri) Conley (of Catlettsburg), Patrick Conn (Kimberly) Conley (Catlettsburg), and Adrian Bryan (Sarah) Conley (Catlettsburg); 1 brother, Wendell (Nancy) Conley (Cannonsburg); 3 sisters, Mildred Brooks (Huntington, West Virginia), Emogene Hanners (Dayton, Ohio), and Glema (James) Grubb (Catlettsburg); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. GLEMA CONLEY, b. 1930, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JAMES GRUBB.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glennia Conley was born in Boyd County to Elsie Whitt.
    5. WILLIAM THOMAS CONLEY, b. January 1, 1934, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1935, Rice, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William T. Conley was born January 1, 1934 in Boyd County to Elsie Whitt.
      According to his death certificate, William Thomas Conley died September 17, 1935 in Rice, Greenup County, Kentucky, from laryngeul diptheria. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 1, 1934, his parents as Frank Conley (b. Kentucky) and Elsie Whitt (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank Conley of Ashland, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery.
    6. ORVILLE F. CONLEY, b. 1935, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orvelle F. Conley was born in Boyd County to Elsie Whitt.
    7. WENDELL L. CONLEY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. NANCY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wendell L. Conley was born in Boyd County to Elsie Whitt.
    8. DARRELL W. CONLEY, b. Green County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darrel W. Conley was born in Green County to Elsie Whitt.

    (This information comes from Rebecca Hanner Kruse and other sources)







WILLIAM BARTLETT, son of MAHALA JANE "JANE" CONLEY and CHARLES BARTLETT, was born April 28, 1900 in Carter County, Kentucky, died October 18, 1939 in Rush, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Berry Cemetery in Rush, Carter County, Kentucky. He married JULIA BERRY, daughter of RUFORD BERRY and AMERICA FRANCIS CASTLE, about 1919. She was born in March of 1895 in Kentucky.

Notes: William's wife was the younger sister of his mother's 2nd husband.

According to his death certificate, William Bartlett died October 18, 1939 in Rush, Carter County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "I did not attend but after investigation it appears that the probable cause of death was carcinoma of the intestines." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as April 28, 1900, his marital status as married, his wife as Mrs. Julia Bartlett (age 43), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Charlie Bartlett (b. Kentucky) and Jane Conelly (b. Carter County), the informant as Mrs. E. L. Stidem of Grayson, Kentucky, and the burial place as Berry Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Bartlett died October 18, 1939 in Carter County at the age of 39.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 34 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Ruford Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in April of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are America (wife, born in November of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 48), George (son, single, coal miner, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, age 23), Columbus (son, single, coal miner, born in March of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Lydia (daughter, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Charles (son, born in June of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Martha (daughter, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Norah B. (daughter, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Julia (daughter, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Frank (son, born in June of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to son John.

On page 34 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated May 10, 1910), Ruford Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are America F. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 57), Columbus (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ruford Berry (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Harve Berry (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Rebecca Steele (sister-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 60). They are living next to son Charles.

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), William Bartlett is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 29 years old. Also listed is Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 34). They are living in between William's mother and step-father and Julia's brother, Columbus.







JAMES W. BERRY, son of MAHALA JANE "JANE" CONLEY and JAMES C. BERRY, was born about 1906 in Kentucky. He married LOTTIE LUCAS, daughter of ROBERT LUCAS and SALLIE MOORE, about 1929. She was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died February 25, 1967 in Carter County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John H. Lucas was born May 4, 1917 in Carter County to Sallie Moore.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Sallie Lucas died April 5, 1943 in Carter County from a heart attack, with asthma bringing on a shortness of breath. Also on that certificate, her birthplace is listed as Carter County, her birth date as December 7, 1880, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Ephriam Moore (b. Kentucky) and Martha Long (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John Lucas of Rush, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was a James W. Berry who was born August 16, 1905, and died September 12, 1993. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Chandler, Warrick County, Indiana.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lottie L. Berry died February 25, 1967 in Carter County at the age of 57.

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 48 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 30 & May 2, 1910), Robert Lucas is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Ephram (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 23), and Perry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 69 (Rush) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Robert Lucas is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mine A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), James W. Berry is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Lottie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21). James' brother William is in house #122.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 22-19 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), James Berry Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a carpenter doing building construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lotty (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 31), Lawrence C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dalford (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of JAMES BERRY and LOTTIE LUCAS are:

    1. RUBY BERRY, b. 1934, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Berry was born in Carter County to Lottie Lucas.
    2. LAWRENCE E. BERRY, b. 1930, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lawrence E. Berry was born in Carter County to Lottie Lucas.
    3. BEATRICE BERRY, b. 1932, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beatrice Berry was born in Carter County to Lotta Lucas.
    4. VERNON DALFORD BERRY, b. 1936, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vernon B. Berry was born in Carter County to Lottie Lucas.
    5. VERNIA M. BERRY, b. Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby Berry was born in Carter County to Lottie Lucas.







ALBERT D. STIDHAM, son of LAURA ROSE CONLEY and EMERSON LEWIS STIDHAM, was born July 19, 1903 in Kentucky, died February 1, 1986 in Lee County, Florida, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married BLANCHE SARGENT, daughter of CHARLES SANFORD SARGENT and GYPSY VANHORN, December 26, 1922. She was born February 25, 1903 in Kentucky, died July 15, 1993 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Sargent was born January 5, 1917 in Carter County to Gypsie Vanhorn.

According to his death certificate, Charles Sanford Sargent died April 29, 1953 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, from Brights disease and arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Owen County, Kentucky, his birth date as December 12, 1874, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as James Sargent and Louisa Corbin, the informant as Mrs. Albert Stidham, and the burial place as Caroway Cemetery in Grayson.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photos of their headstones shows that Albert D. Stidham lived from July 19, 1903 to February 1, 1986, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Blanche S. Stidham lived from February 25, 1903 to July 15, 1993, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Albert Stidham was born July 19, 1903, and died in February of 1986. His last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Albert D. Stidham was born July 19, 1903, and died February 1, 1986 in Lee County at the age of 82.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Albert D. Stidham died February 1, 1986 in Florida at the age of 82. He was living in Boyd County, Kentucky, at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Blanche Stidham was born February 25, 1903, and died July 15, 1993. Her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Blanche S. Stidham died July 15, 1993 in Boyd County at the age of 90.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Charley Sargent is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Gypsie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 32), Blanche (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Fred Vanhorn (brother-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 10-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Albert D. Stidham is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Blanche (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 20), Harold E. (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Lucille A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 2 months), Lillian E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months), and Lewis E. (brother, mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Charles Sargent is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Gypsy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 53), Frank B. (son, single, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, age 21), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), William T. Salmons (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and William M. Vanhorn (father-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 77).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 10-15 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Albert D. Stidham is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's the owner of a garage, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Carter County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Blanche (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 37), Harold E. (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Lucille (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Erma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of ALBERT STIDHAM and BLANCHE SARGENT are:

    1. HAROLD ERNEST STIDHAM, b. 1924, Ohio.
    2. ALBERTA LUCILLE STIDHAM, b. 1925, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alberta L. Stidham was born in Carter County to Blanche Sargent.
    3. ERMA LILLIAN STIDHAM, b. 1929, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erma L. Stidham was born in Carter County to Blanch Sargent.
    4. HELEN A. STIDHAM, b. Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen A. Stidham was born in Carter County to Blanche Sargent.

    (This information comes from Heather Conley Lee and other sources)







JUDSON D. STIDHAM, son of LAURA ROSE CONLEY and EMERSON LEWIS STIDHAM, was born November 13, 1906 in Kentucky, and died September 3, 1972 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married MADGE EVERMAN, daughter of CHARLES B. EVERMAN and HARRIET GOSNEY, about 1928. She was born January 7, 1906 in Kentucky, and died May 29, 1963 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna F. Everman was born July 19, 1913 in Carter County to Hattie Gosney, and Garnet Everman was born April 2, 1917 in Carter County to Hattie Gosney.

According to his death certificate, William Kenneth Everman died March 6, 1947 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "Cerebral Hemorrhage & Shock Due to Crushing Injury to Head." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 18, 1909, his marital status as married, his wife as Geneva Goble, his occupation as American Rolling Mill Maintenance Department, his parents as Charles Everman (b. Carter County) and Harriett A. Gosney (b. Carter County), the informant as Mrs. Geneva Everman, and the burial place as Memorial Cemetery in Grayson, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Judson Stidham was born November 13, 1905, and died in September of 1972. His last place of residence was in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Judson D. Stidham died September 3, 1972 in Boyd County at the age of 66.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Madge E. Stidham died May 29, 1963 in Boyd County at the age of 58.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Chas B. Everman is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in England, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 24), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Venice (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Kennith (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Alpha Hall) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Charles B. Everman is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Harriet (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in England, age 33), Madge (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Venice (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Garnet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 10-20 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Judson Stidham is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a laborer in an auto repair shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Vennice Everman (boarder, male, divorced, laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 10-3 (Catlettsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Judgin Stidham is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's an automobile mechanic with his own shop, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland, Boyd County, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 35), Dale M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Glo (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of JUDSON STIDHAM and MADGE EVERMAN are:

    1. DALE MAYNARD STIDHAM, b. December 17, 1930, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. May 15, 1999, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. LINDA KAY BOLT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dale M. Stidham was born in Boyd County to Madge Everman.
    2. GLO STIDHAM, b. 1934, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glo Stidham was born in Boyd County to Madge Everman.







BESSIE MARIE STIDHAM, daughter of LAURA ROSE CONLEY and EMERSON LEWIS STIDHAM, was born November 25, 1908 in Carter County, Kentucky, and died August 19, 1993 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM LEWIS HORTON, son of WILLIAM A. HORTON and MOLLIE L. LEWIS, about 1927. He was born February 9, 1894 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and died January 6, 1970 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mollie Lewis Horton died October 30, 1942 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, from lachycardia and diabetes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lees Summutt, Missouri, her birth date as October 14, 1869, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Charles N. Lewis (b. Carter County) and Phebe Stewart (b. Carter County), the informant as Lewis Horton of Grayson, Kentucky, and the burial place as Grayson.

When William Lewis Horton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 2, 1917 in Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a travelling salesman for the Betteston-Rupert Coffee Co. in Ashland, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born February 9, 1894 in Grayson, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bess Horton was born November 25, 1908, and died August 19, 1993. Her last place of residence was in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bess M. Horton died August 19, 1993 in Grayson, Carter County, at the age of 84.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Horton was born February 9, 1894, and died in January of 1970. His last place of residence was in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William L. Horton died January 6, 1970 in Carter County at the age of 75.

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 26 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), W. A. Horton is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a doctor, born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 7 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mollie L. (wife, born in October of 1869 in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), W. Lewis (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Thurza R. (daughter, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Phoeba E. (daughter, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 37 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), William A. Horton is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a doctor, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mollie L. (wife, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living), W. Louis (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Thursa R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Phebe E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and M. Blanche (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 58 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 4, 1920), W. H. Horton is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Lewis (son, single, traveling grocery salesman, born in Kentucky, age 26), Thursa (daughter, single, working in a public school, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Phebe (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 22-1 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Lewis Horton is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a commercial trader for a coffee company, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Missouri, first married at age 33, and he's 36 years old. Also listed is Bessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21). They are living next to Lewis' parents.







JAMES CONLEY, son of THOMAS CONLEY and FLORENCE STONE, was born about 1868 in Kentucky. He married JENNIE GAYHEART. She was born about 1873 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Alpha Hall) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Jim Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Jennie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Abner (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of JAMES CONLEY and JENNIE GAYHEART are:

    1. CLARK CONLEY.
    2. ROBERT CONLEY.
    3. WILLIAM CONLEY.
    4. ELIZABETH CONLEY, b. 1901, Kentucky.
    5. ABNER CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. NELLIE CONLEY, daughter of ABNER CONLEY and NORA PETRY, December 19, 1929. She was b. January 27, 1912.

    (This information comes from Pam Hounshell Innerebner and other sources)







ABNER CONLEY, son of THOMAS CONLEY and FLORENCE STONE, was born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, and died about 1954 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky. He married NORA PETRY, December 22, 1911.

    The children of ABNER CONLEY and NORA PETRY are:

    1. NELLIE CONLEY, b. January 27, 1912, m. ABNER CONLEY, son of JAMES CONLEY and JENNIE GAYHEART, December 19, 1929.
    2. CECIRO CONLEY, b. July 20, 1916.
    3. JOHN CONLEY, b. January 14, 1919.
    4. MAY CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) BUSTON.

    (This information comes from Pam Hounshell Innerebner and other sources)







ARLIE JACKSON, son of SAMUEL MALCOLM WHITT and BERTIE JACKSON, was born July 31, 1902 in Kentucky, died June 10, 1965 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rock Fork of Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married SAMANTHA MARIE BROWN, daughter of SHERMAN BROWN and SALLY BROWN, about 1923. She was born about 1906 in Kentucky. He married (2) ETHEL LOVINS, daughter of HARRISON LOVINS and ADELA MILLER. She is buried in Rock Fork of Garett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Samantha Brown was the sister of Andrew J. Brown.

Arlie's mother died while giving birth to Arlie. He was the son of Samuel Whitt but used his mother's name of Jackson. Arlie was raised by his grandparents, Robert Jackson and Mary Elizabeth Salyer Jackson.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Arlie Jackson was born July 30, 1902, and died in June of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Arlie Jackson died June 10, 1965 in Floyd County at the age of 62.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Arlie Jackson is found living in the home of his grandparents, although he is listed as their son. Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 41 years, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 57), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Chester [hard to read] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Arlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 111 (Atkinson) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Sherman Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #81, his occupation isn't listed, he's born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Salley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 12 children and all are still living, age 44), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Marcomb (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Andy (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jason (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Roda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Mary L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), and Arlie (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Sherman Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Jason (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Samantha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Will Press (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 36-18 (Weeksbury) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Arley Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #252, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, age 24), Edna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Earmlee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), and Vina Harris (servant/cook, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of ARLIE JACKSON and SAMANTHA BROWN are:

    1. EDNA M. JACKSON, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    2. ERMA LEE JACKSON, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erma L. Jackson was born in Johnson County to Smantha Brown.
    3. JAMES R. JACKSON, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Jackson was born in Johnson County to Samantha Brown.

    The children of ARLIE JACKSON and ETHEL LOVINS are:

    1. SHIRLEY FAYE JACKSON, b. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
    2. ARLIE JACKSON JR., b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arlie Jackson Jr. was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.
    3. CHARLES EDWARD JACKSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles E. Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.
    4. PEARLIE MAY JACKSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearlie M. Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.
    5. MILLARD RAY JACKSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Millard R. Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.
    6. ERNEST CLAUDE JACKSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ernest C. Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.
    7. ALMA SHARON JACKSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ernest C. Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ethel Lovins.

    (This information comes from Misty Jackson Walker and other sources)







ROBERT W. JACKSON, son of JOHN W. JACKSON and MARTHA. HALL, was born in March of 1845 in Kentucky, and died before 1930. He married MARY ELIZABETH SALYER, daughter of BEN SALYER and MINEWA HALL, about 1885. She was born in August of 1851 in Kentucky, and died April 9, 1930 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Robert and Mary raised their grandson, Arlie, after his mother, Bertie, died during childbirth.

In the 1900 census Robert Jackson says that he was born in March of 1847 but in the 1850 census he is 5 years old.

According to her death certificate transcript (because the scan of the actual certificate was corrupt), Mary Elizabeth Salyer Jackson, daughter of Ben Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Minewa Hall (b. Kentucky), was born about 1850 in Kentucky, and died April 9, 1930 in Johnson County at the age of 80.

On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 23). They are living next to Robert's parents.

On page 15 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1880), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Farish (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), John A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living 2 houses away from Robert's brother, Elisha.

On page 52 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's a farmer, born in March of 1847 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in August of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 48), Frank (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Girtie [Bertie] (daughter, born in August of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Chester (son, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Dora (daughter, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Gracie (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary L. (daughter, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 41 years, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 57), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Chester [hard to read] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Arlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7). Martha, at age 18, has to be the child listed as Mary L. in the 1900 census. The child that Mary had that's no longer living is Arlie's mother, Bertie. She claims to have 9 children living at this point, but she must be counting Arlie as her son.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), Robert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Mary L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), and Arlie (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Mary Elizabeth Salyer Jackson is found living in the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Robert Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 31, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Matha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 31, age 47), and Elizabeth Jackson (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 80).

    The children of ROBERT JACKSON and MARY SALYER are:

    1. MARTHA JACKSON, b. April 20, 1871, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 24, 1936, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WILLIAM ELZIE "ELZIE" LITTERAL, m. (2) ROBERT CRACE.
    2. FARISH JACKSON, b. 1873, Kentucky.
    3. JOHN ALLEN JACKSON, b. March 17, 1875, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 14, 1975, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) JULIA JACKSON, m. (2) SOPHIA JACKSON, m. (3) EDNA CURRY.
    4. FRANKLIN JACKSON, b. November 24, 1877, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1967, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CORA JACKSON.
    5. BERTIE JACKSON, b. August 1882, Kentucky, d. July 31, 1902, Kentucky, met SAMUEL MALCOLM WHITT.
    6. CHESTER JACKSON, b. June 1885, Kentucky.
    7. DORA JACKSON, b. August 1886, Kentucky, m. JAMES E. WILLIAMS.
    8. GRACIE JACKSON, b. June 1888, Kentucky.
    9. MARY L. JACKSON, b. June 1891, Kentucky.







JOHN W. JACKSON, son of GARNETT JACKSON and NANCY SALYER, was born about 1823 in Virginia. He married MARTHA A. HALL September 12, 1838 in Perry County, Kentucky. She was born about 1824 in Kentucky.

Notes: John Jackson was the brother of Larkin Jackson.

The children of Garnett and Nancy were reportedly Garnett, Nancy (b. 1820), John W. (b. 1822, Russell County, Virginia), Elizabeth (b. 1827, Harlan County, Kentucky), Larkin (b. 1830, Harlan County, Kentucky), and Gabriel (b. 1830, Harlan County, Kentucky).

Martha Hall was reportedly the daughter of William Hall and Nancy South from South Carolina.

Another child, David (b. 1854) has been reported to be in this family. The census reports don't list him, so if he existed he must have died young.

On page 5 of the 1850 census for District 1 in Perry County, Kentucky (dated May 21, 1850), John Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (born in Kentucky, age 27), Julia (born in Kentucky, age 11), Elisha (born in Kentucky, age 9), James (born in Kentucky, age 7), Robert (born in Kentucky, age 5), John (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 1).

In the house next to John Jackson there is a Jackson family that is no doubt related to John. It will be documented here for future reference. Larkin Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #30 and family #31, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed in this family are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 66), and David (born in Kentucky, age 21). Under the same roof, but listed as family #32 are Elizabeth Jackson (born in Kentucky, age 24), Jasper (born in Kentucky, age 8), Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 5), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Judah (female, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Perry County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1860), John Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Patsy (born in Kentucky, age 36), Elihu (born in Kentucky, age 20), John (born in Kentucky, age 17), Jas. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Robt (born in Kentucky, age 13), Betty (born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 9), and Gabe (born in Kentucky, age 2). The order of the children has changed since the 1950 census.

On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), John Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Martha (born in Kentucky, age 48), James R. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Gabril (born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to son Robert.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 16 (Precinct 6) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), John Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #232, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 55 years old. Also listed is Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in South Carolina, mother's birthplace is blank, age 55).

    The children of JOHN JACKSON and MARTHA HALL are:

    1. JULIA JACKSON, b. 1839, Kentucky.
    2. ELISHA JACKSON, b. January 1841, Kentucky, d. July 24, 1836, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) RACHEL A. CONLEY, m. (2) REBECCA CONLEY, m. (3) LOUISA CAUDILL.
    3. JAMES FRANKLIN JACKSON, b. 1843, Kentucky.
    4. ROBERT JACKSON, b. March 1845, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. MARY ELIZABETH SALYER.
    5. JOHN W. JACKSON, b. 1847, Kentucky, d. 1864.
    6. ELIZABETH JACKSON, b. 1849, Kentucky.
    7. MARY JACKSON, b. 1851, Kentucky.
    8. GABRIEL JACKSON, b. December 17, 1857, Kentucky, d. November 14, 1948, Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. JOSEPHINE LITTERAL.







MARY CONLEY, daughter of HARRISON B. CONLEY and ARINDA JACOBS, was born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, and died December 8, 1964 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) EWELL ROSSER about 1909. He was born about 1884 in Tennessee. She married (2) JULIAS S. MUCHO. He was born about 1885 in Poland, and died June 30, 1967 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Mucko died December 8, 1964 in Boyd County at the age of 81. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julius S. Mucho died June 30, 1967 in Boyd County at the age of 83. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 152 (Harrison Township - Terre Haute) in Vigo County, Indiana (dated January 2, 1920), Ewen Rosser is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 36 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 36).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 45-49 (Gary) in Lake County, Indiana (dated April 11-12, 1930), Ewell Rosser is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a cutter in a tube mill, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 25, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, keeping boarders in a boarding house, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 46), Arinda Conley (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74), Fred (brother, married, laborer in a tin mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, age 40), Lola (brother's wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), William Stokes (boarder, baker, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 19), and Julius Mucho (boarder, divorced, clerk, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, age 45).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Julius S. Mucho is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a butcher in a retail grocery, born in Poland, he was living in West Mont, Cook County, Illinois, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in West Mont, Cook County, Illinois, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 56), and Arina Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she was living in West Mont, Cook County, Illinois, 7th grade education, age 85). They are living next to Mary's brother, Fred.







FREDERICK CONLEY, son of HARRISON B. CONLEY and ARINDA JACOBS, was born April 21, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky, died July 6, 1955 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married LOLA (unknown last name). She was born September 28, 1905 in Kentucky, died November 22, 1981 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Fred Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Green County, Indiana, he stated that he was a miner working for Queen Coal Company, that he was single, and that he was born April 21, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had grey eyes and medium-brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Fred Conley lived from April 21, 1890 to July 6, 1955, and was buried in Plot L in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Lola Conley lived from September 28, 1905 to November 22, 1981, and was buried in Plot K of the same cemetery. No photos of their headstones are provided.

An application for a headstone for Fred Conley shows that he was born April 21, 1890, died July 6, 1955, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Ashland, Kentucky. He enlisted in "Bat. F. 36 F.A. Infantry" in Indiana on July 24, 1918, and was discharged January 31, 1919. The application was filled out by Mrs. J. S. Mucho of Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Fred Conley died July 6, 1955 in Boyd County at the age of 65. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lola Conley was born September 28, 1905, and died in November of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lola S. Conley died November 22, 1981 in Boyd County at the age of 76. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 45-49 (Gary) in Lake County, Indiana (dated April 11-12, 1930), Fred and Lola are found living with his sister. Ewell Rosser is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a cutter in a tube mill, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 25, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, keeping boarders in a boarding house, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 46), Arinda Conley (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74), Fred (brother, married, laborer in a tin mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, age 40), Lola (brother's wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), William Stokes (boarder, baker, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 19), and Julius Mucho (boarder, divorced, clerk, born in Poland, parents born in Poland, age 45). Julius Mucho will become Mary's 2nd husband.

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Fred Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a brick hacker in a brick plant, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 49 years old. Also listed is Lola (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34). They are living next to Fred's sister, Mary.







CHARLES FREDERICK FAIN, son of SYRENIA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born August 11, 1880 in Kentucky, died in October of 1967 in Ocoee, Orange County, Florida. He married ELLA B. (unknown last name) about 1902. She was born about 1885 in Kentucky, and died in August of 1966 in Orange County, Florida.

Notes: When Charles Frederic Fain's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio, he stated that he was a railroad brakeman in Hamden, Vinton County, that his closest relative was Ella Fain of Hamden, and that he was born August 11, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Fain was born August 11, 1880, and died in October of 1967. He received his Social Security card in 1957 in Florida, and his last place of residence was in Ocoee, Orange County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Charles Frederick Fain died in October of 1967 in Orange County.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Ella B. Fain died in August of 1966 in Orange County.

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 186 (Clinton) in Vinton County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1910), Charles Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a motorman in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ireland, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 25), and Hubert (son, born in Ohio, age 4).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 146 (Clinton) in Vinton County, Ohio (dated January 26, 1910), Charles Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's working for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Hubert (son, born in Ohio, age 13), and Charley R. (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 48-33 (Ocoee) in Orange County, Florida (dated April 2, 1930), Charles Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a grocer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ireland, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 45), and Charles R. Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 12).

    The children of CHARLES FAIN and ELLA (unknown last name) are:

    1. HUBERT E. FAIN, b. 1906, Ohio, d. March 1964, Orange County, Florida, m. FLORENCE I. HALE.
    2. CHARLES ROBERT FAIN JR., b. 1919, Ohio.







JERRY AMBROSE FAIN, son of SYRENIA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born March 2, 1884 in Star Furnace, Carter County, Kentucky, died January 9, 1960 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, and is buried in Hamden Cemetery in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio. He married LULA MORRELL, daughter of GERMAN MORRELL and FRANCIS (unknown last name), about 1907. She was born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, died in 1947, and is buried in Hamden Cemetery in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio.

Notes: Francis Morell's maiden name was reportedly Francis Kitchen. This couldn't be verified.

When Jerry Ambrose Fain's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Vinton County, Ohio, he stated that he was a miner, that his closest relative was Lulla Fain, and that he was born March 2, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

When Jerry Ambrose Fain's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio, he stated that his closest relative was Mrs. Lula Fain of McArthur, and that he was born March 2, 1884 in Star Furnace, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 165 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Jerry Ambrose Fain lived from 1884 to 1960, and was buried in Section C in Hamden Cemetery in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, that Lula Fain lived from 1886 to 1947, was buried in the same section of the same cemetery, that Vivian C. Fain lived from 1910 to 1974, was buried in Section E of the same cemetery, that Olive J. Fain lived from 1910 to 1992, was buried in the same section of the same cemetery, that Jerry A. Fain lived from November 8, 1918 to July 27, 2006, was buried in Section E of the same cemetery, that Kathleen L. Fain lived from January 12, 1920 to October 26, 2011, was buried in the same cemetery, that Edison G. Fain lived from February 12, 1923 to October 25, 1996, was buried in Section E of the same cemetery, that Sarah C. Fain lived from February 19, 1926 to February 27, 1992, was buried in Section E of the same cemetery, and that Joe Fain lived from August 12, 1927 to April 12, 1979, and was buried in Section E of the same cemetery [his wife Eileen's birth date is inscribed in the headstone, but not her death date], .

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jerry A. Fain died January 9, 1960 in Bay Park Community Hospital in Gallipolis, Gallia County, at the age of 75. He was living in Vinton County and widowed at the time of his death.

On page 38 of the 1900 census for District 11 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), German Morrell is listed as the head of the household for house #312, he's a watchman and a coal miner, born in July of 1839 in England, parents born in England, married for 16 years and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born about June of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 52), Mary (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Lula (daughter, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Harry (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and Arizona (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 17 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), A. J. Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Vivian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Zona Morrell (servant, female, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, age 18). Zona is Lula's sister Arizona.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 145 (Clinton) in Vinton County, Ohio (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Jerry A. Fane is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lulu (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, age 33), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Vivian C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mildred A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), William H. (son, born in Ohio, age 3 years 6 months), and Jerry A. Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 1 month). Jerry Sr.'s brother Charles is in District 146.

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 82-3 (Clinton) in Vinton County, Ohio (dated April 9, 1930), Jerry A. Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in the United States, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 43), Vivian (son, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 20), Richard (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 18 [hard to read]), Mildred (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), William H. (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Jerry R. (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Mary R. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Edison G. (son, born in Ohio, age 7), George (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 8 months), Joe (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 8 months), Norma Hager (daughter-in-law, married, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 21, age 22), Alise Carr (daughter-in-law, married, born in West Virginia, father born in Ohio, mother born in West Virginia, first married at 18, age 19), and James Hager (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 5 months). Vivian is listed as a son in this census and as a daughter in the others. It's unknown how the daughters-in-law or the grandson fit in.

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 82-4 (Clinton) in Vinton County, Ohio (dated April 3, 1940), Jerry A. Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 53), Edison G. (son, born in Ohio, age 17), George (son, born in Ohio, age 12), and Joe (son, born in Ohio, age 12).

    The children of JERRY FAIN and LULA MORRELL are:

    1. JAMES H. FAIN, b. 1908, Kentucky, d. March 9, 1929, Vinton County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Ohio death records, James H. Fain died March 9, 1929 in Vinton County.
    2. VIVIAN C. FAIN, b. 1910, Kentucky, d. 1974, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, m. OLIVE (unknown last name). She was b. 1910, d. 1992, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio.
    3. RICHARD FAIN, b. August 25, 1912, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Richard Fain was born August 25, 1912 in Boyd County to Loulie Morrell.
    4. MILDRED A. FAIN, b. 1914, Ohio.
    5. WILLIAM H. FAIN, b. 1916, Ohio.
    6. JERRY AMBROSE FAIN JR., b. November 8, 1918 Ohio, d. July 27, 2006, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, m. KATHLEEN "KATE" COTTRILL, daughter of EDWARD COTTRILL and NELLIE GARRET. She was b. January 12, 1920, Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, d. October 26, 2011, Wellston, Jackson County, Ohio, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Kathleen "Kate" Fain (age 91), daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Garret Cottrill, was born January 12, 1920 in Hamden, Ohio, died October 26, 2011 in Jenkins Memorial Health Facility in Wellston, Ohio, and was buried next to her husband in Hamden Cemetery. She was survived by 2 sons, Phillip (Betsy) Fain (of Wellston) and Bob (Jackie) Fain (Wellston); 2 daughters, Karen (Jay) Staten (Columbus) and Barbara McWhorter (Jackson); 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 great-grandson.
    7. MARY R. FAIN, b. 1922, Ohio.
    8. EDISON G. FAIN, b. February 12, 1923, Ohio, d. October 25, 1996, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, m. SARAH (unknown last name). She was b. February 19, 1926, d. February 27, 1992, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio.
    9. GEORGE FAIN, b. 1927, Ohio.
    10. JOE FAIN, b. August 12, 1927, Ohio, d. April 12, 1979, buried in Hamden, Vinton County, Ohio, m. EILEEN (unknown last name).
      Notes: George and Joe Fain are twins.







HENRY FAIN, son of SYRENIA "IRENE" CONLEY and WILLIAM FAIN, was born September 26, 1882 in Kentucky, and died in March of 1968 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. He married ELLA B. BURTON, daughter of JACOB F. BURTON and SERENA PATRICK, about 1900. She was born in November of 1884 Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Jacob F. Burton died January 27, 1918 in Rush, Carter County, Kentucky, from "La Grippe with a resulting heart Disease." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Scott County, Virginia, his birth date as June 23, 1853, his marital status as married, his occupation as "Doctor of Medicine," and his parents as Aaron Burton (b. Virginia) and Nancy Easterling (b. Scott County, Virginia).

According to her death certificate, Serena Patrick Burton died March 23, 1932 in Geigerville, Carter County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, Kentucky, her birth date as June 26, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dr. Jake Burton, her parents as Capt. Wylie Patrick (b. Magoffin County) and Mary Huff (b Johnson County, Kentucky), and the informant as Ben Burton of Rush, Kentucky.

When Henry Fain's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 inj Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner in Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ella Fain of Rush, and that he was born September 26, 1884. He was found to be short and stout, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Fain was born September 26, 1882, and died in March of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan.

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1900 census for District 34 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Jacob Burton is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a merchant, born in June of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Serena (wife, born in June of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 42), Ella Burton (daughter, married, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 15), Benjamin (son, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Gracie (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Frank (son, born in January of 1874 in Kentucky, age 6), Henry Fain (son-in-law, married, coal miner, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 18), and Burl Biggio (servant, single, teamster, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Henry Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated March 23, 1920), Henry Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Charlie (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Harry (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rupert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Irine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 98-19 (Hardy) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Henry Faine is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ella B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 44), Irene E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mary K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Francis H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jene D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Carline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Serena Burton (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

    The children of HENRY FAIN and ELLA BURTON are:

    1. CHARLES DOUGLAS FAIN, b. September 9, 1900, Kentucky, d. May 28, 1976, Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, m. LILLIAN B. MCNEAL.
    2. HARRY FAIN, b. March 22, 1902, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1991, Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE TUFTS.
    3. WILLIAM HUBERT FAIN, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    4. FRANK FAIN, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    5. ELLA IRENE FAIN, March 23, 1913, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella I. Fain was born March 23, 1913 in Carter County to Ella Burton.
    6. MARY K. FAIN, b. February 21, 1916, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary C. Fain was born February 21, 1916 in Carter County to Ella Burton.
    7. FRANCES HILDA FAIN, b. June 7, 1918, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hilda F. Fain was born June 7, 1918 in Carter County to Ella Burton.
    8. JEAN D. FAIN, b. 1920, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jean D. Fain was born in Carter County to Ella Burton.
    9. CAROLYN FAIN, b. 1922, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carolyn Fain was born in Carter County to Ella Burton.
    10. JUNIOR FAIN, b. February 5, 1925, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 1925, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Junior Fain was born February 5, 1925 in Carter County to Ella Burton.
      According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed male baby boy who was stillborn on February 5, 1925 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Henry Fain (b. Kentucky) and Ella Burton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Henry Fain of Rush, Kentucky, and the burial place as Clark Cemetery.







CHARLES DOUGLAS FAIN, son of HENRY FAIN and ELLA B. BURTON, was born September 9, 1900 in Kentucky, and died May 28, 1976 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan. He married LILLIAN B. MCNEAL, daughter of TROY L. MCNEAL and MARTHA TUFTS, about 1922. She was born September 20, 1902 in Kentucky, and died in September of 1979 in Center Line, Macomb County, Michigan.

Notes: Troy L. McNeal was the brother of Harry Rice McNeal.

When Charles Douglas Fain's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner in Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Henry Fain of Rush, and that he was born September 9, 1900. He was found to be short and stout, and he had brown eyes and light brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Fain was born September 9, 1900, and died in May of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Center Line, Macomb County, Michigan.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lillian Fain was born September 20, 1902, and died in September of 1979. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Center Line, Macomb County, Michigan.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 17 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Troy McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a locomotive engineer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), and Lillian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 21 (Rush) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), T. L. McNeal is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a brakeman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Lillian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Nina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and McAdoo (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months). They are living next to Troy's father, John.

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 98-19 (Hardy) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Charles D. Faine is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Lillian B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 25), Charline D. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and Charles D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 98-24 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), C. D. Faine is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 35), Charlene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Charles D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Patsy Ruth (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 9), Patricia Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Betty Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Ernest R. (son, born in West Virginia, age 1), and Hary Simon (son, born in West Virginia, age 5 months).

    The children of CHARLES FAIN and LILLIAN MCNEAL are:

    1. CHARLENE D. FAIN, b. 1926, Pike County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlene Fain was born in Pike County to Lillian McNeal.
    2. CHARLES DOUGLAS FAIN JR., b. 1928, Pike County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles D. Fain was born in Pike County to Lillian McNeal.
    3. PATSY RUTH FAIN, b. 1931, West Virginia.
    4. PATRICIA ANN FAIN, b. 1935, Pike County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patricia A. Fain was born in Pike County to Lillian McNeal.
    5. BETTY LOU FAIN, b. 1936, Pike County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty L. Fain was born in Pike County to Lilian McNeal.
    6. ERNEST R. FAIN, b. 1938, West Virginia.
    7. HARRY SIMON FAIN, b. 1939, West Virginia.







HARRY FAIN, son of HENRY FAIN and ELLA B. BURTON, was born March 22, 1902 in Kentucky, and died April 10, 1991 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married HATTIE TUFTS, daughter of WILLIAM HENRY TUFTS and AMANDA JANE BARNEY. She was born December 7, 1904 in Kentucky, and died February 5, 2000 in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: The children in this family are listed as step-children in the 1930 census. Both Harry and Hattie were first married about 1923 so either they are both on their 2nd marriage or the children are not Harry's step-children as listed.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harry Fain was born March 22, 1902, and died April 10, 1991. His last place of residence was in Wheelwright, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harry Fain died April 10, 1991 in Floyd County at the age of 89.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hattie T. Fain was born December 7, 1904, and died February 5, 2000. Her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hattie M. Fain died February 5, 2000 in Wheelwright, Floyd County at the age of 95.

On page 39 of the 1900 census for District 11 (Cannonsburg) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), William Tufts is listed as the head of the household for house #315, he's a coal miner, born in March of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Pennsylvania, married for 14 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Manda J. (wife, born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 34), Hannah Barney (mother-in-law, widowed, born in November of 1833 in Ohio, parents born in Pennsylvania, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 66), Hanna L. Tufts (daughter, born in September of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), James Tufts (son, born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Phelix Tufts (son, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Birdie Tufts (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Mary A. Tufts (daughter, born in April of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Roy Wolfe (cousin, coal miner, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1910 census for District 17 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), H. William Tufts is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 44), James (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 18), Felix (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 17), Birdie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Davy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mattie Wolf (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 21 (Rush) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), William H. Tufts is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Pennsylvania, age 54), David (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 18), George (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), William Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Pierce Bailey (son-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Mary Ann Bailey (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), ana Mildred Bailey (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On pages 36 & 37 of the 1930 census for District 36-24 (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12 & 14, 1930), Harry Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #359, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 25), Hazel Fain (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Dortha Fain (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Clarence E. Fain (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 36-21A in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Harry Fain is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Geraldine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ella Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Harry Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William H. Faine born in Boyd County in 1924 to Hattie Tufts.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella J. Fair was born in Floyd County to Hattie Tuft.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry Faine was born in Floyd County to Hattie Lufts.







SARAH ELIZABETH CONLEY, daughter of ISAAC REDMOND CONLEY and MARTHA ANN SEXTON, was born in May of 1887 in Willard, Carter County, Kentucky, and died February 9, 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio. She married JAMES BILL SPARKS, son of COLBY SPARKS and MARTHA PERMELIE CHAFFIN, about 1905. He was born January 18, 1880 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Sparks reportedly died in 1922, the same year as his wife.

According to her death certificate, Martha Permelie Chaffin died April 4, 1929 in Yatesville, Lawrence County, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 24, 1863, her marital status as married, her parents as George Washington Chaffin (b. Kentucky) and Margaret Short (b. Kentucky), the informant as Cobe Sparks of Yatesville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Sparks Cemetery.

When Jim Bill Sparks' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner for Pom. Creek Coal Co. in Pike County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Sarah E. Sparks of Yatesville, Lawrence County, and that he was born January 18, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Ohio death records, Sarah E. Sparks died February 9, 1922 in Summit County.

On page 50 of the 1880 census for District 50 (Twin Branches) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Colbie Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #149, no occuapation is listed he's born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Marthie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and James (son, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 78 (Twin Branch) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Coby Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in September of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in February of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 38), Jas. W. (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Nora (daughter, born in October of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Rosa (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Flora (daughter, born in November of 1887 in Texas, age 12), Georgia (daughter, born in October of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Dewey Lee (daughter, born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Goebel Sparks (grandson, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Twin Branch) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), James B. Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sarrah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and all are still living, age 23), Martha W. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 3), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months). James' parents are in house #41.

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 276 (Springfield) in Summit County, Ohio (dated January 15, 1920), James B. Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a laborer in a rubber factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Martha (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 12), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hettie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 64-20 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), James Sparks is found living in the home of his grandfather. Cobe Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Rosie E. Sparks (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Sherwood Sparks (grandson, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), James E. Sparks (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Dorothy L. Sparks (grandson [sic], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Tennie Chaffin (sister-in-law, widowed, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 64), Flora Williams (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Texas, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Freda T. Williams (granddaughter, born in Illinois, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Texas, age 9), and Sharlot I. Williams (granddaughter, born in Illinois, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Texas, age 8). Dorothy is listed as a grandson but must be a granddaughter. She's 8 years old which means that she could belong to James and Sarah Sparks.

    The children of SARAH CONLEY and JAMES SPARKS are:

    1. MARTHA W. SPARKS, b. 1907, West Virginia, m. FRED DAVIS.
    2. PAUL E. SPARKS, b. 1910, Kentucky.
    3. EVA SPARKS, b. November 12, 1912, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eva V. Sparks was born November 12, 1912 in Lawrence County to Sarah Conley.
    4. JAMES E. SPARKS, b. August 24, 1916, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Sparks was born August 24, 1916 in Lawrence County to Sarah Conley.
    5. HETTIE C. SPARKS, b. April 4, 1919, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leethie C. Sparks was born April 4, 1919 in Lawrence County to Sarah Conley.







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