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GEORGE W. JACKSON, son of JAMES FRANK JACKSON and ANNA CATHARINE "KATE" HOOD, was born February 28, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 28, 1932 in Bridgeford, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married ELLA ADKINS. She was born about 1912 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on George Jackson can be found on page 154 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, George Jackson died December 28, 1932 in Paintsville from "Gunshot wound back of neck. Bullet removed from Medulla Oblongata - Homicidal - Instant death." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 28, 1906, his marital status as married, his wife as Ella Adkins, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Frank Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Kate Hood (b. Kentucky), the informant as Telia Slusher of Garrett, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 36-17 (Burton) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), G. W. Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #326, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in West Virginia, age 18), and Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

    The child of GEORGE JACKSON and ELLA ADKINS is:

    1. PAULINE ELLA JACKSON, b. 1929, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ella Jackson was born in Floyd County to Ella Adkins.







CLIFFORD FRANKLIN PACE, son of JOHN J. PACE and MARY M. "MOLLIE" BAILEY, was born May 1, 1900 in Kentucky, died March 5, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married SALLY VAUGHAN, daughter of WILLIAM H. VAUGHAN and ELIZABETH ALLEN, about 1922. She was born about 1903 in Kentucky, died February 25, 1964 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, and is buried in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington.

Notes: When Clifford F. Pace's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12 [1918] in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a teacher in Conley, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was John Pace of Conley, and that he was born May 1, 1900. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. The person who actually filled out the card wrote - under "Has person lost arm, leg, hand, eye, or is hs obviously physically disqualified? (Specify)" - "Has Typhoid Fever I am informed by his father."

According to his death certificate, Clifford Franklin Pace died March 5, 1942 in Paintsville Hospital from uremia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 1, 1900, his marital status as married, his occupation as attorney at law, his parents as John J. Pace (b. Kentucky) and Mollie Bailey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Sally Pace of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Conley, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Clifford Pace (age 42), son of John J. and Molly Bailey Pace of Magoffin County, died March 6, 1942, a day after suffering a stroke, and was buried in Burning Fork, Magoffin County. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Tressie, who was killed in an automobile accident several years prior while on her way from Oklahoma City to Paintsville to attend their mother's funeral. He was survived by his wife, the former Sallie Vaughan; 1 son, Martin Allen; 2 brothers, Tommie Pace (of Washington State) and John Wallis (Washington); and 1 sister, Versie (Mrs. Nolan Cecil) (Washington). "Completing High School at Magoffin Collegiate Institute, Mr. Pace earned enough money from teaching school to attend the Bowling Green Business College. He became official court reporter in this judicial district and graduated from the law college of the University of Kentucky in 1931. Practicing in Paintsville, he soon established himself as an outstanding lawyer, having an especially well known reputation as a criminal attorney as well as corporation counsel, representing Consolidation Coal Company." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clifford F. Pace died March 5, 1942 in Johnson County at the age of 41. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Sally Vaughn Pace, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Allen Vaughn, was a former resident of Paintsville, Kentucky. She died February 25, 1964 in Wenatchee, Washington, where she had been living for a few years prior to her death, making her home with her son, Martin Allen Pace, and was buried in Wenatchee, Washington. She married Clifford Pace, a Paintsville attorney, who preceded her in death. She was survived by her son; 1 brother, Carl Martin (of Paintsville); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), W. H. Vaughan is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage [hard to read - possibly 3rd], married for 23 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 44), Ben H. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Sally (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), William Vaughan is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Hobart (son, single, engineer on a steam locomotive, born in Kentucky, age 22), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rexford (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Victoria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Clifford Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a court reporter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 67-9B (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated May 22, 1940), Clifford Pace is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's an attorney for Consolidation Coal Company, born in Kentucky, he was living in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 5 years of college, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Sally (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of college, age 36), and Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of CLIFFORD PACE and SALLY VAUGHAN are:

    1. BILLY JOE PACE, b. February 1, 1927, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 2, 1927, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Power Cemetery, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Billy Joe Pace died February 2, 1927 in Paintsville after living only 11 hours - the effects of being born 2 months prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Clifford F. Pace (b. Kentucky) and Sally Vaughn (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Clifford F. Pace of Paintsville, Kentucky.
    2. MARTIN ALLEN PACE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martin A. Pace was born in Johnson County to Sallie Pace.







JAMES "JEEMS" CONLEY, son of JOSEPH CONLEY and MARY "POLLY" BAILEY, was born October 19, 1876 in Knott County, Kentucky, died February 7, 1950 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stone Coal, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married NANCY ANN COMBS, daughter of FRANKLIN COMBS and (unknown). She was born February 8, 1891 in Kentucky, died April 12, 1969 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Goose Creek Hill at Stone Coal and Goose Creek Gap Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 465 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. According to that book, Nancy Ann Combs, daughter of Franklin Combs, married (1) Abe Shepherd and they had 2 sons, John Shepherd (who married Maggie Smith) and Elliott Shepherd (who married Virgie Wallen); and 1 daughter, Susan Shepherd (who married Ben Smith). Jeems Conley is buried at Stone Coal and Nancy at Goose Creek Hill at Stone Coal and Goose Creek Gap.

According to his death certificate, James Conley died February 7, 1950 in Garrett, Floyd County, but the cause of death is hard to read. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Knott County, his birth date as October 19, 1876, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Joe Conley and Polly Bailey, the informant as Houston Cole, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James Conley died February 7, 1950 in Floyd County at the age of 74.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nancy A. Conley was born February 8, 1891, and died April 15, 1969. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nancy A. Conley died April 12, 1969 in Floyd County at the age of 75.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Abe Sheppard is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Nancy Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 19), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Precinct 12) in Breathitt County, Kentucky (dated June 12 & 13, 1920), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Nancyan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), John [John Shepherd] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Susan [Susan Shepherd] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Elax [Alex Shepherd] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Eligie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 36-26 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), James Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #326, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 38, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 38), Lige (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Margrett (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Susan A. Shepherd (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Alic Shepherd (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of JEEMS CONLEY and NANCY COMBS are:

    1. ELIJAH CONLEY, b. January 6, 1914, Knott County, Kentucky, m. MAGGIE HOOVER.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Elige Conley was born January 6, 1914 in Knott County to Nancy Combs. According to another, Lige Conley was born January 6, 1915.
    2. ELBERT C. CONLEY, b. 1917, Kentucky, d. before 1930, buried in Prater, Spring Fork of Quicksand, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
    3. WILLIAM CONLEY, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. BECKY SALISBURY.
    4. MARGARET CONLEY, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LESTER NUNN.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Margaret Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.
    5. GRACIE CONLEY, b. 1925, Knott County, Kentucky, m. HOUSTON COLE.
    6. GEORGE E. CONLEY, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. DIXIE LAWSON.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, George Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.
    7. TROY CONLEY, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Troy Conley was born in Floyd County to Nancy Combs.

    (This information comes from Bobby Cole and other sources)







BARBARA ELLEN "SISSIE" CONLEY, daughter of HIRAM F. CONLEY and MARY ANN ESTEP, was born June 20, 1888 on Lick Fork of Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 11, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DAVID WEBB, son of JAMES SCOTT "SCOTT" WEBB and ANGELINE "ANNA" SPEARS. He was born July 3, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 13, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 323 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

David Webb was the brother of Haskell Webb.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James S. Webb (age 22) married Angeline Spears (age 17) on September 27, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Anna Spears Webb died November 25, 1952 in Hen Clip, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as February 29, 1868, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Enoch Spears and Malinda Williams, the informant as the family, and the burial place as South Side Cemetery.

According to her obituary, Anna Spears Webb (age 84), daughter of Enoch and Melinda Williams Spears, was born February 29, 1868, and died November 25, 1952 at the Paintsville home of her son, Dave Webb. She was survived by 4 sons, W. G. Webb (of Auxier, Kentucky), Dave Webb, Herbert Webb (Huntington, West Virginia), and Haskel Webb (Paintsville); 3 daughters, Nettie Ratcliff (Lackey, Kentucky), Mintie Conley (Van Lear), and Bertha George (Thelma, Kentucky); 27 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When David Webb's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for C & O Railway Company in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Sisy Webb [sic], and that he was born August 14, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had gray eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Sissie Conley Webb (age 75), daughter of Hiriam and Mary Estepp Conley and a resident of Paintsville for the 43 years prior to her death, was born June 20, 1888 on Lick Fork of Jennies Creek, died October 11, 1963 from a heart attack at the home of her son, Glen Webb, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Webb, on February 19, 1953. She was survived by 2 sons, Glen Webb and Elmer Webb (of Springfield, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Elmer Delaney (Olive Hill) and Mrs. Sammie Phipps (Jackson, Ohio); 3 brothers, Hayden Conley (East Point), Mark Conley (Kingsport, Tennessee), and Bascom Conley (Martin); 3 sisters, Mrs. Bill Blair (Collista), Mrs. Bill Ward (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Bill McFaddin (Paintsville); 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Barbra A. Webb died October 11, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 75.

According to his death certificate, Dave Webb died February 13, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as July 3, 1889, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired railroad worker, his parents as Scott Webb and Ann Spears, the informant as "SISSIE WEBB (WIFE)," and the burial place as the family cemetery in Paintsville.

According to his obituary, Dave Webb (age 63), son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Webb, was a resident of Southside [Paintsville] and a retired railroad worker. He was born July 3, 1889 in Johnson County, died February 13, 1953 while watching television in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McFaddin, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was married in Paintsville August 30, 1918 to Sissie Conley, who survived him. He was also survived by 2 son, Glen Webb (of Pikeville) and Elmer Webb (Paintsville); 2 daughters, June Delaney (Olive Hill) and Mrs. Jane Phipps (Jackson, Ohio); 3 brothers, W. G. Webb (Auxier), Herbert Webb (Huntington, West Virginia), and Hack Webb [Haskell Webb] (West Van Lear); 3 sisters, Mrs. George Ratliff (Lackey, Kentucky), Mintie Conley (Dayton, Ohio), and Mrs. Elias George (Thelma, Kentucky); and 13 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dave Webb died February 13, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 63. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Dave Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a section man for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Barbra (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Ann (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Dave Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's an engine watchman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Barbra E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 29, age 39), Gleen (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Norma [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Anna (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 61).

On page 54 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Dave Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #484, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Sissie (head [wife], born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 52), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Anna (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 70).

    The children of SISSIE CONLEY and DAVE WEBB are:

    1. JUNE WEBB, b. January 25, 1910, Kentucky, d. November 14, 1983, Richmond County, Georgia, buried in Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky, m. ELMER DELANEY.
    2. GLEN WEBB, b. June 5, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 29, 1986, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) MABEL CENTERS, m. (2) NEVA JO CLICK.
    3. ELMER WEBB, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer Webb was born in Johnson County to Susie Conley.
    4. JANE WEBB, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. SAM PHIPPS.
    5. MARJORIE WEBB, b. June 23, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 1, 1929, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Majorie [sic] Webb was born June 23, 1928 in Johnson County to Barbara Conley.
      According to her death certificate, Marjorie Webb died December 1, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from chicken pox. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 23, 1928, her parents as David Webb (b. Kentucky) and Barbara Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dave Webb of Paintsville, and the burial place as Paintsville.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Marjorie Webb died December 1, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 1.
    6. MARVIN WEBB, b. February 24, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1934, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Mill Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Webb was born February 24, 1933 in Johnson County to Barbara Conley.
      According to his death certificate, Marvin Webb died February 15, 1934 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tetany. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 24, 1933, his parents as Dave Webb (b. Kentucky) and Barbra Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dave Webb of Paintsville, and the burial place as Mill Branch.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Marvin Webb died February 15, 1934 in Johnson County at the age of less than a year.







HARLEN C. CONLEY, son of ANDREW JACKSON CONLEY and ELIZABETH JANE NICKELL, was born in August of 1867 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died in 1952, and is buried in Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois. He married ANNIE E. STAMP, daughter of DAVID JOSEPH STAMP and MARIAH STRINGER, about 1896. She was born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, died in 1946, and is buried in Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Joe Stamp [David Joseph Stamp Jr.] died February 14, 1911 in West Liberty, Morgan County, from scarlot fever or acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 23, 1896, his marital status as single, his parents as David J. Stamp (b. London, England) and Mariah Stringer (b. Kentucky), and the informant as David J. Stamp of West Liberty.

According to his death certificate, David Joseph Stamp died June 23, 1933 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, from arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as London, England, his birth date as July 12, 1847, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Betty Whitt Stamp, his occupation as miner, his parents as Harry Stamp (b. England) and Charlotte Wheeler (b. England), the informant as Sam Stamp of Blackie, Kentucky, and the burial place as Morehead.

David Stamp's 2nd wife was Elizabeth "Betty" Whitt, daughter of Harley Whitt and Matilda Martin. She was born July 29, 1850 in Kentucky, died of a "common cold" on May 2, 1932 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stacy Fork Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Harlan and Ann Stamp Conley were reportedly married February 14, 1896 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Harlen C. Conley lived from 1867 to 1952, and was buried in Mansfield Cemetery in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois, that Annie E. Conley lived from 1880 to 1946, was buried in the same cemetery, that Earl Conley [David Earl Conley] lived from November 23, 1906 to February 16, 1974, was buried in the same cemetery, that Jerome G. Conley Sr. lived from December 24, 1914 to May 6, 2005, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Allen Newton Conley lived from July 8, 1924 to November 20, 1943, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1880 census for District 83 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1880), David Stamp & family are living in house #80, along with a man by the name of Henry Fairchild. David is a coal digger, born in England, parents born in England, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 4), Charley (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Cally (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 71 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Harlen C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in August of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Ann (wife, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Mammie (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Rollie (son, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 71 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), David J. Stamp is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a coal digger, born in July of 1847 in England, parents born in England, emigrated to the United States in 1865, married for 25 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mariah (wife, born in May of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 43), William H. (son, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Phebe (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), David J. (son, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Robert T. (son, born in November of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and Joe K. (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 2). Mariah has had 9 children at this point, and all are still living. The 3 children in the 1880 census, plus the 5 children in this census makes a total of 8. This Stamp family is the only one in Morgan County and David is the only Stamp born in England and living in Kentucky in both 1880 and 1900. Annie Stamp consistently lists her father's birthplace as England and must be the "missing" child of David and Mariah Stamp. Annie claims that she was born in February of 1880 in the 1900 census, and that's how her headstone is engraved, but she's not in the 1880 census, which was taken in June of 1880.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 153 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 28), Rollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Harlan (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 209 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, age 28), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), David E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Harlan Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, Illinois (dated April 23, 1930), Harland C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 49), Earl D. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allen N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harland T. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Harland J. Conley (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Anna E. (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Katherine L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, llinois (dated June 14, 1940), Harlan Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Anny (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 60), Newton (son, born in Illinois, age 15), and Sylvester Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 14). Sylvester was Rollie's son.

    The children of HARLEN CONLEY and ANNIE STAMP are:

    1. MAMIE CONLEY, b. May 1897, Kentucky.
      Notes: Mamie Conley reportedly died August 5, 1902.
    2. ROLLIE CONLEY, b. March 9, 1899, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1938, La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky, m. DAMIE FRANCES CASSITY.
    3. HENRY CONLEY, b. 1903, Kentucky.
    4. DAVID EARL "EARL" CONLEY, b. November 23, 1906, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1974, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, buried in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl Conley was born November 21 [23 on his headstone], 1906, and died in February of 974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and his last place of residence was in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.
    5. HARLEN C. CONLEY JR., b. August 28, 1908, Kentucky, d. December 1986, Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, m. ANNA E. FULTZ.
    6. EDNA CONLEY, b. September 8, 1912, Loveland, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 28, 1912, Loveland, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Ednia Conley died September 28, 1912 in Loveland, Morgan County, Kentucky, from lobular pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 8, 1912, her parents as Harlen C. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Annie Stamp (b. Kentucky), the informant as Harlen C. Conley of Loveland, Kentucky, and the burial place as West Liberty, Kentucky.
    7. EDGAR CONLEY, b. September 8, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Edna and Edgar were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Conley was born September 8, 1912 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
    8. JEROME G. CONLEY, b. December 24, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 2005, buried in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerome Conley was born December 24, 1914 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
    9. RAYMOND P. CONLEY, b. June 4, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raymon P. Conley was born June 4, 1918 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
    10. RENA F. CONLEY, b. 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rena F. Conley was born in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.
    11. ALLEN NEWTON CONLEY, b. July 8, 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 20, 1943, buried in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois.
      Notes: Allen Newton Conley was a Marine and died in World War II.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Allen N. Conley was born July 8, 1924 in Morgan County to Annie Stamp.







BREHILDA M. CONLEY, daughter of ANDREW JACKSON CONLEY and LUCRETIA PATRICK, was born August 18, 1862 in Kentucky, died July 27, 1935 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fred Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married (1) DOCTOR "DOCK" FERGUSON, son of RICHARD FERGUSON and NANCY JANE ISON, May 27, 1881 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born in April of 1864 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died before 1910. She married (2) HARVY H. KEATON son of HUDSON KEATON and KESIAH PRICE, about 1906. He was born August 5, 1861 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died January 19, 1934 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fred Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Dock Ferguson was the brother of Hansford B. Ferguson and Millard Ferguson.

Harvy H. Keaton was the brother of Rhuhemma Keaton and Harrison Keeton.

According to her death certificate, Jane Ison Ferguson died June 18, 1918 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, with no attending physician. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 73, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Isaac Ison (b. Kentucky) and Mat Eldridge (b. Kentucky), the informant as H. B. Ferguson of Relief, Kentucky, and the burial place as H. B. Ferguson Graveyard in Relief.

Dock Ferguson reportedly died in 1902.

Harvey Keaton was first married to a lady by the name of Julia Brown.

According to Kentucky birth records, Harvy H. Keeton was born August 5, 1861 in Morgan County to Hudson Keeton and Kesiah Price.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, "--- [Dr] Ferguson" married B. M. Conley on May 27, 1881 in Morgan County.

According to her death certificate, Brehilda Conley Ferguson died July 27, 1935 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Heart Failure Family Said had no Physician." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 18, 1862, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dock Ferguson, her father as Jack Conley (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as "Not Known," the informant as Emery Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fred Ferguson Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Brehilda Ferguson died July 27, 1935 in Morgan County at the age of 73.

According to his death certificate, Harvy H. Keaton died January 19, 1934 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "had no Physician Supposed to be heart Failure." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 20, 1862, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his father as Hudson Keaton (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Price (b. Kentucky), the informant as Brehilde Keaton of Moon, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fred Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harvy H. Keaton died January 19, 1934 in Morgan County at the age of 72.

On page 15 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1870), Brehilda Conley is found living in the home of her uncle and aunt. Winston Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (born in Kentucky, age 19), David (works on farm, born in North Carolina, age 62), Polly (born in Kentucky, age 58), and Brehildia Conley (born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 10, 1870), Richard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 34), William J. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Leander (born in Kentucky, age 11), John H. (born in Kentucky, age 10), James F. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Doctor (born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Henry H. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1880), Brehilda is found living in the home of her grandparents. David Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #301, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, age 68), and Behilda (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 24 & 25, 1880), Richard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #298, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Leander (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Doctor (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Andrew C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Isom J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Hansford B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Susanah (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 8). Harvey Keaton, who will become Brehilda Conley's 2nd husband, is living with his parents and family in house #296.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Doctor Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farmer, born in April of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in August of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 37), John E. (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Leander (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Emmary (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), David (son, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Alma (daughter, born in June of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Richard (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Clay (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Herbert (son, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), George H. (son, born in April of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Louella (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months). The dates listed have John and Leander being born 4 months apart, and since Kentucky marriage records show that Brehilda and Doctor were married May 27, 1881, Leander must have been born in July of 1883.

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 47), David Ferguson (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Richard Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Henry O. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Herbert E. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), George H. Ferguson (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Lou E. Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Emma E. Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 26 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Harvy Keaton is listed as the head of the household for house #220, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Brehilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Hazel Ferguson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Hatten Ferguson (step-son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to son Clay, and son David is living as a boarder in house #222.

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 67), Hazel Ison (granddaughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Earl Ison (grandson, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), and David Ferguson (boarder, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43).

    The children of BREHILDA CONLEY and DOCK FERGUSON are:

    1. JOHN EDWARD FERGUSON, b. March 10, 1882, Kentucky, d. January 31, 1963, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. GENOA CATHERINE RIGSBY.
    2. LEANDER FERGUSON, b. July 1883, Kentucky.
    3. EMORY C. FERGUSON, b. August 25, 1885, Kentucky, d. April 6, 1952, La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. MAHALA QUESINBERRY.
    4. DAVID FERGUSON, b. March 1, 1887, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 1963, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) UNA ADKINS, m. (2) RHODA FYFFE.
    5. ALMA J. FERGUSON, b. June 1889, Kentucky, d. June 19, 1968, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. LEANDER M. C. BROWN.
    6. RICHARD FERGUSON, b. July 15, 1891, Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 10, 1968, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" KEETON.
    7. HENRY CLAY "CLAY" FERGUSON, b. August 1, 1893, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1958, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JULIA JANE FERGUSON
    8. HERBERT E. FERGUSON, b. August 4, 1895, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1962, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. AMERICA E. LYONS.
    9. GEORGE HATTEN "HATTEN" FERGUSON, b. April 16, 1898, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1964, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. MARY (unknown last name).
    10. LOUELLA FERGUSON, b. April 1900, Kentucky, m. MARCUS G. SKAGGS.
    11. EMMA E. FERGUSON, b. March 13, 1902, Kentucky, d. December 1987, Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ARTHUR SKAGGS.







CYNTHIA A. JACKSON, daughter of AMANDA C. "MANDY" SALYER and MASON JACKSON, was born in April 8, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 30, 1991 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, and is buried in Messer Cemetery in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. She married MACK C. MESSER, son of WILLIAM MESSER and POLLY NAPIER. He was born July 20, 1908 in Kentucky, died April 15, 1984 in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, and is buried in Messer Cemetery in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan. Mack Messer married (1) LULA (unknown last name). She was born May 9, 1911, died February 25, 1956, and is buried in Messer Cemetery in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan

Notes: Information on Cynthia A. Jackson can be found on page 186 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Pollie Napier Messer died September 6, 1946 in Ary, Perry County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Perry County, her birth date as November 21, 1873, her marital status as married, her husband as William Messer (age 77), her parents as Mack Napier (b. Perry County) and Annie Engle (b. Perry County), the informant as Roseville Combs of Hazard, Kentucky, and the burial place as Holiday Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva Messer was born April 26, 1911 in Knott County to Polley Napier, Malcum Messer was born May 1, 1913 in Knott County to Polly Napier, and Sarah A. Messer was born December 27, 1915 in Knott County to Poley Napier.

According to Kentucky birth records, Cynthia Jackson was born April 8, 1903 in Johnson County to Mason Jackson (b. Magoffin County) and Mandy Salyer (b. Johnson County).

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Cynthia Messer lived from 1903 to 1991, and was buried in Messer Cemetery in Wayland, Allegan County, Michigan, that Mack Messer lived from July 20, 1908 to April 15, 1984, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Lula Messer lived from May 9, 1911 to February 25, 1956, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cynthia Messer was born April 8, 1903, and died April 30, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Cynthia Messer was born April 8, 1903, and died April 30, 1991. Her residence and place of death are both listed as Wayland, Allegan County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mack Messer was born July 20, 1908, and died in April of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Shelbyville, Allegan County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Mack C. Messer was born July 20, 1907, and died April 15, 1984. His residence and place of death are both listed as Wayland, Allegan County.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 85 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), William Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 36), Rosy B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Hiram (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Aaron (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Shafter (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fredrick (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mack C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 55 (Ball) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), W. H. Messar is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Hiram (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Shafter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Fred (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mac (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Sarann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 60-8 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Will Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Polly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 55), Mac (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Malcom (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah Messer (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), M. C. Daniels (son-in-law, married, logger, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 32, age 47), Orpha Daniels (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Woodro Daniels (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Dortha Daniels (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 60-2 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Mack Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 28), Veda Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Queda Ray (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eda Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Omar (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Gobel (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).







AMANDA JANE BLAIR, daughter of EVELINE CONLEY and JOHN BLAIR, was born October 18, 1861 in Kentucky, died October 16, 1931 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, son of DRURY RIGSBY and NANCY J. ROSE, February 25, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born August 18, 1854 in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, died December 31, 1918 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Malachai Smith Cemetery in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky. Andrew Jackson Rigsby married (1) SARAH M. SEAGRAVES. She was born about 1850 in Kentucky, and died in 1880.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Andrew J. Rigsby was born August 18, 1854 in Blain, Lawrence County to Drury Rigsby and Nancy Rose.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Amanda J. Blair married Andrew J. Rigsby on February 25, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Amanda's grandson, Ron Penix, Amanda J. Blair and Andrew Jackson Rigsby were married at the home of John Blair by Samuel Hamilton and witnessed by Stephen Wheeler and Greenville Phipps.

According to her death certificate, Amanda Blair Rigsby died October 16, 1931 in Ashland from a cerebral hemorrhage due to high blood pressure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 18, 1861, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Andrew Rigsby, her parents as John Blair (b. Kentucky) and Emiline Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as S. J. Blair of Ashland, Kentucky, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Rigsby died October 16, 1931 in Boyd County at the age of 69.

According to his death certificate, Andrew Rigsby died December 31, 1918 in Elkfork from "Hart failure." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Laurence County, Kentucky, his birth date as September 5, 1854, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Drew Rigsby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Rose (b. Kentucky), the informant as Asa Rigsby of Jeptha, and the burial place as W. M. Smiths Cemetery in Jeptha.

On page 66 of the 1860 census for Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated July 23, 1860), Drury Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #426, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in North Carolina, age 48), Thomas (born in Kentucky, age 19), Larkin (born in Kentucky, age 14), John (born in Kentucky, age 12), and A. J. (born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to a William (b. North Carolina, age 85) and Elizabeth Rose (b. North Carolina, age 75), who are probably Nancy's parents.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Precinct 4 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1870), Dure Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 48), and Andrew (born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1880), Andrew Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #289, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are are Sarah M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 30), Susaner (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and William M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Andrew Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in August of 1854, parents born in North Carolina, married for 27 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Manda [hard to read] (wife, born in October of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 37), Nancy (daughter, single, does housework, born in December of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Lonzy (son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Genora (daughter, born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Cela (daughter, born in November of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Frank (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Doctor (son, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Rissa (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Angie (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Aca (son, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Anda Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mand (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 49), Dock [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Risie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Anga [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Asa (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ber H. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lula [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 10, 1920), Amanda Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #212, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 65 years old. Also listed are Asa (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Mahilda (daughter, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 21), Rissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Lulia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of ANDREW RIGSBY and SARAH SEAGRAVES are:

    1. SUSANNA RIGSBY, b. 1874, Kentucky, d. 1956, m. WILLIAM HUNLEY.
    2. NANCY ELLEN RIGSBY, b. December 21, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 17, 1916, Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. DAVID SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Nancy Riggsby was born December 21, 1876 in Johnson County to Andrew Riggsby (b. Lawrence County) and Sarah Sagraves (b. Carter County).
      According to her death certificate, Nancy Ellen Rigsby Smith died January 17, 1916 in Jackson, Pickaway County, Ohio, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as 1877, her marital status as married, her parents as Andrew Riggsby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Seagraves (b. Kentucky), the informant as David Smith of Circleville, Ohio, and the burial place as Jackson Township Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
    3. ALONZO OLIVER "LONZY" RIGSBY, b. 1879, Kentucky, d. October 24, 1950, Marion Township, Frankin County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. ALICE SMITH, daughter of LEANDER SMITH and SALLIE KELLEY. She was b. 1878, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1921, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Alonzo Oliver Rigsby died October 24, 1950 in Marion Township, Frankin County, Ohio, from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 1, 1881, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Andy Rigsby and Sarah Seagraves, the informant as Mrs. Maude Blazier, and the burial place as Fox Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.
      According to her death certificate, Alice Smith Rigsby died May 6, 1921 in Circleville, Ohio, from pulmonary apoplexy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, birth date as "about 1878," her marital status as married, her husband as Alonzo Rigsby, her parents as Leander Smith (b. Kentucky) and Sallie Kelley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Fred C. Clark of Circleville, and the burial place as Jackson Township Cemetery in Circleville, Ohio.

    The children of AMANDA BLAIR and ANDREW RIGSBY are:

    1. GENOA CATHERINE RIGSBY, b. January 1885, Kentucky, d. March 30, 1962, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. JOHN EDWARD FERGUSON.
    2. CELIA RIGSBY, b. November 28, 1887, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1935, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. MILLARD FERGUSON.
    3. LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY, b. April 23, 1889, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 1949, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. SARAH JANE SMITH.
    4. DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY, b. August 25, 1891. Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 11, 1969. Fayette County, Kentucky, m. LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH.
    5. RISSIE ALICE RIGSBY, b. October 28, 1893, Kentucky, d. October 31, 1983, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM OSCAR SMITH.
    6. ANGIE RIGSBY, b. March 19, 1896, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1932, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ESCAL A. HOLBROOK.
    7. ASA RIGGSBY, b. October 1, 1898, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1949, Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" BURKS.
    8. BERHILDA RIGSBY, b. October 17, 1900, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 13, 1959 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM HENRY PENIX.
    9. ROSA RIGSBY, b. February 7, 1903, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 1, 1982, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. LONSBERRY "LONNIE" BURKS.
    10. LULA RIGSBY, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (1) HENRY LEE WILLIAMS, m. (2) LEE SKAGGS.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)







LOUISE JACKSON, daughter of ISAIAH JACKSON and SARAH ELIZABETH SAYLOR, was born January 12, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 24, 1979 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Preston Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) CHARLES HELTON, son of AMANDA ELLA BAYES and DAVID HELTON, about 1926. He was born April 27, 1907 in Kentucky, and died July 30, 1989 in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio. She married (2) EPPERSON "EPP" SPEARS, son of F. MARION "MARION" SPEARS and RACHEL SHORT. He was born November 22, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 28, 1979 in South Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, and is buried in Preston Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. Epp Spears married (1) SUSIE DANIELS. She was born about 1895 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma Spears was born January 10, 1913 in Martin County to Suso Herald, Opal W. Spears was born July 3, 1916 in Martin County to Susie Daniel.

According to her obituary, Opal Spears Hinkle (age 95), daughter of Epp and Susie Daniels Spears, was born July 3, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 20, 2010 in Hospice House in Ashland, Ohio, and was buried in Mansfield Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hinkle; 1 son, Herman Hinkle; 1 daughter, Loretta Hinkle; 2 brothers, and 6 sisters. She was survived by 2 sons, Orville (Mary) Hinkle (of Ashland) and Fred (Daisy) Hinkle Jr. (Mansfield); 3 daughters, Winnafred (Daryl) Dalton (Mansfield), Regina (Roy) Clifton (Mansfield), and Christine (John) Preece (Columbus); 1 sister, Martha Beck; 1 half-brother, Will Spears; 2 half-sisters, Garnett Lehner and Lucille Gray; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

When Epp Spears' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Martin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Tomahawk, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born October 22, 1894 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Louise Spears lived from January 12, 1908 to August 25, 1979, and was buried in Preston Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Epp Spears lived from November 22, 1890 to June 28, 1979, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Louise Spears (age 71), daughter of Isaiah and Sarah Elizabeth Saylor Jackson, was a resident of West Van Lear at the time of her death. She was born January 12, 1908 in Johnson County, died August 24, 1979 in River View Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Thelma Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Epp Spears, in June of 1879. She was survived by 4 sons, George Allen Helton (of Alger, Ohio), Donald Helton (Cumberland, Indiana), Jerry E. Spears (Butler, Ohio), and William Epp Spears (Lowmansville); 3 daughters, Velcie Daniels (West Van Lear), Lucille Thornlow (West Van Lear), and Garnet Lehner (Mansfield, Ohio); 4 brothers, Elisha Jackson (Paintsville), Riley Jackson (Ashland), Edward Jackson (Warsaw, Indiana), and Eddie Jackson (Warsaw, Indiana); 1 sister, Hulda Gibson (Toledo, Ohio); 16 grandchilden; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Louise Spears was born January 12, 1908, and died in August of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Louise Spears died August 24, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 71. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to an index for his obituary found on ancestry.com, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907, and died July 30, 1989 in Alger, Ohio, at the age of 82. His wife was listed as Ivory Gibson, their marriage date as May 1, 1937, and his father's name as David.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907, and died July 30, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charlie Helton was born April 27, 1907 in Kentucky, and died July 30, 1989 at home in Hardin County at the age of 82. His father's surname is listed as Helton and he was married at the time of his death.

According to his obituary, Epp Spears (age 88), son of Marion and Rachel Short Spears, was a resident of Butler, Ohio, and was employed in saw mill and carpentry work. He was born November 22, 1890 in Martin County, died June 28, 1979 in South Mansfield, Ohio, and was buried in Preston Cemetery in Thelma. He was survived by his wife, Louise Spears (of West Van Lear); 2 sons, Jerry Spears (Butler, Ohio) and Will Spears (Lowmansville); 5 daughters, Garnet Lehner (Lexington, Ohio), Edna Setser (Butler), Thelma Lemaster (Mansfield, Ohio), Opal Hinkle (Tomahawk), and Lucille Thornlow (Paintsville); 2 step-sons, George Allen Helton (Alger, Ohio) and Donald Helton (Columbia City, Indiana); 2 brothers, Sheridan Spears (Tomahawk) and Garfield Spears (Tomahawk); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Epp Spears was born November 22, 1890, and died in June of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Epp Spears was born about 1891 in Kentucky, and died June 28, 1979 in a long-term care facility in Richland, Ohio, at the age of 88. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 105 (Stafford Fork) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Marion Speers is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in January of 1848 [1858] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in March of 1847 [1857] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 43)), Sherman (son, born in March of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Narice [hard to read] (daughter, born in May of 1873 [1883] in Kentucky, age 17), Mary B. (daughter, born in July of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Garfield (son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah J. (daughter, born in October of 188 in Kentucky, age 11), Effie (daughter, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Marian (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and Sherdin (son, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 119 (Stafford Fork) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), F. M. Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 57 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 57), Garfield (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Sarah Jane Smith (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Eperson Spears (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Marion Spears (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sheridan (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie Smith (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Carless Smith (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 33 (Whitehouse) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Epp Spears is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sussie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 years 1 month), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 years 1 month), and Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Charlie Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Louise (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 22), Velcie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months), and Velvia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months [hard to read]).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1940), Sarah E. Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #246, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 7th grade education, and she's 64 years old. Also listed are Edward (son, single, laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 25), Eddie (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 23), Louisa (daughter, widowed, not working, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 6), George Allen Helton (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 6), Don Helton (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 3), John Saylor (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 42), Benjamin Saylor (brother, divorced, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 54), and Haley Gibson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 12).

    The children of LOUISE JACKSON and CHARLES HELTON are:

    1. VELCIE HELTON, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DANIELS.
      Notes: Velcie Helton is found living with the Forest Rice family in 1940.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velcie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
    2. VELVIE HELTON, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velvie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
    3. GEORGE ALLEN HELTON, b. July 28, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 13, 1999, Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, m. STELLA MULLINS, January 24, 1957.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George A. Helton was born July 28, 1933 in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
      According to his obituary, George A. Helton (age 66), son of Charlie and Louise Jackson Spears Helton, was a retired laborer, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a member of the Disabled American Veterans of Kentucky. He was born July 27, 1933 in Johnson County, married Stella Mullins on January 24, 1957, died September 13, 1999 at home in Alger, Ohio, and was buried in Preston Cemetery in Alger. He wa survived by his step-mother, Ivory Helton (of Alger, Ohio); his wife (Alger, Ohio); 1 son, Douglas R. Helton (Westminster); 2 daughters, Peggy Sue Wireman (Harrod) and Dianna Dee Yoakam (St. Thomas, Pennsylvania); 1 brother, Don Helton (Columbia City, Indiana); 1 sister, Velcie Daniel (Alger); 8 half-brothers, Beryl Helton, Franklin D. Helton, J. B. Helton, Charles E. Helton, Melvin Helton, Doyal Helton, Will Spears, and Jerry Spears; 6 half-sisters, Joann Rhodes, Joy Martin, Judy Weller, Janet Sexton, Garnet Lehner, and Lucy Gray; and 5 grandchildren, Donna Howard, April Yoakam, Andrea Helton, Daniel Helton, and Danielle Helton. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. DONALD HELTON, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velvie Helton was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.

    The children of LOUISE JACKSON and EPP SPEARS are:

    1. JERRY E. SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry E. Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
    2. GARNET SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LEHNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnet Spears was born in Johnson County to Lorna Jackson.
    3. LUCILLE SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) THORNLOW.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucille Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.
    4. WILLIAM EPP SPEARS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William E. Spears was born in Johnson County to Louise Jackson.







ELBERT JACKSON, son of RACHEL CONLEY and ELISHA JACKSON, was born August 17, 1874 in Letcher County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in William E. Salyer Cemetery in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY C. SALYER, daughter of WILLIAM E. "BUD" SALYER and CATHERINE BURKHART, September 24, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 17, 1876 in Kentucky, died December 31, 1952 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 155 & 195 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Elbert Jackson's birthplace is listed as Letcher County on son Andrew's World War I draft registration card.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Elbert Jackson (age 22) married Mary Salyer (age 18) on September 24, 1896 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Elbert Jackson was accidentally crushed by a falling tree on May 10, 1911 in Johnson County. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 17, 1874, his marital status is blank, his occupation as a day laborer, his parents as Elisha Jackson (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. E. Salyer of Ballot, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wm. E. Salyer Graveyard in Ballot.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elbert Jackson died May 10, 1911 in Johnson County at the age of 36.

According to her death certificate, Mary Salyer Jackson died December 31, 1952 in Oil Springs from "Mitral Regurgitant Rheumatic trouble." Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as September 17, 1876, her marital status as widowed, her parents as William E. Salyer and Kattie Buckheart, the informant as Dallie Jackson, the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice], and the burial place as the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Mary Salyer Jackson (age 76), daughter of W. E. and Dattie Buckheart Salyer, was born September 17, 1876, died December 31, 1952 at home in Oil Springs following an illness of a few days, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Jackson, 22 years prior. She was survived by 1 son, Dala Jackson (of Ashland); 2 daughters, Dellie Jackson (Oil Springs) and Eva Pelphrey (Barnetts Creek); 5 brothers; and 1 sister. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Jackson died December 31, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 76.

On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Elbert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a farmer, born in September of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Andrew (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Dallia (daughter, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living close to her parents.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Elbert Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 34), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dalla (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ellin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Allin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Mary Jackson is found widowed and living with her widowed father. William E. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Minta (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 45), Jake (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 36), Mary Jackson (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 42), Andrew Jackson (grandson, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Dalla (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Dala (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Eva (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Mary Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #49, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Andrew (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 34), Dallie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Eva (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Mary Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #130, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house in 1935, she has a 3rd grade education, and she's 62 years old. Also listed are Dallie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 40), Eva (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 31), and Greenville (grandson, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 17). They're living next to son Andrew.

    The children of ELBERT JACKSON and MARY SALYER are:

    1. ANDREW JACKSON, b. August 21, 1897, Harlan County, Kentucky, d. June 2, 1946, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, LUCY ADAMS.
    2. DALLIE JACKSON, b. August 1899, Kentucky.
    3. DOLA JACKSON, b. March 15, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 24, 2000, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. LENORA BLAIR.
    4. EVA JACKSON, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PELPHREY.
    5. ALLEN JACKSON, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. before 1920.
    6. ELLEN JACKSON, b. 1909, Kentucky, d. before 1920.
      Notes: Ellen and Allen were twins.







ARIZONA "ZONA" CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM HARLAND CONLEY and ELIZABETH A. MCCARTY, was born about 1885 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 24, 1974 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MALCOLM "MACK" GULLETT, son of WILLIAM GULLETT and DELILAH AUSTIN, July 4, 1904 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 10, 1963 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 347 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Malcolm "Mack" Gullett was the brother of Arminta Gullett, and of Mary Alice Gullett, who married Grigsby Blanton, son of William Emerson Blanton and Elizabeth Pace.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a child born January 16, 1912 in Johnson County to Arzona Conley [sic]. This child's name is listed as Malcom Gullett, and sometimes in the transcripts the father's name is listed, usually when the child is stillborn. A death certificate couldn't be found for this child.

According to "Johnson County Kentucky Cemeteries Volume 2" published by the Johnson County Historical Society,, Arizona Conley Gullett lived from 1889 to March 24, 1974, Mack Gullett lived from August 15, 1882 to November 10, 1963, and they were both buried in Dixon Cemetery, which is also known as Old Fairchild Cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Aruzona Gullett lived from 1889 to 1974, Mack Gullett lived from 1881 to 1963, and that they were both buried in Dixon Cemetery.

According to her obituary, Arizona Conley Gullett (age 89), daughter of the late Harlan and Elizabeth McCarty Conley and a resident of Paintsville, was born in Magoffin County, died March 24, 1974 in a local Johnson County hospital after and extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Gullett. She was survived by 6 sons, Virgil Gullett (of Paintsville), Zollie Gullett (Paintsville), Warren H. Gullett (Paintsville), Mitchell Gullett (Salem, Ohio), James H. Gullett (Salem), and Henry Gullett (Harrodsburg); 2 daughters, Nettie McFarland (Salem) and Mollie Combs (Fritz); 2 brothers, Clifton Conley (Salyersville) and Ollie Conley (Newburg, Indiana); 1 sister, Mrs. Mollie Patrick (Salyersville); 3 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 4 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, Arizona Gullett was born May 2, 1885, and died in March of 1974. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Arizona Gullett died March 24, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 89. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Mack Gullett (age 81), son of the late William and Lylie Austin Gullett, was a miner and a resident of Southside [Paintsville]. He was born August 15, 1882 in Magoffin County, died November 10, 1963 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Southside. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Arizona Conley Gullett, whom he married July 4, 1904 in Magoffin County; 6 sons, Virgil Gullett (Dayton, Ohio), Zollie Gullett (Paintsville), James H. Gullett (Paintsville), Mitchell Gullett (Salem, Ohio), Warren H. Gullett (Salem), and Henry Gullett (Lexington); and 3 daughters, Mrs. Nora Colvin (Cleveland, Ohio), Mrs. Nettie McFarland (Salem), and Mrs. Mollie Combs (Middletown, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mack Gullett died November 10, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 81.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in January of 1838 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Delilah (wife, born in May of 1832 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 36 years, she's given birth to 16 children and 12 are still living, age 58), James (son, single, day laborer, born in August of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Belle (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nancey (daughter, born in January of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Malcomb (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Sherman (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), and Ollie (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 28, 1910), Malcom Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Nettie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Malcom Gullet is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a wagon driver in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Zollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Mack Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 41), Zolla (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Warn H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mollie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 58 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1940), Mack Gullet is listed as the head of the household for house #524, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Arizona (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 54), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of ZONA CONLEY and MACK GULLETT are:

    1. LENORA "NORA" GULLETT, b. November 28, 1905, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1970, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, m. OSCAR COLVIN.
    2. NETTIE M. GULLETT, b. October 27, 1909, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 1976, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, m. (1) CRATE SPEARS, m. (2) RICHARD MCFARLAND.
    3. ZOLLIE GULLETT, b. December 23, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1976, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUTH ALBERTA MCGUIRE.
    4. VIRGIL GULLETT, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. ELLA LOUISE ARTRIP, daughter of EVERETT ARTRIP and ROSANNA FOSTER. She was b. August 12, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 1944, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eloise Artrip was born August 17, 1915 in Johnson County to Rosanna Foster.
      According to her death certificate, Ella Louise Artrip Gullett died February 8, 1944 in Golden Rule Hospital in Paintsville from "Chronic Nephritis with coma & high blood pressure." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 12, 1915, her marital status as married, her husband as Virgil Gullett, her parents as Everett Artrip (b. Kentucky) and Rosie Foster (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mack Gullett of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville.
      According to her obituary, Ella Louise Artrip Gullett was the daughter of Everett Artrip (of Columbus, Ohio), and Rosa Foster Artrip, who died of influenza during the epidemic in 1918. She died February 8, 1944 at home in Paintsville after an extended illness. Her husband, Virgil Gullett, was a member of the armed forces and was in North Africa where he participated in the invasion in November of 1942. Their children were with Private Gullett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Gullett. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. MITCHELL GULLETT, b. August 4, 1916, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell Gullett was born August 4, 1916 in Boyd County to Arizona Conley.
    6. WARREN H. GULLETT, b. January 19, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Warren H. Gullett was born January 19, 1920 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
    7. HENRY C. GULLETT, b. January 18, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1976.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry C. Gullett was born January 18, 1922 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
    8. MOLLIE E. GULLETT, b. April 13, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 2008, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Monroe, Ohio, m. WOODROW COMBS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mollie Gullett was born April 13, 1924 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
      According to her obituary, Mollie E. Gullett Barnes, daughter of Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett, was born April 13, 1924 in Paintsville, died September 22, 2008 at Vitas Hospice in Dayton, and was buried in North Monroe Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Combs; 1 daughter, Deborah K. Blankenship; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters. She was survived by 3 sons, Jed (Sylvia) Combs (of Trenton), Haskell (Barbara) Combs (Morristown, Florida), and Bronlee (Joanne) Combs (Flowery Branch, Georgia); 8 grandchildren; and multiple great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    9. JAMES HARRISON GULLETT, b. November 17, 1928, d. July 3, 1979, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCILLE VANHOOSE, daughter of JOSEPHUS VANHOOSE and FLOSSIE WILCOX. She was b. March 9, 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 2007, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Gullett was born November 17, 1928 in Johnson County to Arizona Conley.
      According to his obituary, James Harrison Gullett (age 50), son of Mack and Arizona Conley Gullett and a retired press operator, was born November 17, 1928, died July 3, 1979 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Lucille VanHoose Gullett; 3 sons, David Gullett (Paintsville), Darrell Gullett (Paintsville), and James C. Gullett (Van Lear); 5 daughters, Gwen Baldwin (Oil Springs), Marlene Bunyard (Flat Gap), Rita Marroulis (Salem, Ohio), Judy Johnston (Beloit, Ohio), and Pamela Jayne Gullett (Paintsville), 3 brothers, Mitchell Gullett (Salem), Virgil Gullett (Badenton, Florida), and Warren H. Gullett (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida); 1 sister, Mrs. Mollie Combs (Middletown, Ohio), and 7 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Lucille Vanhoose Gullett (age 80), daughter of the late Josephus and Flossie Wilcox Vanhoose, was born March 9, 1926 in Floyd County, died January 21, 2007 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harrison Gullett, in 1979; and 1 daughter, Judith Johnston. She was survived by 3 sons, James Clayton Gullett (Indianapolis, Indiana), Darrell Gullett (Indianapolis), and David Gullett (Tacoma, Washington); 4 daughters, Gwen Baldwin (Paintsville), Rita Marroulis (Salem, Ohio), Marlene Caudill (Flat Gap), and Pamela Johnson (Inez, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Joe Vanhoose (Paintsville) and Willard "Red" Vanhoose (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Roberta Stanley (Paintsville) and Judith Spears (Columbus, Ohio); 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







WILLIAM LEWIS "LEWIS" CONLEY, son of FRANCIS MARION CONLEY and LOUISE ELIZABETH RICE, was born April 27, 1874 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 21, 1963 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio. He married NAOMI "OMA" FRIEND, daughter of EDMOND J. FRIEND and NANCY FLANNERY. She was born December 12, 1876 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 5, 1964 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 304 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William Lewis Conley's sister, Laura, married Oma Friend's brother, Charles. Oma was also the sister of Elizabeth Friend, and Laura Friend.

According to Kentucky birth records, Wm. L. Conley was born April 27, 1874 in Johnson County to Francis M. Conley (b. Floyd County) and Louisa E. Rice (b. Johnson County).

When Lewis Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed merchant in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Naoma Conley of Paintsville, and that he was born April 27, 1773 [mistake]. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, William L. Conley was born about 1874, and died July 21, 1963 in River Valley Health Systems in Ironton, Lawrence County, at the age of 89. He was widowed at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Naomi Friend Conley (age 86), daughter of the late Edwin and Nancy Flannery Friend, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born December 12, 1876 in Floyd County, died July 5, 1964 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. She was survived by her husband, Lewis Conley; 1 son, Edwin F. Conley, Sr. (of Ashland); 2 daughters, Mrs. Leslie Smith (Pedro, Ohio) and Mrs. Roland Samons (South Point); 15 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Naomi Conley died July 5, 1963 in Boyd County at the age of 86.

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 16 (Precinct 5) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), E. J. Friend is listed as the head of the household for house #344, he's a school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 47 years old. also listed are Nancy B. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 32), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Naoma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Elisabeth (daughter, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a produce trader, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Naomi (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 2 are still living, age 34), Presley (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a merchant in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Naomi (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Presley (son, public chauffeur, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hope (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Faith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Lewis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a chaffeur for a bus company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Naomie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 53), Faith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Paul Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 59-84 in Kenton County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Bernard F. Stambaugh [Ben F. Stambaugh, ] is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Bess [Bessie Picklesimer Stambaugh, Lewis' niece] (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 46), Bernard Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Louis Conley (hired hand, separated, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ashland, Boyd County, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 66).

On page 46 of the 1940 census for District 10-24 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Lesley Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #330, he's a millwright in a steel mill, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Hope (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 29), Billy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Carl L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nancy C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Iris L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ronald Sammons (brother-in-law, married, mechanic in an automobile garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 30), Faith Sammons (sister-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 26), and Naoma Conley (mother-in-law, separated, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 65).

    The children of LEWIS CONLEY and OMA FRIEND are:

    1. PRESLEY CONLEY, b. 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1959, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CARRIE M. GREER.
    2. EDWIN F. CONLEY, b. October 12, 1907, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1979, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. OPAL PROSE.
    3. MARY HOPE "HOPE" CONLEY, b. July 12, 1910, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 1996, m. LESLIE SMITH.
    4. FAITH N. CONLEY, b. June 18, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1998, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. ROLAND SAMMONS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Faith N. Conley was born June 18, 1913 in Johnson County to Naomi Friend.
      According to her obituary, Faith N. Conley Samons (age 85), daughter of the late William Lewis and Noami Friend Conley, was born June 18, 1913 in Johnson County, died July 25, 1998 in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, and was buried in Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Samons Sr., who died May 4, 1987, and several brothers and sisters. She was survived by 1 son and daughter-in-law, Roland J. Samons Jr. and Joyce Samons (of South Point, Ohio); and 1 grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jim and Teresa Samons (South Point). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







JOSEPHINE CONLEY, daughter of HIRAM F. CONLEY and MARY ANN ESTEP, was born November of 1874 in Kentucky, and died February 15, 1967 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. She married (1) SAMUEL HENRY CONLEY. She married (2) WILLIAM B. WARD, son of WILLIAM H. WARD and MARY EMILY STAMBAUGH, March 1, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 29, 1862 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 29, 1956 in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Josephine Conley can be found on page 324 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William B. Ward was the brother of Dicy Elizabeth Ward.

According to Kentucky marriage records, William B. Ward (blacksmith, married once, age 40) married Josie Conley (married once, age 33) on March 1, 1911 in Johnson County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Josephine C. Ward was born November 6, 1874, and died February 15, 1967. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Josephi [sic] Ward was born about 1867, and died February 7, 1967 at home in Clark County at the age of 100. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, William B. Ward (age 94), son of William H. and Mary Stambaugh Ward, was a retired blacksmith and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born July 29, 1862, died September 29, 1956 at the home of his niece, Mrs. Martha Hall in Boons Camp, and was buried in Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp. He was survived by his wife, Josephine Conley Ward (of Lancaster, Ohio); and 2 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Dutton (Mechanicsburg, Ohio) and Mrs. Grace Johnson (Stoutsville, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William B. Ward Jr. died September 29, 1956 in Johnson County at the age of 94. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 22, 1870), William Ward is listed as the head of the household for house 170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Emily (born in Kentucky, age 43), Hezekiah (born in Kentucky, age 17), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 15), Elza (born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 7), Sirena (born in Kentucky, age 5), and William (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Josie Conley and a daughter are found living in the home of a Staggs family. Allen Staggs is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rell (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months), Josie Conly (boarder, married, servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 34), and Dora Conly (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 38 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), W. M. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Jossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Mintie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Gracie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), George Enoc (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Dora Conley (step-daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), M. W. Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 51), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Grace J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and George E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of JOSEPHINE CONLEY and WILLIAM WARD are:

    1. MINTIE D. WARD, b. May 4, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 31, 2003, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in South Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) DUTTON. Notes: According to her obituary, Mintie Ward Dutton (age 90), resident of Lucasville, Ohio, was born May 4, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 31, 2003 in Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, and was buried in Collieer Memorial Gardens in South Portsmouth. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mintie Dutton was born May 4, 1912, and died January 31, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mintie D. Ward Dutton was born May 4, 1912, and died January 31, 2003 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Medical Center Scioto in Scioto County at the age of 90. Her father's surname is listed as Ward, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    2. GRACE J. WARD, b. July 11, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JOHNSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Ward was born July 11, 1913 in Johnson County to Josie Conley.
    3. GEORGE ENOCH WARD, b. May 9, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1964, Ashville, Pickaway County, Ohio, buried in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ESSIE BOWEN.
      Notes: According to his obituary, George Ward, Sr., (age 49), son of Josephine Conley Ward and the late William Ward, was born May 9, 1915 in Johnson County, died suddenly on July 27, 1964 at home in Ashville, Ohio, and was buried in Butcher Cemetery in Boons Camp. He was survived by his wife, Essie Bowen Ward; 4 sons, Henry Davis Ward (Columbus, Ohio), William B. Ward (Columbus, Ohio), George Ward Jr., (Lancaster, Ohio), and Charles Ray Ward (still at home); 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Dixon (Columbus) and Lois Jean Ward (at home); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Grace Johnson (Sugar Grove, Ohio), Mrs. Josephine Dutton (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Dora Gullett (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    (This information comes from Joyce Williams Rickens and other sources)







ARTHUR JAMES SCHENK JR., son of MARCELLA ELIZABETH CUNNINGHAM and ARTHUR JAMES SCHENK, married KATHLEEN ELIZABETH BENSON.

    The child of ARTHUR SCHENK and KATHLEEN BENSON is:

    1. JESSICA MAE SHENK, m. N. F. GITTINGS.

    (This information comes from Pauline Meier, Jessica Schenk Gittings, and the research of Bethel McFarland Thiesen)







PAYNE RICE JR., son of PAYNE RICE and ALLIE GAMBLE, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VICKI CRACE.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 194 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Payne Rise was born in Johnson County to Allie Gamble.

    The children of PAYNE RICE and VICKI CRACE are:

    1. CHAD WILSON RICE.
    2. JONI MICHELLE RICE.

    (This information comes from Vicki Crace Rice and other sources)







ELLA MAE BLAIR, daughter of ARTIE BLAIR and (unknown), was born about 1899 in Kentucky, and died April 27, 1968 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. She married (1) DAVID MILTON BLAIR, son of JOSEPH P. BLAIR and MARY JANE MONTGOMERY, about 1916. He was born July 10, 1896 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 15, 1965 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. Ella Conley married (2) WALTER G. GULLETT, son of JOHN S. GULLETT and ELIZABETH "LETTY" (unknown last name). He was born July 3, 1887 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died July 3, 1967 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. David Blair married (2) LILLIAN (unknown last name). She was born March 21, 1905 in Ohio, and died September 22, 1983 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio.

Notes: Ella Blair was raised by John R. and Amanda Ellen Blair Conley.

When David Milton Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Edgar Blair in Denver, Kentucky, that his father was born in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ella Blair of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and that he was born July 10, 1896 in Barnetts Creek. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

When Walter Gullett's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for his father in Magoffin County, that he was single, and that he was born July 3, 1887 in Salyersville. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

When David Milton Blair's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Champion Paper & Fiber Company in Hamilton, that his closest relative was Lillian Blair in Hamilton, and that he was born July 10, 1896 in Oil Springs, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 186 pounds, he had brown eyes, brown hair, a dark complexion, and he wore glasses.

When Walter Gullett's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Champion Paper & Fiber Company in Hamilton, that his closest relative was Ella Gullett in Hamilton, and that he was born July 3, 1887 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 160 pounds, he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ella M. Gullett was born about 1899, and died April 27, 1968 in Mercy Hospital North in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 69. She was living in Hamilton and widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, David Blair was born July 10, 1896, and died in November of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, David M. Blair was born about 1896, and died November 15, 1965 in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 69. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Gullett was born July 3, 1887, and died in July of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Walter G. Gullett was born about 1887, and died July 3, 1967 in Mercy Hospital North in Hamilton, Butler County, at the age of 80. He was living in Hamilton and married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lillian Blair was born March 21, 1905, and died in September of 1983. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lillian Blair was born about 1905 in Ohio, and died September 22, 1983 in McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Butler County, at the age of 78. She was living in Hamilton, Butler County, and widowed at the time of her death.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), John Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #292, he's a farmer, born in November of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in August of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 34), Walter (son, born in July of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Nora (daughter, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Gustava (daughter, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and Lacey (son, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (not dated), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 48), and Ellie (daughter [niece - see 1920 census], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

In 1910, David Blair is found listed as living both with his parents and with his brother. On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1910), Dudley W. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a "Mill Right" in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 17), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Edie Johnson (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), and David M. Blair (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Living under the same roof but listed as the head of his household is brother Malcolm.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Middle Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), John Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 41), Walter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Nora (daughter, single, does housework, born in Kentucky, age 21), Gustavia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), L. B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Maudia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Alnia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 9 & 10, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Amanda E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 57), Ella Blair (niece, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), David Blair (nephew, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Cecil Blair (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), and Ethel Blair (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 69 (Middlefork) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), John S. Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Letty (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Walter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 33), Gustava (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Lacy B. (son, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 22), and Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 9-6 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 5-7, 1930), David Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Ela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 32), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Maxine (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1940 census for District 9-23 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated May 1 & 2, 1940), Walter Gullett is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's working in a paper mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 40), Maxine (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), and Ella Mae (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 9-41 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 24, 1940), David M. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #236, he's a cutter operator in a paper factory, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed is Lillian (wife, born in Ohio, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 35).

    The children of ELLA BLAIR and DAVID BLAIR are:

    1. CECIL BLAIR, b. March 15, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 21, 1989, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil Blair was born March 15, 1917 in Johnson County to Ella Blair.
      According to his obituary, Cecil Blair (age 72), son of David Milton and Ella Mae Bowling Blair, was retired from Champion Paper Company. He was born March 15, 1917 in Johnson County, died March 21, 1989 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Becky Caudill Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by 3 sons, Ronald Blair (of Flatwoods, Kentucky), Donald Blair (Paintsville), and Terrence Blair (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Helen Delores Conley (Carey, Ohio); 3 sisters, Helen Blair (Brainard, Minnisota), Ethel Mae Carpenter (Idabel, Oklahoma), and Maxine Blair (San Diego, California); 1 half-sister, Ella Mae Gullett (Ohio); 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. ETHEL MAE BLAIR, b. June 24, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CARPENTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel Blair was born June 24, 1918 in Johnson County to Ella Conley.
    3. HELEN L. BLAIR, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen L. Blair was born in Johnson County to Ella Conley.
    4. MAXINE BLAIR, b. 1926, Ohio.

    The child of ELLA BLAIR and WALTER GULLETT is:

    1. ELLA MAE GULLETT, b. 1932, Ohio.







JOSEPH P. BLAIR, son of SARAH SPRADLIN and WILLIAM BLAIR, was born December 16, 1857, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY JANE MONTGOMERY, daughter of MASON POWER and EDIE MONTGOMERY, about 1877. She was born February 1, 1859 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Edie Montgomery was the sister of Mary J. Montgomery and Cynthia Montgomery.

According to Kentucky birth records, Joseph P. Blair was born December 16, 1857 in Johnson County to William Blair and Sarah Spradlin.

According to Kentucky birth records, Mary Jane Montgomery was born February 1, 1859 in Floyd County to Mason Power and Edey Montgomery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Joseph P. Blair (farmer, 1st marriage, age 19) married Mary Montgomery (f1st marriage, age 19) in May of 1877 in Johnson County.

On page 40 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1860), Mary Montgomery is found living with her mother in the home of a Picklesimer family. Alfred P Simer [Picklesimer] is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 37), Maddison McNew (born in Kentucky, age 9), Moses McNew (born in Kentucky, age 7), Elizabeth McNew (born in Kentucky, age 5), W. J. McNew (born in Kentucky, age 2), Edy Montgomery ("domestic," born in Kentucky, age 20), and Mary J. Montgomery (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 42 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1860), John Power is listed as the head of the household for house #290, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 46), Elizabeth (not working, born in Kentucky, age 28), Mason H. (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 14), Rebeca (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Nancy (born in Kentucky, age 6).

On pages 32 & 33 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 31, 1870), H. P. Psimer is listed as the head of the head of the household for house #215, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 47), James M. McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 17), Moses McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 15), Elizabeth McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 12), William J. McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary Montgomery McKnew (born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 33 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1880), Joseph Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #405, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Angeline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Matilda Preston (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Mary A. Preston (born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 month). They are living next to Joseph's father and step-mother.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Joseph Blaire is listed as the head of the household for house #259, he's a machinist, born in December of 1860 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, married for 20 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in February of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 5 are still living, age 41), Malcom (son, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Dudley (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Edger W. (son, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Magia (daughter, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Ednie (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), David M. (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Genogita (daughter, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Edia Johnson (mother-in-law, widowed, born in April of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59).

On page 26 of the 1910 census for District 9 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 23, 1910), Joseph Blear is listed as the head of the household for house #384, he's a molder in a foundry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, age 47), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated January 14, 1920), there is a Joseph Blair is found living in what appears to be a boarding house, he's listed as married, but Mary isn't anywhere to be found. He's a laborer in a shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 61 years old.

    The children of JOSEPH BLAIR and MARY MONTGOMERY are:

    1. ANGELINE BLAIR, b. February 1878, Kentucky, d. January 20, 1919, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JACOB "JAKE" RICE.
    2. MALCOLM BLAIR, b. June 4, 1880, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: When Malcolm Blair's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, he stated that He was employed by H. P. Dueseher in Hamilton, and that he was born June 4, 1880 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet 2 inches tall, he weighed 190 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light brown complexion.
    3. DUDLEY W. BLAIR, b. April 1883, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown), m. (2) EMMA J. (unknown last name). She was b. 1893, Kentucky.
      Notes: On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Hamilton) in Butler County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1910), Dudley W. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a "Mill Right" in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Emma J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 17), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Edie Johnson (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), and David M. Blair (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13). Living under the same roof but listed as the head of his household is brother Malcolm.
    4. EDGAR WILSON BLAIR, b. March 14, 1885, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 1963, Lowmansville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH BLAIR.
    5. MADGE BLAIR, b. November 1888, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GULLETT.
    6. EDNA BLAIR, b. November 1893, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ROWLAND.
    7. DAVID MILTON BLAIR, b. July 10, 1896, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 15, 1965, Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, m. (1) ELLA MAE BLAIR, m. (2) LILLIAN (unknown last name).
    8. GENOGITA BLAIR, b. October 1890, Kentucky.
    9. BEN FRANK BLAIR, b. 1902, Kentucky.







GRACIE CONLEY, daughter of JAMES "JEEMS" CONLEY and NANCY ANN COMBS, was born about 1925 in Knott County, Kentucky. She married HOUSTON COLE.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Conley was born in Knott County to Nancy Combs.

    The child of GRACIE CONLEY and HOUSTON COLE is:

    1. BOBBY COLE.

    (This information comes from Bobby Cole and other sources)







HARLEN C. CONLEY JR., son of HARLEN C. CONLEY and ANNIE E. STAMP, was born August 28, 1908 in Kentucky, and died in December of 1986 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. He married ANNA E. FULTZ, daughter of DANIEL FULTZ and LULA LYKINS, about 1927. She was born March 16, 1910 in Kentucky, and died in December of 1986.

Notes: Anna E. Fultz was the sister of Ella Fultz.

According to his death certificate, Alvin Fultz died December 25, 1932 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Gun shot in a fight Xmas day." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as July 4, 1912, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Dan Fultz (b. Kentucky) and Lula Lykins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Golda Kidd of Wrigley, Kentucky, and the burial place as Blair Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Ora Fultz died December 25, 1932 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is also listed as "Gun shot in a fight Xmas day." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as June 1915, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Dan Fultz (b. Kentucky) and Lula Lykins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Golda Kidd of Wrigley, Kentucky, and the burial place as Blair Cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harlen Conley was born August 28, 1908, and died in December of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and his last place of residence was in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Anna Conley was born March 16, 1910, and died in August of 1974. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and her last place of residence was in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 153 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Dan Fultz is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 34), Dalie [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lilly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Almarinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month [hard to read]).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1920 census for District 209 (North Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Daniel Fultz is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Almarinda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Clara (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Alvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ora L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 74-5 (Blue Ridge) in Piatt County, Illinois (dated April 23, 1930), Harland C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in England, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 49), Earl D. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jerome (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allen N. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harland T. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Harland J. Conley (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), Anna E. Conley (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 20), and Katherine L. Conley (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 10-58 (Philo Township) in Champaign County, Illinois (dated April 5 & 6, 1940), Harlen J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Piatt County, Illinois, in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, farmer's wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 30), Loraine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Christine (daughter, born in Illinois, age 8), Harold (son, born in Illinois, age 6), and Ruth (daughter, born in Illinois, age 1).

    The children of HARLEN CONLEY and ANNA FULTZ are:

    1. KATHERINE LORAINE CONLEY, b. 1929, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathern L. Conley was born in Morgan County to Annie Fultz.
    2. CHRISTINE CONLEY, b. 1932, Illinois.
    3. HAROLD CONLEY, b. 1934, Illinois.
    4. RUTH CONLEY, b. 1939, Illinois.







EMORY C. FERGUSON, son of BREHILDA M. CONLEY and DOCTOR "DOCK" FERGUSON, was born August 25, 1885 in Kentucky, died April 6, 1952 in La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky, and is buried in Skaggs Cemetery in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married MAHALA QUESINBERRY, daughter of LAWSON QUESINBERRY and MARTHA ANNA COPLEY, about 1910. She was born September 28, 1887 in Rowan County, Kentucky, died October 1, 1949 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bess Skaggs Cemetery in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Emery Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was living in Relief, Kentucky, that he was a farmer working for Limin Riffle in Circleville, Ohio, that his closest relative was his wife and children [no names given], and that he was born August 21, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Emory C. Ferguson died April 6, 1952 in La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 25, 1885, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as pipe fitter, his parents as Dick Ferguson and Berhilda Thomas, the informant as M. E. Burchwell, and the burial place as Skaggs Cemetery in Martha, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emory C. Ferguson died April 6, 1952 in Ballard County at the age of 66. He was living in Ballard County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Mahala Quesinberry Ferguson died October 1, 1949 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from hepatitis, with a "Ruptured Gall Bladder, Many Stones" found during either an operation or an autopsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Rowan County, Kentucky, her birth date as September 28, 1887, her marital status as married, her parents as Lawson Quesinberry (b. Virginia) and Anna Copley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Emery C. Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bess Skaggs Cemetery in Terryville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala Ferguson died October 1, 1949 in Lawrence County at the age of 62.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 116 (Hoggtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), Lawson Kruisnberry is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in September of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Martha A. (wife, born in April of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 12 children and all are still living, age 37), John (son, born in November of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Isaac (son, born in October of 1880 in Kentucky, age 16), Nancy J. (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), William (son, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Mahala (daughter, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Joseph (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Andrew (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Lonzy (son, born in May of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Malissa (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Farish (son, born in October of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Hanah (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On pages 37 & 38 of the 1910 census for District 28 (Cashmere) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 18, 1910), there is a Ferguson couple that could possibly be the Emory and Mahala Ferguson being researched here. Emery Ferguson is listed as the head of his family in house #26, he's a sawyer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Mohilla (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 22).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), Emery Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dorothea (daughter, born in Kentucky, age [unreadable]), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hatty (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Emory Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dorothy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hattie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jewel Ferguson (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Larone Ferguson (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Woodrow J. Ferguson (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6). Jewel, Larone [Lorraine], and Woodrow are Emory's brother, David's, children.

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 64-14 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Emery C. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 49), and Woodrow Ferguson (nephew, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 16).

    The children of EMORY FERGUSON and MAHALA QUESINBERRY are:

    1. HELEN MARIE FERGUSON, b. May 20, 1912, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, d. March 19, 2000, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. MEREDITH VANOVER.
    2. DORIS FERGUSON, b. February 24, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris Ferguson was born February 24, 1914 in Morgan County to Mahala Qusenberry.
    3. ALKA FERGUSON, b. October 1, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka Ferguson was born October 1, 1916 in Morgan County to Mahala Zuesenberry.
    4. DOROTHY E. FERGUSON, b. December 12, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy E. Ferguson was born December 12, 1917 in Morgan County to Mahala Qaresenbeary.
    5. HATTIE L. FERGUSON, b. September 14, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hattie Ferguson was born September 14, 1919 in Morgan County to Mahala Crusenberry.







DAVID FERGUSON, son of BREHILDA M. CONLEY and DOCTOR "DOCK" FERGUSON, was born March 1, 1887 in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, died November 1, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (1) UNA ADKINS. She was born in 1895, died in 1914, and is buried in Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (2) RHODA FYFFE, daughter of JOSEPH FYFFE and CYNTHIA FERGUSON. She was born November 29, 1899 in Kentucky, died October 9, 1925 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Joseph Fyffe was the brother of Larkin Franklin Fyffe.

According to his death certificate, Joseph Fyffe died September 24, 1945 in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, from nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 23, 1863, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Cynthia Ferguson, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as John Fyffe (b. Kentucky) and Rhoda Riggsby (b. Kentucky), the informant as Link Fyffe [hard to read] of Staffordsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Relief, Kentucky.

When David Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Moon, Kentucky, that he was a single widower with 1 child, and that he was born March 1, 1887 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes dark-colored hair, and stomach trouble.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that David Ferguson lived from 1887 to 1963, and was buried in Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Una Ferguson lived from 1895 to 1914, and was buried in the same cemetery. Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Rhoda Ferguson lived from 1899 to 1925, her daughter, Ivine, who shares her headstone was born and died in 1925, and they were both buried in Ferguson Cemetery as well.

According to his obituary, David Ferguson (age 76), son of Dock and Berhilda Conley Ferguson, was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War I, and a lifelong resident of Moon, Kentucky. He was born March 1, 1887 in Morgan County, died November 1, 1963 in a local hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was first married to Una Adkins, who preceded him death. He later married Rhoda Fyffe, who also preceded him in death. He was survived by 1 son, Woodrow Ferguson (of Keaton, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mrs. Earl Ison (Gary, Indiana), Mrs. Okia Ferguson (Relief), and Mrs. Lowell Bailey (Flat Gap); 2 brothers, Richard Ferguson (Relief) and Hatton Ferguson (Columbus, Ohio); 2 sisters, Mrs. Arthur Skaggs (Moon) and Mrs. Leander Brown (Circleville, Ohio); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, David Ferguson died November 1, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 76. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson died October 9, 1925 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from "General Peritonitis caused by a long, neglected difficult labor, presentation being transverse." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 29, 1899, her marital status as married, her father as Joseph Fyffe (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Ferguson (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as H. B. Ferguson Cemetery in Moon, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rhoda Ferguson died October 9, 1925 in Morgan County at the age of 25.

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a farmer, born in September of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Cintha (wife, born in May of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 33), Mary (daughter, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), John H. (son, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), James T. (son, born in August of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Amburs (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Sarah E. (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Melvin H. (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Rhoda (daughter, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 14 children and 11 are still living, age 43), John H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ambrus C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Melvin H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Merdith J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martha P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Carrie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Alva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Joseph Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Meridith J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Alva (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 88-18 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), David and his daughter, Hazel, are found living in the home of his mother and step-father. Harve Keeton is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Berhilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 67), Hazel Ison (granddaughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16), Earl Ison (grandson, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 19), and David Ferguson (boarder, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), David's 3 living children from his 2nd marriage are found living with their uncle and aunt. Emory Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 41), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dorothy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hattie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jewel Ferguson (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Larone Ferguson (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Woodrow J. Ferguson (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 88-16 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), David Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Loriane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Oklah Ferguson (son-in-law, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), Jewel Ferguson (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 19), and Thelma (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

    The child of DAVID FERGUSON and UNA ADKINS is:

    1. HAZEL FERGUSON, b. May 16, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1974, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. EARL ISON.

    The children of DAVID FERGUSON and RHODA FYFFE are:

    1. JEWELL FERGUSON, b. January 11, 1921, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 9, 1999, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. OKLA FERGUSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jewel Ferguson was born January 11, 1921 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
      According to her obituary, Jewell Ferguson Ferguson (age 78), daughter of the late David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson, was born January 11, 1921 in Moon, died August 9, 1999 at home in West Liberty, and was buried in Pain Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okla Ferguson; and 1 sister, Lorraine Bailey. She was survived by 2 daughters, Marie McKenzie (of Louisville) and Thelma Martin (Marion, Ohio); and 1 brother, Woodrow Ferguson. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. LORRAINE FERGUSON, b. July 7, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 1996, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOWELL BAILEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lorainne Ferguson was born July 7, 1922 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fegeffe.
      According to her obituary, Lorraine Ferguson Bailey (age 74), daughter of David and Rhoda Fyffe Ferguson, sas born July 7, 1922 in Morgan County, died October 15, 1996 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Lowell Bailey; 1 son, Danny Bailey; 1 daughter, Cheryl Day (of Richmond); 1 brother, Woodrow Ferguson (Keaton, Kentucky); 1 sister, Jewell Ferguson (West Liberty); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. WOODROW FERGUSON, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DELLA JEAN BAILEY, daughter of WALLACE BAILEY and ERIE MAE FERGUSON. She was b. July 2, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 12, 2010, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Woodrow Ferguson was born in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
      According to her obituary, Della Jean Bailey Ferguson (age 83), daughter of the late Wallace and Erie Mae Ferguson Bailey and a resident of Keaton, Kentucky, was born July 2, 1926 in Johnson County, died April 12, 2010 in Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Judy Greer; and 1 granddaughter, Tara Maxie [last name isn't mentioned]. She was survived by her husband, Woodrow Ferguson; 1 daughter, Jenny Powers (of Keaton); 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. IVINE FERGUSON, b. October 7, 1925, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1925, Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivine Ferguson was born October 7, 1925 in Morgan County to Rhoda Fyffe.
      According to her death certificate, Ivine Ferguson was stillborn "October 6 or 7, 1925 I suppose" in Moon, Morgan County, Kentucky, the results of a transverse presentation [being sideways during birth]. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as David Ferguson (b. Morgan County) and Rhoda Fyffe (b. Morgan County), and the burial place as K. B. Ferguson Cemetery in Relief, Kentucky. Her mother died 2 days later.







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