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CELIA RIGSBY, daughter of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born November 28, 1886 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 22, 1935 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married MILLARD FERGUSON, son of RICHARD FERGUSON and NANCY JANE ISON, about 1905. He was born August 2, 1882 in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 27, 1945 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Millard Ferguson married (2) DICIE LYON.

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

Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Celia [Rigsby] Ferguson's headstone says that she was born November 28, 1886, and died March 22, 1935. It also says "She was the sunshine of our home."

Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Millard Ferguson's headstone says that he was born August 2, 1882, and died April 27, 1945. It also says "A friend to his country and a believer in Christ."

When Millard Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 7, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Relief, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Celia Ferguson of Relief, and that he was born August 2, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Celia Rigsby Ferguson died March 22, 1935 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from progressive muscular atrophy with a contrubutory factor of hypertensive cardio-vascular disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as November 28, 1886, her marital status as married, her husband as Millard Ferguson, her parents as Andy Riggsby (b. Lawrence County) and Manda Blair (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Walter Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as the home farm in Terryville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Celia Ferguson died March 22, 1935 in Lawrence County at the age of 48.

According to his death certificate, Millard Ferguson died April 27, 1945 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from heart disease and myocarditis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Relief, Kentucky, his birth date as August 2, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Dicie Lyon Ferguson, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Richard Ferguson (b. Kentucky) and Jane Ison (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Millard Ferguson of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ferguson Cemetery.

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Richard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in October of 1861 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in May of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 36 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 55), Millard (son, born in August of 1882, age 17), Lonza (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Virtreace (daughter, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and Newt E. (son, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8). Millard's future wife, Celia Rigsby, is living 2 houses away.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Mellard Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Flara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Goldie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Hadie Ferguson (nephew, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 136 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), Millard Fergeson is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Laura [Flara] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Walter G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Elna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Millard Ferguson 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 22, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Celia (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 43), Effie (daughter, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Walter (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18), Elna (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 16), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Okie G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Erma H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months).

    The children of CELIA RIGSBY and MILLARD FERGUSON are:

    1. FLAURA FERGUSON, b. May 22, 1906, Kentucky, d. November 1979, Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. IVORY RIGSBY.
    2. GOLDIE EFFIE FERGUSON, b. January 1, 1909, Kentucky, d. July 12, 1955, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FULTZ.
      Notes: Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, show that Effie Fultz was born January 1, 1909, and died July 12, 1955.
    3. WALTER GRAY FERGUSON, b. August 1, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 17, 1988, Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee, m. CORA BALL.
    4. ELNA FERGUSON, b. February 26, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1996, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, m. RALPH H. MARKER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elna Ferguson was born February 26, 1914 in Morgan County to Celia Riggsby.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elna F. Marker was born February 26, 1914, and died in February of 1996. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Elna F. Ferguson Marker was born February 26, 1914 in Kentucky, and died February 23, 1996 in Aultman Hospital in Canton, Stark County, at the age of 81. Her father's surname is listed as Ferguson, her mother's maiden name as Rigsby, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    5. GLADYS FERGUSON, b. December 3, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1917, Canton, Stark County, Ohio, m. JOE BOBER (divorced).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Ferguson was born December 3, 1917 in Morgan County to [no first name] Riggsby.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gladys Bober was born December 3, 1917, and died in March of 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Gladys Ferguson Bober was born December 3, 1917 in Kentucky, and died March 26, 1994 in Aultman Hospital in Canton, Stark County, at the age of 76. Her father's surname is listed as Ferguson, her mother's maiden name as Rigsby, and she was divorced at the time of her death.
    6. OKIE GLEN FERGUSON, b. September 2, 1921, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 2003, Athens, Athens County, Ohio, m. JANIS BAILEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Okie G. Ferguson was born September 2, 1921 in Lawrence County to Celia Rigsby.
      Okie Glen Ferguson enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 11, 1944 in Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Kentucky, on May 11, 1944.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Okie G. Ferguson was born September 2, 1921, and died March 12, 2003. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Athens, Athens County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Okie Glen Ferguson was born September 2, 1921, and died March 12, 2003 in O Bleness Memorial Hospital in Athens, Athens County, at the age of 81. He She was married at the time of his her death. His father's surname is listed as Ferguson, his mother's maiden name as Rigsby, he was an Army veteran, and he was married at the time of his death.
    7. ERMA H. FERGUSON, b. October 9, 1925, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. January 3, 1999, Stark County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) BUTTREY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erma H. Ferguson was born October 9, 1925 in Lawrence County to Celia Rigsby.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Erma H. Buttrey was born October 9, 1925, and died January 3, 1999. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Canton, Stark County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Erma Buttrey was born October 9, 1925 in Kentucky, and died January 3, 1999 in Massillon Community Hospital in Massillon, Stark County, at the age of 73. He She was married at the time of his her death. Her father's surname is listed as Ferguson, her mother's maiden name as Rigsby, and she was widowed at the time of her death.
    8. DORSEY FERGUSON.
    9. FOSTER GLEN FERGUSON.
    10. JANICE FAYE FERGUSON.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






ANGIE RIGSBY, daughter of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born March 19, 1896 in Kentucky, died March 25, 1932 in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married ESCAL A. HOLBROOK, son of HENRY HARRISON HOLBROOK and VICTORIA A. "TORY" COX, January 22, 1914 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born October 1, 1894 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 3, 1970 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Escal Holbrook'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 Dingus, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born October 1, 1894. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Angie Riggsby Holbrook died March 25, 1932 in Dingus from a stroke. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 19, 1898, her marital status as married, her parents as Anda Riggsby (b. Kentucky) and Amanda Blair (b. Kentucky), the informant as Alna Holbrook of Dingus, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Dingus.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Angie Holbrook died March 25, 1932 in Morgan County at the age of 34.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Escal Holbrook was born October 1, 1894, and died in October of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Escal A. Holbrook died October 3, 1970 in Boyd County at the age of 76.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Escal Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Angie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Alna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and William Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Escal Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a steel worker in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Angie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 34), Alna (daughter, born in Wisconsin, age 15), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Berhilda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Monnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of ANGIE RIGSBY and ESCAL HOLBROOK are:

    1. ALNA ALICE HOLBROOK, b. March 2, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WHEELER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alna Holbrook was born March 2, 1915 in Morgan County to Angie Riggsby.
    2. ALKA J. HOLBROOK, b. November 19, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka J. Holbrook was born November 19, 1916 in Morgan County to Angie Riggsby.
    3. WILLIAM HENRY HOLBROOK, b. November 24, 1918, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William H. Holbrook was born November 24, 1918 in Morgan County to Angie Rigsby.
    4. RISSIE B. HOLBROOK, b. 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rissie B. Holbrook was born in Morgan County to Augie Riggsby.
    5. BERHILDA HOLBROOK, b. 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Berhilda Holbrook was born in Morgan County to Angie Riggsby.
    6. OLGA HOLBROOK, b. April 25, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1925, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Olga Holbrook was born April 25, 1925 in Morgan County to Angie Riggsby.
      According to her death certificate, Olga Holbrook died June 16, 1925 from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as April 25, 1925, her parents as Escal Holbrook (b. Kentucky) and Angie Riggsby (b. Kentucky), the informant as Alonzo Holbrook of Dingus, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Dingus.
    7. OLLIE HOLBROOK, b. 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ollie Holbrook was born in Morgan County to Angie Riggsby.
    8. MONNIE HOLBROOK, b. 1928, Kentucky.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






ASA RIGGSBY, son of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born October 1, 1898 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 13, 1949 in Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Keeton Cemetery in Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married VIRGINIA F. "JENNY" BURKS, daughter of RICHARD BURKS and BIOLENDA DOOLIN, August 25, 1920. She was born March 3, 1903 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 21, 1959 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

Notes: Biolenda Doolin's name is spelled "Vilinda" in a number of documents, but according to Ron Penix: "Jenny Burks married my mom's brother Asa Rigsby and her brother Lonnie Burks married my mom's sister Rosa Rigsby - so there are a lot of double cousins from that. Asa & Jenny's daughter, Manda Rigsby Moore was my source of data and pictures for all the ASA - Jenny Burks Rigsby line. Alas! Manda died last June but she was very thorough about her information and was adamant that I get the spelling correct for her grandma Biolenda Doolin."

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Richard Burks married Vilinda Doolin on February 17, 1899 in Morgan County.

When Asa Riggsby's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 2, 1918 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Andy Riggsby in Jeptha, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Mandy Riggsby of Jeptha, and that he was born October 1, 1897. He was found to be of short and stout, and he had blue eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Ace Riggsby died April 13, 1949 in Indian Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, form apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 1, 1898, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Andy Riggsby and R. Manda Blair, the informant as John Trimble [hard to read], and the burial place as Keeton Cemetery in Indian Creek, Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Virgini F. Riggsby was born about 1903, and died October 21, 1959 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Montgomery County, at the age of 56. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1910), Richard Berkes is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Vilinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 29), Longsberry [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Virginia F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Anna E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Asa Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Virginia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Hareald (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Grace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Mandy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ASA RIGGSBY and JENNIE BURKS are:

    1. HAROLD RIGSBY, b. October 11, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 21, 1975, Clark County, Ohio, m. REVA ALICE KEETON.
    2. GRACE GLADYS RIGGSBY, b. December 8, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1996, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. CHARLES EMERY KEETON.
    3. WILLIE RIGGSBY, b. January 6, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1999, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. (1) ELLA MAY WHITEHEAD, m. (2) DORTHY J. ROWLAND.
    4. FRED RIGGSBY, b. December 28, 1926, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. REVA JEAN COFFEE.
    5. MANDA VERA RIGGSBY, b. November 9, 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 2010, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. RALPH EDWARD MOORE.
    6. ANNA ALICE RIGSBY, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ALBERT KEETON.
    7. DORTHA RAE RIGGSBY, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. NOAH ISON.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






ROSA RIGSBY, daughter of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born February 7, 1903 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died July 1, 1982 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married LONSBERRY "LONNIE" BURKS, son of RICHARD BURKS and BIOLENDA DOOLIN, June 23, 1920. He was born December 15, 1899 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1972 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Rosa Rigsby's brother, Asa, married Lonnie Burks sister, Jenny.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rosa Burks died July 1, 1982 in Boyd County at the age of 79. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lonnie Burks was born December 20, 199, and died in January of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lonnie Burks died January 15, 1972 in Boyd County at the age of 72. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), Richard Burks is listed as the head of the household for house #247, he's a farmer, born in July of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Vilinda (wife, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Lonsberry (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1910), Richard Berkes is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Vilinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 29), Longsberry [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Virginia F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Anna E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 44-3 (Elizabeth Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1930), Lonnie Burks is listed as the head of the household for house #278, he's a laborer in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Rosa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 27), Ivan (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ROSA RIGSBY and LONNIE BURKS are:

    1. IVAN LEE BURKS, b. March 18, 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 26, 1998, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. HAZEL MARSHALL.
    2. JESSE WILLARD BURKS, b. December 15, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1925, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jesse W. Burks was born December 15, 1922 in Morgan County to Rosa Riggsby.
      According to his death certificate, Jesse Willard Burks died May 30, 1925 in Skaggs, Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, when his clothing caught fire. He lived for another 9 hours. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Morgan County, his birth date as December 15, 1922, his age as 2 years 4 months 15 days, his parents as Lonnie Burks (b. Kentucky) and Rosa Rigsby (b. Kentucky), the informant as Dock Rigsby of Terryville, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. J. Skaggs Cemetery in Terryville, Kentucky.
    3. CHARLES EDWARD BURKS, b. August 3, 1928, Kentucky, d. September 11, 2005, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. RUIE (unknown last name).
    4. DONALD G. BURKS, b. October 27, 1931, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1998, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (1) DORTHEA SIZEMORE, m. (2) SHEILA JUDY COCHRAN, m. (3) ANN (unknown last name).
    5. EULA MAE BURKS, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND WISE.
    6. WILLIAM VIRGIL BURKS, b. September 9, 1939, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 2002, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Smith Branch Cemetery, Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CAROLYN POTTER.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






RISSIE ALICE RIGSBY, daughter of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born October 28, 1893 in Kentucky, and died October 31, 1983 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM OSCAR SMITH, son of PETER SEWARD SMITH and NANCY J. MOXLEY, about 1911. He was born June 4, 1886 in Kentucky, and died May 12, 1973 in Rowan County, Kentucky.

Notes: William Oscar Smith was the brother of Raney Smith.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Peter S. Smith (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, age 18) married Nancy Moxley (b. Kentucky, father b. North Carolina, mother b. Kentucky, age 18) on September 5, 1877 in Morgan County. Nancy's name has also been reported as Nancy Jane Gambill.

According to her death certificate, Mary Smith Cox died December 13, 1918 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, from lobular pneumonia and influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as July 15, 1896, her marital status as married, her parents as Peter Smith (b. Morgan County) and Nancy Moxley (b. Morgan County), and the burial place as A. B. Cox Cemetery in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky.

When Oscar Smith'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 a timberman working for Lenox Sawmill Company in Lenox, Morgan County, that his closest relative was Rissie Smith of Jeptha, Morgan County, and that he was born June 4, 1886. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rissie Smith was born October 28, 1893, and died in October of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1955 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rissie Smith died October 31, 1983 in Morgan County at the age of 91.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Oscar Smith was born June 4, 1886, and died in May of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oscar Smith died May 12, 1973 in Rowan County at the age of 86. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Peter S. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #428, he's a farmer, born in January of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in February of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 42), Sarah E. (daughter, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Ranie R. (son, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), William O. (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Christopher C. [Christopher Columbus Smith] (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), and Mary A. (daughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Peter Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 51), Sarrah L. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), Osker (son, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 10, 1920), Oscer Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Loamy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Cloey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Oscar's parents.

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Oscar Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 36), Cloma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Cloa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Rufus M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sallie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Robert H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months. Oscar's parents are in house #38.

    The children of RISSIE RIGSBY and OSCAR SMITH are:

    1. CLOMA SMITH, b. December 8, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 2004, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LEONARD HOLBROOK.
    2. CHLOE H. SMITH, b. April 21, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 2, 1981, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. ELDON HOLBROOK.
    3. GRACIE MOLLIE SMITH, b. September 5, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. August 3, 1919, Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Smith was born September 5, 1917 in Morgan County to Rissie Riggsby.
      According to her death certificate, Gracy Mollie Smith died August 3, 1919 in Elk Fork from cholera and dysentery. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 5, 1917, her age as 1 year 10 months 28 days, her parents as Oscar Smith (b. Kentucky) and Rissie Riggsby (b. Kentucky) and the informant as Oscar Smith 9f Jeptha, Kentucky.
    4. RUFUS MONTERVILLE SMITH, b. June 6, 1920, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 27, 1993, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, m. VIRGINIA FIELDS.
    5. SALLY F. SMITH, b. 1924, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOSEPH KIRKPATRICK.
    6. ROBERT HIRAM SMITH, b. 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SYLVIA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert H. Smith was born in Morgan County to Rissie Riggsby.
    7. DONALD R. SMITH, b. December 31, 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 4, 2002, Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, m. (1) GLORIA LEGGI, m. (2) PHYLLIS (unknown last name), m. (3) LEAH (unknown last name), m. (4) BETTY (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY, son of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born August 25, 1891 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 11, 1969 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He married LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH, daughter of PRESTON SMITH and NANCY PENNINGTON, about 1917. She was born January 20, 1895 in Kentucky, and died June 5, 1981 in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Levinna "Vinnie" Smith was the sister of Henry Clay Smith and Elizabeth Smith.

Preston Smith's full name was reportedly William Preston Smith, but it's listed as Preston in all of the census reports and according to Kentucky birth records, Preston Smith was born December 24, 1861 in Morgan County to Covington Smith (b. Morgan County) and Lucy Cantrell (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Preston Smith married Nancy Pennington on April 12, 1881 in Morgan County. According to their daughter Louella's obituary, her parents were Preston and Nancy Pendleton Smith.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a William H. Rigsby born November 19, 1920 in Morgan County to a Vernie Smith. This child wasn't found living with the Dock Riggsby family in 1930 and no death record could be found.

When Dock Riggsby'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, that he was married, and that he was born August 25, 1891 in Morgan County. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes, dark-colored hair, and a weak arm and leg.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dock Riggsby was born August 25, 1891, and died in October of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dock Riggsby died October 11, 1969 in Fayette County at the age of 79. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vinie Riggsby was born January 20, 1895, and died in June of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ophir, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Vinnie Riggsby died June 5, 1981 in Morgan County at the age of 86.

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Preston Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in December of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in April of 1959 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 19 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 41), Henry C. (son, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Liza [Elizabeth] (daughter, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Foster (son, born in December of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Louella (daughter, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Levinna (daughter, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Oma (daughter, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Preston Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 29 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 50), Vinnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Dock Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Vinnie (wife, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 35), Preston J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jason (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

    The child of DOCK RIGGSBY and VINNIE SMITH is:

    1. CHARLES RIGGSBY, b. June 9, 1917, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1917, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charls Riggsby was born June 9, 1917 in Morgan County to Levinia Smith.
      According to his death certificate, Charles Riggsby died October 14, 1917 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, with no physician present. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 9, 1917, his age as 4 months and 5 days, his father as Dock Riggsby (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name as Smith (b. Kentucky), the informant as Foster Smith of Mime, Kentucky, and the burial place as E. Smith Cemetery in Mime.
    2. PRESTON JACKSON RIGGSBY, b. April 20, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 17, 1979, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. LORRAINE SKAGGS.
    3. HASKELL RIGGSBY, b. 1920, d. 1920.
    4. NANCY RIGGSBY, b. 1921, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. TULLA J. FYFFE.
    5. JASON RIGSBY, b. April 5, 1927, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 1999, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. PAULINE (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






SUSANNA RIGSBY, daughter of ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY and SARAH M. SEAGRAVES, was born about 1874 in Kentucky, and died in 1956. She married WILLIAM HUNLEY, son of JAMES HUNLEY and SARAH RIDENER. He was born in January of 1862 in Kentucky, died August 6, 1921 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Whitt Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: A photo provided by Ron Penix shows the headstone of Susan Rigsby Hunley and it says that she lived from 1870 to 1956.

According to his death certificate, William Hunley died August 6, 1921 in Flat Fork from a bone growth. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 54, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as James Hunley and Nancy Hunley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Peter Hunley of Wheelersburg, and the burial place as Whitt grave yard.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), William Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #267, he's a farmer, born in January of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sousan (wife, born in March of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Claudia (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Rosco (son, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months). The only other Hunley family that can be found in Magoffin County is the family of Peter Hunley, William's brother.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), William Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee [hard to read], 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Susanah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 37), Claude (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Marry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), William Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Susann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Claudus (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Susanna is found living with her son. Claud Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed is Susana (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 54).

    The children of SUSAN RIGSBY and WILLIAM HUNLEY are:

    1. CLAUDE HUNLEY, b. 1897, Kentucky.
    2. ROSCO HUNLEY, b. January 1900, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
    3. MARY E. HUNLEY, b. April 20, 1906, Kentucky, d. April 17, 1985, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LEWIS CONLEY.
    4. STELLA M. HUNLEY, b. May 17, 1908, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1982, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. LECK CONLEY

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






JOHN EDWARD FERGUSON, son of BREHILDA M. CONLEY and DOCTOR "DOCK" FERGUSON, was born March 10, 1882 in Kentucky, and died January 31, 1963 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. He married GENOA CATHERINE RIGSBY, daughter of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, in 1901 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, and died March 30, 1962 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John E. Ferguson (farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, resident of Morgan County, 1st marriage, age 19) married Genoey C. Rigsby (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, resident of Morgan County, 1st marriage, age 18) in Morgan County on the 23rd of some month in 1901 that is unreadable.

When John Edward Ferguson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farm laborer working for Chas Weidinger in Circleville, that his closest relative was Genoa Catherine Ferguson of Circleville, and that he was born March 10, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John E. Ferguson was born about 1883, and died January 31, 1963 in a long-term care facility in Circleville, Pickaway County, at the age of 80. He was widowed at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Geona K. Ferguson [sic] was born about 1883, and died March 30, 1962 at home in Circleville, Pickaway County, at the age of 79. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 150 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Johnie Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Genoa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 27), Nettie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Liddie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). John's parents are in house #109.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 98 (Jackson Township) in Jackson County, Ohio (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), John Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Genoa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Liddie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Emory (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lloyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lunda (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Dock (son, born in Ohio, age 4 years 10 months).

On page 47 of the 1930 census for District 65-1 (Circleville Township) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated April 25, 1930), John E. Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for family #40, he's a night watchman in a gravel washing plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Genoa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 47), Emery F. (son, single, laborer in a flour mill, born in Kentucky, age 22), Lloyd H. (son, laborer in a gravel washing plant, born in Kentucky, age 18), Lunda (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Woodrow (son, born in Ohio, age 14), Elsie C. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), and Florence Moore (boarder, single, grocery store clerk, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 19).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 65-1 (Circleville) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), John Ferguson is listed as the head of the household for house #376, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Genoa (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 57), Lloyd (son, single, automobile salesman, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 28), Londie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26), and John Jr. (son, single, telephone service ground man, born in Ohio, 8th grade education, age 24).

    The children of JOHN FERGUSON and GENOA RIGSBY are:

    1. NETTIE M. FERGUSON, b. 1903, Kentucky.
    2. LYDIA FERGUSON, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    3. EMORY F. FERGUSON, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    4. LLOYD H. FERGUSON, b. September 1, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Laid Ferguson was born September 1, 1911 in Morgan County to Jenaah Rigsby.
    5. LUNDY E. FERGUSON, b. January 28, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 1987, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Laid Ferguson was born January 24, 1914 in Morgan County to Gerroaluc Riggsby.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lundy E. Ferguson was born January 28, 1914, and died October 15, 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
    6. DOCK WOODROW FERGUSON, b. 1915, Ohio.
      Notes: Dock is 4 years and 10 months old in the 1920 census, in 1930 there is a child named Woodrow who is 14, and in 1940 his name is John Ferguson Jr. and he's 24.
    7. ELSIE C. FERGUSON, b. 1922, Ohio.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY, son of AMANDA JANE BLAIR and ANDREW JACKSON RIGSBY, was born April 23, 1889 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, died February 12, 1949 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married SARAH JANE SMITH, daughter of THOMAS SANFORD SMITH and SERILDA KEATON. She was born March 1, 1887 in Red Bush, Johnson County, died October 6, 1974 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Frank Rigsby's headstone says that he was born April 23, 1889 and died February 12, 1949. It also says "At rest."

Sarah Smith Rigsby was buried on her daughter, Nannie May's farm.

When Leander Franklin Rigsby's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Jackson Township, Pickaway County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer in Circleville, Pickaway County, that he was married and had children, and that he was born April 23, 1889 [hard to read] in West Liberty, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Frank Riggsby died February 12, 1949 in Terryville from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 23, 1889, his marital status as married, his parents as Andy Riggsby and Amanda Blair, the informant as Thomas Smith, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Terryville, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Sarah Jane Smith Rigsby (age 87), daughter of the late Tom and Cerilda Keaton Smith, was born March 1, 1887 in Red Bush, died October 6, 1974 at home in Red Bush, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Rigsby, in 1949. She was survived by 1 son, Lee Rigsby (of Waverly, Ohio); 7 daughters, Maxie Rigsby (Red Bush), Nannie Sparks (Red Bush), Hazel Salyer (Springfield, Ohio), Ester Adams (Fuget), Mary Moore (Columbus, Ohio), Lissie Cox (Ezel), and Etta Keaton (West Liberty); 36 grandchildren; 65 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, Sarah Rigsby was born March 1, 1887, and died in October of 1974. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah J. Rigsby died October 6, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 87.

On page 51 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1900), T. S. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's a farmer, born in May of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Surrilda (wife, born in August of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 43), Verdilla (daughter, born in October of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Albert (son, born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Sarah (daughter, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Nan (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), J. F. [hard to read] (son, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Wililly [hard to read - Lilly in 1910] (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Lee F. Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for family #141 in house #131, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Sarrah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Maxey [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 98 (Jackson Township) in Pickaway County, Ohio (dated January 9, 1920), Frank Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), and Genoa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).

On pages 28 & 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Frank Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #291, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 42), Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Esther (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Vire (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), Lissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), and Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months).

    The children of FRANK RIGSBY and SARAH SMITH are:

    1. MAXIE RIGSBY, b. March 25, 1910, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 2004, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WALTER "WATT" RIGSBY, m. BALLARD OREAN RIGSBY.
    2. HAZEL RIGSBY, b. October 27, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 29, 2005, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. (1) NORMAL T.A. SALYER, m. (2) CHARLES ED SMITH.
    3. ESTHER RIGSBY, b. February 6, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1999, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THURMAN K. ADAMS.
    4. MARY RIGSBY, b. April 2, 1915, Kentucky, d. 2004, m. OAKLEY MOORE.
    5. GENOAH VIRE "VERA" RIGSBY, b. June 1, 1916, Kentucky, d. October 23, 1938, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. GLEN SKAGGS.
    6. RUTH ELSIE RIGSBY, b. January 14, 1920, d. January 27, 1921, Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio.
    7. RISSIE RIGSBY, b. March 17, 1922, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. November 23, 1981, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ORA COX.
    8. ETTA L. RIGSBY, b. July 8, 1925, Kentucky, d. August 1, 1982, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) EZRA COX, m. (2) BUCK KEETON.
    9. NANNIE MAY RIGSBY, b. March 3, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 9, 1981, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BENJAMIN SPARKS.
    10. LEANDER FRANLIN RIGSBY JR., b. September 5, 1930, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1991, Pike County, Ohio, m. RUTH VANOVER.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lee J. Rigsby was born September 5, 1930, and died February 23, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lee Junior Rigsby was born September 5, 1930 in Kentucky, and was dead on arrival at Pike County Hospital Medical Center in Pike County at the age of 60. His father's surname is listed as Rigsby, and he was married at the time of his death.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






FRANCES JANE "FRANKEY" CONLEY, daughter of JOHN CONLEY JR. and JANE DAY, was born May 27, 1847 in Kentucky, died December 1, 1920 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in William E. Holbrook Cemetery in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married LITTLEBURN HOLBROOK, son of WILLIAM P. HOLBROOK and SARAH FYFFE. He was born May 18, 1840 in Kentucky, died April 5, 1920 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in William E. Holbrook Cemetery in Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Fyffe (1812-1877) was the daughter of John and Frances Fyffe, as is stated on her death record. On her son Ezekiel M. Holbrook's birth record in 1854, his parents are listed as William Holbrook and Sarah Fife.

Littleburn Holbrook fought in the Civil War as a private in the 3rd Regiment of the Kentucky Mounted Infantry.

According to her death certificate, Franky Jane Conley Holbrook died December 1, 1920 in Elk Fork from paralysis [hard to read]. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 27, 1847, her marital status as widowed, her father as John Conley (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Day (b. Kentucky), the informant as M. F. Holbrook of Moon, Kentucky, and the burial place as W. E. Holbrook Cemetery in Jeptha, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, L.A. Holbrook died April 5, 1920 in Morgan County from "Dropsy Following Valvular Disease of the heart." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 18, 1840, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as William Holbrook (b. North Carolina) and Sally Fyffe (b. Kentucky), the informant as M. F. Holbrook of Moon, Kentucky, and the burial place as W. E. Holbrook Cemetery in Jeptha, Kentucky.

On page 39 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 28, 1850), William Holebrook is listed as the head of the household for house #254, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in North Carolina, age 35), Fanney (born in Kentucky, age 16), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 14), Littleburn (born in Kentucky, age 10), Hargus (born in Kentucky, age 8), Polly A. (born in Kentucky, age 6), John (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 64 of the 1860 census for Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1860), Wm. P. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #417, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in North Carolina, age 50), Henry G. (farm hand, born in Kentucky, age 24), Lilburn (born in Kentucky, age 20), Wm. H. [William Hargus] (born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 16), John H. (born in Kentucky, age 14), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 12), Celia A. (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ezekael M. (born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 8, 1870), Lilburn Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Frances A. (born in Kentucky, age 24), and Marda (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Littelburns parents.

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 11 & 12, 1880), Littleburn Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Frances J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Meredith F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Henry H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and an unnamed male [William E.] (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 48 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 25, 1900), Lilburn Holebrook is listed as the head of the household for house #420, he's a farmer, born in May of 1840 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, married for 33 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Frankey (wife, born in May of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 53), William M. Cox (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in April of 1877 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, age 23), Sara E. Cox (daughter, married, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Walter Cox (grandson, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to son William, who was unnamed when the census was taken in 1880.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Lilburn Hollbroock is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 43 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed is Frankey J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 62.

    The children of FRANKEY CONLEY and LILBURN HOLBROOK are:

    1. MEREDITH F. HOLBROOK, b. 1869, Kentucky.
    2. HENRY HARRISON HOLBROOK, b. July 29, 1871, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1953, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. VICTORIA A. COX.
    3. NANCY E. HOLBROOK, b. 1877, Kentucky.
    4. WILLIAM E. HOLBROOK, b. October 1879, Kentucky.
    5. SARAH E. HOLBROOK, b. October 1881, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM M. COX, 1896. He was b. April 1877, Kentucky.






LAURA A. HITCHCOCK, daughter of CELIA ELLEN RICE and JAMES MILTON HITCHCOCK, was born December 12, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 25, 1966 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson county, Kentucky. She married EDWARD FAIRCHILD, son of SARAH RATLIFF and ASA J. FAIRCHILD, April 4, 1901, in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born October 26, 1878 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 16, 1964 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 493 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, Eddy Fairchilds was born October 26, 1878 in Johnson County to Asa J. Fairchilds and Sarah Ratliff. The actual scan of this record is washed out and hard to read in places so the transcript was used.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Edward Fairchild (b. Johnson County, parents b. Johnson County, age 22) married Laura Hitchcock (parents b. Johnson County, age 17) on April 4, 1901 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Laura Fairchild lived from December 12, 1881 to April 25, 1966, and was buried in Staffordsville Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, that Edward Fairchild lived from March 1, 1879 to June 16, 1964, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Crate Fairchild lived from April 14, 1907 to November 12, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Laura Hitchcock (age 84), daughter of Milt and Celia Rice Hitchcock, was a resident of Staffordsville for the 11 years prior to her death. She was born December 12, 1881 in Johnson County, died April 25, 1966 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Fairchild, on June 16, 1964. She was survived by 1 son, Crate Fairchild (of Staffordsville); 6 daughters, Tavie Fairchild (Paintsville), Mrs. Ethel Conley (Paintsville), Mrs. Bertha Selvage (Staffordsville), Mrs. Myrtle Taylor (Staffordsville), Mrs. Faye Porter (Monroeville, Indiana), and Mrs. Arizona Ward (Fort Wayne, Indiana); 1 brother, Walter Hitchcock (Ashland); 34 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura Fairchild died April 25, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Ed Fairchilds (age 85), son of the late Asa and Sally Ratliff Fairchilds, was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Staffordsville. He was born March 1, 1879, died June 16, 1964 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Staffordsville Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Laura Hitchcock Fairchilds; 1 son, Crate Fairchilds; 6 daughters, Mrs. Johnny Porter (of Fort Wayne, Indiana), Mrs. Grant Ward (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Mrs. Tava Fairchilds (Paintsville), Mrs. Earl Conley (Paintsville), Mrs. Dewey Selvage (Staffordsville), and Mrs. Myrtle Taylor (Staffordsville); 1 sister, Mrs. Nola Hannah (Staffordsville); 35 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ed Fairchild was born March 14, 1879, and died in June of 1964. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ed Fairchilds died June 16, 1964 in Johnson County at the age of 85. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Ed Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #55, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Tava (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Crate (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Edd Fairchilds is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Crate (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 years 3 months), and Arizonia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

, On page 46 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1930), Ed Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #434, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Lara (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 45), Crate (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Arizona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Gene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Myrtle Taylor (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Edna M. Taylor (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Edd Fairchilds is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 58), Crate (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 31), Fay (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 23), and Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).

    The children of LAURA HITCHCOCK and EDWARD FAIRCHILD are:

    1. OCTAVIA "TAVA" FAIRCHILD, b. December 1, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 7, 1986, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LONNIE FAIRCHILD.
    2. BERTHA FAIRCHILD, b. October 18, 1903, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1986, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BRIGHAM DEWEY "DEWEY" SELVAGE.
    3. CRATE FAIRCHILD, b. April 14, 1905, Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1985, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Crate Fairchild (age 80), son of Ed and Laura Fairchild, was a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, at the time of his death. He was born April 14, 1905 in Johnson County, died November 12, 1985, and was buried in Staffordsville Church Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Crate Fairchild was born April 14, 1905, and died in November of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
    4. ETHEL FAIRCHILD, b. May 4, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1984, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EARL CONLEY.
    5. MYRTLE FAIRCHILD, b. July 29, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 29, 1982, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, buried in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, m. CLARENCE TAYLOR.
    6. FAY FAIRCHILD, b. 1914, Kentucky, m. (1) EARL SCHANE, m. (2) ALLEN JOHN PORTER.
    7. ARIZONA FAIRCHILD, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. GRANT WARD.
    8. ELLA JEAN FAIRCHILD, b. June 26, 1924, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 1, 1960, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.






AGNES CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM J. "BIG BILL" CONLEY and HARRIET D. SPEARS, was born February 11, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1920 in Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married HASKELL WEBB, son of JAMES SCOTT "SCOTT" WEBB and ANGELINE "ANNA" SPEARS, about 1920. He was born March 2, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 25, 1964 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

Haskell Webb was the brother of David 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 his death certificate, Scott Webb died September 7, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 20, 1850, his marital status as married, his occupation as section hand for C & O Railroad, his parents as Vest Webb (b. Ohio) and Katherine Webb (b. Ohio), and the informant as David Webb of Paintsville.

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.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Agnes Webb lived from 1900 to 1966, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Haskell Webb lived from March 2, 1895 to August 25, 1964, and was buried in the same cemetery. Haskell's headstone is also engraved with: "KENTUCKY PVE CO G 126 INF 32 DIV WORLD WAR I PH."

According to her obituary, Agnes Conley Webb (age 66), daughter of the late W. J. and Harriet Spears Conley and a lifelong resident of Johnson County, was born February 11, 1900 in Johnson County, died May 20, 1966 in Williamson Memorial Hospital in Williamson, West Virginia, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskell Webb, on August 25, 1964. Whe was survived by 2 sons, John Charles Webb (of Dayton, Ohio) and Fred R. Webb (Paintsville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Roberta Ebling (Warren, Ohio), Mrs. Pauline Grim (Paintsville); Mrs. Ernestine Fitch (Williamson, West Virginia), Mrs. Louise Rice (Columbus, Ohio), and Mrs. Maurine Castle (Columbus, Ohio); 1 brother, George Conley (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. George Messer (Stacy, Virginia) and Mrs. Clyde Fields (Dayton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Agnes Conley Webb, daughter of W. J. Conley and Harriett Spears, died May 20, 1966 in Mingo County.

According to his obituary, Haskell Webb (age 69), son of Scott and Ann Spears Webb, was a resident of Paintsville, a World War I veteran, and a retired C&O Railroad employee. He was born March 2, 1896 in Johnson County, died August 25, 1964 in a local Johnson County hospital after an illness of 1 year, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Agnes Conley; 2 sons, John Charles Webb (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Fred Webb (Paintsville); 5 daughters, Mrs. Robert Ebling (Warren, Ohio), Mrs. Pauline Grim (Paintsville), Mrs. Ernestine Fitch (Williamson, West Virginia), Mrs. Louise Rice (Columbus, Ohio), and Mrs. Maurine Castle (Columbus, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bertha George (Whitehouse), Mrs. Nettie Ratliff (Lackey, Kentucky), and Mrs. Minnie Estep (Dayton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Haskell Webb died August 25, 1964 in Johnson County at the age of 69. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Scott Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a section hand for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 41), Albert (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 24), Junetta (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Haskel (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Rutha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 39 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27, 1920), Haskel Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #376, he's a section laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Agnus (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Haskell Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Agness (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 30), Roberta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Paulene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earnesteen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Haskell L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Haskell Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a track laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Agnes (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 40), Roberta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Paulene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Earnestene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Haskell L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Fredrick R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of AGNES CONLEY and HASKELL WEBB are:

    1. ROBERTA WEBB, b. 1921, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) EBLING.
    2. PAULINE WEBB, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GRIM.
    3. ERNESTINE WEBB, b. June 18, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 23, 2001, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAUL V. FITCH.
      According to her obituary, Ernestine Webb Fitch (age 76), daughter of the late Haskell and Agnes Conley Webb, was born June 18, 1925 in Johnson County, died October 23, 2001 in Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina, and was buried in Troy Fitch Family Cemetery in Meally. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Fitch; 2 brothers, John Charles Webb and Fredrick Robert Webb; and 1 sister, Pauline Grimm. She was survived by 2 sons, Troy Scott Fitch (of Hickory, North Carolina) and Paul V. Fitch II (Aiken, South Carolina); 1 daughter, Charlotte Ann Fitch Johnson (Connelly Springs, North Carolina); 3 sisters, Roberta Ebling (Warren, Ohio), Maureen "Boots" Castle (Columbus, Ohio), and Louise Bice (Columbus); 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. HASKELL LOUISE "LOUISE" WEBB, b. 1928, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RICE.
    5. MAURINE WEBB, b. 1932, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CASTLE.
    6. JOHN CHARLES WEBB, b. October 2, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1981, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to his obituary, John Charles Webb (age 45), son of Haskell and Agnes Conley Webb, was a civil engineer and a resident of Charleston, South Carolina at the time of his death. He was born October 2, 1935 in Johnson County, died July 13, 1981 in Charleston as a result of an automobile accident, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by Steven and Sharon Leigh Webb (of West Van Lear); Gregory Alan Webb (Shepherd Air Force Base, Texas); 1 brother, Fred Webb; and 5 sisters, Pauline Grim (Paintsville), Ernestine Fitch (Meally, Kentucky), Morrine Castle (Columbus, Ohio), Louise Rice (Columbus), and Roberta Ebling (Lordstown, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    7. FREDERICK ROGER WEBB, b. March 20, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 2001, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, buried in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. SANDRA NORTH.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Frederick Roger Webb (age 62), son of the late Haskell and Agnes Conley Webb, was the former owner of Webb Pawn Shop and the Grocery Store of Paintsville. He was born March 20, 1939 in Johnson County, died July 13, 2001 in St. Claire Medical Center, and was buried in Brown Cemetery in Morehead. He was survived by his wife, Sandra North Webb; 3 sons, Freddy Webb (of Lexington); Paul Webb (Morehead), and Joe Webb (Morehead); 4 sisters, Roberta Epling (Warren, Ohio), Ernistine Fitch (Paintsville), Maurine Castle (Columbus, Ohio), and Lou Bice (Columbus); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






ARMINTA "MINTIE" CONLEY, daughter of HIRAM F. CONLEY and MARY ANN ESTEP, was born in November of 1883 in Kentucky, died in 1960, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WALBRIDGE WEBB, son of WILLIAM JASPER "JASPER" WEBB and MANERVA HANNAH, in 1903 in Fort Gay, Wayne County, West Virginia. He was born August 12, 1883 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 25, 1943 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

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

Information on this family can also be found on page 97 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: a history of the county, and genealogy of its people up to the year 1927." In that book it says that Walbridge Webb married Mint Conley and that their children were Herman (Dugan) Webb (married Eunice Arms), Flossie Webb, Margaret Webb, Roxie Webb, Malta Webb, and Geneva Webb. It also says:

     "Walbridge Webb lives on the old home-place near Dawkins, Kentucky. He has been employed for many years in the railroad yards at Paintsville by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company."
Walbridge Webb was the brother of Sarah Webb.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jasper Webb married Manerva Hannah on November 29, 1860 in Johnson County.

When Walbridge's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was an engine watchman for C & O Railroad Company in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Mintie Webb of Hager Hill, Kentucky, and that he was born August 12, 1883. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, there was an unnamed baby girl who was stillborn on April 13, 1911 in Johnson County, and her parents are listed as Walbride Webb (b. Johnson County) and Mint Conley (b. Johnson County).

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones shows that Mintie Webb lived from 1882 to 1960, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, and that Walbridge Webb lived from 1879 to 1943, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Walbridge Webb (age 63), son of Jasper Webb, was a machinist helper for C & O Railway Compnay, and resident of West Van Lear at the time of his death. He died June 25, 1943 after an illness of 6 days. He married Mintie Conley in 1903 in Fort Gay, West Virginia. He was survived by 1 son, H. D. Webb; 3 daughters, Mrs. Roxie Smith, Mrs. Malta DeHart, and Mrs. Geneva Bayes; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Loda Sublett [Loda Webb Sublett] (of Paintsville), Mrs. Addie Akers [Addie Webb Akers] (Catlettsburg), and Mrs. Henry Walters (Shreveport, Louisiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, Walbridge Webb died June 25, 1945 in Eastern State Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, arteriosclerotic heart disease and psychosis with cerebral arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 63, his marital status as married, his father as "Deceased," his mother's maiden name as "Dead," the informant as "Hospital Records," and the burial place as Paintsville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walbridge Webb died June 25, 1943 in Fayette County at the age of 63. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Johns Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1880), Wm. J. Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #267, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Manerva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Frances (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Judith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Adda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Zora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Loda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Jasper Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, married, born in October of 1836 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 40 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Loda (daughter, born in October of 1979 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Walbridge (son, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 34 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Walbrige Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #258, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Flossy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Jasper (father, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

On pages 37 & 38 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), Walbridge Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #367, he's a train watchman for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Herman D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Roxy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Malta B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Walbridge Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a machinist for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 42), Malta B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Walbridge Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 56), Girvin Bays (son-in-law, married, laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 5th grade education, age 25), Geneve Bays (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 17), and Loreta Bays Jr. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of MINTIE CONLEY and WALBRIDGE WEBB are:

    1. HERMAN DUGAN WEBB, b. September 19, 1902, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1974, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EUNICE M. ARMS.
    2. FLOSSIE WEBB, b. June 1908, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1967, Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Flossie Webb (age 59), daughter of the late Walbridge and Mintie Conley Webb and a resident of Danville for several years, was born in June of 1908 in Johnson County, died February 20, 1967 in Danville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was survived by 1 brother, Herman D. "Dugan" Webb (of Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Roxie Smith (Mt. Sterling, Ohio); Mrs. Malta DeHart (Shelby, Kentucky), and Mrs. Geneva Dailey (Cleveland, Ohio. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. MARGARET WEBB, b. June 16, 1909, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1929, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM WORTH "WORTH" WATKINS.
    4. ROXIE WEBB, b. November 8, 1912, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1974, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Darbyville, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. ELIJAH SMITH.
    5. MALTA WEBB, b. August 7, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 2001, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAX FOSTER DEHART.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Malta Webb DeHart (age 85), daughter of the late Waldbridge and Mintie Conley Webb, was born August 7, 1915 in Johnson County, died April 24, 2001 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Foster DeHart. She was survived by 2 sons, Tommy DeHart (of Virgie) and Edgar Daniel DeHart (Lincoln Park, Michigan); 2 daughters, Joan Carol Lang (Ashland) and Doris DeHart (Robinson Creek); 1 sister, Geneva Dailey (Lakeland, Florida); 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. GENEVA WEBB, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. (1) GIRVIN BAYS, m. (2) (unknown first name) DAILEY.






MOSES A. CONLEY, son of JOHN CONLEY JR. and JANE DAY, was born January 30, 1856 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, died February 23, 1923 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (1) SARAH BRILLO COX, daughter of WILLIAM H. COX and AMANDA M. BRICKEY, August 4, 1874 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in July of 1856 in Virginia, and died before 1903. He married (2) MARY ALICE O'NEAL, daughter of GEORGE T. O'NEAL and AMANDA S. ADKINS, about 1903. She was born October 9, 1860 in Kentucky, died July 27, 1940 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley Grove Cemetery in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 265, 283, 285, 286, and 510 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sarah Brillo Cox was the sister of William Riley Cox, James H. Cox, John Allen Cox, Eliza J. Cox, Martha Belle "Belle" Cox, and Victoria A. Cox.

Amanda Adkins' maiden name was determined by finding the Kentucky birth record of her son. William Sylvester O'Neal was born October 20, 1858 in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, to George O'Neal and M. S. Adkins.

Amanda Adkins' 2nd husband was Ezekiel Conley.

According to Kentucky birth records, Moses A. Conley was born January 30, 1856 in Paint, Morgan County, to John Conley Jr. and Jane Day.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Moses Conley (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, age 19) married Sarah B. Cox (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, age 17) on August 4, 1874 in Morgan County.

According to his death certificate, Moses A. Conley died February 18, 1923 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, from arterioschlerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 30, 1856, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Conley (b. Kentucky) and Virginia Day (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. L. Conley, and the burial place as Elk Fork.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Moses A. Conley died February 18, 1923 in Morgan County at the age of 67.

According to her death certificate, Mary Alice Oneal Conley died July 27, 1940 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, from chronic myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 9, 1860, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Moses A. Conley, her parents as George Oneal (b. Virginia) and Mandy Oneal (b. Virginia), the informant as Ellen Caskey of Redwine, and the burial place as Conley Grove Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary A. Conley died July 27, 1940 in Morgan County at the age of 80.

On page 86 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 20, 1860), George T. Oneal is listed as the head of the household for house #532, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Amanda S. (born in Kentucky, age 19), and William S. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1870), William Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Amanda M. (born in Virginia, age 36), Mary E. (born in Virginia, age 18), William R. (born in Virginia, age 15), Sarah D. (born in Virginia, age 13), David M. [David Martin Cox] (born in Virginia, age 10), Elijah J. (born in Virginia, age 9), James H. (born in Virginia, age 7), Robert F. (born in Virginia, age 5), John A. (born in Virginia, age 3), and Martha B. (born in March of 1869 in Kentucky, age 3 months). Sarah's future husband is living with his parents in house #101.

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 (West Liberty) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 2, 1870), Amanda Oneal is listed as the head of the household for house #136, she's keeping house, born in Kentucky, and she's 25 years old. Also listed are William (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 14), Susan (born in Kentucky, age 10), Lucinda (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mary (born in Kentucky, age 4). They are living next to Amanda's parents, Lewis and Margaret Adkins. Margaret's maiden name was reportedly Margaret Elswick.

On page 7 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Moses A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Sarah B. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 23), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and William L. (son, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living close to Moses' widowed step-mother.

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 1900), Moas C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, born in January of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sarah P. (wife, born in July of 1856 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 43), Mary B. (daughter, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Sarah E. (daughter, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Moas F. (son, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Charles P. (son, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Cora A. (daughter, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to son James Edward Conley and they are also living next to Sarah's brother Martin [David Martin Cox].

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 34 (Martinsburg) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Moses Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 46), Charles F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Cora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Barbara E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6). Son Moses is in house #205.

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Moses A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), and Barbery E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Mary is found widowed and living in the home of her daughter. Elmer Caskey is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Elen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 24), Beulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and Mary Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 68.

    The children of MOSES CONLEY and SARAH COX are:

    1. JAMES EDWARD "EDWARD" CONLEY, b. November 28, 1875, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SARAH JANE WILLIAMS.
    2. JOHN M. CONLEY, b. 1878, Kentucky.
    3. WILLIAM L. CONLEY, b. September 1879, Kentucky.
    4. MARY B. CONLEY, b. September 1886, Kentucky.
    5. SARAH E. CONLEY, b. March 1889, Kentucky.
    6. MOSES FRANKLIN CONLEY, May 7, 1891, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 12, 1946, m. MARTHA SKAGGS.
    7. CHARLES P. CONLEY, b. April 1895, Kentucky.
    8. CORA A. CONLEY, b. March 1897, Kentucky.

    The child of MOSES CONLEY and MARY O'NEAL is:

    1. BARBARA ELLEN CONLEY, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. ELMER CASKEY, 1923. He was b. 1905, Kentucky.

    (This information comes from David Conley and other sources)






FLAURA FERGUSON, daughter of CELIA RIGSBY and MILLARD FERGUSON, was born May 22, 1906 in Kentucky, and died in November of 1979 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky. She married IVORY RIGSBY, son of HENRY RIGSBY and LAURA O. BOGGS, about 1928. He was born February 17, 1912 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died June 24, 1974 in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Laura Boggs was the sister of Rissie M. Boggs, Thurman Roscoe Boggs, and Manda Susan "Susan" Boggs.

According to her death certificate, Laura Boggs Rigsdy [sic] died March 24, 1946 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 13, 1887, her marital status as married, her husband as Henry Rigsdy [sic] (age 65), her parents as William Boggs (b. Kentucky) and Ellen Stinson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Audie Skaggs of Plain City, Ohio, and the burial place as Keaton.

According to her obituary, Laura Boggs Rigsby (age 59), daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Boggs, was a resident of Keaton, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died March 23, 1946 in a local hospital. She was survived by her husband, Henry Rigsby; 2 sons, Curt Hobart Rigsby and John Rigsby (of Keaton); 5 daughters, Mrs. Hobart Thompson (Webbville, Kentucky), Mrs. George Gillem (Isonville), Mrs. Hager Kelly (Keaton), and Ivory Rigsby (Terryville); 3 brothers, Thurman Boggs, Willie Boggs, and Albert Boggs; and 3 sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Skaggs and Mrs. Stimson [no 3rd daughter listed]. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ivory Rigsby was born February 17, 1912 in Lawrence County to Laura Boggs.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flora Rigsby was born May 22, 1906, and died in November of 1979. She received her Social Security card in 1970 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ivory Rigsby was born February 17, 192, and died in June of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Martha, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ivory Rigsby died June 24, 1974 in Lawrence County at the age of 62.

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 136 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20, 1920), Henry Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31, Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Meria [Marie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ople [Opal] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ivory (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Audie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Shlby [Shelby] (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 64-13 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Ivory L. Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 18 years old. Also listed are Flaura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Wanda Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). They are living next to Flara's parents.

    The children of FLAURA FERGUSON and IVORY RIGSBY are:

    1. WANDA LEE RIGSBY, b. August 3, 1929, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. May 18, 2004, Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. LONNIE SKAGGS.
    2. DOROTHY I. RIGSBY, b. July 27, 1931, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 2000, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. D. H. "BUD" SMITH.
    3. DARCY G. RIGSBY, b. November 27, 1933, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 27, 1933, Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darcy G. Riggsby was born November 27, 1933 in Lawrence County to Flaura Ferguson.
      According to her death certificate, Darcy G. Riggsby died November 27, 1933 in Lyon, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "No doctor saw this child." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Terryville, Kentucky, her birth date as November 27, 1933, her age as 4 hours, her parents as Ivory Riggsby (b. Lawrence County) and Flaura Ferguson (b. Morgan County), the informant as Kermit Barnett of Terryville, the undertaker as "Millard Ferguson (acting)" of Terryville, and the burial place as Terryville.
      Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Dorsey G. Rigsby was buried there on November 27, 1933.
    4. LOWELL J. "BILL" RIGSBY, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ETTA MAE PETERS.
    5. ILENE RIGSBY, b. October 29, 1936, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 2005, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES WELLMAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ilene Rigsby was born October 29, 1936 in Lawrence County to Flanra Ferguson.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ilene Wellman was born October 29, 1936, and died November 13, 2005. She received her Social Security card in 1954 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.
    6. EDGEL RALPH RIGSBY, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar R. Rigsby was born in Lawrence County to Flanra Ferguson.
    7. FOSTER G. RIGSBY, b. November 4, 1940, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1940, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Foster G. Rigsby was born November 4, 1940 in Lawrence County to Flora Ferguson.
      Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Foster G. Rigsby was buried there on November 4, 1940.
    8. JANICE F. RIGSBY, b. February 15, 1942, Lawrence County, Kentucky Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1942, Lawrence County, Kentucky Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janice F. Rigsby was born February 15, 1942 in Lawrence County to Flaura Ferguson.
      Transcripts from the headstones in Millard Ferguson Cemetery show that Janice F. Rigsby was buried there on February 15, 1942.
    9. WENDELL T. RIGSBY, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. BETTY WALLEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wendell T. Rigsby was born in Lawrence County to Flora Ferguson.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






WALTER GRAY FERGUSON, son of CELIA RIGSBY and MILLARD FERGUSON, was born August 1, 1911 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 17, 1988 in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee. He married CORA BALL.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter G. Ferguson was born August 1, 1911 in Morgan County to Celia Riggsby.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Ferguson was born August 1, 1911, and died October 17, 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Old Hickory, Davidson County, Tennessee.

    The children of WALTER FERGUSON and CORA BALL are:

    1. VERNON ROGER FERGUSON, m. REBA LEONARD.
    2. CHALMER RAY FERGUSON, m. ESSIE CANTRELL.
    3. JACKIE J. D. FERGUSON.
    4. AVONELL FERGUSON, m. CARL LENVILLE SPARKS.
    5. JUDY FERGUSON.
    6. DAVID FERGUSON.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






VERNON ROGER FERGUSON, son of WALTER GRAY FERGUSON and CORA BALL, married REBA LEONARD.

    The child of VERNON FERGUSON and REBA LEONARD is:

    1. MICHAEL FERGUSON.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






WANDA LEE RIGSBY, daughter of FLAURA FERGUSON and IVORY RIGSBY, was born August 3, 1929 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died May 18, 2004 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Ohio. She married LONNIE SKAGGS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wandalee Riggsby was born August 3, 1929 in Lawrence County to Flaura Ferguson.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wanda L. Skaggs was born August 3, 1929, and died May 18, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Mount Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky.

    The children of WANDA LEE RIGSBY and LONNIE SKAGGS are:

    1. CHARLES A. SKAGGS.
    2. GREGORY G. SKAGGS.
    3. PHYLLIS W. SKAGGS.
    4. RUSSELL LONNIE SKAGGS.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






DOROTHY I. RIGSBY, daughter of FLAURA FERGUSON and IVORY RIGSBY, was born July 27, 1931 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died April 13, 2000 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married D. H. "BUD" SMITH.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorthy I. Riggsby was born July 27, 1931 in Lawrence County to Flaura Ferguson.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dorothy I. Smith was born July 27, 1931, and died April 13, 2000. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dorothy I. Smith died April 13, 2000 in West Liberty, Morgan County, at the age of 68.

    The children of DOROTHY I. RIGSBY and BUD SMITH are:

    1. ARCHIE D. SMITH.
    2. RICHARD H. SMITH.
    3. RUBY I. SMITH.
    4. FRANCES SHEVELLA SMITH.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






LOWELL J. "BILL" RIGSBY, son of FLAURA FERGUSON and IVORY RIGSBY, was born in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married ETTA MAE PETERS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lowell J. Riggsby was born in Lawrence County to Florra Ferguson.

    The children of BILL RIGSBY and ETTA PETERS are:

    1. RONALD RIGSBY.
    2. DONALD GLENN RIGSBY.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






PRESTON JACKSON RIGGSBY, son of DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY and LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH, was born April 20, 1919, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. December 17, 1979, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He married LORRAINE SKAGGS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Preston J. Riggsby was born April 20, 1919 in Morgan County to Vennie Smith.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Preston Riggsby was born April 20, 1919, and died in December of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Granville, Licking County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Preston Riggsby was born about 1919 in Kentucky, and died December 17, 1979 in Mount Carmel Hospital East in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 60. He was married at the time of his death.

    The child of PRESTON RIGGSBY and LORRAINE SKAGGS is:

    1. JAMES BRUCE RIGGSBY, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James B. Riggsby was born in Lawrence County to Lorraine Skaggs.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






NANCY RIGSBY, daughter of DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY and LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH, was born about 1921 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She married TULLA J. FYFFE, son of JAMES F. FYFFE and JUDA SKAGGS. He was born December 3, 1912 in Terryville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died September 12, 2003 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nancy Rigsby was born December 30, 1921 in Morgan County to Vinnie Smith.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tulla J. Fyffe was born December 3, 1912 in Lawrence County to Juda Skaggs.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tulla J. Fyffe was born December 3, 1912, and died September 12, 2003. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Tulla J. Fyffe was born December 3, 1912, and died September 12, 2003 in a nursing home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 90. His father's surname is listed as Fyffe, his mother's maiden name as Skaggs, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 136 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), James F. Fyffe is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Juda [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Tulla J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alda Burgess (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Shelva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

    The children of NANCY RIGSBY and TULLA FYFFE are:

    1. SANDRA LYNN FYFFE, m. GEORGE HICKS.
    2. JO FYFFE.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






SANDRA LYNN FYFFE, daughter of NANCY RIGSBY and TULLA J. FYFFE, married GEORGE HICKS.

    The children of SANDRA FYFFE and GEORGE HICKS are:

    1. TAMI HICKS.
    2. POPPY HICKS.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






JASON RIGSBY, son of DOCTOR "DOCK" RIGGSBY and LEVINNA "VINNIE" SMITH, was born April 5, 1927 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and died September 23, 1999 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He married PAULINE (unknown last name).

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jason Rigsby was born April 5, 1927 in Lawrence County to Vennie Smith.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jason Rigsby was born April 5, 1927, and died September 23, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jason Rigsby was born April 5, 1927 in Kentucky, and died September 23, 1999 in Mount Carmel Hospital East in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 72. His father's surname is listed as Rigsby, his mother's maiden name as Smith, he was a U.S. Army veteran, and he was married at the time of his death.

    The child of JASON RIGSBY and PAULINE (unknown last name) is:

    1. TERRY RIGSBY.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






MAXIE RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born March 25, 1910 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died February 8, 2004 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rigsby Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) WALTER ERVIN "WATT" RIGSBY, son of JEREMIAH "JERRY" M. RIGSBY and CORDELIA SKAGGS, about 1930. He was born January 21, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 2, 1943 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) BALLARD OREAN RIGSBY, son of JEREMIAH "JERRY" M. RIGSBY and CORDELIA SKAGGS. He was born March 32, 1903 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 17, 1970 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Watt Rigsby and Ballard Rigsby were brothers.

According to Kentucky birth records, Maxie Rigsby was born March 25, 1910 in Morgan County to L. F. Rigsby and Sarah Smith. The scan of this record was washed out and hard to read, so the transcripts were used.

When Walter Ervin Riggsby's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was employed by Gallie Kilgore in Red Bush, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Cordelia Riggsby of Red Bush, and that he was born January 21, 1898. He was found to be 6 feet tall, stout, he had light blue eyes, black hair, and he was physically sound.

According to her obituary, Maxie Rigsby (age 93), daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Jane Smith Rigsby and a resident of Red Bush, was born March 25, 1910 in Morgan county, died February 8, 2004 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, and was buried in Rigsby Cemetery in Red Bush. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Watt Rigsby; and 2nd husband, Ballard Orean Rigsby. She was survived by a daughter, Dellegene Williams (of Flat Gap); 1 sister, Hazel C. Salyer (Springfield, Ohio); 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maxie Rigsby was born March 25, 1910, and died February 8, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Watt Rigsby died April 2, 1943 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, fir uremia due to chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as January 21, 1898, his marital status as married, his wife as Maxie Rigsby, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jerry Rigsby (b. Johnson County) and Cordelia Rigsby (b. Johnson County), the informant as Maxie Rigsby of Red Bush, and the burial place as Red Bush.

According to his obituary, Watt Riggsby died April 2, 1943 at home in Red Bush following a long illness. His wife and daughter survived him. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Ballard O. Rigsby (age 66), son of the late Jerry and Cordelia Skaggs Rigsby and a farmer, was born March 32, 1903 in Red Bush, died January 17, 1970 at home in Red Bush, and was buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by his wife, Maxie Rigsby; 1 step-daughter, Della Jean Williams (of Red Bush); 2 brothers, Glen Rigsby (Red Bush) and Proctor Rigsby (Red Bush); and 3 sisters, Minnie Rigsby (Red Bush), Malisa Moore [Malissa M. Rigsby Moore] (Flat Gap), and Mona Skaggs [Mona Rigsby Skaggs] (Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ballard Rigsby was born March 31, 1903, and died in January of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ballard O. Rigsby died January 17, 1970 in Johnson County at the age of 66.

On page 61 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Jerry Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #418, he's a farmer, born in March of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Cordelia (wife, born in February of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), Proctor (son, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Louna (son, born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Malissa (daughter, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Walter I. (son, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Willie E. Riggsby (father, widowed, farmer, born in January of 1830 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, age 70).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Jerry M. Riggsby is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Cordelia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 41), Proctor (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lonna M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Malissie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter I. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Drua P. [Drew P.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ballard O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Glen F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Minnie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Jerry Rigsby is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Cordella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Proctor K. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 31), Lonie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Lissie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Walter E. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Drewey P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ballard O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Glen F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Minnie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Monie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Lonnie Riggsby is listed as the head of the houshold in house #194, he's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Cordelia (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 61), Procter (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 41), Watt (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 33), Ballard (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Glen (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Minnie (sister, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Mona (sister, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The child of MAXIE RIGSBY and WATT RIGSBY is:

    1. DELLEGENE RIGSBY, b. December 16, 1931, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 2010, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELMON WILLIAMS.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






DELLEGENE RIGSBY, daughter of MAXIE RIGSBY and WALTER ERVIN "WATT" RIGSBY, was born December 16, 1931 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 12, 2010 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married DELMON WILLIAMS.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dellegene Rigsby was born December 16, 1931 in Johnson County to Maxie Rigsby.

According to her obituary, Dellegene Rigsby Williams (age 78), daughter of the late Walter and Maxie Rigsby and a retail clerk, was born December 16, 1931 in Red Bush, died February 12, 2010 at home in Flat Gap, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Red Bush. She was survived by her husband, Delmon Williams; 1 daughter, Jerrilyn Auxier; 2 grandchildren; 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, Dellegene Williams was born December 16, 1931, and died February 12, 2010. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    The child of DELLEGENE RIGSBY and DELMON WILLIAMS is:

    1. JERRILYN D. WILLIAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MICHAEL AUXIER.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






JERRILYN D. WILLIAMS, daughter of DELLEGENE RIGSBY and DELMON WILLIAMS, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MICHAEL AUXIER.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerrilyn D. Williams was born in Johnson County to Dellegene Rigsby.

    The children of JERRILYN WILLIAMS and MICHAEL AUXIER are:

    1. HOLLY MICHELLE AUXIER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JEFFREY ARNETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Holli Michelle Williams was born in Johnson County to Jerrilyn Williams.
    2. KYLE MICHAEL AUXIER, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kyle Michael Williams was born in Johnson County to Jerrilyn D. Williams.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






HAZEL L. RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born October 27, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 29, 2005 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is buried in Newcomers Cemetery in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. She married (1) NORMAL T. A. SALYER, son of THOMAS A. SALYER and ALABAMA FAIRCHILD. She married (2) CHARLES ED SMITH.

Notes: Thomas A. Salyer was the brother of Mary Elizabeth Salyer, Samuel Bracken "Bracken" Salyer, Henry Columbus "Lum" Salyer, and Lourana Salyer.

According to his obituary, T. A. Salyers (age 85), son of Samuel P. and Ersley Evan Salyers and a farmer, was born November 21, 1866 in Flat Gap, died August 26, 1952 at home, and was buried in Saylers Cemetery. He was married January 3, 1869 [mistake] in Flat Gap to Alabama Fairchilds, who survived him. He was also survived by 5 sons, Ransom Salyers (of West Jefferson, Ohio), Elzie Salyers (Rock Camp, Ohio), Paris Salyers (Flat Gap), Normal Salyers (Mechanicsburg, Ohio), and Haze Salyers (Prestonsburg); 4 daughters, Lula Bunyard (Flat Gap), Ersley Aimes (Springfield, Ohio), Viva Stenson (Flat Gap)Jewell Mae (Kittsie, Ohio); 1 brother, Lum Salyers (Flat Gap); and 1 sister, Mrs. Louranie McKenzie. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel L. Rigsby was born October 27, 1911 in Johnson County to Sarah Smith.

According to her obituary, Hazel Rigsby Salyer Smith (age 93), daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Jane Smith Rigsby and a resident of Springfield, Ohio, was born October 27, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 29, 2005 in the I.O.O.F. Home, and was buried in Newcomers Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Normal Salyer; her 2nd husband, Charles Ed Smith; 2 sons, Normal Salyer Jr. and Thomas Salyer; 1 daughter, Joyce Willmeth; 1 brother, Frank Lee Rigsby Jr.; 7 sisters, Mary Moore, Vera Skaggs, Ettie Keaton, Nannie Sparks, Ruthy Rigsby, Maxie Rigsby, and Esther Adams; and 6 grandchildren. She was survived by 4 sons, Raymond (Connie) Salyer (of Springfield), Donald (Diane) Salyer (San Jose, California), James (Shirley) Salyer (Cable), and Roger (Naomi) Salyer (Urbana, Ohio); 4 daughters, Dorothy Moore (Springfield), Janet (Dale) Longsworth (Marysville), Mary Douglas (Springfield), and Hazel (Jeff) Heath (Xenia); 30 grandchildren; and many great- and great-great-granchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hazel Smith was born October 27, 1911, and died January 29, 2005. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hazel Smith was born October 27, 1911, and died January 29, 2005 in a nursing home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 93. Her father's surname is listed as Rigsby, her mother's maiden name as Smith, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Normal Salyer was born about 1907, and died April 26, 1977 at home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 70. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Thomas A. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Alabama (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 38), Ransom (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Elza (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Paris (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ursla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Normal (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Viba Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Thomas A. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Alabama (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 48), Ransom (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Elzie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Elzie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Paris (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 20), Ersley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Normal T. A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Vivia H. [Vivia Hazel] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Orion H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Ruba J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Normal Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Hazel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18), and Thomas A. F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The children of HAZEL RIGSBY and NORMAL SALYER are:

    1. THOMAS ACE F. "BUSTER" SALYER, b. 1929, Kentucky (deceased).
    2. NORMAL J. SALYER JR., b. December 4, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Normal J. Salyers was born in Johnson County to Hazel Riggsby.
    3. DOROTHY JEAN SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MOORE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy J. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rigsby.
    4. RAYMOND P. SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CONNIE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raymond P. Salyers was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rigsby.
    5. DONALD R. SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DIANE (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald R. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Hazel Riggsby.
    6. JANET G. SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DALE LONGSWORTH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janet G. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rigsby.
    7. JAMES H. SALYER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHIRLEY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James H. Salyer was born in Johnson County to Hazel Rigsby.
    8. ROGER SALYER, m. NAOMI (unknown last name).
    9. MARY SALYER, m. (unknown first name) DOUGLAS.
    10. HAZEL SALYER, m. JEFF HEATH.
    11. JOYCE SALYER, m. (unknown first name) WILLMETH.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






ESTHER RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born February 6, 1914 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married THURMAN K. ADAMS, son of JOHN ELLIOTT ADAMS and RACHEL ANNA GILLIAM. He was born February 16, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 15, 1989 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Thurman K. Adams was the brother of Charley McKinley Adams, Clova Adams, Mart Adams, and Benjamin Harrison Adams.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Esther Rigsby was born February 6, 1914 in Morgan County to Sarah Smith.

Rachel Adams maiden name was determined by finding her death certificate (1874-1934) and other documents. On that certificate, her parents names are listed as Jessie Gilliam (b. Kentucky) and Jan Estep (b. Kentucky). In her daughter Lavena Adams' obituary (1902-1972), her parents are listed as John and Rachel Gillem Adams. In her son Ben Adams' obituary (1916-1963), his parents are listed as John Elliott and Rachel Anna Gilham Adams.

According to her obituary, Esther Rigsby Adams (age 85), daughter of the late Lee Franklin and Sarah Smith Rigsby, was born February 6, 1914 in Morgan County, died May 5, 1999 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman K. Adams. She was survived by 5 sons, Eulas Adams (of Volga), Lee Elliott Adams (Flat Gap), Earl Eugene Adams (Flat Gap), Johnny Adams (Flat Gap), and Ronnie Adams (Flat Gap); 2 daughters, Rosie Berryman (Maysville) and Phyllis Sebastian (Paris, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Maxie Rigsby (Flat Gap) and Hazel Salyers (Springfield, Ohio); 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Esther Adams was born February 6, 1914, and died May 5, 1999. She received her Social Security card in 1957 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Esther Adams died May 5, 1999 in Volga, Johnson County, at the age of 85.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thurman Adams was born February 16, 1904, and died March 15, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thurman K. Adams died March 15, 1989 in Johnson County at the age of 85.

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1910), John E. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Rachel A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 35), Stella J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Levinie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Versie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Clova (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mart (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 37 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), John E. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #554, he's a general laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Rachael (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Sandford (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Milton (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Virsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Clovie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mart (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 55), Sanford (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 36), Thurman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Mart (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Ben ["Frank" in the 1920 census - probably Benjamin Franklin Adams] (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of ESTHER RIGSBY and THURMAN ADAMS are:

    1. GOLDA MAE ADAMS, b. January 15, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1934, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Estep Cemetery, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Golda M. Adams was born January 15, 1933 in Johnson County to Esther Riggsby.
      According to her death certificate, Golda M. Adams died October 26, 1934 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from spinal meningitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 1 year 9 months 11 days, her parents as Thurman Adams (b. Kentucky) and Ester Rigsby (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Sanford Adams of Red Bush, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Golda M. Adams died October 2, 1934 in Johnson County at the age of 1.
    2. LEE ELLIOT ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS ANN HUNT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lee Elliot Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.
    3. EARL EUGENE ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JANET FENNEKEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl E. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.
    4. EULAS PAUL ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JUDY CAROL BLANTON, daughter of JOHN ED BLANTON and LEONA CANTRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eulas P. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.
    5. EULAS PAUL ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JUDY CAROL BLANTON
    6. ROSIE FAY ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BILL BERRYMAN, m. (2) SAMMIE LEMASTER JR.
    7. PHYLLIS R. ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BERRY SEBASTIAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillis R. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.
    8. JOHN DAVID ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EMMA JEWELL BLANTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John D. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.
    9. RONNIE A. ADAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NANCY WATSON.
      Notes: John D. and Ronnie A. Adams are twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ronnie A. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






ROSIE FAY ADAMS, daughter of ESTHER RIGSBY and THURMAN K. ADAMS, was born in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) BILL BERRYMAN. She married (2) SAMMIE LEMASTER JR.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rosie F. Adams was born in Johnson County to Esther Rigsby.

    The child of ROSIE ADAMS and SAMMIE LEMASTER is:

    1. ANN ELIZABETH LEMASTER

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






MARY RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born April 2, 1915 in Kentucky, and died about 2004. She married OAKLEY MOORE.

    The children of MARY RIGSBY and OAKLEY MOORE are:

    1. LAURA LILLIAN MOORE, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Laura L. Moore was born in Lawrence County to Mary Riggsby.
    2. OAKLEY THOMAS MOORE, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oakley T. Moore was born in Lawrence County to Mary Riggaby.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






GENOAH VIRE "VERA" RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born June 1, 1916 in Kentucky, died October 23, 1938 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Skaggs Cemetery in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married GLEN SKAGGS.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Genoah Vire Rigsby Skaggs died October 23, 1938 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ohio, her age as 22, her marital status as married, her husband as Glenn Skaggs, her parents as Frank Rigsby (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Smith (b. Kentucky), the informant as Jason Skaggs of Moon, Kentucky, and the burial place as Skaggs Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Genoah W. Skaggs died October 23, 1938 in Morgan County at the age of 22.

    The child of VERA RIGSBY and GLEN SKAGGS is:

    1. FRIEDA ALEENE SKAGGS, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Freida Aleene Moore was born in Morgan County to Vera Rigsby.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)






RISSIE RIGSBY, daughter of LEANDER FRANKLIN "FRANK" RIGSBY and SARAH JANE SMITH, was born March 17, 1922 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died November 23, 1981 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She married ORA A. COX, son of JAMES H. COX and NANCY ALICE FYFFE. He was born May 14, 1912 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died March 1, 1991 in Ezel, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Rissie Rigsby's sister, Etta, married Ora Cox's brother, Ezra.

Rissie Rigsby Cox's name is sometimes listed as Lissie, such as in the birth record transcripts of some of her children and in her birth and death record transcripts. It's found to be Rissie F. Rigsby on her birth record transcript and Rissie L. Rigsby on her daughter Gladys' birth record transcript, and according to Ron Penix, also on her headstone.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rissey F. Rigsby was born March 17, 1922 in Morgan County to Sarah Smith.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ora A. Fyffe [mistake] was born May 14, 1912 in Morgan County to Nancy Fyffe.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rissie Cox died November 23, 1981 in Morgan County at the age of 59.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ora Cox was born May 14, 1912, and died in March of 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ora Cox died March 1, 1991 in Ezel, Morgan County at the age of 80.

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), James H. Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Virginia, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Ezra (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Henry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Robert (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Thurman [John Thurman] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), James Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Thurman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 35), Ezra (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 33), Martha J. (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 25), Martin (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Bessie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of RISSIE RIGSBY and ORA COX are:

    1. SARAH ALICE COX, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sarah A. Cox was born in Morgan County to Lissie Rigsby.
    2. MARTIN COX, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martin Cox was born in Morgan County to Rissa Rigsley.
    3. PHYLLIS J. COX, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillis J. Cox was born in Johnson County to Lissie Rigsby.
      There is an unmarked grave that is marked with a broken board in Millard Ferguson Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. It is thought to be Phyllis J. Cox's grave.
    4. ROSS COX, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ross Cox was born in Johnson County to Rissie Rigsby.
    5. FRANK J. COX, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank J. Cox was born in Lawrence County to Rissie Rigsby.
    6. ROY COX, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy Cox was born in Lawrence County to Rissa Riggsby.
    7. GLADYS COX, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Cox was born in Johnson County to Rissie L. Rigsby.
    8. ROBERT COX.
    9. DARRELL COX.

    (This information comes from Ron Penix and other sources)







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