MARY JANE CANTRELL, daughter of MINTA BELLE CONLEY and HENRY CANTRELL, was born August 28, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 10, 1979 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) JOSEPH JAYNE, son of JOHN W. JAYNE and CORA J. BLANTON, about 1918. He was born December 18, 1899 in Kentucky, died April 11, 1936 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) DEWEY TACKETT, son of SANFORD P. TACKETT and DORA BAYES, about 1936. He was born August 23, 1909 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 23, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Dewey Tackett was the brother of Sherman Tackett and Lorene Tackett.

Sanford Tackett was the brother of Floyd Thomas Tackett, Carlis D. Tackett, and Samuel Harrison Tackett.

Mary and Joe had a child, a male, who was born and died February 18, 1919 in Paintsville after living for only 2 1/2 hours. The child was born prematurely.

When Joe Jayne's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Hagerhill [Hager Hill], Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mary Jayne of Paintsville, and that he was born December 18, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Mary Jane Cantrell Tackett (age 78), daughter of Henry and Mint Conley Cantrell, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of her death. She was born August 28, 1900 in Johnson County, died March 10, 1979 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, and was buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 2 sons, Jack Jayne (of Paintsville) and Edward Tackett (Grayson); 3 daughters, Deana Montgomery (Paintsville), Jean Hanshaw (Paintsville), and Georgene Hughes (Hazel Park, Michigan); 1 brother, Linnie Montgomery (Paintsville); 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Joe Jayne "was fatally shot at Paintsville Saturday, April 4, 1936, by Harry Adams, ex- Sheriff of Johnson County, and died at the Golden Rule Hospital on Saturday, April 11, one week after the shooting. Before his death Jayne professed faith in the Christian religion and was converted. He told members of the family he did not fear death and was ready to go. Mr. Jayne is survived by his father and mother, several brothers and sisters, a wife and a number of children. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Mountain Furniture Company. Burial was made in the family cemetery at Staffordsville." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, Dewey Tackett died January 23, 1953 in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville 3 months after having his stomach removed because of a gastric ulcer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 23, 1909, his marital status as married, his occupation as miner, his parents as Sanford Tackett and Dora Tackett, the informant as Mary Tackett, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Staffordsville.

According to his obituary, Dewey Tackett (age 43), son of Sanford and Dora Bayes Tackett, was a coal miner working for Island Creek Coal Company in Ragland, West Virginia, prior to his illness and death. He was born August 23, 1909 in Staffordsville, died January 23, 1953 in a local hospital following an illness of several weeks, and was buried in Jaynes Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mary Jaynes Tackett; 1 son, Earl Edward Tackett (still at home); 1 step-son, Jack Jaynes (of Paintsville); 3 step-daughters, Mrs. Russell Hanshaw (Detroit, Michigan), Mrs. L. B. Bradley (Paintsville), and Mrs. Richard Hughes (Paintsville); 4 brothers, Sherman Tackett (Staffordsville), Herschell Tackett (Staffordsville), Harvey Tackett (Thealka), and Jesse Tackett (Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Mrs. O. T. Brown (Staffordsville), Mrs. Thomas Conley (Flat Gap, Kentucky), and Mrs. W. H. McKenzie (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dewey Tackett died January 23, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 43. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Santford Tacket is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Sanford Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Lellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ida Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Wm. Haston [William Haston] (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 0 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22 & 23, 1920), Joseph Jayne is listed as the head of the household for family #159 in house #158, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living in the same house as Mary's parents, but are listed as a separate family.

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Joe Jayne is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a farm hand, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 29), Eugene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Deanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Winfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Sanford Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 42), Sherman (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Dewey (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Shershall [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Haston (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nola M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Harvey (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Loraine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

The children of MARY CANTRELL and JOE JAYNE are:
1. EUGENA JEAN JAYNE, b. July 2, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 26, 1998, Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE RUSSELL HANSHAW.
2. DEANA JAYNE, b. August 14, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 29, 1998, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) LEWIS VIRGIL "BOOTER" BRADLEY, m. (2) JOHN FRANK "GUMMY" MONTGOMERY.
3. WINFRED JACK JAYNE, b. December 5, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 17, 1984, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AVIS LORAINE "PEEWEE" TURNER, daughter of STELLA BURCHETT and CARL TURNER.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Jack Jayne (age 59), was born December 5, 1926 in Johnson County, died July 17, 1984 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington after a brief illness, and was buried in Jayne Cemetery in Staffordsville. He had been self-employed as a carpenter. He was survived by 2 sons, Joe Jayne (of Salyersville) and Jimmy Jayne (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Jackie Jayne (Paintsville); 1 brother, Edward Tackett (Grayson); 3 sisters, Denna Montgomery (Paintsville), Jean Hanshaw (Paintsville), and Georgene Hughes (Springhill, Florida); and 1 grandson, Joe Jayne. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. GEORGENE R. JAYNE, b. May 10, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 1, 2001, Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, m. RICHARD HUGHES.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, "Unknown R Jayne was born May 10, 1930 in Johnson County to Mary Cantrell. A correction was later added to show that the name was really Georgene R. Jayne.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Georgene R. Hughes was born May 10, 1930, and died November 1, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in North Carolina or West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida.

The child of MARY CANTRELL and DEWEY TACKETT is:
5. EARL EDWARD TACKETT.

MARTHA M. CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM HENRY CONLEY and MARGARET VIRGINIA WINN, was born November 30, 1877 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 2, 1962 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married EDMOND M. ISAAC, son of HENRY C. ISAACS and MARY JACOBS, November 18, 1895 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born April 25, 1875 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died September 21, 1957 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Conley Cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Edmond M. Isaacs was born April 25, 1975 in Lawrence County to Henry C. Isaacs (b. Russell County, West Virginis) and Mary Jacobs (b. Carter County, Kentucky).

According to her obituary, Martha Conley Isaac (age 85), daughter of the late William and Jenny Winn Conley and a former resident of Van Lear, was born November 30, 1877 in Magoffin County, died December 2, 1962 in a local Johnson County hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Falcon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Isaac, on September 21, 1957. She was survived by 2 sons, Hubert Isaac (Detroit, Michigan) and Clyd Isaac (Detroit, Michigan); 3 brothers, Dewey Conley (Hillsboro, Ohio), Wheeler Conley (Spring Valley, Ohio), and Bruce Conley (Marion, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Mont Conley (Salyersville) and Mrs. Dick Lemaster (Mt. Sterling). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martha Isaac died December 2, 1962 in Johnson County at the age of 83.

According to his obituary, Edmond Isaac (age 82), son of the late Henry and Mary Jacobs Isaac, had made his home in Hager Hill for the 17 years prior to his death. He was born April 25, 1875 in Lawrence County, died September 21, 1957 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Falcon. He was survived by his wife, Martha Conley Isaac; 2 sons, Martin Isaac (of Hager Hill) and Hubert Isaac (Detroit, Michigan); 1 brother, Milt Isaac (Huntington, West Virginia); and one grandson, Clyde Isaac. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edmond Isaac died September 21, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 82.

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1880 census for District 207 (Fancy Creek) in Sangamon County, Illinois (dated June 7, 1880), Henry C. Isaacs is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Edmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and John W. Isaacs (brother, married, farm laborer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 28).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Edmond Isaac is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in January of 1876 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 4 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Marthy (wife, born in November of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 22), Rollie (son, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Gracey (daughter, born in May of 1900 in Kentucky, age 0 months).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 49 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Edward Isaac is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a grocery store merchant, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 33), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hubert W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Charley M. (son, born in Kentucky, age unreadable).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 22 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated January 2, 1920), Edd Isaac is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Gracie Isaac (daughter, divorced, sells soft drinks in a drug store, born in Kentucky, age 19), Martin (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hubert (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elvree M. Norve (boarder, works in a soda fountain, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 67-26 (Haymond and Millstone) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Edd Isaac is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a fireman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 51), Hubert (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 24), and Clyde (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12). Clyde must be the son of Grace. Son Martin is in house #150.

The children of MARTHA CONLEY and EDMOND ISAAC are:
1. ROLLIE ISAAC, b. November 1898, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
2. GRACE ISAAC, b. May 1900, Kentucky.
3. MARTIN ISAAC, b. 1902, Kentucky, d. February 14, 1958, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. BEATRICE (unknown last name).
4. HUBERT W. ISAAC, b. 1904, Kentucky.
5. CHARLES M. ISAAC, b. 1907, Kentucky, m. MELBA (unknown last name).

PARIS LEE CRACE, son of DORA PACE and GEORGE W. CRACE, was born January 13, 1899 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died August 25, 1944 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Crace Cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married OCIE MAE ALLEN, daughter of LEVI ALLEN and HATTIE DOTSON, about 1922. She was born April 23, 1902 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 12, 1978 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Crace Cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Paris Crace's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a team driver, that his closest relative was George Crace of Ivyton, Magoffin County, and that he was born January 13, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) shows that Paris L. Crace lived from January 13, 1899 to August 25, 1944, and was buried in Crace Cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and that Ocie Mae Crace lived from April 23, 1902 to May 12, 1978, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Paris Crece died August 25, 1944 in St. Joseph's Infirmary in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ivyton, Kentucky, his birth date as January 13, 1899, his marital status as single, his parents as George Crece (b. Ivyton) and Docia Pace (b. Ivyton), the informant as Mrs. Paris Crece of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to his obituary:

According to her obituary, Ocie Mae Allen Crace (age 76), daughter of Levi and Hattie Dotson Allen, was a retired employee of the Kentucky School of Nursing in Louisville and a resident of Paintsville. She was born April 23, 1902 in Magoffin County, died May 12, 1978 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Crace Cemetery in Ivyton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Lee Crace. She was survived by 1 son, Paris "Cracker" Crace of Paintsville; 3 brothers, Willie Allen, Sammie Allen, and Armey Allen (all of Ivyton), 1 grandson, and 1 great-granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ocie Crace was born April 23, 1902, and died in May of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence and last benefit was paid out in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ocie M. Crace died May 12, 1978 in Floyd County at the age of 76. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Pairs Crase is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a brakeman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Osia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), and Pairs Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Paris Crace is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's the manager of a garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Ocie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), and Paris Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

The child of PARIS CRACE and OCIE ALLEN is:
1. PARIS "CRACKER" CRACE, b. September 28, 1924, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1999 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANNIS RUTH MELLON, daughter of BART MELLON and IRENE MUSIC.
   Notes: Annis Ruth Mellon's maiden name was determined by finding the obituary of her mother (1901-2004).
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paris L. Crace was born September 28, 1924 in Magoffin County to Ocie Allen.
   According to his obituary, Paris "Cracker" Crace (age 74), son of the late Paris Lee and Ocie Mae Allen Crac, was a salesman, a resident of Paintsville, and a veteran of the Army, having served during World War II. He was born September 28, 1924 in Ivyton, died June 28, 1999 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Floyd County, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Annis Ruth Crace; 1 son, Michael Lee Crace (of Las Vegas, Nevada); 1 granddaughter, 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, Paris Crace was born September 28, 1924, and died June 28, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Paris Crace died June 28, 1999 in Paintsville at the age of 74. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.
   According to transcripts of U.S. veterans' gravesites, Paris Crace was born September 28, 1924, died June 28, 1999, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Kentucky.

TIMOTHY RAY WATKINS, son of DORINDA GAYE SPARKS and EDMOND WATKINS, married LOUISE ADAMS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 57 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

The child of TIMOTHY WATKINS and (unknown) is:
1. JERMIAH NETHANIAL WATKINS.

The children of TIMOTHY WATKINS and LOUISE ADAMS are:
1. CHRISTOPHER KYLE WATKINS.
2. AUSTIN TYLER WATKINS.
3. JACOB O'RYAN WATKINS.

(This information comes from Jason Dale Adams and other sources)

OPAL RUTH JAYNE, daughter of EDNA MAY MCKENZIE and JESSE JAYNE, was born June 17, 1928 in White House, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 16, 1960 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Jayne Family Cemetery in Big Mud Lick, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married FRED CONLEY.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Jayne was born June 17, 1928 in Johnson County to Edna McKenzie.

According to her obituary, Opal Ruth Jayne Conley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes, was born in White House on June 17, 1928, died Saturday, July 16, 1960 in Paintsville Hospital, and is buried in the Jayne Family Cemetery in Big Mud Lick, Johnson County, Kentucky. She died from injuries that she sustained after being hit by a reckless driver on a windy road near her home in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was survived by her husband, Fred Conley; her parents; 3 sons, James, Eugene, and Richard; 5 daughter, Judy, Lena, Susan, Peggy Lou, and Mary Lynn; 1 brother, Melvin Jaynes (of Winchester); and 2 sisters, Lillie Mahan (of Wittensville) and Pauline Adams (of Paintsville).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Opal Conley died July 16, 1960 in Johnson County at the age of 32.

The children of OPAL JAYNE and FRED CONLEY are:
1. JAMES CONLEY.
2. EUGENE CONLEY.
3. RICHARD CONLEY.
4. JUDY CONLEY.
5. LENA CONLEY.
6. SUSAN CONLEY.
7. PEGGY LOU CONLEY.
8. MARY LYNN CONLEY.

IRVIN CAUDILL, son of LOUISA E. RICE and ABLE C. CAUDILL, was born August 6, 1901 in Kentucky, and died July 30, 1922 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BEULAH COLLINS, daughter of WILLIAM COLLINS and CARRIE HOWARD. She was born December 18, 1904 in Kentucky, died May 19, 1990 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky. Beulah Collins married (2) HOMER S. THRAWLEY, son of JOHN THRAWLEY and MARY HASKET, about 1920. He was born January 22, 1890 in Henry County, Indiana, died May 30, 1969 in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 188 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Irvin Caudill m. Beulah Collins dau of Wil Collins. They had one child - died young."

According to Indiana birth record transcripts, [no first name] Thrawley was born January 22, 1890 in Henry County to John Thrawley and Mary Hasket.

When Homer Thrawley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Henry County, Indiana, he stated that he was a tool dresser in Irvin, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born January 21, 1890 in Indiana. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Irvin Caudill died July 30, 1922 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 6, 1901, his marital status as married, his parents as Abell Caudill (b. Kentucky) and Louise Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Able Caudill of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Irvin Caudill died July 30, 1922 in Johnson County at the age of 20.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones (photo 2) (photo 3) shows that Beulah C. Thrawley lived from December 18, 1904 to May 19, 1990, and was buried in Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, and that Homer Thrawley lived from January 22, 1890 to May 30, 1969, and was buried in the same cemetery. Son Eugene was buried there as well.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beulah Thrawley was born December 18, 1904, and died in May of 1990. He received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beulah C. Thrawley died May 19, 1990 in Daviess County at the age of 84.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Homer Thrawley was born January 22, 1890, and died in May of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Homer Thrawley died May 30, 1969 in Daviess County at the age of 79.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 62 (Harrison Township) in Henry County, Indiana (dated June 4, 1900), Mary Thrawley is listed as the head of the household for house #29, she's a farmer, widowed, born in April of 1865 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are John L. (son, born in June of 1885 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 14), Robert (son, born in August of 1887 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 12), Homer S. (son, born in January of 1890 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 10), Russell (son, born in May of 1892 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 8), and Zella (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, age 2).

On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 128 (Elk Springs) in Warren County, Kentucky (dated January 24, 1920), Homer Thrawley is found living in house #290, he's single, working in the oil fields, born in Indiana, parents born in Indiana, and he's 30 years old.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 30-3 (Owensboro) in Daviess County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Homer Thrawley is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a superintendent for a pipeline company, born in Indiana, father born in Maryland, mother born in Indiana, first married at age 27, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), Eugene Kee (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Mary Magdalene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months).

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1940 census for District 30-20 (Owensboro) in Daviess County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Homer Thrawley is listed as the head of the household for house #244, he's a foreman on some kind of production line [hard to read], born in Indiana, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 39 years old. Also listed is Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 36).

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 30-20 (Owensboro) in Daviess County, Kentucky (undated), Hubert Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #277, he's a note teller in a bank, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural McLean County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural McLean County in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 33), Jessie Lee Evans (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bettie J. Evans (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary M. Thrawley (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 14), Eugene K. Thrawley (son, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 1 year of college, age 18), Francis X. Higdon (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 7), Edward W. Koll (lodger, single, credit manager for a retail department store, born in California, he was living in Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 28), and Robert Sutherland (lodger, single, assistant church pastor, born in Tennessee, he was living in Union City, Tennessee, in 1935, 4 years of college, age 25).

The child of IRVIN CAUDILL and BEULAH COLLINS is:
1. EUGENE KEITH CAUDILL, b. October 9, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1948, Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY HODGES.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eugene Caudill was born October 9, 1921 in Johnson County to Bula Collins.
   According to his death certificate, Gene Kieth Thrawley [sic] died January 10, 1948 in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, from acute cardiac failure. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as October 9, 1921, his age as 26 years 3 months 1 day, his marital status as married, his wife as Dorothy Hodges, his occupation as manager of People's Finance Company, his parents as Homer Thrawley (b. Indiana) and Beulah Collins (b. Kentucky), the informant as "Dorothy Thrawley -Wife" of Louisville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Owensboro, Kentucky.

The child of BEULAH COLLINS and HOMER THRAWLEY is:
2. MARY MAGDALENE THRAWLEY, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Thrawley was born in Johnson County to Beulah Collins.

SAMUEL HARRISON SALYER, son of JAMES M. SALYER and SARAH BLANTON, was born July 31, 1888 in Kentucky, and died February 9, 1982 in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio. He married STELLA SKAGGS, daughter of WILLIAM F. SKAGGS and MARY BELL HAMILTON, January 19, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born November 6, 1889 in Kentucky, and died February 4, 1988 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.

Notes: According to the book "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, (page 186) "SAMUEL HARRISON SALYER b. 1859 [sic] m. 11 Jan 1911 Stella Skaggs. (Moved to northern Ohio where he was still living in 1982." [sic]

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William F. Skaggs (age 22) married Mary Bell Hamilton (age 17) on January 3, 1888 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Samiel Salyer (age 21) married Strella Skaggs (age 21) on January 19, 1911 in Johnson County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sam Salyer was born July 31, 1890, and died in February of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Samuel H. Salyer was born about 1889 in Kentucky, and died February 9, 1982 at home in Niles, Trumbull County, at the age of 93. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stella Salyer was born November 6, 1889, and died February 4, 1988. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Stella Salyer was born about 1889 in Kentucky, and died February 4, 1988 in St. Joseph Health System East in Warren, Trumbull County, at the age of 99. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a blacksmith, born in September of 1864 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary B. (wife, born in March of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Stella (daughter, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Arnold (son, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Charley (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Pearly (daughter, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), William F. Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a blacksmith in a country shop, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mary B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 40), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Pearley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Plumy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 36 of the 1920 census for District 302 (Niles - Weathersfield Township) in Trumbull County, Ohio (dated January 11, 1920), Sam Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Eulis (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ermelie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Dalberta (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 3 months [hard to read]).

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 78-59 (Niles - Weathersfield Township ) in Trumbull County, Ohio (dated April 16, 1930), Samuel Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #459, he's a craneman in a still mill, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 38), Eulis (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Irma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Delberta (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Ethel M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7), Jessie M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 years 5 months), and Maxine (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 78-104 (Mineral Ridge) in Trumbull County, Ohio (dated April 30, 1940), Samuel Salyer is listed as the head of the ousehold for house #442, he's a crane operator in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 50), Ethel May (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), Jessie M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 14), Maxine (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), and Audrey (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9). They are living next to son Eulis.

The children of SAM SALYER and STELLA SKAGGS are:
1. EULIS SALYER, b. January 5, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ESTHER (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eulis Salyer was born January 5, 1912 in Johnson County to Stella Salyer.
   On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 78-104 (Mineral Ridge) in Trumbull County, Ohio (dated April 30, 1940), Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #443, he's an auto mechanic in a garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Esther (wife, born in Pennsylvania, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of college, age 28).
2. ERMALIE SALYER, b. June 22, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eulis Salyer was born June 22, 1915 in Johnson County to Stella Skaggs.
3. DELBERTA SALYER, b. 1918, Ohio.
4. ETHEL MAE SALYER, b. 1923, Ohio.
5. JESSIE MARIE SALYER, b. 1925, Ohio.
6. MAXINE SALYER, b. 1928, Ohio.
7. AUDREY SALYER.

ANNIE BELLE CONLEY, daughter of THOMAS JEFFERSON CONLEY and LUCY BELLE ELLISON, was born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, and died May 16, 1967 in Fleming County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM "WILLIE" JORDAN about 1913. He was born May 10, 1889 in Enterprise, Carter County, Kentucky, and died September 4, 1972 in Fleming County, Kentucky.

Notes: A photo of their headstone shows that Willie lived from 1889-1972 and Anna from 1895-1967.

When William Jordan's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Lewis County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Vanceburg, Lewis County, that he was married and had 2 children, that had spent time a a private in the Navy, and that he was born May 10, 1889 in Enterprise, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Anna Jordan died May 16, 1967 in Fleming County at the age of 71. She was living in Lewis County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Jordan was born May 10, 1889, and died in September of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Camp Dix, Lewis County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Jordan died September 4, 1972 in Fleming County at the age of 83. He was living in Lewis County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Laurel) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), William Jordan is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), and Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 68-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 16 & 17, 1930), William Jordan is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 35), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), John [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Marjorie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of ANNIE CONLEY and WILLIAM JORDAN are:
1. EDITH JORDAN, b. 1914, Kentucky.
2. JOHN JORDAN, b. 1916, Kentucky.
3. BRUCE JORDAN, b. August 5, 1919, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Jordan was born August 5, 1919 in Lewis County to Annie Conley.
4. THOMAS JORDAN, b. 1922, Kentucky.
5. EMMA JORDAN, b. 1924, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emma Jordon was born in Lewis County to Anna Conley.
6. MARJORIE JORDAN, b. 1925, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marjorie Jordan was born in Lewis County to Anna Conley.
7. WILLIAM J. JORDAN, b. 1927, Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marjorie Jordan was born in Lewis County to Anna Conley.
8. LESTER DOUGLAS JORDAN, b. Lewis County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lester Douglas Jordan was born in Lewis County to Anna Conley.

(This information comes from Ralph Cassity and other sources)

REBECCA BEATRICE CONLEY, daughter of JOHN M. CONLEY and SARAH MATILDA LONG, was born January 10, 1871 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1937 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Hutchinson Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married GEORGE HUTCHINSON PRESTON, son of GEORGE ATCHISON PRESTON and REBECCA WITTEN, December 22, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born October 30, 1863 in Paintsville, Johnson Kentucky, died September 13, 1933 in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Hutchinson Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 250 & 352 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. On page 250, under "Johnson County Conley Marriages," it says "Preston, Geo. H., age 24, b. Johnson Co. father b. Floyd Co. mother b. Taswell Co. VA m. Rebecca Conley age 17 b. Floyd Co. father b. Johnson Co. mother b. Russell Co. VA m. at John Conley's Wit: A. J. Childres & W. A. Preston."

According to information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website, Rebecca Conley Preston lived from January 1871 to 1937, and was buried in George Hutchinson Preston Cemetery in Thelma, and George Hutchinson Preston lived from October 1864 to October 1933, and was buried in the same cemetery. They also had the following children who died young and were buried in the same cemetery: Ada (1889-1890), Emma (1893-1894), Nola (1899-1899), Kent (1900-1901), and Dawn (1905-1906).

According to her death certificate, Rebecca Conley Preston died February 18, 1937 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from heart disease and chronic Bright's disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 10, 1871, her marital status as widowed, her husband as George H. Preston, her parents as John Conley (b. Kentucky) and Matilda Long (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Smith Conley of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Thelma, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Preston died February 18, 1937 in Johnson County at the age of 66. She was living in Paintsville at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, George H. Preston died September 13, 1933 in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, from chronic endocarditis complicated by dropsy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 30, 1863, his marital status as married, his wife as Rebecca Preston, his parents as Etichson Preston (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Whitten (b. Kentucky), the informant as Marie Preston of Thelma, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Thelma.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George H. Preston died September 13, 1933 in Johnson County at the age of 69.

On page 6 of the 1870 census for Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 18, 1870), Atcheson Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Rebecca A. (born in Virginia, age 42), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 18), Clinton T. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Louisa E. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Lovena (born in Kentucky, age 13), Francis (male, born in Kentucky, age 10), William A. (born in Kentucky, age 8), George H. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Rebeca A. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary L. (born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Toms Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Atchison Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #226, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are William A. (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 18), George H. (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 16), Rebeca A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 14), and Mary L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 12).

On page 57 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), George Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #512, he's a farmer, born in October of 1874 in Kentucky [mistake), parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in January of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 29), Bruce (son, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Dora (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Gracie (daughter, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Hint [Kent] (son, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 80 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), George H. Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, age 40), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Dora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Zora M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months), and William A. (brother, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 48).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 44 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), George H. Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Rebecka (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 49), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and W.A. Preston (brother, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 58).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 58-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Geo. H. Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 17, age 59), Marie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Walter Preston (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

The children of REBECCA CONLEY and GEORGE PRESTON are:
1. ADA PRESTON, b. 1889, d. 1890, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
2. ALBERT BRUCE "BRUCE" PRESTON, b. May 9, 1891, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 24, 1928, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) ETHEL VANHOOSE, m. (2) ALKA CASTLE.
3. EMMA PRESTON, b. 1893, d. 1894, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
4. DORA BELL PRESTON, b. November 1894, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1938, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE JONES.
5. GRACE PRESTON, b. January 18, 1897, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1962, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SMITH CONLEY.
6. NOLA PRESTON, b. 1899, d. 1899, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
7. KENT PRESTON, b. March 1900, Kentucky, d. 1901.
8. BERT PRESTON, December 27, 1902, Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1925, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Bert Preston was buried in George Hutchinson Cemetery in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   According to Kentucky birth records, Bert Preston was born December 27, 1902 in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, to Geo. H. Preston (b. Paintsville) and Beckie Conley (b. Paintsville). They were living in Mingo at the time.
   According to his death certificate, Burt Preston died May 17, 1925 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, when he was shot 3 times in the left chest by an officer while resisting arrest. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 27, 1902, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Geo. H. Preston (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Conley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Marie Preston of Thelma, Kentucky.
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Burt Preston died May 17, 1925 in Johnson County.
9. DAWN PRESTON, b. 1905, d. 1906, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
10. ZORA MARIE PRESTON, b. August 21, 1907, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1951, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) FERGUSON, m. (2) JOHN B. JONES.
11. VIRGIL PRESTON, b. October 16, 1910, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 3, 1932, Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to his death certificate, Virgil Preston died April 3, 1932 in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Thelma, Kentucky, his birth date as October 16, 1910, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as George H. Preston (b. Thelma, Kentucky) and Rebecca Conley (b. Denver, Kentucky), the informant as George H. Preston of Thelma, and the burial place as the family cemetery.
12. JOHN C. PRESTON, b. September 10, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 1929, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John C. Preston was born September 10, 1913 in Johnson County to Rebecca Conley.
    According to his death certificate, John Preston was killed by a train on March 12, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 10, 1913, his marital status as single, his parents as George Preston (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as George Preston of Thelma, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

ALKA CRACE, daughter of DORA PACE and GEORGE W. CRACE, was born in 1900 in Kentucky, died October 23, 1947 in Jasper County, Indiana, and is buried in Westlawn Cemetery in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana. She married BRUCE HOWARD, son of CHARLES HOWARD and SUSAN RISNER, about 1920. He was born March 20, 1896 in Gypsy, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died in June of 1965 in Tippecanoe, Marshall County, Indiana, and is buried in Westlawn Cemetery in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana.

Notes: Bruce Howard was the brother of Agnes Howard.

When Bruce Howard's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Atkinson, Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Gypsy, Kentucky, that he was single, that he should be exempt from the draft due to deafness, and that he was born March 20, 1896 in Gypsy, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, he had brown eyes and black hair, and he had a "leg weakened."

When Bruce Howard's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Knox County, Indiana, he stated that he was working for Kingsbury Ordnance Plant in Kingsbury, Laporte County, Indiana, that the person who would always know his address was Alka Howard of Knox County, and that he was born March 20, 1896 in McGolfin County [sic], Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 172 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a ligh complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Alka Howard lived from 1900 to 1947, and was buried in Westlawn Cemetery in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana, and that Bruce Howard lived from 1896 to 1965, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Jasper County, Indiana, death record transcripts, Alkie Grace Howard died October 23, 1947 at the age of 47. Her father's name is listed as George Grace and her mother's name as Dora Pace.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bruce Howard was born March 20, 1896, and died in June of 1965. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Tippecanoe, Marshall County, Indiana.

On page 58 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1900), Charley Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #527, he's a day laborer, born in February of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in March of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 21), Bruce (son, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Agnes (daughter, born in April of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 111 (Atkinson) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Charley Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 31), Bruce [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Aggy [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Rosey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8) Isaac [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and B. F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Charlie Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Susie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Bruce (son, single, railroad engineer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Agnes (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Grover (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Benjamin (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Virgil Howard (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 40 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Bruce Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #364, he's a salesman for a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), Waleta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 years 1 month), Don Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 years 9 months), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 years 0 months), Dora J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 77-9A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Bruce Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a truck driver for a sawmill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 39), Walletta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Don (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dora Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Janice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Rodney Dean (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

The children of ALKA CRACE and BRUCE HOWARD are:
1. WALETTA HOWARD, b. 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Waletta Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alkie Crace.
2. DON HOWARD, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Don Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alka Crace.
3. GLADYS HOWARD, b. April 15, 1924, Royalton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 8, 2012, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, buried in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana, m. CHARLES E. BENNETT.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys Howard was born April 15, 1924 in Magoffin County to Alka Crace.
   According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Gladys Howard Bennett (age 88), daughter of the late Bruce and Alka Crace Howard, was a resident of Miller's Merry Manor in Culver, Indiana, at the time of her death. She was born April 15, 1924 in Royalton, Kentucky, and died December 8, 2012 in Culver, Indiana. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Bennett, in 2003; and 2 sisters. She was survived by 1 son, Neil (Deborah) Bennett (of Louisville, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Wendy (Alvin) Morris (Argos, Indiana); 1 brother, Rodney (Eileen) Howard (Walkerton, Indiana); 2 sisters, Dora (Roy) Howard and Louise Setnor (both of Walkerton, Indiana); 5 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
4. MARY LOUISE HOWARD, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. WESLEY SETNOR, son of JOHN SETNOR and BERTHA KONKOS, August 14, 1949, Rensselaer, Marshall County, Indiana. He was b. February 27, 1928, Buckner, Franklin County, Illinois, d. October 16, 2012, Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana, buried in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alkie Crace.
   According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Wesley Setnor (age 84), son of the late John and Bertha Konkos Setnor, was born February 27, 1928 in Buckner, Illinois, died October 16, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, Indiana, and was buried in Westlawn Cemetery in North Liberty, St. Joseph County, Indiana. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Mike Setnor and John Setnor. He was survived by his wife, Mary Louise Howard, whom he married on August 14, 1948 in Rensselaer, Indiana; 3 sons, Larry (Jamie) Setnor, Michael (Linda) Setnor, and Joe (Pat) Setnor; 1 daughter, Sandy (Mark) Easterday; 1 brother, Joe Setnor; 1 sister, Ann Mikosh; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great- grandchildren.
5. JANICE ANN HOWARD, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janice Ann Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alkie Crace.
6. CHARLES C. HOWARD, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles C. Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alkie Crace.
7. GEORGE HOWARD, b. 1935, Kentucky.
8. RODNEY DEAN HOWARD, b. 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. EILEEN (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rodney D. Howard was born in Magoffin County to Alka Crace.
9. DORA HOWARD, m. ROY HOWARD.

EDNA T. FAIRCHILD, daughter of HENRY A. FRANK FAIRCHILD and NANNIE LEE JOHNSON, was born in October of 1899 in Kentucky. She married DAVID POWER, son of FRANKLIN POWER and SARAH A. POWER, about 1918. He was born April 28, 1889 in Bradley, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 12, 1942 in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Power Cemetery in Lakeville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. David Power married (2) INEZ CLIFFORD. She was born about 1921 in Kentucky.

Notes: Franklin Power was the brother of Will Press Power.

When David Power's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working in extension agriculture in Lakeville, Kentucky, that he was married, that he was self-employed, that he had spent 3 years as a private in the infantry of the Kentucky National Guard, and that he was born April 28, 1889 in Bradley, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to his death certificate, David Power died February 12, 1942 in Lakeville from "Paralysis from High Blood pressure - Apoplexy caused his death." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as April 28, 1889, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Franklin Power and Sarah A. Power, the informant as "Flora Wallen - sister," and the burial place as Power Cemetery in Lakeville.

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Franklin Power is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a farmer, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in November of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 29), David (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Wilbur (son, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 7), Boone (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Flora (son, born in September of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Sarah's parents, Sanford Reed Power and Cynthia May.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), Franklin Power is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a carpenter with his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 39), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Wilber (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Boon (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 27 of the 1920 census for District 677 (Ford) in Wayne County, Michigan (undated), David Powers is listed as the head of household for family #274 in house #240, he's a laborer for the J. B. Ford alkali plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 82-852 (Detroit) in Wayne County, Michigan (dated April 8, 1930), David Powers is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's working in an auto factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Edna T. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 30), Thelma E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Joseph F. (son, born in Michigan, age 8), Burns C. (son, born in Michigan, age 6), and William P. Kane (boarder, married, truck driver for an auto factory, born in Scotland, father born in Ireland, mother born in "English," immigrated to the United States in 1923, age 32).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 77-9A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), David Power is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Inez (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 8 months). According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lewis Power was born in Magoffin County to Inez Clifford.

The children of EDNA FAIRCHILD and DAVID POWER are:
1. THELMA E. POWER, b. 1918, Kentucky.
2. JOSEPH F. POWER, b. 1922, Michigan.
3. BURNS C. POWER, b. 1924, Michigan.
   Notes: Burns C. Power is found living with his aunt, Gladys W. Fairchild, along with his grandfather, Henry Fairchild, in 1940.

(This information comes from Jon Kloosterhouse, Susan Powers, and other sources)

DAVID FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of GORDON JACK CONLEY and ANNE RUTH MOORE, married THERESA LYNN HOLMES, daughter of RALPH HOLMES JR. and EVELYN ALLYNE SMITH.

The children of DAVID CONLEY and THERESA HOLMES are:
1. DAVID AARON CONLEY.
2. DIANA LYNN CONLEY.

(This information comes from David Conley)

PAULA L. CONLEY, daughter of CHARLES HARRISON CONLEY and DOLORES P. MCCLAIN, married CHARLES G. PRICE.

The child of PAULA CONLEY and CHARLES PRICE is:
1. JERI LYNN PRICE, m. BRANDAN KELTER.

(This information comes from Paula Conley)

EMILINE CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM W. CONLEY and DICEY BAILEY, was born about 1851 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 28, 1917 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Adkins Cemetery in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM H. CONLEY, son of WILLIAM W. CONLEY and CATHERINE ARMS, June 4, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1843 in Kentucky, and died after 1910.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, "William A/H Conley" married Emaline Conley on June 4, 1866 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Emma Conly died October 28, 1917 in Elk Fork from "catarrh and broncal trouble no physician." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 69, her marital status as married, her parents as William Conley (b. Johnson County) and Dicie Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Dutch Adkins of Lizzie, Kentucky, and the burial place as "Adkins place."

On page 16 of the 1870 census for Flat Gap in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 6, 1870), William F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Emiline (born in Kentucky, age 18), and Mary C. (born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Emiline's widowed mother.

On page 5 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), Wm. H. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Emiline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Mary C. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Cordelia (born in Kentucky, age 8), Sarah J. (born in Kentucky, age 5), Disa A. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Anderson D. Conley [Anderson Preston Conley] (brother-in-law, marital status not listed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), William Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 42 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 59), and Bolie [hard to read] (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

The children of EMMA CONLEY and WILLIAM CONLEY are:
1. MARY C. CONLEY, b. 1867, Kentucky.
2. CORDELIA CONLEY, b. July 22, 1871, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1924, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOHNSON R. LEWIS.
3. SARAH J. CONLEY, b. 1875, Kentucky.
4. DISA A. CONLEY, b. 1878, Kentucky.
5. CHARLES CONLEY, b. December 30, 1885, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1964, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
6. RISSIE A. CONLEY, b. January 12, 1887, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1946, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, buried in Belknap, Johnson County, Illinois, m. RANDOLPH "RAN" HOLBROOK.
7. ANNIE FRANCES CONLEY, b. October 22, 1887, Kentucky, d. December 25, 1975, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Elk Fork, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ARTHUR "AUTIE" ADKINS.

(This information comes from Etta Holbrook Rine and other sources)

RISSIE A. CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM H. CONLEY and EMILINE CONLEY, was born January 12, 1887 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1946 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, and is buried in Mason Cemetery in Belknap, Johnson County, Illinois. She married RANDOLPH "RAN" HOLBROOK, son of JOHN FRANKLIN HOLBROOK and NANCY BOGGS, about 1902. He was born December 23, 1883 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died December 25, 1928 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ray Cemetery in Pomp, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Ran Holbrook's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Elliott County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that his closest relative was Rissa Holbrook of Lucille, Kentucky, and that he was born December 23, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Rissie Conley Holbrook died September 17, 1946 in Vandalia, Illinois, from lymphosarcoma. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Mcoffin County, Kentucky, her birth date as January 12, 1887, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Randolph Holbrook, her parents as William Conley and Emma Conley, the informant as Wilson Cheshier of Vandalia, Illinois, and the burial place as Mason Cemetery in Belknap, Johnson County, Illinois.

According to his death certificate, Rand Holbrook died December 25, 1928 in West Liberty from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 23, 1884, his occupation as farmer, his marital status as married, his parents as Frank Holbrook (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Boggs (b. Kentucky), the informant as Proctor Holbrook of West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ray Graveyard in Pomp, Kentucky.

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 16 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), John F. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in October of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, married for 47 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in November of 1841 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 58), Wm. H. [William] (son, single, dry goods merchant, born in April of 1869 in Kentucky, age 31), John J. (son, single, farmer, born in March of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Jas. H. [James] (son, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), and Randolph (son, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 32 of the 1910 census for District 34 (Martinsburg) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated May 13, 1910), Randolph Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #264, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 21), William P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), James C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lonie F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Nancy (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents birthplaces are blank, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 70).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Sandy Hook) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Ran Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rissie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Emery (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Beulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 8 months), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 88-7 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Rissie Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #147, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 15, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Lonnie (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Emery (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18), Beulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Sarah M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

The children of RISSIE CONLEY and RAN HOLBROOK are:
1. WILLIAM PROCTOR HOLBROOK, b. March 9, 1903, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1969, Rowan County, Kentucky, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. DELPHIA M. LEWIS.
2. JAMES CHARLEY HOLBROOK, b. August 30, 1905, Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. July 10, 1911, Martinsburg, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, James Charley Holrook died July 10, 1911 in Martinsburg, Elliott County, Kentucky, from cholera infantism and pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lucille, Kentucky, his birth date as August 30, 1905, his parents as Ran Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Morgan County), the informant as Ran Holbrook of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis burial grounds.
3. LONNIE HOLBROOK, b. June 7, 1907, Kentucky, d. March 2, 1976, Vienna, Johnson County, Illinois, m. (1) OMA GILLIAM, m. (2) RUBY RITCHIE.
4. MARY E. HOLBROOK, b. February 13, 1910, MOrgan County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1911, Martinsburg, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to her death certificate, Mary Holrook died June 26, 1911 in Martinsburg from measles and whooping cough. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, Kentucky, her birth date as February 13, 1910, her parents as Ran Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Morgan County), the informant as James H. Lewis of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as Lewis Graveyard in Lucille, Kentucky.
5. EMORY JAY HOLBROOK, b. March 23, 1912, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. March 10, 1988, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, m. DOROTHY WOLFENBARGER.
6. ELMER HOLBROOK, b. June 4, 1915, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1916, Martinsburg, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in J. H. Lewis Private Burial Grounds, Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, James Charley Holrook died May 6, 1916 in Martinsburg from spinal meningitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as June 4, 1915, his parents as Ran Holbrook (b. Elliott County) and Rissie Conley (b. Morgan County), the informant as Ran Holbrook of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis P.B.G. in Lucille, Kentucky.
7. BEULAH HOLBROOK, b. 1917, Kentucky.
8. GLADYS HOLBROOK, b. October 9, 1919, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. May 11, 2007, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, buried in McInturff Cemetery, Hagarstown, Fayette County, Illinois, m. (1) JESSE BLANKENSHIP, m. (2) JACOB PAUL WILLIS, m. (3) PEARL EUGENE GELSINGER
9. CLAUD HOLBROOK, b. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Claud Holbrook was born January 17, 1922 in Elliott County to Rissie Conley.
   According to his death certificate, Claud Holbrook died January 17, 1922 in Walnut Grove, Elliot County, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Randolph Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Enoch Moore of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis P.B.G. (private burial grounds) in Lucille, Kentucky.
10. CLYDE HOLBROOK, b. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clide Holbrook was born January 17, 1922 in Elliott County to Rissie Conley.
    According to his death certificate, Clyde Holbrook died January 17, 1922 in Walnut Grove, Elliot County, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his parents as Randolph Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Enoch Moore of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis P.B.G. (private burial grounds) in Lucille, Kentucky.
11. EARNEST HOLBROOK, b. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earnist Holbrook was born January 17, 1922 in Elliott County to Rissie Conley.
    According to his death certificate, Earnest Holbrook died February 6, 1932 in Walnut Grove, Elliot County, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as January 17, 1922, his parents as Randolph Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Enoch Moore of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis P.B.G. (private burial grounds) in Lucille, Kentucky.
12. ERNIE HOLBROOK, b. January 17, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1922, Walnut Grove, Elliott County, Kentucky, buried in J. H. Lewis Private Burial Grounds, Lucille, Elliott County, Kentucky.
    Notes: Claud, Clyde, Earnest, and Ernie Holbrook were quadruplets.
    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Erna Holbrook was born January 17, 1922 in Elliott County to Rissie Conley.
    According to his death certificate, Erna Holbrook February 6, 1922 in Walnut Grove, Elliot County, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, his birth date as January 17, 1922, his parents as Randolph Holbrook (b. Lawrence County) and Rissie Conley (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Enoch Moore of Lucille, Kentucky, and the burial place as J. H. Lewis P.B.G. (private burial grounds) in Lucille, Kentucky.
13. JOHN NEWTON HOLBROOK, b. April 12, 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. January 24, 1991, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, m. (1) MAY LEWIS, m. (2) GENEVA WILLIS.
14. SARAH MAXINE HOLBROOK, b. October 9, 1925, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 15, 2006, Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, m. ALVA O. LOVALL.

(This information comes from Etta Holbrook Rine and other sources)

MICHAEL JORDAN, son of DAWN HOCKETT and DONALD JORDAN, married KANDACE (unknown last name).

The child of MIKE JORDAN and KANDACE (unknown last name) is:
1. TYSON JORDAN.

(This information came from Dawn Hockett Jordan, Nottia Hockett Cooper, and other sources)

JOHN A. CONLEY, son of THOMAS CONLEY and FLORENCE STONE, was born August 9, 1867 in Kentucky, and died June 10, 1937. He married (1) JANE GRIGSBY about 1887. She was born about 1868 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1897 in Knott County, Kentucky. He married (2) SARAH ALICE GAYHEART, daughter of JOSEPH GAYHEART and MARTHA SMITH, April 15, 1897 in Knott County, Kentucky. She was born February 27, 1878 in Kentucky, and died February 28, 1933 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He married (3) MAGGIE BARRETT, daughter of JOSEPH BARRETT and MARY (unknown last name), October 9, 1883. She was born about 1869 in Kentucky.

Notes: On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 82 in Perry County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Joseph Gayhart is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Anderson (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Allace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 46 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in August of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in September of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Robert (son, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Margaret (daughter, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Florence (daughter, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Bertha (daughter, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Virga (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 90 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), John A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 32), Robert (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Margaret (daughter, single, cook in a hotel, born in Kentucky, age 21), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Virga (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bee (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lawrence (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Alice's mother is in house #63.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 88-14 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 24 & 25, 1930), John A. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 50), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ogie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Grace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of JOHN CONLEY and JANE GRIGSBY are:
1. ROBERT CONLEY, b. March 14, 1888, Kentucky.
2. MARGARET CONLEY, b. November 1888, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1970, m. JESSE JOHNSON. He was b. February 5, 1891, Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. May 15, 1966, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia.
3. FLORENCE CONLEY, b. December 1890, Kentucky.
4. WILLIAM CONLEY, b. April 1894, Kentucky.

The children of JOHN CONLEY and ALICE GAYHEART are:
5. BERTHA CONLEY, b. September 1898, Kentucky.
6. VIRGA CONLEY, b. March 1900, Kentucky.
7. B. M. CONLEY, b. May 3, 1904, Knott County, Kentucky, d. November 4, 1949, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in the family cemetery in Zag, Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, B. M. Conley died from meta static carcinoma to bowel & lungs due to primary carcinoma of the left kidney. Also on this certificate, his marital status is listed as married, his parents are listed as John Conley and Sarah Gayheart, and the informant as Lawrence Conley.
8. LAWRENCE CONLEY, b. 1905, Kentucky.
9. EFFIE CONLEY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
10. THOMAS CONLEY, b. May 22, 1911, Knott County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1989, Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, m. THELMA GERTRUDE LEWIS, daughter of JAMES HENRY LEWIS and RUTH (unknown last name), January 20, 1934. She was b. July 24, 1913, Kentucky.
11. OGIE CONLEY, b. 1914, Kentucky.
12. LACE CONLEY, b. 1916, Kentucky.
13. GRACE CONLEY, b. 1920, Kentucky.
14. MAE CONLEY, b. 1923, Kentucky.
15. EDGAR CONLEY, b. 1925, Kentucky.

SAMUEL CONLEY, son of THOMAS CONLEY and FLORENCE STONE, was born in March of 1874 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and died October 1, 1938 in Carter County, Kentucky. He married MAHALA GAYHEART, daughter of JOSEPH GAYHEART and MARTHA SMITH, about 1905. She was born March 14, 1887 in Knott County, Kentucky, died October 8, 1928 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mahala Gayheart Conley died October 8, 1928 in Ashland from placenta previa with acute anemia & shock as a contributing factor. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as "about 41," her marital status as married, her husband as Sam Conley, her father as Joe Gayheart (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as "Don't Know," and the informant as Sam Conley of Grayson, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Martha Smith's parents were Elkanah Smith and Fanny Amburgey. Martha was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, Elkanah in Breathitt County, and Fanny in Letcher County. Martha died November 26, 1928 in Upper Ball, Knott County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bolen Cemetery. Joseph was still alive when Martha died.

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 27 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Sam Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, single, born in March of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Abner (brother, single, farm laborer, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Florence (mother, widowed, born in September of 1835 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 11 are still living, age 65), Nancy (sister, single, not working, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Alamander Howard (cousin, farm laborer, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), and James Wright (boarder, married, farm laborer, born in November of 1878 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 21).

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 46 (Quicksand) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Joseph Gayheart is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farmer, born in March of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in May of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 12 are still living, age 46), Anderson (son, single, day laborer, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, age 25), John M. (son, single, day laborer, born in February of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Ellen (daughter, born in February of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Rosetta (daughter, born in March of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Mahala (daughter, born in March of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Mela Ann (daughter, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Leeander (son, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Alexander (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Hattie (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Della (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Samuel (son, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months). They are living next to Joseph's brother, Lewis.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 47 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Sam Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Haley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Wesley (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Florence (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 76), Fred Prater (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Effa Prater (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Wilson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated March 30, 1920), Sam Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #239, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mahaley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Wat (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 10 months), and Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 3 months [hard to read]).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 22-16 (Geigerville) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Samuel Conley is listed as the head of family 228, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Wesley (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hazel H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

The children of SAMUEL CONLEY and MAHALA GAYHEART are:
1. ETHEL CONLEY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
2. WESLEY CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky.
3. ARTHUR CONLEY, b. 1911, Kentucky.
4. HAZEL H. CONLEY, b. March 24, 1913, Carter County, Kentucky.
5. LEONARD CONLEY, b. 1915, Kentucky.
6. EDWARD "BITTER" CONLEY, b. February 13, 1918, Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, m. JOAN SINGLETON.
7. CATHERINE CONLEY, b. 1921, Kentucky.
8. BESSIE CONLEY, died young.

FINLEY EVERETT KENNARD, son of FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY and WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, was born December 19, 1902 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died September 23, 1982 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married MATTIE LEE NICKELL, daughter of SMITH NICKELL and IDA BROWN, August 16, 1928. She was born July 19, 1906 in Kentucky, died February 7, 1992 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Finley Kennard can be found on page 529 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Smith Nickell was the brother of Kelse Powers Nickell and Elbert Thomas Nickell.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Finley E. Kennard lived from December 19, 1902 to September 23, 1982, and was buried in Canada Nickell Cemetery in Matthew, Morgan County, Kentucky, and that Mattie N. Kennard lived from July 19, 1906 to February 7, 1992, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their marriage date is also engraved on the headstone: August 16, 1928.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Finley Kennard was born December 19, 1902, and died in September of 1982. His last place of residence was in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Finley E. Kennard died September 23, 1982 in Morgan County at the age of 79. He was living in Morgan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mattie Kennard was born July 19, 1906, and died February 7, 1992.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mattie N. Kennard died February 7, 1992 in Fayette County at the age of 85. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 148 (River) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Smith Nickell is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Ida Nickell is listed as the head of the household for house #154, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 34 years old. Also listed are Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Tom (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Carl (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Polly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 88-18 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), F. E. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), and Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of FINLEY KENNARD and MATTIE NICKELL are:
1. HAROLD EVERETT KENNARD, b. August 9, 1929, West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 2015, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Centerville, Greene County, Ohio, m. NORMA LEE LEWIS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold E. Kennard was born August 9, 1929 in Morgan County to Mattie Hickell.
   According to his obituary, Harold Everett Kennard (age 85), son of the late Finley Everett and Mattie L. Nickell Kennard, was born August 9, 1929 in West Liberty, Kentucky, died February 6, 2015 in Sycamore Glen Health Center in Miamisburg, Ohio, and was buried in Miami Valley Memory Gardens in Centerville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Debra K. (Gerald) Nickell; 1 brother, Lowell D. Kennard; 1 daughter-in-law, Pamela F. Kennard; 1 son-in-law, John Roth; 2 grandchildren; and his beloved beagle, Jake. He was survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Lee Lewis Kennard; 2 sons, Mike Kennard (of Nevada) and Keith (Mary Ann) Kennard (Florida); 2 daughters, Kendra Roth (Centerville) and Dana (Robert) Sticklen (Miamisburg); 1 brother, Phillip (Linda) Kennard (Kentucky); 1 sister, Dema (Rufus) Miller (Dayton, Ohio); 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
2. LOWELL D. KENNARD, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lowell D. Kennard was born in Morgan County to Mattie Nickell.
3. PHILLIP D. KENNARD, b. Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LINDA (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillip D. Kennard was born in Morgan County to Mattie Nickell.
4. DEMA KENNARD, m. RUFUS MILLER.

(This information comes from Timothy Ratliff and other sources)

LETCHER L. KENNARD, son of FLORENCE "DUTCH" CONLEY and WILLIAM FRANKLIN KENNARD, was born August 25, 1905 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1988 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married HETTIE M. WILLIAMS, daughter of SAMUEL CLAY WILLIAMS and FRANCIS MCGUIRE, about 1924. She was born September 10, 1906 in Kentucky, died March 15, 2003 in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Scioto Burial Park in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Letcher Kennard can be found on page 529 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Hettie Williams was the sister of Emma Williams.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Hettie Kennard was buried in Scioto Burial Park in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, although no photo of her headstones is provided. Her son, Marvin, is buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Letcher Kennard was born August 25, 1905, and died January 10, 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Letcher Kennard was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died January 10, 1988 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 82. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hettie Kennard was born September 10, 1906, and died March 15, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hettie M. Williams Kennard was born September 10, 1906, and died March 15, 2003 in Scott Memorial or Southern Ohio Medical Center Scioto at the age of 96. Her father's surname is listed as Williams, her mother's maiden name as Mcquire [sic], and she was widowed and living in Scioto County at the time of her death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Clay Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 44), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dudley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Byron (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1930 census for District 73-24 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 1930), Letcher Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a catcher in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Hettie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 23), Jewel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ivetta (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3), and Lena F. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 7 months).

On page 58 of the 1940 census for District 73-27 (Bertha) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 29, 1940), Letcher Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #564, he's a carpenter for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Hettie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), Jule (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Christine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lena (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), Marvin (son, born in Ohio, age 8), Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 7), and Earnest (son, born in Ohio, age 4).

The children of LETCHER KENNARD and HETTIE WILLIAMS are:
1. JEWEL KENNARD, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jewel Kennard was born in Morgan County to Hettie Williams.
2. CHRISTINE IVETTA KENNARD, b. 1927, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) COMPTON.
3. LENA FAYE KENNARD, b. 1928, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) JARRELS.
4. MARVIN R. KENNARD, b. June 29, 1931, West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, d. June 17, 2013, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in McDermott, Scioto County, Ohio, m. RITA SHIVENER, April 12, 1952, West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
   Notes: According to his obituary, Marvin R. Kennard (age 81), son of the late Letcher and Hettie Kennard, was a retired superintendent for Goodyear Atomic Corporation in Piketon, Ohio, and owner and operator of Shawnee Village Campground for 19 years. He was born June 29, 1931 in West Portsmouth, Ohio, died June 17, 2013 in Hill View Retirement Center in Portsmouth, and was buried in Scioto Burial Park. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Robert Kennard; and 2 sisters, Lena Faye Jarrels and Ivetta Christine Compton. He was survived by his wife, Rita Shivener Kennard, whom he married in West Portsmouth on April 12, 1952; 1 son, Dr. M. Richard (Pamela) Kennard (Osprey, Florida); 1 daughter, Chris (Mark) Salyers (Wheelersburg, Ohio); 2 brothers, Ernest Kennard (of Tifton, Georgia) and William Kennard (Tifton); 1 sister, Jewel Wilson (Tifton); 1 sister-in-law, Wilma Kennard (West Portsmouth); 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
5. ROBERT KENNARD, b. 1933, Ohio.
6. ERNEST KENNARD, b. 1936, Ohio.
7. WILLIAM KENNARD.

(This information comes from Timothy Ratliff and other sources)

DONA PRATER, son of TERIE CONLEY and FRANKLIN "DUMP" PRATER, was born March 30, 1892 in Kentucky, died December 29, 1950 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married CORA NELSON "NELSON" (unknown last name) about 1922. She was born January 16, 1902 in Kentucky, died May 5, 1985 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

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

Cora Nelson Prater's maiden name was reportedly Cora Nelson Fisher.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that both Dona and Cora Nelson Prater are buried in Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, although no photos of their headstones are provided.

According to his death certificate, Dona Prater died December 29, 1950 in Salyersville from otocerebritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 30, 1892, his marital status as married, his occupation as drug store operator, his parents as Frank Prater and Tera Conley, the informant as Nelson Prater, and the burial place as Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dona Prater died December 29, 1950 in Magoffin County at the age of 58. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cora Prater was born January 16, 1902, and died in May of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cora N. Prater died May 5, 1985 in Floyd County at the age of 84. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Don Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #431, he's an automobile mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nelson F. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 28), and Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Dona Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #241, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Cora Nelson (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), and Dona Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

The child of DON PRATER and NELSON (unknown last name) is:
1. DONALD PRATER, b. 1923, Kentucky, m. ELEANOR ARNETT.

CAP P. PRATER, son of TERIE CONLEY and FRANKLIN "DUMP" PRATER, was born October 18, 1895 in Kentucky, died October 7, 1971 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) EVELYN VEAL. He married (2) BETTY G. (unknown last name). She was born about 1900 in Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 518 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Cap Prater was born October 18, 1895, died October 7, 1971, and was buried in Blue Grass Cemetery. He married (1) Evelyn Veal and their child was Earl Milton Prater. He married (2) Bess Estep and they had no children.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Cap Prater was born in Blue Grass Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, although no photo of his headstone is provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cap Prater was born October 18, 1895, and died in October of 1871. His last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cap Prater died October 7, 1971 in Magoffin County at the age of 75.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 98-1 (Pikeville) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Cap P. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a machinist for Howard Motor [sic], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Betty G. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 30), Earl M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Virginia Hall (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, age 14), Joe Turner (lodger, married, barber, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), and Pebbe Turner (lodger, married, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 21, age 21).

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 98-20 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), C. P. Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #291, he's the proprieter of a gasoline filling station, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Betty G. (wife, born in Ohio, 8th grade education, age 40), and Margaret A. Young (granddaughter, born in Ohio, age 3). Cap's brother, Bill, is in house #287.

The child of CAP PRATER and EVELYN VEAL is:
1. EARL MILTON PRATER, b. July 22, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 10, 2013.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl M. Prater was born July 22, 1924 in Johnson County to Eraline Veal.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Earl M. Prater was born July 22, 1924, and died February 10, 2013. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

ELECTIOUS TURNER "LECK" PRATER, son of TERIE CONLEY and FRANKLIN "DUMP" PRATER, was born July 12, 1899 in Kentucky, and died July 15, 1976 in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA MAY HOWARD, daughter of CAMPBELL M. HOWARD and MARTHA M. DANIEL, about 1921. She was born about 1905 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 518 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Electious Turner Prater's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Salyersville, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Frank Prater of Salyersville, and that he was born July 12, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had light blue eyes and light brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leck Prater was born July 12, 1899, and died in July of 1976. His last place of residence was in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leck Prater died July 15, 1976 in Pike County at the age of 77.

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 98-12 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Leck Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #259, he's an auto mechanic, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Martha Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 26), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Betty Gean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 32 of the 1940 census for District 98-1 (Pikeville) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Leck Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #303, he's an automobile mechanic in a garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Martha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Leonard B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Betty Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Charles P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The children of LECK PRATER and MAY HOWARD are:
1. GEORGE MARVIN PRATER, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George M. Prater was born in Johnson County to Martha Howard.
2. LEONARD BRUCE PRATER, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leonard B. Prater was born in Johnson County to May Howard.
3. BETTY JEAN PRATER, b. 1928, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bettie J. Prater was born in Pike County to May Howard.
4. MARY RUTH PRATER, b. 1930, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary R. Prater was born in Pike County to May Howard.
5. CHARLES PAUL PRATER, b. 1933, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John P. Prater was born in Pike County to May Howard.

ELGIE PRATER, daughter of TERIE CONLEY and FRANKLIN "DUMP" PRATER, was born May 10, 1911 in Kentucky, and died January 11, 2004 in Largo, Pinellas County, Florida. She married (1) LACY MARSHALL. He was born about 1898 in Kentucky. She married (2) GEORGE HALES.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 518 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elgie P. Hales was born May 10, 1911, and died January 11, 2004. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Largo, Pinellas County, Florida.

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Lacy Marshall is listed as the head of the household for house #255, he's a barber, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Elgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Lorenza (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and William F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 24 of the 1945 census for Precinct 57a in Pinellas County, Florida (undated), Lacy Marshall is retired, born in Kentucky, he has a high school education, and he's 47 years old. Elgie is a housewife, born in Kentucky, grade school education, age 33, Lorenzo is in the U.S. Navy, born in Kentucky, age 17, and William is a student, born in Kentucky, age 15.

The children of ELGIE PRATER and LACEY MARSHALL are:
1. LORENZO L. MARSHALL, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lorenzo L. Marshall was born in Magoffin County to Elzie Prater.
2. WILLIAM F. MARSHALL, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William F. Marshall was born in Magoffin County to Elgie Prater.

The children of ELGA PRATER and GEORGE HALES are:
3. GEORGE HALES.
4. TERIE HALES.

MATILDA CAIN, daughter of NANCY ANN WHITT and OLIVER W. CAIN, was born August 12, 1872 in Kentucky, and died April 8, 1924 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bradley, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) (unknown first name) RICE about 1899. She married (2) JESSE ADAMS about 1902. He was born about 1882 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Matilda Cain Adams died April 8, 1924 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from uremic poisoning - kidney failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 12, 1872, her parents as Oliver W. Cain (b. Kentucky) and Nancy A. Whitt (b. Kentucky), the informant as Walter Cain of Paintsville, and the undertaker as F. J. Conley of Paintsville.

On page 34 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Nancy A. Cain is listed as the head of the household for house #298, she's a farmer, widowed, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 still living, born in July of 1836 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and she's 63 years old. Also listed are John F. (son, single, farmer, born in March of 1875 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 25), Arthur Cain (grandson, farmer, born in August of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Matilda Rice (daughter, married, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Julia Rice (granddaughter, born in April of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Bertie Rice (granddaughter, born in April of 1896, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Oliver C. Rice (grandson, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and James N. Rice (grandson, born in August of 1899 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On pages 34 & 35 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Jesse Adams is found living in the home of his aunt and uncle, 2 houses away from Matilda. John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #300, he's a farmer, born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in March of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 34), Warren (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Flora (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), William W. (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), May (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Jessie Adams (nephew, day laborer, born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). This family is John Adams and Martha Collins.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Jess Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Matilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage [mistake], age 32), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Fayette County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), 2 of Matilda's sons can be found living in the Kentucky House of Reform. Clay Rice is born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 13 years old. James Rice is born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 11 years old. They are both listed as inmates.

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 4, 1920), Jesse Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Matilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Lillie May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

The child of MATILDA CAIN and (unknown) is:
1. JULIA CAIN, b. April 1893, Kentucky, m. (1) GROVER C. SALYER, m. (2) MILLARD SALYER.

The children of MATILDA CAIN and (unknown first name) RICE are:
2. BERTIE RICE, b. April 1896, Kentucky.
3. OLIVER CLAY RICE, b. August 30, 1897, Kentucky, d. July 1965, m. ELIZABETH (unknown last name).
4. JAMES N. RICE, b. August 1899, Kentucky.

The children of MATILDA CAIN and JESSE ADAMS are:
5. CLARENCE ADAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky.
6. NANCY ELLEN ADAMS, b. September 28, 1905, Kentucky, d. April 23, 1999, Deltona, Volusia County, Florida, buried in Ohio County, Kentucky, m. EARL POWERS.
7. LILLIE MAY ADAMS, b. 1913, Kentucky.

OLIVER CLAY RICE, son of MATILDA CAIN and (unknown first name) RICE, was born August 30, 1897 in Kentucky, and died in July of 1965. He married ELIZABETH (unknown last name) about 1926. She was born about 1907 in Kentucky.

Notes: When Oliver Clay Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Bradley, Magoffin County, that his nearest relative was "Matilda Adams, mother" of Bradley, and that he was born August 30, 1897. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had gray eyes and dark brown eyes.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Oliver Rice was born August 30, 1897, and died in July of 1965. His last place of residence was in Ohio.

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Russell Cave) in Fayette County, Kentucky (dated February 4 & 5, 1920), there is a Clay Rice that is probably the Clay Rice being researched here. George Thompson is listed as the head of the household for house #268, he's a tobacco farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Annie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Lilver Mae [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months), Howard (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), and Clay Rice ("Pardner," single, tobacco farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 77-5 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Clay Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a pumper in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Clay Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of CLAY RICE and ELIZABETH (unknown last name) are:
1. IRENE RICE, b. 1928, Kentucky.
2. OLIVER CLAY RICE JR., b. 1929, Kentucky.

MATILDA L. "LIZZIE" WHITT, daughter of JOHN HENRY WHITT and RUTHA A. THORNSBURY, was born in August of 1871 in Kentucky, died January 5, 1923 in Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pike County, Kentucky. She married LEWIS FRANKLIN HUNT, son of AARON HUNT and KEZIAH ANN "KIZZIE" FIELDS, September 19, 1895 in Pike County, Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1863 in Kentucky, died July 27, 1949 in Mouth Card, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ball Cemetery in Edo, Pike County, Kentucky.

Notes: Matilda Whitt's brother, James, married Lewis Hunt's sister, Mary.

According to her death certificate, Lizzie Hunt died January 5, 1923 in Pike County from either the flu or flux. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pike County, her age as 51, her marital status as married, her parents as John Whitt (b. Pike County) and Rutha Thornberry (b. Pike County), and the informant as J. F. Hunt of Simers.

According to his death certificate, Lewis Franklin Hunt died July 27, 1949 in Mouth Card at the age of 85 from heart disease and old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 19, 1863, his marital status as married, his parents as Aaron Hunt and Kizza Ann Fields, and the informant as Berlin Hunt.

On page 26 of the 1870 census for District 4 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated July 26, 1870), Mary Hunt is found living with her parents in the home of her grandparents. Moses Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Polly (born in Virginia, age 53), Aaron (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 32), Kissey A. (not working, born in North Carolina, age 31), Polly A. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Louis F. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Tobitha M. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 98 (Lick Creek) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 12 & 14, 1880), Aaron Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Kezia A. (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 41), Polly A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lewis F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lebitha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Ligah A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1900 census for District 86 (Meathouse) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Lewis F. Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in October of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Matilda L. (wife, born in August of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 28), Alta C. (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Rutha (daughter, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months), Annie F. (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), John N. (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Sarah C. (daughter, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Rosa (daughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 175 (Meathouse) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Frank Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), Sarah C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rosy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rutha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Berlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Etha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 121 (Meathouse) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Frank L. Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Buring [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Effie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

The children of LIZZIE WHITT and LEWIS HUNT are:
1. ALTA C. HUNT, b. November 1896, Kentucky, m. THOMAS E. FLETCHER, 1916. He was b. 1894, Kentucky.
2. RUTHA HUNT, b. July 1899, Kentucky.
3. BERLIN HUNT, b. 1902, Kentucky.
4. ETHA HUNT, b. 1906, Kentucky.
5. EARL HUNT, b. 1909, Kentucky.
6. OPAL HUNT, b. 1915, Kentucky.

(This information comes from Lloyd Brown and other sources)

MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER CONLEY, daughter of LINDA SUE CONLEY and (unknown), married TERESA MARIE SWORDS.

The child of MATTHEW CONLEY and TERESA SWORDS is:
1. MEGAN ODESSA CONLEY.

(This information comes from Michael Conley, Tim Conley, and other sources)

JULIA A. DAVIS, daughter of MARY ELIZABETH "POLLY" CONLEY and BRACKEN LEWIS DAVIS, was born May 12, 1870 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1906, and is buried in Hall-Meek Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM J. WALTERS, son of SHADRACH WALTERS and ELIZABETH LITTERAL, October 13, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born November 15, 1865 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 23, 1939 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hall-Meek Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky. William Walters married (2) EMMA D. ALLEN, daughter of B. F. ALLEN and S. F. SCOTT, October 8, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born March 6, 1883 in Virginia, died April 7, 1943 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 183 of that book it says:

Children -

*	No. 495. N. Leonard Walters.
*	No. 496. N. Glenn Walters.
*	No. 497. N. Mitchel Walters.

Julia Davis Walters resided on a farm near Concord Church. She was regarded as one of the best women of her section. She died early in life and is buried near the old homestead. After her death Mr. Walters married a second time. See the Walters family.

On page 579 it says:

No. 15. N. SHADRACH W. (SHADY) WALTERS [son of Calvin Walters and Julia Ward] - M. to Elizabeth Litteral.

Children -

	No. 18. N. John C. Walters - married an Arrowood.
	No. 19. N. George Walters - married Marier King. (See No. 380-A of the Rice family.)
	No. 20. N. Dr. Winfrey L. Walters - lives at Winchester, Kentucky.
	No. 21. N. William Walters - married first Julia Davis (see Davis tree), second Emma Hodge.
	No. 22. N. Paris Walters - married a Watkins - lives at Winchester (or Lexington), Kentucky.
	No. 23. N. Mahala Walters - lives at Auxier, Kentucky.
	No. 24. N. Juda Walters - married first an Arrowood, second to Press Jennings.
	No. 25. N. Perlina Walters.
	No. 26. N. Sarah Walters - married an Elliott.
	No. 27. N. Louisa Walters.
	No. 28. N. Vina Walters.

This family lived on Greasy Creek.

William J. Waters was the brother of Winfrey H. Walters.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Julia A. Davis (age 18) married William Walter (age 21) on October 13, 1887 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William Walters (2nd marriage, age 40) married Emma Allen (2nd marriage, age 21) on October 8, 1906 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Julia Davis Walters lived from May 12, 1870 to January 11, 1900 [sic], and was buried in Hall-Meek Cemetery in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that William "Bill" Walters lived from November 15, 1866 to May 20, 1939, and was buried in the same cemetery. Julia was alive when the census was taken in June of 1900, so the date that is shown for her death is wrong. There are no photos of their headstones but Julia's death date is listed as 1906 in William's obituary.

According to his death certificate, William Walters' died May 23, 1939 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from something to do with an enlarged prostate and an inability to care for himself. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 76 years 6 months 7 days, his marital status as married, his wife as Emma Walters, his occupation as merchant, his parents as Shady Walters (b. Johnson County) and Elizabeth Literral (b. Johnson County), the informant as Leonard Walters of Meally, Kentucky, and the burial place as Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, W. M. Walters (age 73), son of the late Shady and Elizabeth Walters, was affectionately known as "Uncle Billie." He was born in 1865 at Bobbs Branch, near Offutt, died May 20, 1939 from an incurable disease that he had for 5 years, and was buried in Wheeler Cemetery near the old Walters homestead. He was married twice. First he married Julia Davis and to this union were born 3 sons, Leonard, Glen, and Mitchell. Julia died in 1906 and Mitchell died February 23, 1938. His second marriage was to Emma D. Allen of Virginia. No children were born to this union. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Walters died May 23, 1939 in Johnson County at the age of 73. He was living in Paintsville at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Emma Allen Walters died April 7, 1943 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from natural causes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Virginia, her birth date as March 6, 1883, her marital status as widowed, her parents as B. F. Allen (b. Virginia) and S. F. Scott (b. Virginia), the informant as Charlie Hodge of Paintsville, and the burial place as Thelma, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, "Neighbors found the body of Mrs. Emma Walters in the kitchen of her home in Greentown at eight p.m. Wednesday night. Mrs. Walters, age 69, had apparently been preparing dinner and had suffered a heart attack. Death apparently came at once since she held a cake turner in her hand. The mortician stated that she had probably been dead six hours. Mrs. Walters had been seen at about eleven o'clock Wednesday morning. She had made the statement she might go fishing and when she was not seen during the day her neighbors became alarmed and started a search. Since no trace was found of her near the river, they returned to her house where they discovered her body. A widow of the late W. M. Walters, Mrs. Walters has one son, Charlie Hodge, of Postsmith, Ohio, by a former marriage. Funeral arrangements are imcomplete awaiting the arrival of Mr. Hodge." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Emma Walters died April 7, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 60. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1880), Shadrack Walters is listed as the head of the household for family #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Paulina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), George H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Wm. J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Winfrey L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lovina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). William's future wife, Julia, is living with her parents just a few houses away.

On pages 29 & 30 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Billie Walter is listed as the head of the household for house #266, he's a farmer, born in February of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), Leonard (son, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Glen (son, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Mitchel (son, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3). They are living close to several of Julia's family members.

On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), William Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 24), and Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 14). They are living next to William's son, Glen.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 10, 1920), Willie Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Charley Hodge (boarder, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Jennie Allen (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Wm. Walters is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a salesman in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 41, and he's 64 years old. Also listed is Emma D. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 50).

The children of JULIA DAVIS and WILLIAM WALTERS are:
1. LEONARD WALTERS, b. August 5, 1889, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1958, Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA WARD.
2. GLEN WALTERS, b. February 3, 1890, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1960, Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Concord, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE ANA HALL.
3. MITCHELL WALTERS, b. April 14, 1897, Thelma, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1938, Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GOLDIA PLUMMER.

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JOHN HOBART "HOBART" AKERS, son of LUCINA DAVIS and JOHN C. AKERS, was born August 5, 1896, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in June of 1976 in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia. He married ADA BELLE JARRELL, daughter of WILLIAM BLANCO JARRELL and HANNAH NAPIER. She was born April 24, 1902 in West Virginia, and died June 27, 1990 in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia.

Notes: According to West Virginia birth record transcripts, William Blanco Jarrell was born in 1878 in Wayne County.

According to California death record transcripts, Russell Garrett Jarrell was born September 21, 1914 in West Virginia, and died December 30, 1984 in San Diego County. His mother's maiden name is listed as Napier.

Hobart states that he has brown eyes on his World War I draft registration card and that he has blue eyes on his World War II draft registration card.

When John H. Akers' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918, he stated that he was a brakeman for the railroad in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he lived in Whites Creek, West Virginia, that his closest relative was John C. Akers of Whites Creek, and that he was born August 5, 1896 in Van Lear, Kentucky. He was found to be short and stout, and he had brown hair and brown eyes.

When Hobart Akers' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942, stated that he was working for the Cincinnati Gas Company in Kenovahe, Wayne County, West Virginia, that his closest relative was Ada Belle Akers, and that he was born August 5, 1896 in Van Lear, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 170 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Akers was born August 5, 1896, and died in June of 1976. His last place of residence was in Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ada B. Akers was born April 24, 1902, and died June 27, 1990.

On page 27 of the 1910 census for District 186 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated May 4, 1910), W. B. Jarrel is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he owns a farm and works for the gas company, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Hanie (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 37), Boyd (son, born in West Virginia, age 10), Belle (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 8), Ray (son, born in West Virginia, age 5), and Lucile (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 17, 1910), John H. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Lu S. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 58), Akers H. [Hobart] (son, married, brakeman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 23), Ada B. (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Bertha Harrison (adopted daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 154 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 8, 1920), William B. Jarrell is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's an engineer at a gas plant, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Hanie (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 47), Boyd (son, elictrician at an electric plant, age 19), Ray (son, born in West Virginia, age 14), Lucielle (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 11), Edith (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 9), Paul F. (son, born in West Virginia, age 7), and Russell G. (son, born in West Virginia, age 5).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 50-9 (Ceredo) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated May 2, 1930), Hobert Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #282, he's an oiler at a gas plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Ada B. (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 28), Ethel M. (daughter, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 9), Charlene (daughter, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 6), and Donald H. (son, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 8 months).

On page 30 of the 1940 census for District 50-9 (Cerado) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 16, 1940), Hobart John Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #267, he's a laborer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Ada Bell (wife, born in West Virginia, 8th grade education, age 37), Charline (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), and Donald Hobart (son, born in West Virginia, age 10).

The children of HOBART AKERS and ADA JARRELL are:
1. ETHEL M. AKERS, b. 1921, West Virginia.
2. CHARLENE AKERS, b. 1924, West Virginia.
3. DONALD HOBART AKERS, b. 1929, West Virginia.