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IDORA "IDA" CONLEY, daughter of DAVID CONLEY and HARRIETT DYSARD, was born March 25, 1859 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and died about 1949 in Michigan. She married ELIJAH MESSER, son of BENJAMIN MESSER and MARY CONLEY, June 12, 1880 in Kentucky. He was born April 17, 1859 in Racoon Fork, Greenup County, Kentucky, and died January 15, 1936 in Kanawha Falls, West Virginia.

    The children of IDA CONLEY and ELIJAH MESSER are:

    1. ALF MESSER, d. before 1936.
    2. BARBARA JENETT MESSER, b. June 30, 1891, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1973, Wyndott, Michigan.
    3. HOWARD MESSER, d. before 1936.
    4. MAGGIE MESSER.
    5. RALPH MESSER, d. before 1936.
    6. HARRIET MESSER, b. 1881, Rush, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. 1956, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
    7. JOHN WESLEY MESSER, b. July 4, 1883, Michigan, d. August 27, 1951, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    8. FRANK MESSER, b. April 25, 1888, d. April 6, 1921.
    9. CARRIE MESSER, b. 1890, d. 1977.
    10. FRED MESSER, b. March 6, 1901, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 1977, Trinton, Michigan, buried in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Michigan.
    11. MARY MESSER.

    (This information comes from Dean Messer and other sources)







ROY L. CONLEY, son of LESLIE B. CONLEY and PEARL MAY HARRIS, was born about 1909 in Kentucky. He married NELLIE MAE GEE, daughter of CHARLES PRICHARD GEE and MINDY ROE. She was born March 10, 1911 in Jacobs, Carter County, Kentucky, d. July 19, 2002, Troy, Miami County, Ohio.

    The children of ROY CONLEY and NELLIE GEE are:

    1. RONALD THOMAS CONLEY, m. (1) SHIRLEY ANN THOMAS, daughter of EDWARD SHERMAN THOMAS and FERNE JEAN DIXON. He m. (2) EDITH MAE CARR, daughter of JOHN RAYMOND CARR and HELEN MAE TOBIAS.
    2. ROBERT RAY CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Shane Conley and other sources)







TELLIA JENKINS, daughter of MARY E. CONLEY and JASPER JENKINS, was born February 9, 1895 in Kentucky, died April 1, 1954, and is buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married CHARLES J. HELTON, son of RILEY HELTON and EMILY RISNER, about 1917. He was born September 16, 1900 in Kentucky, died July 4, 1968 in Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Riley Helton married Emily Risner on January 22, 1895 in Magoffin County at the home of Reuben Risner. The witnesses were Wilburn Risner and W. F. Risner, and the minister was I. C. Howard.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Tellia Helton lived from February 9, 1895 to April 1, 1954, and was buried in Big Run Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, and that Charley Helton lived from September 16, 1900 to July 4, 1968, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Helton was born September 18, 1900, and died in July of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Charley Helton was born about 1901, and died July 4, 1968 at home in Scioto County at the age of 67. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Riley Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 33), Pearley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Marry [Mary] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Charley J. Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Tealie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Olie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). They are living next to Charley's parents.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Charley Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Tella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 35), Raleigh (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dud (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jasper T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), and Ossie (son, born in Kentucky, age 0). They are living next to Tella's brother, Walter.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 73-10 (Morgan) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1940), Charles Helton is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Tellia (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 45), Mary M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 17), Minnie F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dudley (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Jasper L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Icey (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Edward (son, born in Ohio, age 6).

    The children of TELLIA JENKINS and CHARLEY HELTON are:

    1. RALEIGH HELTON, b. 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rollie Helton was born in Magoffin County to Tellie Jenkins.
    2. OLLIE HELTON, b. 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Olla Helton was born in Magoffin County to Tela Jenkins.
    3. MARY M. HELTON, b. 1922, Kentucky.
      Notes: Mary Helton is listed as being born in Kentucky in 1930, and as being born in Ohio in 1940.
    4. MINNIE F. HELTON, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie F. Helton was born in Magoffin County to Telie Jenkins.
    5. GREEN DUDLEY HELTON, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Green Helton was born in 1925 in Magoffin County to Tella Jenkins.
    6. JASPER L. HELTON, b. 1927, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jasper Helton was born in Magoffin County to Tela Jenkins.
    7. OSSIE HELTON, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ossie Helton was born in Magoffin County to Tealie Jenkins.
    8. EDWARD HELTON, b. 1934, Ohio.







WALTER J. JENKINS, son of MARY E. CONLEY and JASPER JENKINS, was born October 16, 1896 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died April 21, 1958 in Pike County, Ohio. He married VIRGIE M. JENKINS, daughter of WILLIAM H. JENKINS and JULIA A. WILLIAMS, about 1921. She was born September 15, 1905 in Kentucky, and died July 22, 1984 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William H. Jenkins married Julia A. Williams on December 1, 1892 in Magoffin County at the home of John Williams. The witnesses were Jasper Adkins and J. M. Jenkins, and the minister was William Jenkins.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Flora Jenkins was born July 14, 1912 in Magoffin County to Jula Williams, and Lonnie W. Jenkins was born March 3, 1915 in Magoffin County to Julia Williams.

When Walter Jenkins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Mary Jenkins, that his closest relative was Mary Jenkins, that he was born October 16, 1896 in Magoffin County, and that his father was born in Magoffin County. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and red hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Walter J. Jenkins was born about 1896, and died April 21, 1958 in Pike County at the age of 62. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Virgie Jenkins was born September 15, 1905, and died in July of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior in 1958-60 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Virgie M. Jenkins was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died July 22, 1984 at home in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 78. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), William H. Jenkins 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 18 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Jula A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 33), Deppa J. [Delpha J. in the 1900 census] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bertha C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), David F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Besie A. [Bessie A.] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Vergia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), William H. Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Julia A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), David F. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Virgie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), William A. [William Arthur] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Lonnie W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Walter Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a blacksmith in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Vergie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 24), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Melvie L. [could be Millie] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months). They are living close to Walter's widowed mother and other Jenkins family members.

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 77-4B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Walter Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Melva L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jaunita [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bettie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Bonnie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of WALTER JENKINS and VIRGIE JENKINS are:

    1. MELVIN JENKINS, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melvin Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Donkins.
    2. HOLLIE M. JENKINS, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hollie M. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Jenkins.
    3. MARY A. JENKINS, b. 1927, Kentucky.
    4. MELVA L. JENKINS, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Melda L. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Jenkins.
    5. JUANITA J. JENKINS, b. 1933, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Juanita J. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Jenkins.
    6. BETTY L. JENKINS, b. 1935, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty L. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Vergie Jenkins.
    7. BONNIE S. JENKINS, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie S. Genkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Jenkins.
    8. NEVA R. JENKINS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Neva R. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Virgie Jenkind.







WILLIAM GOEBEL "GOEBEL" JENKINS, son of MARY E. CONLEY and JASPER JENKINS, was born December 4, 1899 in Kentucky, and died December 7, 1969 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ONIE COFFEE, daughter of BRUCE COFFEE and CATHERINE TACKETT, about 1921. She was born October 17, 1899 in Kentucky, and died in June of 1985 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Onie Coffee was the sister of Leora Coffee and John Langley "Langley" Coffee.

Bruce Coffee was the brother of Vada Coffee and Frank F. Coffee.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Bruce Coffee married Catherine Tackett on April 2, 1902 in Magoffin County at the home of Daniel Tackett. The witnesses were Charles Jenkins and Kelly Montgomery, and the minister was William Jenkins.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cassie Coffee was born August 16, 1914 in Magoffin County to Catherine Tackett, and Roy Coffee was born March 16, 1918 in Magoffin County to Cathern Tackett.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was an Oakley Jenkins who was born in 1921 to an Oma Coffee. Oakley isn't listed with the Goebel and Onie Coffee Jenkins family in 1930 and it's unknown if he was their child.

When William Goebel Jenkin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Mary Jenkins in Ever, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Mary Jenkins, and that he was born December 4, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and yellow hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Goebel Jenkins was born December 4, 1899, and died in December of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William G. Jenkins died December 7, 1969 in Johnson County at the age of 70. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Onie Jenkins was born October 17, 1899, and died in June of 1985. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Bruce Coffee is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's an engineer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Cathern (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 33), Onie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Leora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Junie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Iras (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Bruce Coffee is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Katherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Ona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Leora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Junie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Iris (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Langley (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cassie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-6 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Goebel Jinkins is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Onnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 30), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Garland (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ovie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). Onie's brother, Langley, is in house #45, and her parents are in house #53.

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 77-6A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Goble Jenkins is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 40), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Ramey (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Garlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ova (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mason (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Reva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Onie's parents.

    The children of GOEBEL JENKINS and ONIE COFFEE are:

    1. MARIE JENKINS, b. 1923, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Ana Coffee.
    2. OVA JENKINS, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    3. RAYMOND JENKINS, b. November 7, 1927, Cisco, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1957, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried Jenkins Cemetery, Cisco, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. GARNETT CONLEY, daughter of JOHN CLINTON CONLEY and MARY PERKINS.
      Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 544), Raymond Jenkins was born November 6, 1927 in Cisco, Kentucky, died May 30, 1959 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and was buried in Jenkins Cemetery in Cisco. He married Garnett Conley, daughter of John C. Conley and Mary Perkins. She was born June 30, 1920 in Falcon, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Raymond Jenkins was born November 7, 1917 in Magoffin County to Amy Hoffie.
    4. GARLAND JENKINS, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garlon Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Oney Coffee.
    5. WILLIAM MASON JENKINS, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William M. Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Oney Coffee.
    6. HOGER JENKINS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hoger Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Oney Coffee.
    7. REVA JENKINS, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rena Jenkins was born in Magoffin County to Ney Coffee.
    8. BURL JENKINS, b. October 15, 1937, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 11, 1938, Bloomington, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burl Jenkins was born October 15, 1937 in Magoffin County to Ona Coffee.
      According to his death certificate, Burl Jenkins died June 11, 1938 in Bloomington, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from diarrhea. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 15, 1937, his parents as Gobel Jenkins (b. Kentucky) and Ona Coffee (b. Kentucky), the informant as Gobel Jenkins of Cisco, and the burial place as Prater Cemetery.
    9. EARL JENKINS, b. October 15, 1937, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1938, Arnett, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Burl and Earl Jenkins were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earl Jenkins was born October 15, 1937 in Magoffin County to Ona Coffee.
      According to his death certificate, Burl Jenkins died June 26, 1938 in Arnett, Magoffin County, Kentucky, "Had no doctor but the father said the cause of death was a Dirrel." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 15, 1937, his parents as Goble Jenkins (b. Kentucky) and Leera Coffee (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Prater Graveyard.
    10. CLARA JENKINS, b. 1939, Magoffin County, Kentucky.







RUIE FAYE CONLEY, daughter of JOHN FRANK CONLEY JR. and DORA CHEEK, was born November 18, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 24, 1975 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) MARION SLONE about 1925. He was born about 1903 in Kentucky. She married (2) MEREDITH "MERDIA" PICKLESIMER, son of SAMUEL PICKLESIMER and VIRGIE A. WHEELER, June 1, 1935 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born April 6, 1911 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died February 20, 1977 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 179 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Merdia's full family name was Picklesimer, but he chose to use the shortened version, Pickle, which is what his birth record transcript shows his name to be. He was commonly known as "Merdia Pickle."

According to one Kentucky birth record transcript, Meridith P. Sims was born April 6, 1911 in Johnson County to Virgie Wheeler. According to another, Merido Pickle was born April 6, 1911 in Morgan County to Virgie Wheeler.

According to her obituary, Ruie Fay Conley Pickle (age 67), daughter of Frank and Dora Cheek Conley, was born November 18, 1907 in Johnson County, died at home in Oil Springs on June 24, 1975, and was buried in the Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Merida Pickle; 3 sons, Marien Slone (of Oil Springs), Donald E. Slone (Oil Springs), and Leonard Pickle (Oil Springs); 4 daughters, Dora Mae Williams (Richmond, Michigan), Romaine Davie (Lockbourne, Ohio), Helen L. Robinson (Warren, Michigan), and Garnett Sue Wright (Columbus, Ohio); 2 sisters, Hollie Conley (Nippa) and Mrs. Ova Back (California); 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruie Pickle was born November 18, 1907, and died in June of 1975. Her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Merida Pickle was born April 6, 1911, and died in February of 1977. His last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Merdia Picklesimer died February 20, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 65.

On page 45 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Marion Slone is listed as the head of the household for house #460, he's a repairer in a shoe shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), and Marion Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Sam Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 39), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Merdia (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Manford (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Della May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Oakley (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Oral (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Merida Pickle is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dora May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Romain (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of RUIE CONLEY and MARION SLONE are:

    1. MARION SLONE JR., b. January 27, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1990, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marion Slone was born January 27, 1926 in Johnson County to Ruie Conley.
      According to his obituary, Marion Slone Jr. (age 64), son of Marion and Ruie Conley Slone, was born January 27, 1926 in Johnson County, died May 25, 1990 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by 1 brother, Donald Slone (of Oil Springs); 1 half-brother, Leonard Pickle (Oil Springs); and 3 half-sisters, Dora Mae Williams (Richmond, Michigan), Romaine Davis (Columbus, Ohio), and Garnet Sue Wright (Columbus, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. DONALD E. SLONE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald E. Slone was born in Johnson County to Ruie F. Conley.

    The children of RUIE CONLEY and MERDIA PICKLE are:

    1. DORA MAE PICKLESIMER, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WILLIAMS.
    2. ROMAINE PICKLE, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAVIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ramaine Pickle was born in Johnson County to Ruie Conley.
    3. HELEN LOUISE PICKLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ROBINSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen L. Pickle was born in Johnson County to Ruie Conley.
    4. JOHN LEONARD PICKLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SHARON GAIL MANTOOTH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leonard Pickle was born in Johnson County to Ruie Conley.
    5. GARNETT SUE PICKLESIMER, b. November 27, 1947, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 2007, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. RALPH WRIGHT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garnett S. Pickle was born November 27, 1947 in Johnson County to Ruie Conley.
      According to her obituary, Garnett Picklesimer Wright (age 59), daughter of the late Merida and Ruie Conley Pickle, was born November 27, 1947 in Oil Springs, died October 22, 2007 in Wexner Heritage House in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Smith Chapel Cemetery in Columbus. She was survived by her husband, Ralph Wright; 2 sons, Christopher Wright (of Ohio) and Jonathan Wright (Ohio); 2 daughters, Jennifer Wright (Ohio) and Brittany Wright (Ohio); 1 step-daughter, Nathalie Wright (Ohio); 2 brothers, Donald Slone (Oil Springs) and Leonard Pickle (Oil Springs); 2 sisters, Romaine Davis (Columbus) and Dora Slone (Oil Springs); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    (This information comes from John Picklesimer and other sources)







DENNIE CONLEY, son of BOYD CONLEY and LULA BLANTON, was born May 25, 1911 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 20, 1964 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARJORIE A. "MARGIE" BLANTON, daughter of GROVER BLANTON and CYNTHIA ELLA BLANTON. She was born December 10, 1914 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 13, 1977 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Dennie Conley can be found on pages 174 & 176 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dennie Conley was born May 25, 1911 in Johnson County to Lovlie Blanton.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie A. Blanton was born December 10, 1914 in Magoffin County to Cynthia Blanton.

According to his obituary, Dennie Conley (age 53), son of Boyd and Lula Blanton Conley, was a resident of Oil Springs and a car salesman. He was born May 25, 1911, lived his entire life in Oil Springs, died December 20, 1964 in a local Johnson County hospital following a heart attack, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Margie Blanton Conley; 4 sons, Michael Conley (Oil Springs), Winifrey Boyd Conley (Oil Springs), Howard Conley (Marengo, Ohio), and Connie Conley (Fort Hood, Texas); 4 brothers, Ted Conley (Marion, Ohio), Melvin Conley (Oil Springs), Clyde Conley (Oil Springs), and Orville Conley (Oil Springs); 5 sisters, Mrs. Dixie Cornwell (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Mrs. Edna Mae Litteral (Oil Springs), Mrs. Jeane Rice (Baltimore, Maryland), and Mrs. Katherine Harding (Lexington, Kentucky); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dennie Conley died December 20, 1964 in Johnson County at the age of 53.

According to her obituary, Margie Blanton Conley (age 62), daughter of Grover and Cynthia Blanton Blanton and a resident of Oil Springs, was born December 10, 1914 in Magoffin County, died November 13, 1977 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Conley, on December 20, 1964. She was survived by 4 sons, Howard Conley (of Ashville, Ohio), Connie B. Conley (Paintsville), Paul M. Conley (Oil Springs), and Winfrey Conley (Sitka); 5 brothers, Edgar Blanton (Wheelersburg), Ernie Blanton (Win, Kentucky), Hansel Blanton (Relief, Kentucky), and Nick Blanton (Relief); 3 sisters, Louise Davis (Arancum, Ohio), Lexie Davis (Ashland), and Judy Blanton (Oil Springs), his step-mother, Mayme Blanton (Oil Springs), and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Margie Conley was born December 10, 1914, and died in November of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Margie Conley died November 13, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 62.

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Dennie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #353, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Margie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 25), Howard D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Connie B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The children of DENNIE CONLEY and MARGIE BLANTON are:

    1. HOWARD D. CONLEY, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Howard D. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Marjorie Blanton.
    2. CONNIE B. CONLEY, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Connie B. Conley was born in Johnson County to Marjorie Blanton.
    3. PAUL MICHAEL CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul M. Conley was born in Johnson County to Marjorie Blanton.
    4. WINFREY BOYD CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Winfrey B. Conley was born in Johnson County to Magorie Blanton.







RACHEL CONLEY, daughter of SARAH J. CONLEY and HENRY C. CONLEY, was born February 21, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 21, 1960 in Knott County, Kentucky. She married JEFFERSON "JEFF" OWENS, son of WILLIAM OWENS and MARY JANE (unknown last name), November 15, 1913. He was born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, and died December 18, 1985 in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky.

Notes: Jeff Owens was the brother of Leander Owens, Katherine Owens, and Dora Owens.

"OWENS, SISTER RACHEL - It is with much sadness and regret that I will try to write this obituary of Sister Rachel Owens. In the year of 1895 on the 21st day of February, Sister Rachel was born into the home of Henry and Sarah Conley in Johnson county, Kentucky, and on November 15, 1913 she was united in marriage with Jeff Owens and unto this union were born five children (all living) 3 daughters and two sons, to wit: Margie Slone, Bypro, Ky., Deletha Baldridge, Dillsboro, Ind., Daisy Cornett, Carrie, Ky., Edgar Owens, Kendallville, Ind., Ellis Owens, Yellow Springs, Ohio. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her, and was mother to every little child in the neighborhood in which she lived. In fact, for the last seven years she had been raising a little orphan girl, Brenda Owens, and was "Ma" to all the little children. Her doors were ever open and there was food for all who came. She always looked forward to seeing her sisters and brothers come visit her and having church in her home. About eight or nine years ago she professed hope in Christ and was baptized taking up fellowship with the New Home Church of Old Regular Baptist faith and order and as a faithful member until death. In the year of 1957 she was afflicted with that dreadful disease, cancer, and after undergoing an operation she suffered three years of pain and affliction with patience, and on April 21, 1960 at 11:25 o'clock the death angel visited her home and took Sister Rachel out of her pain and the blessed Lord received her spirit home. Besides her husband, Jeff, and five children she is survived by 27 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four brothers, five sisters, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss by we sincerely believe that our loss is her eternal gain. Two of her daughters are following in the example that mother set and unto the other children I want to plead, please forsake the world, and worldly things and repent and meet mother again where disease and death don't come, as you all well know that this was her heart's desire, so with you I plead, don't trample down mother's prayers for today is the day of decision; tomorrow may be too late. By Elder Olus Baldridge"

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rachel Owens died April 22, 1960 in Knott County at the age of 66.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jeff Owens was born July 1, 1894, and died in December of 1985. His last place of residence was in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jeff Owens died December 18, 1985 in Knott County at the age of 93.

On pages 54 & 55 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), William Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #377, he's a farmer, born in May of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mary Jane (wife, born in October of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 4 are still living, age 37), Thomas (son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Lee (son, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Katie (daughter, born in February of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Virgie (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Jefferson (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Ellen (daughter, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Walter (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), "Willim" Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Jeffsen (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Walter [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9). Jeff's future wife is in house #131.

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 85 (Stafford Fork) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Jeff Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Rachael (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Margie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Deletha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and William Owens (father, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 60). They are living next to Rachel's step-brother, Oscar Pennington.

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 60-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Jeff Owens is listed as the head of the household for family #66 (the houses aren't numbered), he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 34), Margeory (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Delicia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Daisy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 60-5 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Jeff Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 44), Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Daisy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).

    The children of RACHEL CONLEY and JEFF OWENS are:

    1. MARGIE OWENS, b. 1915, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SLONE.
    2. DELETHA OWENS, b. July 4, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 2003, Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky, m. OLUS BALDRIDGE.
    3. EDGAR OWENS, b. 1919, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Owen was born October 14, 1919 in Martin County to Rachel Conley.
    4. ELLIS OWENS, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    5. DAISY OWENS, b. 1925, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CORNETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Daisy Owens was born in Knott County to Rachel Conley.







DELETHA OWENS, daughter of RACHEL CONLEY and JEFFERSON "JEFF" OWENS, was born July 4, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 22, 2003 in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky. She married OLUS BALDRIDGE, son of CHARLES BALDRIDGE and ALLIE MAGGARD, May 9, 1936. He was born September 3, 1913, and died August 16, 1980 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Deletha Owens was born July 4, 1917 in Johnson County to Rachel Conley.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Deletha O. Baldridge was born July 4, 1917, and died March 22, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, her last benefit was paid out in Leburn, Knott County, Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky.

     "BALDRIDGE, OLUS --As I sit here all alone this evening, with many heartaches and sorrows, yet many sweet memories to look upon, I will try to write an obituary of my loving husband, Olus Baldridge. He was born September 3, 1913, and passed from this life August 16, 1980, at the Prestonsburg Hospital in an emergency. His stay here on Earth was 66 years, 11 months and 13 days. One son preceded him in death. Olus was the son of Elder Charlie Baldridge and Allie Maggard Baldridge. Early in life he met and married Deletha Owens. They were united May 9, 1936. Deletha was the daughter of Jeff Owens and Rachel Owens. Olus leaves to mourn their loss his wife, Deletha Baldridge; three daughters: Bettie Sue Watts, Linda Maggard and Brenda Combs; three sons-in-law: Ray Watts, Mosses Maggard and Randlee Combs; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter; one sister, Joyce Harrison, Louisville, Ky., his Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, and many friends and relatives. To know Olus was to love him; he loved everyone. I was with him for 44 years and I never heard him say a harmful word about anyone. If he couldn't say anything good, he didn't say anything. Olus joined the New Home Church of Old Regular Baptist in November, 1950. He was ordained a minister of God in November, 1954. He was a faithful servant. Through the years I have seen him get out and go when he was so sick, but he never complained; the church was his life. In 1972 he had both legs amputated at the U.K. Medical Center in Lexington, Ky. His suffering was great, but he bore it with patience. He would never complain. He would always say, 'I am glad to be among the living.' He was a wonderful husband and a good father, and he worked hard to Support his family. He was always ready to help his friends any way he could. We loved him so much, but we feel our loss is heaven's gain. All our children and grandchildren, when they had any questions, would come to Daddy and Papaw. He always had an answer, and they would go away satisfied. I stood by his bed for eighty-seven days and nights. I was always glad to see the dawn of another day, that he had made it through another night. I know there was a hand reaching down to help him, and also the prayers of his brothers and sisters and many friends kept him with us the past year. He was very sick the last two months. I could see him going, day by day. He was in a wheel chair. The last words I heard him say were,'Oh, Lord, if I could just go on and get out of this suffering.' I feel he is not suffering anymore; he is resting around the throne of God. I could go on writing, but could never put down on paper what a wonderful person he was. I want to say to his children and grandchildren, 'if you want to see Daddy and Papaw again, fall out with sin, and walk in his footsteps, and you will see him again, where we will never have to say goodbye anymore.' Brother Olus Baldridge also served the Pilgrim Home Church as their moderator for several years. He also served a Regular Baptist Church up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the New Home Church for nine years as their moderator. He also served the Indian Bottom Association for eleven years, nine years as clerk. He has been a great teacher and a great man to work with. I feel that if he could look back down here, here is what he would say. 'My brethren all, I bid adieu. In time . . . I'l I never more see you, but soon we'll meet above.' Written by his good wife, Sister Deletha Baldridge, and Bro. McKinley McIntosh, a Brother-in-Hope"

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Olus Baldridge was born September 3, 1913, and died in August of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Leburn, Knott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Olus Baldridge died August 16, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 66. He was living in Knott County at the time of his death.

On pages 15 & 16 of the 1920 census for District 48 (Hindman) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Charley Baldrige is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Olus (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 60-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Chas. Baldridge is listed as the head of the household for family #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 36), Odes [Olus] (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jaunita [Juanita] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Chas. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 30 of the 1940 census for District 60-5 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1940), Olus Baldridge is listed as the head of the household for house #214, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Deletha (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 22), and Betty Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of DELETHA OWENS and OLUS BALDRIDGE are:

    1. JEFFERSON BALDRIDGE, b. 1937, Knott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jefferson Baldridge was born in 1937 in Knott County to Doletha Ownes.
    2. BETTY SUE BALDRIDGE, b. 1938, Knott County, Kentucky, m. RAY WATTS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty S. Baldridge was born in Knott County to Letha Owens.
    3. LINDA BALDRIDGE, m. MOSES MAGGARD.
    4. BRENDA BALDRIDGE, m. RANDLEE COMBS.







LARKIN JACKSON, son of GARNETT JACKSON and NANCY SALYER, was born about 1826 in Harlan County, Kentucky, and died about 1888 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married ELIZABETH "BETSY" BURKHART, daughter of SOLOMON BURKHART and MARY SHELL, about 1849 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born about 1824 in Virginia.

Notes: Larkin Jackson was the brother of John Jackson.

On page 83 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 7, 1860), Larkin Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #566, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 29), Louisa (born in Kentucky, age 8), N. Jane (born in Kentucky, age 6), Poly P. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Mahala C. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and John (born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 12, 1870), Larkin Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 38), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 17), Polly P. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Mahala C. (born in Kentucky, age 14), John F. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jacob (born in Kentucky, age 6), Susanna (born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 4), Allen (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Larkin Jackson is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Jacob (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Allen (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Larkin (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Merriette G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of LARKIN JACKSON and BETSY BURKHART are:

    1. LOUISA JACKSON, b. 1852, Kentucky.
    2. NANCY JANE JACKSON, b. 1854, Kentucky.
    3. POLLY P. JACKSON, b. 1856, Kentucky.
    4. MAHALA C. JACKSON, b. 1857, Kentucky, m. HENRY C. CONLEY.
    5. JOHN F. JACKSON, b. July 2, 1859, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1946, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Conley Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. DICIE A. SPARKS.
    6. JACOB B. JACKSON, b. September 12, 1861, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 28, 1918, State Road Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in R. M. Prater Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RITTA ELIZABETH SPARKS.
    7. SUSANNAH JACKSON, b. 1865, Kentucky.
    8. MARTHA JACKSON, b. 1866, Kentucky.
    9. ALLEN JACKSON, b. April 2, 1868, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1953, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Williams Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NANCY JANE LEMASTER.
    10. LARKIN JACKSON, b. 1872, Kentucky.
    11. MARRIETTE G. JACKSON, b. 1876, Kentucky.







ANNA HELTON, daughter of VIRGIE ALICE "ALICE" JENKINS and CHARLES HELTON, was born June 9, 1905 in Kentucky, and died May 30, 1971 in Cisco, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married LESTER FRANCIS, son of ANDREW FRANCIS and MERIBA PENIX, about 1922. He was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died March 29, 1981 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcript, Lorena Francis was born July 14, 1912 in Magoffin County to Meriba Penix.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Annie Francis was born June 9, 1905, and died in May of 1971. She received her Social Security card in 1968 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Cisco, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Anna Francis died May 30, 1971 in Magoffin County at the age of 65.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lester Francis died March 29, 1981 in Morgan County at the age of 78. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Andrew Francis is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's working in the lumber industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mariby (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children [hard to read] and 2 are still living, age 25), Lester (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Hassel (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 24 - 26, 1920), Andrew Francis is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mariba (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Lester (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hassel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lorena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Troy (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Nelia Risner (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 77-6 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Lester Francis is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 23), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ova (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1940 census for District 77-6A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 8 & 9, 1940), Lester France is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 33), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Goldi (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ovie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Reeda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Alton (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of ANNA HELTON and LESTER FRANCIS are:

    1. GRACIE FRANCIS, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gracie Francis was born in Magoffin County to Anna Helton.
    2. GOLDA FRANCIS, b. 1927, Kentucky.
    3. OVA FRANCIS, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ova Francis was born in Magoffin County to Anna Helton.
    4. REDIA FRANCIS, b. 1931, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Redia Francis was born in Magoffin County to Anna Helton.
    5. CHARLES H. FRANCIS, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles H. Francis was born in Magoffin County to Anna Helton.
    6. ALTON FRANCIS, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Marvin Francis who was born in 1938 in Magoffin County to an Anna Holton.
    7. WANDA J. FRANCIS, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wanda J. Francis was born in Magoffin County to Anna Helton.







LYDIA MARGARET FAIRCHILD, daughter of SHADRACH FAIRCHILD and SARAH HANNAH, was born October 18, 1857 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 4, 1931 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married GEORGE M. JOHNSON, son of WILLIAM H. JOHNSON and ARMINTA SOWARDS, March 21, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in October of 1864 in Kentucky, and died before 1920.

Notes: Information on Lydia Fairchild can be found on page 367 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George M. Johnson (teacher, age 19) married Lydia M. Fairchild on March 21, 1883 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lydia M. Fairchild was born October 18, 1857 in Johnson County to Shadrach Fairchild and Sarah Hannah.

According to her death certificate, Lydia M. Fairchild died June 4, 1931 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from influenza complicated by broncho pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 18, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Shadrach Fairchilds (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Hannah (b. Kentucky), the informant as Alfred Johnson of Paintsville, and the burial place as Denver.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lydia M. Johnson died June 4, 1931 in Johnson County at the age of 73.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Geo. M. Johnson [hard to read the first name] is listed as the head of the household for house #265, he's a farmer, born in October of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, born in October of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 41), Emma (daughter, born in December of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Wilford (son, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Fannie (daughter, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Alford H. (son, born in February of 1981 in Kentucky, age 9), Laura (daughter, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Leona (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), George M. Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 27 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 51), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Fanny (daughter, marital status blank, born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Lydia is found widowed and living in the home of her son. Alpherd Johnson is listed as the head of the household, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Louella (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 30), Carlton (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), and Liddy (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 67).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Alford H. Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a farmer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 38 years old. Also listed is Liddia Johnson (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 72).

    The children of LYDIA FAIRCHILD and GEORGE JOHNSON are:

    1. EMMA JOHNSON, b. December 10, 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 6, 1975, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM ROGERS CASTLE.
    2. WILFORD ALEXANDER JOHNSON, b. September 14, 1885, Kentucky, d. December 8, 1968, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY C. EGBERT.
    3. FANNY JOHNSON, b. June 1890, Kentucky.
    4. ALFRED HOLBROOK JOHNSON, b. February 14, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1977, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOUELLA EGBERT.
    5. LAURA JOHNSON, b. April 1894, Kentucky, m. W. H. YOUNG.
    6. LEONA JOHNSON, b. June 1897, Kentucky.







RUSSELL CONLEY, son of JAMES HAYDEN "HAYDEN" CONLEY and MARGARET CATHERINE "KATE" BLAIR, was born January 6, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 11, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hayden Conley Cemetery on Little Lick Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married EASTER IVORY THOMPSON, daughter of BILL THOMPSON and GYPSY MOORE, about 1923. She was born April 13, 1908 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died August 5, 1985 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hayden Conley Cemetery on Little Lick Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 322 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Russell Conley married Esther Pierce.

His name is spelled "Russel" on his headstone. It's also spelled that way in the 1940 census.

Easter Thompson was born in 1908, according to her headstone and obituary, but Social Security records show that she was born in 1905, and she was 4 years old when the 1910 census was taken.

According to her death certificate, Gypsie Moore Skeens died June 12, 1948 in Greentown, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cardiac failure due to abnormal cardiac rhythyms. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, her birth date as January 15, 1883, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Robert Skeens, her parents as Lafe Moore (b. Lawrence County) and Tealie Picklestimer [Tealie Picklesimer] (b. Lawrence County), the informant as Myrtie B. Pierce of Paintsville, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to her obituary, Mrs. Robert Skeens [Gypsy Moore Skeens] (age 65), daughter of Lafe and Tealie Moore, was born January 15, 1883 in Lawrence County, died June 12, 1948 at home in the Greentown section following an illness of 2 years, and was buried in a local cemetery. In addition to her husband, she was survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Floyd Pierce (of Paintsville), Mrs. Russell Conley (Paintsville), and Mrs. C. M. VanHoose (Wharton, West Virginia); and 1 sister, Mrs. John B. Gibson (Kenova, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth records, Russell Conley was born January 6, 1904 in Johnson County to H. J. Conley and Kate Blair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones shows that Russel Conley lived from January 6, 1904 to October 11, 1944, and was buried in Hayden Conley Cemetery on Little Lick Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Easter Conley lived from April 13, 1908 to August 5, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Russell Conley died October 11, 1944 in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, from liver cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 6, 1904, his marital status as married, his wife as Easter Thompson, his occupation as carpenter, his parents as Hayden Conley (b. Kentucky) and Catherine Blair (b. Kentucky), the informant as Hayden Conley of Hager Hill, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Hager Hill.

According to his obituary, Russell Conley (age 40), son of Hayden and Catherine Blair Conley, was a carpenter by trade, and had been employed by North East Coal Company for several years, but was forced to retire because of his illness. He died October 11, 1944 at home, and was buried in the family cemetery on Lick Fork. He was survived by his wife, Easter Thompson Conley; several children; 1 brother; and 4 sisters. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Russell Conley died October 11, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 40. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Easter Ivory Thompson Conley (age 77), daughter of Bill and Gypsy Moore Thompson, was a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born April 3, 1908 [sic] in Lawrence County, died August 5, 1985 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by 2 children. She was survived by 2 sons, Morris M. Conley (of West Van Lear) and Paul Harrison Conley (Springfield, Ohio); 2 daughters, Ruby Jean Conley (Paintsville) and Thelma Faye Daniels (Paintsville); 1 half-sister, Mary L. VanHoose (Paintsville); 25 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Easter Conley was born April 13, 1905, and died in August of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Easter I. Conley died August 5, 1985 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 107 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Lafe Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Bell (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 1 is still living, age 45), Elmer Moore (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Myrtle Thompson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Esther I. Thompson (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Gypsie Thompson (step-daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 2 children, age 25).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Bob Skeens is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Gypsy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Easter (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Russell Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Ester (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 23), Morris M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Paul H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Russel Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Easter (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 34), Morris M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Paul H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thelma F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Evelena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Ruby G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Joe W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of RUSSELL CONLEY and EASTER THOMPSON are:

    1. MORRIS MITCHELL CONLEY, b. April 3, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 7, 1995, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAULINE BAYES, daughter of REESE BAYES and VIRGIE HAMILTON. She was b. January 14, 1926, Scioto County, Ohio, d. September 22, 2003, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maurice M. Conley was born April 3, 1926 in Johnson County to Easter Thompson.
      According to his obituary, Morris "Mitchell" Conley (age 68), son of the late Russell Conley and Easter Thompson, was born April 3, 1926 in Johnson County, died March 7, 1995 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Conley Family Cemetery in East Point. He was survived by his wife, Pauline Bayes Conley; 2 sons, James Mitchell Conley (of Dayton, Ohio) and Paul Bryan Conley (West Van Lear); 5 daughters, Linda Lou Goble (River), Judith Gail Curtis (Flat Gap), Thelma Jean Terry (Flat Gap), Pamela Jo Hall (West Van Lear), and Deloris Ann Smith (Paintsville); 1 brother, Paul Harrison Conley (Springfield, Ohio); 1 sister, Thelma Faye Daniels (Paintsville); 15 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Pauline Bayes Conley (age 77), daughter of the late Reese and Virgie Hamilton Bayes, was born January 14, 1926 in Scioto County, Ohio, died September 22, 2003 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Mitchell Conley. She was survived by 2 sons, James Mitchell Conley (of Dayton, Ohio) and Paul Bryan Conley (Flat Gap, Kentucky); 5 daughters, Linda Lou Goble (River, Kentucky), Judith Gail Curtis (Flat Gap), Thelma Jean Terry (Flat Gap), Pamela Jo Blackburn (Paintsville), and Deloris Ann Smith (Lafayette, Tennessee); 2 half-brothers, Arnold Gene Bayes and William Kelly Bayes; 1 half-sister, Brenda Kay Bayes; 18 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. PAUL HARRISON CONLEY, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul H. Conley was born in Johnson County to Easter Thompson.
    3. THELMA FAY CONLEY, b. March 25, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 2004, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORTON DANIEL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma F. Conley was born March 25, 1930 in Johnson County to Easter Thompson.
      According to her obituary, Thelma Fay Conley Daniel (age 74), daughter of the late Russell and Easter Thompson Conley, was born March 25, 1930 in Johnson County, died December 21, 2004 in Lexington, and was buried in Daniel Cemetery in Paintsville. She was survived by her husband, Norton Daniel (of Thelma, Kentucky); 4 sons, Fred Norton Daniel (Paintsville), Earl Dean Daniel (Thelma), John Daniel (Thelma), and Charles David Daniel (Van Lear); 5 daughters, Rita Kay Brooks (West Van Lear), Anita Gay Cole (Wittensville), Janet Bernice Richmond (East Point), Ivory Mahalie Castle (Paintsville), and Patricia Ann Hall (Van Lear); 1 brother, Paul B. Conley (Springfield, Ohio); 26 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. EVALEANA "JACKIE" CONLEY, b. April 2, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1980, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ERNEST G. O'BRYAN.
    5. RUBY JEAN CONLEY, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby J. Conley was born in Johnson County to Easter Thompson.
    6. JOE W. CONLEY, b. February 24, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 1978, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ZELLA PAULINE DILLON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe W. Conley was born February 24, 1938 in Johnson County to Easter Thompson.
      According to his obituary, Rev. Joe Conley (age 40), son of the late Russell Conley and Easter Thompson Conley, who survived him, was an ordained minister and a resident of Davis Branch, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born February 24, 1938 in Johnson County, died May 30, 1978 in University of Kentucky Medical Center after an extended illness, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Hager Hill. He was also survived by his wife, Zella Pauline Dillon Conley; 3 sons, Gene D. Conley, Ray A. Conley, and Joe R. Conley (all at home); 1 daughter, Valorie Conley (at home); 2 brothers, Morris Mitchell Conley (of West Van Lear) and Paul H. Conley (Springfield, Ohio); 3 sisters, Mrs. Thelma Daniel (Davis Branch), Ruby Conley (Davis Branch), and Evalene O'Bryan (Dayton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Joe W. Conley died May 30, 1978 in Fayette County at the age of 40. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.







ETHAL MAE JACKSON, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN JACKSON and OCIE STANLEY, was born March 14, 1923 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died August 17, 1992 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married JAMES ADAMS, March 7, 1940 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

    The children of ETHAL JACKSON and JAMES ADAMS are:

    1. LESTER ADAMS, m. MYRTLE KILGORE.
    2. ERNEST ADAMS.
    3. PAUL DOUGLAS ADAMS, m. LOUVANDIA SPEARS.
    4. LARRY DEAN ADAMS.
    5. DONNIE ADAMS.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







LESTER ADAMS, son of ETHAL MAE JACKSON and JAMES ADAMS, married MYRTLE KILGORE.

    The children of LESTER ADAMS and MYRTLE KILGORE are:

    1. JAMES KEITH ADAMS.
    2. GENEVIA MAE ADAMS.
    3. BRENDA ADAMS.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







PAUL DOUGLAS ADAMS, son of ETHAL MAE JACKSON and JAMES ADAMS, married LOUVANDIA SPEARS.

    The child of PAUL ADAMS and LOUVANDIA SPEARS is:

    1. MORGAN TRAVIS ADAMS.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







LALLIE JACKSON, daughter of JOHN FRANKLIN JACKSON and OCIE STANLEY, was born about 1925 in Kentucky. She married CLYDE SPRADLIN, son of JAMES SPRADLIN and POLLY FLETCHER, April 11, 1940. He was born December 22, 1919 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died April 28, 1982 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.

    The children of LALLIE JACKSON and CLYDE SPRADLIN are:

    1. BETTY ROSE SPRADLIN, m. JIM KYKER.
    2. MARY LOU SPRADLIN, m. BILL PUCKETT.
    3. NORA ETTA SPRADLIN, m. ROGER ALLEN GELBAUGH.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







BETTY ROSE SPRADLIN, daughter of LALLIE JACKSON and CLYDE SPRADLIN, married JIM KYKER.

    The children of BETTY SPRADLIN and JIM KYKER are:

    1. SHAWN MICHAEL KYKER.
    2. KEITH RYAN KYKER, m. ANDREA (unknown last name).

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







KEITH RYAN KYKER, son of BETTY ROSE SPRADLIN and JIM KYKER, married ANDREA (unknown last name).

    The children of KEITH KYKER and ANDREA (unknown last name) are:

    1. JOHNNA KYKER.
    2. TAYLOR KYKER.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







MARY LOU SPRADLIN, daughter of LALLIE JACKSON and CLYDE SPRADLIN, married BILL PUCKETT.

    The children of MARY SPRADLIN and BILL PUCKETT are:

    1. JEFF PUCKETT, m. MICHELLE (unknown last name).
    2. SCOTT D. PUCKETT.
    3. AMY KRISTINE PUCKETT.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







JEFF PUCKETT, son of MARY LOU SPRADLIN and CLYDE SPRADLIN, married MICHELLE (unknown last name).

    The children of JEFF PUCKETT and MICHELLE (unknown last name) are:

    1. ZACHARY LEE PUCKETT.
    2. JOSHUA JEFFERY PUCKETT.
    3. BRYCE PUCKETT.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







AMY KRISTINE PUCKETT, daughter of MARY LOU SPRADLIN and CLYDE SPRADLIN.

    The children of AMY PUCKETT and (unknown) are:

    1. HALEY MARIE PUCKETT.
    2. HAGGIN RYAN PUCKETT.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







NORA ETTA SPRADLIN, daughter of LALLIE JACKSON and CLYDE SPRADLIN, married ROGER ALLEN GELBAUGH.

    The children of NORA SPRADLIN and ROGER GELBAUGH are:

    1. KELLY GELBAUGH.
    2. KEVIN ALLEN GELBAUGH, m. AMBER TITUS.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







EARL JACKSON, son of JOHN FRANKLIN JACKSON and OCIE STANLEY, was born September 14, 1926 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died May 12, 1997 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. He married EMMA GRACE JACKSON, daughter of BEN JACKSON and EMILY MARSHALL, December 31, 1948 in Warsaw, Koscuisko County, Indiana. She was born June 28, 1929 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died January 20, 2004 in Akron, Fulton County, Indiana.

    The children of EARL JACKSON and EMMA JACKSON are:

    1. BRENDA JACKSON, m. JERRY HONEYCUTT.
    2. RONNIE JACKSON, m. NANCY (unknown last name).
    3. GARRETT JACKSON, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).
    4. LINDA JACKSON. b. May 22, 1953, d. July 2, 1969, m. (unknown first name) PURVIS.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







BRENDA JACKSON, daughter of EARL JACKSON and EMMA GRACE JACKSON, married JERRY HONEYCUTT.

    The child of BRENDA JACKSON and JERRY HONEYCUTT is:

    1. JERRY MITCHELL HONEYCUTT.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







RONNIE JACKSON, son of EARL JACKSON and EMMA GRACE JACKSON, married NANCY (unknown last name).

    The children of RONNIE JACKSON and NANCY (unknown last name) are:

    1. EDDIE EARL JACKSON.
    2. RONNIE DALE JACKSON.
    3. DAWN JACKSON.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







GARRETT JACKSON, son of EARL JACKSON and EMMA GRACE JACKSON, married BARBARA (unknown last name).

    The children of GARRETT JACKSON and BARBARA (unknown last name) are:

    1. APRIL JACKSON.
    2. JAMIE JACKSON.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







LINDA JACKSON, daughter of EARL JACKSON and EMMA GRACE JACKSON, was born May 22, 1953, and died July 2, 1969. She married (unknown first name) PURVIS.

    The child of LINDA JACKSON and (unknown first name) PURVIS is:

    1. MARTIN SCOTT PURVIS, b. July 2, 1969, d. July 2, 1969.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







DESMOND JACKSON, son of JOHN FRANKLIN JACKSON and OCIE STANLEY, was born July 23, 1928 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died March 8, 2007 in Atwood, Koscuisko County, Indiana. He married MILDRED M. HALL, daughter of PAUL HALL and ALTA MULLETT, June 29, 1951 in Warsaw, Koscuisko County, Indiana.

Notes: Mildred M. Hall was the sister of Gingerette Hall, who married Ray Douglas Conley, son of John Benjamin Conley and Lona Baldridge.

    The children of DESMOND JACKSON and MILDRED HALL are:

    1. MICHAEL DESMOND JACKSON, m. MELODY WHITEHEAD.
    2. RICKEY DEAN JACKSON, m. JOE ELLEN BOGGS.
    3. TONYA LYNN JACKSON, m. GEORGE RANDALL WOODLING.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer and other sources)







RICKEY DEAN JACKSON, son of DESMOND JACKSON and MILDRED M. HALL, married JOE ELLEN BOGGS.

    The children of RICKEY JACKSON and JOE BOGGS are:

    1. HOLLY BETH JACKSON.
    2. CHRISTY JOE JACKSON.
    3. NICHOLAS DEAN JACKSON.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







TONYA LYNN JACKSON, daughter of DESMOND JACKSON and MILDRED M. HALL, married GEORGE RANDALL WOODLING.

    The children of TONYA JACKSON and GEORGE WOODLING are:

    1. KEIGAN JACKSON WOODLING.
    2. DAYLON MICHAEL WOODLING.

    (This information comes from Theresa Jackson Speer)







LOUSINA BAYES, daughter of TALITHA KATHERINE FAIRCHILD and JAMES JACKSON BAYES, was born July 21, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 28, 1978 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES HENRY FAIRCHILD, son of CYNTHIA ELLEN HITCHCOCK and ANDREW MARTIN FAIRCHILD, about 1905. He was born August 21, 1885 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 10, 1941 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When James H. Fairchild'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 miller, that his closest relative was Sina Fairchild of Oil Springs, and that he was born August 21, 1885. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to her obituary, Lou Bayes Fairchild, daughter of J. J. and Catherine Fairchild Bayes, was born July 21, 1885 in Johnson County, died June 28, 1978 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Fairchild, in 1941. She was survived by 3 sons, Delbert Fairchild (of Oil Springs), Doug Fairchild (Oil Springs), and Wayne Fairchild (Olive Hill); 1 brother, Moody Bayes (Catlettsburg); 3 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Long (Fairborn, Ohio), Mrs. Dewey Conley (Fairborn), and Mrs. Julia Salyer (Flat Gap); 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sina Fairchild was born July 21, 1885, and died in June of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, James Henry Fairchild died October 10, 1941 in West Prestonsburg from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Volga, Johnson County, his birth date as August 21, 1885, his marital status as married, his wife as Sina Davis Fairchild, his occupation as Sawyer-Farmer, his parents as Andrew Martin Fairchild (b. Johnson County) and Cynthia Fairchild (b. Volga, Johnson County), and the informant as William Fairchild of Richmondale, Ohio.

According to his obituary, "James H. Fairchild, 56 years old, Oil Springs, died at the Daniel Hospital, Prestonsburg Friday night, October 10, following a second paralytic stroke. Mr. Fairchild had been a hard working man all his life. He had been engaged in farming, sawmilling, smithing, wheat-thrashing and other toil. He suffered a stroke some four months ago, according to Guy W. Preston, undertaker, of the Preston Funeral Home which prepared the body for burial. Then a second stroke followed about a week before his death. Mr. Fairchild lived two miles below Oil Springs on Little Paint creek. Besides his wife Mrs. Sina Bays Fairchild, he is survived by two brothers, Nim Fairchild and William Fairchild of Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Van Hoose, Fullerton, Ky., and Mrs. Emma Bowlin [Emily Baldwin], Oil Springs, and the following children; Sons, Delbert, Orville, Wayne, and Douglas, of Oil Springs, and a daughter, Mrs. Murrill Baldwin, Oil Springs. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday by Reverends Guy W. Preston, John Collins and Harry Salyer. Burial was in the family cemetery at Oil Springs. Paintsville Herald Thursday 10-16-1941" (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James H. Fairchild died October 10, 1941 in Floyd County at the age of 56.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), J. H. Farchild is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Liusina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 25), Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Orville (son, bornin Kentucky, age 4 months [hard to read].

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 39 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), James H. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lousina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Delbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Orville (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Merlie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Douglas H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), James H. Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a sawyer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lusina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 44), Delbert (son, single, laborer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, age 23), Orville (son, single, laborer in a sawmill, born in Kentucky, age 20), Merlie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Douglass (son, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to Lousina's brother, Moody.

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Jimmie Fairchild is listed as the head of the household for house #355, 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 54 years old. Also listed is Sina (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 54).

    The children of SINA BAYES and JAMES FAIRCHILD are:

    1. DELBERT FAIRCHILD, b. May 12, 1906, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 13, 1997, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MERLE CONLEY, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CONLEY and DORA MEADE.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Delbert Fairchild (age 90), son of James Henry and Lou Sina Bayes Fairchild, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born May 12, 1906 in Johnson County, died February 13, 1997 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by both parents; and his wife, Merle Conley Fairchild. He was survived by 1 son, David R. Fairchild (of Oil Springs); 2 daughters, Linda F. Castle (Sitka, Kentucky) and Vivian Fairchild (Oil Springs); 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. ORVILLE FAIRCHILD, b. December 7, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 30, 1974, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EDITH (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to his obituary, Orville Fairchild (age 64), son of the late James H. Fairchild and Mrs. Sina Bayes Fairchild, was born a retired maintenance foreman with Union Fork and Hoe Company and a resident of Oil Springs at the time of his death. He was born December 7, 1909 in Johnson County, died October 30, 1974 in a Lexington hospital, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Edith Fairchild; 3 daughters, Mrs. Garnett Anderson (of Oil Springs), Mrs. Loretta Molnar (Delaware, Ohio), and Mrs. Janice Fairchild (Oil Springs); 3 brothers, Delbert Fairchild (Oil Springs), Doug Fairchild (Oil Springs), and Wayne Fairchild (Olive Hill); 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. WAYNE FAIRCHILD, b. 1915, Kentucky.
    4. DOUGLAS HAIG FAIRCHILD, b. August 30, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1984, East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MABEL RUTH LEMASTER.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Douglas Fairchild (age 67), son of James H. and Losina Bayer Fairchild, was a retired diesel mechanic. He was born August 30, 1917 in Johnson County, died September 14, 1984 at home in East Point, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Lemaster Fairchild; 2 sons, John W. Fairchild (of Van Lear) and Jim Fairchild (Prestonsburg); 1 daughter, Alice Rowe (Abbott, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Delbert Fairchild (Oil Springs) and Wayne Fairchild (Olive Hill); and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to his obituary, John Wayne Fairchild (age 66), son of the late Douglas Haig Fairchild and Mabel Ruth Lemaster, was owner of a wrecker service and a resident Van Lear at the time of his death. He was born October 29, 1940 in Johnson County, died July 29, 2007 in Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by 1 brother, Eddie Arnold Fairchild. He was survived by 1 son, John Wayne Fairchild II (of Van Lear); 1 brother, James Bates Fairchild; 1 sister, Alice Faye Rowe (Prestonsburg); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. MURLIE M. FAIRCHILD, b. February 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 21, 1973, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. EULIS BALDWIN.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Murlie Fairchild Baldwin (age 60), daughter of James and Sina Bayes Fairchild, was born in February of 1912 in Johnson County, died February 21, 1973 in a hospital in Louisa after a short illness, and was buried in Litteral Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her mother; her husband, Eulis Baldwin; 2 sons, Darvin Baldwin (of Oil Springs) and James Baldwin (Oil Springs), 3 daughters, Mrs. Gladys Blanton (Win, Kentucky), Mrs. Mary Lou Blair (Oil Springs), and Mrs. Shelby Jean Lemaster (Enon, Ohio); and 4 brothers, Delbert, Orville, and Doug Fairchild (all of Oil Springs), and Wayne Fairchild (Olive Hill). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







FLOYD BLANTON, son of SAMUEL BLANTON and JULIA ANN RIGSBY, was born June 1, 1881 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died January 4, 1912 in Newcomb, Elliott County, Kentucky, and is buried in the C. C. Ison Cemetery in Burke, Elliott County, Kentucky. He married LAURA ISON, daughter of ELLIOTT ISON and IRENA STEPHENS, about 1908. She was born about 1891 in Kentucky. Laura Isom Blanton married (2) EDWARD STEPHENS, son of WILLIAM H. STEPHENS and CHARITY TERRY. He was born about 1885 in Kentucky.

Notes: Floyd Blanton was listed as being born in June of 1881 on the 1900 census, and June 1, 1883 on his death certificate.

According to her sister Rosey Ison Gilliam's death certificate, their parents were Elliott Ison (b. Elliott County, Kentucky) and Reney Stephens (b. Elliott County, Kentucky). Reney's last name has also been reported to be Stevens.

According to his death certificate, Floyd Blanton died January 4, 1912 in "Newcombe" from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as June 1, 1883, his marital status as married, his parents as Sam Blanton (b. Johnson County) and Julia A. Rigsby (b. Lawrence County), and the informant as Sam Blanton of Burke, Kentucky.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 19 (Little Fork) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Reany Ison is listed as the head of the household for house #41, she's a farmer, widowed, born in May of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, and she's 38 years old. Also listed are Jona (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, ag 18), Hannah (daughter, born in May of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Della (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Lawrey (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Walker (son, born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Grettie (daughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 36 (Precinct 3) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Floyd Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year 6 months, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Samuel (father, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 29 years, age 62).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 75 (Newcomb) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Laura is found living with her 2nd husband. Edward Stevins is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Lara Stevins (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Jocie Stevins (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Glenn Blanton (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Clyde Stevins (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lula Stevins (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Charitie Stevins (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and Ula Stevins (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 32-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Edward Stephens is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 39), Gleen (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charity B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Eulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lucy F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

    The child of FLOYD BLANTON and LAURA ISON is:

    1. GLENN ARNOLD BLANTON, b. 1910, Kentucky.







DELIA BLANTON, daughter of SAMUEL BLANTON and JULIA ANN RIGSBY, was born in November of 1886 in Kentucky. She married GROVER CLEVELAND MOORE, son of WICKLIFF MOORE and ARMINA MOSLEY, about 1905. He was born June 21, 1885 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Cleveland Moore's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Wick Moore of Sacredwind, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Dealie Moore of Sacredwind, and that he was born June 21, 1885. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had black eyes and black hair.

When Grover Cleveland Moore's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Ross County, Ohio, he stated that he was living in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, that the person who would always know his address was Willard Burgess of Bainbridge (who was also Cleve's employer), and that he was born June 21, 1885 in Lawrence County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 145 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a ruddy complexion.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 72 (Swetnam) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Wickliff Moor is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in 1853 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 25 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Armina (wife, born in Novemer of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 43), Luanna (daughter, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Ellen (daughter, born in November of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Cleveland (son, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Rebecca (daughter, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Etha (daughter, born in August of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Morrison (son, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and William H. (son, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 127 (Madison) in Highland County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1910), Cleve More is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a laborer in a pad factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Delhia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Curtis (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 9 months), Delia (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Samuel Blanton (father-in-law, laborer in a pad factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, age 60), Julia Blanton (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living [mistake], age 54), Deba Blanton (sister-in-law, laborer in a pad factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Donald [Dona] Blanton (brother-in-law [mistake], laborer in a pad factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Gobell Blanton (brother-in-law, born in Ohio [mistake], parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 135 (Swetnam) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), Cleveland Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Delia (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in the United States, age 32), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Kelsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months). They are living next to Cleve's parents.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 45-11 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Cleveland Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Dealie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 44), Kelsie (son, farm laborer, born in Ohio, age 18), Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Woodroe (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Garldaine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), John H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Alice A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Joy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

    The children of DELIA BLANTON and CLEVE MOORE are:

    1. CURTIS MOORE, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    2. DELIA MOORE, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. KELSIE MOORE, b. 1912, Kentucky.
    4. JESSIE MOORE, b. 1913, Kentucky.
    5. JULIA MOORE, b. 1915, Kentucky.
      Notes: In 1930 Julia is found living with her aunt and uncle, Dona and Edward Grate.
    6. HARRY MOORE, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    7. MARTHA MOORE, b. 1918, Kentucky.
    8. WOODROW MOORE, b. 1919, Kentucky.
    9. GERALDINE MOORE, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    10. JOHN H. MOORE, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    11. ALICE A. MOORE, b. 1927, Kentucky.
    12. JOY MOORE, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    13. JACK MOORE, b. 1930, Kentucky.







DONA BLANTON, daughter of SAMUEL BLANTON and JULIA ANN RIGSBY, was born in April 23, 1896 in Kentucky, and died July 6, 1994 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio. She married EDWARD THEODORE GRATE, son of CORNELIUS AUSTIN GRATE and MELISSA OILER, about 1917. He was born January 9, 1897 in Meigs County, Ohio, and died March 4, 1987 in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio.

Notes: When Edward Theodore Grate's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Highland County, Ohio, he stated that his closest relative was Mrs. Dona Grate, and that he was born January 9, 1897 in Meigs County, Ohio.

When Edward Theodore Grate's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Ross County, Ohio, he stated that he was employed by American Pad & Textile Company in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, that his closest relative was Donna Grate of Frankfort, Ohio, and that he was born January 9, 1897 in Gallia County, Ohio. He was found to be 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed 150 pounds, and he had gray eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Donna Grate was born April 23, 1896, and died in July of 1994. Her last place of residence was in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dona Blanton Grate was born April 23, 1896 in Kentucky, and died July 6, 1994 in Greenfield Area Medical Center in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, at the age of 98. Her father's surname is listed as Blanton, her mother's maiden name as Rigsby, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edward Grate was born January 9, 1897, and died in March of 1987. His last place of residence was in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edward T. Grate died March 4, 1987 in Greenfield Area Medical Center in Greenfield, Highland County, Ohio, at the age of 90.

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 48 (Salem) in Meigs County, Ohio (dated June 5, 1900), Cornelius Grate is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farm laborer, born in April of 1856 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 6 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lissie (wife, born in July of 1874 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 6 years, she's given birth go 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Fredric J. (son, born in April of 1895 in Ohio, age 5), Eddie T. (son, born in January of 1897 in Ohio, age 3), and Florance V. (daughter, born in February of 1899 in Ohio, age 1).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 96 (Madison) in Highland County, Ohio (dated January 12, 1920), Edward Grate is listed as the head of the household for house #269, he's a laborer in a pad factory, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Dona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Darlena (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2 years 1 month), and Darris (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11 months).

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 36-16 (Greenfield) in Highland County, Ohio (dated May 9, 1930), Edward Grate is listed as the head of the household for house #615, he's a dyer in a pad factory, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 21, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 34), Darlene (daughter, born in Ohio, age 12), Doris (daughter, born in Ohio, age 10), Esther (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Margerie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 years 8 months), and Julia Moore (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The children of DONA BLANTON and EDWARD GRATE are:

    1. DARLENE GRATE, b. 1917, Ohio.
    2. DORIS GRATE, b. 1919, Ohio.
    3. MARGERIE GRATE, b. 1925, Ohio.







NELLIE CONLEY, daughter of LEANDER CONLEY and LAURA JANE LYONS, was born December 17, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 6, 1978 in Lowmansville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oakley Castle Cemetery in Lowmansville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WALTER SKAGGS, son of WILLIS SKAGGS and MARGARET DEBOARD. He was born June 9, 1913 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, died December 27, 1979 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oakley Castle Cemetery in Lowmansville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her obituary, Nellie Conley Skaggs (age 60), daughter of Leander and Laura Lyons Conley and a resident of Lowmansville, was born December 17, 1917 in Johnson County, died June 6, 1978, and was buried in Oakley Castle Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Walter Skaggs; 3 sons, Carl Skaggs (of Columbus, Ohio), Ron Skaggs (Columbus), and Cliff Skaggs (Hillard, Ohio); 2 brothers, Burns Conley (Columbus) and Rudolf Conley (Columbus); and 4 sisters, Shirley Sparks (Lowmansville), Judy Skaggs (Reynoldsburg), Mary Johnson (Columbus), and Alma Davis (Columbus). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Rev. Walter Skaggs (age 66), son of Willis and Margaret Deboard Skaggs, was a retired employee of Marble Cliff Quaries and a resident of Lowmansville at the time of his death. He was born June 9, 1913 in Lawrence County, died December 27, 1979 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Oakley Castle Cemetery in Lowmansville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Conley Skaggs, in 1978. He was survived by 3 sons, Carl Skaggs (of Westerville, Ohio), Ron Skaggs (Columbus, Ohio), and Clifford (Columbus); 1 brother, Van Skaggs (Lowmansville); and 2 sisters, Arvelua Ward (Lowmansville), and Sylvia Chandler (Lowmansville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter Skaggs died December 27, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 66. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 30 of the 1940 census for District 64-5 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Walter Skaggs is listed as the head of the household for house #261, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Nellie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, 4th grade education, age 22), Carl G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

    The children of NELLIE CONLEY and WALTER SKAGGS are:

    1. CARL G. SKAGGS, b. 1934, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl J. Skaggs was born in Lawrence County to Nellie Conley.
    2. CECIL E. SKAGGS, b. April 5, 1937, Lowmansville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, d. July 31, 1938, Gambill, Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil E. Scaggs was born April 5, 1937 in Lawrence County to Nellie Conley.
      According to his death certificate, Cecil E. Scaggs died July 31, 1938 in Gambill, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from cholera infantum. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lowmansville, Kentucky, his birth date as April 5, 1937, his parents as Walter Scaggs (b. Lowmansville) and Nillie Conley (b. Lowmansville), the informant as Van Scaggs, and the burial place as Scaggs Cemetery.
    3. RON SKAGGS, b. 1939, Kentucky.
    4. CLIFFORD W. SKAGGS, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clifford W. Scaggs was born in Lawrence County to Nellie Conley.







LAURA BLANTON, daughter of SARAH J. CONLEY and GARDNER BLANTON, was born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. She married WILLIAM ADAMS, son of JOHN ADAMS and BETHANY RISNER, February 4, 1897 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born August 24, 1871 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 5, 1942 in Bays, Breathitt County, Kentucky, and is born in Holbrook Cemetery.

Notes: William Adams was the brother of Mary Ann Adams, Greenville Adams, and Sarah Adams. His 2nd wife could have been Elizabeth A. McCarty Conley.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Willie Adams married Laura Blanton on February 4, 1897 in Magoffin County. The witnesses were Taylor Pace and Ginger Conley, and the minister was John Prater.

According to his death certificate, Wylie Adams died February 5, 1942 in Bays, Breathitt County, Kentucky, from chronic rheumatism and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as August 24, 1871, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, his parents as John Adams (b. Salyersville) and Bethaney Risner (b. Swampton, Kentucky), and the burial place as Holbrook Cemetery.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 8 - State Road Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Bethany (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Greenville (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Atlanta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 58 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), William Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #504, he's a farmer, born in May of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Laura (wife, born in October of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she hasn't had any children, age 21). They're living next to William's sister, Sarah. his brother, Green, is living 2 houses away from Laura's parents.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Clara Adams is found living in the home of her grandparents. In 1900, Sarah Conley Blanton had 3 children living and in 1910 there are only two, meaning that Laura has died. Gardner Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Sarah I. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 51), and Clara Adams (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Gardenar Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 62), and Clara Adams (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The child of LAURA BLANTON and WILLIAM ADAMS is:

    1. CLARA ADAMS, b. May 7, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 4, 1990, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SMITH BLEVINS.







MILLARD BLANTON, son of SARAH J. CONLEY and GARDNER BLANTON, was born December 9, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 17, 1949 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married TELIA LITTERAL, daughter of MINYARD M. LITTERAL and MARY JANE ODLE, about 1903. She was born in October of 1884 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, "Rsey Blanton" was born February 11, 1913 in Magoffin County to Telie Letteral.

When Millard Blanton'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 Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Tela Blanton of Oil Springs, and that he was born December 9, 1882. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and brown (bald) hair.

According to his death certificate, Millard Blanton died September 17, 1949 in Lawrence County from asthma and pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as December 9, 1882, his marital status as married, his parents as Gardner Blanton and Sarah Conley, and the informant as Mrs. Millard Blanton.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Millard Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #157, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Telia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 23), Perlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lacy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), Millard Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Telea (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Grcie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lacie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Eathel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Georga (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months), and Bention (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months). Millard's parents are in house #68.

    The children of MILLARD BLANTON and TELIA LITTERAL are:

    1. PEARLIE BLANTON, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    2. GRACIE BLANTON, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    3. LACY BLANTON, b. 1906, Kentucky.
      Notes: Gracie and Lacy Blanton were twins.
    4. ETHEL BLANTON, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    5. HAZEL BLANTON, b. 1912, Kentucky.
    6. BETHEL BLANTON, b. 1913, Kentucky.
    7. GEORGIA BLANTON, b. May 8, 1915, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgie Blanton was born May 8, 1915 in Magoffin County to Felie Litteral.
    8. JESSIE BLANTON, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    9. BENTON BLANTON, b. September 2, 1919, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bennie Blanton was born September 2, 1919 in Magoffin County to Telia Litteral.







JOHN KEATON CANTRELL, son of PEGGY CONLEY and ELIJAH CANTRELL, was born about 1798 in North Carolina, and died in January of 1860 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He married MARGARET "PEGGY" SMITH on January 25, 1820 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born about 1801 in Virginia, and died after 1880.

Notes: John Cantrell couldn't be found in the 1860 census and reportedly died in January of 1860.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Cantrill married Peggy Smith on January 25, 1820 in Floyd County. The minister was William J. Mayo, M. G.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that John Keaton Cantrell was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Relief, Morgan County, Kentucky, although no headstone photos are provided. Another site with transcriptions and photos of the people buried in this cemetery doesn't include John.

According to 1860 Morgan County, Kentucky, death records, John Cantril (b. North Carolina) died in January of 1860 at the age of 62 from cancer, which he had had for 15 years.

On page 32 of the 1820 census for Floyd County, Kentucky, John Cantrall is listed as the head of his household. In this house are 1 male and 1 female, both between 16 and 26 years old.

On page 41 of the 1830 census for Floyd County, Kentucky, John Cantrill is listed as the head of his household. In this house are 1 male under 5 years old, 1 male between 5 and 10, 1 male between 20 and 30, 1 female under 5, 2 females between 5 and 10, and 1 female between 20 and 30.

On page 27 of the 1840 census for Morgan County, Kentucky, John Cantrell is listed as the head of his household. In this house are 2 males under 5 years old, 1 male between 5 and 10, 1 male between 10 and 15, 1 male between 40 and 50, 2 females between 5 and 10, 1 female between 10 and 15, 2 females between 15 and 20, and 1 female between 40 and 50. They are living next to an Elijah Cantrell, who's between 20 and 30 years old.

On page 81 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 31, 1850), John Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #523, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Margarett (born in Virginia, age 49), Cale (born in Kentucky, age 18), Frances (born in Kentucky, age 15), James (born in Kentucky, age 11), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Julian (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 60 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 13, 1860), Peggy Cantrell is listed as the head of the household for house #367, she's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and she's 60 years old. Also listed are James (born in Kentucky, age 20), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarrah (born in Kentucky, age 14), Julia (born in Kentucky, age 13), and Fanny (born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to daughter Katherine.

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), Peggy is found living in the home of her daughter. Elijah Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, age 31), John M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Benjamin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sadia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Margaret Cantrell (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 87).

    The children of JOHN CANTRELL and PEGGY SMITH are:

    1. MARY CANTRELL, b. 1822, Kentucky, d. 1863, m. ISAAC GILLUM.
    2. HENRY CANTRELL, b. January 25, 1823, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 20, 1892, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. FRANCES "FANNY" FAIRCHILD.
    3. CATHERINE CANTRELL, b. May 1831, Paint Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD LEMASTER.
    4. KALA CANTRELL, b. 1832, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 1869, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOHN SMITH.
    5. JOHN KEATON CANTRELL, b. June 1830, Paint Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. after 1910, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH SALYER.
    6. FRANCES J. "FRANKIE" CANTRELL, b. 1835, Kentucky, d. before 1900, m. MILES MONTGOMERY.
    7. JAMES CANTRELL, b. December 1839, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. after 1900, m. REBECCA RISNER.
    8. ELIZABETH CANTRELL, b. May 22, 1844, Kentucky, d. November 3, 1908, buried in White Oak Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (1) SAMUEL BURKE, m. (2) THOMAS A. MONTGOMERY.
    9. SARAH CANTRELL, b. July 14, 1846, Kentucky, d. August 13, 1908, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ELIJAH SMITH.
    10. JULIA ANN CANTRELL, b. March 1849, Kentucky, d. before 1919, Kentucky, m. STEPHEN HOWARD.
    11. FRANCES "FANNY" CANTRELL, b. February 1853, Kentucky, d. after 1920, m. JOHN H. HOWARD.

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







CATHERINE CANTRELL, daughter of JOHN KEATON CANTRELL and MARGARET "PEGGY" SMITH, was born in May of 1831 in Paint Creek, Morgan County, Kentucky. She married RICHARD LEMASTER, son of LANCASTER LEMASTER and RACHEL PHILLIPS, February 21, 1848 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born about 1830 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died May 15, 1864 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.

Notes: Richard Lemaster was a private in the U.S. Army in the Civil War. According to a report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky, he enlisted in Company K, Kentucky 45th Infantry Regiment on November 24, 1863 in Louisa, [Lawrence County] Kentucky, and he didn't survive the war. He reportedly died May 15, 1864 in the same company that he enlisted in.

Catharine Lemaster filed for a Civil War pension on January 9, 1866.

Catherine Cantrell Lemaster reportedly died January 11, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Catherine Cantrell married Richard Lemasater on February 21, 1848 in Morgan County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Richard Lemaster was buried in Lexington National Cemetery in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.

On page 81 of the 1850 census for Morgan County, Kentucky (dated August 31, 1850), Richard Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #525, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Catharine (born in Kentucky, age 23), and Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 1). Catherine's parents are in house #523.

On pages 60 & 61 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 13, 1860), Richard Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #368, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Katherine (born in Kentucky, age 30), Benjamin (born in Kentucky, age 10), John (born in Kentucky, age 8), Kala (born in Kentucky, age 7), Peggy (born in Kentucky, age 3), and James (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated July 9, 1870), Catharine Lemaster is listed as the head of the household, she's born in Kentucky, and 37 years old. Also listed are John (born in Kentucky, age 18), Cahala (born in Kentucky, age 16), Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 12), James (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 6). Son Benjamin is living in house #38.

On page 13 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Paint) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Catharine S. [could be Sr.] Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #268, she's keeping house, marital status is blank, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Tennessee, and she's 48 years old. Also listed is Sarah (daughter, widowed [probably an error and meant for the box for her mother's marital status] born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16). Sarah is listed as being phthisic, which could be tuberculosis or asthma. Son John is in house #267 and son Benjamin is in house #284.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Catherine is found living in the home of a granddaughter. Dave Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a farmer, born in February of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Sarah V. (wife, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 15), Catherine Lemaster (grandmother, widowed, born in May of 1821 [1831] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 79), and Sarah "(B)" [bedridden?] (aunt, single, born in April of 1864 in Kentucky, age 36). Daughter Kala is in house #14 and son John is in house #17. Sarah Johnson was the daughter of son John.

    The children of CATHERINE CANTRELL and RICHARD LEMASTER are:

    1. BENJAMIN F. LEMASTER, b. December 1849, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. April 15, 1912, Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Mima, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. SARAH EMILY "EMILY" SMITH.
    2. JOHN LEMASTER, b. 1852, Kentucky, d. October 23, 1932, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. MINERVA FRANCES "MIMA" SMITH.
    3. KALA LEMASTER, b. May 1853, Kentucky, d. after 1900, m. JOHN MONTGOMERY.
    4. MARGARET "PEGGY" LEMASTER, b. July 1856, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. 1918, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JOHN WESLEY "WESLEY" ROSEBERRY.
    5. JAMES LEMASTER, b. April 1860, Kentucky, d. before December 1926, m. CHRISTINA KEETON.
    6. SARAH LEMASTER, b. April 1864, Kentucky, d. August 4, 1919, Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Sarah Lemaster is found living with her sister Peggy in 1910.
      According to her death certificate, Sarah Lemaster died August 4, 1919 in Paint, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Had no physician Said Tuberculosis." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as unknown, her marital status as single, her occupation as "Idiott," her father as Richard Lemaster (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Cantrell, the informant as Joseph Lemaster of Relief, Kentucky, and the burial place as George Blanton Cemetery.







KALA LEMASTER, daughter of CATHERINE CANTRELL and RICHARD LEMASTER, was born in May of 1853 in Kentucky, and died after 1900. She married JOHN MONTGOMERY, son of FRANCIS J. "FRANKIE" CANTRELL and MILES MONTGOMERY, January 15, 1872 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was born January 17, 1852 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died before 1900.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, John Montgomery was born January 17, 1852 in Morgan County to Miles Montgomery and Francis Cantrel.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Caley Lemaster married John Montgomery on January 15, 1872 in Morgan County.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Miles Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in December of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Caley (wife, born in April of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Minnia F. (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Clark (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Kennel (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months), Cale Montgomery (mother, widowed, born in May of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Minta B. Montgomery (sister, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Guitan Montgomery (nephew, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9). Kala's mother is in house #19.

    The children of KALA LEMASTER and JOHN MONTGOMERY are:

    1. CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, b. 1872, Kentucky, d. September 8, 1946, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) NEWELL CHAPMAN "CHAT" MONTGOMERY, m. (2) ODAM TACKETT, m. (3) MARTIN COLLINS.
    2. MILES BUNK "BUNK" MONTGOMERY, b. October 20, 1873, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 23, 1920, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Bloomington, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. CALLIE SKAGGS.
    3. MINTIE BELLE MONTGOMERY, b. March 1891, Kentucky, d. June 1962, buried in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) MOSES HOWARD, m. (2) HENRY ADAMS.







MILES BUNK "BUNK" MONTGOMERY, son of KALA LEMASTER and JOHN MONTGOMERY, was born October 20, 1873 in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 15, 1941 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and was buried in Head of Coon Creek Cemetery in Coon Creek, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married CALLIE SKAGGS on July 25, 1892 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born February 14, 1876 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died December 28, 1961 in Pike County, Ohio, and was buried in Head of Coon Creek Cemetery in Coon Creek, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Callie Skaggs was reportedly daughter of Arthur Skaggs and Lucinda Riggsby, and the sister of Sarah Skaggs, Cora Roberta Skaggs, Dicie Skaggs, and Dockie S. Skaggs. Callie's not in the 1880 census with that family, and the only thing that could be found to indicate that she was in that family is her obituary found on findagrave.com.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Bunk Montgomery married Caley Skaggs on July 25, 1892 in Magoffin County at the home of John Montgomery. The witnesses were Leck Montgomery and Thomas Montgomery, and the minister was Thomas Howard.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of Callie's headstone shows that Miles Bunk Montgomery was buried in Howard Family Cemetery in Bloomington, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and Callie Skaggs Montgomery lived from 1876 to 1961, and was buried in the same cemetery. Howard Family Cemetery is also known as Head of Coon Creek Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, M. B. Montgomery died November 15, 1941 in Flatfork, Magoffin County from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 20, 1873, his marital status as married, and his parents as John Montgomery (b. Kentucky) and Kale Lemasters (b. Kentucky).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, M. B. Montgomery died November 15, 1941 in Magoffin County at the age of 68.

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com:

Callie Skaggs Montgomery was born Feb 14, 1876. She was the daughter of Arthur and Cindia Rigsby Skaggs. She departed this life Dec 28, 1961 at the age of 85 yrs., 10 mo, and 14 days.
She was united in marriage to M. B. Montgomery. To this union was born 8 children. Her husband and 2 sons having preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss 3 sons and 3 daughters. Mrs. Minnie Montgomery, Clark Montgomery, John Montgomery, Mrs. Vennie Rigsby, Mrs. Eartha Jenkins, Elder Harlin Montgomery, and one brother, Dockie Skaggs and also 45 grandchildren, 75 great grandchildren.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Callie Montgomery was born about 1873 and died December 28, 1961 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County, at the age of 88. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Miles Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in December of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Caley (wife, born in April of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Minnia F. [Minnie] (daughter, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Clark (son, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Kennel (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months), Cale Montgomery (mother, widowed, born in May of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), Minta B. Montgomery (sister, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Guitan Montgomery (nephew, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9). Callie's parents are living in house #243, next to Miles uncle, Lee Montgomery.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1910), Miles B. Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Caley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 28), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Clark (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Kindel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Johne [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Venie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 72 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Miles B. Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Calley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Clark (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Vinnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Earthie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Harlen (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Bunk Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Vinie (daughter, divorced, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 22), Eartha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Harlan (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Evie Montgomery (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month), and Thelma Montgomery (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months). Eva and Thelma are daughter Vennie's children.

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 77-4B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Miles Montgomery is listed as the head of the household for house #118, 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 66 years old. Also listed are Callie (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 64), Eva M. Montgomery (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 14), and Thelma Montgomery (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 12). They are living next to son Harlan.

    The children of BUNK MONTGOMERY and CALLIE SKAGGS are:

    1. MINNIE F. MONTGOMERY, b. September 4, 1893, Kentucky, d. December 4, 1975, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Pike County, Ohio, m. CHARLES R. MONTGOMERY.
    2. CLARK MONTGOMERY, b. July 23, 1896, Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 22, 1971, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. PEARLIE RIGSBY.
    3. KINDELL MONTGOMERY, b. November 15, 1899, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1918, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: When Kendall Montgomery Jr.'s World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for M. B. Montgomery in Wheelersburg, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was M. B. Montgomery, and that he was born November 15, 1897. He was found to be short and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.
      According to his death certificate, Kindell Montgomery died October 28, 1918 in Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as November 15, 1899, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as M. B. Montgomery (b. Magoffin County) and Callie Skeggs (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Gillam Graveyard.
    4. JOHN MONTGOMERY, b. June 13, 1903, Lacey, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 13, 1987, Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Pike County, Ohio, m. FLORA ALICE RIGSBY.
    5. VENNIE MONTGOMERY, b. June 28, 1906, Kentucky, d. July 23, 1972, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, m. (1) CLAYTON MONTGOMERY, m. (2) DEWEY P. RIGSBY.
    6. EARTHA MAY MONTGOMERY, b. May 17, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 30, 1996, Marion, Marion County, Ohio, met ISHMAEL MONTGOMERY, m. MELVIN JENKINS.
    7. HARLAN JAY MONTGOMERY, b. July 12, 1915, Kentucky, d. April 20, 1981, Pike County, Ohio, m. MAZIE MONTGOMERY.
    8. GARLAND MONTGOMERY, b. June 25, 1919, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 25, 1919, Flat Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Gilliam Cemetery, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Garland Montgomery was born June 25, 1919 in Magoffin County to Callie Scaggs.
      According to his death certificate, Garlin Montgomery was stillborn on June 25, 1919 in Flat Fork. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Bunk Montgomery (b. Kentucky) and Callie Skaggs (b. Magoffin County), and the informant as Charley Montgomery of Wheelersburg, Kentucky.







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