MADGE MCKENZIE, daughter of DOCK MCKENZIE and MARY SPEARS, was born May 10, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 10, 1979 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and is buried in Stafford Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JULIUS L. JOHNSON, son of FRANK JOHNSON and MINNIE ALICE MCCLOUD. He was born February 5, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 1, 1955 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Frank Johnson (age 23) married Minnie Alice McCloud (age 16) on September 29, 1900 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Madge McKenzie Johnson (age 75), was born May 10, 1903 in Johnson County, died February 10, 1979 in Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, following an extended illness, and was buried in Stafford Cemetery in Hager Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Johnson. She was survived by 4 daughters, Peggy Blair (of Paintsville), Neva Lee DePalma (Chicago), Betty Woods (Columbus, Ohio), and Edelene Reed (Fort Lauderdale, Florida); 1 brother, Dallas McKenzie (Ashland); 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Madge Johnson was born May 10, 1903, and died in February of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

According to his obituary, Julius Johnson (age 52), son of Minnie McCloud Johnson and the late Frank Johnson, was a retired railroad engineer and a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky, for the 3 years prior to his death. He was born February 5, 1902 in Johnson County, died January 1, 1955 at home after suffering a heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill. Besides his mother, he was survived by his wife, Madge McKenzie Johnson; 4 daughters, Mrs. Neva Lee DePalma (of Chicago, Illinois); Mrs. Betty Earl Wood (West Van Lear), Mrs. Noama Jean Blair (Dayton, Ohio), and Mrs. Vilma [sic] Edelene Reed (Cleveland, Ohio); 1 brother, Ervin Johnson (Hager Hill); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Maudie Salyers (Hager Hill) and Mrs. G. B. Preston (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julius L. Johnson died January 1, 1955 in Johnson County at the age of 52. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Frank Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a corn farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Laudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Frank Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #213, he's a watchman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Julius (son, watchman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 17), Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Irvine [Ervin] (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Julius Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #240, he's a steam railroad engineer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), Nevalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Betty E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), Naoma J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Velma A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months). Julius' parents are in house #238.

The children of MADGE MCKENZIE and JULIUS JOHNSON are:
1. NEVA LEE JOHNSON, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DEPALMA.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Neva L. Johnson was born in Johnson County to Madge McKenzie.
2. BETTY EARL JOHNSON, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WOODS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty E. Johnson was born in Johnson County to Madge McKenzie.
3. NAOMI JEAN JOHNSON, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Naomi J. Johnson was born in Johnson County to Madge McKenzie.
4. VELMA EDELENE JOHNSON, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) REED.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velma E. Johnson was born in Johnson County to Madge McKinzie.

LORAN CHARLES LEMASTER, son of FLOTELLA F. WHEELER and LEO FRANK LEMASTER, was born July 6, 1910 in Illinois, died January 21, 1981 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sparks Cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married EDNA EARL MCKENZIE, daughter of DOCK MCKENZIE and MARY SPEARS. She was born February 22, 1907 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 13, 1974 in Ashland, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to World War II Army enlistment records, Loran C. Lemaster was born in 1910 in Illinois, and enlisted on March 5, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. He was living in Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time. His marital status is listed as "separated, without dependents."

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Loran C. Lemaster lived from July 6, 1910 to January 21, 1981, and was buried in Marvin Sparks Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Loran Charles Lemaster (age 70), son of Leo and Flo Wheeler Lemaster and a resident of Wheelersburg, was born July 6, 1910 in Illinois, died January 21, 1981 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Sparks Cemetery in Blaine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earl McKenzie Lemaster. He was survived by 2 brothers, Leroy Lemaster (of Lexington) and Francis Lemaster (Richmond, Virginia); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Forrest (Ruth) Lemaster (Jackson, Ohio), Mrs. Mitchel (Neva) Caudill (Paintsville), and Mrs. Tom (Wilma Jane) Baker (Versailles, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Loran Lemaster was born July 6, 1910, and died in January of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laron [sic] C. Lemaster died January 21, 1981 in Fayette County at the age of 70. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Edna Earl McKenzie Lemasters (age 67), daughter of the late Dock and Mary Spears McKenzie, was a retired Johnson County school teacher, and a resident of Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born February 22, 1907 in Johnson County, died May 13, 1974 in Ashland, and was buried in the family cemetery in Hager Hill. She was survived by her husband, Loran Lemasters; 1 brother, Dallas McKenzie (of Ashland); 1 sister, Mrs. Madge Johnson (Paintsville); and 10 nieces and nephews. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edna E. Lemasters died May 13, 1974 in Boyd County at the age of 67. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 38 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (undated), Loran Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #332, he's an attendant at a gas station, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Edna E. (wife, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2 years of college, age 32), Paul Lemaster (brother, single, truck driver, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), and Jenie Stapleton [hard to read] (male, single, truck driver, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 18).

DALLAS D. MCKENZIE, son of DOCK MCKENZIE and MARY SPEARS, was born September 7, 1920 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 19, 2012 in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married GITHA DOBSON, daughter of TROY DOBSON and ADA FUGATE. She was born September 26, 1921 in Knott County, Kentucky, and died February 26, 1911.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Addie Fugate Dobson died October 18, 1938 in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky, from pelvis cellulitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her age as 43 years 6 months 9 days, her marital status as married, her husband as Troy Dobson, her parents as Bryce Fugate (b. Kentucky) and Lula Draughan (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Troy Dobson of Hardburly, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dallas McKenzie was born September 7, 1920 in Johnson County to Mary Spears.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Getho Dobson was born September 26, 1921 in Knott County to Adda Dobson.

According to his obituary, Dallas D. McKenzie (age 91), son of the late Dock and Mary Spears McKenzie, was retired from C & O Railroad, and a resident of Wheelersburg, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born September 7, 1920 in Johnson County, died March 19, 2012 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Hospice Center, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Githa Dobson McKenzie, on February 26, 2011. He was survived by 5 sons, James (Jennifer) McKenzie (of Lexington, Kentucky), Gary (Becky) McKenzie (Roseville, California), David (Heidi) McKenzie (Wheelersburg), John (Vanessa) McKenzie (Richmond, Virginia), and Steve (Jennifer) McKenzie (Frankfort, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Marcia (Terry) Reaume (Carmel Valley, California); 9 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Githa McKenzie was born September 26, 1921, and died February 26, 2011. She received her Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Kentucky.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 97-17 (Hazard) in Perry County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Troy Dobson is listed as the head of the household for house #220, he's a loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ada (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Feeby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Githa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hermie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Pluma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), Jacqueline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Pearson Dobson (brother, single, loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27).

The children of DALLAS MCKENZIE and GITHA DOBSON are:
1. JAMES MCKENZIE, m. JENNIFER (unknown last name).
2. GARY MCKENZIE, m. BECKY (unknown last name).
3. DAVID MCKENZIE, m. HEIDI (unknown last name).
4. JOHN MCKENZIE, m. VANESSA (unknown last name).
5. STEVE MCKENZIE, m. JENNIFER (unknown last name).
6. MARCIA MCKENZIE, m. TERRY REAUME.

ROSELLA PELPHREY, daughter of NAOMA SALYER and ALEXANDER JEFFERSON PELPHREY, was born February 27, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN S. PELPHREY about 1903. He was born December 25, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Rosa Pelphrey can be found on page 290 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, Roselle Pelphrey was born February 27, 1876 in Johnson County to Jefferson Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Anna Salyer (b. Johnson County).

When John Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Rose Pelphrey, and that he was born December 25, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark hair.

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Naoma Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #59, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1836 in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living [mistake], and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Rosa (daughter, single, not working, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Jenny R. (daughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Obadiah Pelphrey (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 21), Mary F. Pelphrey (daughter, marriedborn in March of 1880 in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Nollas Pelphrey (granddaughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18 & 19, 1910), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Jennie Pelphrey (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Manda Pelphrey (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living close to Rose's family.

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20, 1920), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Jennie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sherman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dorthie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Rosia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 50), Sherman (son, single, laborer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 23), Charles (son, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), John S. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 60), Charles (son, single, truck driver for a beer company, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 26), and Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 17).

The children of ROSE PELPHREY and (unknown) are:
1. JENNIE R. PELPHREY, b. December 18, 1896, Kentucky, d. February 7, 1984, Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, m. WILLIAM SMITH "WILLIE" CONLEY.
2. MANDA PELPHREY, b. October 11, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 20, 1986, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OLIVER SPRADLIN.

The children of ROSE PELPHREY and JOHN PELPHREY are:
3. MALCOLM PELPHREY, b. October 4, 1904, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1964, Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CORA L. SPRADLIN.
4. JAMES PELPHREY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
5. SHERMAN PELPHREY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
6. DOROTHY PELPHREY, b. September 9, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 20, 1979, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) CURTIS LEE ARMS, m. (2) GEORGE NELSON.
   Notes: Dorothy's name is listed as Dorothy Conley in her brother Malcolm's obituary.
   According to her obituary, Dorothy Pelphrey Arms Nelson (age 69), daughter of John S. and Rose Pelphrey, was a resident of Prestonsburg at the time of her death. She was born September 9, 1909 in Johnson County, died March 20, 1979 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Curtis Arms on January 23, 1953, and George Nelson. She was survived by 3 daughters, Margaret Stamper (of Flatwoods), Polly Rose Conley (Oil Springs), and Helen Rice (Sitka); 2 brothers, Sherman Pelphrey (Copperston, West Virginia) and Charles Pelphrey (Nicholasville); 3 sisters, Jennie Conley (Mechanicsburg, Ohio), Folrence Espy (Dayton, Ohio), and Manda Spradlin (West Van Lear); 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dorothy Nelson died March 20, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 69. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.
7. CHARLES PELPHREY, b. November 22, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Nicholasville, Jessimine County, Kentucky, m. ALTA FAIRCHILD, daughter of LUCY HITCHCOCK and LEVI FAIRCHILD.
8. FLORENCE PELPHREY, b. 1920, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ESPY.

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

KESTERIA "KESSIE" SALYER, daughter of THOMAS J. SALYER and MELISSA ANN MCKENZIE, was born January 3, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 13, 1949 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married JOHN WILSON GRIFFITH, son of GEORGE GRIFFITH and (unknown), about 1902. He was born June 29, 1885 in Pike County, Kentucky, died September 14, 1950 in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky, and is buried in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Notes: When John Wilson Griffith's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Meta, Pike County, that his closest relative was Kissie Griffith of Meta, and that he was born June 29, 1885. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Kessie Salyers Griffith died March 13, 1949 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a cerebro vascular accident. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as January 3, 1878, her marital status as married, her parents as Thomas Salyers and Lissie Ann McKenzie, the informant as Mr. Griffith, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Kessie Griffith died March 13, 1949 in Boyd County at the age of 71. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, John Wilson Griffith died September 14, 1950 in Speers Hospital in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky, from cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Pike County, Kentucky, his birth date as June 29, 1889, his marital status as married, his occupation as some kind of mill worker, his father as George Griffith, his mother's maiden name as "not known," the informant as Ruth Griffith, and the burial place as Kenton County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John W. Griffith died September 14, 1950 in Campbell County at the age of 61. He was living in Ohio [possibly Ohio County, Kentucky] at the time of his death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 53 (Johns Creek) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John Griffey is listed as the head of the household for house #126, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Kesteria (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 29), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Bandy [or Baudy] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 120 (Upper John's Creek) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), John Jriffith [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Kessie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Cara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Odes (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Estal (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 10-6 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Kessie Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #21, she's a manager of a farm, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and she's 51 years old. Also listed are Ernest (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Otis (son, single, blacksmith, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Blanch (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

The children of KESSIE SALYER and JOHN GRIFFITH are:
1. CARRIE GRIFFITH, b. 1902, Kentucky.
2. ERNEST GRIFFITH, b. 1905, Kentucky.
3. LIDA GRIFFITH, b. 1907, Kentucky.
4. OTIS BANDY GRIFFITH, b. 1909, Kentucky.
5. IRA GRIFFITH, b. January 9, 1911, Floyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ira Griffith was born January 9, 1911 in Floyd County to Kessie Salyers.
6. ESTILL L. GRIFFITH, b. June 8, 1913, Pike County, Kentucky.. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Estill L. Griffith was born June 8, 1913 in Pike County to Kessie Selyer.
7. ESTA L. GRIFFITH, b. June 8, 1913, Pike County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Estill and Esta Griffith were twins.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Esta L. Griffith was born June 8, 1913 in Pike County to Kessie Salyer.
8. BLANCH GRIFFITH, b. 1920, Kentucky.

BEULAH CONLEY, daughter of ELECTIOUS HOWES "LECK" CONLEY and ELLENDER "ELLEN" SALYER, was born in January of 1888 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 22, 1919 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Salyersville Cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married BENJAMIN CLARENCE PATRICK, son of JOHN WESLEY PATRICK and ABIGAIL SALYER, July 1, 1904 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born December 16, 1883 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died February 14, 1963 in Fayette Balance, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio. Benjamin Patrick married (2) MAE LAURA STONE. She was born in 1891, died in 1966, and is buried in Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 520 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Benjamin Clarence Patrick was the brother of Gemma Patrick.

John Wesley Patrick was the brother of Lucretia Patrick and Artimissa Patrick.

On her death certificate, Beulah's birth date is February 22, 1899. This is an error as she is 12 years old and born in January of 1888 in the 1900 census.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willis J. Patrick was born in 1921 in Johnson County to May Stone, Stoney B. Patrick was born in 1923 in Johnson County to Laura Stone, and Jay L. Patrick was born in 1926 in Johnson County to May Slone.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Bennie Patrick married Beulah Conley on July 1, 1904 in Magoffin County at the home of Leck Conley. The witnesses were George Adams, Fanny Whitt, and Earn May, and the minister was S. M. Whitt.

When Bennie Clarence Patrick's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he worked loading cars of the C & O Railroad in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Beulah Patrick of Catlettsburg, Boyd County, and that he was born December 16, 1883. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had light blue eyes and black hair.

When Ben C. Patrick's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for the railroad in Jeffersonville, Fayette County, that the person who would always know his address was May Patrick of Jeffersonville, and that he was born December 16, 1883 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 128 pounds, and he had blue eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

According to her death certificate, Beulah Conley Patrick died February 22, 1919 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia and influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as February 22, 1899 [mistake], her marital status as married, her parents as E. H. Conley (b. Johnson County) and Elen Salyers (b. Magoffin County), the informant as A. S. Conley of Ashland, Kentucky, and the burial place as Salyersville Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beulah Patrick died February 22, 1919 in Boyd County at the age of 28.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Benjamin C. Patrick lived from 1883 to 1963, and was buried in Milledgeville Plymouth Cemetery in Milledgeville, Fayette County, Ohio, and that Mae L. Patrick lived from 1891 to 1966, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Benjamin Patrick was born December 16, 1883, and died in February of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, "Benjami" C. Patrick was born about 1883, and died February 14, 1963 at home in Fayette Balance, Fayette County, at the age of 80. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), John W. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in September of 1836 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, married for 41 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Abbagil (wife, born in May of 1838 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 41 years, she's given birth to 13 children and 12 are still living, age 62), Deda P. (son, born in April of 1877 in Kentucky, age 23), Gemma (daughter, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Benj. C. (son, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Bennie Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Bulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 22), and Burns (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Brady Patrick is found living with his mother's brother. John H. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55), Elizabeth (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), Ulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Henry Hudson (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Bradie Patrick (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Ben C. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 38), Billie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Stonie B. [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Joy L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), B. C. Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a road hand for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 49), Stone B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Joy Nell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

The children of BEULAH CONLEY and BENJAMIN PATRICK are:
1. MAINUS PATRICK, d. July 19, 1909.
2. BURNS PATRICK, b. January 11, 1908, Kentucky, d. December 6, 1979, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Portsmouth, Scioto County, m. EDNA REED.
3. BRADY PATRICK, b. January 1911, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1975, buried in Baltimore, Maryland, m. EVA MAE SCHOUSTER.
4. BONNIE B. PATRICK, b. December 6, 1912, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1989, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. OAKLEY JACKSON.
5. WESLEY PATRICK, b. September 3, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wesley Patrick was born September 3, 1914 in Magoffin County to Bulah Conley.
6. BREVIAN PATRICK, b. October 17, 1915, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1979, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.
   Notes: Brevian is found living with his aunt, Terie Conley, and uncle, Frank Prater, 1920, and with his sister, Bonnie, in 1930.
7. BUFORD B. PATRICK, b. February 12, 1919, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARIE GRAMES, m. (2) GWENDOLYN JOYCE PUGH.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Buford B. Patrick was born February 12, 1919 in Boyd County to Beulah Conley.
   Buford is found living with his aunt, Terie Conley, and uncle, Frank Prater, in 1920 and 1930.

DOCK SALYER, son of THOMAS J. SALYER and NAOMA "OMA" BURCHETT, was born November 18, 1896 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 2, 1980 in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Trimble Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SARAH M. TRIMBLE, daughter of WILLIAM MARK TRIMBLE and CYNTHIA ESSA REED, about 1922. She was born May 7, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 21, 1955 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah M. Trimble was the sister of Martha Jane Trimble and Albert Trimble.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William M. Trimble married Cintha E. Reed on September 24, 1867 in Johnson County.

When Dock Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer at home in Red Bush, Kentucky, that he was single with a mother to support, and that he was born in "Can't give it" [for the month and day} of 1896 in Red Bush. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light blue eyes and dark brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his obituary, Dock Salyer (age 93), son of Thomas and Oma Burchett Salyer and a resident of Red Bush, was born November 18, 1886 [mistake] in Johnson County, died September 2, 1980 in Morgan County Hospital in West Liberty, and was buried in Trimble Cemetery in Red Bush. He was survived by 1 son, Bill Salyer; 1 daughter, Maymie Baldwin; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dock Salyers was born November 18, 1894, and died in September of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last place of residence was in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, and his last benefit was paid out in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dock Salyer died September 2, 1980 in Morgan County at the age of 93. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Sarah Trimble Salyers (age 65), daughter of Will Mark and Essa Reed Trimble, was a resident of Red Bush at the time of her death. She was born May 7, 1889 in Johnson County, died March 21, 1955 in a local hospital following an illness of 2 days, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Dock Salyers; 2 sons, Bruce Leon Salyers (of Columbus, Ohio) and William J. D. Salyers (in the U.S. Army); 1 daughter, Mrs. Herbert Baldwin (Columbus); 2 brothers, James Trimble (South Shore, Kentucky) and John Trimble (Lenox, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Julia Stapleton (Barnetts Creek, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah M. Salyer died March 21, 1955 in Johnson County at the age of 65. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), William Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in February of 1851 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Cyntha E. (wife, born in January of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 53), Julia E. (daughter, single, not working, born in March of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), John E. (son, born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), James (son, born in June of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah A. (daughter, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), David Gullet [David Gullett] (servant, farm laborer, widowed, born in May of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Roscoe Gullet [Roscoe Gullett] (grandson, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Nora E. Gullet [Nora E. Gullett] (granddaughter, born in October of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Dennis (grandson, born in January of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), William M. Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 42 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Cynthia E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 63), James (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Sarah M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Dennis Gullett (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Seymiher [?] Trimble is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 73 years old. Also listed is Sarah A. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30). They are living next to Saray's future husband.

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Dock Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #302, he's a line walker for the gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 33, age 41), Bruce L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mamie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and William J. R. (son, born in Kentucky, age [hard to read] 0 months).

The children of DOCK SALYER and SARAH TRIMBLE are:
1. PAULINE BEATRICE SALYER, b. March 25, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1923, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Salyer was born March 25, 1923 in Johnson County to Sarah Trimble.
   According to her death certificate, Pauline Beatrice Salyer died October 14, 1923 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from acute indigestion. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 25, 1923, her parents as Dock Salyer (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Trimble (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Lando Trimble of Red Bush, Kentucky.
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pauline B. Salyer died October 14, 1923 in Johnson County at the age of less than 1 year old.
2. BRUCE LEON SALYER, b. May 11, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bruce Salyer was born May 11, 1925 in Johnson County to Sarah Trimble.
3. MAYMIE LOU SALYER, b. December 20, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HERBERT BALDWIN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maymie L. Salyer was born December 20, 1929 in Johnson County to Sarah Trimble.
4. WILLIAM JOHN DUELL SALYER, b. April 13, 1930, Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 30, 2008, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Crockett, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. MARJORIE CANTRELL, daughter of BEULAH HILL and JOHN LESTER CANTRELL, 1948.
   Notes: According to his obituary, William John Duell Salyer, son of the late Dock and Sarah M. Trimble Salyer, was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born April 13, 1930 in Elna, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 30, 2008 in Mount Carmel West in Columbus, Ohio, and was buried in Paint Valley Memorial Gardens in Crockett, Kentucky. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sons, William Dana "Billy" Salyer, Ronald Salyer, and Donald Salyer; 2 brothers, Chauncy Cleveland Salyer and Bruce Leon Salyer; and 2 sisters, Beatrice Pauline Salyer and Maymie Lou Baldwin. He was survived by his wife, Marjorie Cantrell Salyer, whom he married in 1948; 2 sons, William John Duell Salyer Jr. (of Columbus) and Scotty Salyer (Columbus); 2 daughters, Sharon Cox (West Liberty, Kentucky) and Marsha Hanavan (Yorktown, Virginia); 1 brother-in-law, Herbert Baldwin; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
5. CHAUNCY CLEVELAND SALYER.

LUANNA SALYER, daughter of HENDERSON SALYER and NANCY FUGATE, was born July 12, 1846 in Kentucky, died July 5, 1929 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married EPHRAIM SALYER, son of THOMAS SALYER and ELIZABETH (unknown last name), April 3, 1866 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in November of 1840 in Virginia, and died before 1920.

Notes: Ephraim Salyer was the brother of Zachariah Salyer and Dicy Salyer. Their mother's maiden name was reportedly Elizabeth Evans.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ephraim Salyer married Luanna Salyer April 3, 1866 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Louana Salyer died July 5, 1929 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from paralysis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 12, 1846, her marital status as widowed, her father as Henderson Salyer (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as "Don't know," the informant as Tom Salyer of Flat Gap, and the burial place as the family graveyard in Flat Gap.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lorana Salyer died July 5, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 82.

On page 32 of the 1850 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 22, 1850), Thomas Saliers is listed as the head of the household for house #209, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 38), Zacheriah (born in Virginia, age 16), Ephraim (born in Virginia, age 10), Rebecca (born in Virginia, age 8), Mary (born in Virginia, age 5), Martha (born in Virginia, age 4), and Dicey (born in Virginia, age 1).

On page 92 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 12, 1860), Thomas Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #579, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 49), Ephraim (born in Virginia, age 20), Mary (born in Virginia, age 16), and Dicy (born in Virginia, age 12).

On page 5 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Ephraim Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Luanna (born in Kentucky, age 23), Elmira (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Melssa (born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Ephraim's parents.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 44 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 2 & 3, 1880), Ephram Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, he has heart disease, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Louana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Almira (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Malisa M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), James C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Zacharie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Levi (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), William C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Thomas B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months). Luanna's father and his 2nd family is in house #34, and her mother is in house #32.

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Ephraim Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in November of 1840 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 33 years, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Lou A. (wife, born in July of 1847 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 52), Thomas (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Elizabeth (daughter, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Ruth (daughter, born in March of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), and Austin (son, born in January of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Ephraim Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 46 years, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Lou Ana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 8 are still living, age 64), Thomas (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 29), and Alson (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 20). They are living next to son Zachariah.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Louania Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #47, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 72 years old. Also listed is Thomas (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 39).

The children of LUANNA SALYER and EPHRAIM SALYER are:
1. ALMIRA SALYER, b. March 1867, Kentucky, d. 1901, m. JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE.
2. MALISSA M. SALYER, b. 1869, Kentucky, d. August 8, 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN LEMASTER.
3. JAMES CLINTON SALYER, b. May 1870, Kentucky, d. February 6, 1960, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) DELILA JANE "LILA" SALYER, m. (2) LAURA LEMASTER.
4. ZACHARIAH S. SALYER, b. February 19, 1875, Johnson County, d. April 21, 1943, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AMANDA E. SPARKS.
5. LEVI SALYER, b. September 13, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1940, Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANNA CANDICE KIMBLETON.
6. WILLIAM COLUMBUS SALYER, b. August 12, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 10, 1961, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Franks Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MANERVA B. "MINNIE" SALYER.
7. THOMAS B. SALYER, b. October 19, 1879, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1957, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Joe's Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: When Thomas D. Salyer's [sic] World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Flat Gap, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Louanna Salyer of Flat Gap, and that he was born October 19, 1879. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had brown eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."
   According to his obituary, Tom Salyer (age 79), son of Ephram and Lou Ann Salyer Salyer, was born June 1, 1880, died June 16, 1957 at the Thealka home of his brother, Alson, following an illness of 3 years, and was buried in the family cemetery at Joe's Creek. He was survived by 3 brothers, Jim Salyer (of Flat Gap, Kentucky), Columbus Salyer (Sitka, Kentucky), and Alson Salyer (Thealka); and 1 sister, Mrs. Lizzie Salyer (Flat Gap, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tom Salyers died June 16, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 77. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
   On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Tom Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. He's living next to his brother, Alson.
8. NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" SALYER, b. December 1881, Kentucky, m. JEREMIAH LEE "J. LEE" SALYER.
9. RUTH SALYER, b. March 1885, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
   Notes: In the 1900 census, Ruth's mother claims to having had 12 children with 10 of them still living. In 1910 she claims that only 8 are living. The 2 who died were Almira and Ruth.
10. AUSTIN "ALSON" SALYERS, b. January 16, 1890, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1975, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSA DIXON.

ALMIRA SALYER, daughter of LUANNA SALYER and EPHRAIM SALYER, was born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, and died about 1901. She married JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE, son of THOMAS DYE and MARTHA V. (unknown last name), December 17, 1885 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in March of 1864 in Kentucky, and died before 1920. James Floyd Dye married (2) SUSANNA SALYER.

Notes: Thomas Dye's full name was reportedly Thomas Hugh Dye and he reportedly died in 1865 in the Civil War. This couldn't be verified. His wife's maiden name was reportedly Martha V. Mutter. This also couldn't be verified.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James F. Dye (age 23), married Almira Salyer (age 19) on December 17, 1885 in Johnson County.

On page 105 of the 1860 census for Russell County, Virginia (dated August 18, 1860), Thomas Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #674, he's a laborer, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Martha (age 25), Elihu (age 3), and Henry (age 2).

On page 17 of the 1870 census for Precinct 5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 16, 1870), Martha V. Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #115, she's keeping house, born in Virginia, and she's 33 years old. Also listed are Elihu (born in Virginia, age 13), Henry (born in Virginia, age 11), Mary E. (born in Virginia, age 8), and Floyd (born in Virginia, age 7).

On page 37 of the 1880 census for District 71 (Elk Garden) in Russell County, Virginia (dated June 29, 1880), Martha V. Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #298, she's keeping house, widowed, deaf, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Floyd (son, farm hand, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 16), Henry (son, married, farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 21), Mary Dye (wife, born in Kentucky, father's birthplace blank, mother born in Virginia, age 22), Melvin Dye (son, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 1), and William Dye (son, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 79 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), James F. Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #544, he's a farmer, born in March of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Almira (wife, born in March of 1865 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 5 are still living, age 35), James T. (son, born in April of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Mackland [McClellan] (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Minnie (daughter, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Leota (daughter, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and "Infant not named" (daughter, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 0).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1910), Floyd Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Susie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, age 35), Clellie (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 7), Theodocia (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 4), and Douglas [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of ALMIRA SALYER and FLOYD DYE are:
1. JAMES T. DYE, b. April 1887, Kentucky.
   Notes: James T. Dye is possibly the Elbert J. Dye who married Stelia Dixon.
2. MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" DYE, b. June 14, 1891, Carter County, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1925, Estep, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Hueysville, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. RACHEL MANN
3. MINNIE DYE, b. October 7, 1894, Carter County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1969, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROY ALFRED STAMBAUGH.
4. LEOTA DYE, b. December 1, 1896, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 1957, McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES BOLDEN.
5. NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" DYE, b. March 1, 1900, Kentucky, d. December 29, 1978, Johnson County, Kentucky, in Kertz, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WILLIAM O'BRADLEY FRANCIS, m. (2) JESSE HALL, m. (3) LAWRENCE STAMBAUGH, m. (4) MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" LEMASTER.

MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" DYE, son of ALMIRA SALYER and JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE, was born June 14, 1891 in Carter County, Kentucky, died January 11, 1925 in Estep, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hueysville, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married RACHEL MANN, daughter of HENRY MANN and HARRIET GOBLE, about 1910. She was born in January of 1896 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall, Clellie Dye was wounded in World War I.

Henry Mann was the brother of Lonnie Mann.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Henry Mann (age 40, 1st marriage) married Harriet Goble (age 23) on March 12, 1885 in Johnson County.

When Clellie Dye's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Consolidation Coal Company, that he was married, and that he was born June 14, 1891 in Carter County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Cellie Dye died January 11, 1925 in Estep, Floyd County, Kentucky, from "Drowing sudently." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 30, his marital status as married, his parents as "Dont Know" (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrsa. Clleie Dye of Hueysville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hueysville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ellie Dye died January 11, 1925 in Floyd County at the age of 30.

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Henry Mann is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, born in May of 1840 in Virginia, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Harriet (wife, born in January of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Tennessee, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 39), Lonnie (son, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Liza (daughter, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Ada (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Rachel (daughter, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Henry Mann is listed as the head of the household for house #168, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Hairta (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Alabama, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 55), Rachel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Elbert Dye (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, age 25), Eliza Dye (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Louis Dye (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Clelie Dye (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 months), Susie Schonburger (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), Floyd Schonburger (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Lon Mann (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 24).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 10 (Painter Haire) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Clel Die is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Edan (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), Jim Roberts (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Dare Camel (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Peat Speiss (boarder, single, coal miner, immigrated in 1917, born in Greece, parents born in Greece, age 24).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Rachel Dye is listed as the head of the household for house #217, she's not working, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 13, and she's 32 years old. Also listed are Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Dorothy L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Maxie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ernest Moore (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

The children of CLELLIE DYE and RACHEL MANN are:
1. HANNIBAL DYE, b. September 5, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 11, 1911, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hannibal Dye was born September 5, 1911 in Johnson County to Rachel Mann.
   According to his death certificate, Hannibal Dye died October 11, 1911 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from gastro euteric infection. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as September 5, 1911, his parents as Clellie Dye (b. Kentucky) and Rachell Mann (b. Kentucky), the informant as Elbert Dye of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.
2. WILLIAM DYE, b. September 5, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 20, 1911, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: Hannibal and William Dye were twins.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Dye was born September 5, 1911 in Johnson County to Rachel Mann.
   According to his death certificate, Willie Dye died October 20, 1911 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from marasmus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 5, 1911, his parents as Clellie Dye (b. Kentucky) and Rachel Mann (b. Kentucky), the informant as Elbert Dye of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.
3. HAZEL DYE, b. January 30, 1913, Kentucky, d. May 14, 1915, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel Dye was born January 30, 1913 in Johnson County to Rachel Mands.
   According to her death certificate, Hazel Dye died May 14, 1915 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from myocarditis and diptheria. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 30, 1913, her parents as Cellie Dye (b. Kentucky) and Ratchel Mann (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lon Mann of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.
4. FRED DYE, b. August 3, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Dye was born August 3, 1914 in Johnson County to Rachel Mann.
5. DOROTHY L. DYE, b. 1916, Kentucky.
6. EDGAR DYE, b. January 31, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar Dye was born January 31, 1919 in Johnson County to Rachel Mann.
7. MAXIE DYE, b. 1924, Kentucky.

MINNIE DYE, daughter of ALMIRA SALYER and JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE, was born October 7, 1894 in Carter County, Kentucky, died May 17, 1969 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ROY ALFRED STAMBAUGH, son of LAWRENCE STAMBAUGH and NANCY A. "BELL" SALYER. He was born June 15, 1893 in Arkansas, died June 10, 1984 in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, and is buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Nancy A. "Bell" Salyer was the sister of Joseph L. Salyer.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lawrence Stambo (age 29, 2nd marriage) married Nancy Salyer (age 22) on September 5, 1894 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Nancy Salyer Stambaugh died February 8, 1937 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky from mitral regurgitation. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her age as 67, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Lawrence Stambaugh, her parents as Laney Salyers [Marshall Laney Salyer] (b. Virginia) and Polly Hamilton [Mary Ann "Polly" Hamilton (b. Virginia), the informant as Ed Stambaugh of Ashland, and the burial place as Stambaugh Cemetery in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Nancy Salyer Stambaugh (age 67), daughter of Lancy and Polly Hamilton Salyer, was born in Johnson County, died February 8, 1937 in Ashland at the home of her son, Ed Stambaugh, in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Stambaugh. She was survived by 5 sons, Roy Stambaugh (of Johnson County), Ed Stambaugh (Ashland), Willie Stambaugh (Ashland), Arnold Stambaugh (Ashland), and Dallas Stambaugh (Ironton, Ohio); and 1 daughter, Mrs. Fayne Salyer (Johnson County). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Roy Stambaugh's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Sitka, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born June 13, 1893 in Arkansas. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and 2 broken wrists.

According to her obituary, Minnie Dye Stambaugh (age 74), daughter of the late Floyd and Almira Salyers Dye, was born October 7, 1894 in Carter County, Kentucky, died May 17, 1969 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Kentucky after an illness of several days, and was buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was survived by her husband, Roy Stambaugh; 4 sons, Alva Stambaugh (of Sitka), Roy A. Stambaugh (Catlettsburg, Kentucky), James Stambaugh (Catlettsburg); and Oscar Stambaugh (Detroit, Michigan); 3 daughters, Martha Combs (Hazel Park, Michigan), Blanch McKenzie (Ashland), and Hazel Fitch (Ashland); 2 brothers, Elbert Dye (Deltonia, Florida) and Doug Dye (Alger, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Elizabeth Stambaugh (Volga, Kentucky) and Dosha Dye (Catlettsburg). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Minnie Stambaugh died May 17, 1969 in Boyd County at the age of 74. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Roy Alfred Stambaugh (age 100), son of Lawrence and Bell Pelphrey Stambaugh, was a retired miner. He was born June 15, 1883 in Arkansas, died June 10, 1984 in Spring Hill, Florida, and was buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Dye Stambaugh, in 1969. He was survived by 4 sons, Alva Stambaugh (of Sitka), Roy A. Stambaugh (Ashland), James Ed Stambaugh (Ashland), and Oscar Stambaugh (Spring Hill, Florida); 2 daughters, Martha Combs (Port Richey, Florida) and Blanche McKenzie (Ashland); 1 brother, Arnold Stambaugh (Ashland); 51 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Florida death record transcripts, Roy A. Stambaugh was born June 15, "1983," and died June 10, 1984 in Pasco County at the age of 0.

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Lawrence Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a farmer, born in August of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in August of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Hattie (daughter, born in September of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Oscar (son, born in May of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), and Roy (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Lawrence Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 38), Oscar L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Stephana (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), Roy Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Minie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alvie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Bell Z. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Almary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 2 & 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2 & 4, 1930), Roy Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 35), Louie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Alva (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Zora B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Almary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hazel A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Blanch (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Roy A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

The children of MINNIE DYE and ROY STAMBAUGH are:
1. EARL STAMBAUGH, b. February 4, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1912, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Irl Stambaugh was born February 4, 1912 in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
   According to his death certificate, Earl Stambaugh died March 15, 1912 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from broncho pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 4, 1912, his parents as Roy Stambaugh (b. Johnson County) and Minnie Die (b. Johnson County), and the burial place as Stambaugh Grave Yard in Sitka, Kentucky.
2. LOUIE STAMBAUGH, b. January 12, 1913, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 16, 1966, Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MAY (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Louie Stambough was born January 12, 1913 in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
   According to his obituary, Louie Stambaugh (age 53), son of Roy and Minnie Dye Stambaugh of Ashland, was a miner and a resident of Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 12, 1913 in Sitka, died August 16, 1966 at home following an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Volga. He was survived by his wife, May Stambaugh, whom he married May 17, 1939 in Paintsville; 5 sons, Paul Wayne Stambaugh (of Volga), Elma Stambaugh (at home), James Stambaugh (at home), Warren Stambaugh (at home), and Ronnie Stambaugh (at home); 1 daughter, Evan Nadee (Volga); 4 brothers, Alva Stambaugh (Mulford Center, Ohio), Roy A. Stambaugh (Mulford Center), James Stambaugh (Catlettsburg, Kentucky), and Oscar Stambaugh (Warren, Michigan); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Martha Combs (Hazel Park, Michigan), Mrs. Hazel Fitch (Ashland), and Mrs. Blanche Mckenzie (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. ALVA STAMBAUGH, b. September 1, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alvie Stambough was born September 1, 1914 in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
4. ZORA BELL STAMBAUGH, b. April 27, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bill Stambough was born April 27, 1916 in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
5. ALMARY STAMBAUGH, b. 1918, Kentucky.
6. HOMER STAMBAUGH, b. April 30, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 7, 1925, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Homer Stambaugh was born April 30, 1920 in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
   According to his death certificate, Homer Stambaugh died March 7, 1925 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from unknown causes. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 27, 1920, his parents as Roy Stambaugh (b. Arkansas) and Minnie Dye (b. Johnson County), the informant as Roy Stambaugh of Sitka, and the burial place as Stambaugh Grave yard in Sitka.
7. MARTHA STAMBAUGH, b. February 1, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 14, 1994, Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, buried in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COMBS.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
   According to her obituary, Martha Stambaugh Combs (age 73), daughter of the late Roy and Minnie Dye Stambaugh, was a factory worker and a resident of Port Richey, Florida at the time of her death. She was born February 1, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 14, 1994 at home, and was buried in Combs Cemetery in Wittensville. She was survived by 1 son, Michael Combs (of Port Richey); 2 brothers, James Ed Stambaugh (Ashland, Kentucky) and Oscar Stambaugh (Port Richey); 1 sister, Blanche McKenzie (Ashland); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
8. HAZEL AUDRA STAMBAUGH, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FITCH.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
9. BLANCHE STAMBAUGH, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCKENZIE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Blanche Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
10. ROY A. STAMBAUGH, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
11. TROY STAMBAUGH, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 7, 1930, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: Roy and Troy Stambaugh were twins.
    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Troy Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
    According to his death certificate, Troy Stambaugh died January 7, 1930 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from broncho pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his age as 9 months, his parents as Roy Stambaugh (b. Johnson County, Kentucky) and Minnie Dye (b. Kentucky), the informant as Roy Stambaugh of Flat Gap, and the burial place as Stambaugh Cemetery in Flat Gap.
12. JAMES ED STAMBAUGH, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Stumbo was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
13. FLOYD J. STAMBAUGH, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Floyd J. Stanburgh was born in Johnson County to Minnie Dye.
14. OSCAR STAMBAUGH.

LEOTA DYE, daughter of ALMIRA SALYER and JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE, was born December 1, 1896 in Rowan County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1957 in McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Webb Butcher Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES BOLDEN, son of SYLVANIA CANTRELL and CALEB BAILEY "BAILEY" BOWLING, about 1916. He was born April 4, 1896 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died in January of 1987 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, and is buried in Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. Jim Bolden married (2) GEORGIA ANN WARD, daughter of JOHN WARD and MALTA REED. She was born in 1942 in Kentucky, died December 27, 1971 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Webb Butcher Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Jim Bolden's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Leoda Bolden of East Point, Kentucky, and that he was born April 24, 1896 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Leota Dye Bolden lived from December 1, 1896 to October 22, 1957, and was buried in Webb Butcher Cemetery in Butcher Hollow, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Georgia Ann Ward Bolden lived from 1942 to December 27, 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery. Jim Bolden's name is also listed as being buried there, but there is no birth or death date listed for him. No headstone photos are provided.

According to her death certificate, Leota Dye Bolden died October 22, 1957 in McDowell Memorial Hospital in McDowell, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Unknown (died 25 minutes after arrival to the Emergency Room." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as December 30, 1896, her marital status as married, her place of residence as Van Lear, Floyd County, Kentucky [sic], her parents as Floyd Dye and Almaria Salyers, the informant as Elizabeth Hall, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Van Lear Floyd County, Kentucky [sic].

According to her obituary, Leota Dye Bolden (age 60), daughter of Floyd and Almara Salyer Dye, was a resident of Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born December 1, 1896 in Rowan County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1957 in UMWA [United Mine Workers of America] Hospital in McDowell, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. She was survived by her husband, Jim Bolden; 2 sons, Glen Bolden (of Peru, Indiana) and Elbert Dye [sic] (Fairborn, Ohio); 2 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Stambaugh (Sitka, Kentucky) and Mrs. Elizabeth Hall (Volga); 1 half-brother, Douglas Dye (Thealka, Kentucky); and 1 half-sister, Dosha Dye (Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leota Bolden died October 22, 1957 in Floyd County at the age of 60. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that James Bolden lived from 1888 to 1987, and was buried in Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. According to Social Security records, there was only one Bolden who died in 1987 in Wabash, and that was the Jim Bolden who lived from 1996 to 1987. Jim's son, Glen, is buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jim Bolden was born April 4, 1896, and died in January of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

According to her obituary, Georgia Ann Ward Bolden, daughter of the late John Ward and Malta Reed Ward, died December 27, 1971 at home in Boons Camp following a short illness, and was buried in Webb Cemetery in Van Lear. She was survived by her husband, Jim Bolden; 2 step-sons, E____ Bolden (of Boons Camp) and Glen Bolden (Wabash, Indiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.) According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Georgia A. Bolden died December 20, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 29. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 10 (Painter Haire) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Jim Bolden is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Leeo [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Arnel (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Leota's brother, Clellie.

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 58-6 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Jim Bolden is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a laborer in a lumber mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st married at age 20, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Leotie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 20, age 34), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 58-7 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Jim Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #145, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 43 years old. also listed are Leota (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 43), James Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Glen (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to son Arnold.

The children of LEOTA DYE and JIM BOLDEN are:
1. ARNOLD BOLDEN, b. January 22, 1918, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 17, 1955, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH REED, daughter of JIM REED and BELLE SLUSS. She was b. September 9, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1999, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Sarah Reed m. (2) OTTIS WELLS.
   Notes: Belle Sluss Reed's maiden name was determined by finding the obituary of her daughter Allie Reed Reed {1919-1955).
   According to his obituary, Arnold Bowling (age 38), son of Jim and Leota Dye Bowling, was a miner, a veteran of World War II, and a resident of Sitka, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 22, 1918 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 17, 1955 in a local hospital following an illness of a few hours, and was buried in Webb Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Sarah Reed Bowling; 4 sons, Millard Bowling, Clinton Bowling, Donald Bowling, and Arnold Bowling Jr. (all still at home); 4 daughters, Nellie Bowling, Leota Bell Bowling, Elsie Faye Bowling, and Thelma Bowling (all at home); and 2 brothers, Elbert Bowling (Van Lear, Kentucky) and Glen Bowling (Van Lear);. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to her obituary, Sarah Reed Bolden Wells (age 79), daughter of the late Jim and Belle Reed, was born September 9, 1919 in Johnson County, died March 22, 1999 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis Wells. She was survived by 5 sons, Danny Wells (of Paintsville), Clinton Bolden (Paintsville), Millard Bowling (West Van Lear), Donald Bolden (Boons Camp), and Arnold Bolden Jr. (Wabash, Indiana); 4 daughters, Nellie Bolden (Paintsville), Lesta McMillen (Wabash), Elsie Faye McCoy (Wabash), and Thelma Dewey (Wabash); 1 sister, Annie Powers (Van Lear); 22 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to his obituary, Clinton Bolden (age 67), son of the late Arnold and Sarah Reed Bolden, was a resident of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born November 2, 1941 in Johnson County, died July 18, 2009 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Donald Bolden. He was survived by 3 brothers, Millard Bolden (of Hager Hill, Kentucky), Arnold Bolden Jr. (Wabash, Indiana), and Danny Wells (Paintsville); and 4 sisters, Nellie, Leota, Elise [sic], and Thelma (all of Wabash, Indiana). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
2. JAMES ARTHUR BOLDEN, b. 1924, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jim Bolding was born in Johnson County to Leota Dye.
3. ELBERT BOLDEN, b. 1925, Kentucky.
4. GLEN BOLDEN, b. November 30, 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. September 18, 2006, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, m. PATSY J. (unknown last name).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glen Bolden was born November 30, 1931 in Floyd County to Leota Dye.

NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" DYE, daughter of ALMIRA SALYER and JAMES FLOYD "FLOYD" DYE, was born March 1, 1900 in Kentucky, died December 29, 1978 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rushie Murray Cemetery in Kertz, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) WILLIAM O'BRADLEY FRANCIS, son of JAMES WESLEY FRANCIS and SARAH E. MARSHALL, about 1917. He was born October 7, 1896 in Kentucky, and died October 28, 1982 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. She married (2) JESSE HALL. He was born about 1910 in Kentucky. She married (3) LAWRENCE STAMBAUGH. She married (4) MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" LEMASTER.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James W. Francis married Sarah E. Marshall on June 19, 1885 in Morgan County.

According to her death certificate, Sarah E. Marshall Francies died February 20, 1918 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Lumbo Sacral Neuritis, and Nervous Exhaustion" contributed by "un-sanitary surroundings & improper nursing." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, her birth date as January 6, 1866, her marital status as married, her parents as Thomas J. Marshall (b. Wise County, Virginia) and Fannie Woods (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. W. Francis of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as Garfield Cemetery [hard to read] in Bonanza, Kentucky.

When William O. Bradley Francis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1916 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working as a farmer for his father, that his closest relative was Elizabeth Frances, that he was born October 27, 1897 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Pike County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

When William O. Francis' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Mercer, West Virginia, he stated that He was "unemployed & insane," that he was born October 7, 1896 in Bonanza, Kentucky, and that he was living in Leander, Johnson County, West Virginia. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 160 pounds, and he had blue eyes, blonde hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to their marriage certificate, Nancy Elizabeth Dye Stambaugh (b. March 1, 1901, Kentucky, widowed, 4th marriage, resident of Sitka, Kentucky, age 74), daughter of Almaria Salyers and Floyd Dye, married Clellie Lemaster (b. June 10, 1893, Kentucky, widowed, 2nd marriage, resident of Sitka, Kentucky, age 81), son of John Lemaster and Lissie Salyers, on April 10, 1975.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Elizabeth Dye Lemaster lived from March 1, 1901 to December 29, 1978, and was buried in Rushie Murray Cemetery in Kertz, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Cellin Lemaster lived from June 10, 1893 to June 20, 1984, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elizabeth Lemaster died December 29, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 78. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to a transcript of his obituary, William O. Francis, son of John and Sarah, was born October 7, 1896, and died October 28, 1982 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, at the age of 80. His wife's name is listed as Nancy Dye.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William Francis was born October 7, 1896, and died in October of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in North Carolina or West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, William O. Francis was born about 1896 in Kentucky, and died October 28, 1982 in Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Logan County, at the age of 86. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On pages 18 & 19 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), James Francis is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in November of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 34), James (son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Henry T. (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), John D. (son, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Montrew (son, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), George (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 3), William (son, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Fannie (daughter, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Wesley France is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 25 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 9 are still living, age 44), Henry T. (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 22), John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Montie V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), William O. B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sarah J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Wesley Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20), William O. B. Francis is listed as the head of the household for family #165 in house #165 [his father and step-mother's house], he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18), and Belitha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 60-8 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Bradley Francis is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 29), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Vivian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Odus (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 3 months), and Bradley (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 36-18B (Estil-Glo) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Jesse Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Knott County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 39). Jesse Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Paul Jackie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Nellie N. Francis (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary B. Francis (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), William O. Francis (step-son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Alka L. Francis (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Parol Lee Francis (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The children of ELIZABETH DYE and WILLIAM FRANCIS are:
1. BELETHA M. FRANCIS, b. 1918, Kentucky (deceased).
2. JAMES MONTVILLE FRANCIS, b. May 20, 1920, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 9, 1922, Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James M. Francis was born May 20, 1920 in Johnson County to Lizzie Dye.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, James M. Francis was born May 20, 1920, and died December 9, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, James Montvill Francis [sic] was born May 21, 1920 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died December 9, 1992. His parents are listed as Nancy E. Dye and William B. Frances [sic].
   According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Francis died December 9, 1922 in Elizabethtown at the age of 72. He was living in Hardin County at the time of his death.
3. VIVIAN WANITA FRANCIS, b. September 23, 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1987, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) SHEARER. She m. (2) WILLARD ONEY. He d. 1987.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vivian M. Francis was born September 23, 1921 in Floyd County to Elizabeth Dye.
   According to her obituary, Vivian Francis Oney (age 65), daughter of William O'Bradley and Elizabeth Dye Francis, was born September 23, 1921, died April 2, 1987 in Jacksonville, Florida, and was buried in Francis Family Cemetery in Leander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Oney, in 1987. She was survived by 1 son, Frank Shearer (of Florida); 1 daughter, Vivian Hoffman (Norwalk, Ohio); 3 brothers, James Francis (Elizabethtown), William O'Bradley Francis Jr. (Bellefountain, Ohio); and Jack P. Hall (Shelby, Ohio); 6 sisters, Nadine Foster (Mansfield, Ohio), Mary Barbara Divac (Dayton, Ohio), Jesse Lee Pelphrey (Cincinnati, Ohio), Parolee Arnold (Tennessee); Alka Wallace (Ohio); and Glenna Sue Arnold (Columbus); 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Florida death record transcripts, Vivian Wanita Oney was born July 23, 1921, and died April 2, 1987 in Duval County at the age of 65.
4. OTIS MELVIN FRANCIS, b. April 18, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 1979, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, buried in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ottis M. Francis was born April 18, 1923 in Johnson County to Elizabeth Dye.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Otis Francis was born April 18, 1923, and died in April of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
   Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Otis Melvin Francis lived from 1923 to 1979, and was buried in National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. It also shows that he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
5. NELLIE NADINE "NADINE" FRANCIS, b. February 24, 1925, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 2011, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, buried in Morrow County, Ohio, m. (1) CHARLES FOSTER (deceased), m. (2) THOMAS HOLLAND.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lula Francis was born February 24, 1925 in Floyd County to Elizabeth Dye.
   According to her obituary, Nadine Francis Foster Holland (age 86), daughter of the late William Bradley and Elizabeth Dye Francis Stambaugh, was born February 24, 1925 in Garrett, Kentucky, died December 3, 2011 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, and was buried in Shauck Cemetery. In addition to her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by 5 brothers; 3 sisters; and daughters-in-law, Bonnie Foster and Amy Foster. She was survived by 2 sons, Charles Foster and Jim (Judy) Foster; 1 daughter, Beletha (Larry) Heiser; 4 sisters; and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
6. MARY BARBARA FRANCIS, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. STEVE DIVIAK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary B. Francis was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Dye.
7. WILLIAM O'BRADLEY "BRADLEY" FRANCIS JR., b. January 27, 1929, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1997, Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bradley Francis Jr. was born January 27, 1929 in Floyd County to Nancy Dye.
   According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bradley Francis was born January 27, 1929, and died April 18, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio.
   According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Bradley Francis Jr. was born January 1, 1929 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died April 18, 1997. His parents are listed as Elizabeth N. Dye and William O. Francis.
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bradley Francis Jr. was born January 27, 1929 in Kentucky, and died April 18, 1997 at home in Bellefontaine, Logan County, at the age of 68. He was married at the time of his death, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
8. ELOISE ALKA FRANCIS, b. December 30, 1931, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 29, 2010, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, m. (1) ELWOOD BARBER (deceased), m. (2) WILLIAM WALLACE (deceased).
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eloise Frances was born December 30, 1931 in Johnson County to Elizabeth Dye.
   According to her obituary, Eloise Alka Francis Wallace (age 78), daughter of the late William O'Bradley and Elizabeth Dye Francis, was born December 30, 1931 in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died June 29, 2010 in MedCentral Shelby Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Elwood Barber and William Wallace; 1 daughter, Deborah Illig; 1 granddaughter, Michelle Kinstle; 5 brothers, James Francis, William Francis Jr., Otis Francis, Floyd Francis, and Jack Hall; and 2 sisters, Vivian Oney and Beletha Francis. She was survived by 1 son, Larry (Laurie) Barber (of Minnesota); 2 daughters, Nancy (Daniel) Lykins (Mansfield) and Diana (Rick) Martin (Shelby); 4 sisters, Barbara (Steve) Diviak (Dayton), Nadine (Tom) Holland (Mt. Gilead), Jessie (Bill) Pelphrey (Kentucky), Glenna Arnold (Columbus), and Para Lee Hageman (Texas); 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
9. PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) EUGENE STAMBAUGH, m. (2) (unknown first name) ARNOLD, m. (3) (unknown first name) HAGEMAN.
10. FLOYD FRANCIS (deceased).

The children of ELIZABETH DYE and JESSE HALL are:
11. JESSIE LEE HALL, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. BILL PELPHREY.
12. JACKIE PAUL HALL, b. October 20, 1938, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1999, Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack P. Hall was born October 20, 1938 in Floyd County to Elizabeth Dye.
    According to Social Security applications and claims indexes, Jackie Paul Hall was born October 20, 1938 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died May 6, 1999. His parents are listed as Elizabeth Dye and Jesse Hall.
    According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jack P. Hall was born October 20, 1938 in Kentucky, and died May 6, 1999 in MedCentral Health System-Shelby in Shelby, Richland County, at the age of 60. His father's surname is listed as Hall, his mother's maiden name as Hall, and he was widowed at the time of his death.
13. GLENNA SUE HALL, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ARNOLD.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glenis S. Hall was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Dye.

(This information comes from Elisha Stambaugh Salyer and other sources)

MALISSA M. SALYER, daughter of LUANNA SALYER and EPHRAIM SALYER, was born about 1869 in Kentucky, died August 8, 1937 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JOHN LEMASTER, son of ELEAZOR J. LEMASTER and MARY JANE SALYER, February 18, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, died July 25, 1937 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: John Lemaster was the brother of Amanda Lemaster and Laura Lemaster.

Mary Jane Salyer's maiden name was confirmed by finding the death certificate of her daughter Eliza Lemaster Adkins (1862-1942), the death certificate and obituary of her daughter Rachel Emily Lemaster Young (1873-1952), and the obituary of her daughter, Laura Lemaster Salyer (1884-1969).

According to Kentucky marriage records, Eleazor Lemaster (b. Kentucky, father's birthplace unknown, mother b. Kentucky, age 22, 1st marriage, farmer) married Mary Jane Salyer (b. Virginia, parents b. Virginia, age 16, 1st marriage) on March 30, 1881 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Lemaster (age 22) married Malisa Salyer (age 17) on February 18, 1887 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Malissa Lemaster (age 67), died August 8, 1937 from a stroke, 2 weeks after her husband, and was buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, John Lemaster (age 72), died July 25, 1937 at home in Sitka from tuberculosis, and was buried in Sitka. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 9 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 29, 1870), Eleazer J. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Virginia, age 26), Eliza (born in Kentucky, age 8), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 6), John (born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Christopher C. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Ely Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rachel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), John Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a saddle maker, born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, born in Kentucky [month and year and age are blank], parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living), Rebecca (daughter, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Cynthia (daughter, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), James (son, born in November of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Levi (son, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Birtha (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), John Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Malissa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 42), Levi (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Clella (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ealey (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Carrie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), John Lemasters is listed as the head of the household for house #101, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Malicia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 51), Levi (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Elie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Carie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Esta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), John Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 22, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Malissie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 62), and Clyde (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21).

The children of MALISSA SALYER and JOHN LEMASTER are:
1. REBECCA JANE LEMASTER, b. April 1886, Kentucky, d. November 8, 1965, Johnson County, m. SAMUEL STAMBAUGH.
2. CYNTHIA BELL LEMASTER, b. January 9, 1888, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1955, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) JOHN BROWN, m. (2) THOMAS WILCOX.
3. JAMES LEMASTER, b. November 1889, Kentucky.
4. LEVI LEMASTER, b. September 13, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 10, 1963, Lowmansville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. ELMINA KIMBLER.
5. MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" LEMASTER, b. June 10, 1893, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 16, 1984, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) PERLINA "PEARLIE" LYONS, m. (2) NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" DYE.
6. BERTHA LEMASTER, b. June 1899, Kentucky, d. before 1910.
7. EALEY LEMASTER, b. March 20, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 1, 1994, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DELPHIA JANE YOUNG.
8. CARRIE LEMASTER, b. 1904, Kentucky, m. JOHN MILTON E. SALYER.
9. ESTA LEMASTER, b. January 29, 1906, Kentucky, d. May 10, 1988, Marysville, Union County, Ohio, m. OAKLEY ESTEPP.
10. CLYDE LEMASTER, b. August 12, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 12, 2001, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MILDRED OSBORNE.
    Notes: According to his obituary, Clyde Lemaster (age 89), son of the late John and Elizabeth Salyers Lemaster, was born August 12, 1911 in Johnson County, died May 12, 2001 in Paul B. Hall Medical Center, and was buried in Lemaster Cemetery in Sitka. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Osborne Lemaster. He was survived by 2 sons, Calvin R. Lemaster (of Sitka) and Frank D. Lemaster (Sitka); 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

REBECCA JANE LEMASTER, daughter of MALISSA M. SALYER and JOHN LEMASTER, was born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, and died November 8, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married SAMUEL STAMBAUGH, son of PHILLIP STAMBAUGH and MARY JANE MCKENZIE, about 1905. He was born about 1868 in Kentucky. Samuel Stambaugh married (1) JANE RICE. She died about 1879. He married (2) NANCY ELMINA OSBORNE September 16, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in January of 1865 in Kentucky, and died before 1905.

Notes: Information on this family can be found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. On page 538 of that book it says:

Children -

	No. 32. N. Winfield Stambaugh.
	No. 33. N. Mosouria Stambaugh.
	No. 34. N. Jeff Stambaugh.
	No. 35. N. James Stambaugh.
	No. 36. N. Sam Stambaugh.
	No. 37. N. Pharlella Stambaugh.
	No. 38. N. Lawrence Stambaugh.

This family lived at Sitka, Kentucky.

Samuel Stambaugh's son from his 1st marriage, Harry, died in 1944, and on his death certificate his mother's name is listed as Jane Rice. It's been reported that his mother was George Ann Rice, daughter of Wallace Bailey Rice and Elizabeth Butler. Although this very possibly could be true - Harry had a daughter named Georgia - it couldn't be substantiated.

According to Kentucky birth records, Samuel Stambaugh was born December 2, 1859 in Johnson County to Philip Stambaugh and Mary McKenzie.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Samuel Stambaugh (age 24, 2nd marriage) married Nancy E. Osbourn (age 18) on September 16, 1886 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca Stambaugh died November 8, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 75. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 105 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 17, 1860), Phillip Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #668, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Virginia, age 32), Winfield (born in Kentucky, age 11), Messoreri (female, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jefferson (born in Kentucky, age 7), James (born in Kentucky, age 5), Charlottia (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Samuel (born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 14 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 30, 1870), Philip Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mary Jane (born in Virginia, age 43), Jefferson (born in Kentucky, age 16), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 15), Charlotta (born in Kentucky, age 12), Sam'l (born in Kentucky, age 10), and Lawrence (born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1880), Phillip Stambo is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (relationship box is blank, but she's listed as married, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 51), Jefferson (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Lotte (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Laurance (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Samuel (son, widowed, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Harry (grandson, born in November of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Sam Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky [the month, year, and his age are blank], parents born in Kentucky, and he's been married for 14 years. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in January of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 35), Croza (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Oscar M. (son, born in January of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), George W. (son, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Lawrence (son, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Catherine (daughter, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Taylor (son, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Sam Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 21), Oscar M. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), George (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Lawrence (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Kate (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Taylor (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Clista (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Ephraim (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Hattie Stambaugh (niece, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), and Tommy Stambaugh (relationship not listed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), Sam Stambaugh 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 45 years old. Also listed are Becca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Clydia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Eaprem (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Taylor (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Sam Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Rebecca Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 40), Ephrem (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 20), Malissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Collista (daughter, single, servant for a private family, born in Kentucky, age 21), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ray Bob (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hobert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

The children of REBECCA LEMASTER and SAM STAMBAUGH are:
1. MYRTLE STAMBAUGH, b. 1906, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SALYER.
2. COLLISTA "CLYSTIE" STAMBAUGH, b. November 12, 1907, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 27, 2001, Scioto County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. EARL CHURCH. He d. 1972.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Clystie Stambaugh Church (age 93), daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh, was born November 12, 1907 in Johnson County, died in 2001 in Edgewood Manor at Lucasville, Ohio, and was buried in Caroline Cemetery in Raceland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Church, in 1972; and 2 sons, Harold Church and Earl Church. She was survived by 1 son, Clifford Church (of Flatwoods, Kentucky); 1 brother, Prater Ray Stambaugh (Johnson County); 2 sisters, Lissie Castle (Warton, West Virginia) and Imogene Brown (Johnson County); 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
   According to Ohio death record transcripts, Clystie Stambaugh Church was born November 12, 1907 in Kentucky, and died January 27, 2001 in a long-term care facility in Scioto County at the age of 93. Her father's surname is listed as Stambaugh, her mother's maiden name as Lemaster, and she was widowed and living in Scioto County at the time of her death.
3. EPHRIAM STAMBAUGH, b. November 14, 1909, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 18, 1995, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MINNIE MARIE MCKENZIE, daughter of COVA SALYER and HEREFORD MCKENZIE.
   Notes: Ephriam Stambaugh's brother, Hobert, married Marie McKenzie's sister, Jewell.
   According to his obituary, Ephriam Stambaugh (age 85), son of the late Samuel Stambaugh and Rebecca Lemaster, was a retired miner. He was born November 14, 1909 in Johnson County, died October 18, 1995 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Stambaugh, in 1989. He was survived by 4 sons, Charles Stambaugh (of Flat Gap, Kentucky), William Stambaugh (Sitka, Kentucky), Phillip Stambaugh (Sitka), and Roger Stambaugh (Barnetts Creek, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Connie Daniels (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Prater Stambaugh (Sitka); 5 sisters, Imogene Brown (Sitka), Mary O'Bryan (Columbus, Ohio), Lisie Castle (Wharton, West Virginia), Collista Church (Ironton, Ohio), and Myrtle Salyers (Columbus), 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. MALISSA STAMBAUGH, b. February 4, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CASTLE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malissie Stambaugh was born February 4, 1911 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
5. GOLDIE STAMBAUGH, b. September 23, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 8, 1976, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bessie Stambough was born September 23, 1912 in Johnson County to Rebeckie Lemaster.
   According to her obituary, Miss Goldie Stambaugh (age 63), daughter of Sam and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh, was a resident of Sitka, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born September 24, 1912 in Johnson County, died September 8, 1976 in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. She was survived by 4 brothers, Ephraim, Hobert, John, and Ray (all of Sitka); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Clistia Church (South Point, Ohio), Mrs. Lizzie Castle (Wharton, West Virginia), Mrs. Myrtle Salyers (Mt. Vernon, Ohio), and Mrs. Kathryn Castle (Staffordsville, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
6. JOHN ROB STAMBAUGH, b. April 4, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: John Rob Stambaugh is listed as a surviving half-brother in Lawrence Stambaugh's obituary.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John R. Stambaugh was born April 4, 1914 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
   
7. BEULAH STAMBAUGH, b. March 1, 1916, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1918, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beula Stombaugh was born March 1, 1916 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
   According to her death certificate, Bulah Stambaugh died January 5, 1918 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from broncho pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Sitka, Kentucky, her birth date as March 1, 1916, her parents as Sam Stambaugh (b. Johnson County) and Rebecka Lemaster, the informant as Harry Stambaugh, and the burial place as Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka.
8. PRATER RAY STAMBAUGH, b. May 2, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 19, 2005, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ray Stambaugh was born May 2, 1918 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
   According to his obituary, Ray Stambaugh (age 86), son of the late Samuel and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh, was a retired coal miner and a resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born May 2, 1918, died March 19, 2005 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, and was buried in Meade Branch Cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by 1 sister, Imogene Stambaugh Brown (of Sitka). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
9. MARY STAMBAUGH, b. October 20, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) GILLISPIE, m. (2) (unknown first name) O'BRYAN.
   Notes: Mary Stambaugh's name is also listed as Mary Albright in her half-brother Lawrence Stambaugh's obituary.
   According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary Stambaugh was born October 20, 1920 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
10. VERLIE HOBERT STAMBAUGH, b. January 15, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 23, 1978, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FANNY JEWELL MCKENZIE, daughter of WILLIAM COLUMBUS SALYER and MANERVA B. "MINNIE" SALYER.
    Notes: Hobert Stambaugh's brother, Ephriam married Jewell McKenzie's sister, Marie.
    According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burley Stambaugh was born January 15, 1923 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
    According to his obituary, Verlie Hobert Stambaugh (age 55), son of Sam and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh, was a disabled miner and a resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 15, 1923 in Johnson County, died April 23, 1978 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by his wife, Jewell McKenzie Stambaugh; 5 sons, Billy Gene Stambaugh, Verlie Franklin Stambaugh, Bennie Darrell Stambaugh, Terry Glen Stambaugh, and Timothy Hobert Stambaugh (all of Sitka); 5 daughters, Wanda Jo Couch (Sitka), Rita Fay Cantrell (Sitka), Sherry Lynn Stambaugh (Sitka), Dianna Rose Price (River, Kentucky), and Sandra Bernice Cantrell (Flat Gap, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Ephriam Stambaugh, Ray Stambaugh, and John Stambaugh (all of Sitka); 5 sisters, Imogene Brown (Sitka), Mary Gillispie (Columbus, Ohio), Myrtle Salyer (Florida), Lissy Castle (Wharton, West Virginia), and Collista Church (Ashland); and 11 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
11. IMOGENE STAMBAUGH, b. October 15, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 13, 2011, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HARVEY QUENTIN BROWN.
    Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Imogene Stambaugh was born October 15, 1925 in Johnson County to Rebecca Lemaster.
    According to her obituary, Imogene Stambaugh Brown (age 85), daughter of the late Samuel and Rebecca Lemaster Stambaugh, was born October 15, 1925 in Johnson County, died October 13, 2011 at home in Sitka, and was buried in Brown-Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Quentin Brown; 1 son, Harvey Brown Jr.; and 1 grandson. She was survived by 1 son, Jimmy Brown (of Prestonsburg, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Harriett Hensley (Sitka), Anita Jo Curtis (Sitka), Patricia Carr (Paintsville), and Brenda Frazier (Beaver, West Virginia); 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

The child of SAM STAMBAUGH and JANE RICE is:
1. HARRY STAMBAUGH, b. November 21, 1879, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1946, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORA MAHAN.
   Notes: According to his death certificate, Harry Stambaugh died suddenly on January 17, 1946 in Johnson County from a heart attack. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 21, 1879, his marital status as married, his wife as Nora Mahan, her age as 61, his parents as Samuel Stambaugh (b. Kentucky) and Jane Rice (b. Kentucky), the informant as Walter Stambaugh of Sitka, Kentucky, and the burial place as Sitka.
   According to his obituary, Harry Stambaugh (age 66), died January 16, 1946 at home in Sitka from a heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Nora Mahan Stambaugh; 2 sons, Walter Stambaugh (of Ashland) and Harry Stambaugh Jr. (Ashland); and 7 daughters, Mrs. Georgia Colvin (Ohio), Mrs. Lizzie Blanton (Volga, Kentucky), Mrs. Maxine Wheeler (Ashland), Mrs. Mae Norman (Ashland), Mrs. June Salyers (Ashland), Mrs. Dorothy Sloan (Paintsville), and Irene Stambaugh (still at home). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

The children of SAM STAMBAUGH and ELMINA OSBORNE are:
1. CROZA STAMBAUGH, b. June 5, 1888, Kentucky, d. August 30, 1918, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALONZO KIMBLER.
2. OSCAR M. STAMBAUGH, b. January 1890, Kentucky.
3. GEORGE W. STAMBAUGH, b. November 12, 1890, Kentucky, d. June 21, 1973, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ANNA SELLARDS.
   Notes: According to his obituary, George Stambaugh (age 82), son of the late Samuel and Elmimie [sic] Osborne Stambaugh, was a retired coal miner. He was born November 12, 1890, died June 21, 1973 following and extended illness, and was buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by his wife, Anna Sellards Stambaugh (of Sitka); 6 daughters, Edna Salyers (Coal Grove, Ohio), Jean Osburne (Powell, Ohio), Dorothy Stambaugh (Sitka), Georgia Davis (Sitka), Betty Ramey (Sitka), and Avenell James (Sitka); 1 sister, Kate Castle (Stambaugh, Kentucky); 4 half-brothers; 6 half-sisters; 36 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. LAWRENCE STAMBAUGH, b. June 2, 1893, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 10, 1972, Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) VIRGIE JONES, m. (2) NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" DYE.
5. KATHERINE STAMBAUGH, b. July 26, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 25, 1984, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAY OLA CASTLE.
6. TAYLOR STAMBAUGH, b. November 16, 1899, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1967, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUTHA MAY BROWN.

(This information comes from Jeannie Brink and other sources)

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CYNTHIA BELL LEMASTER, daughter of MALISSA M. SALYER and JOHN LEMASTER, was born January 9, 1888 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1955 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) JOHN BROWN, son of LARKIN BROWN and ELIZABETH LEWIS, about 1904. He was born March 13, 1868 in North Carolina, died February 22, 1932 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) THOMAS WILCOX, son of JACK WILCOX and ANGELINE LEMASTER, in 1933. He was born April 23, 1857 in Wayne County, West Virginia, died April 24, 1950 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Tackett Cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: John Brown was the brother of Abigail Brown.

According to her obituary, Cynthia Bell Lemaster Wilcox (age 67), daughter of John and Melissa Salyers LeMaster, was a lifelong resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born January 9, 1888, died January 21, 1955 at home, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Wilcox. She was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Stambaugh (of Sitka); 4 brothers, Ealey LeMaster (Volga, Kentucky), Levi LeMaster (Kerz), Clyde LeMaster (Kerz), and McClellan LeMaster (Ohio); and 2 sisters, Becky Stambaugh (Sitka) and Mrs. Esta Estep (Kerz, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cyntha B. Wilcox died January 21, 1955 in Johnson County at the age of 67. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, John Brown died February 22, 1932 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, form tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 13, 1868, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, His parents as Lakins Brown (b. North Carolina) and Elizbeth Lewis (b. Kentucky), the informant as Vegil Brown [hard to read] of Sitka, and the burial place as Sitka.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Brown died February 22, 1932 in Johnson County at the age of 64.

According to his death certificate, Thomas Wilcox died April 24, 1950 in Volga, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Senility" "Did not believe in doctors - Therefore had none." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Wayne County, West Virginia, his birth date as April 23, 1857, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jack Wilcox and Angeline Lemaster, the informant as Thomas Wilcox, and the burial place as Tackett Cemetery in Barnetts Creek.

According to his obituary, Thomas Wilcox (age 93), son of Jack and Angeline Lemaster Wilcox, was born April 23, 1857 in Wayne County, West Virginia, died April 24, 1950 at home in Volga one day after turning 93, and was buried in Tackett Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Cynthia Lemaster Wilcox, whom he married in 1933. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas Wilcox died April 24, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 93. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1870 census for Laurel in Ashe County, North Carolina (dated September 21, 1870), Larkin Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 21), Wilson (born in North Carolina, age 5), Syrena (born in North Carolina, age 4), John (born in North Carolina, age 3), and Amanda (born in North Carolina, age 1).

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Larkin Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 35), Wilson (son, born in North Carolina, age 14), Sirena (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 13), John (son, born in North Carolina, age 12), Amanda (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 10), Andrew (son, born in North Carolina, age 8), America (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 6), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Abagill (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Aaron (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and William (son, born in April of 1880 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Larkin Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a farmer, born in April of 1841 in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, married for 37 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in February of 1844 in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, married for 37 years, she's given birth to 14 children and 10 are still living, age 56), John (son, single, farm laborer, born in February of 1867 in North Carolina, age 33), Aaron (son, single, farm laborer, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, age 22), William (son, born in May of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18 [mistake]), Lona (daughter, born in August of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), and Kate (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), John Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), and Rutha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), John Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sintha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Rutha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Elizabeth Brown (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 75).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Taylor Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rutha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 22), Minard (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months [but crossed out]), Johnie Brown (father-in-law, not working, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, first married at 35, age 63), and Cyntha (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 43).

The child of CYNTHIA LEMASTER and JOHN BROWN is:
1. RUTHA MAY BROWN, b. August 23, 1905, Kentucky, d. July 23, 1992, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. TAYLOR STAMBAUGH.

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RUTHA MAY BROWN, daughter of CYNTHIA BELL LEMASTER and JOHN BROWN, was born August 23, 1905 in Kentucky, and died July 23, 1992 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married TAYLOR STAMBAUGH, son of SAMUEL STAMBAUGH and NANCY ELMINA OSBORNE, about 1922. He was born November 16, 1899 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 15, 1967 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Taylor Stambaugh's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working at a coke oven for Kentucky Solvay Coke Company in Ashland, that his closest relative was "Sam Stambaugh (Father" [sic] of Sitka, Kentucky, and that he was born in 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruth Stambaugh was born August 23, 1905, and died July 23, 1992. She received her Social Security card prior in 1967 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ruth Stambaugh died July 23, 1992 in Sitka at the age of 86. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Taylor Stambaugh (age 68), son of Sam and Clara Sublett Stambaugh, was a retired miner and a lifelong resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born October 16, 1900, died July 15, 1967 in Paintsville Clinic following a brief illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Brown Stambaugh; 4 sons, Miniard Stambaugh (of Sitka), Sam Stambaugh (Sitka), Don Stambaugh (Sitka), and Eugene Stambaugh (Hobbs, New Mexico); 2 daughters, Rudell Stambaugh (Cincinnati, Ohio) and Paulene Jones (Sitka); 2 brothers, Lawrence Stambaugh (Sitka) and George Stambaugh (Sitka); and 1 sister, Mrs. George Castle (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Taylor Stambaugh was born November 16, 1899, and died in July of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Taylor Stambaugh died July 15, 1967 in Johnson County at the age of 67. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Taylor Stambaugh is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rutha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 22), Minard (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months [but crossed out]), Johnie Brown (father-in-law, not working, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, first married at 35, age 63), and Cyntha (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 43).

The children of RUTH BROWN and TAYLOR STAMBAUGH are:
1. LESTER STAMBAUGH, b. August 31, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1924, Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lester Stambaugh was born August 31, 1924 in Johnson County to Rutha Brown.
   According to his death certificate, Lester Stambo died September 20, 1924 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Only prescribed treatment 'Diarhheal'." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 7, 1924, his age as 15 days, his parents as Taylor Stambo (b. Kentucky) and Rutha Brown (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Taylor Stambo of Sitka, Kentucky.
2. MINYARD STAMBAUGH, b. July 25, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 21, 2003, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OKIE JEWELL PATRICK.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minyard Stambaugh was born July 25, 1925 in Johnson County to Rutha Brown.
   According to his obituary, Minyard Stambaugh (age 78), son of the late Taylor and Ruth Brown Stambaugh, was a coal miner and a resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born July 25, 1925 in Johnson County, died September 21, 2003 in Salyersville Health Care Center in Salyersville, and was buried in Stambaugh Cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by his wife, Okie Jewell Patrick Stambaugh; 1 son, Carl Stambaugh (of Sitka); 2 daughters, Pamela Kay Jenkins (Flat Gap, Kentucky) and Benita Ruth Stambaugh (Stambaugh, Kentucky); 2 step-children, Tamera Jane McKenzie (Paintsville) and Dayyn Johnson McKenzie (Flat Gap); 3 brothers, Eugene Stambaugh (Sitka), Samuel Stambaugh (Sitka), and Donald Stambaugh (Sitka); 1 sister, Rudell McCowan (Ohio); 14 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
3. PAULINE STAMBAUGH, b. November 27, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1997, Freeburn, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELHANAN JONES.
   Notes: According to her obituary, Pauline Stambaugh Jones (age 69), daughter of the late Taylor and Ruth Brown Stambaugh, was born November 27, 1927 in Johnson County, died September 22, 1997 at home in Freeeburn, and was buried in Jones Cemetery in Sitka. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elhanan Jones, on February 16, 1977. She was survived by 2 daughters, Mary Conley (of Oil Springs) and Betty Daniels (Freeburn); 4 brothers, Minyard, Don, Sam, and Eugene Stambaugh (all of Sitka); 1 sister, Rudell McCoun (Batava, Ohio); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
4. EUGENE STAMBAUGH, b. 1929, Kentucky, m. PAROLEE JOYCE "JOYCE" FRANCIS.
5. JOHN A. STAMBAUGH, b. March 31, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 16, 2002, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John A. Stambough was born March 30, 1932 in Johnson County to Rutha Brown.
   According to his obituary, John Stambaugh (age 70), son of the late Taylor and Ruth May Brown Stambaugh, was a retired miner and a resident of Sitka at the time of his death. He was born March 31, 1932 in Johnson County, died December 16, 2002 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Brown Cemetery in Sitka. He was survived by 4 brothers, Eugene Stambaugh, Mynard Stambaugh, Sam Stambaugh, and Don Stambaugh (all of Sitka); and 1 sister, Rudel McCown (West Union, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
6. SAMUEL E. STAMBAUGH.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel E. Stambough was born in Johnson County to Rutha Brown.
7. DONALD STAMBAUGH, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dona L. Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Ruthe Brown.
8. RUDELL STAMBAUGH, m. (unknown first name) MCCOWAN.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Exer R. Stambaugh was born in Johnson County to Ruthie Brown.

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LEVI LEMASTER, son of MALISSA M. SALYER and JOHN LEMASTER, was born September 13, 1890, in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 10, 1963 in Lowmansville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky. He married ELMINA KIMBLER, daughter of CROZA STAMBAUGH and ALONZO KIMBLER, about 1920. She was born June 5, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 26, 2001 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Elmina Kimbler married (2) LEONARD LOVELY.

Notes: According to his obituary, Levi Lemaster (age 72), son of the late John and Mallisa Salyers Lemaster, was born September 13, 1890 in Johnson County, died May 10, 1963 in Castle Fork Rest Home in Lowmansville where he had been for 18 months, and was buried in the family cemetery in Blaine. He was survived by 1 son, Herbert Lemaster (of Louisa, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Mrs. Opal May (Houchville), Mrs. Alka Osborn (Washington, Ohio), Mrs. Ruth Kimbler (Blaine), and Mrs. Alta Webb (Worthington, Ohio); 3 brothers, Clellie Lemaster (Sitka, Kentucky), Clyde Lemaster (Sitka), and Ealey Lemaster (Volga, Kentucky); 2 sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Stambaugh (Sitka) and Mrs. Esta Estep (Sitka), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Elmina Kimbler Lemaster Lovely (age 96), daughter of the late Lonza and Crozy Stambaugh Kimbler, was a resident of Louisa, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born June 5, 1905 in Johnson County, died September 26, 2001 in J. J. Jordan Geriatric Center in Louisa, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Levi Lemaster and Leonard Lovely. She was survived by 5 sons, Hebert Lemaster (of Olive Hill), Russell Lemaster (Louisa), John W. Lemaster (Louisa), Leonard Lovely (Louisa), and Bob Lemaster (Prestonsburg); 3 daughters, Opal May (Blaine, Kentucky), Ruth Kimbler (Louisa), and Alka Osborne (Ashley, Ohio); 3 sisters, Beulah May (Blaine), Betty Price (Salyersville), and Lou Wells (Springfield, Ohio); several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elmina Lovely was born June 5, 1905, and died September 26, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Levi Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Elmira (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 23), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 years 11 months), Gusta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

The children of LEVI LEMASTER and ELMINA KIMBLER are:
1. OPAL LEMASTER, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAY.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oral Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Elmina Kimbler.
2. ALKA LEMASTER, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) OSBORNE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Elmina Kimbler.
3. AUGUSTA LEMASTER, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Augusta Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Elmona Kimbler.
4. ALTA LEMASTER, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WEBB.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Elmina Kimbler.
5. RUTH LEMASTER, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KIMBLER.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Lemaster was born in Johnson County to [no first name] Kimble.
6. HERBERT LEMASTER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hebert Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Elmina Kimbler.
7. JAMES RUSSELL LEMASTER, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Lemaster was born in Lawrence County to Elmina Kimbler.
8. BOB J. LEMASTER, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Boby J. Lemaster was born in Lawrence County to Elmina Kimbler.
9. JACKIE M. LEMASTER, b. Lawrence County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackie M. Lemaster was born in Lawrence County to Elmina Kimbler.
10. JOHN W. LEMASTER.

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MCCLELLAN "CLELLIE" LEMASTER, son of MALISSA M. SALYER and JOHN LEMASTER, was born June 10, 1893 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 16, 1984 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rushie Murray Cemetery in Kertz, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) PERLINA "PEARLIE" LYONS, daughter of WILLIAM J. LYONS and MANERVA CAUDILL, about 1920. She was born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, died March 10, 1972 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) NANCY ELIZABETH "ELIZABETH" DYE.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William J. Lyon (age 17) married Manerva Caudill (age 17) on February 25, 1889 in Johnson County.

When Clellie Lemaster's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Kerz, Johnson County, that he was single, that he had 2 dependent brothers, and that he was born June 10, 1896 in Flat Gap, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Cellin Lemaster lived from June 10, 1893 to June 20, 1984, and was buried in Rushie Murray Cemetery in Kertz, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Elizabeth Dye Lemaster lived from March 1, 1901 to December 29, 1978, and was buried in the same cemetery. No headstone photos are provided.

According to his obituary, Clellie Lemaster (age 92), son of John and Malissa Salyers Lemaster, was born June 10, 1893 in Johnson County, died June 16, 1984 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center following an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka. He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Pearlie Lemaster on March 10, 1972, and Elizabeth Lemaster in 1976. He was survived by 2 sons, Howard Lemaster (of Columbus, Ohio) and William Lemaster (Sitka, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Geraldine VanHoose (Dayton, Ohio); 2 brothers, Ealey Lemaster (Paintsville) and Clyde Lemaster (Sitka); 1 sister, Esta Estep (Sitka); 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clellie Lemaster was born June 10, 1893, and died in June of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clellie Lemaster died June 16, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 92. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Pearlie Lyons Lemaster (age 77), daughter of the late Will and Minerva Cordle Lyons, was a resident of Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died March 10, 1972 in a local hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Sitka. She was survived by her husband, Cellie [sic] Lemaster; 2 sons, Howard Lemaster (of Columbus, Ohio) and William Lemaster (Sitka); 1 daughter, Geraldine VanHoose (Dayton, Ohio); 3 brothers, Arnold Lyons (Sitka), Mace Lyons (Ashland), and Estil Lyons (Columbus); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Zora Bingham (California), Mrs. Pansy Jones (Virginia), and Mrs. Terrie Caudill (Ashland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pearlie Lemaster died March 10, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), William J. Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nerva (wife, born in June of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 28), Eva (daughter, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Arnold J. (son, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Mason M. (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Paulina (daughter, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Tera (daughter, born in May of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 81 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), William Lyon is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Manervia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 39), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mason (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Purlina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Tera (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Zora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Pansy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 112 (Gillan) in Dawson County, Nebraska (undated), Clellie Lemaster is found living with an Osborn family. John Osborn is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Jeptha (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Cogan (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Clellie Lemaster (hired man, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 46 (Sitka) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated 6, 7, & 8, 1920), Manervia Lyons is listed as the head of the household for house #22, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 46 years old. Also listed are Mason (son, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 43), Pearlie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Terie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Estle (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mauda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Zora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Pansy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-12 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Clellie Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 33), Howard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Jerline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

The children of CLELLIE LEMASTER and PEARLIE LYONS are:
1. HOWARD LEMASTER, b. 1922, Boyd County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Howard Lemaster was born in Boyd County to Pearl Lyons.
2. GERALDINE LEMASTER, b. 1924, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) VANHOOSE.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gerldine Lemaster was born in Boyd County to Pearl Lyon.
3. WILLIAM LEMASTER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
   Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Lemaster was born in Johnson County to Pearlie Lyons.