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ANDREW FLEMING "FLEM" DIXON, son of SARAH MARGARET CONLEY and FRANCIS "FARMER" DIXON, was born February 9, 1859 in Carter County, Kentucky, and died before 1930. He married SARAH MARGARET MCKENZIE, daughter of ANDREW JACKSON MCKENZIE and EMILY "MILLIE" COBURN, November 30, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in January of 1867 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 9, 1946 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky. Sarah McKenzie married (2) JOHN R. WILLIAMS, son of THOMAS S. WILLIAMS and ELIZABETH PRATER. He was born May 30, 1860 in Kentucky, died March 27, 1941 in Wittensville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Margaret McKenzie was the sister of Rosa Mary Katherine McKenzie.

According to her obituary, Hannah Leota McKenzie Parker (age 64), daughter of Andy Jackson and Millie Coburn McKenzie, was born in Johnson County, and died May 5, 1942 in a New Boston, Ohio, hospital. She was survived by 3 sons, Freddie Baldwin (of Mississippi), John Baldwin Jr. (U.S. Army), and Allen Baldwin (U.S. Navy); 3 brothers, Jay McKenzie (Paintsville), Fonza McKenzie (Pennsylvania), and William McKenzie (Flat Gap, Kentucky); and 7 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Simpkins (Portsmouth, Ohio), Mrs. Edna Horton (Baltimore, Maryland), Mrs. Ida Meek (New Boston, Ohio), Mrs. Sarah Williams (Johnson County), Mrs. Elizabeth Caldwell (Johnson County), Mrs. Flora Blevins (Johnson County), and Mrs. Ross Tackett (Johnson County). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Ida McKenzie Meek, daughter of Andy and Millie Coburn McKenzie, was born June 5, 1882 in Johnson County, died March 23, 1956 at home in New Boston, Ohio, and was buried in Town Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Martin Meek; 1 son, Dannie Meek (of Washington, D.C.); 1 daughter, Mrs. Michael Grant (Burns, Tennessee); 1 brother, Alphonzo McKenzie (New Boston); 3 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Pickerel (New Boston), Mrs. Naomi Simpkins (New Boston), and Mrs. Flora Blevins (Paintsville); 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky birth records, Andrew F. Dixon was born February 9, 1859 in Carter County to Farmer Dixon and Sarah Conly. His parents were living in Johnson County at the time.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Andrew F. Dixon (age 22) marrid Sarah M. McKenzie (age 15) on November 30, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Margaret McKenzie Williams died December 9, 1946 in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis and a hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as October 8, 1863, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John R. Williams, her father as Andy McKenzie (b. Johnson County), her mother's maiden name as unknown, the informant as John Dixon of Thealka, and the burial place as Thealka.

According to her obituary, Sara [sic] Williams (age 82), died December 9, 1946 at home in Thealka following a lingering illness, and was buried in the family cemetery at Rockhouse. She was married twice, and preceded in death by both husbands. She was survived by 3 sons, Bert Dixon (of Thealka), Irvin Dixon (Glo), and Kenneth Dixon (Beaver, Ohio); 7 daughters, Mrs. Rosa Salyers (Thealka), Mrs. Bessie Parker (Thealka), Mrs. Hazel Preston (Thealka), Mrs. Ellie Wallen (Waverly, Ohio), Mrs. Neva Salyers (Flat Gap), Mrs. Cora Mahan (Louisville), and Mrs. Stella Dye (Osborn, Ohio); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah M. Williams died December 9, 1946 in Johnson County at the age of 83. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, John R. Williams died March 27, 1941 in rural Johnson County from arteriosclerotic heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 30, 1860, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Dixon, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Thomas Williams (b. Kentucky) and Elizabeth Prater (b. Kentucky), the informant as D. P. Williams of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Staffordsville, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, John R. Williams (age 81), son of T. S. [Thomas S.] and Melissa Stafford Williams, suffered an injury to his eyes during his youth which blinded him for life, and was known throughout the county as "Blind John" Williams. He died suddenly at home in Wittensville on March 27, 1941 from a heart attack. He was first married to Lizzie Tackett, and to this union was born 3 sons, Powell Williams (of Paintsville), Frank Williams (Beaver Creek), and Cecil Williams (Sitka). His second wife was Sarah Dixon, who survived him. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 12 of the 1880 census for District 12 (Trace) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Andrew McKensie is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, he has kidney disease, he's born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), William (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Nerva (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Flora (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Hannah (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Fonzo (son, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On pages 17 & 18 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Flem Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in February of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 23 [mistakes]), Ella (daughter, born in October of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Stella (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Bert (son, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Rosa (daughter, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Hubert (son, born in March of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Johney (son, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Suvillar (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), A. Fleming Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 11 are still living, age 42), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hubert (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Minurva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Cora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Stelia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Kendall (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 15, 1920), Flem Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Bert (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 27), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19 [mistake]), Kineth (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Sarah M. Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #172, she's a laundress at home, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, firrst married at age 15, and she's 62 years old. Also listed are Keneth (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Nerva Caudil (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 29), Stelia Dixon (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 25), Lotis Dixon [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Annis Dixon (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), John Dixon (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ernest Dixon (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 1 month).

On page 35 of the 1940 census for District 58-14 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 22, 1940), John Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #286, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 79 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 72), William Baldwin (lodger, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 25), and Sarah Baldwin (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 21).

    The children of FLEM DIXON and SARAH MCKENZIE are:

    1. ELLA DIXON, b. October 1887, Kentucky, d. June 29, 1962, Ross County, Ohio, buried in Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. CLARENCE MCCLELLAN WALLIN.
    2. STELLA DIXON, b. May 1888, Kentucky.
    3. BERT DIXON, b. July 13, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1964, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.
      Notes: Bert Dixon is found living with his sister Rosa in 1940.
      When Bert Dixon's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a barber, that he was single, that he was a "Cripple in hands & legs," and that he was born July 13, 1890 in Johnson County. He was found to be of medium height, and he had gray eyes and black hair.
      According to his obituary, Bert E. Dixon (age 76), was a native of Paintsville, Kentucky, and a retired barber and farmer. He died at Fairborn Nursing Home, and was buried in Funderburg Cemetery near Fairborn. He was survived by 2 brothers, Johnnie Dixon (of Kentucky) and Kenneth Dixon (Kentucky); and 6 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Preston (Fairborn), Mrs. Stelia Dye (Fairborn), Mrs. Bessie Parker (Fairborn), Mrs. Rosie Salyer (Kentucky), Mrs. Nerva Salyer (Kentucky), and Mrs. Cora Mahan (Kentucky).
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bert E. Dixon was born about 1890, and died December 21, 1964 in a long-term care facility in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio. He was never married and he was living in Fairborn at the time of his death.
    4. ROSA DIXON, b. February 6, 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 1, 1978, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AUSTIN "ALSON" SALYERS.
    5. HUBERT DIXON, b. November 10, 1895, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 8, 1936, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio, m. (1) CORA LITTERAL, m. (2) BERTHA CLAY.
    6. JOHN GORDON DIXON, b. April 6, 1897, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. 1977, Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. EDNA COLLINS.
    7. MANERVA SAVILLA "NERVA" DIXON, b. May 31, 1899, Kentucky, d. November 29, 1974, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) WILLIAM HENRY "HENRY" CAUDILL, m. (2) GRANVILLE JAY "JAY" SALYER.
    8. CORA DIXON, b. April 11, 1902, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1980, Xenia, Green County, Ohio, m. JOHN W. MAHAN.
    9. STELIA DIXON, b. April 23, 1904, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 18, 1985, Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio, m. (1) JOHN BROOKS, m. (2) ELBERT J. DYE.
    10. KENNETH DIXON, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    11. BESSIE DIXON, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PARKER.
    12. HAZEL DIXON, b. 1912, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.






OLA SALYERS, daughter of ROSA DIXON and AUSTIN "ALSON" SALYERS, was born December 12, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 17, 1989 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. She married JAMES FRANKLIN JR., son of JAMES FRANKLIN and ELLEN M. SAMMONS. He was born November 11, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1999 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. James Franklin Jr. married (2) CARMONE L. REYNOLDS.

Notes: James Franklin Jr. was the brother of Everett Franklin.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cla [sic] Salyers was born December 12, 1921 in Johnson County to Rosa Dixon.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Franklin was born November 9, 1918 in Johnson County to Ellen Salmons.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ola Franklin was born December 12, 1921, and died June 17, 1989. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and her last place of residence was in Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ola Salyers Franklin was born December 12, 1921 in Kentucky, and died June 17, 1989 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, Greene County, at the age of 68. Her father's surname is listed as Salyers, and she married and living in Fairborn, Greene County, at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, James Franklin Jr. (age 80), son of the late James William and Ellen Sammons Franklin and a retired coal miner, was born November 11, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 25, 1999 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Floyd County, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ola Salyers Franklin, in June of 1989; and 1 son, Stanley Franklin. He was survived by is wife, Carmone Franklin; 1 son, Lee Franklin (of Nippa); 4 step-daughters, Almeda Zimmerman (Oil Springs), Nancy Spradlin (Rives Junction, Michigan), Helen Spradlin (Jackson, Michigan), and Alice Kennell (Munith, Michigan); 1 brother, Edgar Franklin (Paintsville); 1 sister, Nora Franklin (Salyersville); 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren; and 25 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Franklin was born November 11, 1918, and died January 25, 1999. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, James Franklin Jr. died January 25, 1999 in Van Lear, Johnson County, at the age of 80. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Floyd County but was living in Johnson County at the time.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 15, 1920), Jim Franklin is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Flossie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Conn (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Abraham Franklin (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, age 80).

On page 29 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), James Franklin is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ellen M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 44), Edgar (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Con (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), James Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Nora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 44 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 9, 1940), James Franklin Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #349, he's a new worker, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Ola (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 18), and Stanley Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of OLA SALYERS and JAMES FRANKLIN are:

    1. STANLEY GORDON FRANKLIN, b. January 20, 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 16, 1995, Loveland, Clermont County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Stanley G. Franklin was born January 20, 1939 in Johnson County to Olie Salyers.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Stanley G. Franklin was born January 20, 1939, and died October 16, 1995. He received his Social Security card in 1957 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Loveland, Clermont County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Stanley Gordon Franklin was born January 20, 1939 in Kentucky, and died October 16, 1995 at home in Clermont County at the age of 56. His father's surname is listed as Franklin, his mother's maiden name as Salyers, and he was married at the time of his death.
    2. LEE M. FRANKLIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lee M. Franklin was born in Johnson County to Ola Salyers.






THOMAS JERRY MAY, son of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, was born August 13, 1879 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died April 22, 1962 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He married SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" MERRITT, daughter of EDWARD MERRITT and BIDDIE DOTSON, June 24, 1899 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born February 5, 1879 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died July 31, 1957 in Boyle County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 359 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sarah Ellen Merritt was the sister of Cleo Merritt, who had a child with Emmanuel "Manuel" Fitzpatrick. She was also the sister of Lewis Merritt, Hattie Elizabeth Merritt, William "Bill" Merritt, and of Mary Alice Merritt, who married Edgar Hannah, son of Isaac Harmon Hannah and Lydia Margaret Arms.

According to his death certificate, Bill Merritt died June 18, 1938 in Abbott, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a pulmonary hemorrhage caused by pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 16, 1897, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Edd Merritt (b. Dotson, Kentucky) and Biddie Dotson (b. Dotson, Kentucky), the informant as Jack Merritt of Bonanza, Kentucky, and the burial place as Conley Cemetery.

When Thomas J. May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ellen May of Euband, and that he was born August 13, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light-colored eyes and brown hair.

When Thomas Jerry May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, he stated that he was unemployed, that his closest relative was "Mrs. Ellen May (wife)" of Foosland, Illinois, and that he was born in August 13, 1899 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 135 pounds, and he had blur eyes, brown hair, a light complexion, and a mastoid scar behind his left ear.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Thomas J. May married Ellen Meritt [sic] on June 24, 1899 in Floyd County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas J. May died April 25, 1962 in Pulaski County at the age of 82. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ellen May died July 31, 1957 in Boyle County at the age of 78. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 124 (Middle Creek) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 7 & 8, 1880), Edward Merrett is listed as the head of his household in house #29, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Biddy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 18), and Sallie Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 31 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), Thomas J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #223, he's a farmer, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in February of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 21), and Corda C. (daughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Thomas J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 31), Clee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Garr (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Biddie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Willis G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Thomas J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Garfield (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Biddie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Willis (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Tom J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 50), Biddie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25). They are living next to son Willis.

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 69-10 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Thomas J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 61), Biddie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), and Harold May (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of THOMAS MAY and SARAH MERRITT are:

    1. CORDA CLEO "CLEE" MAY, b. February 28, 1900, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 15, 1941, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, m. (1) BRIGHT BAUGH, m. (2) MONT FOLEY.
    2. GARFIELD "GARR" MAY, b. March 20, 1901, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. THELMA WARREN.
    3. BIDDIE MAY, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    4. VIOLET MAY, b. July 5, 1908, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1988, Pike County, Kentucky, m. JOHN W. LITTRELL.
    5. WILLIS G. MAY, b. January 21, 1910, Kentucky, d. November 23, 1983, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. FLORENCE I. "FLOSSIE" AUSTIN.

    (This information comes from Andrea Quick Nelson and other sources)






CORDA CLEO "CLEE" MAY, daughter of THOMAS JERRY MAY and SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" MERRITT, was born February 28, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 15, 1941 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in McKinney Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. She married BRIGHT F. BAUGH, son of JOHN GREEN BAUGH and FAMEY AKER. He was born June 30, 1894 in Eubank, Lincoln County, Kentucky, died August 13, 1930 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in McKinney Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. She married (2) MONT FOLEY.

Notes: When Bright Baugh's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Eubank, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born June 30, 1894 in Eubank. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to her death certificate, Cordie Clee Foley was shot dead - murdered - by her husband, Mont Foley, on August 15, 1941 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, her birth date as February 28, 1900, her marital status as married, her husband as Mont Foley, her parents as Thomas J. May (b. Floyd County, Kentucky) and Ellen May (b. Floyd County, Kentucky), the informant as Thomas J. May of Eubank, Kentucky, and the burial place as McKinney Cemetery in Waynesburg, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cordie E. Foley died August 15, 1941 in Lincoln County at the age of 41. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Bright Baugh died August 13, 1930 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from typhoid fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, Kentucky, his birth date as June 30, 1894, his marital status as married, his wife as Glee May, his parents as John Green Baugh (b. Lincoln County, Kentucky) and Famie Aker (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bennie McMullin of Waynesburg, and the burial place as McKinney Cemetery in Waynesburg.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bright Baugh died August 13, 1930 in Lincoln County at the age of 36.

On page 44 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), John Baugh is listed as the head of the household for house #436, his occupation isn't listed, born in July of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Elizebeth (wife, born in May of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 29), Cora A. (daughter, born in August of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Jonathan M. (son, born in April of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Bright F. (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and Roy (son, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 54 (Crab Orchard) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated May 11, 1910), John G. Baugh is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Famie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 48), Cora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Jonathan M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Bright F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Logan (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Bryant Baugh is listed as the head of the house hold for house #167, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Clee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Leathie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), and Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month). They are living next to Bright's widowed mother, and Clee's parents are in house #160.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Bright Baugh is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Clee C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 29), Letha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Iva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 69-10 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Clee Foley is listed as the head of the household for house #169, she's separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 4th grade education, and she's 40 years old. Also listed is Lonnie Baugh (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of CLEE MAY and BRIGHT BAUGH are:

    1. LETHA BAUGH, b. 1915, Kentucky.
    2. LUTHER T. BAUGH, b. May 30, 1917, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Luther T. Baugh was born May 30, 1917 in Lincoln County to Cordie May.
    3. LORA IVA BAUGH, b. 1923, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lora I. Baugh was born in Lincoln County to Corda May.
    4. LONNIE BAUGH, b. 1926, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lonnie Baugh was born in Lincoln County to Cleo May.






GARFIELD "GARR" MAY, son of THOMAS JERRY MAY and SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" MERRITT, was born March 20, 1901 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died in 1979, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois. He married THELMA WARREN, daughter of ELI WARREN and SARAH NANCY (unknown last name), about 1922. She was born June 19, 1905 in Kentucky, died in July of 1978 in Farmer City, Dewitt County, Illinois, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois.

Notes: Eli Warren's wife's maiden name was reportedly Sarah Nancy Grabeel.

According to Kentucky birth records, Garfield May was born March 20, 1901 in Floyd County to T. J. May (b. Floyd County) and Ellen Merritt (b. Floyd County).

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Garfield May lived from 1901 to 1979, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois, and that Thelma May lived from 1905 to 1978 and was buried in the same cemetery. Another grave marker lists their children as Charles, Bill, Vivian, Donald, Lucile, Vergene, Remona, Maxine, Robert, Jimmie, Iva, and Terry.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thelma May was born June 19, 1905, and died in July of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and her last place of residence was in Farmer City, Dewitt County, Illinois.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 192 (Eubank) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Eli Warren is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sarah N. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 38), Lula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Thula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 216 (Eubank) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), Eli Warren is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Lula (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Nell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Gar May is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Thelma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 22), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), William (son, born in Illinois, age 5), Vivian (daughter, born in Illinois, age 3 years 4 months), Donald (son, born in Illinois, age 1 year 8 months), and Luceil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 10-5 (Brown Township) in Champaign County, Illinois (dated April 4, 1940), Garifield [sic] May is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a reconstruction laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Piatt County, Illinois, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Thelma (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Charles (son, reforestation laborer, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 18), William (son, born in Illinois, age 16), Vivian (daughter, born in Illinois, age 14), Donald (son, born in Illinois, age 12), Lucile (daughter, born in Illinois, age 10), Vergene (daughter, born in Illinois, age 8), Romona (daughter, born in Illinois, age 6), Maxine (daughter, born in Illinois, age 4), Robert (son, born in Illinois, age 2), and Jimmie (son, born in Illinois, age 11 months).

    The children of GARR MAY and THELMA WARREN are:

    1. CHARLES MAY, b. 1921, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles T. May was born in Lincoln County to Thelma Warren.
    2. WILLIAM MAY, b. 1925, Illinois.
    3. VIVIAN MAY, b. 1926, Illinois.
    4. DONALD MAY, b. 1928, Illinois.
    5. LUCILE VIRGINIA MAY, b. March 18, 1930, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. September 29, 2009, Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, m. ERNEST W. QUICK, October 25, 1952, Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois. He was b. December 3, 1923, Illinois, d. July 12, 1973, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia L. May was born March 18, 1930 in Lincoln County to Thelma Warren.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lucele Quick was born March 18, 1930, and died September 29, 2009. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and her last place of residence was in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois.
    6. ELLEN VERGENE MAY, b. 1932, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ellen V. May was born in Lincoln County to Thelma Warren.
    7. VELTA REMONA MAY, b. 1933, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Velta Remona May was born in Lincoln County to Thelma Warren.
    8. MAXINE MAY, b. 1936, Illinois.
    9. ROBERT MAY, b. 1938, Illinois.
    10. JIMMIE MAY, b. 1939, Illinois.
    11. IVA MAY.
    12. TERRY MAY.

    (This information comes from Andrea Quick Nelson and other sources)






NOVA ANNA SALYER, daughter of ROSA DIXON and AUSTIN "ALSON" SALYERS, was born April 25, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 28, 1996 in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. She married EDGAR A. CASTLE, son of JAMES CASTLE and ELIZABETH BROWN, about 1928. He was born August 13, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 14, 1981 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Castle Cemetery in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marie Salyer was born April 25, 1914 in Johnson County to Reasie Dixon.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar A. Castle was born August 13, 1912 in Johnson County to Elizabeth Brown.

According to her obituary, Nova Salyers Castle (age 82), daughter of the late Alston and Rosa Dixon Salyers, was born April 25, 1914 in Johnson County, died December 28, 1996 in Sandusky, Ohio, and was buried in Castle Cemetery in Thealka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Castle, in January of 1981. She was survived by 6 sons, Paul Castle (of Thealka), Roger Castle (Thealka), Jimmy Castle (Columbus, Ohio), Eddie Castle (Castalia, Ohio), Jerry Castle (Castalia), and Gary Castle (Sandusky); 3 daughters, Alice Riley (Sandusky), Doris Preston (Williamsport), and Darella King (Huber Heights, Ohio); 1 brother, Robert Salyers (Florida); 1 sister, Clova Weigand (Florida); 29 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nova Castle was born April 25, 1914, and died December 15, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1958-1959 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Anna N. Salyer Castle was born April 25, 1914 in Kentucky, and died December 28, 1996 in Providence Hospital in Sandusky, Erie County, at the age of 82. Her fathers surname is listed as Salyer, her mother's maiden name as Dixon, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Edgar A. Castle (age 68), son of James and Elizabeth Brown Castle, was a retired miner and a resident of Thealka at the time of his death. He was born August 12, 1912 in Johnson County, died January 14, 1981 in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Castle Cemetery in Thealka. He was survived by his wife, Nova Salyers Castle; 6 sons, Paul E. Castle (of Meally, Kentucky), Jerry Castle (Castalia, Ohio), Jimmy Castle (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), Roger Castle (Thealka), Gary Castle (Sandusky, Ohio), and Edgar Douglas Castle (Sandusky); 5 daughters, Jeanetta York (Fairborn, Ohio), Alice Wright (Fairborn), Elizabeth Darnelle Gast (Fairborn), Doris Ann Preston (Williamsport, Kentucky), and Shirley Jo Arnette (Millington, Tennessee); 4 half-brothers, Clyde Castle (Thealka), Murner Castle (Thealka), Arnold Castle (Cincinnati, Ohio), and Edward George Castle (Portsmouth, Ohio); 2 half-sisters, Helen Erwin (Mansfield, Ohio) and Oneida Hill (Baltimore, Maryland); 31 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edgar Castle was born August 12, 1912, and died in January of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edgar A. Castle died January 14, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 68. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 15, 1920), James Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #167, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Addie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Murson [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to Edgar's future wife's family.

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Edgar Castle is listed as the head of the household for family #91A in house #91 (his parents house), he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 17 years old. Also listed are Nova (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 16), and Genetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months). They are living next to Edgar's father and step-mother.

On page 45 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 10, 1940), Edgar Castle is listed as the head of the hhousehold for house #363, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Anna Nova (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 25), Janette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Doris Anne (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Alice Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Paul Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Shirley Jo (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of NOVA SALYER and EDGAR CASTLE are:

    1. JEANETTE CASTLE, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) YORK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jeanette Castle was born in Johnson County to Nova Salyers.
    2. DORIS ANN CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) PRESTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris A. Castle was born in Johnson County to Nora Salyers.
    3. ALICE VIRGINIA CASTLE, b. 1935, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) WRIGHT, m. (2) (unknown first name) RILEY.
      Notes: Alice Castle's name is listed as Alice Wright in her father's obituary when he died in 1981, and as Alice Riley in her mother's when she died in 1996.
    4. PAUL EDWARD CASTLE, b. December 28, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1998, Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Castle was born December 28, 1936 in Johnson County to Nora Salyer.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Paul E. Castle was born December 28, 1936 in Kentucky, and died June 26, 1998 in Firelands Community Hospital in Sandusky, Erie County, at the age of 61. His father's surname is listed as Castle, his mother's maiden name as Sayler [sic], and he was divorced at the time of his death.
    5. SHIRLEY JO CASTLE, b. Johnson County, m. (unknown first name) ARNETTE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Shirley J. Castle was born in Johnson County to Nova Sayers.
    6. JAMES B. CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James B. Castle was born in Johnson County to Nova Salyer.
    7. ROGER L. CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roger L. Castle was born in Johnson County to Anna Salyer.
    8. GARY C. CASTLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gary C. Castle was born in Floyd County to Nova Salyers.
    9. EDGAR DOUGLAS CASTLE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edgar D. Castle was born in Johnson County to Nova Salyers.
    10. ELIZABETH DARNELLE CASTLE, m. (1) (unknown first name) GAST, m. (unknown first name) KING.
      Notes: Elizabeth Castle's name is listed as Elizabeth Darnelle Gast in her father's obituary when he died in 1981, and as Darella [sic] King in her mother's when she died in 1996.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elizabeth D. Castle was born in Johnson County to Nova Salyers.
    11. JERRY CASTLE.






JAMES HENRY SALYER, son of JOSEPH F. SALYER and MARY JANE BLANTON, was born November 20, 1875 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 26, 1944 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married ALICE C. "ALLIE" BLANTON, daughter of JESSE W. BLANTON and ELIZABETH REED, December 6, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born February 29, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 31, 1940 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: James Henry Salyer's name has also been reported as James Henderson Salyer. No evidence could be found that this is true and it's very clearly James Henry Salyer on his World War I draft registration card.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James H. Salyer (age 18) married Alice Blanton (age 13) on December 6, 1893 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, James H. Salyer was born November 20, 1875 in Johnson County to Joseph Salyer (b. Morgan County) and Mary J. Blanton (b. Johnson County).

When James Henry Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Argillite, Greenup County, that his closest relative was Allie Salyer of Argillite, and that he was 44 years old. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and gray hair.

According to his death certificate, James H. Salyers died August 26, 1944 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from chronic nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as November 20, 1875, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Joseph Salyers (b. Virginia) and Mary Jane Blanton (b. Johnson County), the informant as Walter Conley of Flatwoods, Kentucky, and the burial place as Pennsylvanis Furnace Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James H. Salyers died August 26, 1944 in Boyd County at the age of 68. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Allie C. Salyers died August 31, 1940 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from acute myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as February 29, 1880, her marital status as married, her husband as James H. Salyers (age 64), her parents as Jesse W. Blanton (b. Harlan County, Kentucky) and Elizabeth Reed (b. Johnson County), the informant as James O. Salyers of Ashland, and the burial place as Pennsylvania Cemetery in Greenup County.

According to her obituary, Allie C. Blanton Salyer (age 60), daughter of the late Jesse W. Blanton and Elizabeth Reed Blanton, was a resident of Ashland for the 11 years prior to her death. She was born in Johnson County, died August 31, 1940 at home following an illness of 2 weeks, and was buried in Ashland. She was survived by her husband, 4 sons, "James, Ohio, William, Lufty, and John Salyer, all of Ashland and Curtis Salyer, at home"; 6 daughters, "Mrs. Mary Campbell and Mrs. Mary Slusher, both of Laura, Ohio, Mrs. Golda Laferty [sic], and Mrs. Martha Wallers, both of Ashland; Mrs. Neva Conley of Flatwoods, and Miss Lillian Salyer at home;" 4 brothers, Paris Blanton (Ashland), Willie Blanton (Nolan, West Virginia), and John J. Blanton (Riceville) [the 4th isn't listed]; and 1 sister, Mrs. Prudy Sexton (Rice, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Allie C. Salyers died August 31, 1940 in Boyd County at the age of 60. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), James H. Salyer is listed as head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in November of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Alley C. (wife, born in February of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 2 children, age 20), Minda M. (daughter, born in December of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary E. (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 28 & 29, 1910), Jas. H. Salyer is listed as head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 16 year, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Allie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 32), Minda M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nevie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hayes A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pennsylvania) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), James H. Sayler [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Allie C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Neva N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Haze A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), James O. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Johney J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sarah M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months), and Curtis C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 10-21 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), James H. Salyer is listed as head of the household for house #398, he's the manager of a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 50), Hayes (son, single, laborer in a junk yard, born in Kentucky, age 26), William L. (son, single, laborer in a junk yard, born in Kentucky, age 21), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lillian M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Sonny Rose (lodger, single, laborer in a junk yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). Sonny Rose was the son of James Salyer's sister, Hattie.

    The children of JAMES SALYER and ALLIE BLANTON are:

    1. MINDIE M. SALYER, b. December 15, 1894, Kentucky, d. July 30, 1935, Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (1) GILES FRED ASHLEY, m. (2) EDWARD PARADEE.
    2. MARY E. SALYER, b. March 1896, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CAMPBELL.
    3. NEVA LEE SALYER, b. January 10, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1945, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JOHN WALTER CONLEY.
    4. HAYES A. SALYER, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    5. JAMES O. SALYER, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    6. WILLIAM L. SALYER, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    7. JOHN J. SALYER, b. 1912, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a John L. Salyers who was born April 21, 1911 in Graves County to an Allie Blanton.
    8. GOLDIE SALYER, b. August 26, 1913, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LAFFERTY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Goldie Salyers was born August 26, 1913 in Greenup County to Allie Blanton.
    9. SARAH M. SALYER, b. 1916, Kentucky.
    10. CURTIS C. SALYER, b. 1919, Kentucky.
    11. MARTHA M. SALYER, b. 1922, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WALLERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha M. Salyers was born in Greenup County to Alife Blanton.
    12. LILLIAN M. SALYER, b. 1925, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillian M. Salyers was born in Greenup County to Allie Blanton.
    13. WALTER C. SALYER, b. September 20, 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter C. Salyers was born September 20, 1927 in Greenup County to Allie Blanto.
      According to his death certificate, "Infant Salyers" was stillborn September 20, 1927 in Greenup County. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as James Salyers (b. Kentucky) and Allie Blanton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Walter Conley, and the burial place as Argillite.






JESSE W. BLANTON, son of JAMES HENDERSON BLANTON and DICY LOUISA ELY, was born March 26, 1854 in Johnson County Kentucky, and died January 25, 1918 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ELIZABETH REED, daughter of JASON M. REED and SARAH MANDA MCKENZIE, December 27, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born May 1, 1860 in Kentucky, died January 31, 1918 in Ashland, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: Elizabeth Reed was the sister of Asa J. N. Reed and Jincy Emelina Reed.

According to Kentucky birth records, Jessee W. Blanton was born March 26, 1854 in Johnson County to James H. Blanton and Dicy Ealy.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Jesse W. Blaton [sic] (age 22) married Elizabeth Reed (age 16) on December 27, 1876 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Jesse W. Blanton died January 25, 1918 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from apoplexy. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March of 1853, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer in a steel plant, his parents as Henderson Blanton (b. Kentucky) and Dicy Eley (b. Kentucky), and the informant as J. W. Hughes of Riceville, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jesse W. Blanton died January 25, 1918 in Johnson County at the age of 64.

According to her death certificate, Elizabeth Reed Blanton died January 31, 1918 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, hirthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 1, 1860, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Jason Reed (b. Kentucky) and Amanda McKenzie (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ernest Blanton of Ashland, and the burial place as Argillite, Kentucky.

On page 126 of the 1860 census for Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 9, 1860), Jacint Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #802, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 25), William H. H. (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 20 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1870), Jackson M. Reed is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah M. (born in Virginia, age 34), William H. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 10), Asa J. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 6), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Misouri (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 39 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), Jesse W. Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 20), Rosa L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Alice E. (daughter, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On pages 46 & 47 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Jess Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's a farmer, born in September of 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in 1855 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 45), Paris (son, born in 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Ernest (son, born in 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Willie (son, born in 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Jennie (daughter, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Miranda (daughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Jimmie (son, born in 1897 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), William Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 36 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Lila (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 58), and Jessee (brother, divorced, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Elizabeth Blanton is listed as the head of the household for house #13, she's a housekeeper, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Matlan H. [hard to read - Miranda?] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Fenie [hard to read - Jennie?] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Ervin (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Poondie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of JESSE BLANTON and ELIZABETH REED are:

    1. ROSA L. BLANTON, b. 1878, Kentucky.
    2. ALICE C. "ALLIE" BLANTON, b. February 29, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 31, 1940 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JAMES HENRY SALYER.
    3. CALEB PARIS "PARIS" BLANTON, b. April 16, 1881, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 8, 1951, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CROSHIE KIMBLETON, daughter of HENRY PRESTON KIMBLETON and MARY ELLEN HOLBROOK, 1904. She was b. September 24, 1881, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1962, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Their son, Haden, married Myrtle Dale. Their daughter, Mintie, married Lindsey Smith Conley.
      Croshie Kimbleton was the sister of William A. Kimbleton, Anna Candice Kimbleton, and Fannie A. Kimbleton.
      According to his obituary, Paris Blanton (age 70), son of the late Jesse and Elizabeth Reed Blanton, was born April 16, 1881 in Win, Kentucky, and died December 8, 1951 at home in Flatwoods, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Elizabeth Blanton and Hester Blanton; and 5 sisters. He was survived by his wife, Croshie Kimbleton, whom he married in 1904; 5 sons, Haden Blanton (of Bridgeport, Ohio), William P. Blanton (Detroit, Michigan), David J. Blanton (at home), and Franklin Blanton (at home); 4 daughters, Mrs. Ellen Gruber (Flatwoods), Mrs. Minnie Conley (North Kenova, Ohio), Mrs. Myrtle Daniels (Wurtland), and Mrs. Aileen Gregory (Otway, Ohio); 3 brothers, Ernest Blanton (Ashland), William Blanton (Ashland), and Irvin Blanton (St. Louis, Michigan); 1 sister, Mrs. William Parson (Ashland); 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Croshie Kimbleton Blanton (age 80), daughter of the late Preston and Ellen Holbrook Kimbleton, was born September 24, 1881 in Morgan County, died July 25, 1962 at home in Flatwoods, Kentucky, and was buried in Flatwoods. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1951; and 2 daughters. She was survived by 4 sons, Haden Blanton (of Carey, Ohio), William Blanton (Detroit, Michigan), D. J. Blanton (Flatwoods), and Frank Blanton (Wurtland); 4 daughters, Mrs. John Daniels (Clements, Michigan), Mrs. Harold Gruber (California), Mrs. Ed Gregory (Lucasville, Ohio), and Mrs. Minnie Conley (Mt. Clements, Michigan); 18 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. ERNEST BLANTON, b. 1885, Kentucky.
    5. WILLIAM BLANTON, b. 1887, Kentucky.
    6. JENNIE BLANTON, b. 1891, Kentucky.
    7. MIRANDA BLANTON, b. 1894, Kentucky.
    8. IRVIN BLANTON, b. June 10, 1895, Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 14, 1978, Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, buried in Saint Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan, m. ADA M. GIBSON.
    9. JIMMIE BLANTON, b. 1897, Kentucky.






MINDIE M. SALYER, daughter of JAMES HENRY SALYER and ALICE C. "ALLIE" BLANTON, was born December 15, 1894 in Kentucky, died July 30, 1935 in Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky. She married (1) GILES FRED ASHLEY about 1915. He was born July 15, 1893 in Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky, and died in July of 1974 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. She married (2) EDWARD PARADEE, son of GEORGE PARADEE and ANGELINE STONE, about 1928. He was born October 9, 1886 in Jerico, Chittenden County, Vermont, died May 22, 1942 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Williams Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Fred Ashley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a steel worker working for Ashland Steel Company in Ashland, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born July 15, 1893 in Oldtown, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Mindie Salyers Paradee died July 30, 1935 in Oldtown, Greenup County, Kentucky, from cancer of the uterus. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 15, 1894, her marital status as married, her husband as Ed Paradee, her occupation as housewife and Salvation Army worker, her parents as J. H. Salyers (b. Kentucky) and Alice E. Blanton (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. H. Salyers of Oldtown, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mindie Paradee died July 30, 1935 in Greenup County at the age of 40.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Giles Ashley was born July 15, 1893, and died in July of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and his last place of residence was in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.

According to his death certificate, Edward Paradee died May 22, 1943 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from the results of diabetes. He had a leg amputated because of gangrene and died from the shock of the operation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Jerico, Vermont, his birth date as October 9, 1886, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as employee of American Rolling Mill in Ashland, his parents as George Paradee (b. Vermont) and Agenline [sic] Stone (b. Vermont), the informant as Mrs. Sam Rosenthal of Burlington, Vermont, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Ashland.

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Joel Ashley is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she hasn't had any children, age 18), Goergee Ashley (brother, single, farmer, born in November of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), and Giles Gibson (adopted child, born in July of 1893 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), William H. Ashley is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Alma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Clifford (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months), and Giles (half-brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 10-22 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Ed Paradee is listed as the head of the household for house #281, he's a foreman at a scrap iron company, born in Vermont, parents born in the United States, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Mindia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 35), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Joeal [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of MINDIE SALYER and FRED ASHLEY are:

    1. GLADYS E. ASHLEY, b. November 19, 1916, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys E. Ashley was born November 19, 1916 in Greenup County to Mindia Salyers.
    2. ETHEL ASHLEY, b. April 8, 1919, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel Ashley was born April 8, 1919 in Boyd County to Mindie Salyers.
    3. WILLIE ASHLEY, b. July 12, 1921, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. July 12, 1921, Boyd County, Kentucky, b. Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darel Ashley was born July 12, 1921 in Boyd County to Mandie Salyers.
      According to his death certificate, Willie Ashley was stillborn July 12, 1921 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Fred Ashley (b. Kentucky) and Mindie Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Fred Ashley of Ashland, and the burial place as Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery.
    4. VIRGINIA ASHLEY, b. 1922, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgie Ashley was born in Boyd County to Mindie Salyers.
    5. JOEL E. ASHLEY, b. 1924, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joel E. Ashley was born December 6, 1924 in Boyd County to Meurnda Salyers.
    6. LEO ASHLEY, b. February 25, 1927, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1927, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Ashley was born February 25, 1927 in Boyd County to Mindie Salyers.
      According to his death certificate, Leo Ashley was stillborn on February 25, 1927 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his father's name is listed as Fred Ashley (b. Kentucky), his mother's maiden name is blank, the informant as Fred Ashley of Ashland, and the burial place as Ashland.






JOHN R. CONLEY, son of DAVID M. CONLEY and MAHALA ROBERSON, was born March 14, 1843 in Arkansas, died April 7, 1922 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married TEXAS LINSADE "SADIE" LAFFERTY, daughter of WILLIAM LAFFERTY and SELINA (unknown last name), January 5, 1865 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She was born in November of 1851 in Virginia, died January 3, 1920 in Oakview, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on John R. Conley can be found on page 545 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

John R. Conley was a veteran of the Civil War.

According to Kentucky marriage records, John Conley (age 22, single, b. Arkansas, father b. Kentucky, mother b. Virginia) married Texas Linsade Lafferty (age 18, single, b. Raughley [Raleigh] County, Virginia, father b. Virginia, mother b. North Carolina) on January 5, 1865 in Boyd County at the house of H. Freeman. According to his death certificate, John Conly [sic] died April 7, 1922 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from cardiac embulus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 14, 1843, his occupation as farmer, his father as William Conley (b. Kentucky) and his mother's maiden as "Don't Know," (b. "Don't Know," the informant as Hugh Conley of Ashland, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Sadie Conley died January 3, 1920 in Oakview, Boyd County, Kentucky, from Brights disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Virginia, her age as "about 77," her marital status as married, her parents as Wm. Lafferty (b. Virginia) and D. K. Crowel [hard to read] (b. Virginia, the informant as John H. Conley of Oakview, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.

On page 6 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1860), William Lafarty is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Selina (born in North Carolina, age 47), Emeline (born in Virginia, age 19), Jane (born in Virginia, age 17), Texas (female, born in Virginia, age 15), Elba (female, born in Virginia, age 13), William (born in Virginia, age 11), and Harman (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1870 census for District 6 in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated October 17, 1870), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a coal miner, born in Arkansas, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Texas L. (born in Virginia, age 23), William D. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Aaron T. (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1900 census for District 14 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated June 5 & 6, 1900), John R. Conly is listed as the head of the household for family #95 house #92, he's a coal miner, born in March of 1844 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 35 years, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Sadie (wife, born in November of 1851 in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 35 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 48), Marry C. (daughter, single, domestic worker, born in April of 1872 in Kentucky, age 28), Julis (son, born in April of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), and Hugh O. Conley (son, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11). Also in the house, but listed as a separate family, David Conley is listed as the head of the household for family #96, he's a coal miner, born in September of 1866 in Kentucky, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Virginia, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Tildis (wife, born in February of 1869 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Ohio, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 31), and Carry C. (daughter, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for family #169 in house #165, he's a farmer, born in Arkansas, father born in Arkansas, mother born unknown, 1st marriage, married for 42 years, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Sadie L. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 59), Mary C. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 33), and Hugh O. (son, single, laborer in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, age 21). Also in the house, but listed as a different family, Julius C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for family #170, he's a laborer in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, father born in Arkansas, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Viola M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Sadie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Gracie V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months). Son William is in house #163.

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 20 (Oakview) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's not working, born in Arkansas, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 76 years old. Also listed are Sadie (wife, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 76), and Hugh O. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 31).

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and SADIE LAFFERTY are:

    1. WILLIAM DAVID CONLEY, b. September 1866, Kentucky, d. May 1937, m. TILDIS (unknown last name), 1891. She was b. February 1869, Kentucky.
    2. AARON THOMAS CONLEY, b. 1868, Kentucky, d. before 1900, m. ABIGAIL "ABBIE" ARTRIP.
    3. MARY C. CONLEY, b. April 1872, Kentucky, m. DOCK SPRIGGS.
    4. JOHN H. CONLEY, b. June 17, 1874, d. 1938, m. MAGGIE DARBY. She was b. 1878, d. August 29, 1956.
    5. LAURA CONLEY, b. August 3, 1878, m. JOHN LAFFERTY, March 1899. He was b. 1878.
    6. JAMES CONLEY, b. July 8, 1881, d. before 1900.
    7. JULIUS C. CONLEY, b. April 15, 1885, Kentucky, m. VIOLA M. LYKINS. She was b. 1888, Kentucky.
    8. HUGH OTIS CONLEY, b. March 1888, Kentucky, m. GERTRUDE FAULKNER SULLIVAN, 1921. She was b. 1884.

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






AARON THOMAS CONLEY, son of JOHN R. CONLEY and TEXAS LINSADE "SADIE" LAFFERTY, was born about 1868 in Kentucky, and died before 1900. He married ABIGAIL "ABBIE" ARTRIP, daughter of JOHN ARTRIP and LUCINA FAVERTY, December 4, 1895 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She was born in May of 1871 in Kentucky, and died about 1901.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Lucina Faverty Artrip died January 25, 1912 in Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ohio, her birth date as July 8, 1852, her marital status as married, her father as Joseph Faverty (b. United States), her mother's maiden name as "Don't know" (b. Ohio), the informant as J. W. Artrip, and the burial place as Rude Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio.

On page 17 of the 1880 census for District 42 (Yellow Creek) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1880), John Artrip is listed as the head of the household for house #283, he's a laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Jersey, age 38), Anna (daughter, born in Ohio, age 17), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Abigal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mary Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), James E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Clara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Albert (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 6 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), John Artrip is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a farmer, born in September of 1841 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 34 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in July of 1842 in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Jersey, married for 34 years, she's given birth to 12 children and all are still living, age 57), Abbie (daughter, widowed, servant, born in May of 1871 in Ohio, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 29), James (son, single, farm laborer, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, age 25), Albert (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Charles E. (son, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Jesse (son, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Dora (daughter, born in January of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Lillie Conley (granddaughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and John W. Conley (grandson, born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), John Artrip is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 45 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Lucina (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Jersey, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 68), Walter Artrip (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lillie Artrip (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The children of THOMAS CONLEY and ABBIE ARTRIP are:

    1. LILLIAN CONLEY, b. August 1896, Kentucky, m. ADAM REHL, July 1924. He was b. 1882.
    2. JOHN WALTER CONLEY, b. August 19, 1898, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1952, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. NEVA LEE SALYER.

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






NEVA LEE SALYER, daughter of JAMES HENRY SALYER and ALICE C. "ALLIE" BLANTON, was born January 10, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 16, 1945 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. She married JOHN WALTER CONLEY, son of AARON THOMAS CONLEY and ABIGAIL "ABBIE" ARTRIP, April 6, 1921 in West Russell, Greenup County, Kentucky. He was born August 19, 1898 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, died January 15, 1952 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Neva Lee Salyers Conley died November 16, 1945 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, from breast cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 10, 1901, her marital status as married, her husband as Walter Conley, her parents as James H. Salyers (b. Kentucky) and Allie Blanton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Walter Conley of Flatwoods, and the burial place as Bellefonte.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Neva L. Conley died November 16, 1945 in Greenup County at the age of 44. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Walter Conley died January 15, 1952 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, from cancer of the right lung and the right jaw. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Greenup County, his birth date as August 19, 1898, his occuation as worker for C & O Railroad, his marital status as widowed, his parents as Thomas Conley and Abbie Artrip, the informant as Mrs. Taltan Webb, and the burial place as Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter Conley died January 15, 1952 in Greenup County at the age of 53. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 64 (Camp Custer) in Calhoun County, Michigan (dated January of 1920), Walter Conley is a soldier in the infantry, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old.

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 45-16 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Walter C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he repairs cars for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Neva L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 29), Helen L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Leta I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nuna M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James W. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months).

    The children of NEVA SALYER and WALTER CONLEY are:

    1. HELEN LOUISE CONLEY, b. 1922, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. BURNIE O'DELL MAY. He was b. 1919.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen L. Conley was born in Greenup County to Nora Salyers.
    2. LETA IRENE CONLEY, b. July 7, 1923, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. September 20, 1994, Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida, m. RAYMOND ELAM. He was b. 1920, d. 1972.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leta I. Conley was born July 7, 1923 in Greenup County to Nora Salyers.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leta Elam was born July 7, 1923, and died September 20, 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida.
      According to Florida death record transcripts, Leta Irene Elam died July 7, 1923 in Brevard County at the age of 71.
    3. NUNA MAXINE CONLEY, b. December 3, 1925, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. TALTON B. WEBB. He was b. 1921.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nuna M. Conley was born December 3, 1925 in Greenup County to Neva Salyers.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nuna M. Webb was born December 3, 1925, and died March 23, 2008. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia.
    4. JAMES W. CONLEY, b. December 28, 1928, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. July 31, 2000, m. BARBARA KINCAID. She was b. 1931, d. 2000.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James W. Conley was born December 28, 1928 in Greenup County to Neva Salyers.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James W. Conley was born December 28, 1928, and died July 31, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 from the Railroad Board.
    5. VENA ROSE CONLEY, b. October 15, 1934, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. October 19, 2002, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, m. LINDSEY HAYES .
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vena R. Conley was born October 15, 1934 in Green County to Nora Salyers.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Vena R. Hayes was born October 15, 1934, and died October 19, 2002. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Vena Rose Conley Hayes was born October 15, 1934 in Kentucky, and died October 19, 2002 in Summit County at the age of 68. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as Salyers, and she was married and living in Akron, Summit County, at the time of her death.

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






ALAMANDER "MANDER" SALYER, son of JOSEPH F. SALYER and MARY JANE BLANTON, was born December 22, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 29, 1954 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SARAH PEARL "PEARLIE" PHILLIPS, daughter of WILLIAM PHILLIPS and MARGARET SPARKS, October 4, 1906. She was born June 28, 1884 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 28, 1953 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Sarah Pearl "Pearlie" Phillips was the sister of David A. Phillips.

William Phillips was the brother of Millie Catherine Phillips.

When Alamander Salyer's World War I draft registration card was filled out in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, in Flat Gap, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Pearley Salyer of Flat Gap, and that he was born December 22, 1878. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and "Fingers off of left hand."

According to his obituary, A. M. Salyer (age 76), son of Joseph and Mary Blanton Salyer, was born December 22, 1877 in Johnson County, died October 29, 1954 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Phillips Salyer, in November of 1953. He was survived by 2 sons, Earl Salyer (of Oil Springs) and Oval [sic] Salyer (Springfield, Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Ross (Flat Gap, Kentucky) and Mrs. Sarah Estep. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alamander Salyer died October 29, 1954 in Johnson County at the age of 76. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Pearlie Phillips Salyers died November 28, 1953 in Paintsville Hospital from heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Flat Gap, Kentucky, her birth date as June 28, 1884, her marital status as married, her parents as William Phillips and Margaret Sparks, and the burial place as Fields Cemetery in Flat Gap.

According to her obituary, Sarah Pearlie Phillips Salyer (age 69), daughter of William and Margaret Sparks Phillips, was a lifelong resident of Flat Gap, Kentucky. She was born June 28, 1884, died November 28, 1953 in a local hospital, and was buried in Fields Cemetery in Flat Gap. She was survived by her husband, Mander Salyers, whom she married October 4, 1906; 2 sons, Oral Salyers (of Middletown, Ohio) and Earl Salyers (Oil Springs); 2 brothers, Harry Phillips (Louisa, Kentucky) and Rev. Sandy Phillips (Lucasville, Ohio); and 1 sister, Mrs. John Sparks (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah P. Salyers died November 28, 1953 in Johnson County at the age of 69. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Manford Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in January of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 32), Harry B. (son, born in September of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Chester A. (son, born in December of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Pearley M. (daughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), John H. (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Mander Salyer (servant, marital status unlisted, farm laborer, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Logan Bunyard (brother, born in January of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Patsey Burchett (servant, divorced, born in January of 1855 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 45).

On page 79 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), William Phillips is listed as the head of the household for house #543, he's a farmer, born in August of 1846 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, married for 34 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, married for 34 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 55), John H. (son, born in June of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Meredith P. (son, born in January of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Sarah B. (daughter, born in June of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), and Sandy T. (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Mander Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents, born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lilie Fairchild (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Mander Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Pearly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Oral (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Alamander Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #327, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at agae 28, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 47), and Oral M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of MANDER SALYER and PEARLIE PHILLIPS are:

    1. EARL SALYER, b. 1908, Kentucky, married MARY H. WEBB, daughter of ADDISON WEBB and SARAH E. NORA BALDWIN, about 1930. She was b. 1907, Kentucky.
      Notes: Mary H. Webb was the sister of Jonathan Webb.
      On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Addison Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. O. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 29), Russie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), George S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Johnathan (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Hannah M. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).
      On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17 & 19, 1920), Sarah E. N. Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #121, she's a farm laborer on the home farm, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 39 years old. Also listed are George S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Jonathan (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Mary H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).
      On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Nora Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #151, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 49 years old. Also listed are Jonathan (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), Earl Salyer (son-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 22), and Mary H. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 23).
    2. ORAL M. SALYER, b. June 23, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 28, 1977, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Madison County, Ohio, m. IRENE COVINGTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oral M. Salyer was born June 23, 1919 in Johnson County to Pearlie Phillips.
      According to his obituary, Oral M. Salyer (age 58), son of A. M. and Pearlie Salyer, had been a resident of Springfield, Ohio, since 1970. He was born June 23, 1919 in Johnson County, died July 28, 1977 at home in Springfield, and was buried in Somerford Cemetery in Madison County. He was survived by his wife, Irene Covington Salyer; 2 daughters, Mrs. Sue George (of Orlando, Florida) and Mrs. Pamela Pumroy (Tampa, Florida); 3 step-sons, Tony Robinson (Anaheim, California), Keith Robinson (San Francisco, California), and Richard MacMahon (Springfield); 2 step-daughters, Carol Ruggles (Springfield) and Rita Katt (Springfield); 1 brother, Earl Salyer (New Carlisle, Ohio); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






JOSIE BELLE SALYER, daughter of JOSEPH F. SALYER and MARY JANE BLANTON, was born April 29, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 10, 1951 in Lynn, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Quillen Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM A. KIMBLETON, son of PRESTON H. KIMBLETON and MARY ELLEN HOLBROOK, about 1900. He was born September 4, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 10, 1927 in Smith Branch, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Quillen Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married (2) RICHARD QUILLEN HOLBROOK, son of BENJAMIN WOODSON HOLBROOK and NANCY QUILLEN, about 1928. He was born August 24, 1878 in Letcher County, Kentucky, died February 9, 1948 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Quillen Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: William A. Kimbleton was the brother of Anna Candice Kimbleton, Fannie A. Kimbleton, and of Croshie Kimbleton, who married Caleb Paris "Paris" Blanton, son of Jesse W. Blanton and Elizabeth Reed.

Richard Quillen Holbrook was the brother of Sarah E. Holbrook and Susan Holbrook.

When William A. Kimbleton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Win, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Josie Bell Kimbleton of Win, and that he was born March 4, 1875. He was found to be 6 feet tall and stout, and he had dark blue eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Belle Salyers Holbrook died October 10, 1951 at home in Lynn, Greenup County, Kentucky, from "From history died from heart attack." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as April 29, 1880, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Joe Salyers and Jane Meadows, the informant as Mrs. Harlan Braden, and the burial place as Quillen Cemetery in Greenup County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Belle Holbrook died October 10, 1951 in Greenup County at the age of 71. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, William A. Kimbleton died October 10, 1927 in Smith Branch, Greenup County, Kentucky, from "Heart failure died instantly." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as September 4, 1875, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer on Greenup County roads, his parents as Press Kimbleton (b. Kentucky) and Ellen Holbrooks (b. Kentucky), the informant as "Kelly Owens (son-in-law)" of Load, Kentucky, and the burial place as Quillen Cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Ruchard Quillen Holbrook died February 9, 1948 in Marting Hospital in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Letcher County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 24, 1878, his marital status as married, his wife as Belle Salyers, his occupation as minister and carpenter, his parents as Woodrow Holbrook (b. Letcher County) and Nancy Quillen (b. Kentucky), the informant as Silas Holbrook of Urbana, Ohio, and the burial place as Quillen Cemetery in Kentucky.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), Preson Kemplin [Preston Kimbleton] is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sebra (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, age 28), Sarah J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Millard S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), William A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Lebern W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ann C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16 - 18, 1910), William A. Kimbleton is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 29), Bertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Mitchel M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 26 & 27, 1920), William A. Kimbleton is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Bell (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 102 (Kenton) in Greenup County, Kentucky March 12 & 13, 1920), Richard Q. Holbrooks is listed as the head of the household for family #65 [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Nancy I. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Russel (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Cosby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lilas (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months), and Nancy (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 66).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 45-3 (Alcorn) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Richard Q. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #230, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 49), Nettie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Hillard (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Laura Kimbleton (stepdaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of BELLE SALYER and WILLIAM KIMBLETON are:

    1. BERTIE KIMBLETON, b. November 14, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 23, 1939, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. JAMES KELLY OWENS.
    2. JAMES MORTON KIMBLETON, b. August 15, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 8, 1949, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, buried in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. LINA ADKINS.
    3. MITCHEL M. KIMBLETON, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    4. OLLIE KIMBLETON, b. May 15, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 11, 1934, Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. BENJAMIN SELEY EVANS.
    5. LAURA KIMBLETON, b. 1919, Kentucky.






BERTIE KIMBLETON, daughter of JOSIE BELLE SALYER and WILLIAM A. KIMBLETON, was born November 14, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 23, 1939 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married JAMES KELLY OWENS, son of ANDY J. OWENS and FADY MARSHALL, about 1916. He was born August 29, 1896 in Flanery, Kentucky.

Notes: James Kelly Owens was the brother of Sarah E. Owens.

According to her death certificate, Fady Marshal [sic] Owens died October 16, 1914 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from gastritis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Breathitt County, her birth date as July 16, 1861, her marital status as married, her parents as And Marshal [Andrew Marshall] (b. Virginia) and Fada Marshal [mistake - it's Nancy, reportedly Nancy Carpenter] (b. Greenup County), and the informant as Leander Owens of Win, Kentucky.

When Kellie Owens' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Win, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Bertie Owens of Win, and that he was born August 29, 1896 in Flanery, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Bertie Owens died Januray 23, 1939 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, from a cerebral embolism. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 14, 1900, her marital status as married, her parents as W. A. Kimbleton (b. Kentucky) and Belle Salyers (b. Kentucky), the informant as Kelly Owens of Beaver, Ohio, and the burial place as Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Ohio death records, Bertie Owens died January 23, 1939 in Portsmouth.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a James K. Owens who died August 29, 1957 in Perry County at the age of 61. He was living in Knott County at the time of his death.

On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), A. J. Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #376, he's a farmer, born in December of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Fady (wife, born in November of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 40), Snowdon (son, born in July of 1892 in Kentucky, age 17), George W. (son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Dola B. (daughter, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah E. (daughter, born in August of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Luverny (daughter, born in December of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), and James K. (son, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Andy J. Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Fady (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, age 50), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Vernie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), James K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lemma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Goeble (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Dora Gullett [Dora Owens Gullett] (daughter, married, not working, born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, age 21).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), Kelly Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Birtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Hollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 45-3 (Alcorn) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Kelley Owens is listed as the head of the household for house #233, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Bertie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 28), Harry (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Holly (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

    The children of BERTIE KIMBLETON and KELLY OWENS are:

    1. OBA OWENS, b. January 21, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 23, 1916, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oba Owens was born January 21, 1916 in Johnson County to Bertie Kimbleton.
      According to his death certificate, Oba Owens died April 23, 1916 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Bold Hives No Dr. Ever doctored it." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as January 23, 1916 [mistake], his age as 2 months 2 days, his parents as Kellie Owens (b. Kentucky) and Birthia Kimbleton (b. Johnson County), the informant as William Kimbleton of Win, Kentucky, and the burial place as Owens Burial Grounds.
    2. HARRY OWENS, b. February 20, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry Owens was born February 20, 1917 in Johnson County to Berta Kimbleton.
    3. HOLLY OWENS, b. 1919, Kentucky.
    4. OLA OWENS, b. 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ola Owens was born in Johnson County to Birtie Kinbleton.
    5. ROY OWENS, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    6. LOLA OWENS, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    7. ELLIS OWENS, b. 1928, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ellis Owens was born in Greenup County to Bertie Kimbleton.






JAMES MORTON KIMBLETON, son of JOSIE BELLE SALYER and WILLIAM A. KIMBLETON, was born August 15, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 8, 1949 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, and is buried in Kimbleton Cemetery in West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married LINA ADKINS, daughter of IRA ADKINS and RACHEL BALL, about 1922. She was born July 18, 1901 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died December 19, 1984 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio.

Notes: Rachel Ball was the sister of Ulysses Grant Ball.

According to her death certificate, Rachell Ball Adkins died November 7, 1952 in Lenox, Morgan County, Kentucky, from congestive heart failure due to chronic hypertension and heart disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lenox, her birth date as February 25, 1878, her marital status as married, her parents as Andy Ball and Sarah Moore, the informant as Mr. Ira Adkins, and the burial place as Adkins Cemetery in Lenox.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lina Adkins was born July 18, 1901 in Morgan County to Ira Adkins (b. Morgan County) and Rachel Ball (b. Morgan County).

According to his death certificate, James Morton Kimbleton died March 8, 1949 in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, from a coronary occlusion. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 15, 1902, his marital status as married, his occupation as farm hand, his parents as Will Kimbleton and Bell Siders, the informant as Lina Kimbleton, and the burial place as Kimbleton Cemetery in West Liberty, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lina Kimbleton was born July 17, 1901, and died in December of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lina Kimbleton was born about 1901 in Kentucky, and died December 19, 1984 in Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware, Delaware County, at the age of 83. She was widowed and living in Delaware, Ohio, at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 151 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Ira Adkins is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 32), Lina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Auty (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Russel (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and John R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 207 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated February 4, 1920), Iray Adkins [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Rachel (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Leny (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Auty (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Rissie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Jason (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Winfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Jim Kimbleton is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Lina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 28), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months). They are living next to Lina's parents.

    The children of JAMES KIMBLETON and LINA ADKINS are:

    1. LUCY KIMBLETON, b. 1923, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucy Keinbleton was born in Morgan County to Tina Adkins.
    2. EARL KIMBLETON, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    3. VERLIE KIMBLETON, b. March 31, 1927, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. September 17, 1927, Lick Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Lick Branch, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Verlie Kimbleton was born March 31, 1927 in Morgan County to Lina Adkin.
      According to her death certificate, Verlie Kimbleton died September 17, 1927 in "Lenox of Elk Fork" from spinal meningitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Morgan County, her birth date as March 31, 1927, her parents as James Kimbleton (b. Kentucky) and Lina Adkins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Jas. Kimbleton of Lick Branch, Kentucky, and the burial place as Adkins graveyard on Lick Branch.
    4. NORA B. KIMBLETON, b. 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nora B. Kimbleton was born in Morgan County to Lina Adkins.
    5. AUDRA V. KIMBLETON, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audra V. Kimbleton was born in Morgan County to Linnia Adkins.
    6. RINDA RACHEL KIMBLETON, b. May 31, 1934, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. May 16, 2011, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) BUTT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rachel R. Kimbleton was born May 31, 1934 in Morgan County to Lina Adkins.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rinda Rachel Butt was born May 31, 1934, and died May 16, 2011. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio.
    7. ANNA L. KIMBLETON, b. Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Kimbleton was born in Morgan County to Linda Adkins.
    8. PEARL KIMBLETON, b. May 18, 1942, d. February 12, 2010, Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio, m. BARRY ROBINSON.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Pearl Kimbleton Robinson (age 67), daughter of the late James and Lina Adkins Kimbleton, had worked most of her life in housekeeping at Grady Memorial Hospital, and was living in Delaware, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born May 18, 1942 in Greenup County, died February 12, 2010 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, and was buried in Cheshire Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Barry Robinson; and several brothers and sisters. She was survived by 3 daughters, Helen (Rick) Moyer (of Raymond), Ann (Eric) Irwin (Delaware, Ohio), Violet (Garry) Blake (Delaware, Ohio); 1 brother, Haston Kimbleton; 1 sister, Rinda Butts; and 9 grandchildren.
    9. HASTON KIMBLETON.






OLLIE KIMBLETON, daughter of JOSIE BELLE SALYER and WILLIAM A. KIMBLETON, was born May 15, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 11, 1934 in Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bentley Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married BENJAMIN SELEY EVANS, son of ALBERT N. EVANS and SARAH E. HOLBROOK, about 1928. He was born September 20, 1899 in Greenup County, Kentucky, died October 6, 1930 in Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bentley Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie Kimbleton was born May 15, 1912 in Johnson County to Josie Salyer. When Benjamin C. Evans' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Richard Q. Holbrook [his future step-father-in-law] in Load, Greenup County, that his closest relative was Albert N. Evans of Load, and that he was born September 20, 1899. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had black eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to her death certificate, Ollie Kimberton Evans died August 11, 1934 in Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 22, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Benjamin Evans, her parents as William Kimberton (b. unknown) and Belle Salyers (b. Johnson County), the informant as R. Q. Holbrook of Lynn, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bentley Cemetery in a "Home made coffin."

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ollie Evans died August 11, 1934 in Greenup County at the age of 22.

According to his death certificate, Benjamin Evans died October 6, 1930 in Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Greenup County, his birth date as September 1902, his age as 28, his marrital status as married, his wife as Ollie Kimbleton, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Albert Evans (b. Johnson County) and Sarah Holbrooks (b. Letcher County), the informant as "Douglas Evans (brother)" of Load, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bentley Cemetery in a "Home made coffin."

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamin Evans died October 6, 1930 in Greenup County at the age of 28.

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 45-9 (Kenton) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Benjamin Evans is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 17), and William A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). Benjamin's parents are in house #111.

    The child of OLLIE KIMBLETON and BENJAMIN EVANS is:

    1. WILLIAM A. EVANS, b. 1929, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William A. Evans was born in Greenup County to Ollie Kimelton.






ALBERT NEWTON EVANS, son of LOUISA YOUNTS and WILLIAM WILSHIRE EVANS, was born January 10, 1864 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 5, 1946 in Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery in Troy, Miami County, Ohio. He married (1) SARAH E. HOLBROOK, daughter of BENJAMIN WOODSON HOLBROOK and NANCY QUILLEN, about 1892. She was born in May of 1863 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married (2) ANNA HANNON WRIGHT in 1911. She was born about 1876 in Kentucky, and died in Troy, Miami County, Ohio.

Notes: Sarah E. Holbrook was the sister of Richard Quillen Holbrook and Susan Holbrook.

According to his death certificate, Albert Newton Evans died January 5, 1946 in Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, from prostatitis and cystitis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as January 10, 1864, his marital status as married, his wife as Anna Evans, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Will Evans (b. Johnson County) and Louise Younce (b. Letcher County), and the informant as W. D. Evans of Tipp City, Ohio, and the burial place as Riverside Cemetery in Troy.

Accordinng to her obituary, Mrs. Anna Hannon Evans (age 76), was born in Letcher County, married Albert Evans in 1911 in Kentucky, and died at home in Troy, Ohio, after an illness of 9 months. "Surviving are sons and daughters, Mrs. Everett (Belle) Johnson, Mrs. Manuel (Mary) Ward, Wilburn Bentley, Julius and Denver Evans, all of Troy and Douglas Evans of Turner, Michigan. Stepchildren, Miss Lou Evans of Kenova, W. Va.; Mrs. Pearl Broughton, Franfort, O., and Robert Evans, Troy; brothers, Irvin Wright of Neon, KY., and Eliza of Garrison, KY.; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Quillen of Garrison. Three half - sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Potter of Covington, O., Mrs. Martha Ratcliff of Huntington, W. Va., and Mrs. Lavada Ratcliff of Frankfort, Ky.; 2 half-brothers, Columbus Reedy of Troy and J. Monroe Reedy of Huntington; 30 grandchildren, 27 great - grandchildren, and two great - great - grandchildren."

On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Lane Fork) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), Benjamine Holebrook is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Robert L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), William E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Richard Q. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 35 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Millstone) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Albert Evans is listed as the head of the household for house #328, he's a farmer, born in January of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in May of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 37), Nancy (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Louisa (daughter, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Seley (son, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 8 months). Sarah's parents are in house #334.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Thompson) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Albert N. Evans is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Benjamin S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 102 (Kenton) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated February 11, 12, & 13, 1920), Albert N. Evans is listed as the head of the household for family #22 [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Anna H. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Robert B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mary J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Wilburn E. [Wilburn E. Bentley] (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Julius E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Douglas W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 45-9 (Kenton) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Albert N. Evans is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at agae 19, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Annie H. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 56), Jules E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), William D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Eligha D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of ALBERT EVANS and SARAH HOLBROOK are:

    1. NANCY EVANS, b. November 1893, Kentucky.
    2. LOUISA EVANS, b. November 1896, Kentucky.
    3. BENJAMIN SELEY EVANS, b. September 20, 1899, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1930, Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. OLLIE KIMBLETON.
    4. PEARL EVANS, b. 1902, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BROUGHTON.
    5. ROBERT B. EVANS, b. 1904, Kentucky.

    The children of ALBERT EVANS and ANNA WRIGHT are:

    1. VIOLA EVANS, b. December 26, 1912, Lewis County, Kentucky, d. February 16, 1913, Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Load, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Viola Evans was born December 26, 1912 in Lewis County to Annie Wright, Julius Evans was born January 3, 1914 in Lewis County to Anna Wright.
      According to her death certificate, Vioal [sic] Evans died February 16, 1913 in Thompson, Greenup County, Kentucky from "pneumonia fever." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 26, 1913 [mistake - 1912], her age as 1 month 20 days, her parents as Albert Evans (b. Kentucky) and Anna Hanon Wright (b. Kentucky), the informant as W. B. Reedy of Lynn, Kentucky, and the burial place as Reedy Cemetery in Load, Kentucky.
    2. JULIUS E. EVANS, b. January 3, 1914, Lewis County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Julius Evans was born January 3, 1914 in Lewis County to Anna Wright.
    3. DOUGLAS WILLIAM EVANS, b. 1917, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, W. M. Evans was born February 26, 1916 in Greenup County to Annahanon Wright
    4. ELIGHA DENVER EVANS, b. April 14, 1920, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Denny Evans was born April 14, 1920 in Greenup County to Annahanan Wright.






PAUL E. CONLEY, son of BENJAMIN H. CONLEY and CASSIE ELLEN "ELLEN" COOPER, was born January 19, 1910 in Kentucky, died January 14, 1983 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, and is buried in Green Mound Cemetery in Kilbourne, Delaware County, Ohio. He married FLOSSIE C. ADAMS, daughter of RANEY P. ADAMS and DELLA RISNER, about 1929. She was born March 6, 1914 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 2, 1984 in Marion, Marion County, Ohio, and is buried in Green Mound Cemetery in Kilbourne, Delaware County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Flossie Adams was born March 6, 1914 in Magoffin County to Della Risner.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Paul E. Conley lived from January 19, 1910 to January 14, 1983, and was buried in Green Mound Cemetery in Kilbourne, Delaware County, Ohio, and that Flossie Conley lived from March 6, 1914 to March 2, 1984, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Paul Conley was born January 19, 1910, and died in January of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Paul E. Conley was born about 1911 in Kentucky, and died January 14, 1983 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 72. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Flossie Conley was born March 6, 1914, and died in March of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Flossie C. Conley was born about 1915 in Kentucky, and died March 2, 1984 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 69. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 73 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), Paul Conley is found living in the home of his grandparents. Tommy Cooper is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Louisa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 54), Bertie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Noah (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Addie Roark (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Paul Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Guy Roark (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Anna Roark (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Bennie Roark (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Paul Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 16), and Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 0 months). They are living next to Flossie's parents.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 73-2 (Bloom Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 6, 1940), Paul Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural McGoffin County, Kentucky [sic], in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 26), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Benny (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ethel May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Warnie Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Elmer Jackson (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of PAUL CONLEY and FLOSSIE ADAMS are:

    1. MITCHELL C. CONLEY, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mitchell C. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Flossie Adams.
    2. BENNY R. CONLEY, b. 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bennie R. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Flossie Adams.
    3. ETHEL MAY CONLEY, b. 1934, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel M. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Flossie Adams.
    4. WARNIE EDWARD CONLEY, b. 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Warnie E. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Flossie Adams.
    5. ELMER JACKSON CONLEY, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmer J. Conley was born in Magoffin County to Flossie Adams.






VIRGIE CONLEY, daughter of JAMES HAYDEN "HAYDEN" CONLEY and MARGARET CATHERINE "KATE" BLAIR, was born March 5, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 28, 1948 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES PIERSON "BUCK" GILLISPIE, son of EARL GILLISPIE and ANN BAILEY, January 14, 1928 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born June 3, 1907 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1964 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Buck Gillispie married (2) SHIRLEY (unknown last name).

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 322 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James Pierson Gillispie was reportedly born June 3, 1907, but his parents weren't married until December 24, 1910, and he was listed as being 10 years old in the 1920 census.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Erl Gillispie [sic] (age 21) married Anna Bailey (2nd marriage, age 22) on December 24, 1910 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Earl Gilaspi died August 28, 1921 in Buffalo, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "his autimobile Run over a bank and broke his neck." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 5, 1887, his marrital status as married, his occupation as miner, his parents as Wash Gilaspi [Wash Gillispie] (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Bailey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ann Bailey of Thelma, Kentucky, and the burial place as "at home."

According to their marriage certificate, Virgie Conley (b. Johnson County, single, age 19), daughter of Haden Conley and Kate Blair, married James Gillespie (b. Magoffin County, single, age 21), son of Earl Gillestio and Anna Bailey, on January 14, 1928 in Hager Hill, Kentucky. The witnesses were Frank Blair and Hazel Conley.

According to her death certificate, Virgie Gillispie died July 28, 1948 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cancer of the cervix. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as March 5, 1908, her marital status as married, her husband as James Gillispie (age 41), her parents as Hayden Conley (b. Johnson County) and Margaret Blair (b. Johnson County), the informant as James Gillispie of Meally, Kentucky, and the burial place as Meally.

According to her obituary, Virgie Conley Gillispie (age 40), daughter of Hayden and Margeret Conley, was born March 5, 1908, died July 26, 1948 in a local hospital from cancer, and was buried in Meally. She was survived by her parents; her husband, James "Buck" Gillispie;, 3 sons, James Paul Gillispie (U.S. Army in California), Palmer Gillispie (of Meally), and Roger Allen Gillispie (Meally); 4 daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Green (Van Lear), Eilene Gillispie (Meally), Dona Rae Gillispie (Meally), and Joyce Ann Gillispie (Meally); 1 brother, Robert Conley (Hager Hill); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Jake Music (Hager Hill), Mrs. Moses Foust (Columbus, Ohio), and Mr. [Mrs.] O. I. Price (Lima, Ohio).

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virgie Gillispie died July 28, 1948 in Johnson County at the age of 40. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, James Pierson Gillispie died March 3, 1964 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, from generalized toxemia following heart surgery. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as June 13, 1907, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer for the highway department, his parents as Earl Gillispie and Annie Bailey, the informant as Mrs. Shirley W. Gillispie, and the burial place as Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville.

According to his obituary, James P. "Buck" Gillispie (age 56), son of Mrs. Ann Bailey Gillispie Robinson and the late Earl Gillispie and a native of Johnson County, was born June 3, 1907, died March 3, 1964 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington after an illness of 4 months, and was buried in the Richmond Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Shirley W. Gillispie (of Paintsville); 3 sons, James Paul Gillispie (Fairborn, Ohio), Palmer Gillispie (U.S. Navy), and Roger Allen Gillispie (Lexington); 4 daughters, Betty Jean Green (Holden, West Virginia), Eileen Davis (Wyoming, West Virginia), Donna Rose Adams (Ashland), and Joyce Adamson (Fairborn, Ohio), 1 brother, Earl Herman Gillispie (Paintsville); and 4 sisters, Mrs. Emma Dameron [Emma Gillispie Dameron] (Catlettsburg), Mrs. Beatrice Arnett [Beatrice Gillispie Arnett] (Fairborn, Ohio), Mrs. Susie Daniel [Susie Gillispie Daniel] (Paintsville), and Mrs. Eva Vaughn [Eva Gillispie Vaughn] (Ashland).

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that James P. "Buck" Gillispie lived from June 3, 1908 to March 2, 1964, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James P. Gillispie died March 3, 1964 in Fayette County at the age of 56. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Earl Glispie is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), James P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Enoch Robinson is listed as the head of the household for house #375, he's city policeman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 42), Jimmie (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Freddie (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Enoch Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months), James Galispie (step-son, married, taxi chauffeur, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), Virgie Galispie (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), James Galispie Jr. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), Betty Gene Galispie (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months), Herman Galispie (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Beatrice Galispie (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-4 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Jim Gillispi is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 32), James Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Betty Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Eilene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Donna Rose (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Palmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Joyce Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of VIRGIE CONLEY and JAMES GILLISPIE are:

    1. JAMES PAUL GILLISPIE, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James P. Gillespie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    2. BETTY JEAN GILLISPIE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILBUR GREEN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty J. Gillespie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    3. EILEEN GILLISPIE, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DAVIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eileen Gillispie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    4. DONNA ROSE GILLISPIE, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donna R. Gillespie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    5. PALMER GILLISPIE, b. 1937, Kentucky.
    6. JOYCE ANN GILLISPIE, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) ADAMSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joyce A. Gillispie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conly.
    7. FLORENCE GILLISPIE, b. May 7, 1940, Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 8, 1940, Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Florence Gillispie was born May 7, 1940 in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
      According to her death certificate, Florence Gillispie died May 8, 1940 in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Birth Injury Probable intracranial hemorrhage." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Meally, her age as 1 day, her parents as James Gillispie (b. Van Lear, Kentucky) and Virgie Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as James Gillispie of Meally, and the burial place as Meally.
    8. ROGER ALLEN GILLISPIE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rodger A. Gillispie was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.






SARAH ANN SALYER, daughter of JOSEPH F. SALYER and MARY JANE BLANTON, was born in April of 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 29, 1957 in Boyd County, Kentucky. She married ELIPHUS P. "LIFE" ESTEP, son of RICHARD H. ESTEP and LOURAINE FRANCES RAMEY, December 18, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born March 3, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 4, 1955 in Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Eliphus P. Estep was the brother of Cordellia J. Estep, James Harrison Estep, Charles W. "Bill" Estep, and of Thursa Emaline Estep, who married Harrison B. Cantrell, son of James Cantrell and Louisa B. McKenzie.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Eliphus Estep (age 22, farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 1st marriage) married Sarah A. Salyer (age 18, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 1st marriage) on December 18, 1903 in Johnson County.

When Life Estep's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Fuget, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Sarah Estep of Fuget, and that he was born March 3, 1884. He was found to be of medium build, and he had light blue eyes and black hair.

When Life Estep's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Mason Township in Wilgus, Lawrence County, Ohio, that his closest relative was Mrs. Sara Ann Estep of Wilgus, and that he was born March 3, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 5 inches tall, he weighed 119 pounds, he had blue eyes, brown/gray hair, a light brown complexion, and he had "Three fingers off on left hand."

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah A. Estep died November 29, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 71. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Life Estep died March 4, 1955 in Boyd County at the age of 71. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20, 1900), Richard H. Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #264, his occupation isn't listed, born in October of 1858 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Lourena F. (wife, born in October of 1857 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Tennessee, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 41 [42]), Cordilla J. (daughter, born in December of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Thursia E. (daughter, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Leifus (son, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Thomas (son, born in September of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Harrison (son, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Lilburn H. (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), John W. (son, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Rachel S. (daughter, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Philip S. (son, born in July of 1894 in Kentucky, age 3), and Exer (daughter, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Elipahe [hard to read] Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #74, 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 Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Mitchel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Life P. Estepp is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Henry F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Louise [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Hodley (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 10-5 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Life Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 43), and Hoodley (son, born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to son Henry.

    The children of SARAH SALYER and LIFE ESTEP are:

    1. JAMES MITCHEL ESTEP, b. September 18, 1904, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1992, Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, James M. Estep was born September 18, 1904, and died in September of 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, James M. Estep was born September 18, 1904 in Kentucky, and died September 11, 1992 in River Valley Health Systems in Ironton, Lawrence County, at the age of 87. His father's surname is listed as Estep, his mother's maiden name as Salyers, and he was widowed at the time of his death.
    2. HENRY FRANKLIN "FRANK" ESTEP, b. born July 4, 1907, Kentucky, d. September 13, 1995, Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio, m. IDA MAY SCARBERRY.
    3. GEORGIA ESTEP, b. October 14, 1911, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 28, 1911, Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Fuget, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georga Estep was born October 14, 1911 in Johnson County to Sarah Salyer.
      According to her death certificate, Georgia Estep died October 28, 1911 in Low Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from an enlarged liver. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as October 14, 1911, her parents as Life Estep (b. Johnson County) and Sara Salyer (b. Johnson County), the informant as Live Estep of Fuget, Kentucky, and the burial place as Fuget.
    4. LOUISE ESTEP, b. November 1, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 30, 2002, Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. BEN "BENNIE" BELLOMY.
    5. HODLEY ESTEP, b. January 1, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hodley Estep was born January 1, 1915 in Johnson County to Sarah Salyer.






HENRY FRANKLIN "FRANK" ESTEP, son of SARAH ANN SALYER and ELIPHUS P. "LIFE" ESTEP, was born July 4, 1907 in Kentucky, and died September 13, 1995 in Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio. He married IDA MAY SCARBERRY, daughter of ENOCH SCARBERRY and ANNA DANIELS, about 1924. She was born May 20, 1909 in Kentucky, and died June 14, 1976 in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Anna Daniels Scarberry Rowley died May 3, 1950 in Catlettsburg, Boyd County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion due to arteriosclerosis and diabetes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Greenup County, Kentucky, her birth date as March 5, 1884, her marital status as widowed, her parents as George Daniels and Sue Sutherland, the informant as Albert Scarberry, and the burial place as Williams Cemetery in Ashland.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry F. Estep was July 4, 1907, and died September 13, 1995. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lindsey, Sandusky County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Henry Franklin Estep was born July 4, 1907 in Kentucky, and died September 13, 1995 in a long-term care facility in Sandusky County at the age of 88. His father's surname is listed as Estep, his mother's maiden name as Seylers, and he was widowed at the time of his death.

According to a partial transcription of his obituary, Henry Franklin Estep was born about 1907, and died September 13, 1995 in Fremont, Ohio, at the age of 88. His wife's name is listed as Ida May Scarberry.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ida Estep was born May 20, 1909, and died in June of 1976. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ida M. Estep was born about 1909, and died June 14, 1976 at home in Clyde, Sandusky County, at the age of 67. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 20 (Normal) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Enoch Scarberry is listed as the head of the household for house #394, he's a laborer in a lumberyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Annie M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 25), Everett E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Ida M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Enoch Scarbery is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a machinist for a lumber company, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Ana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Elisebth [Mary Elizabeth] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Albert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Jessie W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), and Olie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 10-5 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Frank Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #349, he's a block maker in a block plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Ida (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 20), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 months). They are living next to Frank's parents

    The children of FRANK ESTEP and IDA SCARBERRY are:

    1. CHESTER ESTEP, b. 1925, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Chester Estep was born in Boyd County to Ida Scarberry.
    2. ARTHUR ESTEP, b. 1927, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arthur Estep was born in Boyd County to Ida Scarberry.
    3. LIFE E. ESTEP, b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Life E. Estep was born in Boyd County to Ida Scarberry.
    4. DONALD ESTEP, b. Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald Estep was born in Boyd County to Ida Scarberry.






LOUISE ESTEP, daughter of SARAH ANN SALYER and ELIPHUS P. "LIFE" ESTEP, was born November 1, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 30, 2002 in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married BEN "BENNIE" BELLOMY, son of BEN SHERMAN BELLOMY and SARAH A. MAY, about 1929. He was born April 6, 1906 in Kentucky, and died March 13, 1997 in Carter County, Kentucky.

Notes: Ben Sherman Bellomy's full name was determined by finding his death certificate (1871-1952).

Sarah May's maiden name was determined by finding the birth record transcripts of 2 of her sons, Charles R. Bellomy (b. October 31, 1915, Boyd County) and Henry Andrew Bellomy (b. October 16, 1917, Boyd County).

According to her obituary, Louise Estep Bellomy (age 89), daughter of the late Life and Sarah Ann Estep, was a resident of Ashland, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born November 1, 1912 in Johnson County, died April 30, 2002, and was buried in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Bellomy; 1 son, Paul Bellomy; 3 brothers; and 4 grandchildren. She was survived by 7 sons, Richard (Phyllis) Bellomy (of Portsmouth, Ohio), Tom (Betty) Bellomy (Ashland), Bill (Doris) Bellomy (Shiloh, Ohio), Russell (Nancy) Bellomy (Ashland), Jim (Belvia) Bellomy (Winnsboro, South Carolina), Darrell (Lois) Bellomy (Mesa, Arizona), and Ray (Sharon) Bellomy (Bourbonnais, Illinois); 4 daughters, Lanis (Herman) Restelli (Mansfield, Ohio), Betty (Charles) Fields (Ashland), Kay (Delbert) Vance (Ashland), and Roberta (Kenny) Musser (Ashland); 28 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and 10 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, Louise Bellomy was born November 1, 1912, and died April 30, 2002. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bennie Bellamy was born April 6, 1906, and died March 13, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Bennie Bellomy died March 13, 1997 in Ashland and was living in Carter County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Carter County and was living in Boyd County at the time.

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1910 census for District 18 (Geyer Bridge) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Ben S. Bellomy is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 27), Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 12 (England Hill) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Ben Bellomy is listed as the head of the household for house #110, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 37), Susan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ben (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 10-26 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Thomas N. Scott is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a bleacher in a tannery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are America (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 41, age 59), Bennie Bellomy (nephew, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 23), Louisa Bellomy (niece, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 17), and Paul Bellomy (grandnephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

    The children of LOUISE ESTEP and BENNIE BELLOMY are:

    1. PAUL J. BELLOMY, b. January 4, 1930, Boyd County, Kentucky (deceased).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul J. Bellomy was born January 4, 1930 in Boyd County to Louise Estep.
    2. LANIS A. BELLOMY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. HERMAN RESTELLI.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lanis A. Bellomy was born in Boyd County to Louise Estep.
    3. RICHARD H. BELLOMY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. PHYLLIS (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Richard H. Bellomy was born in Boyd County to Louise Estep.
    4. WILLIAM T. BELLOMY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. DORIS (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William T. Bellomy was born in Boyd County to Louise Estep.
    5. RUSSELL L. BELLOMY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. NANCY (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell L. Bellany was born in Boyd County to Louise Estep.
    6. BETTY LOU BELLOMY, b. Boyd County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES FIELDS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty Lou Bellomy was born in Boyd County to Louise E. Bellomy.
    7. TOM BELLOMY, m. BETTY (unknown last name).
    8. JIM BELLOMY, m. BELVIA (unknown last name).
    9. DARRELL BELLOMY, m. LOIS (unknown last name).
    10. RAY BELLOMY, m. SHARON (unknown last name).
    11. KAY BELLOMY, m. DELBERT VANCE.
    12. ROBERTA BELLOMY, m. KENNY MUSSER.







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