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SOLOMON RICHARD SPRADLIN, son of HENRY J. SPRADLIN and ROSA T. ANN LEMASTER, was born October 6, 1881 in Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky, and died October 16, 1948 in Estill, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married MINERVA JANE "NERVA" LITTERAL, daughter of FRANKLIN "FRANK" LITTERAL and EMALINE LITTERAL, April 24, 1903 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in September of 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 27, 1954 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed male child stillborn on March 24, 1912 in Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Strangulation by prolaps cord." Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as S. R. Spradling [sic] (b. Morgan County) and N. J. Litteral (b. Johnson County, Kentucky), the informant as S. R. Spradlin of Cannel City, and the burial place as Cannel City Cemetery.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sol Spradling married Nevi J. Litteral on April 24, 1903 in Morgan County.

When Sol Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner in Wayland, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Nerva Jane Spradlin of Wayland, and that he was born October 6, 1881. He was found to be of medium height, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his death certificate, Sol R. Spradlin died October 16, 1948 in Estill, Floyd County, Kentucky, from asthma and cardiovascular disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Candle City, Kentucky, his birthdate as October 6, 1881, his marital status as married, his wife as Nervia J. Spradlin, his occupation as miner, his parents as Henry J. Spradlin (b. Riceville, Kentucky) and Rosana Lemaster (b. Caney, Kentucky), and the informant as Orville Spradlin of Franklin Furnace, Ohio.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nerva J. Spradlin died July 27, 1954 in Floyd County at the age of 66. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 155 (Cannel) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Solomen Spardling [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nerva J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 24), Emet (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Gracie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ida Literal [Ida Litteral] (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 6, 1920), Sol R. Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Nervy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Emmet (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gracy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Arvel (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 36-24 (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Henry J. Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Rosy T. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 65), Richard (son, married, shot fireman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 49), and Thomas J. (son, single, motor brakeman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 60-11 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Saul Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Nervie Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 52), Arvile (son, single, coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 24), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Troy Hays (son-in-law, married, track man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Knott County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 24), and Anna Rose Hays (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 20).

    The children of SOL SPRADLIN and NERVA LITTERAL are:

    1. EMMITT SPRADLIN, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    2. GRACE SPRADLIN, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    3. HURSCHELL SPRADLIN, b. December 18, 1914, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1915, Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hurshell Spradlin was born December 18, 1914 in Morgan County to Rebecca Litteral.
      According to his death certificate, Hurschel Spradlin died February 3, 1915 in Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky, from cerebro-spinal fever. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 1 month, his parents as Sol R. Spradlin (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca J. Litteral (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Sol R. Spradlin of Cannel City.
    4. HERBERT B. SPRADLIN, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Herbert B. Spradlin was born in Floyd County to Nervie Litteral.
    5. ORVILLE SPRADLIN, b. January 4, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orville Spradlin was born in Morgan County to Minerva Litteral.
    6. ANNA ROSE SPRADLIN, b. January 1, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. TROY HAYS. He was b. 1916, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna R. Spradlin was born January 1, 1920 in Floyd County to Jayne Littrell.






FRANKLIN "FRANK" LITTERAL, son of MILTON LITTERAL and MANERVA JACKSON, was born December 15, 1856 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 5, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) EMALINE LITTERAL on November 23, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, and died after 1900. He married (2) ALICE STONE, daughter of CUDBERTH B. STONE and CLARINDA ARNETT, about 1904. She was born about 1881 in Kentucky. Alice Stone married (1) MORTON HOWARD on September 20, 1891 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Emaline Litteral could have been the Emeline Litteral who was the daughter of Jency Jane H. Blair and John Fleming Litteral.

Alice Stone was the sister of Turner Stone and Artie Stone.

According to Kentucky birth records, Comadore Stone was born February 14, 1859 in Floyd County to Cudbuth [sic] and Clarenda Arnett.

According to Kentucky birth records, Franklin Littrell was born December 15, 1856 in Johnson County to Milton Littrell and Manerva Jackson.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Frank Litteral (age 26) married Emeline Litteral (age 15) on November 23, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Alice Stone married Morton Howard on September 20, 1891 in Magoffin County at the home of C. B. Stone. The witnesses were George Salyer and Turner Stone, and the minister was John Bailey.

According to his death certificate, Frank Littral died October 5, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Paralysis After Last stroke he lived 7 days." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Ohio, his birth date as September 15, 1858, his marital status as married, his occupation as miner, his father as Milton Litteral, his mother's maiden name as "Don't Know," the informant as Mrs. Allis Littral of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 125 (Precinct 5 - Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1880), Cudburth Stone is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Clarinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Turner (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Commodore (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Missouri (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Tennessee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Costillo (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Saml [Samuel] (son, twin, born in Kentucky, age 12), Arty (daughter, twin, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 53 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 26, 1900), Frank Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #455, he's a coal miner, born in November of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Emaline (wife, born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 17 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 33), Manerva (daughter, born in September of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Charles (son, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie (daughter, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Eddie (son, born in March of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Ida (daughter, born in April of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 108 (Meadows) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16 & 18, 1910), Frank Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Allice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 39), Mirtie [probably Myrtle Howard] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Milt (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Boon (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Howard (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 40 of the 1920 census for District 14 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 27, 1920), Frank Litterals is listed as the head of the household for house #359, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Milt (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Boone (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Howad [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Lawernce [sic] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Paul Mite (single, coal miner, born in Russia, parents born in Russia, age 33).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 36-24 (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Boone Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a coal miner, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Howard (brother, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Lawrence (brother, student, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Alice (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 57).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 77-9A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), William Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #18, 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 68 years old. Also listed are Arta (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 68), Darlie Lykins (son-in-law, married, driller in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 38), Grace Lykins (daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32), Howard Lykins (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 16), J. Woodford Lykins (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 14), Willard Lykins (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 13), Jack Lykins (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 10), Betty Rose Lykins (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virginia Ann Lykins (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Alice Litteral (sister-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 66).

    The children of FRANK LITTERAL and EMALINE LITTERAL are:

    1. MINERVA JANE "NERVA" LITTERAL, b. September 1883, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1954, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. SOLOMON RICHARD SPRADLIN.
    2. CHARLES LITTERAL, b. March 1886, Kentucky.
    3. BESSIE LITTERAL, b. December 1888, Kentucky.
    4. EDDIE LITTERAL, b. March 1891, Kentucky.
    5. IDA LITTERAL, b. April 1896, Kentucky.
      Notes: Ida Litteral can be found living with her sister, Minerva in 1910.

    The children of FRANK LITTERAL and ALICE STONE are:

    1. MILTON LITTERAL, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    2. BOONE LITTERAL, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    3. HOWARD LITTERAL, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    4. LAWRENCE LITTERAL, b. 1914, Kentucky.






REBECCA JANE SPRADLIN, daughter of HENRY J. SPRADLIN and ROSA T. ANN LEMASTER, was born about 1884 in Kentucky, died April 23, 1956 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky. She married JAMES M. BELCHER about 1907. He was born March 27, 1881 in Kentucky, died December 31, 1959 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky.

Notes: When James M. Belcher's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a mine foreman in Weeksburg, Floyd County, that his closest relative was "Rebecca Belcher (Wife)" of Weeksbury, and that he was born March [or May] 27, 1881 He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had gray eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, Rebecca Jane Spradlin Belcher (age 71), daughter of the late Henry and Rosa Lemaster Spradlin, was a resident of Halo, Floyd County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died in Our Lady of the Way Hospital in Martin, Kentucky, after an illness of 3 months, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema. She was survived by her husband, James M. Belcher; 2 sons, John Belcher (of Bevinsville) and Thomas Belcher (Halo); 2 daughters, Mrs. Helen Marshall (Langley) and Mrs. Christine Reynolds (Martin, Kentucky); 3 brothers, John Spradlin (Glo, Kentucky), Fred Spradlin (Garrett, Kentucky), and Tom Spradlin (Louisville); 1 sister, Dova Tallent (Estill, Kentucky); 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rebecca J. Belcher died April 23, 1956 in Floyd County at the age of 71. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rebecca J. Belcher was born May 12, 1883 in Kentucky, married James M. Belcher, died April 23, 1936 [mistake] in Kentucky, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky, and that James M. Belcher was born May 27, 1880 in Kentucky, married Rebecca J. Belcher, died December 31, 1959 in Kentucky, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Belcher died December 31, 1959 in Floyd County at the age of 79. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 155 (Cannel) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), James Belcher is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Becca J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Rebecca's parents.

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 7, 1920), James M. Belcher is listed as the head of the household for house #248, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Rebeca [sic] J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Everette (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 6 months).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 36-24 (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), James Belcher is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 46), Pearl (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, single, soldier in the army, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ruby (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Tom (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Christina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Susie Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ray Blevins (boarder, married [hard to read], common laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On pages 21 & 22 of the 1940 census for District 36-27A in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), James M. Belcher is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's an inspector in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 56), John (son, single, machinist in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 29), Hellen (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 24), Thomas F. (son, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 19), Christine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Susie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Billie S. Childers (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of REBECCA SPRADLIN and JAMES BELCHER are:

    1. PEARL BELCHER, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    2. JOHN W. BELCHER, b. April 8, 1911, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John W. Belcher was born April 8, 1911 in Morgan County to Rebecca Spradlin.
    3. RUBY M. BELCHER, b. April 1, 1913, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. 1939, Kentucky, buried in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CHILDERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby M. Belcher was born April 1, 1913 in Letcher County to Rebecca Spradlyon.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy S. Childers was born in Floyd County to Ruby Belcher. She can be found living with her grandparents in 1940.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Ruby Belcher Childers was born about 1914 in Kentucky, died about 1939 in Kentucky, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Kentucky.
    4. HELEN BELCHER, b. July 30, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MARSHALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen Belcher was born July 30, 1915 in Morgan County to Rebecca Spradlin.
    5. JAMES J. BELCHER, b. February 28, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 25, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James J. Belcher was born February 28, 1920 in Floyd County to Rebecca Spradlyn.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James J. Belcher died March 25, 1920 in Floyd County at the age of less than a year.
    6. WALKER MOREN BELCHER, b. February 28, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 30, 1920, Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walker M. Belcher was born February 28, 1920 in Floyd County to Rebecca Spradlyn.
      According to his death certificate, Walker Moren Balcher died March 30, 1920 in Wayland, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as February 28, 1920, his age as 31 days, his parents as James Belcher (b. Kentucky) and Rebecca Spradlyn (b. Kentucky), the burial place as Estill Graveyard, and the undertaker as John Spradlin of Wayland.
    7. THOMAS F. BELCHER, b. 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tommie F. Belcher was born in Floyd County to Rebecca Spradling.
    8. CHRISTINE ROSE BELCHER, b. December 23, 1923, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 2001, Kentucky, buried in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) REYNOLDS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christine R. Belcher was born December 23, 1923 in Floyd County to Rebecca Spradlin.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Christine Rose Belcher Reynolds was born December 23, 1923 in Kentucky, died October 14, 2001 in Kentucky, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Kentucky.
    9. SUSIE LEE BELCHER, b. 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Susie L. Belcher was born in Floyd County to Rebecca Spradlin.






CHARLES WINSTON CONLEY, son of FRANCIS MARION CONLEY and LOUISE ELIZABETH RICE, was born June 12, 1870 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MALETTITIA "TISHA" MUSIC, daughter of JOHN WESLEY MUSIC and CLARINDA BALDRIDGE. She was born about 1878 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 304 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Charles Winston Conley was born June 12, 1870 in Hager Hill, and married Tisha Music. Their children were Ollie (who married Lydia Auxier), Wesley (married Kimbert Oliver), Nora Annalee Conley (married John Spradlin), and Oscar Conley (did not marry). All children were born in Hager Hill.

Tisha Music was the sister of Margaret M. Music, Sarah E. Music, and William Lewis Music.

It appears that both Charles and Tisha died prior to 1910, as neither could be found in 1910 or after, and their children were living in other households.

According to her obituary, Isabelle Music Moles (age 82), daughter of the late John W. and Clarinda Baldridge Music, had lived in East Point for most of her life. She was born September 16, 1880 in Floyd County, died October 31, 1962 at home in East Point following an extended illness, and was buried in Moles Cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frances Marion Moles, on August 17, 1928; 1 son, Glen Moles; and 2 daughters, Norma Moles and Nettie Moles. She was survived by 5 sons, Otto Moles (of East Point), Bill Moles (East Point), Floyd Moles (Ashland), Edgar Moles (Lexington), and John Robert Moles (Carpentersville, Illinois; 2 daughters, Mrs. Martha Leake (Warsaw, Indiana) and Mrs. Virginia Brown (East Point); 1 brother, Willie Music (East Point); 3 sisters, Mrs. Josephine Robinson (East Point), Mrs. Mahala Snavely (Detroit, Michigan), and Mrs. Annalee Whitaker (Waverly, Ohio); 24 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), John W. Musick is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Clerinda (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 36), Henry J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Margaret (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sarah E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Nancy E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Josephine A. [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mahala C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Malettitia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), John W. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 48 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Clerinda (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 9 are still living, age 67), Anna Lee Robinson (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), Edna Grace Robinson (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), Oliver W. Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Nora A. Conley (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Oscar L. Conley (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), R. B. Whitaker is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 30), Hazel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Wesley Conley (companion, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of CHARLES CONLEY and TISHA MUSIC are:

    1. OLIVER WINSTON "OLLIE" CONLEY, b. June 24, 1898, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 10, 1946 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LYDIA AUXIER.
    2. CHARLES WESLEY CONLEY, b. March 27, 1903, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 18, 1979, Osceola County, Florida, m. NANCY KIMBROUGH "KIMBROUGH" OLIVER.
    3. NORA ANNALEE CONLEY, b. 1901, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN H. SPRADLIN.
    4. OSCAR LEONARD CONLEY, b. October 19, 1905, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 11, 1932, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Oscar Leonard Conley died April 11, 1932 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from mitral regurgitation and acute nephritis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, his birth date as October 19, 1905, his marital status as single, his parents as Charles Conley (b. Johnson County, Kentucky) and Liticia Music (b. Floyd County, Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Nora Spradlin of Glo, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ashland Cemetery.






JOHN H. SPRADLIN, son of HENRY J. SPRADLIN and ROSA T. ANN LEMASTER, was born January 21, 1890 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died August 24, 1969 in Estill, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married NORA ANNALEE CONLEY, daughter of CHARLES WINSTON CONLEY and MALETTITIA "TISHA" MUSIC, about 1920. She was born about 1901 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When John H. Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for C & O Railway Company in Ashland, Kentucky, that he was single, and that he was born January 21, 1890 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and black hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Spradlin was born January 21, 1890, and died in August of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Estill, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John H. Spradlin died August 24, 1969 in Floyd County at the age of 80. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that John H. Spradlin was born January 1, 1889, died August 24, 1969, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Nora L. Spradlin was born in 1901, died in 1979, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, there was a Nora Spradlin who was born October 24, 1901, and died in September of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, there was a Nora L. Spradlin who died September 14, 1982 in Jefferson County at the age of 80. She was living in Jefferson County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 6, 1920), Henry J. Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Rosa T. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 55), John H. (son, single, operator in a a substation [?], born in Kentucky, age 29), Arby J. (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 18), Tomy (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Nora Conley (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 50 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), John H. Spradlin Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's an electrician in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), John H. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dwight E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and Billy L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1940 census for District 36-18A (Estil-Glo) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), John Spradlyn is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's an electrician in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 39), John Jr. (son, bookkeeper in the Glo Coal Company office, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 19), Dwight (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jackie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of JOHN SPRADLIN and NORA CONLEY are:

    1. JOHN H. SPRADLIN JR., b. 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John Spradlin was born in Floyd County to Nora Conley.
    2. DWIGHT E. SPRADLIN, b. 1925, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dwight E. Spradlin was born in Floyd County to Nora Conley.
    3. GEORGE S. SPRADLIN, b. June 29, 1927, Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. June 30, 1927, Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George Spradlin was born in June 29, 1927 Floyd County to Nora Conley.
      According to his death certificate, George S. Spradlin died in 1927 in Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Allen, Kentucky, his birth date as June 29, 1927, his age as 1 day, his parents as John H. Spradlin (b. Cannel, Kentucky) and Nora Conley (b. East Point, Kentucky), and the burial place as Allen, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George S. Spradlin died June 30, 1927 in Floyd County.
    4. BILLY L. SPRADLIN, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy L. Spradlin was born in Floyd County to [no first name] Conley.
    5. JACK P. SPRADLIN, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack P. Spradlin was born in Floyd County to Nora Conley.






CORDOVA SPRADLIN, daughter of HENRY J. SPRADLIN and ROSA T. ANN LEMASTER, was born December 25, 1892 in Kentucky, died March 24, 1971 in Knott County, Kentucky, and is buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky. She married (1) JAMES H. SPARKS, son of (unknown) and FLORENCE LYKINS, about 1912. He was born July 3, 1893 in Morehead, Floyd County, Kentucky, died May 23, 1953 in Lackey, Knott County, Kentucky, and is buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Knott County, Kentucky. She married (2) (unknown first name) TALLENT.

Notes: Cordova Spradlin's name is listed as Dova Tallent in her sister Rebecca's obituary.

When Jas. Sparks' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Elk Horn Coal Corporation in Wayland, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born on July 3, 1894 in Morehead, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cordova S. Tallent died March 24, 1971 in Knott County at the age of 78. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, James Sparks died May 23, 1953 in Stumbo Memorial Hospital in Lackey, Knott County, Kentucky, from cancer of the lungs and kidney. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 3, 1891, his marital status as married, his occupation as coal miner, his father as unknown, his mother as Florence Lykins, the informant as Henry Sparks, and the cemetery as Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Kentucky.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that "Cordorra" S. Sparks was born December 25, 1892, died May 24, 1971, and was buried in Whitt Martin Cemetery in Dema, Kentucky, and that James H. Sparks was born July 3, 1893, died May 23, 1953, and was buried in the same cemetery.

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 5, 1920), James Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Dova (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Bonnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), James Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #332, he's a foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Cordova (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 37), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bonnie I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 36-18B (Estil-Glo) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), James Sparks is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Dova (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 47), Henry F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The children of CORDOVA SPRADLIN and JAMES SPARKS are:

    1. PAULINE SPARKS, b. October 25, 1913, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline Sparks was born October 25, 1913 in Morgan County to Cardova Spradlin.
    2. BONNIE I. SPARKS, b. 1916, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie I. Sparks was born in Floyd County to Cardova Spradlin.
    3. HENRY F. SPARKS, b. 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry F. Sparks was born in Floyd County to Dova Spradlin.
    4. JAMES R. SPARKS, b. 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Sparks was born in Floyd County to Cordova Spradlin.






ROBERT FRED SPRADLIN, son of HENRY J. SPRADLIN and ROSA T. ANN LEMASTER, was born November 30, 1897 in Kentucky, and died August 5, 1984 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married ROXIE E. EASTERLING, daughter of WILLIAM J. EASTERLING and NANCY C. OSBORN, about 1919. She was born June 22, 1896 in Kentucky, and died August 31, 1987 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Grova Bell Easterling died June 2, 1912 in Cannel City, Morgan County, Kentucky, from biliary cirrhosis of the liver. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as 1888, her age as 24, her parents as Wm. Easterling (b. Morgan County) and Nannie C. Osborn (b. Morgan County), the informant as Wm. Easterling of Cannel City, and the burial place as Cannel City.

When Robert Fred Spradlin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a pump tender working for Elk Horn Coal Corporation in Wayland, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Henry Spradlin of Wayland, and that he was born November 30, 1897. He was found to be short and stout, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Spradlin was born November 30, 1897, and died in August of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Fred Spradlin died August 5, 1984 in Jefferson County at the age of 86. He was living in Jefferson County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Fred Spradlin was born November 30, 1897, died August 5, 1984, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roxie Spradlin was born June 22, 1896, and died August 31, 1987. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Roxie E. Spradlin died August 31, 1987 in Jefferson County at the age of 91. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 92 (Lee) in Wolfe County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), William J. Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in February of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Nancy C. (wife, born in June of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 34), Raney S. (son, born in December of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Cloie E. (daughter, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Grovie (daughter, born in October of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Willie E. (son, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Zellie W. (daughter, born in August of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Roxey E. (daughter, born in January of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Emma M. (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 155 (Cannel) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), William Easterling is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 32 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Nancy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 11 are still living, age 45), Grovie B. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), William E. (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Zella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Roxy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Noony (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Thomas H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and John D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 6, 1920), Fred Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Rocksie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 37 of the 1930 census for District 36-14 (Ivel and Betsy Layne) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Robert F. Spradlin is listed as the head of the household for family #40A in house #37, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Roxie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 34), Eva (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Geneva (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4 years 5 months), William J. Easterling (father-in-law, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first marriage at 22, age 73), and Nancy Easterling (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 13, age 63).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 36-12B (Wayland) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Fred Spradlin 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 place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Roxie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 44), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Genevia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Nancy Easterling (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 73).

    The children of ROBERT SPRADLIN and ROXIE EASTERLING are:

    1. EVA SPRADLIN, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    2. GENEVA SPRADLIN, b. 1925, Kentucky.






MALLIE MELVINA CONLEY, daughter of JOHN SMITH CONLEY and AMERICA BELLE HILDERBRAND, was born June 14, 1878 in Kentucky, and died December 12, 1963 in Kenton County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 527), Mallie Melvina Conley was born June 14, 1878, and died December 12, 1963. She didn't marry.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mallie M. Conley died December 12, 1963 in Kenton County at the age of 85. She was living in Kenton County at the time of her death.

On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Fleming County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Robert Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #303, he's a farm laborer, born in October of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Lilly E. (wife, born in May of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 25), Maggie C. (daughter, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Kearn R. (son, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), George C. (son, born in March of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), Jessie (daughter, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1), Mally Conley (servant, single, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), William E. Collins (boarder, single, farmer, born in January of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), and George Collins (boarder, single, farm laborer, born in January of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 57 of the 1930 census for District 54-19 (Lincoln) in Logan County, Illinois (dated April 15, 1930), Melvina Conley is found living at and working for the Illinois Institute for Feeble Minded Children. She's an employee, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 50 years old. Melvina's nephew, Otto and his wife also live and work at the Institute.

On page 76 of the 1940 census for District 54-21 (Lincoln) in Logan County, Illinois (dated April 18, 1940), Melvina Conley is working and living at Lincoln State School & Colony "(for feeble minded)," she's single, a domestic worker, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 61 years old.






CHESTER ARTHUR REEDER, daughter of NANCY "AMY" EVELYN CONLEY and GEORGE W. REEDER, was born October 11, 1883 in Carter County, Kentucky, died December 18, 1912 in Reeder, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bowen Chapel Cemetery in Olive Hill, Carter County, Kentucky. He married GERTIE KING on October 22, 1910.

Notes: According to "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society (page 528), Arthur Reeder was born October 11, 1883 in Lawrence County, Kentucky, married Gertie King on October 22, 1910, and died December 18, 1912.

According to his death certificate, Chester Reeder died December 18, 1912 in Reeder from rheumaties or rheumatics. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as October 11, 1883, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Geo. W. Reeder (b. Carter County) and Polly Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Geo. W. Reeder of Upper Tygart, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bowen Cemetery in Upper Tygart.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Chester A. Reeder died December 18, 1912 in Carter County at the age of 29.






JULIA RICE, daughter of NANCY JANE FAIRCHILD and ANDREW JACKSON "BLACK JACK" RICE. was born August 10, 1879 in Kentucky, and died April 16, 1966, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES HARGUS "HARGUS" CONLEY, son of FRANCIS MARION "MARION" CONLEY and ADALINE STURGILL, October 8, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born May 15, 1878 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 11, 1957 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 452 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Julia Rice was born August 10, 1879, and married Hargus Conley.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Hargus Conley (age 19) married Julia Rice (age 18) on October 8, 1898 in Johnson County.

When James Hargus Conley'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 Riceville, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Julia Conley of Riceville, and that he was born May 15, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia Conley was born August 10, 1879, and died May 15, 1966. Her last place of residence was in Redbush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julia Conley died April 16, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 87.

According to his obituary, Hargus Conley (age 79 (son of Marion and Adaline Sturgill Conley, was a United Baptist minister, a farmer, and a former postmaster. He was born May 15, 1878 in Floyd County, died August 11, 1957 at home in Riceville after an illness of several months, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Julia Rice Conley; 4 sons, Elbert Conley (of Riceville), Bruce Conley (Carey, Ohio), Verner Conley (Hager Hill), and Lawrence Conley (Paramount, California); 2 daughters, Ruth Hughes (Prestonsburg) and Sola Conley (Riceville); 4 brothers, Miles Conley (Greenup), Dock Conley (Portsmouth, Ohio), Joe Conley (Alger, Ohio), and Frank Conley (Wenatchee, Washington); and 2 sisters, Amanda Griffith (Greenup) and Mrs. Lydia Howes (Ivyton). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hargus Conley died August 11, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 79.

On page 40 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Hargiss Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #346, he's a farmer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 20), and Sola (daughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, 4 months). Hargus' mother and step-father are in house #342.

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Hargus Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Sola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Nancy J. Hackworth (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 59).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 23 & 24, 1920), Hargus Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Verner (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lawrence (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), and Garnett (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). Living under the same roof, but listed as a different family is Andie May (head of the household for family #46, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19, and Sola (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Hargus Conley is listed as the head of household for family #66a in house #61, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Elbert (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Bruce (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Verner (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Lawrence (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Garnet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Mary R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7). Also living in the same house but listed as a different family is daughter Sola. Sola May is listed as the head of the household for family #66b, she's not working, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and she's 30 years old. Also listed are James A. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Ethel I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6). There's another family - a Walter Vaughan family - living under the same roof as family #66.

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Hargus Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a postmaster and mail carrier, 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 Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 60), Verner (son, single, caprenter's helper building bridges and railroads, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 27), Mary Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Arthur May (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 20), and Eva Pearl May (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 16).

    The children of JULIA RICE and HARGUS CONLEY are:

    1. SOLA CONLEY, b. January 23, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 5, 1980, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. AUDIE J. MAY.
    2. ELBERT CONLEY, b. June 17, 1906, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 22, 1995, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. FLORA OLA HACKWORTH.
    3. BRUCE CONLEY, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    4. VERNER CONLEY, b. August 30, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 21, 1985, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. FLORA OLA HACKWORTH.
    5. LAWRENCE CONLEY, b. 1915, Kentucky.
    6. GARNET CONLEY, b. 1918, Kentucky.
    7. MARY RUTH CONLEY, b. 1923, Kentucky.






ALKA CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM BALLARD "BALLARD" CONLEY and TURTLE DOVE "DOVE" LEMASTER, was born about 1902 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 31, 1971 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, and is buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES MOODY BAYES, son of TALITHA KATHERINE FAIRCHILD and JAMES JACKSON BAYES, about 1924. He was born June 10, 1904 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 24, 1982 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Moody Bayes was born June 10, 1904 in Johnson County to J. J. Bayes (b. Kentucky) and Kate Fairchild (b. Kentucky).

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Alkia Conley Bayes lived from February 28, 1903 to March 31, 1971, and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs, and that James Moody Bayes lived from August 6, 1904 to December 24, 1982, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituary, Alkia Conley Bayes (age 69), daughter of the late Ballard and Dove Lemaster Bailey, was born in Oil Springs, married James Moody Bayes, moved to Catlettsburg where she lived for the prior 30 years, died March 21, 1971 in a Gallipolis, Ohio hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Bayes Cemetery in Oil Springs. She was survived by her husband; 2 sons, Harold Bayes (of Catlettsburg) and Alvin Bayes (Ashland); 3 brothers, Paris Conley (Riceville), Tom Conley (Riceville), and Frank Conley (Ashland); 4 sisters, Mrs. Goldie Lemasters (Windham, Ohio), Mrs. May Sparks (Lowmansville), Mrs. Ruie Montgomery (Portsmouth, Ohio), and Mrs. Lucy Patrick (Salyersville); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alkie Bayes was born about 1903, and died March 31, 1971 in Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Gallia County, at the age of 68. She was married at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, James Moody Bayes (age 78), son of Jim Jack and Katherine Fairchild Bayes, was a resident of Catlettsburg, a retired employee of Ashland Oil, and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He was born August 6, 1904 in Oil Springs, died December 24, 1982 in King's Daughters Hospital in Ashland, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alkie Conley Bayes, on March 3, 1971. He was survived by 2 sons, Harold Bayes (of Catlettsburg) and Alvin Bayes (Ashland); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Duire Conley (Derby, Ohio), Mrs. Minie Long (Fairborn, Ohio), and Mrs. Julia Salyers (Flat Glap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Moody Bayes was born August 6, 1904, and died in December of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Bayes died December 24, 1982 in Boyd County at the age of 78. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Moody Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #192, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 23), and Hermalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), James M. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #356, he's a road construction laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 35), Harold D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Alvin G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ALKA CONLEY and JAMES BAYES are:

    1. ERMALEE BAYES, b. December 27, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ennie L. Bayes was born December 27, 1925 in Johnson County to Alka Conley.
      According to her death certificate, Earmalie Bayes died January 2, 1934 in Oil Springs from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as December 27, 1925, and her parents as Moody Bayes (b. Kentucky) and Alka Conly (b. Kentucky).
    2. HAROLD D. BAYES, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold D. Bayes was born in Johnson County to Alka Conley.
    3. ALVIN G. BAYES, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alvin G. Bayes was born in Johnson County to Alka Conly.






BERT RICE, son of ARMINTA LOU "MINTIE" MAY and CHARLES NEWTON RICE, was born March 13, 1899 in Kentucky. He married (1) IRMA BARNES, daughter of FRANK T. BARNES and LAURA F. (unknown last name), about 1916. She was born in July of 1897 in Illinois. He married (2) LULU M. (unknown last name). She was born about 1897 in Wisconsin.

Notes: When Bert Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, he stated that he was a mechanic working for T. M. Gibbons in Wenatchee, that his closest relative was "Erma Barnes Rice - wife" of Wenatchee, and that he was born March 13, 1899. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 165 (Seneca) in McHenry County, Illinois (dated June 5, 1900), Frant [sic] T. Barnes is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in February of 1852 in Wisconsin, father born in New York, mother born in Vermont, married for 11 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in April of 1867 in Wisconsin, parents born in New York, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 33), Louise (daughter, born in January of 1890 in Illinois, age 10), Fayette (son, born in June of 1892 in Illinois, age 7), and Irma (daughter, born in July of 1897 in Illinois, age 2).

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 28 (Cashmere) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 15, 1910), Frank T. Barnes is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a school janitor, born in Wisconsin, father born in New York, mother born in Vermont, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Laura F. (wife, born in Wisconsin, parents born in New York, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 43), Lois (daughter, born in Illinois, age 20), Fayette H. (son, born in Illinois, age 17), Irma (daughter, born in Illinois, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Illinois, age 6), and Avis (daughter, born in Washington, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 19 (Wenatchee) in Chelan County, Washington (dated January 10 - 13, 1920), Charles M. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a blacksmith with his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Minta L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Bert (son, married, blacksmith helper, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Irma (daughter-in-law, married, not working, born in Iowa, parents born in the United States, age 22), Bruse (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Bessie (daughter, born in Washington, age 15), Belle Marie (daughter, born in Washington, age 13), Stella May (daughter, born in Washington, age 10), Mary Rebecca (daughter, born in Washington, age 4), and Margaret (granddaughter, born in Washington, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Iowa, age 11 months).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 4-15 (First Creek) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 7, 1930), Burt Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's an auto mechanic on a farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 31 years old. Also listed is Lullua (wife, born in Wisconsin, father born in Scotland, mother born in Wisconsin, first married at 15, age 31).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 4-34 (Cashmere) in Chelan County, Washington (dated April 3, 1930), Laura Barnes is listed as the head of the household for house #58, she's not working, widowed, born in Wisconsin, parents born in New York, first married at age 21, and she's 63 years old. Also listed are Avis (daughter, single, grocery saleswoman, born in Washington, parents born in Wisconsin, age 21), Fayette H. (son, widowed, foreman in a warehouse, born in Illinois, parents born in Wisconsin, first married at 27, age 37), Earl F. (grandson, born in Washington, father born in Illinois, mother born in North Dakota, age 9), Harold J. (grandson, born in Washington, father born in Illinois, mother born in North Dakota, age 7), Irma Rice (daughter, divorced, saleswoman in a department store, born in Illinois, parents born in Wisconsin, age 32), Margaret Rice (granddaughter, born in Washington, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Illinois, age 11), and Wayne G. Maxwell (grandson, born in Washington, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Illinois, age 5).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 4-12 (First Creek) in Chelan County, Washington (dated May 1, 1940), Bert Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #1, he's an auto mechanic, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Chelan County in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Lulu M. (wife, born in Wisconsin, 3 years of high school, age 43), and Charles M. (son, born in Washington, age 2).

    The child of BERT RICE and IRMA BARNES is:

    1. MARGARET RICE, b. 1919, Washington.

    The child of BERT RICE and LULU (unknown last name) is:

    1. CHARLES M. RICE, b. 1938, Washington.






CHARLES WOLFE, son of VIRGINIA HELTON and LAWRENCE WOLFE.

    The children of CHARLES WOLFE and (unknown) are:

    1. ZACH WOLFE.
    2. THOMAS WOLFE.

    (This information comes from Mandy Helton)






SUZANNE HELTON, daughter of JOHN CAROLL HELTON and BARBARA SCOTT, married RALPH SEVERINI.

    The child of SUZANNE HELTON and RALPH SEVERINI is:

    1. JOHN CAMERON HELTON.

    (This information comes from Mandy Helton)






SCOTT HELTON, son of JOHN CAROLL HELTON and BARBARA SCOTT, married ANDREA (unknown last name).

    The child of SCOTT HELTON and ANDREA (unknown last name) is:

    1. ANNA KARINA HELTON.

    (This information comes from Mandy Helton)






STELLA MAE RICE, daughter of ARMINTA LOU "MINTIE" MAY and CHARLES NEWTON RICE, was born March 17, 1909 in Chelan County, Washington. She married RAYMOND H. RIDGE, son of WILLIAM S. RIDGE and SARAH (unknown last name), about 1928. He was born about 1904 in Washington.

Notes: According to Washington birth records, Stella Rice was born March 17, 1909 [maybe 1908 - hard to read] in Chelan County to Charles M. Rice and Mintie May.

According to a Tacoma, Washington, city directory in 1945, Raymond H. Ridge was the general manager of Titus Motor Company. His wife is listed as Stellamae.

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 48 (Waterville) in Douglas County, Washington (dated April 23 - 25, 1910), William S. Ridge is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a farmer, born in Indiana, father born in Indiana, mother born in Ohio, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, farm laborer, born in Indiana, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 6 are still living, age 45), Carlos J. (son, born in Indiana, age 16), Belva (daughter, born in Washington, age 15), William L. (son, born in Washington, age 10), Nemen N. (son, born in Washington, age 8), Raymon H. [sic] (son, born in Washington, age 6), and Oral D. (son, born in Washington, age 3).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 100 (Twisp) in Okanogan County, Washington (dated January 3, 1920), William S. Ridge is listed as the head of the household for house #31, he's the manager of a telephone system, born in Indiana, father born in Ireland, mother born in Indiana, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Indiana, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 54), Belva J. (daughter, single, telephone operator, born in Washington, age 24), William L. (son, telephone lineman, born in Washington, age 20), Nenien E. (son, born in Washington, age 18), Raymon [sic] H. (son, born in Washington, age 15), and Oral D. (son, born in Washington, age 12).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 69 (Tonasket) in Okanogan County, Washington (dated April 8, 1930), Ray H. Ridge is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a bookkeeper for Tonasket Motors, born in Washington, parents born in Indiana, first married at age 24, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Stellamae (wife, born in Washington, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), and Mary Rice (sister-in-law, born in Washington, father born in Missouri, mother born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 40-293 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 10, 1940), Raymond Ridge is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a zone manager for a motor company, born in Washington, he was living in rural Okanogan County, Washington, in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Washington, 4 years of high school, age 31), Phyllis (daughter, born in Washington, age 8), and Charles (son, born in Washington, age 4).

    The children of STELLA RICE and RAY RIDGE are:

    1. PHYLLIS RIDGE, b. 1932, Washington.
    2. CHARLES RIDGE, b. 1936, Washington.






WILBUR JACKSON MAY, son of AMANDA CONLEY and THOMAS GREEN MAY, was born April 23, 1880 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died November 16, 1964 in Hardin County, Ohio. He married (1) (unknown). He married (2) ANNA E. (unknown last name) about 1902. She was born about 1879 in Kentucky. He married (3) CLARA (unknown last name). She was born about 1890 in Ohio.

Notes: W. J. May is listed as a surviving brother from Lima, Ohio, in his brother Reuben's obituary in 1944.

Wilber Jackson May claims to be on his 2nd marriage in the 1910 census. His 2nd wife's maiden name was reportedly Anna Emily Minor, who's parents were reportedly James Anderson Minor and Mary Alice Harris. Her name is listed as Rosa A. in the 1910 census and then Anna E. after that. She reportedly died September 6, 1951 in Ohio. Wilber's 3rd wife was reportedly Clara Mae McPheron, daughter of Robert Elmer McPheron and Nettie Shaffer. Clara reportedly died January 22, 1954 in Findlay, Ohio. Her first husband was Henry Shulaw who died in 1934.

When Wilbur Jackson May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Wapakoneta, Auglaize County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was Anna May, and that he was born April 23, 1880. He was found to be of medium build, and he had grat eyes and black hair.

When Wilbur Jackson May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Lima, that the person who would always know his address was Grace May of Lima, and that he was born April 23, 1880 in Riceville, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet tall, he weighed 165 pounds, and he had gray eyes, gray hair, and a ruddy complexion.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Wilbur J. May was born about 1880, and died November 16, 1964 in a long-term care facility in Hardin County at the age of 84. He was widowed and living in Hardin County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 7 (Jackson Township) in Allen County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1910), Wilber J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Rosa A. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Mary C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Thomas F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Grace M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Homer Jackson (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 53 (Perry Township) in Allen County, Ohio (dated January 6, 7, & 8, 1920), Wilbur J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Anna E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 40), Charlotte M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Grace M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Homer J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Myrtle A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 6 months), and Archie (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 2-9 (Jackson Township) in Allen County, Ohio (dated May 16 & 19, 1930), Wilber J. May is listed as the head of the household for house #243, he's a section man for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Anna E. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 50), Grace M. (daughter, single, treasurer for the county deputy, born in Kentucky, age 22), Homer J. (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 20), Myrtle A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), and Archie A. (son, born in Ohio, age 11).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 2-27B (Lima) in Allen County, Ohio (dated April 24, 1940), Wilber May is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a trackman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Clara (wife, born in Ohio, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 50), and Elmer (son, born in Ohio, age 17).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 2-31 (Lima) in Allen County, Ohio (dated April 12, 1940), Grace May is listed as the head of the household for house #326, she's single, a stenographer for the county auditor, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has 2 years of college, and she's 32 years old. Also listed are Anna May (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 60), Homer J. May (brother, married, fireman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), Margie May (sister-in-law, married, not working, born in Ohio, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 21), and Homer D. May (nephew, born in Ohio, age 0).

    The children of WILBUR MAY and ANNA (unknown last name) are:

    1. MARY CHARLOTTE MAY, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    2. THOMAS FRANK MAY, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    3. GRACE M. MAY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    4. HOMER JACKSON MAY, b. 1909, Kentucky, m. MARGIE (unknown last name).
    5. MYRTLE A. MAY, b. 1915, Ohio.
    6. ARCHIE A. MAY, b. 1918, Ohio.






J. FRANKLIN "FRANK" HACKWORTH, son of MARINDA CONLEY and JEREMIAH HACKWORTH, was born in December of 1868 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 27, 1965 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rockhouse Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married NARCISSUS N. BAILEY, daughter of ALEXANDER BAILEY and MARY JANE ADAMS, September 12, 1890 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born in July of 1869 in Kentucky, and died before 1930.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 351 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Alexander Bailey was the brother of Nancy Jane Bailey, John Quincy Adams Bailey, Enoch M. Bailey, and Narcissus Bailey, 2nd wife of Gilbert Adams.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Franklin Hackworth married Marcie Bailey on September 12, 1890 in Magoffin County at the home of Alec Bailey. The witnesses were A. J. Dixon and J. S. Williams, and the minister was L. F. Caudill.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, J. Frank Hackworth died November 27, 1965 in Johnson County at the age of 98.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Franklin Hackworth was buried in Rockhouse Cemetery in Magoffin County, Kentucky. No headstone photos are provided.

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1870 census for Precinct 1 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated August 25, 1870), Alexander Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (born in Kentucky, age 21), James F. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Narsissa (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 63 (Precinct 1 - Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Elick Bailey is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Marry (born in Kentucky, age 31), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Narcissia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Wallis [Wallace] (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Thedsia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Coria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Canoy (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 68 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1900), Frank Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #587, he's a farmer, born in December of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Marcissus (wife, born in July of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Roy (son, born in July of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Nola (daughter, born in December of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Walter (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Frank Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Narcissus (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 40), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Sheridan (son [mistake], born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 26, 1920), Frank Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Iris (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Walter (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Trixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sherlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Alac Bailey (father-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, age 72).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Frank Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a farm laborer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 61 years old. Also listed is Walter (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 32). Daughter Shirley is found living under the same roof, but listed as a separate family. They are living next to son Henry.

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Frank Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Walter (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 42), and Velma Prater (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she was living in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 6th grade education, age 15).

    The children of FRANK HACKWORTH and NARCISSUS BAILEY are:

    1. ROY HACKWORTH, b. July 1, 1891, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. March 29, 1951, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELLA J. RAMEY.
    2. NOLA HACKWORTH, b. December 20, 1894, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1970, Daviess County, Kentucky, buried in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM LITTERAL.
    3. WALTER HACKWORTH, b. August 7, 1897, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1977, Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
      Notes: When Walter Hackworth's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for his father in Salyersville, Kentucky, that his closest relative was J. Frank Hackworth of Salyersville, that he was born August 7, 1897 in Ivyton, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Ivyton, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Hackworth was born August 7, 1897, and died January of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Vanlue, Hancock County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Walter Hackworth was born about 1898, and died January 2, 1977 in a long-term care facility in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 79. He never married.
    4. TRIXIE HACKWORTH, b. 1902, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ROBERT EARL PRATER.
    5. SHIRLEY HACKWORTH, b. 1906, Kentucky, d. June 14, 1966, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. RONALD ADAMS, 1928. He was b. January 4, 1906, Kentucky, d. August 23, 1970, Fayette County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Shirley Adams died June 14, 1966 in Magoffin County at the age of 60. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ronald Adams was born January 4, 1906, and died in August of 1970. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ronald M. Adams died August 23, 1970 in Fayette County at the age of 64. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.
      On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Ronald Adams is listed as the head of the household for family #90 in house #81, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Shirley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23).
      On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Roland Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a mail carrier for the Salyersville Post Office, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed is Shirley (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33). They are living next to Shirley's widowed father.






LAURA E. MAY, daughter of AMANDA CONLEY and THOMAS GREEN MAY, was born in October of 1883 in Kentucky. She married WALTER SIMEON HOLLIS, son of MOSES HOLLIS and MARY A. BICKERSTAD, about 1909. He was born September 29, 1880 in Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama, and died October 6, 1944 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

Notes: Laura May Hollis is listed as a surviving sister from Seattle, Washington, in her brother Reuben's obituary in 1944.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Walter Simeon Hollis, son of Mose Hollis and Mary Bickerstad, was born about 1880, and died October 6, 1944 in Seattle, King County, Washington.

When Walter Simeon Hollis' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Seattle, Washington, he stated that he was a teacher at the Y.M.C.A in Seattle, that his closest relative was Laura E. Hollis of Seattle, and that he was born September 29, 1880. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue-gray eyes and dark-brown hair.

When Walter Simeon Hollis' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Seattle, Washington, he stated that he was working in Seattle doing shipbuilding, that the name of the person who would always know his address was M. M. May [his brother-in-law] of Seattle, and that he was born September 29, 1880 in Vernon, Alabama. He was found to be 6 feet 2 inches tall, he weighed 175 pounds, and he had hazel eyes, gray hair, a light complexion, and his index and 2nd finger of his left hand was scarred.

On page 29 of the 1900 census for District 43 (Vernon) in Lamar County, Alabama (dated June 16, 1900), Mosses [sic] Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house #262, he's a farmer, born in August of 1857 in Alabama, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Georgia, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in April of 1862 in Alabama, father born in South Carolina, mother born in Alabama, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 38), Walter S. (son, born in September of 1880 in Alabama, age 19), Will S. (son, born in January of 1884 in Alabama, age 16), Elmer (daughter, born in January of 1886 in Alabama, age 14), Darias D. (son, born in May of 1888 in Alabama, age 12), Ada (daughter, born in November of 1892 in Alabama, age 7), Columbus R. (son, born in March of 1894 in Alabama, age 6), Moses Jr. (son, born in March of 1896 in Alabama, age 4), and Ida (daughter, born in April of 1898 in Alabama, age 2).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 10 (Enid) in Garfield County, Oklahoma (dated April 23 & 25, 1910), Walter Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house #241, he's a bookkeeper for what looks like maybe a hardware store, born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, 1st marriae, married for 1 year, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 1 year, she has one living child, age 26), and Harold H. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 1 month [hard to read].

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 259 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated January 7 & 8, 1920), Walter S. Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a salesman selling auto accessories. born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, and he's 39 year old. Also listed are Laura E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Herald H. (son, born in Oklahoma, age 9), Ruby M. (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 7), Elizabeth May (sister-in-law, married, private nurse, born in Minnesota, parents born in Minnesota, age 36), and Frank E. Thomas (boarder, single, electrical engineer for a construction company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30).

On page 66 of the 1930 census for District 17-187 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 30, 1930), Walter S. Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house #449, he's a salesman of school furniture, born in Alabama, parents born in Alabama, first married at age 28, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Laura E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 46), and Roberta M. (daughter, born in Washington, age 8).

On page 34 of the 1940 census for District 40-166 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 19, 1940), Walter S. Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house 522, he's the manager of an apartment house, borni n Alabama, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of college, age 56), and Roberta M. (daughter, student at the state university, born in Washington, 1 year of college, age 18).

    The children of LAURA MAY and WALTER HOLLIS are:

    1. HAROLD HERBERT HOLLIS, b. April 8, 1910, Oklahoma, d. February 5, 1980, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, buried in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, m. NAOMI (unknown last name).
    2. RUBY MAY HOLLIS, b. February 26, 1912, Oklahoma, d. July 11, 1997, Alameda County, California, m. (1) ROBERT E. WYNN, m. (2) (unknown first name) BRUBAKER.
    3. ROBERTA M. HOLLIS, b. 1922, Washington.






HAROLD HERBERT HOLLIS, son of LAURA E. MAY and WALTER SIMEON HOLLIS, was born April 8, 1910 in Oklahoma, died February 5, 1980 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, and is buried in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. He married NAOMI (unknown last name). She was born June 29, 1907 in Oregon, and died January 19, 1998 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

Notes: According to World War II Army enlistment records, Harold H. Hollis was born in 1910 in Oklahoma, enlisted on September 23, 1943 in Portland, Oregon, which is where he was living. He had 4 years of high school and was married at the time of his enlistment.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harold Hollis was born April 8, 1910, and died in February of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and his last place of residence was in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

According to Oregon death records, Harold Her Hollis was born in 1910, and died February 5, 1980. His spouse's maiden name is listed as Burnis.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Harold Herbert Hollis was born April 8, 1910, died February 25, 1980, and was buried in Willamette National Cemetery with the inscription on his headstone "PVT US ARMY, WORLD WAR II."

According to U.S. Veteran gravesite info found on ancestry.com, Harold Herbert Hollis was born April 8, 1910, enlisted in the military on October 14, 1943, died February 25, 1980, and was buried in Section P Site 1136 in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, on February 29, 1980.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Naomi R. Hollis was born June 29, 1907, and died January 19, 1998. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and her last place of residence was in Santa Ana, Orange County, California.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 26-218 (Portland) in Multnomah County, Oregon (dated April 8, 1930), Robert E. Wynn is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a painter, born in Texas, parents born in Alabama, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Ruby (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Alabama, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18), and Harold Hollis (brother-in-law, single, sign writer for a sign company, born in Oklahoma, father born in Alabama, mother born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 37-285 (Portland) in Multnomah County, Oregon (dated April 13, 1940), Harold Hollis is listed as the head of the household for house #248, he's a process foreman for an advertising company, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Naomi (wife, born in Oregon, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 32), and Corinne Bailey (step-daughter, born in Oregon, age 10).






RUBY MAY HOLLIS, daughter of LAURA E. MAY and WALTER SIMEON HOLLIS, was born February 26, 1912 in Oklahoma, and died July 11, 1997 in Alameda County, California. She married (1) ROBERT E. WYNN about 1928. He was born about 1907 in Texas. She married (2) (unknown first name) BRUBAKER.

Notes: According to California death record transcripts, Ruby May Hollis Brubaker was born February 26, 1912 in Oklahoma, and died July 11, 1997 in Alameda County. Her mother's maiden name is listed as May, and her father's surname as Hollis.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 26-218 (Portland) in Multnomah County, Oregon (dated April 8, 1930), Robert E. Wynn is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a painter, born in Texas, parents born in Alabama, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Ruby (wife, born in Oklahoma, father born in Alabama, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18), and Harold Hollis (brother-in-law, single, sign writer for a sign company, born in Oklahoma, father born in Alabama, mother born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 37-234 (Portland) in Multnomah County, Oregon (dated April 3, 1940), Ruby M. Wynn is listed as the head of the household for house #25, she's the assistant manager of a coffee shop, divorced, born in Oklahoma, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 3 years of high school, and she's 28 years old. Also listed are Jack H. (son, born in Oregon, age 9), Dale E. (son, born in Oregon, age 6), Blanche Bodine (single, housekeeper, born in South Dakota, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2 years of college, age 57), and Charles King (lodger, single, bartender in a beer parlor, born in California, he was living in Longview, Washington, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 49).

    The children of RUBY HOLLIS and ROBERT WYNN are:

    1. JACK H. WYNN, b. 1931, Oregon.
    2. DALE E. WYNN, b. 1934, Oregon.






MILLARD M. MAY, son of AMANDA CONLEY and THOMAS GREEN MAY, was born May 30, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALICE MADGE (unknown last name), about 1908. She was born about 1885 in Kentucky, and died before 1940. He married (2) ELSYE E. PEPPER. She was born September 22, 1897, and died September 15, 1973 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

Notes: Millard May's 1st wife's maiden name was reportedly Alice M. Wheeler.

Millard May reportedly died in 1964.

M. M. May is listed as a surviving brother from Seattle, Washington, in his brother Reuben's obituary in 1944.

Millard May applied for - and was accepted into - the Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in 1923.

When Millard M. May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Wichita, Kansas, he stated that he was secretary treasurer for O.J. Watson Motor Company in Wichita, that his closest relative was "Alice M. May (Wife)" of Wichita, and that he was born May 30, 1886. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

When Millard M. May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Seattle, King County, Washington, he stated that he was working for Federal Public Housing Authority from Washington, D.C. in Seattle, that the person who would always know his adress was W. S. Hollis [his brother-in-law] of Seattle, and that he was born May 30, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet 1 inch tall, he weighed 200 pounds, and he had blue eyes, blonde hair, and a light complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elsye [sic] E. May was born September 22, 1897, and died September 15, 1973. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in Seattle, King County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Elsye E. May died September 21, 1973 in Tacoma. She was living in Seattle at the time of her death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 19 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Millard M. May is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Alice M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she hasn't had any children, age 24).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 123 (Wichita) in Sedgwick County, Kansas (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Millard May is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's the secretary treasurer for a motor company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed is Madge (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34).

On page 1889 of the 1925 census for Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas, Milad M. May is listed as the head of his household, he's born in Kansas, and 32 years old. Also listed are Alice M. (wife, born in Kansas, age 30), Thomas W. (son, born in Kansas, age 10), and Amanda (mother [sic], born in Kansas, age 8).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 17-193 (Seattle) in King County, Washington (dated April 11, 1930), Millard M. May is listed as the head of the household for house #340, he's an investment banker for a mortgage company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Alice M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 44), Thomas W. (son, born in Kansas, age 6), and Nellie Bailey (servant, divorced, born in Illinois, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, first married at 24, age 44).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 17-32 (Bow Lake) in King County, Washington (dated April 13, 1940), Millard May is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's an on-call P.W.A. auditor, widowed, born in Kentucky, he was living in Seattle, Washington, in 1935, he has 2 years of college, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Thomas W. (son, born in Kansas, age 16), and Elsey E. Pepper (single, secretary for a government lending agency, born in Kansas, she was living in Seattle in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 42).

    The child of MILLARD MAY and ALICE (unknown last name) is:

    1. THOMAS W. MAY, b. 1924, Kansas.






STELLA MAE MAY, daughter of AMANDA CONLEY and THOMAS GREEN MAY, was born March 23, 1889 in Kentucky, died February 10, 1936 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married AUSTIN T. FIELDS, son of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FIELDS and ALICE RUCKER, about 1913. He was born February 7, 1884 in Carter County, Kentucky, died May 11, 1944 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Austin Fields' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 9, 1918 in Grayson, Kentucky, he stated that he was an abstractor working for Rose & Sample in Edna, Jackson County, Texas, that his closest relative was Mrs. Stella May Fields of Edna, and that he was born February 7, 1884. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Stella Mae Fields died February 10, 1936 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, from breat cancer. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as March 23, 1889, her marital status as married, her husband as Austin Fields, her parents as Thomas Green May (b. Kentucky) and Amanda Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Austin Fields, and the burial place as Ashland.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Stella M. Fields died February 10, 1936 in Carter County at the age of 47. She was living in Grayson, Carter County, at the time of her death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Stella M. Fields, wife of Austin Fields, was born in 1889, died in 1936, and was buried in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland, and that Austin Fields was born in 1884, died in 1944, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his death certificate, Austin Fields died May 11, 1944 in Grayson, Carter County, Kentucky, from cirrhosis of the liver. Also on this certificate, hi birthplace is listed as Carter County, his birth date as February 7, 1884, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as attorney, his parents as C. C. Fields (b. Carter County) and Alice Rucker (b. Carter County), the informant as W. J. Fields of Lion, Kentucky, and the burial place as Rose Hill.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Austin Fields died May 11, 1944 in Carter County at the age of 60. He was living in Carter County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Willard) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Christopher Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in August of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in July of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 32 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 9 are still living, age 50), Robert (son, single, day laborer, born in July of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Austin (son, born in February of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Etna (daughter, born in March of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Eva (daughter, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), and Eris (son, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On pages 6 & 7 of the 1910 census for District 45 (Maddox) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Columbus Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 42 years, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 [7?] are still living, age 58), Austin T. (son, single, traveling salesman, born in Kentucky, age 26), Earis C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Nannie Fields (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 28), Enid Fuller (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Loyd Fuller (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Willie Fuller (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 103 (Justice Precinct 1) in Jackson County, Texas (dated January 3, 1920), Austin Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's an abstactor with his own office, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed is Stella May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30).

On page 56 of the 1930 census for District 22-3 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Austin Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #496, he's a lawyer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 41), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Gene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 22-4 in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 12 & 13, 1940), Austin Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a lawyer, widowed, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of college, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Jean May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ruth Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Georgie Lowe (servant, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 58).

    The children of STELLA MAY and AUSTIN FIELDS are:

    1. JEAN MAY FIELDS, b. 1923, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jean M. Fields was born in Boyd County to Stella May.
    2. RUTH EDNA FIELDS, b. 1925, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth Fields was born in Carter County to Stella May.






OSIE CONLEY, daughter of ARMINTA ALICE RICE and WILLIAM AMOS CONLEY, was born December 4, 1898 in Kentucky, and died in March of 1986 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana. She married RUSSELL AKERS, son of JAMES ELLIOTT AKERS and MARGARET E. "MAGGIE" MUSIC, about 1920. He was born December 28, 1899 in Kentucky, and died August 8, 1971 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Osie Conley can be found on page 357 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can be found on pages 23, 24, & 498 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Russel Akers was the son of J. Elliott Akers (b. 1861) and Maggie Music. Russell Akers married Osa Conley and their child was Pauline Akers. It also says "Russel Akers has been working for the C. & O. Railroad, either at West Van Lear, Dawkins, or Paintsville, for many years. He resides at West Van Lear."

When Russell Akers' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Elkhorn Piney Coal Company in Weeksburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was J. E. Akers of West Van Lear, and that he was born December 28, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Osie Akers was born December 4, 1898, and died in March of 1986. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Russell Akers was born December 28, 1899, and died in August of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Russell Akers died August 8, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 71. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), Ellet Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #216, he's a farmer, born in January of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 25), Jas. W. (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), May (daughter, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Russell (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), James E. Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 36), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Susie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 32 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Russell Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #313, he's a freight clerk for C & O Depot, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Osie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). Russell's parents are in house #315.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Russell Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's an agent for an oil company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Osa A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 28), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Robert R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months).

On page 30 of the 1940 census for District 58-1A (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20 - 22, 1940), Russell Akers is listed as the head of the household for house #321, he's a gasoline distributor, born in Kentucky, he was living in Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Osie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 40), Marion (daughter, telephone operator, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 19), and Robert R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of OSIE CONLEY and RUSSELL AKERS are:

    1. PAULINE AKERS, b. December 13, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 19, 2000, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, m. HOWARD F. PATRICK.
    2. ROBERT R. AKERS, b. July 4, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 25, 1980, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert R. Akers was born July 4, 1928 in Johnson County to Osie Conley.
      According to his obituary, Robert Akers (age 52), son of Russell and Ocie Conley Akers, was born July 4, 1928 in Johnson County, died May 25, 1980 in University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his mother; and 1 sister, Pauline Patrick (of Madison, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Akers was born July 4, 1928, and died in May of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert Akers died May 25, 1980 in Fayette County at the age of 51. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.






MAY CONLEY, daughter of ARMINTA ALICE RICE and WILLIAM AMOS CONLEY, was born March 4, 1904 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 27, 1996 in Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina, and is buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. She married LUTHER CLARENCE MCCLOUD, son of ARMINTA E. "MINTIE" RICE and GEORGE W. MCCLOUD, about 1926. He was born October 3, 1900 in Kentucky, and died January 22, 1959 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on May Conley can be found on page 357 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on pages 329 & 471 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book on page 329 it says "Luther McCloud is a telegraph operator. He spent several years in the service of the Western Union, and the last few years with the C. & O. Railroad Company."

When Luther Clarence McCloud'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 telegraph operator in Paintsville, that his closest relative was George McCloud of Paintsville, and that he was born October 3, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to her obituary, May Conley McCloud (age 92), daughter of the late Arminta Alice Rice Conley and William Amos Conley and a resident of West Van Lear, was born March 4, 1904 in Floyd County, died August 27, 1996 in Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina, and was buried in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther C. McCloud; 3 brothers, John E. Conley (of West Van Lear), Victor Conley (West Van Lear), and Austin Conley (who died in infancy); and 5 sisters, Alta Conley (West Van Lear), Maxine Goble (West Van Lear), Osie Akers (Paintsville), June Corder Young (Paintsville), and Vertrice Howard (Tucson, Arizona). She was survived by 2 sons, Dr. L. C. McCloud (Louisville) and Bill McCloud (Boone, North Carolina); 1 daughter, Betty M. Hughes (Orlando, Florida); 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Luther C. McCloud died January 22, 1959 in Letcher County at the age of 59. He was living in Letcher County at the time of his death.

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 36-13 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Luther McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a steam railroad operator, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 26), and Luther [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 36-18A (Estil-Glo) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), L. C. McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a telegraph operator for C & O Railroad Company, born in Kentucky, he was living in Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 36), L. C. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Billy G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Betty Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of MAY CONLEY and LUTHER MCCLOUD are:

    1. LUTHER CLARENCE MCCLOUD JR., b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, L. C. McCloud was born in Johnson County to May Conley.
    2. BILLY G. MCCLOUD, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy G. McCloud was born in Johnson County to May Culey.
    3. BETTY ALICE MCCLOUD, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HUGHES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty A. McCloud was born in Johnson County to May Conley.






ARMINTA E. "MINTIE" RICE, daughter of SAMUEL RICE and EMILY PERMILIA RAMEY, was born January 10, 1857 in Kentucky, died June 2, 1941 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) WILLIAM M. MCFARLAND on February 21, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1853 in Kentucky. She married (2) GEORGE W. MCCLOUD, son of JOSEPH MCCLOUD and NANCY JANE TUTTLE, February 5, 1898 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1849 in Virginia, died March 13, 1919 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. George McCloud married (1) ANGELINE COFFEE on February 23, 1871 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in 1854 in Kentucky, and died in 1890. He married (2) EMILY ROBERTS on June 15, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1865.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on pages 327, 328, & 329 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that George McCloud was the son of Joseph McCloud and Nancie Ann Tuttle. He was born October 19, 1849, and died March 13, 1919. He was 1st married to Angeline Coffee, who was born March 17, 1854. Their children were Catherine Louise McCloud (married N. J. Rice), William I. McCloud, Joseph McCloud, Elizabeth McCloud (married Cyrus Conley), Mintie McCloud, Bessie McCloud, Emma McCloud, and Phonzo McCloud. George married Mintie McFarland on February 5, 1898. She was born January 1, 1857. Their child was Luther McCloud, who was born October 3, 1899. He married May Conley.

George W. McCloud was the brother of John L. McCloud and Manford McCloud.

Arminta Rice, George McCloud, and Angeline Coffee were all originally buried in Turner Cemetery but were interned in Highland Memorial Park when Paintsville Lake went in.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George W. McCloud (age 21) married Angeline Coffee (age 17) on February 23, 1871 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William M. McFaddin (age 21) married Araminta E. Rice (age 16) on February 21, 1874 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George W. McCloyd (2nd marriage, age 43) married Emily Roberts (2nd marriage, age 28) on June 15, 1893 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George McCloud (3rd marriage, age 48) married Mintie Rice (2nd marriage, age 40) on February 5, 1898 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Minta Rice McCloud died June 2, 1941 in Johnson County from lobar pneumonia and chronic myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 10, 1857, her marital status as widowed, her husband as George McCloud, her father as Sam Rice (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Ramey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Luther McCloud of Martin, Kentucky, and that burial place as Turner Cemetery.

According to her obituary, Minta McCloud (age 84), died June 2, 1941 at the Staffordsville home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Conley, from the measles. She was preceded by her husband, George McCloud, several years prior. She was survived by 2 sons, Sam McFarland (of Matewan, West Virginia) and Luther McCloud (Martin, Kentucky); and 4 daughters, Mrs. C. F. Conley (Staffordsville), Mrs. M. A. Pelphrey (West Van Lear), Mrs. James Stanley (Portsmouth, Ohio), and Mrs. John Brown (Salyersville, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, George McCloud died March 13, 1919 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from heart failure. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lee County, Virginia, his birth date as October 19, 1849, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Joe McCloud (b. Virginia) and Nancy Jane McCloud (b. Virginia), the informant as Luther McCloud of Paintsville, and the burial place as Turner Graveyard.

On pages 15 & 16 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1880), William McFarlin is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Arraminta E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), James S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Emely [sic] C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), George W. McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #322, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Angeline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 26), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), William I. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Josiah (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elizabeth (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), George McClaud is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a farmer, born in October of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Arminta [hard to read - it looks like George was written first and then Arminta written over it] (born in January of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 42), Alfonzo (son, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Nannie McFarlin (step-daughter, born in June of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Willie McFarlin (step-son, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Bessie McClaud (son, born in October of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Mintie McClaud (daughter, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), George McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 3rd marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Minta (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 13 years, age 56), Fonzo (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 19), and Luther C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Arminta McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #211, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and she's 67 years old. Also listed are L. C. (son, single, telegraph operator, born in Kentucky, age 20), Ina Porter (daughter, widowed, cook in a private home, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Virgil Porter (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Milt Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a fireman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Virgil J. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Arminta McCloud (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Charlie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Rose (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 56), Ray (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 39), James (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 35), and Minnie McCloud (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 85).

    The children of MINTIE RICE and WILLIAM MCFARLAND are:

    1. JAMES S. MCFARLAND, b. 1875, Kentucky.
    2. EMILY CAROLINE "COON" MCFARLAND, b. December 12, 1876, Kentucky, d. April 22, 1929, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LINDSEY SMITH CONLEY.
    3. SAMUEL MCFARLAND, b. 1879, Kentucky.
    4. NANNIE MCFARLAND, b. June 1881, Kentucky, m. (1) WINFIELD S. FLINT, February 14, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. 1880, Kentucky. She m. (2) JOHN BROWN. He was b. 1880, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nannie McFarland (b. Johnson County, age 19) married W. S. Flint (photographer, b. Morgan County, parents b. Morgan County, age 20) on February 14, 1901 in Johnson County.
      On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Winfield S. Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a photographer with his own gallery, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 28), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).
      On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), John Brown is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a house carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), and Thelma Flint (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).
    5. ROSE MCFARLAND, b. November 22, 1883, Scott County, Virginia, d. May 10, 1965, Rockhouse, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES FLEMING CONLEY.
    6. WILLIE MCFARLAND, b. October 1886, Kentucky.
    7. HETTIE INA MCFARLAND, b. October 2, 1888, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1973, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) HENRY WALKER PORTER, m. (2) MILTON ARTHUR PELPHREY.
    8. NELLIE "ELLA" MCFARLAND, b. 1892, Kentucky, m. JAMES STANLEY.
      Notes: On pages 18 & 19 of the 1910 census for District 181 (Blackberry) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), James Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #162, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 18), Clifford (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), "not named" (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Samuel McFarland (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31).

    The child of MINTIE RICE and GEORGE MCCLOUD is:

    1. LUTHER CLARENCE MCCLOUD, b. October 3, 1900, Kentucky, d. January 22, 1959, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. MAY CONLEY.

    The children of GEORGE MCCLOUD and ANGELINE COFFEE are:

    1. CATHERINE LOUISE MCCLOUD, b. 1874, Kentucky, m. N. J. RICE.
    2. WILLIAM IRELAND MCCLOUD, b. November 27, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 31, 1945, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE CONLEY.
    3. JOSIAH MCCLOUD, b. 1878, Kentucky.
    4. ELIZABETH MCCLOUD, b. September 7, 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 5, 1973, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CYRUS NEWTON CONLEY.
    5. ALPHONZO "PHONZO" MCCLOUD, b. July 13, 1890, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 7, 1950, Van Wert County, Ohio, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ROSA MAE BLAIR.
    6. MINTIE MCCLOUD, March 1892, Kentucky.
    7. EMMA MCCLOUD.






JUNE CONLEY, daughter of ARMINTA ALICE RICE and WILLIAM AMOS CONLEY, was born May 1, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 21, 1979 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) WILLIAM ELIJAH "LIGE" CORDER, son of CHARLES B. CORDER and ALICE CLIFTON. He was born July 23, 1897 in Odds, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1965. She married (2) PAUL T. YOUNG.

Notes: June Conley's name is listed as Mrs. Paul Young in her mother's obituary when she died in 1965.

According to her obituary, Alice Clifton Corder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Milton Clifton of Floyd County, was born February 8, 1868 in Prstonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 10, 1941 at home in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in West Van Lear. She was married to Charles Corder 55 years prior. She was survived by 4 sons, Dave Corder (of West Van Lear), John Corder (Chicago, Illinois), Lige Corder (Chicago, Illinois), and Jack Corder (Chicago, Illinois); 2 daughters, Mrs. Harry Bunch (Ashland) and Mrs. Elaine Smallwood (West Van Lear); and 1 sister, Mrs. James Smith. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Lige W. Corder's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stateed that he was working for Marks Manufacturing Company in Indiana, that his closest relative was M. A. Corder of West Van Lear, Kentucky, that he was born July 23, 1897 in Odds, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Virginia. He was found to be short and slender, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to her obituary, June Conley Young (age 73), daughter of William and Arminta Rice Conley, was a of Paintsville at the time of her death. She was born May 1, 1906 in Johnson County, died October 21, 1979 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Lige Corder and Paul T. Young. She was survived by 1 son, William Corder (Grand Rapids, Michigan); 1 step-son, Paul T. Young Jr. (of San Diego); 5 sisters, Maxine Goble (West Van Lear), Ocie Akers (West Van Lear), Alta Conley (West Van Lear), Mae McCloud (Boone, North Carolina), and Vertrice Howard (Tucson, Arizona); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, June Young died October 21, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 73. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Charles B. Crider is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in February of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 34), David (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11), Gaston (son, born in June of 1891 in Virginia, age 11), Bert (son, born in February of 1894 in Virginia, age 6), and William E. (son, born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1910), Charley Corder is listed as the head of the household for house #[unreadable], he's a merchant in a grocery store, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 25 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 46), David (son, single, laborer in a factory, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, single, laborer in a factory, born in Kentucky, age 21), Gaston (son, born in Virginia, age 18 [hard to read]), Bert (son, born in Virginia, age 15), Eligha (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hessa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 3). The scan was really hard to read in places so the transcription was used.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 45-108 (East Chicago) in Lake County, Indiana (dated April 8, 1930), Lige Corder is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a a craneman in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are June (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and William (son, born in Indiana, age 2).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 45-35 (East Chicago) in Lake County, Indiana (dated April 22, 1940), Lige Corder is listed as the head of the household for house #339, he's a craneman in a steel mill, born in Virginia, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are June (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 32), and William (son, born in Indiana, age 12).

    The child of JUNE CONLEY and LIGE CORDER is:

    1. WILLIAM CORDER, b. 1928, Indiana.






AMANDA ALICE "ALICE" FAIRCHILD, daughter of NEWTON CLARK FAIRCHILD and SARAH LUNA WILLIAMS, was born March 12, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 16, 1978 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILLIE H. DAVIS, son of LEE DAVIS and VINA DANIEL, about 1928. He was born January 14, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 4, 1978 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Vina Daniel Davis died May 9, 1934 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a "Ruptured gangrenous appendix." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 13, 1874, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Lee Davis, her parents as Thomas Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Miranda Daniel (b. Kentucky), the informant as Earnie Davis of Thealka, Kentucky, and the burial place as Mingo, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Alice Davis (age 72), daughter of Newton C. and Luna Williams Fairchild, was a resident of Nippa and a retired school teacher. She was born March 12, 1906 in Johnson County, died April 16, 1978 in Paintsville Hospital after a short illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Bill Davis; 1 son, Ernest Ray Davis (of Picayune, Mississippi); 3 brothers, Thurman Fairchild (Ashville, Ohio), Harmon Fairchild (Worthington, Ohio), and Dorman Fairchild (Paintsville); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Edith Fairchild (Oil Springs), Mrs. Thomas Caudill (Derby, Ohio), and Mrs. Dorothy Colvin (Delaware, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alice Davis was born March 12, 1906, and died in April of 1978. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alice F. Davis died April 16, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Willie H. Davis (age 70), son of Lee and Vina Daniel Davis, was a retired miner and a resident of Nippa, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born January 14, 1908 in Johnson County, died December 4, 1978 following an automobile accident, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Fairchild Davis, on April 16, 1978. He was survived by 1 son, Ernest Ray Davis (of Picayune, Mississippi). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Willie Davis was born January 14, 1908, and died in December of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, his last benefit was paid out in Picayune, Pearl River, Mississippi, and his last place of residence was in Meally, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Willie H. Davis died December 4, 1978 in Johnson County at the age of 70. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 80 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Lee Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Vina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 2 are still living, age 35), Ernie (son, team driver in a timber mill, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Willie H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 44 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Vina Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #146, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Willie Osborn (nephew, single, miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 58-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Willie H. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #235, Willie H. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #235, he's a miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 24), Ernest Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Vina Davis (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56).

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 58-13 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1940), April 29, 1940), Willie H. Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #251, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 34), and Ernest Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The child of ALICE FAIRCHILD and WILLIE DAVIS is:

    1. ERNEST RAY DAVIS, b. January 9, 1930, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 9, 2002, Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, buried in Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, m. RUIE CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Ernest Ray Davis (age 72), son of the late Willie H. and Alice Fairchild Davis, was a native of Nippa, Johnson County, Kentucky, and electronics technician for Rockwell International, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was born January 30, 1930 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 92002 in Picayrene, Michigan [mistake], and was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruie Caudill Davis. He was survived by 2 step-daughters, Kathleen Whaley (of Picayrene) and Irene Tates (Westerville, Ohio); and 2 aunts, Dara Caudill (Derby, Ohio) and Dorothy Colvin (Delaware, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






LILLIE EMMA "EMMA" FAIRCHILD, daughter of ELI DENNIS FAIRCHILD and NANCY JANE "NANNIE" MAY, was born February 12, 1911 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died September 28, 1991 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) THOMAS SHELL, son of ANDREW JACKSON SHELL and LEOTA BELLE SNIPES, about 1925. He was born March 28, 1906 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 26, 1950 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) (unknown first name) WEBB.

Notes: Thomas Shell was the brother of Mahala F. Shell, William Henry "Willie" Shell, Lizzie Shell, and John R. Shell.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts there were 3 Shell children born in the 1930s to an Emma Fairchild who don't show up in the 1940 census and death certificates couldn't be found for them. They were Dessie and Essie , who were twins and born in Floyd County, and Nannie L. , who was born in Pulaski County.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillie E. Fairchild was born February 12, 1911 in Floyd County to Nanie May.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emma Webb was born February 12, 1911, and died September 28, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lille E. Webb died September 28, 1991 in Floyd County at the age of 80. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Thomas Shell died November 26, 1950 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bilateral pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as March 28, 1906, his marital status as married, his occupation as miner, his parents as A. J. Shell and Leota Snipes, the informant as Emma Shell, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas Shell died November 26, 1950 in Johnson County at the age of 44. He was living in FloydCounty at the time of his death.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1910), Jackson A. Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lee Ida B. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Dakota, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 35), Mahala (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Emily (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months). Thomas' future wife is in house #126.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), A. J. Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Lee ota B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Unis [Eunice] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Samual [Samuel] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Thirman [Thurman] (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Tom Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #250, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 19), Tom Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 1 month), and Malta L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 0 months).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 53-13 (Rocky Station) in Lee County, Virginia (dated May 22, 1940), Tom Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Tom Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Malta Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Loraine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), John B. (son, born in Virginia, age 5 months), and Dennis Fairchild (brother-in-law, single, laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 1 year of high school, age 23).

    The children of EMMA FAIRCHILD and TOM SHELL are:

    1. THOMAS SHELL JR., b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas Shell was born in Floyd County to Emma Fanchise.
    2. MALTA LEE SHELL, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malta L. Shell was born in Floyd County to Emma Fairchild.
    3. PAULINE SHELL, b. 1930, Kentucky.
    4. LORAINE SHELL, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    5. ALTA V. SHELL, b. 1936, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alta V. Shell was born in Floyd County to Emma Fairchild.
    6. JOHN B. SHELL, b. 1939, Virginia.






SHERMAN HACKWORTH, son of MARINDA CONLEY and JEREMIAH HACKWORTH, was born in June of 1879 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died March 7, 1963 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married LORA ADAMS, daughter of HARRISON B. ADAMS and MARY POWERS, December 22, 1900 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born June 30, 1882 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died March 19, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Adams Cemetery in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 352 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sherman Hackworth's brother, Samuel, married Lora Adams' sister, Lula.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Harrison Adams married Mary Power on November 10, 1873 in Magoffin County at the home of Wallis Bailey. The witnesses were John M. Power and Lewis P. Bailey, and the minister was Wallis Bailey.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sherman Hackworth married Lora Adams on December 22, 1900 in Magoffin County at the home of H. B. Adams. The witnesses were William Helton and Edie Willis, and the minister was J. J. Prater.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sherman Hackworth died March 7, 1963 in Magoffin County at the age of 83. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Lora Adams died March 19, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from hypertensive heart disease and diabetes mellitus. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 30, 1882, her marital status as married, her parents as Harry B. Adams and Mary Power, the informant as Sherman Hackworth, and the burial place as Adams Cemetery in Burning Fork, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lara Hackworth died March 19, 1952 in Magoffin County at the age of 69. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 66 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1900), Harry B. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #369, he's a farmer, born in July of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in September of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 26 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 41), Sarah D. (daughter, single, not working, born in July of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Lora (daughter, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), and Loyd (son, born in January of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Sherman Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Orvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Jerry (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Marinda (mother, living off own income [retired], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Sherman Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Orville (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Jerry (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Sherman Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 50 years old [hard to read]. Also listed are Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 48 [hard to read]), Therman (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Samuel Hackworth (brother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 54).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Sherman Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 60 years old. Also listed is Lora (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 57).

    The children of SHERMAN HACKWORTH and LORA ADAMS are:

    1. ORVAL HACKWORTH, b. November 8, 1903, Kentucky, d. October 18, 1979, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE TRIMBLE.
    2. JERRY J. HACKWORTH, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1988, Wood County, Ohio, m. JULIA LEE SPRADLIN.
    3. LUCY HACKWORTH, b. February 20, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. February 23, 1915, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lucy Hackworth was born February 20, 1915 in Magoffin County to Lora Adams.
      According to her death certificate, Lucy Hackworth died February 23, 1915 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from "Septicemia Traumatic by Mother Falling Before [unreadable]." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as February 20, 1915, her parents as Sherman Hackworth (b. Magoffin County) and Lora Adams (b. Magoffin County), and the informant as Sherman Hackworth of Ivyton.
    4. THURMAN HACKWORTH, b. July 9, 1916, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Theoman M. Hackworth was born July 9, 1916 in Magoffin County to Lora Adams.






JULIA LEE SPRADLIN, daughter of LAURA E. FAIRCHILD and FRANK SPRADLIN, was born May 20, 1906 in Kentucky, and died January 5, 1984 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JERRY J. HACKWORTH, son of SHERMAN HACKWORTH and LORA ADAMS. He was born about 1907 in Kentucky, and died August 19, 1988 in Wood County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia Hackworth was born May 20, 1906, and died in January of 1984. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Julia Hackworth died January 5, 1984 in Johnson County at the age of 77. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jerry J. Hackworth was born about 1907 in Kentucky, and died August 19, 1988 at home in Wood County at the age of 81. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 77-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1930), Jerry Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #77, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Julian (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Janice K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 77-9B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Jerry Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 33), and Janic Katherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of JULIA SPRADLIN and JERRY HACKWORTH are:

    1. JANICE KATHERINE HACKWORTH, b. 1930, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janice K. Hackworth was born in Magoffin County to Julian Spradlin.
    2. JERRY L. HACKWORTH, b. June 29, 1941, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 16, 2003, Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry L. Hackworth was born June 29, 1941 in Magoffin County to Julian Spradlin.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jerry L. Hackworth was born June 29, 1941, and died December 16, 2003. He received his Social Security card in 1956 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Haubstadt, Gibson County, Indiana.







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