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PRATER FAIRCHILD, son of JOHN GRANT FAIRCHILD and MARY JANE BLAIR, was April 12, 1924 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 18, 2002 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fairchild Family Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SOPHIA CENTERS, daughter of LEWIS CENTERS and MARY JANE COLLINS. She was born July 30, 1926 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 13, 2004 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fairchild Family Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Prater Fairchild was born April 12, 1924 in Johnson County to Mary Blair.

According to U.S. veteran gravesites listings, Prater Fairchild was born April 12, 1924, died August 18, 2002, and was buried in Fairchild Family Cemetery in Hager Hill, Kentucky. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II.

According to his obituary, Prater Fairchild (age 78), son of the late John G. and Mary Jane Blair Fairchild, was a retired mechanic for Adam's Construction Comppany and a resident of Hager Hill. He was born April 12, 1924 in Johnson County, died August 18, 2002 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Fairchild Family Cemetery in Hager Hill. He was survived by his wife, Sophia Fairchild; 1 son, Keith Fairchild (of Hager Hill); 1 daughter, Janie Cantrell (of Oil Springs); 2 sisters, Fannie May (Vanlue, Ohio) and Ethel Hannah (Vanlue); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Prater Fairchild was born April 12, 1924, and died August 18, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Sophia Centers Fairchild (age 77), daughter of the late Lewis and Mary Jane Collins Centers, was a retired school teacher and a resident of Hager Hill. She was born July 30, 1926 in Johnson County, died May 13, 2004 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Fairchild Family Cemetery in Hager Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prater Fairchild. She was survived by 1 son, Keith Fairchild (of Hager Hill); 1 daughter, Janie Cantrell (Oil Springs); 1 brother, Don Centers (Hager Hill); 1 sister, Neva Ratliff (Hager Hill); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sophia C. Fairchild was born July 30, 1926, and died May 13, 2004. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

    The children of PRATER FAIRCHILD and SOPHIA CENTERS are:

    1. KEITH FAIRCHILD.
    2. JANIE FAIRCHILD, m. (unknown first name) CANTRELL.







LILLIE MAY FAIRCHILD, daughter of DAVID M. FAIRCHILD and MARTHA ALICE TRIMBLE, was born in March of 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 21, 1960 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. She married EMERSON PICKLESIMER, son of MINERVA JANE WATKINS and JOHN HENRY PICKLESIMER, about 1918. He was born January 16, 1892 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 5, 1958 in Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida, and is buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. Emerson Picklesimer married (1) HAZEL CONLEY.

Notes: When Emerson Picklesimer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a laborer in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he was single, and that he was born January 16, 1892 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light brown hair.

On September 26, 1958, Mrs. Lillie May Picklesimer filled out an application to try and get a headstone for Emerson, who was a veteran. On this application it says that he was born January 16, 1892, died June 5, 1958, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery. He enlisted on December 19, 1917, and was discharged as a corporal on May 28, 1919.

A photo of their headstone in Ashland Cemetery shows that Emerson Picklesimer lived from 1892 to 1958, and Lillie F. Picklesimer from 1897 to 1960.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillie M. Picklesimer died December 21, 1960 in Boyd County at the age of 63. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Emerson Picklesimer (age 66), son of John Henry and Minerva Watkins Picklesimer, was a native of Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 16, 1892, and died June 5, 1958 at home in Port Orange, Florida, after an illness of several months. He was survived by his wife, Lillie Fairchild Picklesimer; 3 sons, Dewey Conrad Picklesimer (of Warrenton, Virginia), Orrel Edward Picklesimer (El Paso, Texas), and James Rosco Picklesimer (San Diego, California); 1 daughter, Mrs. Esta Ann Farley (Ashland, Kentucky); 1 brother, Maurice Picklesimer (Denver); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Florida death record transcripts, Emerson Picklesimer died in June of 1958 in Volusia County.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Emerson Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for family #4, he's a public school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed is Lillie M. (wife, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Emerson Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 33), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ossie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and James R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 48 of the 1940 census for District 68-7 in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 17 & 26, 1940), Elenson L. Picklesimer is listed as the head of the household for house #302, he's a salesman in a furniture store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 43), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Hewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Orrell (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Reeca (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of LILLIE FAIRCHILD and EMERSON PICKLESIMER are:

    1. GORDON PICKLESIMER, b. May 21, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 13, 1945, Germany.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gordon Pisklisumer was born May 21, 1920 in Johnson County to Lilly Fairchild.
      According to his obituary, "Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Picklesimer of New Smyrna Bench, Fl. recieved word on April 26 [1945] that their eldest son, Cpl. Gordon B. Picklesimer had been killed in action in Germany on April 13. He was 25 years old and enlisted in the army at Portsmouth, Ohio, in September 1940 when the family resided at Vanceburg, Ky. He went overseas on September 4, 1941 and served two years in Iceland before he took part in the invasion of France where he served with a Headquarters Company of the 46th Field Artillery, of Gen. Patton's 3rd Army. His parents were born and reared in Johnson County and both taught in the public schools of this county. His father is a veteran of World War I and is now serving on the police force, Banana River, N. A. S., near Cocoa, Fla. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, and one sister, Cpl. Dewey Picklesimer, with a medical battalion in Italy, Pfc. Orrel Picklesimer with the 614 Q. M. Corps in France, James Reece Picklesimer, a senior at New Smyrna Beach High School and Esta Ann." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. DEWEY CONRAD PICKLESIMER, b. August 24, 1919, Kentucky, d. January 26, 1996, buried in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Dewey Picklesimer who was born May 21, 1922 in Johnson County to a Lilly Fairchild.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Dewey Picklesimer lived from August 24, 1919 to January 26, 1996, and was buried in Plot Cross in Jefferson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee. No photo of his headstone is provided.
    3. ORRELL EDWARD PICKLESIMER, b. February 23, 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 2014, buried in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, m. JEAN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orrel Picklesimer was born February 23, 1924 in Johnson County to Lilly Fairchild.
      According to his obituary [provided by Tashina Knight], Orrel Picklesimer served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was born February 23, 1924 in Paintsville, Kentucky, died April 7, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas, and was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. He was survived by his wife of 64 years, Jean; 1 son, John; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
    4. JAMES REECE PICKLESIMER, b. April 20, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 12, 2003 in San Diego, San Diego County, California, and is buried in San Diego, San Diego County, California, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James R. Picklesimer was born April 20, 1928 in Johnson County to Lillie Fairchild.
      According to his obituary [provided by Tashina Knight], James Reece Picklesimer (age 74), was an aircraft spotter during World War II, and served in the Army during the Korean War. He moved to San Diego, California, in 1950, and spent the next 24 years working at General Dymanics, Convair Division in the Analog Computer Lab, and in the High Speed Wind Tunnel. He spent the last 14 years of his engineering career working on the presses in the Production Maintenance Department of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was a member of the Kentucky Colonels, Mensa, and the "Analoggers" Computer Group. In the early 1970s, he took a photo of every public post office in San Diego County. He was born April 20, 1928 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 12, 2003, and was interred in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. He was survived by 3 daughters, Linda Dobransky (of Le Mesa, Kentucky), Tashina Knight (Temecula, California), and Susan Carlisle (Kapaa, Hawaii); and 2 grandchildren.
    5. ESTA ANN PICKLESIMER, b. November 29, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased), m. DON FARLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Esta A. Picklesimer was born November 29, 1933 in Johnson County to Lillie Fairchild.
    6. WILLIAM ALFRED PICKLESIMER, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 27, 1937, Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky, buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, William Alfred Picklesimer (age 3 years 10 months 28 days), son of Emerson and Lillie May Picklesimer, died October 27, 1937 at home in Vanceburg, Kentucky, and was buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was survived by his parents; 4 brothers; and a twin sister, all of Vanceburg, Lewis County, Kentucky. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    (This information comes from Tashina Knight and other sources)







LOU MALVA JOHNSON, daughter of SUSAN CATHERINE "CATHERINE" CONLEY and LEVI D. JOHNSON, was born December 1, 1887 in Kentucky, and died February 15, 1973 in Pike County, Kentucky. She married (1) MARTIN "MART" HAY, son of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS "LUM" HAY and EMALINE SKAGGS, July 4, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, died November 17, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Levi Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (2) JOHN LOWELL BARBER after 1920. He was born March 2, 1881, died April 26, 1928 in Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Levi Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, C. C. Hay (age 27) married Emaline Scaggs (age 25) on February 13, 1879 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Malva Lou Johnson (b. Scioto County, Ohio, age 21)) married Martin Hay on July 4, 1908 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Mart Hay "son-in-law/of Levi Johnson" died November 16, 1909 at the age of 23, and was buried in Levi Johnson Cemetery in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, that John Lowell Barber "son-in-law/of Levi Johnson" lived from March 2, 1881 to April 26, 1928, was buried in the same cemetery, that Virginia Kathelene Barber "granddaughter of Levi Johnson" lived from November 23, 1925 to December 6, 1925, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Gluckus [sic] Hay lived from 1910 to 1941, and was buried in the same cemetery. There are photos of all of the headstones except Glaucus'. It says that he is buried in an unmarked grave.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lou Barber was born December 1, 1887, and died in February of 1973. Her last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lou M. Barber died February 15, 1973 in Pike County at the age of 85. She was living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death records, Mart Hay (age 22) died November 17, 1910 [mistake] in Johnson County from typhoid fever. He was born in Kentucky, living in Red Bush, Kentucky, and his parents are listed as Lum (b. Kentucky) and Emilene Hay (b. Kentucky).

According to Ohio death records, John L. Barber died April 26, 1928 in Montgomery County.

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Lyon) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1880), C. C. Hay is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 27 years old. Also listed is Emeline (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 26).

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), James W. Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #147, he's a farmer, born in September of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sena (wife, born in October of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, she hasn't had any children, age 32), and Martin Hay (servant, farm laborer, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #102, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 43 years, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 8 are still living, age 57), Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Otto (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lou M. Hay (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 22), Glaucus J. Hay (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1), and Orlando Hay (hired hand, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27, 1920), Levi Johnson is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 74 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), Lou M. Hay (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), and Glacus Hay (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Lou Barber is listed as the head of the household for house #103, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Glaucus C. Barber (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), John L. Barber (son, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 5), and Mary L. Barber (daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 3 years 0 months). Lou's parents are in house #106.

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 58-11 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Lou Barber is listed as the head of the household for house #1, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are Claucus Hay (son, single, truck driver for a feed store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), John Lowell Barber (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Mary Lenna Barber (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

    The child of LOU JOHNSON and MART HAY is:

    1. GLAUCUS C. HAY, b. April 16, 1909, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 1, 1943, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Claucus E. Hay died February 1, 1943 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Red Bush, his birth date as April 16, 1909, his marital status as single, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Mart Hay (b. unknown) and Lou Johnson Barker [sic], the informant as Beulah Kelly of Red Bush, and the burial place as Johnson County.

    The children of LOU JOHNSON and JOHN BARBER are:

    1. JOHN LOWELL BARBER JR., b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John L. Barber was born in Johnson County to Lou Johnson.
    2. VIRGINIA KATHLEEN BARBER, b. November 23, 1925, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 6, 1925, Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Virginia Kathleen Barber died December 6, 1925 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky, from an "imature birth." Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as John Barber (b. Kentucky) and Lou Malva Johnson (b. Kentucky), and the informant as John Barber of Red Bush, Kentucky.
    3. MARY LENNA BARBER, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marry E. Barber was born in Johnson County to Lou Johnson.







ALTONA "TONI" WATKINS, daughter of MARIETTA RICE and JOHN WALTER WATKINS, was born September 13, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 17, 1916 in Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JAMES MILLARD "MILLARD" O'BRYAN, son of MARINDA BLAIR and JAMES H. O'BRIAN, about 1908. He was born June 26, 1884 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1976 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in New O'Bryan Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. Millard O'Bryan married (2) VIRGIE E. MAY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 496 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Millard O'Bryan's name is listed as "James Millard O'Bryan" in his son James' obituary.

When Millard OBryan'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 Asa, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Virgie OBryan wife" of Asa, and that he was born June 26, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Altona Watkins O'Bryan died August 17, 1916 in Holly Branch from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as September 13, 1893, her marital status as married, her parents as Jno. W. Watkins (b. Johnson County) and Etta Rice (b. Johnson County), the informant as Millard O'Bryan of Asa, Kentucky, and the burial place as Twin Branch, Asa, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Altona Obryan died August 17, 1916 in Johnson County at the age of 22.

According to his obituary, Millard O'Bryan, son of James H. and Lourinda Blair O'Bryan, was a retired farmer and a resident of Leander, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born June 26, 1884 in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 21, 1977 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the O'Bryan Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County. He was a resident of Leander and was a retired farmer at the time of his death. His first wife, Tony Watkins O'Bryan preceded him in death. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Virgie May O'Bryan; 3 sons, Ervin O'Bryan (Leander, Johnson County), Thurman O'Bryan (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Marcus O'Bryan (Grove City, Ohio); 5 daughters, Hattie Blanton (Lucasville, Ohio), Myrle Preston (Huntington, West Virginia), Goldie Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), Daisy Blair (Williamsport, Ohio), and Dixie Osborne (Columbus, Ohio).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Millard Obryan was born June 26, 1884, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Obryan died January 21, 1977 in Johnson County at the age of 92. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Millard Obryan is listed as the head of the household for house #65, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Altonia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child, age 16), and Dexter Watkin [Dexter Watkins] (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9). They are living next to Millard's mother, who's living with his brother Harrison.

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Millard O'Brian is listed as the head of the household for house #135, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Daisy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months). They are living close to Millard's brother, Harrison.

On page 26 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Millard Obrian is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 33), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Irvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Marcus [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 4 months), and Murl E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Harrison O'Brian.

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Millard Obryan is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Virgia (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 41), Therman (son, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 20), Marcus (son, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 18), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Myrelene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11).

    The children of TONI WATKINS and MILLARD O'BRYAN are:

    1. GOLDIE O'BRYAN, b. August 9, 1910, Kentucky, d. March 28, 1993, Kenova, Wayne County, West Virginia, m. WILLIAM PRATER BLAIR.
    2. DAISY O'BRYAN, b. March 1, 1913, Kentucky, d. July 21, 1985, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Mt. Sterling, Madison County, Ohio, m. ROBERT BLAIR.
    3. DIXIE O'BRYAN, b. August 25, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1990, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. DAVE OSBORNE. He d. before 1990.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie O'Bryan was born August 25, 1915 in Johnson County to Tony Watkins.
      According to her obituary, Dixie O'Bryan Osborne (age 75), was born August 25, 1915 in Johnson County, died September 6, 1990 at home in Columbus, and was buried in Sunset Cemetery in Columbus. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tony Watkins O'Bryan; her husband, Dave Osborne; 1 brother, Thurman O'Bryan; and 3 sisters, Hazel, Pearl, and Daisy Blair. She was survived by 3 sons, David (Karen) Osborne (Grove City, Ohio), Gary (Lori) Osborne (Reynoldsburg, Ohio), and Tom Osborne (Columbus, Ohio), 4 daughters, Mary Eaken (Columbus, Ohio), Lois Lutz (Columbus, Ohio), Judy (Gale) Kneisley (Columbus, Ohio), and Donna (Steve) Russell (Columbus, Ohio); 2 brothers, James Marcus O'Bryan (Grove City, Ohio) and Ervin O'Bryan (Leander, Ketucky); 3 sisters, Goldie Blair (Huntington, West Virginia), Myrle Preston (Huntington), and Hattie Blanton (Lucasville, Ohio); and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







MYRTLE J. "MYRTIE" MAY, daughter of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born November 25, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 29, 1980 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in May Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ELLIOTT BLAIR, son of AMOS B. BLAIR and PAULINA LITTERAL. He was born July 8, 1873 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 23, 1959 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. Elliott Blair married (1) MINNIE JOHNSON.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Elliott Blair (age 25) married Minnie Johnson (age 17) on April 4, 1899 in Johnson County.

When Elliott Blair'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 farmer, in Asa, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Beulah Blair (daughter)" of Louisa, Lawrence County, and that he was born July 8, 1873. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark hair, slightly bald.

According to her obituary, Myrtie May Blair (age 80), daughter of David and Minnie Spradlin May, was born November 25, 1899 in Johnson County, died February 29, 1980 at home in Leander following an extended illness, and was buried in May Family Cemetery in Leander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elliott Blair. She was survived by 1 son, Leroy Blair (of El Paso, Texas); 6 brothers, Hammie May (Leander), German May (Leander), Theodore May (Wheelersburg, Ohio), Hargis May (Jackson, Michigan), Patrick May (Louisa, Kentucky), and Arnold May (Paintsville); 6 sisters, Virgie O'Bryan (Huntinton, West Virginia), Dora Blair (Staffordsville), Alka Nichols (Marion, Ohio), Omega Crumit (Charlotte, North Carolina), Malta Blair (Denver, Kentucky), and Ruby O'Keef [sic] (Indiana); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtie Blair was born November 26, 1899, and died in February of 1980. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Myrtie Blair died February 29, 1980 in Johnson County at the age of 80. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Elliott Blair (age 86), son of Amos and Pauline Litteral Blair, was a retired farmer, and a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek. He was born July 8, 1872 in Johnson County, died June 23, 1959 at home, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Mertie May Blair; 1 son, Leroy Blair (of Barnetts Creek); and 1 daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Allie (Louisa, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elliott Blair died June 22, 1959 in Johnson County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Ellot Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed is Mertie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 58-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Elliott Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 30), and Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Ellott Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #233, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 40), and Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 7 months).

    The child of ELLIOTT BLAIR and (unknown) is:

    1. BEULAH BLAIR, m. LLOYD ALLIE [Lloyd Alley?].

    The child of MYRTIE MAY and ELLIOTT BLAIR is:

    1. LEROY BLAIR, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leroy Blair was born in Johnson County to Myrtie May.







JOHN W. PELPHREY, son of JAMES PELPHREY and MARY DEAN, was born about 1834 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He married MARGARET DAY on December 8, 1857 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1835 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage records, John Pelfrey (b. Johnson County) married Margaret Day (b. Morgan County) on December 8, 1857 in Johnson County.

On page 14 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 29, 1870), John W. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Margaret (born in Kentucky, age 32), James D. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Eliza Ann (born in Kentucky, age 4), Noima (born in Kentucky, age 1), and Frank Williams (works on farm, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 34 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), John W. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Margaret (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio, age 34), James D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eliza A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Victora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Australia (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of JOHN PELPHREY and MARGARET DAY are:

    1. SANFORD PELPHREY, b. October 8, 1858, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1859, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Sanford Pelphrey was born October 8, 1858 in Johnson County to John W. Pelphrey and Margaret Day.
    2. JAMES D. PELPHREY, b. 1863, Kentucky.
    3. BABY PELPHREY, b. January 17, 1861, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. before 1870.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records there was a baby boy born alive on January 17, 1861 in Johnson County to John W. Pelphrey (b. Floyd County) and Margaret Day (b. Morgan County).
    4. ELIZA ANN PELPHREY, b. June 11, 1864, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 24, 1911, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PICKLESIMER.
    5. NORMA PELPHREY, b. 1869, Kentucky.
    6. MARY PELPHREY, b. 1871, Kentucky.
    7. VICTORIA PELPHREY, b. 1873, Kentucky.
    8. AUSTRALIA PELPHREY, b. August 2, 1876, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Ostralia Pelphrey was born August 2, 1876 in Johnson County to John W. Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Margaret Day (b. Morgan County).

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







LOU ELLEN O'BRIAN, daughter of MARINDA BLAIR and JAMES H. O'BRIAN, was born August 8, 1881 in Kentucky, died March 29, 1928 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WALLACE MILLARD "MILLARD" BLAIR, son of WALLACE B. BLAIR and MARGARET HITCHCOCK, about 1899. He was born September 6, 1877 in Kentucky, died June 16, 1958 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Patrick Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. Wallace Blair married (2) DORA ELLEN MAY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 495 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Wallace Millard Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Millard O'Bryan in Asa, Johnson County, that his nearest relative was Lou Ellen Blair of Leander, Johnson County, and that he was born September 6, 1877. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and dark brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Millard Bryant Blair died March 29, 1928 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, from croupous pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as August 8, 1881, her marital status as married, her husband as Millard Blair, her parents as James Bryant (b. Kentucky) and Rindie Blair (b. Kentucky), and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, [Mrs.] Millard Blair died March 29, 1928 in Johnson County at the age of 46.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Millard Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in September of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Lou E. (wife, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Matty (daughter, born in June of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Millard Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lou E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 3 are still living, age 28), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Minta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Hurshel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), Millard Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Lou E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Millard Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #289, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed is Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 39).

    The children of LOU O'BRIAN and MILLARD BLAIR are:

    1. MATTIE BLAIR, b. 1899, Kentucky.
    2. ARMINTA "MINTIE" BLAIR, b. August 18, 1902, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 6, 1965, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HERBERT BLANTON.
    3. HERSHELL BLAIR, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    4. GLADYS BLAIR, b. January 12, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 19, 2006, Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MERVIN LEWIS WILLIAMS.

    (This information comes from Denise Gerrich and other sources)







THOMAS H. "HAMMIE" MAY, son of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born May 7, 1903 in Kentucky, and died November 10, 1998 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married RHUIE WILLIAMS, daughter of MARTHA MODELLA "MAUDE" FAIRCHILD and MARCUS LENZIE "SHUG" WILLIAMS, about 1922. She was born October 4, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 23, 1984 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Blair Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, T. H. May was born May 7, 1903, and died November 10, 1998. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Thomas H. May died November 10, 1998 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the age of 95. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Rhuia Williams (age 82), daughter of M. L. "Sug" and Madela Fairchild Williams, was a resident of Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born October 4, 1901 in Johnson County, died May 23, 1984 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Blair Cemetery in Denver. She was survived by her husband, T. H. "Hammie" May; 2 sons, Eugene May (of Denver, Kentucky) and Hager May (Urbana, Ohio); 6 daughters, Almeda Blair (Denver), Peggy Baldwin (Denver), Martha Blair (Cleveland, Ohio), Carolyn Blair (Barnetts Creek), Rosa Blevins (Wittensville), and Barbara Ratliff (Carey, Ohio); 1 brother, George Williams (Lucasville, Ohio); 31 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Rhuie May was born October 4, 1901, and died in May of 1984. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Rhuie May died May 23, 1984 in Floyd County at the age of 82. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), T. H. May is listed as the head of the household for house #186, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Ruie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 28), Almeda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and Barbara (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Hammie May is listed as the head of the household for house #104, he's a W.P.A. road hand, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rouie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 38), Almeda (daughter, born in Kentucky age 16), Hager (son, born in Kentucky age 14), Barbara (daughter, born in Kentucky age 12), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky age 9), Peggy Irine (daughter, born in Kentucky age 7), Henry (son, born in Kentucky age 5), and Rosa Bell (daughter, born in Kentucky age 2).

    The children of HAMMIE MAY and RHUIE WILLIAMS are:

    1. ALMEDA MAY, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JAMES HARRISON BLAIR, son of LUCY S. BALDWIN and ULYSSES "LISS" BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Almida May was born in Johnson County to Ronie Williams.
    2. HAGER MAY, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hager May was born in Johnson County to Rheiva Williams.
    3. BARBARA MAY, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RATLIFF.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara May was born in Johnson County to Ruhia Williams.
    4. MARTHA E. MAY, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RAYMOND BLAIR, son of FLORA RATLIFF and ALBERT N. BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha E. May was born in Johnson County to Rhuie Williams.
    5. PEGGY IRENE MAY, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BALDWIN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Peggy I. May was born in Johnson County to Ruie Williams.
    6. THOMAS HENRY MAY, b. February 28, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 26, 1979, Penn Run, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHRISTINE AHN, October 2, 1957, Korea.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry May was born in Johnson County to Rene Williams.
      According to his obituary, Thomas Henry May (age 44), son of T. H. and Rouie Williams May of Leander, Kentucky, was a miner, working for R & P Coal Company in Clarksburg, Pennsylvania, and a Vietnam Veteran. He was born February 28, 1935 in Johnson County, died June 26, 1979 in Penn Run, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Blair Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was survived by his wife, Christine Ahn May, whom he married October 2, 1957 in Korea; 1 son, Tommy May (of Penn Run); 2 daughters, Mrs. Marie Wells (Penn Run) and Ann May (Penn Run); 2 brothers, Hobart Eugene May (Denver, Kentucky) and Hager May (Urbana, Ohio); 6 sisters, Almeda Blair (Denver), Peggy Baldwin (Denver), Martha Blair (Cleveland, Ohio), Carolyn Blair (Barnetts Creek), Rosa Blevins (Wittensville), and Barbara Ratliff (Carey, Ohio); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    7. ROSA BELL MAY, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLEVINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rosy B. May was born in Johnson County to Ruie Williams.
    8. HOBERT EUGENE MAY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hobert E. May was born in Johnson County to Phuies Williams.
    9. CAROLYN L. MAY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BLAIR.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Caroline L. May was born in Johnson County to Recie Williams.







MARTHA MODELLA "MAUDE" FAIRCHILD, daughter of ELI W. FAIRCHILD and MALISSA JANE MAY, was born in October of 1872 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 5, 1940 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Shug Williams in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MARCUS LENZIE "SHUG" WILLIAMS, son of HARRISON WILLIAMS and QUENTILLA COX, October 8, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 22, 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 24, 1959 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Shug Williams in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 369 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Quentilla Cox Williams died suddenly on June 21, 1938 in Washington Township, Scioto County, Ohio, from heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Tennessee, her age as "about 76 years," her marital status as widowed, her father as William Cox (b. Tennessee), her mother's maiden name as "Not Known," the informant as Foster Carcher, and the burial place as Asa, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky birth records, Marcus L. Williams was born January 22, 1875 in Floyd County to Harrison Williams (b. Floyd County) and Quintilla Cocks (b. Jail County, Tenneessee [there is no Jail County in Tennessee]).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, M. L. Williams (age 21) married Martha M. Fairchild (age 24) on October 8, 1896 in Johnson County.

When M. L. Williams' 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 Asa, Johnson County, that his closest relative was "Maud Williams, Wife" of Asa, and that he was born January 22, 1875. He was found to be tall and stout, and he had gray eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Maude Williams was born in 1872, died November 5, 1940, and was buried in Shug Williams Cemetery in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Marcus Lenzie "Shug" Williams was born January 26, 1875, died August 24, 1959, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Maude Williams died November 5, 1940 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a chronic ulcerated stomach. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her age as 68, her husband as M. L. Williams (age 64), her parents as Eli Fairchild (b. Johnson County) and Malissa May (b. Magoffin County), the informant as Claude May [hard to read], and the burial place as Asa.

According to her obituary, Maude Williams (age 68), daughter of the late E. L. and Malissa May Fairchild, died November 5, 1940 at home in Asa, after an illness of 2 years. She was survived by her husband, M. I. Shug Williams; 2 sons, Marvin Williams (of Louisa, Kentucky) and George Williams (Piketon, Ohio); 2 daughters, Ruie May (Asa, Kentucky) and Kate Blair (Asa); 2 brothers; and 1 sister. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Maude Williams died November 5, 1940 in Johnson County at the age of 68. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Marcus Williams (age 81), son of Harrison and Tellia Williams, was a native of Johnson County, Kentucky. He died August 24, 1959 in Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio, after an illness of 1 week, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by 2 sons, Marvin Williams (of Louisa, Kentucky) and George Williams (Beaver, Ohio); and 2 daughters, Mrs. Hammie May (Riceville) and Mrs. Eskel Blair (Washington Court House). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Marcus L. Williams was born in 1875, and died August 24, 1959 in Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House at the age of 84. He was widowed and living in Fayette County at the time of his death.

On page 19 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1880), Harrison Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #172, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Quintilla (wife, born in Tennessee, age 34), Sarah M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), James A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marcus L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lobbish (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lifus W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Marcus L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #315, he's a farmer, born in January of 1875 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, married for 4 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Martha M. (wife, born in October of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 27), and Malta (daughter, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Marcus L. William is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 34), Malta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruhie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marvie [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 16, 1920), Marcus L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 46), Ruhia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Kate (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 64-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Marcus L. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer on a rented farm, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 21, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Martha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 58), and Kate (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19). They are living next to son Marvin.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Shugg Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Maud (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 6), Reva Jean Collins [Reva Jean Collinsworth] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 11), and Johnie Collins [Johnie Collinsworth] (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 9).

    The children of MAUDE FAIRCHILD and SHUG WILLIAMS are:

    1. MALTA WILLIAMS, b. May 1898, Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1931, Holly Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LLOYD COLLINSWORTH.
    2. RHUIE WILLIAMS, b. October 4, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 23, 1984, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THOMAS H. "HAMMIE" MAY.
    3. MARVIN WILLIAMS, b. March 8, 1905, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1982, Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, m. SHIRLEY MUSIC.
    4. GEORGE WILLIAMS, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    5. KATE WILLIAMS, b. 1910, Kentucky, m. ESKEL BLAIR.







ROBERT MCKINLEY CLARK, son of ELIZA ANNA CONLEY and JOHN M. CLARK, was born November 23, 1896 in Kentucky, died October 11, 1949 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARY SPRADLIN, daughter of SAMUEL SPRADLIN and ALICE COLE, August 9, 1918 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born August 26, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 31, 1929 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. Robert Clark married (2) MYRTLE EVANS, daughter of DELLA CONLEY and EDWARD ERVIN EVANS. She was born November 14, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 23, 2012 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Young Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. Myrtle Evans married (2) OTTO YOUNG, son of GEORGE GALLUP YOUNG and MARY ANN WHITE. He was born June 22, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 13, 1982 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 319 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Otto Young was the brother of Bradley Young and Bert Young.

Robert Mckinley Clark and Myrtle Evans were 1st cousins.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Myrtie Evans was born November 11, 1914 in Johnson County to Della Conley.

Robert Clark can be found living both with his mother, and with his grandmother, Sarah Reynolds Conley Spradlin and her 2nd husband, in 1910.

When Robert Clark's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 15, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for the railroad in Denver, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Lizie Arms of Denver, Kentucky, and that he was born November 23, 1896 in Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to his death certificate, Robert Clark died October 11, 1949 in Paintsville from a probable heart attack. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as November 23, 1896, his marital status as married, his occupation as retired coal miner, his parents as John M. Clark and Eliza N. Conley, the informant as John Clark, and the burial place as Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert Clark died October 11, 1949 in Johnson County at the age of 52. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Mary Spradlin Clark died January 31, 1929 in Van Lear from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as August 26, 1899, her marital status as married, her parents as Sam Spradlin (b. Johnson County) and Alice Cole (b. Floyd County), the informant as Robert Clark of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Clark died January 31, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 29.

According to her obituary, Myrtie Evans Clark Young (age 97), daughter of the late Edward and Della Conley Evans, was a resident of Van Lear at the time of her death. She was born November 14, 1914 in Johnson County, died June 23, 2012 in Prestonsburg Health Care Center, and was buried in Young Family Cemetery in Van Lear. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Young; 1 son, Estill Clark; and 2 daughters, Betty Murphy and Ruby Gladys Clark. She was survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtle Young was born November 14, 1914, and died June 23, 2012. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Otto Young (age 81), son of George and Mary White Young, was born June 22, 1901 in Johnson County, died September 13, 1982 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his wife, Myrtle Evans Young; 2 sons, James Earl Young (Denver, Kentucky) and Foster Young (Columbus, Ohio); 2 step-sons, Estill Clark (Van Lear) and Johnny Clark (Flat Gap); 3 daughters, Katherine Hyden (Warsaw, Indiana), Mary Hitchcock (Columbus, Ohio), and Eleanor Young (Van Lear); 2 step-daughters, Betty Murphy (Van Lear) and Nannie Hall (Franklin, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Gilbert Young (Murray) and Bradley Young (Van Lear); 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 33 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Robert Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Anna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Robt. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a coal miner, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are John (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 9), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 6), Eliza Arms (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 58), Sarah Spradlin (grandmother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 78), Fitzel Evans (male, cousin, divorced [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 18), and Jinsie Evans (female, cousin, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20). They are living in between Robert's half-brother, Elbert, and his brother-in-law, Tom.

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Robert Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 26), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ruby Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Betty Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of ROBERT CLARK and MARY SPRADLIN are:

    1. ANNA CLARK, b. 1919, Kentucky, d. 1920, Kentucky.
    2. JOHN J. CLARK, b. March 22, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 15, 2001, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. SARAH SPEARS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John J. Clark was born March 22, 1921 in Johnson County to Mary Spadlins.
      According to his obituary, Johnie J. Clark (age 80), son of Robert "Bob" McKinley Clark and Mary Spradlin Clark, was born March 22, 1921, died September 15, 2001 at home in Flat Gap, Kentucky, and was buried in Clark Family Cemetery in Flat Gap. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Spears Clark. He was survived by his step-mother, Myrtie Evans; 3 sons, Paul Douglas Clark (of Flat Gap), David Allen Clark (Red Bush, Kentucky), and John Roger Clark (Keaton); and 3 daughters, Judy Ann Ratliff (Red Bush), Geraldine Wright (Flat Gap), and Rita Von Hitchcock (Flat Gap). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. NANNIE CLARK, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nannie Clark was born in Johnson County to Mary Spradling.

    The children of ROBERT CLARK and MYRTIE EVANS are:

    1. RUBY GLADYS CLARK, b. October 19, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1936, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruby G. Clark was born October 19, 1934 in Johnson County to Myrtie Evans.
      According to her death certificate, Ruby Gladys Clark died August 19, 1936 in Paintsville Hospital from cholera. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 19, 1934, her parents as Robert Clark (b. Kentucky) and Myrtie Evans (b. Kentucky), the informant as Robert Clark of Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.
    2. ESTILL CLARK, b. October 14, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 27, 1983, Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, SUE HAYDEN.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Estil Clark (age 46), son of the late Bob Clark and Myrtle Evans Young, was born October 14, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 27, 1983 at home in Van Lear, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his mother, his wife, Sue Hayden Clark; 7 children, Estill, Daniel, Robert, Eric, Della, Donna, and Brenda (all of Van Lear); 1 brother, Johnny Clark (of Flat Gap); and 2 sisters, Betty Murphy (Van Lear) and Nannie Hall (Franklin, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. BETTY SUE CLARK, b. June 23, 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 19, 1987, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ARNOLD MURPHY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty S. Clark was born June 21, 1938 in Johnson County to Myrtie Evens.
      According to her obituary, Betty Sue Clark Murphy (age 48), daughter of the late Robert Clark and Myrtie Young, was an employee of the Johnson County Board of Education. She was born June 23, 1938 in Johnson County, died April 19, 1987 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Murphy Cemetery in Van Lear. She was survived by her mother; her husband, Arnold Murphy; 1 son, Teekie Murphy (of Van Lear); 3 daughters, Vicky VanHoose, Patsy Farrar, and Kathy Murphy (all of Van Lear); 1 brother, Johnnie Clark (Flat Gap, Kentucky); 1 granddaughter; and 4 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    (This information comes from Eileen Adams Bratton and other sources)







GERMAN WILEY MAY, son of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born October 30, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 27, 2000 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) EDNA ETHEL MAY, daughter of WILLIE PARIS MAY and LEONA PEARL CAUDILL, about 1929. She was born August 15, 1914 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 3, 1946 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) DORA RATLIFF.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 368 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, there was a stillborn male child born on January 22, 1939 in Leander, and the cause of death was listed as toxemia of pregnancy. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as German Wiley May (b. Johnson County) and Edna Ethel May (b. Johnson County), the informant as German May of Asa, Kentucky, and the burial place as Asa.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna May was born August 15, 1914 in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.

According to his obituary, German May (age 93), son of the late David Ballard and Minnie Elizabeth Spradlin May, was a miner. He was born October 30, 1906 in Johnson County, died July 27, 2000 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Edna Ethel May; and 1 son, Beecher Leroy May. He was survived by his 2nd wife, Dora May (of Leander, Kentucky); 4 sons, William David May (Claypool, Indiana), Kenneth Wiley May (Norwood, Ohio), Richard Thomas May (Warsaw, Indiana), and Dorvel Eugene May (Etna Green, Indiana); 2 daughters, Virgie Elenore Rhody (Walbridge, Ohio) and Elizabeth Pearl Walters (Walbridge, Ohio); 1 step-son, Robert May (Claypool, Indiana); 2 step-daughters, Barbara Frances (Palestine, Indiana) and Janet Sue Davis (Warsaw, Indiana); 3 sisters, Alka Nickles (Marion, Ohio), Omega Hood (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Ruby O'Keefe (Indianapolis, Indiana); 30 grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and several great- and step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, German May was born October 30, 1905, and died July 27, 2000. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Mrs. German May (age 32), daughter of William and Leona Caudill May, was a resident of Denver, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She died June 3, 1946 in a local hospital and was buried in the family cemetery in Asa. She was survived by her husband and 7 children. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Edna E. May died June 3, 1947 in Johnson County at the age of 31. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On pages 24 & 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Willie May is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 33), Edna M. (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 15), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dorvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Dessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), Jannetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and German May (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 23).

On pages 13 & 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), German May is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer and a W.P.A. road hand, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 26), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Kennith (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of GERMAN MAY and EDNA MAY are:

    1. VIRGIE ELENORE MAY, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RHODY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgie E. May was born in Johnson County to Edna May.
    2. BEECHER LEROY MAY, b. December 29, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beech L. May was born December 29, 1931 in Johnson County to Edna May.
    3. KENNETH WILEY MAY, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenneth W. May was born in Johnson County to Edna May.
    4. WILLIAM DAVID MAY, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William D. May was born in Johnson County to Edna May.
    5. ELIZABETH PEARL MAY, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WALTERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elizabeth May was born in Johnson County to Edna May.
    6. RICHARD THOMAS MAY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Richard Thomas May was born in Johnson County to Edna M. May.
    7. DORVEL EUGENE MAY.







WILLIE PARIS MAY, son of SARAH CATHERINE FAIRCHILD and SAMUEL DAVID MAY, was born May 3, 1891 in Asa, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 16, 1951 in Whitaker, Letcher County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Whitaker, Letcher County, Kentucky. He married LEONA PEARL CAUDILL, daughter of JESSE CAUDILL and MARY ANGELINE FAIRCHILD, August 6, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 2, 1896 in Kentucky, died March 20, 1972 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 368 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Jesse Caudill was the son of Stephen J. Caudill and Jincy J. Fairchild.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Willie May (age 22) married Leona Caudill (age 16) on August 6, 1913 in Johnson County.

When Willie May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was married and had 2 children. that he had a weak back, and that he was born May 3, 1891 in Asa, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his obituary, Willie May (age 59), son of the late Sam and Sarah Fairchild May, was born May 3, 1891 in Johnson County, died February 16, 1951 at home in Whitaker from a heart attack, and was buried in the family cemetery in Whitaker. He was survived by his wife, Leona Caudill May; 3 sons, Gale May (of Denver, Kentucky), Homer May (Whitaker), and Darvel May (Whitaker); 4 daughters, Mrs. Geneva Woods (Groveport, Ohio), Mrs. Rhoda Whitaker (East Point), Mrs. Dessie Spencer (Whitaker), and Mrs. Jeanette Collins (Whitaker); 1 brother, Claude May (Asa, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Otto Pratt. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Leona Pearl Caudill May (age 75), daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Fairchild Caudill, died March 20, 1972 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg following an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in East Point. She was survived by 2 sons, Homer May (of Warsaw, Indiana) and Gail May (Denver, Kentucky); 4 daughters, Mrs. Geneva Woods (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Jeanett Collins (Findley, Ohio), Mrs. Rhoda Greer (Findley, Ohio), and Mrs. Bruce Spencer (East Point); 5 brothers, Earl Caudill (Louisa, Kentucky), Reggie Caudill (Radnor, Ohio), Ralph Caudill (Florida), George Caudill (Cable, Ohio), and Grant Caudill (Cable, Ohio); and 1 sister, Mrs. Jessie May (Delaware, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leona P. May was born September 2, 1896, and died March 15, 1972. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Leona P. May died March 20, 1972 in Floyd County at the age of 75. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Jessie Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #385, he's a farmer, born in April of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Mary A. (wife, born in May of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 28), Leona P. (daughter, born in September of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Elden E. (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Elsie (daughter, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Jessie Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 38), Leona (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Reggie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Grant (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Georga [George] (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Willie May is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Edna E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Homer F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), Willie D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Gale E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On pages 24 & 25 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Willie May is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 33), Edna M. (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 15), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Dorvil (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Gale (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Geneva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Dessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 5 months), Jannetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7 months), and German May (son-in-law, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 23).

On pages 32 & 33 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1940), Willie May is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 43), Dorvel (son, single, farm helper, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 22), Dessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Genett (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Gale (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 20), and Lucile (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26).

    The children of WILLIE MAY and LEONA CAUDILL are:

    1. EDNA ETHEL MAY, b. August 15, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 1946, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GERMAN WILEY MAY.
    2. HOMER FRANKLIN MAY, b. September 14, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MYRTLE HITCHCOCK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Homer F. May was born September 14, 1915 in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.
    3. WILLIE DAVID MAY, b. June 6, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KATY MARSHALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willie May was born June 6, 1917 in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.
    4. GAIL EDWARD MAY, b. October 15, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 21, 1983, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LUCILLE HITCHCOCK, daughter of BENJAMIN HITCHCOCK and VIRGIE SPRADLIN.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Gail Edward May (age 63), son of Willie and Leona Caudill May, was a coal miner. He was born October 15, 1919 in Johnson County, died June 21, 1983 at home in Leander, and was buried in the family cemetery in Leander. He was survived by his wife, Lucille Hitchcock May; 2 sons, Paul May (of Leander) and Jack May (Fuget, Kentucky); 2 daughters, Janet Horne (Paintsville) and Patsy Butcher (Van Lear); 1 brother, Homer May (Pierceton, Indiana); 4 sisters, Mrs. Geneva Woods (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. Jeanette Collins (Findlay, Ohio), Mrs. Rhoda August (Findlay), and Mrs. Dessie Spencer (East Point); and 16 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. MARSHA GENEVA MAY, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) WOODS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marsha G. May was born in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.
    6. DESSIE IRENE MAY, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BRUCE SPENCER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dessie I. May was born in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.
    7. JEANETTE PRUDENCE MAY, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CALVIN COOLIDGE COLLINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jeanette P. May was born in Johnson County to Leona May.
    8. RHODA KATHERINE MAY, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) BEN WHITAKER, m. (2) CHARLES WEST, m. (3) HAROLD GREER, m. (4) (unknown first name) LUDWIG, m. (5) DON AUGUST.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rhoda C. May was born in Johnson County to Leona Caudill.







MALTA MAY, daughter of DAVID BALLARD "BALLARD" MAY and MINNIE ELIZABETH SPRADLIN, was born May 8, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 8, 1981 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CYRUS BLAIR, son of JOHN MORELL BLAIR and MARTHA JANE FITZPATRICK, about 1923. He was born April 9, 1890 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 17, 1975 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 368 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Cyrus Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was single, that he was a farmer working for John Blair in Denver, Kentucky, that he had a dependent father, mother, and sister, and that he was born April 9, 1892 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and dark brown hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her obituary, Maltie May Blair (age 72), daughter of Ballard and Minnie Spradlin May, was a resident of Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born May 8, 1908 in Johnson County, died January 8, 1981 in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus Blair, on February 17, 1975. She was survived by 3 sons, Demart Blair (of Centerville, Ohio), Cyrus Blair Jr. (Dayton, Ohio), and Howard Blair (St. Paris, Ohio); 3 daughters, Ailiene Kestner (Hager Hill, Kentucky), Martha Caudill (Staffordsville), and Frances Tanner (Carey, Ohio); 6 brothers, Hammie May (Leander), German May (Ivel), Hargis May (Louisa), Patrick May (Louisa), Arnold May (Paintsville), and Theodore May (Wheelersburg); 5 sisters, Virgie O'Bryan (Huntington, West Virginia, Dora Blair (Staffordsville), Alka Nichols (Marion, Ohio), Omega Hodd [sic] (Charlotte, North Carolina), and Ruby O'Keef [sic] (Indiana); 28 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maltie Blair was born May 8, 1908, and died in January of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Maltie M. Blair died January 8, 1981 in Johnson County at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Cyrus Blair (age 84), son of the late John and Martha Jayne Blair, was a tipple worker. He was born April 9, 1890, died February 17, 1975 at home in Denver, Johnson County, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park. He was survived by his wife, Malta May Blair; 3 sons, DeMart Blair (of Centerville, Ohio), Cyrus Blair Jr. (Dayton, Ohio), and Howard Blair (Dayton); 3 daughters, Francis Caudill (Denver), Alene Kestner (Hager Hill), and Martha Jane Caudill (Strongridge, Ohio); and 3 sisters, Bell Blair (West Van Lear), Sarah Lemaster (Hager Hill), and Rhoda Miles (East Point). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cyrus Blair was born April 9, 1890, and died in February of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cyrus Blair died February 17, 1975 in Johnson County at the age of 84. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1930), Cyrus Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #393, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Maltie (wife, postmaster at the post office, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 22), Aleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dmart (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Junier [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Marthy J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Cyrus Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #372, he's a common laborer for the W.P.A. project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Malta (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 31), Alene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dmart (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Cyrus Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Howard (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Frances (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of MALTIE MAY and CYRUS BLAIR are:

    1. ALENE B. BLAIR, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KESTNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Allien B. Blair was born in Johnson County to Malta May.
    2. DEMART BLAIR, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Demort Blair was born in Johnson County to [no first name] May.
    3. CYRUS BLAIR JR., b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cyrus J. Blair was born in Johnson County to Mattie May.
    4. MARTHA JANE BLAIR, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CAUDILL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha G. Blair was born in Johnson County to Maltie May.
    5. HOWARD BLAIR, b. 1931, Kentucky.
    6. FRANCES E. BLAIR, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) TANNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis E. Blair was born in Johnson County to Maltie May.







JOHN MORELL BLAIR, son of AMOS B. BLAIR and PAULINA LITTERAL, was born May 12, 1868 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 12, 1957 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MARTHA JANE FITZPATRICK, daughter of JOHN FITZPATRICK and SARAH A. FOSTER. She was born July 10, 1869 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 496 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book (Volume II, page 496) it says that John M. Blair (b. 1868), son of Amos B. Blair (b. 1843) and Perlina Litteral, married Martha Fitzpatrick (b. 1844 [sic]) and that they lived in Collista. On page 542 it says that John M. Blair, son of Eveline Conley (b. 1837) and John Blair, was born in 1866 and married Loudema Skaggs on November 20, 1885. He married Martha Fitch on May 2, 1888. John M. Blair can be found with Loudema in the 1900 census in Johnson County. He was the son of Eveline Conley and John Goodwood Blair.

Martha Jane Fitzpatrick was the sister of Jeanetta Fitzpatrick and Rhoda Fitzpatrick, who married William Mason Johnson, son of William H. Johnson and Arminta Sowards.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Fitchpatrick married Sarah Foster on May 20, 1867 in Johnson County.

According to his obituary, John Blair (age 89), son of the late Amos and Pauline Litteral Blair, was a well-known merchant, farmer, and mail carrier, and a resident of Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born May 12, 1868 in Johnson County, died August 12, 1957 in a local hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Collista. He was preceded in death by his wife, on May 5, 1944. He was survived by 3 sons, Robert Blair (of Collista), Cyrus Blair (Denver, Kentucky), and Bill Blair (Springfield, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Rhoda Miles [sic] (East Point, Kentucky) and Mrs. Sarah Lemaster (Prestonsburg); 1 brother, Elliott Blair (Barnetts Creek); 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Blair died August 12, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 89. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Martha Jane Blair died suddenly on May 5, 1944 in Johnson County from acute heart failure. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 10, 1869, her marital status as married, her husband as John Blair, his age as 75, her parents as John Fitch (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Foster (b. Tennessee), the informant as Charles Lemaster of Collista, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Collista.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Martha J. Blair died May 5, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 74. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1870), John Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Tennessee, age 19), and Martha Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), John Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #325, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 28), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Minerva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jennetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Rhoda (daughter, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), John Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 12 children and 7 are still living, age 40), Robert D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Cyrus (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bud (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 1920), John Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #38, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, age 50), Robert (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 33), Syrus (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 30), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Rhoda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 41 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25 & 26, 1930), John Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #391, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 61 years old. Also listed is Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 63).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), John Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's the proprieter of a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 71), and Willie (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 34).

    The children of JOHN BLAIR and MARTHA FITZPATRICK are:

    1. ROBERT D. BLAIR, b. July 30, 1889, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 30, 1960, Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ADA FAIRCHILD.
      According to his obituary, Robert Blair (age 71), son of the late John and Martha Jane Fitzpatrick Blair, was a farmer, a former operator of a shoe repair shop, and veteran of World War I. He was born July 30, 1889 in Johnson County, died September 30, 1960 at home in Collista following an illness of 6 months, and was buried in Highland Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Fairchild Blair; 1 daughter, Mrs. Earl Harris (of Dayton, Ohio); 2 brothers, Cyrus Blair (Denver, Kentucky) and Bill Blair (Hager Hill); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Moles (East Point) and Mrs. Sarah Lemaster (Collista). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. CYRUS BLAIR, b. April 9, 1890, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 17, 1975, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MALTA MAY.
    3. BUD BLAIR, b. 1896, Kentucky.
    4. ALTA BLAIR, b. 1902, Kentucky.
    5. WILLIAM "WILLIE" BLAIR, b. April 4, 1903, Johnson County, d. April 15, 1980, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PEARLIE TACKETT.
      According to his obituary, Bill Blair (age 77), son of John and Martha Fitch Blair, was a retired coal miner and a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born April 4, 1903 in Johnson County, died April 15, 1980 in Paintsville Hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Pearlie Tackett Blair; 1 son, Bob Blair (of Dayton, Ohio); 2 step-sons, James Earl Young (Denver, Kentucky) and Flem Osborne Jr. (Columbus, Ohio); 1 step-daughter, Kathleen Osborne (Paintsville); and 1 sister, Rhoda Mose (East Point). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. RHODA BLAIR, b. 1905, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MOLES.
    7. SARAH BLAIR, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. CHARLES LEMASTER.







ALICE B. JOHNSON, daughter of SUSAN CATHERINE "CATHERINE" CONLEY and LEVI D. JOHNSON, was born in March of 1874 in Kentucky. She married HENRY C. GREEN, son of GEORGE W. GREEN and JANE LEMASTER, about 1892. He was born in December of 1866 in Kentucky, died November 6, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Barn Rock in Johnson County, Kentucky. Henry Green married (2) LULA (unknown last name). She was born about 1886 in Kentucky. George W. Green married (2) LULA WILLIAMS. She was born about 1886 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Alice Johnson (age 17) married Henry C. Green (age 24) on November 27, 1891 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Henry Green died November 6, 1944 in Johnson County, Kentucky, from arteriosclerosis due to diabetes mellitus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 77, his marital status as married, his wife as Lula Green, his parents as George Green (b. Kentucky) and Jane LeMasters (b. Kentucky), the informant as Cod Thomas [hard to read] of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Barn Rock.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Green died November 6, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 77. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On pages 29 & 30 of the 1880 census for District 51 (Hood) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), W. George Green is listed as the head of the household for house #181, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Garfield W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Emily N. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), C. Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lewis (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Manford G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Anna S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Margaret C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 19 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Henry Green is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a farmer, born in December of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in March of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 26), and Ida E. (daughter, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 75 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Henry C. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Alice B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 38), Ida E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Loca (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 43 (Red Bush) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 29 & 30, 1920), Henry Green is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 48), Loka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Henry C. Green is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 44), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Odis Williams (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Earl McKenzie (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14). They are living next to Henry's brother, George.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), Henry Greene is listed as the head of the household for house #141, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same married for 8 years, that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 54), and Georgia M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of ALICE JOHNSON and HENRY GREEN are:

    1. IDA E. GREEN, b. 1896, Kentucky.
    2. LOCA GREEN, b. 1901, Kentucky.
    3. MARY M. GREEN, b. October 18, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary M. Greene was born October 18, 1912 in Johnson County to Alice Greene.

    The child of HENRY GREEN and LULA WILLIAMS is:

    1. GEORGIA MARGARET GREEN, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgia Margaret Greene was born in Johnson County to Lula Williams.







NORA LOU MAY, daughter of CYNTHIA EMILY FAIRCHILD and THOMAS H. MAY, was born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, and died November 25, 1965 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio. She married JOHN LOWERY CAUDILL, son of STEPHEN CAUDILL and JINCY FAIRCHILD, May 13, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born September 23, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1958.

Notes: Nora L. Caudill is found widowed and living at r604 Harrisonville Avenue in Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1957. John reportedly died October 15, 1953 in Sciotoville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John L. Caudill (age 21) married Nora Lou May (age 19) on May 13, 1899 in Johnson County.

When John Lowery Caudill's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was a laborer, that his closest relative was Nora Lou Caudill of Lucasville, Scioto County, and that he was born September 23, 1877. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

When John Lowery Caudill's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he had been unemployed for 12 years, that the person who would always know his name was Nora Lou Caudill of Nauvoo, Ohio, and that he was born September 23, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 8 1/2 inches tall, he weighed 273 pounds, and he had brown eyes, gray hair, and a dark complexion.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nora L. Caudill was born in 1879, and died November 25, 1965 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Jackson County at the age of 86. She was widowed and living in Jackson, Jackson County, at the time of her death.

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), John L. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #314, he's a farmer, born in September of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Nora L. (wife, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, she hasn't had any children, age 20. Nora's father and step-mother are in house #308.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), J. L. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Nora L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 30), Hetta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Lenna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to John's parents.

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 141 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 14, 1920), John Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a laborer in a steel plant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Nora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Curtiss (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ferril (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Geneva (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3).

On page 33 of the 1930 census for District 73-21 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1930), John L. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #176, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nora L. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 50), and Geneva (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 73-13 (New Boston) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), John Caudil is listed as the head of the household for house #234, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 62 years old. Also listed is Nora (wife, does sewing for the W.P.A. project, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 60).

    The children of NORA MAY and JOHN CAUDILL are:

    1. J. HATTIE CAUDILL, b. December 7, 1902, Kentucky, d. August 1985, Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, m. (1) OSCAR BLAKEMAN, m. (2) GLENN PENNY.
    2. ELLIS L. CAUDILL, b. 1905, Kentucky, d. August 4, 1987, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, m. RENA BLAKEMAN.
    3. CURTIS G. CAUDILL, b. December 8, 1906, Kentucky, d. February 13, 1971, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, m. HULDA M. SMITH.
    4. LENA CAUDILL, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    5. FERRIL G. CAUDILL, b. June 9, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ferrel G. Caudill was born June 9, 1912 in Johnson County to Cora May.
    6. GENEVA CAUDILL, b. 1917, Ohio.







J. HATTIE CAUDILL, daughter of NORA LOU MAY and JOHN LOWERY CAUDILL, was born December 7, 1902 in Kentucky, and died in August of 1985 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. She married OSCAR BLAKEMAN, son of HENRY C. BLAKEMAN and MARY E. (unknown last name), about 1920. He was born May 1, 1896 in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, and died October 8, 1965 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married (2) GLENN PENNY. He was born about 1911 in Ohio.

Notes: Hattie Caudill's brother, Ellis, married Oscar Blakeman's sister, Rena.

Hattie Caudill's full name was reportedly Jincy Hattie Caudill, Jincy being her grandmother's name.

When Oscar Blakeman's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Pike County, Ohio, he stated that he was single, that he was a farmer working for his father, and that he was born May 1, 1896 in Beaver, Ohio. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes, dark-colored hair, and a crippled arm.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hattie Penny was born December 7, 1902, and died in August of 1985. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Oscar Blakeman was born in 1896, and died October 8, 1965 in Ohio State University Medical Ceneter in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 69. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 94 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated June 14 & 15, 1900), Henry C. Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in July of 1864 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 8 years, andhe's 35 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in March of 1872 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 28), Oliver (son, born in December of 1892 in Ohio, age 7), Jennie M. (daughter, born in August of 1894 in Ohio, age 5), Oscar (son, born in May of 1896 in Ohio, age 4), and Clara (daughter, born in August of 1898 in Ohio, age 1).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 124 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 21 & 22, 1910), Henry Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 39), Oliver (son, born in Ohio, age 17), Jennie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Oscar (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Clara (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Martha (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), and Rhena (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 122 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated January 1920), Oscar Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for family #112 in house #97 [his parents house], he's a farm laborer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Hattie (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They're living under the same roof as Oscar's parents.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 73-8 (Clay Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1930), Oscar Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for house #335, he's a car repairer for the steam railroad, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 23, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are J. Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 27), Oscar Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 5), Wilma L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1), and Wendall L. (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 73-13 (New Boston) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 6, 1940), Glenn Penny is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a steel fence operator, born in Ohio, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 37), Oscar Jr. (step-son, born in Ohio, age 15), Wendall (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Wilma Lee (step-daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), and Johnny L. (son, born in Ohio, age 5 months).

    The children of HATTIE CAUDILL and OSCAR BLAKEMAN are:

    1. OSCAR BLAKEMAN JR., b. 1925, Ohio.
    2. WILMA LEE BLAKEMAN, b. 1929, Ohio.
    3. WENDALL BLAKEMAN, b. 1929, Ohio.

    The child of HATTIE CAUDILL and GLENN PENNY is:

    1. JOHNNY L. PENNY, b. 1939, Ohio.







ELLIS L. CAUDILL, son of NORA LOU MAY and JOHN LOWERY CAUDILL, was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and died August 4, 1987 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio. He married RENA BLAKEMAN, daughter of HENRY C. BLAKEMAN and MARY E. (unknown last name), about 1926. She was born about 1907 in Ohio, and died July 16, 1985 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

Notes: Ellis Caudill's sister, Hattie, married Rena Blakeman's brother, Oscar.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ellis L. Caudill was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and did August 4, 1987 in a long-term care facility in Chillicothe, Ross County at the age of 82. He worked for the railroad, he was widowed, and he was living in Ross County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Rena Caudill was born about 1907 in Ohio, and died July 16, 1985 in a long-term care facility in Chillicothe, Ross County, at the age of 78. She was married, and living in Ross County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 124 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 21 & 22, 1910), Henry Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 39), Oliver (son, born in Ohio, age 17), Jennie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Oscar (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Clara (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Sarah (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Martha (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), and Rhena (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 122 (Union Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated January 1920), Henry Blakeman is listed as the head of the household for house #97, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 49), Marth [sic] (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), and Rhena (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13). Rena's brother, Oscar, and his wife are living under the same house but listed as a different family.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 73-8 (Clay Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1930), Ellis L Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a tool inspector for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Rena (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 19, age 23), and Betty J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3).

On page 69 of the 1940 census for District 73-18 (Porter Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 2, 1940), Ellis L. Caudill is listed as the head of household [the houses aren't numbered], he's a "Round house" for N.T.W. Railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rena (wife, born in Ohio, 8th grade education, age 33), Betty J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), and Wanda (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6).

    The children of ELLIS CAUDILL and RENA BLAKEMAN are:

    1. BETTY J. CAUDILL, b. 1927, Ohio.
    2. WANDA CAUDILL, b. 1934, Ohio.







CURTIS G. CAUDILL, son of NORA LOU MAY and JOHN LOWERY CAUDILL, was born December 8, 1906 in Kentucky, and died February 13, 1971 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio. He married HULDA M. SMITH, daughter of JOSEPH H. SMITH and ELIZABETH BRAME, about 1928. She was born July 27, 1906 in Ohio, and died October 28, 1989 in Oak Hill, Jackson County, Ohio

Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Hulda Smith was born July 27, 1906 in Madison, Scioto County, to Joseph Smith and Elizabeth Braine.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Ollie J. Smith was born August 16, 1897 in Madison Township, Scioto County, to Joseph Smith and Elizabeth Brame.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Curtis Caudill was born December 8, 1906, and died in February of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Curtis G. Caudill was born about 1907, and died February 13, 1971 in Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis, Gallia County, at the age of 64. He was married and living in Jackson, Jackson County, at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Hulda Smith Caudill was born September 4, 1906 in Ohio, and died October 28, 1989 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Oak Hill, Jackson County, at the age of 83. Her father's surname is listed as Smith, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 34 of the 1870 census for Madison Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated July 11, 1870), Ulrich Brame is listed as the head of the household for house #246, he's a farm laborer, born in Pennsylvania, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Margaret (born in Pennsylvania, age 22), Elizabeth (born in Ohio, age 2), and Katherine Brame (born in September of 1869 in Ohio, age 8 months).

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1910 census for District 133 (Madison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 26, 27, & 28, 1910), Joseph H. Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a blacksmith, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Pennsylvania, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 43), Clara C. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Ollie I. [or J.] (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), Gladys A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Margaret C. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6), Hulda M. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3), and Ulrich B. (son, born in Ohio, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 132 (Madison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 30 & 31, 1920), Joseph Smith is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Pennsylvania, age 52), Margaret (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), Hulda (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), and Eurlick (son, born in Ohio, age 11).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 73-21 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Curtis Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #155, he's a rougher in in a steel manufacturing company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Pennsylvania, first married at 21, age 23), and Juanita (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 69 of the 1940 census for District 73-7 (Harrison Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 31, 1940), Curtis Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #649, he's a laborer in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Hulda (wife, born in Ohio, 4 years of high school, age 33), Juanita (born in Ohio, age 11), Elsie (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), and Hazel (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4).

    The children of CURTIS CAUDILL and HULDA SMITH are:

    1. JUANITA CAUDILL, b. 1929, Ohio.
    2. ELSIE CAUDILL, b. 1931, Ohio.
    3. HAZEL CAUDILL, b. 1936, Ohio.







JOHN FRANKLIN MAY, son of CYNTHIA EMILY FAIRCHILD and THOMAS H. MAY, was born April 22, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 9, 1972 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio. He married (1) CORDELIA LOU MAY, daughter of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, December 31, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born February 4, 1887 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 12, 1923 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. He married (2) STELLA E. (unknown last name). She was born about 1883 in Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 359 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book (Volume II) it says that Corda Lou May was born February 4, 1887, died June 12, 1923, and was buried in Lucasville, Ohio. She married John Franklin May, son of Thomas May.

According to Kentucky marriage records, John F. May (farmer, living in Johnson County, 1st marriage, b. Johnson County, father b. Floyd County, mother b. Kentucky, age 20) married Cordela May (living in Floyd County, 1st marriage, b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, age 16) on December 31, 1903 in Floyd County.

When John Franklin May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Troy Sunshade Company in Troy, that the person who would always know his adress was Dennis May of Troy, and that he was born April 22, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 160 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, a ruddy complexion, and a large scar on his left leg below the knee.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John May was born April 22, 1883, and died in April of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Troy, Miami County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John F. May was born about 1884, and died April 9, 1972 in a long-term care facility in Troy, Miami County, at the age of 88. He was widowed and living in Miami County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death records, Corda May died June 12, 1923 in Lawrence County.

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 2, 1920), John F. May is listed as the head of the household for house #128, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Corda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 22), Denis (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Reeves (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Virgie Hackworth (cousin, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 216 (Eubank) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), John F. May is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Corda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Dennes A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Reeves (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Buel G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), and Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month). They are living next to John's parents.

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 55-10 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1930), John F. May is listed as the head of the household for family #173, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Stelle E. (wife, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Virginia, first married at 21, age 47), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Evertt (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Calvin H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Cecil E. (son, born in Ohio, age 5).

On page 18 of the 1940 census for District 55-15 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (undated), Russel Speakman is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Opal (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 24), Robert D. (son, born in Ohio, age 9 months), and Cecil May (brother-in-law, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 15).

    The children of JOHN MAY and CORDELIA MAY are:

    1. DENNIS ALEXANDER MAY, b. May 9, 1905, Kentucky, d. September 22, 1975, Miami County, Ohio, m. LILY ROSALEE HENDERSON
    2. REEVES S. T. MAY, b. May 21, 1907, Kentucky, d. July 27, 1974, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. FLORENCE (unknown last name).
    3. BUEL G. MAY, b. October 1, 1910, Kentucky, d. May 18, 1973, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, m. ELIZABETH (unknown last name).
    4. EMMA OPAL MAY, b. August 2, 1915, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. RUSSELL SPEAKMAN. He was b. 1911, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emma O. May was born August 2, 1915 in Pulaski County to Corda May.
    5. EVERETT MAY, b. 1919, Kentucky.
    6. CALVIN H. MAY, b. 1921, Kentucky.
      Notes: Calvin May is found living with his brother, Buel, in 1940.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Calvin H. May was born in Pulaski County to Corda May.

    The child of JOHN MAY and STELLA (unknown last name) is:

    1. CECIL E. MAY, b. 1925, Ohio.







RANEY CONLEY, son of NANCY JANE ADAMS and (unknown), was born in January of 1907 in Kentucky. He married MAUDE MAE WATKINS, daughter of JOHN WATKINS and ROSE ANNE PERKINS, about 1927. She was born July 16, 1905 in Kentucky, and died May 11, 1982 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Samuel Watkins died May 10, 1924 in Meadows, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Shot with 32 pistol by his wife Ocie Watkins once." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as October 15, 1897, his occupation as lumbering, his parents as John Watkins (b. Floyd County) and Rosan Perkins (b. Floyd County), the informant as Noah Watkins of Brainard, Kentucky, and the burial place as Chestnut Graveyard.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rannie Conley was born in 1907, died in 1957, and was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, and that Maudie M. Watkins Conley was born July 16, 1905, died May 11, 1982, and was buried in the same cemetery. This information couldn't be confirmed.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maudie Conley was born July 16, 1905, and died in May of 1982. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Maudie M. Conley was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died May 11, 1982 in Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Hancock County, at the age of 76. She was widowed and living in Wyandot County at the time of her death.

According to an obituary transcription, Maudie M. Watkins Conley was born July 16, 1905, and died May 11, 1982 in Carey, Ohio, at the age of 76. Her parents names are listed as John and Rose Perkins Watkins, her husband as Rannie Conley, and her marriage date as 1927.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), John Watkins is listed as the head of the household for house #152, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Rosana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 14 children and 11 are still living, age 50), Noah (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Newton (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Reily (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Ireland (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 19, 1920), John Wadkins is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Rosana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 59), Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ireland (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Ella (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 88-4 (Carey Village) in Wyandot County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1930), Raney Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #278, he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Maude (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 25), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and John (son, born in Ohio, age 7 months).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 88-20 (Salem Township) in Wyandot County, Ohio (dated April 18, 1940), Ranie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in Carey, Wyandot County, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 35), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Johny (son, born in Ohio, age 10), and Eugene (son, born in Ohio, age 3).

    The children of RANEY CONLEY and MAUDE WATKINS are:

    1. JAMES RICHARD "BUSTER" CONLEY, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    2. JOHN CONLEY, b. 1929, Ohio.
    3. ROBERT CONLEY.
      Notes: Robert Conley died as an infant and is buried in Carey, Ohio.
    4. EUGENE CONLEY, b. 1937, Ohio, m. THERESA REINHART.
    5. DONALD CONLEY.

    (This information comes from Christine Conley Staib and other sources)







EUGENE CONLEY, son of RANEY CONLEY and MAUDE MAE WATKINS, was born about 1937 in Ohio. He married THERESA REINHART.

    The children of EUGENE CONLEY and THERESA REINHART are:

    1. MICHAEL CONLEY.
    2. DONNA CONLEY.
    3. LINDA CONLEY.
    4. DAVID CONLEY.
    5. HELEN CONLEY.
    6. CHRISTINE CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) STAIB.

    (This information comes from Christine Conley Staib and other sources)







LAURA BELLE JACKSON, daughter of JOSEPHINE LITTERAL and GABRIEL JACKSON, was born April 10, 1889 in Kentucky, and died March 17, 1973 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ZEPHANIAH CLINTON "CLINTON" BORDERS, son of DAVID BORDERS and SARAH H. SALYER, about 1911. He was born October 28, 1878 in Kentucky, died November 21, 1943 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cyrus, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 550 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book (Volume 2), it says that Laura B. Jackson, daughter of Josephine Litteral and Gabriel Jackson, was born in 1887, died in 1973, and married Clinton Borders. Their children were Haskell Borders (b. 1913, d. 1953), Virgil Borders (b. 1914, d. 1937), Ellen Borders (b. 1916, m. 1. Fred Hammonds, m. 2. John McCarty), Earlie Borders (b. 1919, d. World War II), Fred Borders (b. 1925), and Willie Borders (b. 1928, m. Virginia Tackett, 1948).

Clinton Borders had a child, Bessie Borders with Nancy Jane Adams. This is proven in Bessie's obituary. Whether they were married or not hasn't been confirmed.

According to his Kentucky birth record, Zepaniah [sic] Border was born November 1, 1878 in Johnson County to David Borders (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Salyer (b. Virginia). Zephaniah's birth date couldn't be read on the scan, so the transcript was used.

When Zephniah Clinton Border's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Cyrus, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Laura Borders of Cyrus, and that he was born October 28, 1879. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Laura Borders was born April 10, 1889, and died in March of 1973. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura Borders died March 17, 1973 in Johnson County at the age of 85. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Clinton Borders died November 21, 1943 in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from "No M.D. Probably Coronary thrombosis." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 28, 1879, his wife as Laura Borders, his occupation as farmer, his parents as David Borders (b. Kentucky) and Sarah Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Fred Borders of Cyrus, Kentucky, and the burial place as Cyrus.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clinton Borders died November 21, 1943 in Magoffin County at the age of 64. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 102 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), Clinton Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, divorced, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed is Sarah Borders (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 66).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 21, 22, & 23, 1920), Clinton Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he'a 41 years old. Also listed are Laura D. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Hascal [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Virgial (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Ellin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Erlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On pages 23 & 24 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Clint Boarders is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 41), Hascal (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Virgle (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Early (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Clint Borders is listed as the head of the household for house #79, 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 62 years old. Also listed are Laura Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 50), Haskell (son, single, farm helper, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 27), Ellen (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 23), Earlie (son, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 20), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of LAURA JACKSON and CLINTON BORDERS are:

    1. HASKELL BORDERS, b. 1913, Kentucky, d. 1953.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, there was a Charley Borders who was born February 23, 1913 in Magoffin County to a Laura Jackson.
    2. VIRGIL BORDERS, b. August 22, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. 1937.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virgil Borders was born August 22, 1914 in Magoffin County to Laura Jackson.
    3. ELLEN BORDERS, b. 1916, m. (1) FRED HAMMONDS, m. (2) JOHN MCCARTY.
    4. EARLIE BORDERS, b. June 29, 1919, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Earlie Borders died in World War II.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Earlie Borders was born June 29, 1919 in Magoffin County to Laura Jackson.
    5. FRED BORDERS, b. 1925, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fred Borders was born in Magoffin County to Laura Jackson.
    6. WILLIE BORDERS, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. VIRGINIA TACKETT, 1948.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willie Borders was born in Magoffin County to Laura Jackson.







LUCY CONLEY, daughter of NOAH CONLEY and SARAH ETTA "ETTA" SPARKS, was born January 7, 1898 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 4, 1957 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Falcon, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (1) WALTER CONLEY (divorced). She married (2) DOLA N. HALL, son of GRANT HALL and NANCY ALICE "ALICE" BALDRIDGE, July 2, 1916 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born May 24, 1894 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 3, 1963 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Chandler-Pack Cemetery in Chandlerville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Dola Hall married (2) VIVIAN STAMBAUGH.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 75 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Lucy Conley was first married to a Walter Conley, and then she married (2) Dola Hall. She had no children. Other than this entry in the book, the only other evidence to show that Lucy married a Walter Conley, was her marriage record to Dola Hall, where it says that her previous marriage ended by divorce.

There is a Lucy Conley found living as a servant in 1910 that is about the right age as the Lucy being researched here. On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1920), Fred May is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 months, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 20), and Lucy Conley (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Grant Hall (age 24) married Nancy A. Baldridge (age 18) on March 16, 1893 in Johnson County.

According to his obituary, Grant Hall (age 80), son of Mr. and Mrs. Green Hall, was a resident of Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born March 22, 1865 in Virginia, died April 7, 1945, and was buried in a nearby cemetery. He married Alice Baldridge early in life, and later married Sarah Crider. He was survived by several children. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lucy Conley (divorced, age 22) married Dola Hall (age 22) on July 2, 1916 in Johnson County.

When Dola Hall's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner working for the consolidation coal company in Van Lear, Kentucky, that he was married, and that he was born May 24, 1894 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to her obituary, Lucy Conley Hall (age 59), daughter of Noah and Etta Sparks Conley, was a resident of Chandlersville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born January 7, 1898 in Salyersville, died May 4, 1957 in a local hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Falcon. She was survived by her husband, Dolla Hall, whom she married July 1, 1916 in Van Lear; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jane Batey (of Ypsilanti, Michigan) and Janet Batey (Ypsilanti); 1 brother, Brocken Conley (Cyrus Creek); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Bradley Young (Chandlersville), Mrs. Tressie Blair (Ashland), and Mrs, Reesee Jenkins (Piketon, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lucy Hall died May 4, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 59.

According to his obituary, Dola Hall (age 68), son of the late Grant and Alice Baldridge Hall, was a retired miner, a resident of Stambaugh, Kentucky, and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born May 24, 1894 in Johnson County, died March 3, 1963 at a local hospital, and was buried in Chandler-Pack Cemetery in Chandlerville. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Stambaugh Hall; 2 daughters, June Batey (of Ypsilanti, Michigan) and Janet Batey (Ypsilanti, Michigan); 1 step-daughter, Sara Stewart (Stambaugh); 1 sister, Mrs. Alice Music (East Point); and 4 half-brothers, Donaly Hall (Van Lear), Gaylan Hall (Van Lear), Barney Hall (Arizona), and Johnnie Hall (Lexington). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Dola Hall lived from May 24, 1894 to March 3, 1963, and was buried in Chandler-Pack Cemetery in Chandlersville. No headstone photo is provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dola Hall was born May 25, 1893, and died in March of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dola N. Hall died March 3, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 68.

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Grant Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, born in February of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Dola (son, born in May of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Ira (son, born in February of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Alice (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 105 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Fred May is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 months [hard to read], and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 20), and Lucy Conley (servant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On pages 14 & 15 of the 1910 census for District 67 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Grant Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 2nd marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 28), Dola I. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), an unreadable name, Sylvan D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Barney M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 36-26 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Dola Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #230, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 30).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 36-26 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Dola Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's an electric motor man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 41), and Galen Hall (brother, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County, Kentucky, in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 27).

    The children of LUCY CONLEY and DOLA HALL are:

    1. JUNE HALL, m. (unknown first name) BATEY.
    2. JANET HALL, m. (unknown first name) BATEY.







BRACKEN CONLEY HUNLEY, son of NOAH CONLEY and SARAH ETTA "ETTA" SPARKS, was born August 29, 1905 in Kentucky, died August 15, 1987 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married AUDLEY ADAMS, daughter of RANEY P. ADAMS and DELLA RISNER, about 1929. She was born April 11, 1910 in Kentucky, died January 9, 1999 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Bracken Hunley lived from August 29, 1905 to August 15, 1987, and was buried in Brushy Fork Cemetery in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, that Audley Hunley lived from April 11, 1910 to January 9, 1999, was buried in the same cemetery, that Hager V. Hunley lived from September 3, 1932 to October 26, 1959, was buried in the same cemetery, and that Tressie D. Stephens lived from July 23, 1936 to July 25, 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bracken Hunley was born August 29, 1905, and died in August of 1987. 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, Bracken Hunley died August 15, 1987 in Johnson County at the age of 81. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Audley Hunley was born April 11, 1910, and died January 15, 1999. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Audley Hunley died January 9, 1999 in Johnson County at the age of 88. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 77-4 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Bracken Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Audley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19). They are living next to Audley's parents.

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 77-4A in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Bracken Hunley is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a laborer for the gas company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 2nd grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Audley (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 29), Beecher (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hager (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Herbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Tressie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of BRACKEN HUNLEY and AUDLEY ADAMS are:

    1. BEECHER ELDRED HUNLEY, b. 1930, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ETTA EARLENE GULLETT.
    2. HAGAR V. HUNLEY, b. September 3, 1932, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1959, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hagar V. Hunley was born September 3, 1932 in Magoffin County to Audley Adams.
    3. HERBERT HUNLEY, b. 1935, Kentucky.
    4. TRESSIE D. HUNLEY, b. July 23, 1936, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. July 25, 1983, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ELLIS STEPHENS. He was b. April 28, 1937, d. July 6, 1987, buried in Lickburg, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tressie D. Hunley was born July 22, 1936 in Magoffin County to Audley Adams.
    5. BRADLEY HERSHEL HUNLEY, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bradley H. Hunley was born in Magoffin County to Audley Adams.
    6. FAY E. HUNLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fay E. Hunley was born in Magoffin County to Audley Adams.
    7. VENTON R. HUNLEY, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Venton R. Hunley was born in Magoffin County to Audley Adams.







DENNIS ALEXANDER MAY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN MAY and CORDELIA LOU MAY, was born May 9, 1905 in Kentucky, and died September 22, 1975 in Miami County, Ohio. He married LILY ROSALEE HENDERSON, daughter of WILLIAM HENDERSON and ROSA L. FEAGLES, about 1928. She was born April 13, 1908 in Arizona, and died March 4, 2003 in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dennis May was born May 9, 1905, and died in September of 1975. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alexand D. May was born about 1905, and died September 22, 1975 at home in Miami County at the age of 70. He was married at the time of his death, and his place of residence is listed as New Carlisle, Clark County [?].

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lily R. May was born April 13, 1908, and died March 4, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lily Rosalee Henderson May was born April 13, 1908, and did March 4, 2003 in a nursing home in Clark, Clark County, at the age of 94. Her father's surname is listed as Henderson, her mother's maiden name as Feagles, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 31 (Globe) in Gila County, Arizona (dated April 20, 1910), Wm. Henderson is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's living off his own income, born in Ohio, parents born in the United States, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Rosa L. (wife, born in New Mexico, father born in Ohio, mother born in Pennsylvania, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 25), Bennie W. (son, born in Arizona, age 6), Robert L. (son, born in Arizona, age 5), Lillie R. (daughter, born in Arizona, age 2), and Ora L. Williams (female, married, servant, born in Utah, father born in Maine, mother born in Missouri, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, age 29).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Globe) in Gila County, Arizona (dated January 2, 1920), Robert L. Henderson is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a house carpenter, born in Ohio, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Bertha L. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 37), Robert L. (nephew, born in Arizona, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Mexico, age 11), and Lily (niece, born in Arizona, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Mexico, age 11).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 55-10 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1930), Dennis A. May is listed as the head of the household for family #200, he's a clerk in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Lilly R. (wife, born in Arizona, father born in Ohio, mother born in New Mexico, first married at 19, age 21), and Hazel R. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 55-15 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (undated), Dennis May is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a clerk in a general store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lily R. (wife, born in Arizona, 4 years of high school, age 31), Hazel A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), and Evelyn L. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9).

    The children of DENNIS MAY and LILY HENDERSON are:

    1. HAZEL A. MAY, b. 1929, Ohio.
    2. EVELYN L. MAY, b. 1931, Ohio.







REEVES S. T. MAY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN MAY and CORDELIA LOU MAY, was born May 21, 1907 in Kentucky, and died July 27, 1974 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He married FLORENCE (unknown last name). She was born about 1907 in Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Reeves May was born May 21, 1907, and died in July of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Reeves May was born about 1907, and died July 27, 1974 in Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 67.. He was living in Springfield, Clark County, and married at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 55-10 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 21, 1930), Kittie M. Vanever is listed as the head of the household for family #219, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Indiana, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Ohio, first married at age 22, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Eli H. (son, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Indiana, age 18), and Reeves S. T. May (lodger, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 19-46 (Van Buren) in Darke County, Ohio (dated May 3, 1940), Reeves May is listed as the head of the household for house #222, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Darke County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed is Florence (wife, born in Ohio, 4 years of high school, age 33).







BUEL G. MAY, son of JOHN FRANKLIN MAY and CORDELIA LOU MAY, was born October 1, 1910 in Kentucky, and died May 18, 1973 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio. He married ELIZABETH (unknown last name) about 1930. She was born about 1913 in Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Buel May was born October 1, 1910, and died in May of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Buel G. May was born about 1911, and died May 18, 1973 in Stouder Memorial Hospital in Troy, Miami County, at the age of 62. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 55-32 (Staunton Township) in Miami County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1930), Buel May is listed as the head of the household for house #372, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at 17, age 17).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 55-15 (Elizabeth Township) in Miami County, Ohio (undated), Buel May is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a machinist for Troy Sunshade, born in Kentucky, he was living in Pulaski County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in Ohio, she was living in rural Pulaski County, Kentucky, in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 27), and Calvin May (brother, student, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Pulaski County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 19).







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