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SAMUEL M. RICE, son of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and DANIEL JACKSON RICE, was March 12, 1858 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married SARAH F. "SALLIE" PRICE, daughter of HAMILTON PRICE and EVELINE SALYER, October 16, 1879 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born December 26, 1864 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died October 26, 1927 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Samuel M. Rice can be found on page 370 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sarah F. Price was the sister of Emeline Price, Winfield Scott Price and Nora Lee Price.

Samuel M. Rice reportedly died October 5, 1905.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Hamilton Price married Evaline Salyers on October 26, 1853 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Samuel M. Rice was born March 12, 1858 in Licking River, Floyd County, to Daniel J. Rice and Mary Jane Fairchild.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Samuel M. Rice (age 21) married Sarah Price (age 17) on October 16, 1879 in Johnson County.

According to her death certificate, Sallie F. Rice died instantly on October 26, 1927 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, when she was accidentally hit by train. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Oil Springs, her birth date as December 26, 1864, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Samuel Rice, her parents as Hamilton Price (b. Johnson County) and Evelyn Salyer (b. Johnson County), the informant as Roy Rice of Auxier, and the burial place as Rice Cemetery in Auxier. Sallie was killed along with her young granddaughter, the only child od Sallie's son, Roy.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sallie F. Rice died October 26, 1927 in Floyd County at the age of 62.

On page 23 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 1, 1870), Hamilton Rice [Price] is listed as the head of the household for house #161, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Evaline (born in Kentucky, age 33), John Clinton (born in Kentucky, age 15), Persilla (born in Kentucky, age 14), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary E. (born in Kentucky, age 10), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah F. (born in Kentucky, age 7), Julian [Julia Ann] (female, born in Kentucky, age 5), Emeline (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Catherine (twin, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 26 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1880), Daniel J. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #338, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Samuel M. (son, married, farm laborer, married during the census year, born in Kentucky, age 22), Sarah (daughter-in-law, married during the census year, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Cynthia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Millard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Stella (daughter, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Nancy Fairchild (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 76).

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 102 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Samuel Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #118, he's a farmer, born in April of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Sarah F. (wife, born in December of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 36), Mattie (daughter, school teacher, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Franklin P. (son, born in November of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), and Roy (son, born in February of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), Frank F. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Sarah (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 29 years [crossed out], she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 47), Leroy (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Orban D. (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Samuel J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Murat A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Roy Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Beatrice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Sallie (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 56), and Orban (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

SAMUEL RICE

SARAH PRICE

MATTIE RICE, b. August 1880, Kentucky, d. April 28, 1955, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. JAMES M. MORELL.
FRANKLIN FAIRCHILD "FRANK" RICE, b. November 1, 1882, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1948, Raleigh County, West Virginia, m. PEARL PRICE.
LEROY "ROY" RICE, b. January 23, 1895, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1945, Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. BEATRICE AUXIER.
ORBAN D. RICE, b. 1903, Kentucky.
Notes: Orban Rice is found living with his brother Roy in 1930.

MATTIE RICE, daughter of SAMUEL M. RICE and SARAH F. "SALLIE" PRICE, was in August of 1880 in Kentucky, died April 28, 1955 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Porter Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Fayette County, Kentucky. She married JAMES M. MORELL, son of FRANCIS HUTTON MORELL and ISABELLE CHRISTINE HATCHER, about 1906. He was born in November of 1872 in Harold, Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 19, 1950 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Porter Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Fayette County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Ella Morell died November 21, 1942 in West Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage due to systemic toxemia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Harold, Kentucky, her birth date as May 11, 1874, her marital status as single, her parents as Francis Huton [sic] Morell (b. Tennessee) and Isa Belle Hatcher (b. Floyd County), the infromant as James Morell of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Presontsburg.

Mrs. Mattie Morell is found in a city directory of Lexington in 1953. She's living by herself on 1202 W. High Street.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mattye Morell died April 28, 1955 in Fayette County at the age of 73. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that both Mattye Rice Morell and J. M. Morell were buried in Porter Cemetery in Prestonsburg.

According to his death certificate, James M. Morell died March 19, 1950 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, from cerebral thrombosis due to arteriosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Harold, Kentucky, his birth date as 1870, his marital status as married, his occupation as hardware merchant, his parents as Frank Hutton Morell and Bell Christine Hatcher, the informant's box is blank, and the burial place as Porter Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James M. Morell died March 19, 1950 in Fayette County at the age of 79. He was living in Fayette County at the time of his death.

On page 27 of the 1880 census for District 36 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 21 & 22, 1880), Frank H. Morrell is listed as the head of the household for house #229, he's a salesman, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Isabel C. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 29), Joseph D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ellie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 9 of the 1900 census for District 88 (Lower Elkhorn) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 5 & 6, 1900), J. M. Morell is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a bookkeeper, single, born in November of 1872 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. He's living by himself.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 49 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), James M. Morrell is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a hardware merchant, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13 months), and Daisy Sellards (servant for a private family, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 4, 1920), James Morell is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a merchant of furniture and hardware, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Lizzie Campbell (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25). They are living next to James' sisters Minnie and Ella.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 36-2 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Jim Morrel is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a hardware merchant, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Mattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 49), James (son, single, hardware merchant, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 19 of the 1940 census for District 36-2B (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), James Morrell Sr. is listed as the head of the household for house #169, he's a proprieter of a hardware store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Matty (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 59), Wm. Franklin (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 3 years of college, age 22), and Nora Alley (housekeeper, single, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22).

MATTIE RICE

JAMES MORELL

JAMES M. MORELL JR., b. 1909, Kentucky.
WILLIAM FRANKLIN MORELL, b. June 6, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William F. Morell was born June 6, 1917 in William County to Mattie Rice.

FRANKLIN FAIRCHILD "FRANK" RICE, son of SAMUEL M. RICE and SARAH F. "SALLIE" PRICE, was born November 1, 1882 in Kentucky, and died February 3, 1948 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He married PEARL PRICE, daughter of ELIZABETH CONLEY and JAMES M. PRICE, about 1908. She was born in August of 1886 in Kentucky.

Notes: Pearl Price was reportedly the daughter of Martin Luther and Exer Preston Price. In the 1900 census there is a Pearl Price listed as Martin's daughter - he's widowed - and she's the same age as Virgie Price, who's also listed as a daughter, with both being born in August of 1886. In Martin Luther Price Jr.'s obituary in 1951 there are two sisters who are listed as having preceded him in death, and Pearl isn't one of them. She's not listed as a surviving sister, either. In 1910, Martin Price Sr. is living in house #4 of District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky, and Frank and Pearl are in house #41. In both "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, and "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall, it says that Martin and Exer's son James married Elizabeth Conley, and that their daughter, Pearl, married Frank Rice. In addition, the Johnson County book lists the children of Martin and Exer, and they are: James, George, Nannie, Sallie, Martin L., and Virgie. No Pearl. Neither Elizabeth nor James Price could be found in the 1900 census, and it seems possible that Pearl was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Conley Price, that they had both died by 1900, and that Pearl was living with her grandfather. That's how it will be listed here.

According to his obituary, Martin Luther Price (age 73), son of the late Martin Luther and Exer Preston Price of Johnson County, was born August 5, 1878 in Johnson County, died November 30, 1951 in King Addition [Paintsville] from pneumonia, and was buried in Johnson Cemetery in Thelma. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, George W. Price; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Sherman Conley and Mrs. W. L. Smith. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Rebecca Davis Price, whom he married December 14, 1898; 5 sons, Luther Price (of Morehead, Kentucky), John C. Price (Paintsville), Elmer Price (Paintsville), E. H. Price (Paintsville), and Cecil Price (Paintsville); 1 daughter, Nora Thelma Price (Paintsville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Virgie Grim (West Van Lear). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Martin Price married Exer Preston on August 7, 1865 in Johnson County.

When Frank F. Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, he stated that he was a supply clerk for Raleigh C & C Company, that his closest relative was Pearl Rice of Glen Morgan, and that he was born November 1, 1882. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Frank Fairchild Rice died February 3, 1948 in Raleigh County at the age of 65 years 3 months 2 days. He parents are listed as Samuel Rice and Josephine Conley, and he was married to Pearl Rice at the time of his death.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Martin L. Price is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, widowed, born in March of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Vina (daughter, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Virgie (daughter, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), and Pearl (daughter, born in August of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 50 of the 1920 census for District 159 (Shady Spring) in Raleigh County, West Virginia (undated), Frank Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Jay (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Merrit (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Frank (son, born in West Virginia, age 5 years 2 months), Marvin (son, born in West Virginia, age 4 years 1 month), and Merland (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1930 census for District 41-7 (Shady Spring) in Raleigh County, West Virginia (dated April 12, 1930), Frank F. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #102, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Perle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 44), Samuel J. (son, single, garage mechanic, born in Kentucky, age 21), Murat (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Frank Jr. (son, born in West Virginia, age 16), Mervyn (son, born in West Virginia, age 14), Merlin (son, born in West Virginia, age 12), Virgil (son, born in West Virginia, age 8), Victoria P. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6), and Georgia (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 4).

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 41-12 (Shady Spring) in Raleigh County, West Virginia (dated April 30, 1940), Franklin F. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a bookkeeper for a coal company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51), Menden [hard to read] (son, separated, coal miner, born in West Virginia, 8th grade education, 8th grade education, age 25), Merlin (son, truck driver in the timber industry, born in West Virginia, 7th grade education, age 19), Virgle [sic] (son, farmer, born in West Virginia, 1 year of high school, age 17), Pearl (daughter, born in West Virginia, 4 years of high school, age 16), and Georgia (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 13).

FRANK RICE

PEARL PRICE

SAMUEL J. RICE, b. 1908, Kentucky.
MURAT A. RICE, b. 1909, Kentucky.
FRANK RICE JR., b. 1915, West Virginia.
MERVIN RICE, b. 1916, West Virginia.
MERLIN RICE, b. 1919, West Virginia.
VIRGIL RICE, b. 1922, West Virginia.
VICTORIA PEARL RICE, b. 1924, West Virginia.
GEORGIA RICE, b. 1926, West Virginia.

LEROY "ROY" RICE, son of SAMUEL M. RICE and SARAH F. "SALLIE" PRICE, was born January 23, 1895 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died December 30, 1945 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married BEATRICE AUXIER, daughter of ISAAC TOBE "TOBE" AUXIER and BELLE PRESTON, about 1915. She was born February 5, 1897 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 24, 1946 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Beatrice Auxier was the sister of Lydia Auxier, Samuel L. Auxier, and Frank Auxier.

When Roy Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that he had a dependent wife and mother, and that he was born January 23, 1895 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Roy Rice died December 30, 1945 in Martin General Hospital in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, from a ruptured peptic ulcer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Bushut [hard to read], Kentucky, his birth date as January 23, 1895, his marital status as married, his wife as Beatrice (age 49), his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Samuel Rice (b. Denver, Kentucky) and Sallie Price (b. Oil Springs, Kentucky), and the informant as Beatrice Rice of Prestonsburg.

According to his obituary, "Roy Rice, 51, of East Point, died Sunday night at the Beaver Valley Hospital at Martin, where he had submitted to an emergency operation. He had become ill Friday morning. The body was removed to the Arnold Funeral Home in Pretonsburg. Funeral services were conducted at the home at East Point, Wednesday, by Rev. W. B. Garriott, Prestonsburg, and Rev. S. C. Honeycutt, Auxier. Mr. Rice was a prominent farmer of his section of the county. He has a host of relatives and friends who will regret to learn of his sudden death. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Auxier Rice, two brothers, Orbin D. Rice, Phoenix, AR., and Frank Rice of Beckley, WV., and one sister, Mrs. J. M. Morrell, Prestonsburg. His only child a daughter, and his mother, Mrs. Sallie Rice, were killed some years ago when struck by a train near Auxier." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Roy Rice died December 30, 1945 in Floyd County at the age of 50. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Beatrice Auxier Rice died April 25, 1946 in Prestonsburg General Hospital in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia due to a coma for which the cause wasn't determined. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 5, 1897, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Roy Rice, her parents as Tobe Auxier (b. Kentucky) and Belle Preston (b. Kentucky, the informant as Mrs. Ellis Delong of East Point, Kentucky, and the burial place as East Point.

According to her obituary, Beatrice Auxier Rice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Auxier of Indiana, was lifelong resident of East Point, and was found in bed on a Sunday morning in a coma, from which she did not recover. She was born February 5, 1897 in Johnson County, and died April 24, 1946 in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rice, on December 30, 1945; and 1 daughter, Ilyeene Jewel, who was killed in a train accident on October 26, 1927. She was survived by her parents; 4 brothers, Sam Auxier (of East Point), Dick Auxier (East Point), Frank Auxier (Collista, Kentucky), and Edgar Auxier (Vevay, Indiana); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Ollie Conley (East Point) and Mrs. Ellis DeLong (East Point). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beatrice A. Rice died April 25, 1946 in Floyd County at the age of 49. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 102 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Tobe Auxier is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a farmer, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in February of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Betris (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Joseph (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Tobe Auxier 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 15 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 26), Beatrice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lyda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Sammy (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Herford (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Roy Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #170, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Beatrice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 33), and O. D. (brother, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 31 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 14, 1940), Roy Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #279, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Beatrice (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 43), Tobe Auxier (father-in-law, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 5th grade education, age 64), and Bice Auxier (mother-in-law, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 59).

ROY RICE

BEATRICE AUXIER

ILYEENE JEWELL RICE, b. 1921, Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. October 26, 1927, Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Ilyeene Jewell Rice died instantly on October 26, 1927 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, when she was accidentally hit by train [along with her grandmother. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Auxier, her birth date is blank, her age as 4 years 10 months 18 days, her parents as Roy Rice (b. Denver, Kentucky) and Beatrice Auxier (b. Concord, Kentucky), the informant as Roy Rice of Auxier, and the burial place as Rice Cemetery in Auxier.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ilyeene J. Rice died October 26, 1927 in Floyd County at the age of 4.

WILLIAM P. J. BLAIR, son of NOBLE BLAIR and TALITHA STAMBAUGH, was born in April of 1845 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died after 1910. He married (1) LYDIA M. RICE. She was born about 1850 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1887. He married (2) CINDA (unknown last name) about 1887. She was born about 1870 in Kentucky.

Notes: William P. J. Blair was reportedly born April 26, 1843 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died July 16, 1910 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Lydia M. Rice was reportedly born February 14, 1850 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 17, 1887 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

William Blair's 2nd wife's maiden name was reportedly Lucinda "Cinda" Brown.

On page 33 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 24, 1880), William P. J. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #398, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lydia E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, age 30), Cynthia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Sarah C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Dora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 21 of the 1900 census for District 78 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), William Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a farmer, born in April of 1845 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Sinda (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 30), Virgie L. (daughter, born in December of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Claud S. (son, born in June of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Claton P. (son, born in September of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 160 (Coal Run) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), William P. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 22 years, and he's 67 years old. Also listed are Cinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 37), Claud (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Clate (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sallie Brown (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Richard Butts (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 42), Phannie Calhoun (boarder, male, married, house carpenter, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, age 43), and James Sharp (boarder, married, coal miner, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, age 40), and Clary Sharp (boarder, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 1 child, age 40).

WILLIAM BLAIR

LYDIA RICE

CYNTHIA A. BLAIR, b. September 18, 1870, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 27, 1946, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JESSE ARMS.
SARAH CATHERINE BLAIR, b. October 13, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 9, 1961, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE.
DORA A. BLAIR, b. 1879, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 14, 1956, New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LEE WEDDINGTON. He d. 1944.
Notes: According to her obituary, Dora Blair Weddington (age 77), daughter of William and Lydia Blair, was a former resident of Johnson County, Kentucky, but had been living in Ohio for the two years prior to her death. She was born 1879 in Johnson County, died December 14, 1956 at home in New Carlisle, and was buried in the family cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Weddington, in 1944. She was survived by 3 sons, Virgin Weddington (of Springfield, Ohio), Willie Weddington (New Carlisle, Ohio), and Herschel Weddington (Denver, Kentucky); 6 daughters, Mrs. Fannie Hitchcock (Miami, Florida), Mrs. Florence Blanton (Denver, Kentucky), Mrs. Victoria Wilhelm (Tip City, Ohio), Mrs. Lucille Williams (Marion, Ohio), Norma Blair (New Carlisle), and Mrs. Gladys Scott (New Carlisle); 2 brothers, Claude Blair (Mossy Bottom, Kentucky) and Curtis Blair (Ashland, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Rice (Denver, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

WILLIAM BLAIR

CINDA

VIRGIE L. BLAIR, b. December 1888, Kentucky.
CLAUDE S. BLAIR, b. June 1890, Kentucky.
CLATON P. BLAIR, b. September 1894, Kentucky.
CURTIS BLAIR, b. 1904, Kentucky.

GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE, son of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and DANIEL JACKSON RICE, was born October 20, 1864 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 19, 1943 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married SARAH CATHERINE BLAIR, daughter of WILLIAM P. J. BLAIR and LYDIA M. RICE, about 1892. She was born October 13, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 9, 1961 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah C. Blair was born October 13, 1875 in Johnson County to William P. J. Blair (b. Johnson County) and Lydia M. Rice (b. Johnson County).

According to his death certificate, Geo. Washington Rice died June 19, 1943 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, from arteriosclerotic heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 20, 1864, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Catherine Rice (age 67), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Daniel J. Rice (b. Kentucky) and Mary J. Fairchilds (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sterling C. Rice of Harlan, Kentucky, and the burial place as Denver, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Geo. W. Rice died June 19, 1943 in Johnson County at the age of 78. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Sarah C. Rice (age 85), daughter of the late William and Lettie Rice Blair, lived in Denver, Kentucky, for most of her life. She was born October 13, 1875 in Johnson County, died April 9, 1961 at home in Denver, and was buried in Rice Cemetery in Denver. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Rice, on June 19, 1943; and 1 son, Sterling Rice. She was survived by 3 sons, Alger Rice (of Leander, Kentucky), Archie Rice (Denver), and Norman Rice (Denver). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah C. Rice died April 9, 1961 in Johnson County at the age of 85. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 30 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #248, he's a farmer, born in October of 1864 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in October of 1875 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 24), Sterling C. (son, born in February of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Alger H. (son, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Sarah's sister, Dora.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #44, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 17 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, dairy farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 34), Sterling C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Alger H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Norman R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Murat A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Sterling C. (son, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 25), Alger H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Norman R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Archie M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 54), Norman (son, single, clothing salesman, born in Kentucky, age 29), Archie Rice (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 26), Ruby Rice (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and George W. Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and the age box is blank).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Geoer [sic] Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #292, 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 75 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 64), Archie Rice (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 36), Ruby Rice (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 29), Larry Randall Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Carl Nelson Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1).

GEORGE RICE

SARAH BLAIR

STERLING CLAY RICE, b. February 4, 1894, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 3, 1951, Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LILLIAN F. FITZPATRICK.
ALGER H. RICE, b. June 13, 1897, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 11, 1968, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BERTHA M. RIVERS.
NORMAN RAY RICE, b. February 26, 1901, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 14, 1965, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to his obituary, Norman Ray Rice (age 64), son of the late George W. and Sarah C. blanton Rice [sic], was a lifelong resident of Johnson County and was employed as a salesman at the time of his death. He was born February 26, 1901, died October 14, 1965 at home in Denver, Kentucky, and was buried in Rice Cemetery. He was survived by 2 brothers, Alger Rice (West Van Lear) and Archie Rice (Denver). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
ARCHIE MURAT RICE, b. May 15, 1903, Kentucky, d. March 14, 1979, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUBY G. TAYLOR.

STERLING CLAY RICE, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE and SARAH CATHERINE BLAIR, was born February 4, 1894 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 3, 1951 in Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LILLIAN F. FITZPATRICK, daughter of BURNS F. FITZPATRICK and GEORGIA (unknown last name), June 22, 1920. She was born about 1901 in Kentucky.

Notes: When Sterling C. Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a payroll clerk for North East Coal Company in Thealka, Nevada, that he was single, and that he was born February 4, 1894 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and light brown hair.

According to his death certificate, Sterling Clay Riced died May 3, 1951 in Louellen, Harlan County, Kentucky, from "Mutilation of Left Chest dut to Explosion." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, his birth date as February 4, 1894, his marital status as married, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as George W. Rice and Sarah Weddington, the informant as Mrs. Sterling Rice, and the burial place as Rice Cemetery in Johnson County.

According to his obituary, "Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m., Sunday, May 6, for Sterling Clay Rice, 57, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah C. Rice, at Denver. He was killed May 3, 1951 in a mining accident in Harlan, Ky., where he had worked for 18 years. The services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Brown. Born February 4, 1894 in Denver, Ky., he was the son of Sarah C. Blair Rice and the late George W. Rice. He was married June 22, 1920 to Lillian Fitzpatrick. He joined the church at Denver when he was a young man and was very active in church work. Other survivors include three children, James Marvin Rice, Johnson City, Tenn.; Georgene Rice Jones, Niles, Ohio; Yolanda Rice Costanzo, Middlesboro, Ky; two grandchildren, James Marvin Rice, Jr., and Sharon Lee Costanzo, and three brothers Norman Rice, of this city, Archie Rice and Alger Rice, Denver, Ky." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sterling C. Rice died May 3, 1951 in Harlan County at the age of 57. He was living in Harlan County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Burns Fitchpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Georgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 38), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lillian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 17 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20, 1920), Burns F. Fitzpatrick is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Georgia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Lillian F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and John Milem (farm laborer, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 48-22 (Lynch) in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Sterling Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #425, he's a carpenter in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 32), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Georgene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Yolanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and B. F. Fitzpatrick [Lillian's father] (boarder, male, widowed, office payroll clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 48).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 48-1 (Harlan) in Harlan County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1940), Sterling Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lilian (wife, self-employed beautician, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 39), James (son, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 18), Georgene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Yolanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

STERLING RICE

LILLIAN FITZPATRICK

JAMES MARVIN RICE, b. 1921, Letcher County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James M. Rice was born in Letcher County to Lillian Fitzpatrick.
GEORGENE RICE, b. 1923, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) JONES.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Georgina Rice was born in Letcher County to Lillian Fitzpatrick.
YOLANDA D. RICE, b. 1927, Harlan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) COSTANZO.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Yolanda D. Rice was born in Harlan County to Lillian Fitzpatrick.

ALGER H. RICE, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE and SARAH CATHERINE BLAIR, was born June 13, 1897 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 11, 1968 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BERTHA M. RIVERS, daughter of DOSHIA L. RICE and WINFIELD F. RIVERS, about 1921. She was born February 6, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 17, 1989 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Alger H. Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on August 24, 1918 [hard to read] in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that his closest relative was George W. Rice of Denver, Kentucky, that he was born June 13, 1897 in Denver, and that his father was born in Denver. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his obituary, Alger Rice (age 71), son of the late George W. and Sarah C. Blair Rice, was born June 13, 1897 in Johnson County, died August 11, 1968 at home in West Van Lear, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park. He was survived by his wife, Bertha Rivers Rice; 2 sons, Harold M. Rice (of Paintsville) and Arnold Lee Rice (Dayton, Ohio); 1 brother, Archie Rice (Staffordsville, Kentucky); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alger Rice was born June 13, 1897, and died in August of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Bertha Rivers Rice (age 87), daughter of Winfield and Dosha Rice Rivers, was born February 6, 1902 in Johnson County, died in 1989, and was buried October 19, 1989 in Highland Memorial Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alger Rice, in 1968. She was survived by 2 sons, Harold Morton Rice (of Paintsville) and Arnold Lee Rice (Dayton, Ohio); 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Bertha R. Rice was born February 6, 1902, and died October 17, 1989. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Greene County, Ohio.

According to one Kentucky death record transcripts, Bertha Rice died October 17, 1989 in Ohio at the age of 87. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in West Van Lear, Johnson County, but was living in Ohio at the time.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Bertha Rivers Rice was born February 6, 1902 in Kentucky, and died October 17, 1989 in a long-term care facility in Xenia, Greene County, at the age of 87. Her father's surname is listed as Rivers, her residence county is listed as Johnson County, Kentucky, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Alger Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Bertha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 28), Harold M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Arnold L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Alger H. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #293, 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 43 years old. Also listed are Bertha M. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 38), Herold Martin (son, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 17), and Arnold Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

ALGER RICE

BERTHA RIVERS

HAROLD MARTIN RICE, b. November 14, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 6, 1996, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JUNE BAXTER.
Notes: Notes: According to his obituary, Harold M. Rice (age 73), son of Alber [sic] and Bertha Rice, was born November 14, 1923 in Johnson County, died June 6, 1996 in the V.A. Medical Center in Lexington, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park. He was survived by his wife, June Baxter Rice; 1 son, Stephen Harold Rice (of Clifton, Virginia); 2 daughters, Patricia Ann Rice (Edmonds, Washington) and Catherine June Mattingly (Jeffersontown); 1 brother, Arnold Lee Rice (Dayton, Ohio); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
ARNOLD LEE RICE, b. November 16, 1926, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 24, 2008, Dayton, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Greene County, Ohio, m. BARBARA (unknown last name).
Notes: According to his obituary, Arnold Lee Rice (age 81), son of the late Alger and Bertha Rice, was a World War II veteran, was retired from Delco Products, and was a resident of Dayton, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born November 16, 1926 in Leander, died June 24, 2008 in Grandview Hospital, and was buried in Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Rice. He was survived by his wife, Barbara; 2 daughters, LaDonna (Bob) Lally (of Princeton Junction, New Jersey) and Debra Pyron (Houston, Texas); and 4 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

ARCHIE MURAT RICE, son of GEORGE WASHINGTON RICE and SARAH CATHERINE BLAIR, was born May 15, 1903 in Kentucky, died March 14, 1979 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Taylor Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married RUBY GORDON TAYLOR, daughter of WILLIAM KELSE TAYLOR and JULIA EDWIN RICE, about 1928. She was born December 19, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 27, 1994 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Taylor Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky

Notes: Ruby Taylor was the sister of Mary Elizabeth Taylor.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, W. K. Taylor (age 22) married Julia Rice (age 19) on May 17, 1893 in Johnson County.

A list of the people buried in Taylor Cemetery and a photo of their headstones shows that Archie M. Rice lived from May 15, 1903 to March 14, 1979, and Ruby G. Rice from December 19, 1910 to July 27, 1994.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Archie Rice was born May 15, 1903, and died in March of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Archie Rice died March 14, 1979 in Floyd County at the age of 75. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Ruby Taylor Rice (age 83), daughter of the late William Kelse and Julia Edwin [sic] Rice Taylor, was born December 19, 1910 in Johnson County, died July 27, 1994 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Taylor Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Rice, in 1979; 2 sons, George W. Rice and Larry Randall Rice; and 1 daughter, Daisy Rice. She was survived by 2 sons, Kerry Rice (of Cincinnati, Ohio) and Carl Rice (Lexington, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Norma Jean VanHoose (Denver, Kentucky); 9 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruby G. Rice was born December 19, 1910, and died July 27, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Ruby T. Rice died July 27, 1994 in Floyd County at the age of 83. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Staffordsville but was living in Floyd County at the time.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), W. M. K. Taylor is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), E. M. [hard to read] (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), B. H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Mattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Emma Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Willie C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ruby G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 34 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), George W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 54), Norman (son, single, clothing salesman, born in Kentucky, age 29), Archie (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 26), Ruby (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and George W. (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and the age box is blank).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Geoer Rice [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #292, 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 75 years old. Also listed are Sarah C. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 64), Archie (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 36), Ruby (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 29), Larry Randall Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Carl Nelson Rice (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 1).

ARCHIE RICE

RUBY TAYLOR

DAISY RICE, b. January 17, 1934, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 1934, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Daisy Rice was born January 17, 1934 in Johnson County to Rubby Taylor.
According to her death certificate, Daisy Rice died January 17, 1934 after living for only 5 hours. She was born 3 months prematurely. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Denver, Kentucky, her parents as Archie Rice (b. Kentucky) and Rubby Taylor (b. Kentucky), the informant as Archie Rice of Denver, and the burial place as Denver.
LARRY RANDALL RICE, b. May 22, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry R. Rice was born May 22, 1936 in Johnson County to Ruby Taylor.
CARL NELSON RICE, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carl N. Rice was born in Johnson County to Ruby Taylor.
KERRY C. RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kerry C. Rice was born in Johnson County to Rubby Taylor.
NORMA JEAN RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma J. Rice was born in Johnson County to Rubby Taylor.
GEORGE W. RICE (deceased).

CYNTHIA A. RICE, daughter of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and DANIEL JACKSON RICE, was born February 25, 1865 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 9, 1954 in Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio, and is buried in the family cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married REECE MARION MILLER, son of JOHN MILLER and NELLY GRIFFEY, November 23, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born September 16, 1857 in Pike County, Kentucky, died March 22, 1937 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Cynthia Rice can be found on page 370 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, Henry F. Miller was born March 22, 1852 in Pike County, Kentucky, to John Miller and Nelly Griffey.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, R. M. Miller (age 24) married Cynthia A. Rice (age 19) on November 23, 1886 in Johnson County.

According to her obituary, Cynthia A. Rice Miller (age 89), daughter of Jack and Mary Jane Fairchild Rice, was a resident of Carrollton, Ohio, for 1 year prior to her death. She was born February 25, 1865 in Johnson County, died March 9, 1954 at the home of her daughter in Carrollton, and was buried in the family cemetery in Ivyton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. R. M. Miller, on March 22, 1937. She was survived by 1 son, E. B. Miller (of Thealka, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Mrs. Edgar Buxton (Carrollton); 1 brother, John Rice (Van Lear); and 1 sister, Mrs. Stella Rice. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his death certificate, Dr. Reece Marion Miller died March 22, 1937 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "No attending physician Supposed cause Old age & Heart trouble." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Pike County, Kentucky, his birth date as September 16, 1857, his marital status as married, his occupation as M.D., his father as Reece M. Miller, the informant as Eugene Miller of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Ivyton.

On page 77 of the 1860 census for District 1 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), John Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #350, he's a farm laborer, born in Virginia, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nelly (born in Virginia, age 34), Lyda (born in Kentucky, age 15), Patty (born in Virginia, age 13), Leathy (born in Virginia, age 12), James (born in Virginia, age 10), Henry F. (born in Virginia, age 8), Walter (born in Virginia, age 6), and Reece (born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 20 of the 1870 census for District 4 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated July 23, 1870), John Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Milley (born in Virginia, age 45), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 22), James (born in Kentucky, age 19), Henry (born in Kentucky, age 16), Walter (born in Kentucky, age 14), Reece (born in Kentucky, age 11), and John (born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 98 (Lick Creek) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated June 10 & 11, 1880), John Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a farmer, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Virginia, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Nelly (wife, born in Virginia, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Virginia, age 55), Mary (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31), Reece M. (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22), and John G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1900), Reece M. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #309, he's a farmer born in September of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 38 years old. also listed are Cynthia A. (wife, born in February of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 33), Eugene (son, born in January of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), and Veva M. (daughter, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Reece M. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 43), Eva M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jane Rice (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 70), and Millard F. Rice (brother-in-law, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 35).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Reese M. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a doctor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 57), and Veva May (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 77-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), R. M. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's a doctor, born in Kentucky, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 71 years old. Also listed is Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 63). They are living next to their daughter.

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Veva Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #240, she's a seamstress for the W.P.A., divorced, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 2 years of high school, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Anna Florence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Billie Gene (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Beulah Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Cynthia Miller (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 73).

CYNTHIA RICE

REECE MILLER

EUGENE B. MILLER, b. January 1888, Kentucky, d. January 22, 1968, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. BEULAH PATRICK.
VEVA MAY MILLER, b. February 1, 1898, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1980, Carroll County, Ohio, m. (1) B. W. PRESTON, m. (2) EDGAR BUXTON.

EUGENE B. MILLER, son of CYNTHIA A. RICE and REECE MARION MILLER, was born January 17, 1888 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 22, 1968 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married BEULAH PATRICK, daughter of MALCOLM F. PATRICK and JONA L. KELLY, May 31, 1908 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born December 18, 1891 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died September 18, 1980 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Malcolm F. Patrick married Jena L. Kelly on December 12, 1889 in Magoffin County at the home of Butler Kelly. The witnesses were D. B. Patrick and W. W. Howe, and the minister was Miles M. Ward.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Eugene B. Miller married Beulah Patrick on May 31, 1908 in Magoffin County at the home of John Cole. The witnesses were Robert Rice and Morgan Cole, and the minister was John W. Cole.

When Eugene B. Miller's World War I draft registration card was filled out on Juen 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer and a store clerk for North East Coal Company in Thealka, Kentucky, that he had a wife and 3 children, amd that he was born January 17, 1888 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to his obituary, E. B. Miller (age 80), son of the late Dr. Reece M. and Cynthia Rice Miller, was a former store manager for North East Coal Company, and was the Trial Commissioner for the Johnson County Court and a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born in January of 1888 in Johnson County, died January 22, 1968 in a local hospital, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Beulah Patrick Miller; 1 son, Theodore Miller (of Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. A. B. Kennard (Paintsville) and Mrs. C. Coke Williams (Paintsville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Edgar Buxton (Carrolton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eugene Miller was born January 17, 1888, and died in January of 1968. 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, Eugene B. Miller died January 22, 1968 in Johnson County at the age of 80. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Beulah Patrick Miller (age 88), daughter of Malcolm and Joan Kelly Patrick, was a resident of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born December 18, 1891 in Magoffin County, died September 18, 1980 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Miller, in January of 1968. She was survived by 1 son, Theodore Miller (of Paintsville); 2 daughters, Viola Williams (Paintsville) and Josephine Kennard (Paintsville); 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 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, Beulah Miller was born December 18, 1891, and died in September of 1980. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beulah Miller died September 18, 1980 in Floyd County at the age of 88. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 36 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Malcomb Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #315, he's a farmer, born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Jona L. (wife, born in September of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Beulah (daughter, born in December of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Abijah (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, 6), Rosse (son, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Parmelia (daughter, born in November of 1899 in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Eugene B. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 18), and Theodore (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Eugene Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Bulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Theodore (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), E. B. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a bookkeeper for a coal company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Beulah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 38), Theodore (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Viola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On pages 25 & 26 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Eugene B. Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #207, he's a clerk in his own store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, andhe's 52 years old. Also listed are Bulah (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 48), Theodore (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, 3 years of high school, age 30), Douglas Miller (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 10), and Wanda Lou Miller (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 9).

EUGENE MILLER

BEULAH PATRICK

THEODORE MILLER, b. February 15, 1910, Kentucky, d. July 31, 1991, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) VIRGIE LEE DANIELS, m. (2) DORIS E. SPARKS.
JOSEPHINE MILLER, b. July 23, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 27, 1999, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ALTON BROOKS KENNARD.
VIOLA MILLER, b. March 26, 1916, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 26, 2006, Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, m. CYRUS COKE WILLIAMS.

THEODORE MILLER, son of EUGENE B. MILLER and BEULAH PATRICK, was born February 15, 1910 in Kentucky, died July 31, 1991 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) VIRGIE LEE DANIELS about 1928. She was born about 1913 in Kentucky. He married (2) DORIS E. SPARKS, daughter of SARAH "SADIE" CASTLE and FRED SPARKS. She was born January 19, 1922 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 15, 2007 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris E. Sparks was born January 19, 1922 in Floyd County to Sadie Castle.

A photo of his headstone in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville shows that Theodore Miller lived from 1910 to 1991.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Theodore Miller was born February 15, 1910, and died July 31, 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Theodore Miller died July 31, 1991 in Fayette County at the age of 81. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death. According to another, he died in Paintsville but was living in Fayette County at the time.

According to her obituary, Doris Sparks Miller (age 84), daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Castle Sparks, was born January 19, 1922 in Auxier, died January 15, 2007 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Paintsville, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Miller. She was survived by 1 son, Mike Miller (of Oklawalta, Florida); 1 daughter, Kathi Sparks (Blaine, Kentucky); 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 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, Doris E. Miller was born January 19, 1922, and died January 15, 2007. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Blaine, Lawrence County, Kentucky.

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Theodore Miller is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a laborer in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Virgie Lee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 17), and Douglas P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month). This family is also found on page 8 of the same district - April 7 - in house #73.

THEODORE MILLER

VIRGIE DANIELS

DOUGLAS P. MILLER, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Douglas P. Miller was born in Johnson County to Virgil Daniel.
WANDA LOU MILLER, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wanda L. Miller was born in Johnson County to Virgie Daniels.

THEODORE MILLER

DORIS SPARKS

MICHAEL E. MILLER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Michael E. Miller was born in Johnson County to Doris Sparks.
KATHI L. MILLER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cathy L. Miller was born in Johnson County to Doris Sparks.

JOSEPHINE MILLER, daughter of EUGENE B. MILLER and BEULAH PATRICK, was born July 23, 1911 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 27, 1999 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married ALTON BROOKS KENNARD, son of BEN FRANK KENNARD and TELA BROWN, about 1928. He was born about 1906 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died March 5, 1971 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her obituary, Josephine Miller Kennard (age 88), daughter of the late Eugene B. and Beulah Patrick Miller, was born July 23, 1911 in Magoffin County, died November 27, 1999 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Brooks Kennard, on March 5, 1971; and 1 son, Alton Brooks Kennard Jr. She was survived by 1 son, Robert Brooks Kennard (of Kenova, West Virginia); 1 daughter, Joan Kennard Rudrick (Paintsville); 1 sister, Violia [sic] Miller Williams (Paintsville); 5 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Josephine Kennard was born July 23, 1911, and died November 27, 1999. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Josephine M. Kennard died November 27, 1999 in Paintsville at the age of 88. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Alton B. Kennard (age 65), son of the late Ben F. and Tellia Brown Kennard, was a retired coal operator and a resident of King Addition at the time of his death. He was born in Morgan County, died March 5, 1971 in a Paintsville hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Mayo Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Josephine Miller Kennard; 1 son, Robert Kennard (of Flatwoods, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Joan Rudnick (Florence, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Orville Nickell (Dayton, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, A. Kennard was born July 8, 1905, and died in March of 1971. 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, Alton B. Kennard died March 5, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 65. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Frank F. Kennaird is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Tela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 29), Alton (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Rosa R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Polly Brown (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 68).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 206 (Lacy Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Ben F. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #230, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Tela (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38), Alton B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Bessie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Rosa R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Alton B. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a waiter in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 18).

On page 26 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), A. B. Kennard is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a clerk in a shoe store, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Morgan County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Magoffin County, Kentucky, in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 26), Joan (daughter, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Magoffin County in 1935, age 10), and Robert M. (son, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Magoffin County in 1935, age 7).

JOSEPHINE MILLER

ALTON KENNARD

JOAN KENNARD, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) RUDRICK.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joan Kennard was born in Johnson County to Josephine Miller.
ALTON BROOKS KENNARD JR., b. May 4, 1932, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 4, 1932, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Morgan County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alton B. Kennard was born May 4, 1932 in Johnson County to Josephine Miller.
According to his death certificate, Alton Brooks Kennard Jr. died May 4, 1932 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, after being born 1 month early. He lived for only 6 hours. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Alton B. Kennard (b. Morgan County) and Josephine Miller (b. Kentucky), the informant as Alton B. Kennard of Paintsville, and the burial place as Kennard Cemetery in Morgan County.
ROBERT M. KENNARD, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert M. Kennard was born in Johnson County to Josephine Miller.

VEVA MAY MILLER, daughter of CYNTHIA A. RICE and REECE MARION MILLER, was born February 1, 1898 in Kentucky, and died January 2, 1980 in Carroll County, Ohio. She married (1) B. W. PRESTON about 1920. He was born about 1903 in Kentucky. She married (2) EDGAR BUXTON, son of JACOB BUXTON and VINA CALL. He was born January 2, 1895 in Fox, Carroll County, Ohio, and died September 19, 1980 in Carroll County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Edgar Buxton was born January 2, 1895 in Fox, Carroll County to Jacob Buxton and Vina Call.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Veva Buxton was born February 1, 1898, and died in January of 1980. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Veva M. Buxton was born about 1899 in Kentucky, and died January 2, 1980 in a long-term care facility in Carroll County at the age of 81. She was married at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Edgar Buxton was born January 1, 1895, and died in September of 1980. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Edgar Buxton was born about 1895 in Ohio, and died September 19, 1980 in a long-term care facility in Carroll County at the age of 85. He was widowed at the time of his death.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 77-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), B. W. Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a clerical worker, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Veva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 32), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Anna F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Billie J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Bulah L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

VEVA MILLER

B. W. PRESTON

DONALD PRESTON, b. 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Don Preston was born in Magoffin County to Veva Miller.
ANNA FLORENCE PRESTON, b. 1926, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna F. Preston was born in Magoffin County to Viva Miller.
BILLIE GENE PRESTON, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie G. Preston was born in Magoffin County to Veva Miller.
BEULAH LORETTA PRESTON, b. 1929, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Beulah L. Preston was born in Magoffin County to Vera Miller.

MARTHA E. RICE, daughter of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and DANIEL JACKSON RICE, was born in September of 1869 in Kentucky, and died after 1900. She married BENJAMIN R. WHEELER, son of DANIEL WHEELER and MARY SALYER, November 6, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born September 13, 1858 in Kentucky, died February 25, 1941 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rebecca Lemaster Cemetery in Winifred, Johnson County, Kentucky. Benjamin Wheeler married (1) MARTHA SALYER on November 4, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1862. He married (3) CYNTHIA E. SAGRAVES, daughter of THOMAS SAGRAVES and ALMEDA EVANS, March 29, 1888 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born June 7, 1861 in Kentucky, died October 9, 1945 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Martha Rice can be found on page 370 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Benjamin R. Wheeler was the brother of Mahala Angeline Wheeler, Elizabeth Margaret Wheeler, and Cynthia Jane Wheeler.

Cynthia E. Sagraves was the sister of Meridith G. Sagraves.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Daniel Wheeler married Mary Salyer December 30, 1852 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, B. R. Wheeler (age 22) married Martha Salyer (age 18) on November 4, 1880 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Robert Pendleton (age 21) married Cyntha Seagraves (age 21) on January 20, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Joseph Williams (1st marriage, age 28) married Cintha E. Seagraves (2nd marriage, age 26) on March 29, 1888 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, B. R. Wheeler (2nd marriage, age 31) married Martha E. Rice (age 20) on November 6, 1889 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, B. R. Wheeler (farmer, b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 3rd marriage, age 44) married Cynthia Williams (b. Kentucky, parents b. Kentucky, 3rd marriage, age 42) on December 19, 1903 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Benjamin R. Wheeler died February 25, 1941 in Johnson County from heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 13, 1858, his marital status as married, his wife as Cynthia Seagraves, his occupation as retired farmer, his parents as Daniel Wheeler (b. Kentucky) and Mary Salyer (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Ottie F. Williams [Otto F. Williams] of Paintsville, and the burial place as Winifred, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Ben R. Wheeler (age 83), son of the late Daniel Wheeler and Mary Salyer Wheeler, died February 25, 1941 at home in Flat Gap from a stroke, and was buried in Lemaster Cemetery [Rebecca Lemaster Cemetery]. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Roy Wheeler; 2 brothers; and 2 sisters. He was survived by his widow [not named]; 1 son, Elijah Wheeler (of Paris, Illinois); 3 daughters, Mrs. Marion Ross (Flat Gap), Mrs. Otto Williams (Paintsville), and Mrs. Hardy Skaggs (Flat Gap); 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Oscar Williams (Red Bush, Kentucky); 2 brothers, S. S. Wheeler (Flat Gap) and Lewis Wheeler (Beaver, Ohio); and 5 sisters, Mrs. Willie Murray (Fort Collins, Colorado), Mrs. Delma Wheeler (Lucasville, Ohio), Mrs. Leck Williams (Winifred, Kentucky), Mrs. F. M. Bayes (Washington), and Mrs. Sarah Burchett (Tarkiln, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamin R. Wheeler died February 25, 1941 in Johnson County at the age of 82. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Cynthia Sagraves Wheeler died October 9, 1945 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchial pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as June 7, 1861, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Ben R. Wheeler, her parents as Thomas Sagraves (b. Kentucky) and Almeda Evans (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Lillian Williams of Paintsville, and the burial place as Flat Gap.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cynthia Wheeler died October 9, 1945 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 29, 1870), Daniel Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Kentucky, age 33), Mahala (born in Kentucky, age 15), Greenville P. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Benjamin R. (born in Kentucky, age 11), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 9), William F. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Samuel S. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Cynthia J. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Daniel Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Angelina (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Benjamin (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Samuel S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Sintha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dorcas R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Dora E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Benjamin Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, born in September of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in September of 1859 [mistake] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 30), Della (daughter, born in July of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Troy (son, born in June of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Shelvin (son, born in August of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Elzie (son, born in August of 1881 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). They are living next to Benjamin's father and step-mother.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Benjamin R. Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 3rd marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Cyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 3rd marriage, married for 7 year, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 49), Lilian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dessie Williams (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 41 (Flat Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), Ben R. Wheeler 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 61 years old. Also listed are Scyntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 59), and Lillian (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Ben R. Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 71 years old. Also listed are Cyntha E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at 20, age 69), and Lillian (daughter, single, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Ben R. Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 82 years old. Also listed is Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 79).

MARTHA RICE

BEN WHEELER

SHELVAN WHEELER, b. August 28, 1891, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 24, 1950, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) FANNIE CANTRELL, m. (2) MAE JACKSON.

SHELVAN WHEELER, son of MARTHA E. RICE and BENJAMIN R. WHEELER, was born August 28, 1891 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 24, 1950 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wheeler-Osborne Cemetery in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) FANNIE CANTRELL on July 7, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1893. He married (2) MAE JACKSON. She was born about 1908 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Shelvan Wheeler (age 18) married Fannie Cantrill (age 17) July 7, 1910 in Johnson County.

When Shelvan Wheeler's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born August 28, 1891 in Flat Gap, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to "Johnson County Kentucky Cemeteries Volume 1" published by the Johnson County Historical Society,, Shelvie Wheeler was born August 28, 1891, died January 20, 1951, and was buried in Wheeler-Osborne Cemetery in Flat Gap.

According to his death certificate, Shelvian Wheeler died January 24, 1950 in Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, from cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 23, 1893, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Ben R. Wheeler and Martha Rice, the informant as Fred Ross, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Flat Gap.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Marion S. Ross is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Della [Della Wheeler Ross] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 27), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Con J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Walter W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Joseph Ross (father, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, married for 55 years, age 81), Verlina Ross (mother, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 7 are still living, age 74), and Shelvan Wheeler (brother-in-law, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Marion S. Ross is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Della M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 46), Walter W. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Ray R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Howard (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fred (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lexie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Shelvin Wheeler (brother-in-law, married ["D" [divorced] written in first, and then crossed out], farm laborer, born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 38).

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 58-10 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Shelvin Wheeler is listed as the head of the household for house #89, 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 May (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 32), Geraldine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Forest E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), Leathel Osborne (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 12), and Hazel Osborne (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, age 8).

SHELVAN WHEELER

FANNIE CANTRELL

EDNA L. WHEELER, b. May 27, 1914, Johnson County, Kentucky. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna L. Wheeler was born May 27, 1914 in Johnson County to Fannie Cantrell.

SHELVAN WHEELER

MAE JACKSON

GERALDINE WHEELER, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geraldine Wheeler was born in Johnson County to Mae Jackson.
FORREST E. WHEELER, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky. Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Forrest E. Wheeler was born in Johnson County to Mae Jackson.

VIOLA MILLER, daughter of EUGENE B. MILLER and BEULAH PATRICK, was born March 26, 1916 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and died December 26, 2006 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio. She married CYRUS COKE WILLIAMS, son of MARION WILLIAMS and JENNIE VAUGHAN. He was born March 21, 1911, Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 23, 1967 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in John Davis Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cyrus C. Williams was born March 21, 1911 in Johnson County to Jennie Vaughn.

According to her obituary, Viola Miller Williams (age 90), daughter of the late Eugene and Beulah Patrick Miller, was a retired employee of Johnson County Board of Education, and of Redd, Brown, and Williams Insurance Agency. She was born March 26, 1916 in Ivyton, and died December 26, 2006 in Jackson Nursing Home in Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Coke Williams; 1 daughter, Jean Marion Williams; 1 brother, Theodore Miller; and 1 sister, Josephine Kennard. She was survived by 1 son, Harry Davis Williams. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, "Services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. for one of Johnson County�s best-known businessmen, Cyrus Coke Williams, who died Sunday at his home in Paintsville of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Williams, 56, was the co-owner of Redd & Williams Insurance and Real Estate Company, and was a member o the board of directors of the First National Bank of Paintsville. Active in Republican politics, he also had served as an election commissioner and in other political post. He previously had been a partner in the Wells & Williams Insurance Agency selling his interest in that firm in 1954 and forming a new agency with Edd Redd that same year. The company has since grown into one of the major agencies in Eastern Kentucky recently expanding into real estate operations. He had been a director of the First National Bank since 1960. Born March 21, 1911, he was the son of Marion and Jennie Vaughan Williams. A member of the First Methodist Church, he also was a Mason and a member of the Paintsville, Kiwanis Club. His wife, Viola Miller Williams is chief accountant for the Johnson County school system. Survivors include a son, Harry Davis Williams, who is an attorney with a law firm in Pikeville, and a daughter, Jean Marion Williams at home. Also surviving are two brothers, John Fred Williams, a vice president with Ashland Oil & Refining Company, and Dr. J. S Williams, of Nicholasville; and two sisters, Mrs. Cova Bunyard of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Hazel Davis of Paintsville. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, at the First Methodist Church in Paintsville, with Rev. J. H. Burton officiating. Burial followed in the Davis Cemetery in Paintsville." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

VIOLA MILLER

CYRUS WILLIAMS

HARRY DAVIS WILLIAMS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harry D. Williams was born in Johnson County to Viola Miller.
JEAN MARION WILLIAMS, b. September 17, 1954, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 12, 2005, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jean M. Williams was born September 17, 1954 in Johnson County to Viola Miller.
According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jean M. Williams was born September 17, 1954, and died February 12, 2005. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

JOSEPHINE RICE, daughter of MARY JANE FAIRCHILD and DANIEL JACKSON RICE, was born February 2, 1872 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 8, 1944 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married GRANVILLE V. "GREEN" DANIEL, son of ISOM DANIEL and ELEANOR "NELLIE" JAYNE, about 1892. He was born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, died April 6, 1932 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Josephine Rice can be found on page 370 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Granville V. Daniel was the brother of Plymon Daniel, Daniel Jasper Daniel, Emaline Daniel, and Nancy E. Daniel.

According to her death certificate, Josephine Rice Daniels died June 8, 1944 in Prestonsburg Hospital from uterine cancer. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 2, 1872, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Dr. Green V. Daniels, her parents as Daniel J. Rice (b. Kentucky) and Mary Jane Fairchild (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. Virgil Daniel of Paintsville, and the burial place as Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville.

According to her obituary, Josephine Rice Daniel (age 72), daughter of the late D. J. and Mary Fairchild Rice, was a resident of Jennies Creek at the time of her death. She was born in Denver, died June 8, 1944 in Prestonsburg Hospital after a lingering illness, and was buried next to her husband in Mayo Cemetery in Paintsville. After her husband died in 1932, she moved from Paintsville to Jennies Creek to make her home with her sister, Miss Stella Rice. She was survived by 1 son, J. Virgil Daniel (of Balboa, Panama); 1 brother, John Rice (Hager Hill); and 2 sisters, Stella Rice and Mrs. Cynthia Miller (Ivyton, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Josephine Daniels died June 8, 1944 in Floyd County at the age of 72. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary in the Big Sandy News on April 15, 1932, Dr. Granville V. Daniel (age 66), a prominent Paintsville physician, and a resident of Denver, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He died at the Stephenson Hospital in Ashland on April 6, 1932 and was buried in Paintsville Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Josephine Rice Daniel; 1 son, Virgil Daniel (of Chicago); 2 brothers, D. J. Daniel (Ashland) and Dave Daniel (Kerz, Kentucky); 1 sister, Mrs. Polly Murray (Kerz); and 1 grandson (Chicago).

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 27, 1870), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Ellen (born in Kentucky, age 45), Plymon (born in Kentucky, age 23), Daniel J. (born in Kentucky, age 21), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 17), Emeline (born in Kentucky, age 15), Nancy E. (born in Kentucky, age 13), Isom P. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), David J. (twin, born in Kentucky, age 11), James M. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Greenville (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Corda A. (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 11 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Isom Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Nelly (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 55), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Greenville (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Cordia A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Green V. Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a physician, born in January of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 28), Virgil J. (son, born in November of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Troy Castle (boarder, in school, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Harmon Daniel (boarder, single, in school, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 64 (Paintsville Ward 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), G. V. Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a physician with a private practice, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, public school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 38), J. Virgil (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Ida Vanhoose (servant, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Green Daniel is listed as the head of the household for house #43, he's a medical physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 47), and Virgil (son, single, locomotive engineer, born in Kentucky, age 23).

On page 44 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Green Daniels is listed as the head of the household for house #453, he's a doctor of medicine, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 58), and Mildred Rice (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), Stella Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #116, she's not working, divorced, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 4 years of high school, and she's 60 years old. Also listed are Josephine Daniel (sister, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 68), Jay V. Daniel (nephew, separated, farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Boyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 43), and J. Richard Daniel (great-nephew, born in Pennsylvania, he was living in rural Boyd County in 1935, age 10).

JOSEPHINE RICE

GREEN DANIEL

J. VIRGIL DANIEL, b. November 1896, Kentucky, m. (unknown).

SHELLIE CONLEY, daughter of WALLACE B. CONLEY and AMANDA REED, was born May 30, 1887 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 17, 1921 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married SOLOMON SAYLOR, son of BENJAMIN DANIEL SAYLOR and NANCY J. PACE, January 20, 1909 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He was born April 22, 1884 in Kentucky, died May 19, 1933 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Ballot, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 150 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Solomon Saylor was the brother of Sarah Elizabeth Saylor.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Shellie Conley married Sol Salyer on January 20, 1909 in Magoffin County. The witnesses were Myrtie Salyer and Luly Blair, and the minister was J. H. Howard.

When Sol Saylor'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 Ballett, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Shellie Saylor of Ballett, and that he was born April 22, 1884. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to her death certificate, Shellie Saylor died November 17, 1921 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, from colitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as May 30, 1887, her marital status as married, her parents as W. B. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Manda Reed (b. Kentucky), the informant as Elija Saylor of Ballot, Kentucky, and the burial place as Rice graveyard in Ballot.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Shellie Sayler died November 17, 1921 in Magoffin County at the age of 34.

According to his death certificate, Sol Saylor died May 19, 1933 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, His birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as 59, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Lige Saylor (b. Kentucky) and Nancy Saylor (b. Kentucky), the informant as Kenis Francis of Riceville, and the burial place as Ballot, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sol Saylor died May 19, 1933 in Johnson County at the age of 59.

On page 54 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 27, 1900), Benjamin Saylor is listed as the head of the household for house #466, he's a farmer, born in January of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in October of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 27 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, age 45), Solomon (son, born in April of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Benny (son, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Elijah (son, born in November of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Lou (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Cora (daughter, born in November of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), John (son, born in December of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Hiram (son, born in October of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1910), Soll Saloier is listed as the head of the household for house #60, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Shellie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), and Jimie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 71 (State Road) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 20 & 21, 1920), Solomon Sallor is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Shellie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Leslie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Serena [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Harson (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Sol Sayler is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Serena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Harrison (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nancy Sayler (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 74), and John (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29).

SHELLIE CONLEY

SOL SAYLOR

LESLIE SAYLOR, b. November 29, 1909, Kentucky, d. December 13, 1987, Bellafontaine, Logan County, Ohio, m. CLARA ESTA "ESTA" WILLIAMS.
JESSIE M. SAYLOR, b. July 3, 1912, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jessie M. Saylor was born July 3, 1912 in Johnson County to Shella Conley.
According to his death certificate, Jessie Saylor died October 31, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, from chronic diarrhea. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 3, 1912, his parents as Solomon Saylor (b. Kentucky) and Shellie Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as F. M. Witten of Oil Springs, Kentucky, and the burial place as Willim Rice Graveyard.
SERENA SAYLOR, b. 1916, Kentucky.
HARRISON SAYLOR, b. February 20, 1919, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 9, 2007, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Burning Fork, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MODIE FLETCHER.
Notes: According to his obituary, Harrison Saylor (age 83), son of the late Sol Saylor and Shellie Conley, was a farmer, and was a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born February 20, 1919 in Johnson County, died March 9, 2007 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Williams Cemetery in Burning Fork. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was survived by his wife, Modie Fletcher Saylor (of Paintsville); 4 sons, Sials Saylor, Dallas Saylor, and Ray Saylor (all of Salyersville), and Ralph Saylor (Adrian, Michigan); 8 daughters, Christine Saylor, Evelyn Hicks, Genevieve Hackworth, Bonnie Howard, Thelma Gasparac, Janet Perkins, and Lisa Wallen (all of Salyersville), and Elma Jackson (Paintsville); 39 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

HARMON D. RICE, son of JOHN C. RICE and MARY MAGDALINE SPEARS, was born February 21, 1909 in Kentucky, and died in August of 1978 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. He married MAHALA JANE BLAIR, daughter of JILSON PATRICK "PATRICK" BLAIR and MARTHA JANE CONLEY, about 1928. She was born June 17, 1906 in Kentucky, and died in January of 1987 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harmon Rice was born February 21, 1909, and died in August of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mahala Rice was born June 17, 1906, and died in January of 1987. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

On page 38 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23 & 24, 1930), Harmon D. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #357, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Mahala J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23). Harmon's parents are in house #348.

On page 33 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1940), Harmon Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #293, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Johnson County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 33), Viola R. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Paul C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Bethel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Goldie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Harmon's parents are in house #295.

HARMON RICE

MAHALA BLAIR

VIOLA R. RICE, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Viola R. Rice was born in Johnson County to Mahala Blair.
PAUL C. RICE, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul C. Rice was born in Johnson County to Mahala Blair.
BETHEL E. RICE, b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bethel A. Rice was born in Johnson County to Mahala Blair.
GOLDIE M. RICE, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Goldie M. Rice was born in Johnson County to Mahala Blair.
JOSEPH E. RICE, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joseph E. Rice was born in Johnson County to Mahala Blair.

GERMAN W. RICE, son of MARTHA E. FAIRCHILD and WILEY RICE, was born December 20, 1863 in Kentucky, died March 4, 1952 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Rice Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) MARY ANN ADAMS, daughter of JOHN ADAMS and BETHANY RISNER, December 20, 1889 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. She was born January 17, 1860 in Kentucky, died November 13, 1904, and is buried in Rice Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) MILLIE FLETCHER, daughter of SMITH FLETCHER and MELVINA MONTGOMERY, about 1890. She was born February 6, 1885 in Magoffin County, died November 4, 1960 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on German Rice can be found on page 370 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to "Johnson County Kentucky Cemeteries Volume 2" published by the Johnson County Historical Society,, German W. Rice was born December 20, 1863, died March 4, 1952, and was buried in Rice Cemetery at Asa Creek in Leander, Johnson County, his 1st wife Mary A. Rice was born January 17, 1860, died November 13, 1904, and was buried in the same cemetery, and their daughter, Clora, was born February 19, 1894, died January 2, 1916, and was also buried in the same cemetery.

Mary A. Adams was the sister of Greenville Adams, William Adams, and Sarah Adams.

According to Kentucky marriage records, John Adams (b. Floyd County, age 20) married Bethany Risner (b. Floyd County, age 17) on April 3, 1856 in Floyd County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, German W. Rice married Mary A. Adams on December 20, 1889 in Magoffin County at the home of Bethany Adams. The witnesses were Sherman Rice and Ellen Fletcher, and the minister was R. M. Miller.

According to his death certificate, German W. Rice died March 4, 1952 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, from pneumonia and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 20, 1863, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Wiley Rice and Martha Fairchild, the informant as Oscar Rice, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Leander.

According to his obituary, German Rice (age 88), son of Wiley and Martha Rice, was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Leander. He died March 4, 1952 after a 10 day illness, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Millie Fletcher Rice; 1 son, Oscar Rice (of Louisa); 1 sister, Mrs. Minta Rice (Leander); 2 grandsons; and 1 granddaughter. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, German W. Rice died March 4, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 88. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Millie Fletcher Rice (age 75), daughter of Smith and Melvina Montgomery Fletcher, lived in Leander, Kentucky, for 53 years before moving to Louisa 1 year prior to her death. She was born February 6, 1885 in Magoffin County, died November 4, 1960 in Louisa General Hospital following an illness of 2 years, and was buried in the family cemetery in Ivyton. She was preceded in death by her husband, German Rice, on March 4, 1952. She was survived by 1 step-son, Oscar Rice (of Louisa); 2 brothers, Lacy Fletcher (Riceville) and Callie Fletcher (Rising Sun, Indiana); 2 sisters, Mrs. Julie Adams (Salyersville) and Miss June Fletcher (Portsmouth, Ohio); and 3 step-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Millie Rice died November 4, 1960 in Lawrence County at the age of 75. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1860 census for Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1860), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #24, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Bethany (cook, born in Kentucky, age 20), Nancy Jane (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Maryan (female, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 5 of the 1870 census for Precinct 5 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated July 13, 1870), John Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Beththana (born in Kentucky, age 30), Nancy J. (born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary A. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Greenvill (born in Kentucky, age 6), Elizabeth (born in Ohio, age 4), and Atlanta (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 22 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), German Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #185, he's a farmer, born in December of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in January of 1860 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 40), Oscar (son, born in September of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Clora (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to German's parents.

On page 36 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Smith Fletcher is listed as the head of the household for house #315, he's a farmer, born in June of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mellvina (wife, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 31), Milla (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Julia (daughter, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Ida (daughter, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Lacey (son, born in March of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), and Calloway (son, born in April of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), German W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Millie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 25), Oscar (son, school teacher, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Clora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16). They are living next to German's parents.

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 8 & 9, 1920), German W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed is Millie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34). They are still living next to German's parents.

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), German W. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 26, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Millie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 45).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), German Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #114, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 76 years old. Also listed is Millie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 56).

GERMAN RICE

MARY ADAMS

OSCAR RICE, b. September 19, 1890, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 5, 1974, West Virginia, m. PRUDENCE RICE.
CLORA RICE, b. February 19, 1894, Kentucky, d. January 2, 1916, buried at Asa Creek, Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to her death certificate, Chlora Rice died January 2, 1916 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, from septicemia caused by an accidental burning. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as February 19, 1894, her marital status as single, her parents as German W. Rice (b. Kentucky) and Mary Adams (b. Kentucky) the informant as German Rice of Denver, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wiley Rice Cemetery.
According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Chlora Rice died January 2, 1916 in Johnson County at the age of 21.

OSCAR P. RICE, son of GERMAN W. RICE and MARY ANN ADAMS, was born September 19, 1890 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died June 5, 1974 in West Virginia. He married PRUDENCE RICE, daughter of SHERMAN RICE and EMELINE "EMMA" PRICE. She was born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, and died July 10, 1983 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Emeline Price was the sister of Sarah F. Price, Winfield Scott Price, and Nora Lee Price.

Sherman Rice was the brother of Andrew Jackson Rice, and the half-brother of Harrison Rice, Wiley Rice, and Catharine Rice.

Wiley Rice was Oscar Rice's grandfather.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Sherman Rice (age 21) married Emeline Price (age 20) on June 22, 1889 in Johnson County.

According to his obituary on March 6, 1947, "Sherman Rice, 79, Swamp Branch, KY., died at his home at 4:30, Saturday afternoon after an extended illness. Mr. Rice a retired farmer and merchant was born June 28, 1867, in Johnson Co., a son of Martin R. and Mary Hannah Rice. He was a member of the Paintsville Masonic Lodge No. 381 and was a recently awarded the twenty-five year pin. The farm on which Mr. Rice has spent his entire lifetime is a part of the original farm homesteaded by his pioneer grandfather, John R. Rice, in 1815. In his early life he was quite active in the livestock business, timbering, wholesale and mercantile business. He was also interested in mineral developments in this section. In later years he operated a general store, in addition to actively managing the farm until the last few years of his life. His health had been failing for several years and in June 1945, he underwent a major operation. A second operation was performed in September 1946, from which he never fully recovered. He was interested in all civic activities and lent his aid to any worthwhile project in the community. He was a trusted friend and neighbor and was admired and respected by all who knew him. He had accepted the Lord as his own person savior which helped to sustain and strengthen him during the last months of his illness. Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Emma Price; seven daughters, Mrs. Oscar Rice, Louisa, Katheryn Rice, at home; Mrs. Sherwood K. Fidler, Detroit, MI.; Mrs. James Lloyd Wilkins, Mt. Hope, WV., Mrs. Walter Maurice Baker, Lexington; Mrs. Wallis M. Bailey, Lexington; Mrs. Walter H. Meek, Paintsville; one son, Sherman Rice, Jr. at home and thirteen grandchildren. Sherman Rice spent his entire life on the farm on which he was born. He was loved and cherished by all his family and was a true friend and neighbor in his community and was admired and respected by all who knew him." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary on May 10, 1951, "Mrs. Emeline Price Rice, 82, died at her home at Swamp Branch, Ky., at 3:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 1951, after an illness of five years. The daughter of the late Hamilton and Evelyn Salyer Price, she was born at Oil Springs, Ky., October 7, 1868. She was a member of the United Baptist Church for seventy years, having been converted at the age of twelve. She was the widow of Sherman Rice, Sr., prominent resident of the county, who preceded her in death March 1, 1947. Also preceding her in death was one son Earl, who died 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Rice spent the fifty-nine years of their married life on a part of the original farm homesteaded by Mr. Rice's pioneer grandfather, John R. Rice, in 1815. Mrs. Rice was a devout Christian, homemaker, mother, and good neighbor. She lived a happy and useful life filled with a high purpose. Her main interest was the welfare of her family. Friends and strangers alike were always given a warm welcome when they visited her home. Kindness ruled her heart and words of encouragement and inspiration flowed from her life into lives of others. Surviving are eight children, seven daughters, Miss Kathryn Rice, Swamp Branch, Mrs. Maurice Backer, and Mrs. Wallis Bailey, both of Lexington, Mrs. Oscar Rice, Louisa, Mrs. S. K. Fiddler, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. J. L. Wilkins, Mt. Hope, W. Va., Mrs. Walter Meek, city; one son Sherman Rice, Jr., Swamp Branch. Surviving also are two sisters, Mrs. William Preston of this city and Mrs. David Rice of Swamp Branch. Also surviving are fourteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted from the home at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 6, by Rev. Lewis Lynch. Burial was in the family cemetery at Swamp Branch under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Oscar Rice's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he was single, and that he was born September 19, 1890 in Denver, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and dark brown hair.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oscar Rice died June 5, 1974 in West Virginia at the age of 83. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Prudence Rice died July 10, 1983 in Lawrence County at the age of 92. She was living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), Sherman Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's a farmer, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in North Carolina, married for 11 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 31), Prudence (daughter, born in April of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Kate (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Earl (son, born in May of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Myrtle (daughter, born in November of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), Lucy (daughter, born in September of 1899 in Kentucky, age 7), Ada Cunningham (single, cook for a private family, born in September of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), and John Spears (hired man, married, farm laborer, born in May of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 51).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 72 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Sherman Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 42), Prudence (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Kate (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Gladdes (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 36 of the 1920 census for District 109 (Pikeville) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 23, 1920), Oscar P. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #354, he's a Pike County demonstrator, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Prudence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), and Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Oscar P. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a wholesale grocery clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Prudence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 27, age 38), Edna E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Edwin D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 64-19 (Louisa) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Oscar Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a railway clerk, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of college, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Prudence (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 48), Edna (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 21), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 15).

OSCAR RICE

PRUDENCE RICE

EDNA EARLE RICE, b. June 29, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased), m. (unknown first name) MAYS.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna Earle Rice was born June 29, 1918 in Johnson County to Prudence Rice.
MARVIN RICE, b. August 26, 1922, Johnson County, Kentucky (deceased).
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin Rice was born August 26, 1922 in Johnson County to Prudence Rice.
EDWIN D. RICE, b. February 2, 1925, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 15, 2007, buried in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ANN S. STEPHENSON.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edwin D. Rice was born February 2, 1925 in Johnson County to Prudence Rice.
According to his obituary on June 17, 2007, "Hon. Edwin D. Rice, 82, passed comfortably in his home June 15, 2007, following an extended illness under the outstanding care of Community Hospice. He was born Feb. 2, 1925, at his family home in West Van Lear, Ky., to Oscar and Prudence Rice. A long time resident of Johnson and Lawrence counties, Judge Rice relocated to Ashland to practice law in 1962. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Stephenson Rice; a brother, Marvin Rice; and a sister, Edna Earle Mays. He attended Morehead State College before the beginning of World War II and at the completion of his military service, graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Law. As a young attorney in Lawrence County, Ky., he served in several city and county positions until he relocated to Ashland to practice. Judge Rice was elected to the newly formed District Court system in its first year of existence and served the Boyd County court for 21 years, acting as Chief Regional Judge for that duration, holding court in almost every county in the district during his tenure on the bench. Prior to his service to the Commonwealth, Judge Rice was a practicing attorney in the Ashland area and was influential in numerous civic and community events. As owner of Buena-Vista farm in the 1970s, Judge and Mrs. Rice opened their home to youth from all over the area and exposed them to horses and horse care that led to many fine horsemanship careers for some. Hundreds of students, youth to adult, passed through the horsemanship program and have remained in contact with the family over the years. Judge Rice was a member of the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II, taking training on the legendary Boeing B-17 bomber and was selected to serve as radio navigator on the highly classified Boeing B-29 Superfortress, which he flew until the end of the war in 1945. Although he and his crews did not see overseas service, they were selected to demonstrate the Superfortress to the public at air shows and other events to show the public how their war funds were being spent. While serving in the Air Corp., he was able to use some of his favorite talents as a musician, playing string bass and coronet with military units where he was stationed, as well as sessions with some of the great dance bands of the era. He remained an advocate of great music and was an avid flight enthusiast for the remainder of his days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann S. Rice, who was survived by her sister, Jean Modlin, brother-in-law, Philip Modlin; and brother, William Paul Stephenson and his wife Sherry Stephenson. He is survived by three children, Barbara Rice of Ashland, James E. Rice and his wife Dana and daughter Julianna of Lloyd, and Paul Rice and his wife Cathy and daughters Elizabeth and Mary of Grayson; cousins, Vicki Brightwell and Emeline Mayhew, both of Louisville, and Mrs. Evelyn Strobe of Columbus, Ohio; an aunt, Mrs. Ruth Meeks of Paintsville; and beloved friends, Joan and Anthony Arnett and family of Grayson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101, or the Kentucky Christian University School of Music, 100 Academic Parkway, Grayson, KY 41143. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Steen Funeral Home- Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland with Suffragen Bishop Elzy Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park with a military service to be performed by American Legion, Kenova Post No. 93. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

MARTIN LUTHER WATKINS, son of MARIETTA RICE and JOHN WALTER WATKINS, was born July 23, 1885 in Kentucky, and died in June of 1964 in Oklahoma. He married EMILY "EMMA" HITCHCOCK, daughter of DANIEL S. HITCHCOCK and SAMANTHA JOSEPHINE ADAMS, about 1909. She was born in April of 1885 in Kentucky.

Notes: When Martin Luther Watkins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Caddo County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Fort Cobb, Caddo County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Emma Watkins of Fort Cobb, and that he was born July 23, 1884. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Martin Watkins was born July 23, 1885, and died in June of 1964. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in California, and his last place of residence was in Oklahoma.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 58 (Doyle) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 20, 1910), Luther Watkins is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 1 year, age 24).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 54 (Fort Cobb) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (date January 8, 1920), Luther Watkins is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Charles (son, born in Oklahoma, age 9), Marie (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 7), Walter (son, born in Oklahoma, age 6), James (son, born in Oklahoma, age 5 years 1 month), Hazel (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 4 years 2 months), and Paul (son, born in Oklahoma, age 2 years 2 months).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 8-43 (North Cement) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 9, 1930), Martin Watkins is listed as the head of the household for family #82, he's a farmer, born in Johnson County, Kentucky, parents born in Johnson County, Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Johnson County, Kentucky, parents born in Johnson County, Kentucky, first married at 25, age 44), Charlie (son, born in Caddo County, Oklahoma, age 19), Marie (daughter, born in Caddo County, Oklahoma, age 18), Walter (son, born in Caddo County, Oklahoma, age 17), Jim (son, born in Caddo County, Oklahoma, age 15), and Paul (son, born in Caddo County, Oklahoma, age 12).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 8-40 (Delaware) in Caddo County, Oklahoma (dated April 9, 1940), Martin L. Wakins [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #91, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Caddo County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 3rd grade education, age 54), and Paul (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 22).

MARTIN WATKINS

EMMA HITCHCOCK

CHARLES WATKINS, b. 1911, Oklahoma.
MARIE WATKINS, b. 1912, Oklahoma.
WALTER WATKINS, b. 1913, Oklahoma.
JAMES WATKINS, b. 1914, Oklahoma.
HAZEL WATKINS, b. 1915, Oklahoma.
PAUL WATKINS, b. 1917, Oklahoma.

EUNICE "EUNIE" WATKINS, daughter of MARIETTA RICE and JOHN WALTER WATKINS, was born October 24, 1891 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 10, 1968 in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Leander, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married JESSIE BLAIR, son of JAMES F. BLAIR and ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK, August 20, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 3, 1888 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 13, 1944 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage records Jesse Blair (age 25) married Una Watkins (age 21) on August 20, 1913 in Johnson County.

When Jesse Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer, that he had a wife and one child, that he had weak legs, and that he was born July 3, 1888 in Denver, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Eunie Watkins Blair (age 77), daughter of the late John Walter and Mary Rice Watkins, was born October 24, 1891 in Johnson County, died December 10, 1968 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery in Leander. She was survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Cecil Blair (of Leander), Mrs. Vencil Conley (Hillsboro, Ohio), and Mrs. Floyd Long (Columbus, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Mae Picklesimer (Denver, Kentucky); and 19 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eunie Blair was born October 24, 1891, and died December 15, 1968. 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, Eunie Blair died December 10, 1968 in Johnson County at the age of 77.

According to his death certificate, Jessie Blair died February 13, 1944 in Denver from some kind of poisoning. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as July 3, 1889, his wife as Eunice Watkins, his parents as James F. Blair (b. Johnson County) and Elizabeth Hitchcock (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Crate Blair of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Jessie Blair (age 55), son of James F. and Elizabeth Hitchcock Blair, died February 12, 1944 at home in Denver, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery near his home. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Watkins Blair, whom he married in 1913; 1 son, Wiley Blair; 3 daughters, Mrs. Alka Long, Mrs. Marie Conley, and Annie Blair; 2 brothers, Andy Blair and Crate Blair; and 1 sister, Mrs. Sarah Blair. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jessie Blair died February 13, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 55. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 38 (Jennies Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Jesse Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Eunie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Alka Watkins (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On pages 27 & 28 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Jesse Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Eunice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 39), Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Wiley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Armina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 36 of the 1940 census for District 58-8 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Jesse Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #298, 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 52 years old. Also listed are Euna (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 49), and Elizebeth Blair (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 74).

EUNIE WATKINS

ALKA WATKINS, b. May 17, 1907, Kentucky, d. July 9, 1993, Pickaway County, Ohio, m. FLOYD LONG.

EUNIE WATKINS

JESSIE BLAIR

MARIE BLAIR, b. February 24, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. VENCIL CONLEY.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marie Blair was born February 24, 1915 in Johnson County to Una Watkins.
WILEY BLAIR, b. February 12, 1918, Johnson County, Kentucky.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wiley Blair was born February 12, 1918 in Johnson County to Una Watkins.
ARMINA BLAIR, b. 1924, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CECIL BLAIR.
Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Armina Blair was born in Johnson County to Eunia Watkins.