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JOE PETERS, son of CYNTHIA HILL and ROBERT PETERS, was born February 27, 1906 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died April 6, 1987 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He married GOLDIE MOORE, daughter of GEORGE W. MOORE and AMANDA J. O'BRYAN. She was born December 6, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 6, 1995 in Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, George Moore (age 20) married Amanda J. O'Bryan (age 18) on September 14, 1909 in Johnson County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joe Peters was born February 27, 1906, and died in April of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Joe Peters was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died April 6, 1987 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 81. He was divorced at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Goldie Peters was born December 6, 1910, and died August 6, 1995. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Goldie Moore Peters was born December 6, 1910 in Kentucky, and died August 6, 1995 at home in Pike County at the age of 84. Her father's surname is listed as Moore, her mother's maiden name as Obrian, and she was divorced at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 42 (Low Gap) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 28 & 29, 1920), George W. Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #223, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Amanda J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ola (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Londa (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Alfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Ollie C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Elijah H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), Joe Peters is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Goldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), and Cynthie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months). They are living next to Goldie's father and step-mother.

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 58-12 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Joe Peters is listed as the head of the household for house #119, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 2nd grade education, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Golda (wife, born in Kentucky, 4th grade education, age 29), Cynthia Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Dexter I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), George Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Minnie Delcine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of JOE PETERS and GOLDIE MOORE are:

    1. CYNTHIA JANE PETERS, b. May 23, 1928, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1993, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) EARWOOD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Synthia J. Peters was born May 23, 1928 in Morgan County to Goldie Moore.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cynthia J. Earwood was born May 23, 1928, and died July 22, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in South Shore, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Cynthia J. Earwood died July 15, 1993 in West Virginia at the age of 65. She was living in Greenup County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.
    2. DEXTER IZANE "IZANE" PETERS, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SHOWALTER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Izane D. Peters was born in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
    3. GEORGE ROBERT PETERS, b. 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 2007, Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, m. BETTY E. CRIDER, September 15, 1957. She d. April 20, 1996.
      Notes: According to his obituary, George Robert Peters (age 72), son of the late Joe and Goldie Peters, was a resident of Waverly, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, and died November 12, 2007. He married Betty E. Crider on September 15, 1957, and she preceded him in death on April 20, 1996. He was also preceded in death by 4 sisters, Jane Earwood, Irene Ruggles, Violet Peters, and Linda Peters. He was survived by 2 sons, Gerald Peters (of Rarden) and Roger (Denise) Peters (Waverly); 4 daughters, Janice (Everett) Neal (Mount Vernon), Fonda (Glen) Marrcinko (Waverly), Evazinnia (Greg) Ray (Waverly), and Lavinia Peters (and fiance Douglas Cook) (Beaver, Ohio); 1 brother, Michael Peters (Piketon); 4 sisters, Izane Showalter (Reynoldsburg), Minnie Gordon (Kentucky), Genora Napier (Lancaster), and Glenda Fyffe (Piketon); 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. MINNIE DELCINE PETERS, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GORDON.
    5. JULIA IRENE PETERS, b. April 2, 1941, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 2003, Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio, m. (unknown first name) RUGGLES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Julia I. Peters was born April 2, 1941 in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia I. Ruggles was born April 2, 1941, and died September 14, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Grove City, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Julia Irene Peters Ruggles was born April 2, 1941, died September 14, 2003 in a private residence in Grove City, Franklin County at the age of 62. Her father's surname is listed as Peters, her mother's maiden name as Moore, and she was married at the time of her death.
    6. GENORA ADINE PETERS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) NAPIER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Genora Adine Peters was born in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
    7. VIOLET VALMARR PETERS, b. October 3, 1944, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 2, 1944, Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Violet V. Peters was born October 3, 1944 in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
      According to her death certificate, Violet Valmarr Peters died December 2, 1944 in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Probably Cerebral anomalies" due to "Congenital Malformation." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Win, her birth date as October 3, 1944, her parents as Joe Peters (b. Morgan County) and Goldie Moore (b. Johnson County), the informant as Goldie Peters of Win, and the burial place as Win.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Violet V. Peters died December 2, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of less than a year. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.
    8. GLENDA S. PETERS, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) FYFFE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glenda S. Peters was born in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
    9. LINDA LOU PETERS, b. Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Win, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Glenda and Linda Peters were twins.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda L. Peters was born in Johnson County to Goldie Moore.
      According to her death certificate, Linda Lou Peters died in Paintsville Clinic in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from unknown causes after being born 1 month prematurely and living for 1 day. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Joe Peters (b. Morgan County) and Golda Moore (b. Floyd County), and the burial place as Win, Kentucky.
    10. MICHAEL PETERS.






ALKA FAIRCHILD, daughter of PEARLIE "SIS" COLLINS and JOHN M. FAIRCHILD, was born November 26, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 1, 2000 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fairchild Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married HERMAN RATLIFF, son of HENRY RATLIFF and SUSAN VANHOOSE. He was born November 13, 1905 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 7, 1966 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Fairchild Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her obituary, Alka Fairchild Ratliff (age 94), daughter of the late John and Pearlie Collins Fairchild, was born November 26, 1905 in Johnson County, died March 1, 2000 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Fairchild Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Ratliff. She was survived by 3 sons, Willie Ratliff (Staffordsville), Herman Ratliff Jr., (Staffordsville), and Clarence Ratliff (Wyandotte, Michigan); 3 daughters, Bonnie Jean Ratliff (Paintsville), Betty Stallard (Coeburn, Virginia), and Barbara Sue Moore (Portsmouth, Virginia); 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Herman Ratliff (age 60), son of the late Henry and Susie Vanhoose Ratliff, was a resident of Staffordsville, a lifelong resident of Johnson County, and a miner. He was born November 13, 1905, died March 7, 1966 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Fairchild Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Alka Fairchilds Ratliff; 3 sons, Clarence Ratliff (of Wyandotte, Michigan), Willie Marion Ratliff (Staffordsville), and Harman Ray Ratliff (Staffordsville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Cline Stallard (Coburn, West Virginia), Mrs. Charles Moore (Portsmouth, Virginia), and Mrs. Bonnie Jean Ratliff (Wyandotte, Michigan); and 9 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of ALKA FAIRCHILD and HERMAN RATLIFF are:

    1. BETTY JUNE RATLIFF, m. WILLIAM KLINE STALLARD.
    2. HERMAN RAY RATLIFF.
    3. WILLIE RATLIFF.
    4. CLARENCE RATLIFF.

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






RUSHIE FAIRCHILD, daughter of VIRGIL FAIRCHILD and ROSA FAIRCHILD, was born about 1929 in Kentucky. She married (1) JACK HANNAH. She married (2) WAYNE BLAIR, son of ALBERT BLAIR and FLORA RATLIFF. He was born November 19, 1919.

    The child of RUSHIE FAIRCHILD and JACK HANNAH is:

    1. JACK HANNAH JR.

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






FRANKLIN PIERCE "FRANK" CONLEY, son of HIRAM E. CONLEY and CLARINDA RICE, was born December 22, 1854 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 16, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (1) (unknown first name) RATLIFF. He married (2) MARY DIXON, daughter of HENRY F. DIXON and JANE STAFFORD, November 17, 1890 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born in April of 1865 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 291 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on pages 460 & 485 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall. In that book it says that Frank P. Conley married Mary Dixon, daughter of Henry Dixon. Their children were Eugene Conley (married Mabel Rice) and Lillie "Shug" Conley (married Clyde Hazelett). It also says "Frank Conley married Ratliff, second Mary Dixon. Mr. Conley has been dead for several years. He lived on Henclip Branch near Paintsville."

Mary Dixon was the sister of John Dixon and Peter C. Dixon.

Jane Stafford's maiden name was confirmed by finding the birth records of 3 of her children, Benjamin F. Dixon (1855), Mirza Dixon (1859), and Peter C. Dixon (1878).

Franklin Pierce Conley was a teacher, a Johnson County Deputy Sheriff, and a lawyer, becoming County Attorney of Johnson County from 1890 to 1898.

According to Kentucky birth records, Benjamin F. Dixon was born November 25, 1855 in Johnson County to Henry F. Dixon and Jane Stafford, Mirza Dixon was born in June of 1859 in Johnson County to Henry F. Dixon and Jane Stafford, and Peter C. Dixon was born August 8, 1878 in Johnson County to H. F. Dixon (b. Kentucky) and Jane Stafford (b. Kentucky).

According to Kentucky birth records, Franklin P. Conly was born December 22, 1854 in Johnson County to Hiram E. Conly and Clairinda Rice.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, F. P. Conley (County Attorney, 2nd marriage, age 35) married Mary Dixon (age 25) on November 17, 1890 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Frank P. Conley died March 16, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as December 26, 1855, his marital status as married, his parents as H. E. Conley (b. Johnson County) and Clerinda Rice (b. Johnson County), the informant as F. M. Bayes of Paintsville, and the burial place as "On the home place."

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank P. Conley died March 16, 1911 in Johnson County at the age of 55.

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1870), Henry F. Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Jane (born in Kentucky, age 37), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 16), Ben F. (born in Kentucky, age 14), George W. (born in Kentucky, age 8), Mirza (born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Henry F. Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #311, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio, age 48), Mirza (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Malissa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Peter C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 37 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), F. P. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a lawyer, born in December of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in April of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 35), Lille (daughter, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Eugene (son, born in November of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Frank P. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 45), Lilly M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Eugene F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of FRANK CONLEY and MARY DIXON are:

    1. LILLIAN CONLEY, b. November 19, 1893, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 12, 1983, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLYDE PRENTICE HAYSLETTE.
    2. EUGENE FIELD CONLEY, b. November 11, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 10, 1981, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MABEL RICE.






LILLIAN CONLEY, daughter of FRANKLIN PIERCE "FRANK" CONLEY and MARY DIXON, was born November 19, 1893 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 12, 1983 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in J. B. Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married CLYDE PRENTICE HAYSLETTE, son of WILLIAM J. HAZELLETT and AMANDA "MANDY" PATRICK, December 11, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born January 31, 1884 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 9, 1946 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in J. B. Wells Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 292 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, William Hazelett married Amanda "Mandy" Patrick on June 2, 1883 in Magoffin County at the home of Ian Flint. The witnesses were Manford Richey and Martin McNew, and the minister was G. W. Bailey.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Clyde Hazelett (parents b. Magoffin County, age 29) married Lillian Barber Conley (parents b. Johnson County, age 20) on December 11, 1913 in Johnson County.

When Clyde Hayslette's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Paintsville, that his closest relative was Lillie Hayslette of Paintsville, and that he was born January 31, 1884. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes, black hair, and he had lost his left leg.

According to her obituary, Lillian Conley Hayslett (age 89), daughter of Frank P. and Mary Dixon Conley and a resident of Paintsville, was born November 19, 1893 in Johnson County, died August 12, 1983 in Mountain Manor Nursing Home in Pikeville after and extended illness, and was buried in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hayslett. She was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. Amanda Morgan (of Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lilian Hayslette was born November 19, 1983, and died in August of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1952 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillian Hayslett died August 12, 1983 in Pike County at the age of 89. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Clyde Prentice Hayslette died October 9, 1946 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion and artereosclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 31, 1884, his marital status as married, his wife as Lillian Hayslette (age 52), his occupation as barber, his parents as William Hayslette (b. Kentucky) and Amanda Patrick (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lillian Hayslette of Paintsville, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to his obituary, Clyde Hayslette (age 62), son of William and Amanda Patrick Hayslette, moved to Paintsville in 1913 and worked as a barber there until his death. He was born January 31, 1884 in Magoffin County, and died at home in Paintsville on October 9, 1946. He was survived by his wife, Lillian Conley Hayslette, whom he married on December 11, 1913; 1 daughter, Mrs. Mary Amanda Morgan (of Paintsville); 1 brother, Clifton Hayslette (Ashland); and 1 sister, Mrs. John Huff (Catlettsburg). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Clyde P. Hayslette died October 9, 1946 in Johnson County at the age of 62. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Preston Hazellett is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a teamster, born in April of 1843 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 0 years, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Elizie (wife, born in February of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 24), Clide (grandson, born in January of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Dora Sublett (step-daughter, born in September of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), William J. Hazellett is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a day laborer, born in March of 1872 [mistake] in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (wife, born in November of 1855 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 44), Clifton (son, born in June of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Mary M. (daughter, born in January of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Opal (daughter, born in April of 1900 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John Hazelett is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a huxter [huckster], born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Adelia [Ardelia] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 37), Thomas (son, single, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 22), Julia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Warwick (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Clyde Hazelett (nephew, single, barber in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 30 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Clyde Hayslett is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a barber in his own shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 31 of the 1930 census for District 58-1 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Clyde Hayslett is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a barber, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 29, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), and Mary M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 58-1B (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Clyde P. Hayslette is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a barbar in his own shop, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, beauty operator in a beauty shop, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46), and Mary A. (daughter, single, stenographer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, 1 year of college, age 25).

    The child of LILLIAN CONLEY and CLYDE HAYSLETTE is:

    1. MARY AMANDA "AMANDA" HAYSLETTE, b. April 4, 1915, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. September 11, 2003, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. HUBERT J. "PINKY" MORGAN, son of FRED MORGAN and ANNA SURINDA. He was b. September 4, 1909, Indiana, d. December 15, 1982, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary A. Hayslett was born in April 4, 1915 in Johnson County to Lillie Conley.
      According to her obituary, Amanda Hayslett Morgan (age 88), daughter of the late Clyde and Lillian Conley Hayslett, was an officer in banking in Washington, D.C., and a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born April 4, 1915 in Paintsville, died September 11, 2003 in King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, and was buried in Wells Cemetery in Paintsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert J. "Pinky" Morgan. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      A photo of his headstone shows that Hubert J. Morgan lived from September 4, 1909 to December 15, 1982, and that he was a Major in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
      According to his obituary, Hubert Morgan (age 73), son of Fred and Anna Surinda Morgan, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born September 4, 1909 in Indiana, died December 15, 1982 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in Wells Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Amanda Hayslett Morgan; and 2 sisters, Louise Tolson (of Huntington Beach, California) and Dorothy Bronnenberg (El Cerrito, California). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)






EUGENE FIELD CONLEY, son of FRANKLIN PIERCE "FRANK" CONLEY and MARY DIXON, was born November 11, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 10, 1981 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married MABEL RICE, daughter of JAMES HARVEY RICE and JULIA VANHOOSE, about 1924. She was born October 3, 1903 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 1, 1986 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 292 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James Harvey Rice was the son of William Rice and Mary Ann Auxier.

Julia VanHoose was the sister of Harrison "Harry" VanHoose, John Ziegler VanHoose, and Rhuhemma VanHoose.

According to her obituary, Julia VanHoose Rice (age 74), died October 30, 1937 at home in Southside Addition [Paintsville] from Bright's disease, and was buried in VanHoose Cemetery in Bridgford. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Rice, in 1906. She was survived by 5 children, Irvin Rice (of Paintsville), Everett Rice (Paintsville), Mrs. Cecil Preston (Paintsville), Mrs. Eugene F. Conley (Paintsville), and Mrs. Jay Wilson (Huntington, West Virginia); 2 brothers, Jackson VanHoose (Paintsville) and John Z. VanHoose (Nippa, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Mrs. Hemma Sublett (Southside). She was also the mother of Captain Warren Rice who was killed in the Argonne Forest during World War I. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Eugene F. Conley (age 85), son of Franklin Pierce and Mary Dixon Conley, was a retired employee of C & O Railroad and a resident of Paintsville at the time of his death. He was born November 11, 1895 in Johnson County, died July 10, 1981 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mabel Rice Conley; 3 sons, Franklin Pierce Conley (of Paintsville), Dr. Joe Rice Conley (Paintsville), and David Lee Conley (Paintsville); 1 sister, Lillian Hazelett (Paintsville); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Eugene F. Conley died July 10, 1981 in Fayette County at the age of 81. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Mable Rice Conley (age 83), daughter of James H. and Julia VanHoose Rice, was born October 3, 1903 in Johnson County, died November 1, 1986 in Paintsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene F. Conley, on July 10, 1981. She was survived by 3 sons, Frank Conley, Dr. Joe Conley, and David Conley (all of Paintsville); 1 sister, Harvalee Preston (Kington, Tennessee); 2 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mable Conley died November 1, 1986 in Johnson County at the age of 83. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Julia Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #104, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, and she's 45 years old. Also listed are Everett (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Bertha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Harvey Lee [Harvalee] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 10 months).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 13, 1920), Julia Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #246, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 54 years old. Also listed are Bertha May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Harvey L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Eugene Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he repairs cars for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 26), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), and Joe R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months).

On page 48 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1940), Eugene Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #430, he's a car inspector for a steam railway company, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Mabel (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 36), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Thomas Conley (nephew, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, age 15).

    The children of EUGENE CONLEY and MABEL RICE are:

    1. FRANKLIN PIERCE CONLEY, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LETTRICE JOY VANHOOSE, daughter of ETHEBERT E. "BERT" VANHOOSE and ORA E. PRESTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Franklin P. Conley was born in Johnson County to Mabel Rice.
    2. JOE RICE CONLEY, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GERALDINE DANIEL, daughter of MITCHELL DANIEL and PAULINE BURTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joe R. Conley was born in Johnson County to Mabel Rice.
    3. DAVID LEE CONLEY, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, David L. Conley was born in Johnson County to Mabel Rice.






LAURA CONLEY, daughter of JOHN ELLIOTT CONLEY and SUSAN JAMES, was born February 23, 1878 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 16, 1970 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married (1) PETER C. DIXON, son of HENRY F. DIXON and JANE STAFFORD, July 4, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born August 8, 1878 in in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1916. She married (2) JOHN CURTIS LUNDY, son of ELISHA LUNDY and LUDENA RATLIFF. He was born in March of 1863 in Ohio, died August 8, 1940 in Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. John Curtis Lundy married (1) TEMPA JANE COLLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 292 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 486 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Peter C. Dixon was the brother of Mary Dixon and John Dixon. The Henry Dixon family is living next to the John Conley family in the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky - house #311.

Information found on findagrave.com says that Laura Conley Dixon Lundy was born February 28, 1878 in Kentucky, died September 16, 1970 in Scioto County, Ohio, and was buried in Lucasville Cemetery, and that John Curtis Lundy was born March 10, 1866 in Morgan County, Ohio, died August 8, 1940 in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. It also says "Laura Conley first married Peter Cooper Dixion [sic] on July 4, 1896 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Peter died in 1914 from Typhoid Fever at the age of 36. He is buried in Johnson, Kentucky. Peter's parents: Henry F. Dixon and Jane Stafford." It also says that Laura's spouse when she died was John Curtis Lundy (1866-1940), who is buried in the same cemetery. And "John is son of George Elisha Lundy and Ludina Bain or Bays. (Note: there is an Ohio marriage record for a John C. Lundy to Tempa Jane Colley, Sept 24, 1882, Scioto, Ohio) uncertain if same John? He married widow Laura CONLEY Dixon, May 31, 1916, Greenup, Kentucky. The KY marriage record indicates both were widowed, name used 'Curtis.' John's death certificate indicates his age was 74 years, 4 months, 29 days." There is also a record of a Kirt Lundy who lived from 1860 to 1940, and is buried in the same cemetery.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Ulysses Grant Lundy was born August 29, 1869 to Elisha Lunday and Ludeema Ratliff, Lou Ellen Lundy was born June 27, 1871 in Rush Township, Scioto County, to Elisha Lundy and Ludene Ratclif, Dora Bell Lundy was born July 14, 1873 in Rush Township, Scioto County to Elisha Lundy and Ludeny Ratliff, and E. Lundy (male) was born April 27, 1875 in Rush Township to E. Lundy and Ludena Redcliff.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Leoma Lundy was born March 31, 1883 in Morgan, Scioto County, to John C. Lundy and Tempa J. Coley, Martha J. Lunday was born February 7, 1890 in Morgan, Scioto County, to John C. Lunday and Tempy J. Colly, and Allen Lundy was born December 24, 1893 in Morgan, Scioto County, to Curtis Lundy and Jane Colley.

According to Kentucky birth records, Peter C. Dixon was born August 8, 1878 in Johnson County to H. F. Dixon (b. Kentucky) and Jane Stafford (b. Kentucky). The year was too washed out to read so the transcript was used.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Peter Dixon (age 17) married Laura Conley (age 18) on July 4, 1896 in Johnson County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Laura Lundy was born February 28, 1878, and died September 15 [mistake], 1970. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Laura Lundy was born about 1878, and died September 16, 1970 at home in Pike County at the age of 92. She was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death records, John C. Lundy died August 8, 1940 in Scioto County.

On page 11 of the 1870 census for Valley Township in Scioto County, Ohio (dated August 10, 1870), Elisha Lundy is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a blacksmith, born in Ohio, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ludeina (born in Kentucky, age 38), Richard (born in Ohio, age 10), John (born in Ohio, age 9), David J. (born in Ohio, age 6) Granvill (born in Ohio, age 4), Franklin (born in Ohio, age 2), Ulyssis S. G. (born in Ohio, age 10 months), and William Dice (farm laborer, born in Ohio, age 18).

On page 23 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), Henry F. Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #311, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio, age 48), Mirza (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Malissa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Peter C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 167 (Morgan Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 1, 1880), Elisha Lundie is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Ludina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 47), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), John C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), David J. (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Granvil (son, born in Ohio, age 15), Franklin (son, born in Ohio, age 13), Ulyssus S. G. (son, born in Ohio, age 10), Llewellyn (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Dora B. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), and Mary A. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5).

On page 24 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Peter Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's not working, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 20 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in February of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Myrta (daughter, born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Nessa [hard to read] (daughter, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 112 (Morgan Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 5, 1900), Curtis Lunday is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a farmer, born in March of 1863 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in October of 1866 in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Missouri, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 33), Martha (daughter, born in February of 1890 in Ohio, age 10), and Allen (son, born in December of 1893 in Ohio, age 6).

On page 33 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), Peter Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #243, he's a shipping clerk for a wholesale grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 32), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Merza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Henry R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mona M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mamie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 141 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 26, 1920), Kirk Lundy is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Marza Lundy (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 20), Russel Lundy (step-son, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 16), May M. Lundy (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 13), Mamie Lundy (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 11), Robert Lundy (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 9), Donald Lundy (son, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Martha Lundy (daughter, single, not working, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), and Albert Lundy (divorced, farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 29-8 (Cedarville Township) in Greene County, Ohio (undated), Chester C. Nance is listed as the head of his household [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farm laborer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 24, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 24), Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Betty (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Harold (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Laura Lundy (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20 [the 20 is crossed out], age 52).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 73-25 (Lucasville) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1940), Laura Lundy is listed as the head of the household for house #275, she's separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 62 years old. Also listed are Donald (son, single, truck driver, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 23), and Mirza Dobbins (daughter, divorced, maid in a private home, born in Kentucky, she was living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 40).

    The children of LAURA CONLEY and PETER DIXON are:

    1. MYRTLE ELIZABETH DIXON, b. August 1898, Kentucky, d. February 4, 1942, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, m. CHARLES H. MORGAN.
    2. MIRZA DIXON, b. February 25, 1900, Kentucky, d. August 20, 1990, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, m. (1) (unknown first name) RISNER, m. (2) GUY LESLIE DOBBINS.
    3. MARY JANE DIXON, b. December 24, 1901, Kentucky, d. September 10, 1983, Pike County, Ohio, buried in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio, m. LUNDY RISNER.
    4. HENRY RUSSELL DIXON, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    5. MONA MAY DIXON, b. February 24, 1906, Kentucky, d. September 25, 1979, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. CLAYTON CHESTER NANCE.
    6. MAMIE DIXON, b. August 9, 1908, Kentucky, d. May 13, 2004. Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. WILLARD ROSCOE "ROSCOE" HOLSINGER.

    The child of LAURA CONLEY and JOHN LUNDY is:

    1. DONALD LUNDY, b. 1917, Ohio.






MYRTLE ELIZABETH DIXON, daughter of LAURA CONLEY and PETER C. DIXON, was born in August of 1898 in Kentucky, died February 4, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio. She married CHARLES H. MORGAN, son of JOHN W. MORGAN and MINNIE DUKE, about 1918. He was born February 23, 1897 in Morgan Township, Scioto County, Ohio, died April 13, 1944 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: When Charles Morgan's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918, he stated that he was working in Lucasville, Ohio, that his closest relative was Mrs. John Morgan of Lucasville, that he was born February 23, 1897 in Ohio, and that his father was born in Lucasville, Ohio. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had grey eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com says that Myrtle E. Dixon Morgan was born September 11, 1898 in Kentucky, died February 4, 1942 in Scioto County, and was buried in Lucasville Cemetery in Lucasville, and that Charles Henry Morgan was born February 23, 1897 in Scioto County, Ohio, died April 13, 1944 in Scioto County, Ohio, and was buried in the same cemetery. The fact that Charles' middle name was Henry couldn't be verified.

A photo of their headstone shows that Charles H. Morgan lived from 1897 to 1944, and that Myrtle E. Morgan from 1898 to 1942.

According to Ohio death records, Myrtle Eliz Morgan died February 4, 1942 in Portsmouth.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Charles H. Morgan was born February 23, 1897 in Morgan, Scioto County, to John W. Morgan and Minnie Duke.

According to Ohio death records, Charles H. Morgan died April 13, 1944 in Portsmouth.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 117 (Rush Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 1 & 2, 1900), John Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a grocer and farmer, born in May of 1876 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 4 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in July of 1876 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), and Charles (son, born in February of 1897 in Ohio, age 3).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 140 (Rush Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 22 & 23, 1910), John Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a huxter of groceries, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 35), Charles (son, born in Ohio, age 13), and Frank (son, born in Ohio, age 8).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 139 (Rush Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 3, 1920), Charles Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a laborer with a bridge gang, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21). They are living next to Charles' parents.

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 73-21 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 19, 1930), Charles H. Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a truck driver doing highway repair, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 21, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 31), Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9), Avonelle (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Clarice (daughter, born in Ohio, age 5), Charles W. (son, born in Ohio, age 3 years 2 months), and Jack W. (son, born in Ohio, age 1).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 73-25 (Lucasville) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15 & 16, 1940), Charles Morgan is listed as the head of the household for house #239, he's a truck driver for the W.P.A., born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 41), Clarice (daughter, born in Ohio, age 15), Charles W. 13), Jack W. 11), Earl Blanenship (son-in-law, married, laborer for the W.P.A., born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 25), Ruth Blanenship (daughter, married, born in Ohio, 3 years of high school, age 19), and Harold Blanenship (grandson, born in Ohio, age 1).

    The children of MYRTLE DIXON and CHARLES MORGAN are:

    1. RUTH MORGAN, b. September 19, 1920, Scioto County, Ohio, m. EARL BLANENSHIP. He was b. 1915, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Ruth Morgan was born September 19, 1920 in Scioto County. Under "Additional Information" it says "Dixon."
    2. AVONELLE J. MORGAN, b. 1922, Scioto County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Avonelle J. Morgan was born in Scioto County. Under "Additional Information" it says "Charles."
    3. CLARICE MORGAN, b. 1925, Ohio.
    4. CHARLES W. MORGAN, b. 1927, Ohio.
    5. JACK W. MORGAN, b. 1929, Ohio.






MIRZA DIXON, daughter of LAURA CONLEY and PETER C. DIXON, was born February 25, 1900 in Kentucky, and died August 20, 1990 in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington. She married (1) (unknown first name) RISNER. She married (2) GUY LESLIE DOBBINS, son of JAMES T. DOBBINS and ELIZA JACKSON, about 1921. He was born June 10, 1888 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, died in 1954, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Guy L. Dobbins was born June 10, 1888 in Jackson, Jackson County to James Dobbins and Lida Jackson.

When Guy Leslie Dobbins' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Columbus [Franklin County], Ohio, he stated that he was a millright for Jeffery Manufacturing Company, that he was married and that his wife was his closest relative, that he was born June 10, 1888, and that his father was born Jackson, Ohio. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

When Guy Leslie Dobbins' World War II draft registration card was filled out in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for N. & W. Railway in Portsmouth, that the person who would always know his address was Ora B. Dobbins of Portsmouth, and that he was born June 10, 1888 in Jackson, Ohio. He was found to be 5 feet 9 inches tall, he weighed 170 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mirza Dobbins was born February 25, 1900, and died August 20, 1990. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Florida, and her last place of residence was in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Mirza Dobbins was born about 1900, and died August 20, 1990 in Port Angeles at the age of 90. She was living in Port Angeles at the time of her death.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Guy L. Dobbins was born in 1888, died in 1954, and was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 130 (Portsmouth - Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 4, 1900), James T. Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #129, he's a machinist, born in May of 1862 in Ohio, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Ohio, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in April of 1863 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 37), Ora D. (son, born in October of 1885 in Ohio, age 14), Guy L. (son, born in June of 1888 in Ohio, age 11), Ray E. (son, born in May of 1895 in Ohio, age 5), Haldor (son, born in January of 1892 in Ohio, age 7 [mistake]), and Verne (son, born in June of 1898 in Ohio, age 1).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 147 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 25, 1910), James T. Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #258, he's a machinist, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 25 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 47), Guy L. (son, single, laborer in a brick yard, born in Ohio, age 22), Halder (son, worker in a shoe factory, born in Ohio, age 18), Ray (son, born in Ohio, age 15), Vern (son, born in Ohio, age 12), and Dorothy (daughter, born in Ohio, age 6).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 146 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 21, 1920), James Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #259, he's a machinist for the railroad, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Eliza (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 57), Guy (son, married, repairs cars for the railroad, born in Ohio, age 31), Dorothy (daughter, born in Ohio, age 16), and Alice Jackson (sister-in-law, single, printer in a factory, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 52).

On page 40 of the 1930 census for District 73-32 (Portsmouth - Wayne Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated May 1 & 2, 1930), Guy L. Dobbins is listed as the head of the household for house #480, he's a pipefitter for the steam railroad, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 32, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mirza (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 30), Ralph (son, born in Ohio, age 7), and Virginia Risner (step-daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 28 of the 1940 census for District 73-25 (Lucasville) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 17, 1940), Laura Lundy is listed as the head of the household for house #275, she's separated, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 62 years old. Also listed are Donald (son, single, truck driver, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 23), and Mirza Dobbins (daughter, divorced, maid in a private home, born in Kentucky, she was living in Portsmouth, Scioto County, in 1935, 7th grade education, age 40).

On page 16 of the 1945 census for Precinct 21 in Pinellas County, Florida, Mirza Dobbins is found living at 3926 78th Avenue North, she's 45 years old, born in Kentucky, she has a grade school education, and she's not working.

    The child of MIRZA DIXON and (unknown first name) RISNER is:

    1. VIRGINIA RISNER, b. 1917, Ohio.

    The child of MIRZA DIXON and GUY DOBBINS is:

    1. THOMAS RALPH DOBBINS, b. September 19, 1922, Ohio, d. April 6, 1994, Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thomas R. Dobbins was born September 19, 1922, and died April 15, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington.
      According to Washington death record transcripts, Thomas R. Dobbins was born about 1923, and died April 6, 1994 in Port Angeles at the age of 71. He was living in Port Angeles at the time of his death.






MARY JANE DIXON, daughter of LAURA CONLEY and PETER C. DIXON, was born December 24, 1901 in Kentucky, died September 10, 1983 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio. She married LUNDY RISNER, son of WILBURN RISNER and ALICE ADAMS. He was born May 24, 1898 in Kentucky, died May 2, 1943 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: Lundy Risner was the brother of Della Risner.

When Lundy Risner's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer working for Wilburn Risner in Plutarch, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Wilburn Risner, and that he was born May 24, 1898. He was found to be short and slender, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Mary Risner lived from 1901 to 1983, and was buried in Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Pike County, Kentucky, and that Lundy Risner lived from 1898 to 1943, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Risner was born December 24, 1901, and died in September of 1983. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary Risner was born about 1902 in Kentucky, and died September 10, 1983 in a long-term care facility in Pike County at the age of 81. She was divorced and living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death records, Lundy Risner died May 2, 1943 in Pike County.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Bloomington) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Wilburn Risner is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in September of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Della (daughter, born in February of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Warren (son, born in January of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Stella (daughter, born in August of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), Londa (son, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Oad Tackett (boarder, widowed, day laborer, born in 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 104 (Flat Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Wilburn Risner is lislted as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Alice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 39), Warney (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Stella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lundy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Verney (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Earny [hard to read - Earnie in the 1920 census] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 66-15 (Seal Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1930), Lundy Risner is listed as the head of the household for house #140, he's a laborer for the state highway, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Laura (daughter, born in Ohio, age 8), Lucy K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Edna I. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 6 months), and Norma J. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 1 year 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 66-15 (Piketon) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1940), Lundy Risner is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a laborer doing road work, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mural (wife, born in Ohio, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 22), Lucy K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Edna I. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 13), Norma (daughter, born in Ohio, age 11), Lundy Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Mary Ruth (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7), and Virginia (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4).

    The children of MARY DIXON and LUNDY RISNER are:

    1. LAURA RISNER, b. 1922, Ohio.
    2. LUCY K. RISNER, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    3. EDNA I. RISNER, b. 1926, Ohio.
    4. NORMA J. RISNER, b. 1928, Ohio.
    5. LUNDY RISNER JR., b. 1931, Ohio.
    6. MARY RUTH RISNER, b. 1933, Ohio.
    7. VIRGINIA M. RISNER, b. 1935, Pike County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia M. Risner was born in Pike County. Under "Additional Information" it says "Lundy."






MONA MAY DIXON, daughter of LAURA CONLEY and PETER C. DIXON, was born February 24, 1906 in Kentucky, and died September 25, 1979 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married CLAYTON CHESTER NANCE, son of MCCLELLAN NANCE and JULIA F. PETTIT, about 1923. He was born September 24, 1898 in Ohio, and died September 1, 1973 in Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Girston Nance [Gustin Nance] was born March 17, 1890 to T. B. Nance and Julia F. Petit.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Gordon Everett Nance was born March 3, 1894 in Valley Township, Scioto County to Mcclellan Nance and Julia Pettit.

When Clayton Chester Nance's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 11, 1918 in London, Madison County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farm laborer working for Simon Benner in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, that his closest relative was "Clell Nance, Father," and that he was born September 24, 1898. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mona Nance was born February 24, 1906, and died in September of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Piketon, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mona M. Nance was born about 1906 in Kentucky, and died September 25, 1979 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 73. She was widowed and living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Clayton Nance was born September 24, 1898, and died in September of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Clayton C. Nance was born about 1898, and died September 1, 1973 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County at the age of 75. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 101 (Scioto Township) in Pike County, Ohio (dated June 1 & 2, 1900), McClelen Nanc [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in October of 1862 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 10 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Julia F. (wife, born in July of 1872 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 27), Gustin A. (son, born in March of 1890 in Ohio, age 10), Floyd (son, born in March of 1892 in Ohio, age 8), Evert G. (son, born in March of 1894 in Ohio, age 6), Ona G. (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Ohio, age 4), and Chester C. (son, born in September of 1899 in Ohio, age 9 months).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 142 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 15, 1910), McClelland Nance is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Julia F. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 5 are still living, age 38), Gustin A. (son, single, laborer for the railroad, born in Ohio, age 20), Floyd A. (son, single, laborer for the telephone company, born in Ohio, age 18), Gordon E. (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Clayton (son, born in Ohio, age 11), and Laura E. (daughter, born in Ohio, age 9).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 141 (Valley Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 2, 1920), Clell Nance is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's not working, divorced, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 52 years old. Also listed is Clayton (son, single, laborer on public roads, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 21).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 29-8 (Cedarville Township) in Greene County, Ohio (undated), Chester C. Nance is listed as the head of his household [the houses aren't numbered], he's a farm laborer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 24, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are May (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 24), Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 6), Betty (daughter, born in Ohio, age 4), Harold (son, born in Ohio, age 2), and Laura Lundy (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20 [then the 20 crossed out], age 52).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 66-14 (Scioto) in Pike County, Ohio (dated April 28, 1940), Clayton Nance is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 3 years of high school, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mona Mae (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 34), Robert (son, born in Ohio, age 16), Betty (daughter, born in Ohio, age, born in Ohio, age 14), Harold (son, born in Ohio, age 11), Marjorie (daughter, born in Ohio, age, born in Ohio, age 8), and McCelland (father, divorced, not working, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4th grade education, age 77).

    The children of MONA DIXON and CLAYTON NANCE are:

    1. ROBERT NANCE, b. 1924, Ohio.
    2. BETTY M. NANCE, b. 1925, Scioto County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty M. Nance was born in Scioto County. Under "Additional Information" it says "Chester."
    3. HAROLD NANCE, b. 1928, Ohio.
    4. MARJORIE NANCE, b. 1932, Ohio.






MAMIE DIXON, daughter of LAURA CONLEY and PETER C. DIXON, was born August 9, 1908 in Kentucky, died May 13, 2004 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio, and is buried in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio. She married WILLARD ROSCOE "ROSCOE" HOLSINGER, son of VINSON HOLSINGER and MANERVA (unknown last name), about 1926. He was born June 22, 1902 in Kentucky, and died April 7, 1984 in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com shows that Mamie Holsinger is buried in Memorial Burial Park in Wheelersburg.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mamie Holsinger was born August 9, 1908, and died May 13, 2004. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mamie Dixon Holsinger was born August 9, 1908, and died May 13, 2004 in Holzer Medical Center at the age of 95. Her father's surame is listed as Dixon, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roscoe Hosinger was born June 22, 1902, and died in April of 1984. He received his Social Security card in 1965 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Roscoe Holsinger was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died April 7, 1984 at home in Jackson County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 114 (Quincy) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Vinson Holsinger is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Manervia (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 39), Willard R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Julia A. Dyer (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 150 (Quincy) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Vincen J. Holsinger is listed as the head of the household for house #11, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Minerva J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 47), Willard R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), James F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Goldie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 40-64 (Milwaukee) in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (dated April 8, 1930), Roscoe Holsinger is listed as the head of the household for family #18 in house #14, he's a steelworker, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mamie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), Roscoe Jr. (son, born in Ohio, age 3), Russel E. (son, born in Ohio, age 2), Le Roy D. (son, born in Wisconsin, age 0), and Goldie M. Holsinger (sister-in-law, single, not working, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of MAMIE DIXON and ROSCOE HOLSINGER are:

    1. ROSCOE HOLSINGER JR., b. June 29, 1926, Ohio, d. January 14, 2010, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, buried in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. ALMA ELIZABETH PORTER.
      Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Roscoe Holsinger was born in June 29, 1926. Under "Additional Information" it says "Roscoe."
      According to his obituary, Roscoe Holsinger Jr. (age 83), son of the late Roscoe and Mamie Dixon Holsinger, was a crane operator at AK Steel for 38 years, a U.S. Navy veteran, having served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Chenango in the Pacific during World War II, and was a resident of Eaton, Ohio, at the time of his death. He was born June 29, 1926 in Ohio, died January 14, 2010 at Hospice of Dayton, and was buried in Dayton National Cemetery with full military honors which were provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Holsinger, Leroy Holsinger, and David Holsinger. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Alma Elizabeth Porter Holsinger; 2 daughters, Mary E. Thompson (of New Lebanon, Ohio) and Sharon Atkinson (Eaton, Ohio); 4 brothers, Russell Holsinger, Carl Holsinger, John Holsinger, and Joe Holsinger; 1 sister, Laura Faye Bobo; grandchildren Samuel & Heather Atkinson, Eva Thompson, and Will Collins; and great-grandchildren, Harmony Atkinson, Tori Studebaker, Anna Collins, Malakai Collins, Brennan Fogle, Ross Fogle, Claire Fogle, Nathanial Jay, Andrew Jay, Scott Elliot, and Tyler Weatherly.
    2. RUSSELL E. HOLSINGER, b. 1926, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Ohio birth record transcripts, Russell Holsinger was born in 1927. Under "Additional Information" it says "Nillard."
    3. LEROY D. HOLSINGER, b. 1930, Wisconsin (deceased).
    4. RAYMOND HOLSINGER (deceased).
    5. DAVID HOLSINGER (deceased).
    6. CARL HOLSINGER.
    7. JOHN HOLSINGER.
    8. JOE HOLSINGER.
    9. LAURA FAYE HOLSINGER, m. (unknown first name) BOBO.






MYRTLE "MYRTIE" MCCLOUD, daughter of HATTIE CONLEY and WILLIAM IRELAND MCCLOUD, was born April 26, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 23, 1972 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Norman Horne Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married NORMAN HORNE, son of JOHN ALLISON HORNE and MINERVA ELLEN VANHOOSE, about 1920. He was born February 13, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died July 6, 1968 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Norman Horne Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 292 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Norman Horne was the brother of Robie Horne.

Manerva Ellen Vanhoose was the sister of John William Vanhoose and David Jesse Vanhoose.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Horn (age 23) married Minerva Vanhoose (age 19) on March 2, 1898 in Johnson County.

When Norman Horn's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmerin Paintsville, that his closest relative was "John Allison Horn (Father)" of Paintsville, and that he was born February 13, 1899. He was found to be short and slender, and he had light brown eyes and brown hair.

According to her obituary, Myrtie McCloud Horne (age 71), daughter of the late William I. and Hattie Conley McCloud, was a retired school teacher. She died August 23, 1972 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in Horne Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was survived by 5 sons, Francis Eugene Horne (of Marion, Ohio), John W. Horne (Fairborn, Ohio), Norman L. Horne (Manila, Kentucky), Robert L. Horne (Marion, Ohio), and Harold Lloyd Horne (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Eula Sammons (Meally, Kentucky) and Mrs. Minerva Castle (Dayton, Ohio); 2 brothers, Beecher McCloud (Stambaugh, Kentucky) and Charles McCloud (Stambaugh, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Sophia Kimbler (Paintsville) and Mrs. Vivian Castle (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtie Horne was born April 26, 1901, and died in August of 1972. She received her Social Security card in 1953 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Myrtie Horne died August 23, 1972 in Johnson County at the age of 71. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Norman Horn (age 69), son of the late John Horn [1874-1955] and Minerva VanHoose Horn, was a retired miner and farmer, and a resident of Jennies Creek. He was born February 13, 1899 in Johnson County, died July 6, 1968 in Paintsville Hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Horn Family Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Myrtle McCloud Horn; 5 sons, Francis Eugene Horn (of Marion, Ohio), Robert L. Horn (Marion), John W. Horn (Fairborn, Ohio), Norman L. Horn (Manila, Kentucky), and Harold Lloyd Horn (Paintsville); 2 daughters, Mrs. Eula Sammons (Meally, Kentucky) and Mrs. Minerva Castle (Fairborn); 1 brother, Robie Horn (Rockhouse); and 2 sisters, Mrs. Goldie Slone (New Boston, Ohio) and Mrs. Dicie Harris (Portsmouth, Ohio); 26 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Norman Horne was born February 13, 1899, and died in July 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, Norman Horn died July 6, 1968 in Johnson County at the age of 69. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 13 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), John H. Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in December of 1875 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, married for 2 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Manerva (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 21), and Norman (son, born in February of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25 & 26, 1910), John Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Manerva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Goldie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Roby (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dicy M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Clyde Stapleton (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 5 & 6 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 7 & 10, 1920), John Horne is listed as the head of the household for house #36, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Manerva (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Norman (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Robbie (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Dicie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 43 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26 - 28, 1930), Norman Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #406, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), Eulla (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 0).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Norman Horne is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Myrtie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 39), Eula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Francis (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Norman L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Robert L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Harold L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4) and Manerva E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months). They are living next to Myrtie's sister, Sophia.

    The children of MYRTIE MCCLOUD and NORMAN HORNE are:

    1. EULA BEATRICE HORNE, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) JACK MCCARTY, m. (1) CECIL SAMMONS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eula B. Horn was born in Johnson County to Myrtle McCloud.
      According to his obituary, Jerry McCarty (age 47), son of Jack McCarty and Eula Horne Sammons, was born September 9, 1953 in Johnson County, died January 29, 2001 in U.K. Medical Centery, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Marissa Jo Martin McCarty; 1 son, Jerry Cecil McCarty (of Lucasville, Ohio); 1 daughter, Stacy Marie McCarty (Varsailles); 1 brother, Johnny McCarty (Meally, Kentucky); and 2 sisters, Jackie Crum (Williamsport, Kentucky) and Nellie Ratliff (Marion, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. FRANCIS EUGENE HORNE, b. January 13, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis E. Horn was born in Johnson County to Myrtle Conley.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Francious Horne was born January 13, 1925, and died in August of 1979. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Marion, Marion County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Francio E. Horne was born about 1925 in Kentucky, and died August 19, 1979 in Marion General Hospital in Marion, Marion County, at the age of 54. He was married at the time of his death.
    3. JOHN WILDEN HORNE, b. 1930, Kentucky, m. JESSIE VAN HOOSE.
    4. NORMAN LEO HORN, b. November 18, 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 8, 1994, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. PAULINE REED.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norman L. Horn was born November 18, 1930 in Johnson County to Myrtle McCloud.
      According to his obituary, Norman Leo Horn (age 63), son of the late Norman Horn and Myrtle McCloud, was a mechanic and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was born November 18, 1930 in Johnson County, died June 8, 1994 at home in Oil Springs, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Pauline Reed Horn; 3 sons, Keith Horn, Jeff Horn, and Gary Horn (all of Oil Springs); 3 brothers, John Horn (Enon, Ohio), Robert Horn (Paintsville), and Harold Horn (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Eula Sammons (Meally, Kentucky) and Minerva Castle (Fairborn, Ohio); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. ROBERT LENDELL HORNE, b. May 24, 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 30, 2001, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORMA LEE ULERY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert L. Horn was born May 24, 1934 in Johnson County to Myrtle McCloud.
      According to his obituary, Robert Lendell Horne (age 67), son of the late Norman and Myrtie McCloud Horne, was a self-employed contractor. He was born May 24, 1934 in Johnson County, died May 30, 2001 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Norma Lee Ulery Horne; 3 sons, Robert Horne Jr., Ralph Edward Horne, and William David Horne (all of Staffordsville); 2 daughters, Sandra Faye Blevins (St. Petersburg, Florida) and Betty Ann Watson (Allen, Kentucky); 2 brothers, Harold Lloyd Horne (Staffordsville) and John Wilden Horne (Enon, Ohio); 2 sisters, Eula B. Sammons (Meally, Kentucky) and Minerva Ellen Castle (Fairborn, Ohio); 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. HAROLD LLOYD HORNE, b. 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold L. Horn was born in Johnson County to Myrtie McCloud.
    7. MINERVA ELLEN HORNE, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CASTLE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minerva E. Horn was born in Johnson County to Myrtie McCloud.






HERSCHEL MCCLOUD, son of HATTIE CONLEY and WILLIAM IRELAND MCCLOUD, was born August 24, 1902 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 5, 1971 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married NEVA LEE CASTLE, daughter of DOW CASTLE and LOUSINA WARD, about 1930. She was born September 11, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 8, 1971 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 292 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Neva's headstone shows that she was born September 11, 1911, but Kentucky birth record transcripts show that she was born September 10.

According to his death certificate, Dow Castle was killed instantly on September 11, 1939 in Mingo, Johnson County, Kentucky, when a piece of slate fell on him in a coal mine. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 11, 1883, his marital status as married, his wife as Lousina Ward, his parents as Grant Daniel (b. Kentucky) and Julia Castle (b. Kentucky), the informant as Verner Castle of Thealka, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Neva Castle was born September 10, 1911 in Johnson County to Lousina Ward.

According to his obituary, Hershell McCloud (age 69) was a resident of Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He died December 5, 1971 in a local hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by 2 sons, James H. McCloud (of Thealka, Kentucky) and Captain Perry McCloud (Newport News, Virginia); 1 daughter, Mrs. Mildred Lou Fitzpatrick (Williamsport); 2 brothers, Beecher McCloud (Stambaugh, Kentucky) and Charles McCloud (Stambaugh); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Myrtie Horn (Paintsville), Mrs. Sophia Kimbler (Paintsville), and Mrs. Vivian Castle (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Herschel McCloud was born August 24, 1902, and died in December of 1971. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Hagerhill, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hershell Mccloud died December 5, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 69. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Neva Lee Castle McCloud (age 59), daughter of Lousina Ward Castle and the late Dow Castle, was born in Johnson County, died February 8, 1971 in a Paintsville hospital following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Hershel McCloud; 2 sons, James H. McCloud (of Thealka, Kentucky) and Captain Perry A. McCloud (Newport News, Virgina); 1 daughter, Mildred Lan [Lou] Fitchpatrick (Williamsport, Kentucky); 3 brothers, Everett Castle (Lowmansville, Kentucky), Hobert Castle (Van, Virginia), and Ermil Castle (Charleston, South Carolina); and 3 sisters, Sylvia Stagg (Fairborn, Ohio), Dorothy Hunt (Warren, Michigan), and Fannin Pruitt (Tutor Key, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Neva L. Mccloud died February 8, 1971 in Johnson County at the age of 59. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 44 (Mingo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Daw Castle is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a coal miner born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Lousina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Verner (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nevvie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Evertte (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Hershel McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 27 years old. Also listed is Neva Lee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 18).

On page 61 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 1, 1940), Hershel McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #551, 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 37 years old. Also listed are Neva (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 28), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Perry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of HERSCHEL MCCLOUD and NEVA CASTLE are:

    1. JAMES HERSCHEL MCCLOUD, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
    2. MILDRED LOU MCCLOUD, b. February 24, 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 3, 1995, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Easat Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN J. FITZPATRICK, son of DOROTHY JUNE "JUNE" BLAIR and MARTIN LUTHER "LUTHER" FITZPATRICK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mildred L. McCloud was born February 24, 1932 in Johnson County to Neva Castle.
      According to her obituary, Mildred McCloud Fitzpatrick (age 63), daughter of Hershell McCloud and Neva Castle, was born February 24, 1932 in Johnson County, died July 3, 1995 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in the family cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Fitzpatrick, on June 10, 1995. She was survived by 2 sons, Larry Fitzpatrick (of Blaine, Kentucky) and Gary Fitzpatrick (Thelma, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mary Gosnell (East Point), Kimberly Haney (East Point), and Teresa Sisco (Wabash, Indiana); 1 brother, Perry McCloud (Newport News, Virginia); 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. PERRY A. MCCLOUD, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Perry A. McCloud was born in Johnson County to Neva Castle.






BEECHER MCCLOUD, son of HATTIE CONLEY and WILLIAM IRELAND MCCLOUD, was born October 24, 1906 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 18, 1974 in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Beecher McCloud Cemetery in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ALTA MAY TACKETT, daughter of WILLIAM MARTIN TACKETT and MARY E. COLLINS, about 1929. She was born March 6, 1911 in Kentucky, died September 30, 1988 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Beecher McCloud Cemetery in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 293 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, William Martin Tackett died March 14, 1944 in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Hemoplegia with Paralysis Due to Thrombosis - Cerebral." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 5, 1865, his marital status as married, his wife as Mary E. Collins (age 76), his occupation as farmer, his parents as Robert Tackett (b. Kentucky) and Priscilla George (b. Kentucky), the informant as T. J. Tackett of Lowmansville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Farm Cemetery in East Point, Kentucky.

According to her obituary, Mary E. Collins Tackett (age 88) daughter of the late Jeff and Sarah Powers Collins, was born November 13, 1867 in Johnson County, died November 18, 1955 at the Stambaugh home of her daughter, Mrs. Beecher McCloud, following an illness of 2 years, and was buried in the family cemetery in East Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. M. Tackett, on March 14, 1944. She was survived by 3 sons, T. J. Tackett (of Nippa, Kentucky), Tenner Tackett (Nippa), and Jessie Tackett (Hillsboro, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mrs. Beecher McCloud, Mrs. Oakley Castle (Lowmansville, Kentucky), and Mrs. Sam Baldridge (West Van Lear); 1 sister, Mrs. Margaret Osborn (Floyd County); and 1 half-brother, Marion Collins (Martin County). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

A photo of their headstone shows that Beecher McCloud lived from October 24, 1906 to December 18, 1974, and that Alta M. McCloud lived from March 6, 1911 to September 30, 1988.

According to his obituary, Beecher McCloud (age 68), son of the late W. I. and Hattie Conley McCloud, was a retired miner and merchant, and a member of Stambaugh. He was born October 24, 1906, died December 20, 1974 in a local Johnson County hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in the family cemetery in Stambaugh. He was survived by his wife, Alta Tackett McCloud; 1 son, William "Bill" McCloud (Nippa); 1 daughter, Mrs. Ruth Caudill (Wittensville); 1 brother, Charles McCloud (Stambaugh); and 2 sisters, Sophia Kimbler and Vivian Castle (both of Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Beecher McCloud was born October 24, 1906, and died in December of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Beecher Mccloud died December 18, 1974 in Johnson County at the age of 68. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alta M. McCloud was born March 6, 1911, and died September 30, 1988. She received her Social Security card in 1968 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Stambaugh, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alta M. Mccloud died September 30, 1988 in Rowan County at the age of 77. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 13 & 14, 1920), William Tackett is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), Thomas J. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 28), Jesse (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Tenor (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Alta May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Beecher McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a coal loader, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Alta M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19).

On page 55 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Beecher McCloud is listed as the head of the household for house #501, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 29), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of BEECHER MCCLOUD and ALTA TACKETT are:

    1. RUTH EVELYN MCCLOUD, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. WILLARD WAYNE CAUDILL, son of JOHN TRIMBLE CAUDILL and ETHEL TRAVIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth E. McCloud was born in Johnson County to Alta Tackett.
    2. WILLIAM MORRIS MCCLOUD, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. IRENE WILLIAMSON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William M. McCloud was born in Johnson County to Alta Taskett.






MILDRED M. CONLEY, daughter of CLAUDE CONLEY and JEMIMA A. "MIMA" BURKE, was born December 30, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 26, 1993 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, and is buried in Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. She married CHARLES J. "CHARLIE" NELSON, son of WILLIAM DAVID ARTHINGTON NELSON and HATTIE "HOPE" BUSH, about 1926. He was born July 30, 1906 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 22, 1986 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana, and is buried in Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 293 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William David Nelson's 2nd wife was Emmaline "Emma" Lyons.

William David Arthington [the name is also seen as "Athington"] Nelson was the son of Isaac Arthington and Susan Lyons. According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, they were married June 4, 1863 in Lawrence County. Isaac died in 1878 and his headstone was provided for his grave because he was a veteran of the Civil War. There is extra info provided here to prove William Arthington Nelson's line.

According to her obituary, Emmaline Lyons Nelson McFaddin (age 70), daughter of William Lewis and Sarah Chandler Lyons, was a resident of Thealka, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born September 13, 1888 in Lawrence County, died November 12, 1958 in a local hospital after an illness of 5 days, and was buried in Nelson Cemetery in Thealka. She was 1st married to William David Nelson, who died November 20, 1932. She then married Barnes McFaddin, who preceded her in death in 1949. She was survived by 3 sons, Ishmael Nelson (of Thealka), Vencil Nelson (Paintsville), and Issac Nelson [Isaac "Ike" Nelson] (Paintsville); 3 daughters, Miss Louise Nelson (Thealka), Virginia Trimble (Thealka), and Mrs. Millard Stambaugh (Thealka); 1 step-son, Charlie Nelson (Sheridan, Indiana); 4 step-daughters, Mrs. F. M. Gambill (Ashland), Mrs. Harry Gambill (LaGrange), Mrs. Everett Combs (Paine, Ohio), and Mrs. George Lyons (Garrett); 4 brothers, George Lyons (Garrett), Willie Lyons (Prestonsburg), Roscoe Lyons (Beauty), and Abraham Lyons (Thealka); 3 sisters, Mrs. Matt Tomison (Lowmansville), Mrs. Malcom Whitt (Stella), and Mrs. Dora Preston (Memphis, Ohio); 24 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Ishmael Nelson (age 59), son of the late William and Emlene Lyons Nelson, was a retired Miner construction employee. He was born July 14, 1910, died December 9, 1969 in Frankfort, Indiana, and was buried in the family cemetery in Thealka. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Nelson, on December 1, 1968. He was survived by 2 sons, Bobby Nelson (of Thealka) and Edward Nelson (Vanlue, Ohio); 3 daughters, Billie Wilcox (Frankfort, Indiana), Dottie Smith (Frankfort, Indiana), and Sue Coffman (Pineville); 3 brothers, Ike Nelson (Paintsville), Vencil Nelson (Thealka), and Charlie Nelson; 5 sisters, Mrs. Robert Jasper (Columbus, Ohio), Mrs. F. M. Gambill (West Liberty), Mrs. Everett Combs (Payne, Ohio), Mrs. Millard Stambaugh (Iverness, Florida), and Mrs. Eula Gambill (Louisville); and 10 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Vencil Nelson (age 61), son of the late Will and Emmalyn Lyons Nelson, was a disabled miner, a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 18, and 1 veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy, being honorably discharged on November 25, 1945. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the American Theatre Victory Medal for gallant service. He was born September 4, 1913, died February 13, 1975, and was buried in Castle Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, George D. Golden Nelson of Thealka); 2 sons, Edgel Ray Nelson (Marion, Ohio) and Vencil Nelson Jr. (Dayton, Ohio); 3 daughters, Blanche Carter (Thealka), Marie Nelson (Thealka), and Mary Ann VanHoose (Spring Valley, California); 1 brother, Ike Nelson [Isaac "Ike" Nelson] (Paintsville); 1 sister, Virginia Gullett (Thealka); 1 half-brother, Charley Nelson (Sheridan, Indiana); 1 half-sister, Lora Stambaugh (Green Groves Florida); 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, W. D. Athington (age 19) married Hattie Bush (age 18) on October 1, 1897 in Johnson County.

Information found on the cemetery pages of the Johnson County Historical Society's website, shows that Hattie Nelson (1882 - 1908), William David Nelson (February 8, 1879 - November 21, 1932), Emmaline (Lyons) McFaddin (September 13, 1888 - November 12, 1958), and Louis Nelson (February 25, 1926 - February 29, 1960), are all buried in row #1 of the Nelson section of the Fraley Cemetery. In row #2 are (unmarked grave), William David Nelson (October 14, 1937 - January 12, 1940), and another unmarked grave, and in row #3 are (2 unmarked graves), Edith Nelson (1912 - 1968), Ishmael Nelson (1910 - 1969), and Bobby Ray Nelson (October 23, 1935 - October 13, 1997).

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Mildred M. Nelson (age 83), daughter of Claude and Jemima Burk Conley, had lived in Hamilton County, Indiana, at the time of her death. She was born December 30, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died March 26, [1993] in Riverview Hospital, and was buried in Crownland Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Nelson, who died in 1986. She survived by 4 daughters, Virginia De Foe (of Noblesville, Indiana), Jean Lafferty (Noblesville), Lurlie Hopkins (Noblesville), and Linda Smith (Garner, Arkansas); 1 brother, Willard Conley (New Paris, Ohio); 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mildred M. Nelson was born December 30, 1909, and died March 16, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Rev. Charles J. Nelson, son of William D. and Hattie Bush Nelson, and husband of Mildred Nelson, was born July 30, 1906 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 22, 1986 at the age of 79, and was buried in section 20 lot 257 of Crownland Cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Charles Nelson was born July 30, 1906, and died in June of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana.

On page 12 of the 1870 census for Precinct 10 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated August 3, 1870), Isaac Arthington is listed as the head of the household for house #87, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Susan (born in Kentucky, age 24), Minerva J. (born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mary F. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 8 of the 1880 census for District 55 (Louisa) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated June 10, 1880), Susan Arthing is listed as the head of the household for house #40, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 33 years old. Also listed are Mary F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary F. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Wesley W. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and David W. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 12, 1900), Will Nelson is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's a farmer, born in October of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Hope (wife, born in July of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 19), Lydia (daughter, born in March of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1910), William Nelson is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's an employee of N.E. Coal Company, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Lydia (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Ula (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Rua (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Zella (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Son [Charlie] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), Emma Lyon (servant, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), and Lora Lyon (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Muddy Branch) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), William Arthington is listed as the head of the household for house #2, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Eula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Rouie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Zella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lowry [Lora Lyons] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ishmal (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Vencil (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 60-9 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Charley Nelson is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a tipple man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mildred (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), Willard Conley (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Bascom Coburn (roomer, married, tipple man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21), and Hazel Coburn (lodger, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 60-11 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Charlie Nelson is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Knott County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Mildred (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 30), Emogean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Lerlie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Claude Conley (father-in-law, separated, coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Knott County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 59).

    The children of MILDRED CONLEY and CHARLIE NELSON are:

    1. EMOGEAN NELSON, b. 1933, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) LAFFERTY.
    2. LERLIE NELSON, b. 1938, Knott County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HOPKINS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Learlie Nelson was born in Knott County to Mildred Conley.
    3. VIRGINIA A. NELSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) DE FOE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia A. Nelson was born in Floyd County to Mildred Conley.
    4. LINDA L. NELSON, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda L. Nelson was born in Floyd County to Mildred Conley.






JESS WILLARD CONLEY, son of CLAUDE CONLEY and JEMIMA A. "MIMA" BURKE, was born August 19, 1914 in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio, died October 19, 1997 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, and is buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio. He married VIOLET YOUNG, daughter of ARTHUR YOUNG and KATHERINE SKAGGS. She was born January 10, 1916 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, died August 28, 2001 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, and is buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio.

Notes: Katherine Skaggs was the sister of Dora Skaggs.

Information on Jess Willard Conley can be found on page 293 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her obituary, Katherine Skaggs Young (age 72), daughter of William B. and Leota Barker Skaggs, was born August 7, 1894 in Flat Gap, Kentucky, died July 16, 1967 in Good Will Nursing Home in Cambridge City, Indiana, and was buried in Young Cemetery in Lowmansville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Young, on October 31, 1962. She was survived by 2 sons, Danny B. Young (of El Paso, Texas) and Thurman Young (El Paso); 3 daughters, Mrs. Violet Conley (New Paris, Ohio), Mrs. Nell Seal (Cambridge City), and Mrs. Imalee Scarberry (New Paris); 3 brothers, Archie Skaggs (Tampa, Florida), Blucher Skaggs (Ironton, Ohio), and South Skaggs (New Castle, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Dora Daniels (Fairborn, Ohio); 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

A photo of their headstone shows that Jess. W. Conley lived from August 19, 1914 to October 19, 1997, and that Violet Conley lived from January 10, 1916 to August 28, 2001.

According to his obituary, Jess W. Conley (age 83), son of Claude and Mima Burke Conley, worked for 20 years in the coal mines of Kentucky before moving to the Richmond, Indiana area, where he retired from the Richmond State Hospital maintenance department in 1972. He was born August 19, 1914 in Lucasville, Ohio, died October 19, 1997 in Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, and was buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Nelson. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Violet Young Conley; 1 son, Larry J. Conley (of New Paris, Ohio); 2 daughters, Doris Conley and Janelle Steele (both of New Paris); 3 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, Jess W. Conley was born August 19, 1914, and died October 19, 1997. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Jess Willard Conley was born August 19, 1914 in Scioto County, Ohio, and died October 19, 1997 in an out-of-state hospital at the age of 83.

According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Violet Y. Conley (age 85), daughter of the late Arthur & Katherine Skaggs Young, retired as a supervisor in 1978 after 20 years of service with Richmond State Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, and was a resident of New Paris, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born January 10, 1916 in Portsmouth, Ohio, died August 28, 2001 in Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, and was buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess W. Conley, in 1997; and 2 brothers, Truman Young and Denial Young. She was survived by 1 son, Larry J. Conley (of New Paris); 2 daughters, Doris Conley and Janelle (Lowell) Steele (both of New Paris); 2 sisters, Nell Seal and Imalee Scarberry (both of New Paris); 3 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Violet Conley was born January 10, 1916, and died August 28, 2001. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio.

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 31, 1920), Arthur Young is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Katherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Violet (daughter, born in Ohio, age 3 years 11 months), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months), and South Skaggs (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 36-26 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Arthur Young is listed as the head of the household for house #231, he's an assistant foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Kathrine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 34, Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Denial (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Imalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Truman (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month).

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 60-9 (Magisterial District No. 6) in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Charley Nelson is listed as the head of the household for house #51, he's a tipple man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mildred (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 21), Willard Conley (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Bascom Coburn (roomer, married, tipple man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 21), and Hazel Coburn (lodger, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 20).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 36-33 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Willard Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a coal miner, born in Ohio, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Violet (wife, born in Ohio, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 23), Larry Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Janelle Ann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of JESS CONLEY and VIOLET YOUNG are:

    1. LARRY JACK CONLEY, b. March 26, 1936, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 28, 2001, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, buried in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Larry J. Conley was born March 26, 1936 in Floyd County to Violet Young.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Larry J. Conley (age 65), son of the late Jess W. and Violet Young Conley, served in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1991 from Alcoa Corporation in Richmond, Indiana, after 29 years of service. He was born March 26, 1936 in North, Kentucky, died December 28, 2001 in Reid Hospital in Richmond, and was buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio. He was survived by 2 sisters, Doris Conley and Janelle A. (Lowell) Steele (both of New Paris).
    2. JANELLE ANN CONLEY, b. 1938, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LOWELL STEELE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janelle Ann Conley was born in Floyd County to Violet Young.
    3. S. DORIS "DORIS" CONLEY, b. June 1, 1941, Knox, Starke County, Indiana, d. August 8, 2009, Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana, buried in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, S. Doris Conley (age 68), daughter of the late Jess W. & Violet Young Conley, was a resident of New Paris, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born June 1, 1941 in Knox, Indiana, died August 8, 2009 in Richmond, Indiana, and was buried in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio. She was survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Janell A. & Lowell "Toad" Steele.






WALTER CONSTANTINE CONNELLEY, son of WILLIAM ELSEY CONNELLEY and JULIA FRANCIS WITTEN, was born August 21, 1879 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died December 18, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (1) VIRGIE VENCILL, daughter of JOHN VENCILL and (unknown), December 25, 1903. She was born in May of 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died May 10, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married (2) GRACE BAYES, daughter of WILLIAM FILMORE BAYES and SARAH E. MAY. She was born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, and died May 20, 1962 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. He married (3) LUCY DYER. She was born about 1904 in Kentucky. Lucy Dyer married (1) DONA ARNETT, son of SHERMAN ARNETT and RHODA MCGUIRE, about 1922. He was born July 16, 1899 in Foraker, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died May 31, 1928 in Patrick, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Sherman Arnett Cemetery in Foraker, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (3) DIXON BORDERS.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 328 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 133 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Grace Bayes first married Joe M. Kendall of Kentucky, as is found on Grace's daughter Lillian's death certificate.

When Walter Constantine Connelley'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 and physician in Salyersville, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was Grace Connelley of Salyersville, and that he was born August 21, 1879. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had gray eyes and gray hair.

According to his death certificate, Walter C. Connelley died December 18, 1952 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from stomach cancer. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 21, 1879, his marital status as divorced, his occupation as physician, his parents as William Elzie Connelley and Julia Witten, the informant as Marcus Connelley, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Salyersville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Walter C. Connelley died December 18, 1952 in Magoffin County at the age of 73. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death records, Virgie Conley, daughter of John Vincil (b. Russell County, Virginia), died May 10, 1910 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Her mother was born in Knott County, although her name isn't listed.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Grace B. Connelley died May 20, 1962 in Magoffin County at the age of 79.

According to his death certificate, Dona Arnett died May 31, 1928 in Patrick from the flu. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Foraker, Magoffin County, his birth date as July 16, 1899, his marital status as married, his wife as Lucy Dyre, and his parents as Sherman Arnett (b. Foraker) and Rhoda McGuire (b. Magoffin County).

On page 42 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 21, 1900), Walter is found living in the home of his grandmother. Mary J. Witten [Dixon] is listed as the head of the household for house #367, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1840 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Indiana, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 59), Lella M. (daughter, born in September of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), William P. (son, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Walter Conley (grandson, farm laborer, born in August of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), and Mattie Conley (relationship is blank, birth date is blank, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 2 months). Mattie Conley has a note next to her name that says "Transferred from sheet 20 line 51," so she may not be a part of this household.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Sarah E. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #138, she's a farmer, widowed, born in July of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, and she's 40 years old. Also listed are Gracie (daughter, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Filmore M. (son, born in August of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 56 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 28, 1900), Walter Connelley's first wife, Virgie Vencill, is found living in the home of her aunt and uncle. Francis M. Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #486, he's a postmaster, born in September of 1839 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Sarah V. (wife, born in February of 1850 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 28 years, she hasn't had any children, age 50), Virgie Vincill (niece, born in May of 1882 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18), and Lucy V. Colvin (niece, born in June of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15). Francis Marion Litteral was the son of Hairston Litteral and Katherine Ramey, and the brother of William Elsie Litteral and Fleming Litteral. Francis' wife's maiden name was reportedly Sarah Virginia Vencill, daughter of Henry G. Vencill and Sarah Horton.

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Walter C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, and he's 30 years old. He's living by himself.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Grace Bayes is found living in the home of her mother and step-father. John B. Cornwell is listed as the head of the household for house #171, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 30), Filmore M. Bays (son [step-son], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Grace Kendell (daughter [step], married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 21), Vivian Kendell (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lillian Kendell (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Oil Springs) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 1910), Walter Connelley's first wife and the 2 children from that marriage are found living in the home of her aunt and uncle. Marion Litteral is listed as the head of the household (the houses aren't numbered), he's a hotel keeper, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 38 years, and he's 70 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 38 years, age 60), Lizzie P Simer [Picklesimer] (hired girl, housekeeper, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Edith Kenard (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Virgie Conley (niece, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Francis Conley (grandson [grandnephew], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Edith Conley (granddaughter [grandniece], born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 19 & 20 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Walter C. Connelley is listed as the head of the household for house #202, he's a medical doctor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Louise (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Pit (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Gus (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Vivian Kendall (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 11), and Lillian Kendall (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 77-2 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Walter C. Connelley is listed as the head of the household for house #130, he's a physician, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 47), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 15, Pit (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gus (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), William E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), John P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Marcus (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Candice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 77-10 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Ethridge Dyer is listed as the head of the household for house #177, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 65), Lucy Arnett (daughter, widowed, born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 26), Frances Arnett (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Dona C. Arnett (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 11 months).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 77-2 in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Walter Connelly is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a doctor with a private practice, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of college, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 34), Wm. Elsey Connelly (son, taxi driver, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 20), Frances Arnett (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 19), John Russell Connelly (son, taxi driver, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 19), Marcus Connelly (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Theda Fay Connelly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 77-1 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Grace Connelley is listed as the head of the household for house #31, she's divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 67 years old. Also listed are Candace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Louise (daughter, divorced, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 2 years of high school, age 27), Harry D. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 9), Walter K. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 7), Dolores (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Edwin C. (son, married, taxi operator, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 25), Addie (daughter-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 20), Pitt (son, married, taxi operator, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 24), Sally (daughter-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same married, that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 23), and James R. (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The children of WALTER CONNELLEY and VIRGIE VENCILL are:

    1. FRANCIS CONNELLEY, b. October 27, 1904, Tom's Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 27, 1988, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GLADYS M. BLANKENSHIP.
    2. EDITH VIRGINIA CONNELLEY, b. February 7, 1907, Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. March 30, 1993, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CHARLES UHL STAFFORD.

    The children of WALTER CONNELLEY and GRACE BAYES are:

    1. LOUISE CONNELLEY, b. March 24, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 2001, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Kentucky, m. WORTH CONLEY.
    2. EDWIN CONSTANTINE CONNELLEY, b. July 29, 1914, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NELLIE BORDERS, daughter of JOHN ELBERT BORDERS and VINA MURRAY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Constantine P. Connelley was born July 29, 1914 in Magoffin County to Grace Bayse.
      Nellie Border's parents names were confirmed by finding the obituary of her mother (1897-1982). They are also found on page 328 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.
    3. PITT WITTEN CONNELLEY, b. November 16, 1915, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. SALLIE BAILEY, daughter of SHEM BAILEY and NETTIE (unknown last name). She was b. August 21, 1914, August 21, 1914, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. June 3, 2004, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pitt W. Connelley was born November 16, 1915 in Magoffin County to Grace Bayes.
      According to her obituary, Sallie Bailey Connelley (age 89), daughter of the late Shem and Nettie Bailey, was a sales clerk and co-owner of Connelley Trailer Court. She was born August 21, 1914 in Magoffin County, died June 3, 2004 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Connelley Cemetery on the Connelley Farm in Salyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pitt Witten Connelley. She was survived by 1 son, Robert Connelley (of Salyersville); 1 daughter, Vera Connelley Stamper (Salyersville); several brothers and sisters; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. CHRISTINE CONNELLEY (died young).
    5. GUS CONNELLEY, b. August 5, 1918, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. ANNA LOUISE PATRICK, daughter of JACKSON T. PATRICK and NORA FAIRCHILD, October 1, 1939. She was b. November 20, 1918, d. January 5, 1971, Taylor, Wayne County, Michigan.
      Notes: Anna Louise Patrick was the sister of Reva Clair Patrick.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gus Connelley was born August 5, 1918 in Magoffin County to Grace Bayes.
    6. WILLIAM ELSEY "BELSEY" CONNELLEY, b. March 30, 1920, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 5, 2012, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. LUVA MAE PRESTON.
    7. JOHN RUSSELL CONNELLEY, b. 1921, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MARY EMMA PRATER, daughter of CLAY PRATER and GOLDIE HOLBROOK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John R. Connelley was born in Magoffin County to Grace Bayes.
    8. MARCUS CONNELLEY, b. September 3, 1923, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 2011, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. IMOGENE SALYER.
    9. CANDACE T. CONNELLEY, b. November 13, 1926, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. September 23, 2009, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) WICK CHILDERS, m. (2) CLIFTON K. LACY. He was b. April 8, 1911, d. March 11, 1983.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Candace T. Connelley was born November 13, 1926 in Magoffin County to Grace Bays.
      According to her obituary, Candace Connelley Lacy (age 83), daughter of the late Walter C. and Grace Bayes Connelley, was born November 13, 1926 in Salyersville, died September 23, 2009 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, and was buried in Connelley Cemetery in Salyersville. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Wick Childers; her 2nd husband, Clifton K. Lacy; 5 brothers, Francis Connelley, Ed Connelley, John R. Connelley, Pitt W. Connelley, and Gus Connelley; and 1 sister, Edith Stafford. She was survived by 2 brothers, Belsey Connelley (of Salyersville) and Marcus Connelley (Salyersville); and 1 siter, Theda Fay Watkins (Salyersville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The child of WALTER CONNELLEY and LUCY DYER is:

    1. THEDA FAYE CONNELLEY, b. 1938, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. WILLIE WATKINS, son of JIM WATKINS and NANNY BAILEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Theda Faye Connelley was born in Magoffin County to Lucy Dyer.

    (This information comes from Lesia Connelley Vargas and other sources)






THOMAS "TOMIE" MCFADDIN, son of JENNIE CONLEY and WILLIAM MCFADDIN, was born April 19, 1902 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died March 16, 1987 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. He married EMMALINE "RHODA" ROBINSON, daughter of PROCTOR ROBINSON and MARGARET SPEARS, about 1926. She was born January 7, 1908 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, died May 5, 1981 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, and is entombed in Rose Hill Burial Park and Mausoleum in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 293 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Margaret Spears was the sister of Samuel R. Spears.

According to her obituary, Margaret Spears Robinson (age 67), daughter of John and Adeline Robinson Spears, was born September 10, 1883 in Johnson County, died May 29, 1951 in the Thealka, Kentucky, home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Van Hoose, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Sitka. She was preceded in death by her husband, Proctor Robinson, on May 20, 1931. She was survived by 4 sons, John Robinson (of Thealka), Clarence Robinson (Thealka), Ernest Robinson (Thealka), and William Robinson (Glo, Kentucky); 3 daughters, Mrs. Bernard Castle (Paintsville), Mrs. Tommy Mcfaddin [sic] (Springfield, Ohio), and Mrs. Marshall Van Hoose (Thealka); and 2 sisters, Mrs. John Adams (Fredericksburg, Maryland) and Mrs. Letcher Spencer (Thealka). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tomie McFaddin was born April 19, 1902, and died in March of 1987. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Tomie McFaddin was born about 1903 in Kentucky, and died March 16, 1987 in a long-term care facility in Clark County at the age of 84. He was widowed and living in Springfield, Clark County, at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Emmaline "Rhoda" McFaddin (age 73), daughter of Proctor and Margaret Spears Robinson, was a 31 year resident of Springfield, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born January 7, 1908 in Paintsville, died May 5, 1981 in Community Hospital, and was entombed in Rose Hill Mausoleum. She was survived by her husband, Tomie McFaddin; 2 sons, Tommy McFaddin Jr. and Eugene McFaddin (both of Springfield); 2 daughters, Patsy (Rexford) Blanton (Oil Springs, Kentucky) and Frances (John) Arnold (Springfield); 1 brother, Ernest Robinson (Medway); 2 sisters, her twin, Mrs. Adaline Castle (Augusta, Georgia) and Mrs. Dorothy VanHoose (Paintsville); 10 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, Emmaline McFaddin was born January 7, 1908, and died in May of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Emmalin McFaddin was born about 1908 in Kentucky, and died May 5, 1981 in Community Hospital of Springfield in Springfield, Clark County, at the age of 73. She was married and living in Clark County at the time of her death.

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Proctor Robinson is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Margret (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 23), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Addie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Emma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Proctor Robinson is listed as the head of the household for house #273, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Marget (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Adeline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Emaline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dorothy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months), and John Spears (father-in-law, widowed, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 65).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Tomy Mcfadin is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Rhoda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 22), Tomy Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). Emmaline's parents are in house #111.

On page 55 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1940), Tomy McFadden is listed as the head of the household for house #498, he's a plumber, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Emmoline (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), Tomy Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Patsy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of TOMIE MCFADDIN and EMMALINE ROBINSON are:

    1. TOMMY MCFADDIN JR., b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ELOISE BROWN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tommy McFaddin was born in Johnson County to Emmaline Robinson.
    2. EUGENE MCFADDIN, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DORIS WELLS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eugene McFaddin was born in Johnson County to Emmaline Robinson.
    3. PATSY RUTH MCFADDIN, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. OLLIE REXFORD "REXFORD" BLANTON, son of DORCAS FAIRCHILD and WILLIAM ROSCOE "ROSCOE" BLANTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patsy R. McFaddin was born in Johnson County to Rhoda Robinson.
    4. ROBERT MCFADDIN, b. February 8, 1936, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 14, 1937, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert McFaddin was born February 8, 1936 in Johnson County to Euraline Robinson.
      According to his death certificate, Robert McFaddin died April 14, 1937 in South Side, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as February 7, 1936, his parents as Tommy McFaddin (b. Johnson County) and Emma Robinson (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Tommy McFadden of Paintsville.
    5. JAMES MCFADDIN, b. January 18, 1938, South Side, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 18, 1938, South Side, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jim McFaddin was born January 18, 1938 in Johnson County to Emmaline Robinson.
      According to his death certificate, James McFaddin died was born and died on January 18, 1938 in South Side, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He lived only 10 minutes and the cause of death is listed as "Respiratory failure cause unknown." Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Tommy McFaddin (b. Johnson County) and Emmaline Robinson (b. Johnson County), and the informant as Tommy McFaddin of Paintsville.
    6. NANCY LOUISE MCFADDIN, b. November 29, 1939, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 29, 1939, Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Nancy Louise McFadin was stillborn on November 29, 1939 in Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Tommy Mcfadin (b. Kentucky) and Emeline Robinson (b. Kentucky), the informant as Tommy McFadin of Paintsville, and the burial place as Meade Cemetery [H. E. Conley Cemetery].
    7. FRANCES IRENE MCFADDIN, b. Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN M. ARNOLD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Francis I. McFaddin was born in Johnson County to Emaline Robinson.






ALFRED CONLEY, son of JOHN ELLIOTT CONLEY and SUSAN JAMES, was born April 3, 1889 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died October 21, 1967 in Pike County, Kentucky. He married FANNIE DIXON, daughter son of JOHN DIXON and MINNIE BAYES, about 1913. She was born in September of 1898 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 294 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Alfred Conley was born April 3, 1889 in Johnson County, died October 21, 1967, and married Faye Dixon. Faye Dixon was actually the sister of Alfred's wife.

Information on this family can also be found on page 486 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Dixon (age 24) married Minnie Bayes (age 15) on August 24, 1892 in Johnson County.

John Dixon was the brother of Mary Dixon and Peter C. Dixon.

John Dixon's 2nd wife was Della Walker, sister of Fred W. Walker.

According to his obituary, John Dixon, son of the late Henry and Jane Stafford Dixon, had spent his entire life on the old Dixon farm on Mill Branch where he was born 71 years earlier. He died July 30, 1939 at the Southside [Paintsville] home of his sister, and was buried in the old Spradlin cemetery on the Mayo farm [later reinterred in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery]. He was 1st married to Miss Minnie Bayes, who preceded him in death. To this union was born 3 children, 2 of whom were still alive, Mrs. Fannie Conley (of Paintsville) and Mrs. Fay Price (Washington, D.C.). He then married Mrs. Della Walker Williams, who survived him. He was also survived by 3 step-children, K. B. Williams (Paintsville), Ralph Williams (Paintsville), and Mrs. Irvin Rice (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Taylor (Paintsville) and Mrs. Murza Borders (White House). He was also the brother of the late Dr. Ben Dixon of Salyersville. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Della Walker Williams Dixon (age 72), daughter of the late Foster and Kate Davis Walker, was born May 11, 1867, died January 11, 1940 at home on Mill Branch, and was buried in Franklin Cemetery on May Farm [later reinterred in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery]. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Isaac Milton Williams, whom she married in 1883. To this union was born 4 children, Everett Williams (deceased), Kelsie B. Williams, Ralph Williams, and Mrs. Ervin Rice. In addition to her children, she was also survived by the following relatives; step-daughters, Mrs. Fay Price (Washington, D.C.), Mrs. Fannie Conley (Middlesboro, Kentucky); and 1 half-sister, Miss Esta Walker (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When Alfred Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 26, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, he stated that he was working for Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Baltimore, that the person who would always know his address was Buck Sherman [brother-in-law Henry "Buck" Sherman] of Auxier, Kentucky, and that he was born April 3, 1889 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 6 inches tall, he weighed 137 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, a light complexion, and a "small nail on the right hand little finger."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alfred Conley was born April 3, 1889, and died in October of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Maryland, and his last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alfred Conley died October 21, 1967 in Pike County at the age of 78. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 31 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), William J. Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #381, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Minnie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 4 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), J [unreadable rest of first name] Bayes is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's widowed, not working, born in December of [unreadable] in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are John Dixon (son-in-law, widowed, farmer, born in May of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years [crossed out], age 30), Fay (granddaughter, born in December of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Fanny (granddaughter, born in September of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), John Dixon is listed as the head of the household for house #165, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Della R. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 7 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 42), Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Evertt Williams (step-son, single, surveyor, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Ralph B. Williams (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Ben Curnette is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Nancy A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 46), Ralph (son, married, brakeman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 25), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months), Stella J. Curnette (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), Stella Curnette (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 26), Alfred Conley (boarder, married, track layer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 40), Bert Conley (boarder, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Harold Conley (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Roger Conley (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 7-31 in Bell County, Kentucky (dated May 13, 1940), Fannie Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #101, she's a hostess in a boarding house, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 43 years old. Also listed is Nedra Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The children of ALFRED CONLEY and FANNIE DIXON are:

    1. BERT CONLEY, b. 1914, Ohio.
    2. HAROLD CONLEY, b. September 25, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold Conley was born September 25, 1916 in Johnson County to Fannie Dixon.
    3. ROGER D. CONLEY, b. June 16, 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roger D. Conley was born June 16, 1921 in Floyd County to Fannie Dixon.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Roger Conley was born June 16, 1921, and died in August of 1982. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Clermont County, Ohio.

    The child of FANNIE DIXON and (unknown) is:

    1. NEDRA LEE CONLEY, b. 1939, Bell County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nedra L. Conley was born in Bell County to Fannie Dixon.






BOBBY JOE MOLLETTE, son of LAURA ANNA DAVIS and FRED V. MOLLETTE, was born February 26, 1933 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 19, 1981 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LORRAINE WELLS, daughter of ALI WELLS and SADIE COLLINS.

Notes: Sadie Collins was the sister of Alexander M. Collins.

According to her obituary, Sadie Collins Wells (age 57), daughter of Perry and Alberta Spears Collins, had been a resident of Daniels Creek her entire life. She was born June 29, 1908, died May 8, 1965 in Raceland, Kentucky, and was buried in the family cemetery in Daniels Creek. She was survived by her husband, Ali Wells; 3 sons, Sammy Wells (of Van Lear), Franklin Wells (Van Lear), and Ali Wells Jr. (Van Lear); 8 daughters, Jean Caudill (Russell, Kentucky), Eileen Oney (Raceland), Mary Collins (Van Lear), Loraine Blair (Van Lear), Donnis Ann Wells (Van Lear), Mary Allen (Columbus, Georgia), Cindy Morris (Ashland), and Donna Rambo (Worthington, Ohio); 5 brothers, Hansford Collins (Denver, Colorado), Tillman Collins (Flatwoods), Joe Collins (Weeksberry), James Collins (Taylor, Michigan), and Harmon Collins (Taylor); 3 sisters, Rosa Stafford (Coal Grove, Ohio), Estell Gibson (Florida), and Cynthia Collins (Van Lear); and 15 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Mary Margaret Wells Rider (age 73), daughter of the late Ali and Sadie Collins Wells, was born January 11, 1935, died December 5, 2008 in Pleasant Hill Manor Nursing Home in Piketon, and was buried in Wells Cemetery in Daniels Creek. She was survived by 2 sons; 1 daughter; 1 brother, Ali Wells Jr. (Paintsville); 5 sisters, Doris Fannin (Van Lear), Eileen Martin (Ashland), Cindy Morris (Ashland), Lorraine Mollette (Allen, Kentucky), and Donna Ramboo (Worthington); 7 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Bobby Joe Mollett (age 47), son of Fred and Laura Davis Mollett, was born February 26, 1933 in Johnson County, died February 19, 1981 in Van Lear, and was buried in the family cemetery in Van Lear. He was survived by his mother; his wife, Lorraine Wells Mollett; 1 son, Michael Mollett; 2 daughters, Marla Burchett (of Van Lear) and Tammy Hunter (Estill); 2 brothers, David Mollett (Prestonsburg) and Donald Mollett (Sierra Vista, Arizona); 1 sister, Yvonne Spurgeon (Cincinnati, Ohio); and 2 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The children of BOBBY MOLLETTE and LORRAINE WELLS are:

    1. MICHAEL MOLLETTE.
    2. MARLA MOLLETTE, m. (unknown first name) BURCHETT.
    3. TAMMY MOLLETTE, m. (unknown first name) HUNTER.






EDDIE BRIAN DAVIS, son of LON CECIL DAVIS and EDITH G. WEBB, was born August 1, 1941, Johnson County, Kentucky, died August 11, 2001, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, buried in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He married GLORIA PRESTON.

Notes: According to his obituary, Eddie Brian Davis (age 60), son of Cecil Davis and the late Edith Webb Davis, was a retired General Electric employee. He was born August 1, 1941 in Johnson County, died August 11, 2001 at home in Louisville, and was buried in Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville. He was survived by his wife, Gloria Preston; 1 daughter, Lisa Hayes; and 6 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

    The child of EDDIE DAVIS and GLORIA PRESTON is:

    1. LISA DAVIS, m. (unknown first name) HAYES.







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