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LANA AGNES "SISSIE" MAY, daughter of THOMAS BLAIR MAY and CAROLINE "CARRIE" HACKWORTH, was born September 18, 1894 in Morgan County, Kentucky, died April 19, 1978 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Newsill Cemetery in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. She married (1) TOBIAS CHRISTIAN, son of HENRY CHRISTIAN and FRANCES J. COX, June 7, 1909 in Rowan County, Kentucky. He was born June 3, 1892 in Kentucky, died October 19, 1918 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Christian Cemetery in Rowan County, Kentucky. She married (2) JAMES ALLEN MESSER, son of ALEX MESSER and MARTHA PELFREY, November 17, 1910 in Rowan County, Kentucky. He was born March 16, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky, died May 18, 1959 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and is buried in Newsill Cemetery in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

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

Lana May's brother, Henry, married James Messer's half-sister, Jessie Johnson.

Martha Pelfrey's 3rd husband was Lana May's father, Thomas Blair May.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Ellic Messer married Martha Pelphrey on July 7, 1887 in Rowan County. The surety bond was taken out by William Pelfrey.

According to Kentucky birth records, Lena E. May was born September 18, 1893 in Morgan County to T. B. May (b. Morgan County) and Caroline Hacker (b. Morgan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lanie A. May married Tobias Christian on June 7, 1909 in Rowan County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lona May married James Messer on November 17, 1910 in Rowan County.

When James Messer's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Rowan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a fireman for Kentucky Brick Company in Haldeman, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, that he had a physical disability that should exempt him from the draft, and that he was born March 16, 1890. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and black hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lana Messer was born September 18, 1894, and died in April of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1964 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lana Messer died April 19, 1978 in Rowan County at the age of 83. She was living in Rowan County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Bias Christian died October 19, 1918 in Rowan County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Influenza. I did not attend Patient." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as June 3, 1892, his marital status as married, his parents as Henry Christian (b. Kentucky) and Frances Cox (b. Kentucky), the informant as Henry Christian of Haldeman, Kentucky, and the burial place as Christian Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bias Christian died October 19, 1918 in Rowan County at the age of 26.

According to his obituary, James Allen Messer (age 69), son of the late Aleck and Martha Pelfrey Messer, was born March 16, 1890 in Carter County, Kentucky, died May 18, 1959, and was buried in Morehead, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Lana May, whom he married on November 17, 1910; 5 sons, Everett Messer (of Rochester, Indiana), Aleck Messer (Haldeman, Kentucky), Thomas Messer (Rochester), Leonard Messer (Rochester), and Billy Ray Messer (Morehead); 7 daughters, Mrs. Reba Scaggs (Chillicothe, Ohio), Mrs. Lyda Steagall (Rochester), Mrs. Mary Clark (Chillicothe), Mrs. Julia Stevens (Morehead), Mrs. Bobbie Johnson (Anderson, Indiana), Mrs. Elenora Jesse (Decatur, Illinois), and Mrs. Wanda Henderson (Morehead); 2 brothers, John B. Messer (Morehead) and Willie Messer (Haldeman); 1 sister, Mrs. Jesse May (Morehead); 56 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James A. Messer died May 18, 1959 in Rowan County at the age of 69. He was living in Rowan County at the time of his death.

Information found on findagrave.com (including his obituary) shows that James Allen Messer was buried in Newsill Cemetery in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 116 (Hoggtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Henry Christian is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in October of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Frances J. (wife, born in May of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 32), Tobias (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), John W. (son, born in September of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Harry F. (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1910 census for District 156 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Henry Christian is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 19 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Frances J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 41), Tobias (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 17), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harry F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Robert H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Laney (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, age 15).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 156 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Martha Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #140, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, and she's 43 years old. Also listed are Willie M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), James A. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), John B. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Jesse [Jessie Dee Johnson] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 231 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated January 17, 1920), Jim Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #143, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Sisie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Evertt (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Reba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 11 months), and Alex (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 103-7 (Haldeman) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1930), James Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a tender of sand in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Lana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 37), Evert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Reba (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alec (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Marry C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Thomie (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Junita (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Lonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and Martha Messer (mother, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 103-7 in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Jim Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a laborer in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sissie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 49), Tommie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), June (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bobbie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Wanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), Catherine Clark (daughter, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Janis (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of SISSIE MAY and JAMES MESSER are:

    1. EVERETT B. MESSER, b. February 1, 1913, Breathitt County, Kentucky, d. March 1977, Delong, Fulton County, Indiana.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Everett B. Messer was born February 1, 1913 in Breathitt County to Lana May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Everett Messer was born February 1, 1913, and died in March of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Delong, Fulton County, Indiana.
    2. REBA E. MESSER, b. February 10, 1915, Breathitt County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SCAGGS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rebe E. Messer was born February 10, 1915 in Breathitt County to Lana Mayze.
    3. ALEX MESSER, b. April 20, 1917, Breathitt County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1985, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alex Messer was born April 20, 1917 in Breathitt County to Sissie May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alex Messer was born April 20, 1917, and died in October of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alex Messer died October 3, 1985 in Rowan County at the age of 68. He was living in Rowan County at the time of his death.
    4. LYDIA MESSER, b. 1921, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. April 22, 2008, Hamlet, Starke County, Indiana, m. (unknown first name) STIGALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lydie Messer was born April 4, 1921 in Rowan County to Lanie May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lydia M. Stigall was born April 4, 1921, and died April 22, 2008. She received her Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Indiana, and her last place of residence was in Hamlet, Starke County, Indiana.
    5. MARY CATHERINE MESSER, b. 1923, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CLARK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary C. Messer was born in Rowan County to Lana May.
    6. THOMAS M. MESSER, b. April 25, 1988, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. February 15, 1988.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas P. Messer was born in Rowan County to Lanie May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Thomas M. Messer was born April 25, 1988, and died February 15, 1988. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Indiana.
    7. JUANITA "JUNE" MESSER, b. June 1, 1927, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 2010, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) STEVENS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Juanita Messer was born in Rowan County to Lonie May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, June M. Stevens was born June 1, 1927, and died January 8, 2010. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.
    8. JAMES LEONARD "LEONARD" MESSER, b. 1929, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. ANN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James L. Messer was born in Rowan County to Lana May.
    9. BOBBIE LOU MESSER, b. June 29, 1931, Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. July 1, 2013, Ingalls, Madison County, Indiana, buried in Fortville, Hancock County, Indiana, m. THEODORE HARRISON JOHNSON.
      Notes: According to her obituary, found on findagrave.com, Bobbie Lou Messer Johnson (age 82), daughter of the late James Allen Messer and Lana Agnes May Messer, was born June 29, 1931 in Morehead, Kentucky, died July 1, 2013 in Ingalls, and was buried in Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Theodore Harrison Johnson; 2 sons, Wendell R. Johnson and Tracey A. Johnson; 1 grandson, Dustin W. Johnson; and 1 son-in-law, Bob Cowles. She was survived by 1 son, Dennis (Melanie) Johnson (of Ingalls); 1 daughter, Sally Cowles (Anderson, Indiana); 1 granddaughter (and caretaker), Amanda (Joe) Collins (Ingalls); 1 brother, Leonard (Ann) Messer (Knox, Indiana); 1 sister, Elnor [sic] (Earl) Jesse (Seymour, Indiana); 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
    10. MARTHA ELENORE MESSER, b. 1934, Rowan County, Kentucky, m. EARL JESSE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha E. Messer was born in Rowan County to Linie May.
    11. WANDA FRANCES MESSER, b. 1935, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wanda Frances Messer was born in Rowan County to Lana A. May.
    12. BILLY RAY MESSER, b. March 28, 1939, Carter County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy R. Messer was born in Carter County to Lana May.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Billy R. Messer was born March 28, 1939, and died May 15, 2002. He received his Social Security card in 1957-1958 in Indiana, and his last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.







SAMUEL HENRY MERREL "HENRY" MAY, son of THOMAS BLAIR MAY and CAROLINE "CARRIE" HACKWORTH, was born May 16, 1899 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, and died October 22, 1994 in Rowan County, Kentucky. He married JESSIE DEE JOHNSON, daughter of H. G. JOHNSON and MARTHA M. PELFREY, February 14, 1918. She was born June 18, 1902 in Kentucky, and died January 12, 1974 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

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

Henry May's sister, Lana, married Jessie Johnson's half-brother, James Messer.

Martha Pelfrey's 3rd husband was Henry May's father, Thomas Blair May. H. G. Johnson was her 2nd husband. His full name was reportedly Henry Gardner Johnson [or Gardner Henry Johnson].

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, H. G. Johnson (farmer, b. Breathitt County, father b. Russell County, Virginia, resident of Eadston [Rowan County], 2nd marriage, age 41) married Martha Messer (b. Carter County, father b. Lawrence County, resident of Mispah, Kentucky, mother b. Morgan County, 2nd marriage, age 36) on April 7, 1898 in Rowan County. The surety bond was taken out by William Pelfrey, and the marriage was performed at the bride's house.

When Henry Merrel May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed, that his closest relative was Jessie Dee May of Haldeman, Rowan County, and that he was born May 16, 1899. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had black eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry May was born May 16, 1899, and died October 22, 1994. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry May died October 22, 1994 in Rowan County at the age of 95. He was living in Rowan County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jessie May was born June 18, 1902, and died in January of 1974. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jessie D. May died January 12, 1974 in Rowan County at the age of 71. She was living in Rowan County at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 156 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Martha Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #140, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, and she's 43 years old. Also listed are Willie M. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), James A. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), John B. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), and Jesse (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 16 of the 1920 census for District 231 (Hogtown) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), T. B. May is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 52), Henry (son, single, works in a brick factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 20), Jessie (daughter [-in-law], single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 17), and Hurshel (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 103-7 (Haldeman) in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Henry May is listed as the head of the household for house #83, he's a hacker in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Jesse D. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 27), Hursel (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Curirs (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Jancie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Samie (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months), and Vernon (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On pages 8 & 9 of the 1940 census for District 103-7 in Rowan County, Kentucky (dated April 11 & 12, 1940), Henry May is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a brick dresser in a brick plant, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Jessie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 37), Hershal (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 21), Murual (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Sammie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Vernon (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Evelina (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Lanford (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Alex (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Lolie Messer (niece, single, does housework for a private family born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Rowan County in 1935, 4th grade education, age 19).

    The children of HENRY MAY and JESSIE JOHNSON are:

    1. HERSHAL B. MAY, b. February 20, 1919, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. November 11, 1990, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harshel [sic] B. May was born February 20, 1919 in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hershal B. May was born February 20, 1919, and died November 11, . He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hershal B. May died November 11, 1990 in Rowan County at the age of 71. He was living in Florida at the time of his death.
    2. JAMES E. MAY, b. October 4, 1920, Rowan County, Kentucky, d. April 1983.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. May was born October 4, 1920 in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, James May was born October 4, 1920, and died in April of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.
    3. CURTIS MURL MAY, b. 1923, Kentucky.
    4. JANICE D. MAY, b. 1925, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janice D. May was born in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
    5. SAMUEL E. MAY, b. 1927, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel E. May was born in Rowan County to Jesse Johnson.
    6. VERNON MAY, b. 1929, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vernon May was born in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
    7. EVELINA MAY, b. 1931, Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eulalia May was born in Breathitt County to Jessie Johnson.
    8. THOMAS LANSFORD MAY, b. 1934, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas L. May was born in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
    9. ARLIE S. MAY, b. 1938, Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arlie S. May was born in Rowan County to Jessie Johnson.
    10. JOHN WILEY MAY, b. Rowan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John Wiley May was born in Rowan County to Jessie D. Johnson.
    11. GEORGE M. MAY, b. Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George M. May was born in Breathitt County to Jessie Johnson.
    12. MARTHA A. MAY, b. Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Martha A. May was born in Breathitt County to Jessie Johnson.
    13. JERRY D. MAY, b. Breathitt County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jerry D. May was born in Breathitt County to Jessie Johnson.







HARVEY GREEN MAY, son of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, was born November 18, 1877 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 31, 1959 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio. He married MARTHA CLICK, daughter of WILLIAM J. CLICK and MARY "POLLY" DOTSON, September 4, 1897 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She was born November 25, 1876 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1965 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio.

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

Martha Click was the sister of Sarah J. Click, Mary Bell Click, Joseph Click, and Lillie M. Click.

According to Kentucky birth record, there was an unnamed female born on November 25, 1876 in Floyd County to William J. Click (b. Floyd County) and Mary Dotson (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Harry G. May married Martha Click on September 4, 1897 in Floyd County.

When Harvey Green May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer, that his closest relative was Mrs. Martha May of Pedro, Lawrence County, and that he was born November 18, 1878. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

When Harvey Green May's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 25, 1942 in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Pedrow, Aid Township. Lawrence County, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Martha May of Pedro, and that he was born November 18, 1877 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 190 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light brown complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that H. G. May lived from 1877 to 1959, and was buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio, and that Martha May lived from 1876 to 1965, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Harvey G. May was born about 1878, and died August 31, 1959 at home in Lawrence County at the age of 81. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Martha May was born about 1877, and died June 3, 1965 at home in Lawrence County at the age of 88. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), William Click is listed as the head of the household for house #210, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Pollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 29), Sara J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Mary B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Harvy May is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in November of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 23), and Sarah E. (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1). They are living next to Harvey's parents.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Harvey G. May is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 33), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Cartie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mollie B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Annie G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 21 of the 1920 census for District 20-93 (Aid Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated January 17, 1920), Green May is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Corda A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gladys (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Letha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 44-1 (Aid Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1930), Harvey Green May is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 53), Nanne Henderson (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 29), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Letha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Earl Henderson (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Hellen Henderson (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Richard Henderson (grandson, born in California, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 44-1 (Aid) in Lawrence County, Ohio (undated), H. G. May is listed as the head of the household for house #138, 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 62 years old. Also listed is Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 63).

    The children of HARVEY MAY and MARTHA CLICK are:

    1. SARAH E. MAY, b. July 1898, Kentucky.
    2. NANNIE J. MAY, b. April 20, 1901, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 26, 1991, Jackson County, Ohio, buried in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. (1) MONTGOMERY W. "MONT" HENDERSON, m. (2) (unknown first name) BRICKER.
    3. CORDA ALICE MAY, b. 1903, Kentucky, d. October 2, 1965, Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, buried in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio, m. EVERETT WOOTEN.
    4. MOLLIE B. MAY, b. 1906, Kentucky.
    5. ANNIE GLADYS MAY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    6. ELSIE MAY, b. June 13, 1911, Green County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elsie May was born June 13, 1911 in Green County to Martha Click.
    7. LETHA MAY, b. 1912, Kentucky.
    8. DELLA MAY, b. June 24, 1914, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Della May was born June 24, 1914 in Greenup County to Martha Click.
    9. NORA B. MAY, b. July 18, 1916, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nora B. May was born July 18, 1916 in Greenup County to Martha Click.







NANNIE J. MAY, daughter of HARVEY GREEN MAY and MARTHA CLICK, was born April 20, 1901 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 26, 1991 in Jackson County, Ohio, and was buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio. She married (1) MONTGOMERY W. "MONT" HENDERSON, son of EMANUEL H. HENDERSON and ROSA B. (unknown last name). He was born August 17, 1899 in North Carolina, died January 17, 1930 in Lawrence County, Ohio, and was buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio. She married (2) (unknown first name) BRICKER.

Notes: Mont and Nannie Henderson are found listed in a city directory in North Sacramento, California, in 1929. Mont is a cement worker.

According to Kentucky birth records, Nannie May was born April 20, 1901 in Floyd County to Green May (b. Floyd County) and Martha Click (b. Floyd County).

When Mont Montgomery Henderson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, he stated that he was a farmer working for Emanual Henderson in Pedro, Lawrence County, that his closest relative was Rosa Henderson in Pedro, and that he was born August 17, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Nannie Henderson livied from 1901 to 1991, and was buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio, and that Mont Henderson lived from 1899 to 1930, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nannie Bricker was born April 20, 1901, and died November 26, 1991. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Nannie J. Bricker was born April 20, 1901 in Kentucky, and died November 26, 1991 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Jackson County at the age of 90. Her father's surname is listed as May, she was widowed, and she was living in Trumbull County at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death records, Mont Henderson died January 17, 1930 in Lawrence County.

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 12 (Horse Creek) in Ashe County, North Carolina (dated June 14, 1900), Rosa B. Henderson is listed as the head of the household for house #144, she's married, not working, born in May of 1880 in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, and she's 20 years old. Also listed are Minnie M. (daughter, born in February of 1898 in North Carolina, age 2), Mongomery [sic] W. (son, born in August of 1899 in North Carolina, age 9 months), and Myrtie A. Davis (sister, married, not working, born in December of 1881 in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, married for 0 years, age 19).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 131 (Civil District No. 8) in Johnson County, Tennessee (dated April 24, 1910), Manuel H. Henderson is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 13 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Rossie (wife, born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 25), Minnie (daughter, born in North Carolina, age 12), Mont (son, born in North Carolina, age 10), Fred (son, born in Tennessee, age 6), and Smith (son, born in Tennessee, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 209 (Akron) in Summit County, Ohio (dated January 7, 1920), Mont Henderson is found living as a "roomer" in house #88, he's single, working in a rubber factory, born in unknown, parents born in unknown, and he's 20 years old. Mont's family is found living living in house #182 in Aid Township [page 20 of the 1920 census for District 20-93 (Aid Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio]. Nannie and her parents are in house #194.

On page 16 of the 1930 census for District 44-1 (Aid Township) in Lawrence County, Ohio (dated April 22, 1930), Harvey Green May is listed as the head of the household for house #238, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 53), Nanne Henderson (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, age 29), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Letha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Nora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Earl Henderson (grandson, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Hellen Henderson (granddaughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), and Richard Henderson (grandson, born in California, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

    The children of NANNIE MAY and MONT HENDERSON are:

    1. EARL HENDERSON, b. 1922, Ohio.
    2. HELEN HENDERSON, b. 1924, Ohio.
    3. RICHARD HENDERSON, b. 1928, California.







CORDA ALICE MAY, daughter of HARVEY GREEN MAY and MARTHA CLICK, was born about 1903 in Kentucky, died October 2, 1965 in Gallipolis, Gallia County, Ohio, and is buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Cannons Creek, Lawrence County, Ohio. She married EVERETT WOOTEN in 1950 in Jackson County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Corda A. Wooten lived from 1903 to 1965, and was buried in Slab Fork Cemetery in Lawrence County, Ohio.

According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Corda Alice May married Everett Wooten in 1950 in Jackson County, West Virginia.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Corda A. Wooten was born about 1903, and died October 2, 1965 in Bay Park Community Hospital in Gallipolis, Gallia County, at the age of 62. She was married and living in Lawrence County, Ohio, at the time of her death.

On page 8 of the 1940 census for District 20-107 (Malden) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 5, 1940), Corda A. May is listed as the head of the household for house #73, she's single, a minister in a Protestant church, born in Kentucky, she was living in Lawrence County, Ohio, in 1935, she has 2 years of high school, and she's 36 years old. She's living by herself.







VIOLET MAY, daughter of THOMAS JERRY MAY and SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" MERRITT, was born July 5, 1908 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died July 5, 1988 in Pike County, Kentucky. She married JOHN W. LITTRELL, son of GEORGE W. LITTRELL and MARTHA JANE GASTIN, about 1925. He was born September 12, 1902 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and died September 28, 1968 in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Nannie Luttrell [sic] Singleton died February 6, 1928 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the throat and lungs. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, her birth date as October 13, 1894, her marital status as married, her parents as George Luttrell (b. Kentucky) and Martha Jane Gastin (b. Kentucky), the informant as B. Singleton of Eubank, Kentucky, and the burial place as Eubank Cemetery.

Information found on findagrave.com claims that Violet Littrell lived from June 15, 1908 to "unknown," and was buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and that John W. Littrell lived from September 12, 1902 to September 28, 1968, and was buried in the same cemetery. No photos of their headstones are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Violet Littrell was born June 15, 1908, and died July 5, 1988. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Illinois, and her last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Violet M. Littrell died July 5, 1988 in Pike County at the age of 80. She was living in Pulaski County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Littrell was born September 12, 1902, and died in September of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John W. Littrell died September 28, 1968 in Fayette County at the age of 66. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.

On page 47 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated June 30, 1900), Geo. W. Littrell is listed as the head of the household for house #451, he's a jeweler, born in March of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in December of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 29), Lee Roy (son, born in October of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Nannie (daughter, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Charles Weavren [hard to read] (nephew, single, not working, born in May of 1871 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 54 (Crab Orchard) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), George W. Littrell is listed as the head of the household for house #191, he's a jeweler, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 39), Lee R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Nannie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), George W. Littrell is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a jeweler, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Martha J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), and John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), John W. Littrell is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 26 years old. Also listed is Violet (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 69-11 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), John Littrell is listed as the head of the household for house #203, he's a road laborer, 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 Violet (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 32), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Darrel (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of VIOLET MAY and JOHN LITTRELL are:

    1. DALLAS O. LITTRELL, b. 1934, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dallas O. Littrell was born in Lincoln County to Violet May.
    2. DARRELL T. LITTRELL, b. 1937, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darrell T. Littrell was born in Lincoln County to Violet May.
    3. BOBBY LEE LITTRELL, b. December 11, 1939, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. January 4, 1940, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby L. Littrell was born in Lincoln County to Violet May.
      According to his death certificate, Bobby Lee Littrell died January 4, 1940 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from problems after being born without being fully developed. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Eubank, Kentucky, his birth date as December 11, 1939, his parents as John Littrell (b. Waynesburg) and Violet May (b. Prestonsburg), the informant as John Littrell of Eubank, and the burial place as Cress Cemetery.







WILLIS G. MAY, son of THOMAS JERRY MAY and SARAH ELLEN "ELLEN" MERRITT, was born January 21, 1910 in Kentucky, and died November 23, 1983 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. He married FLORENCE I. "FLOSSIE" AUSTIN, daughter of ROBERT AUSTIN and SARAH FRANCIS FERRELL, about 1929. She was born about 1913 in Tennessee, and died September 15, 1974 in Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas J. Austin was born in Lincoln County to Frances Fevvil, Robert M. Austin was born in Lincoln County to Sarah Ferrill, and Carl Edwin Austin was born in Lincoln County to Sarah Francis Ferrell.

Information found on findagrave.com claims that Willis Green May lived from January 21, 1910 to November 23, 1910, and was buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and that Flossie Irene May lived from February 3, 1913 to September 15, 1974, and was buried in the same cemetery. No photos of their headstones are provided.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Willis May was born January 21, 1910, and died in November of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Willis G. May died November 23, 1983 in Pulaski County at the age of 73. He was living in Lincoln County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Flossie I. May died September 15, 1974 in Pulaski County at the age of 61. She was living in Lincoln County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 14 (Civil District 4) in Cumberland County, Tennessee (dated January 6, 1920), Robert Austin is listed as the head of the household for house #40, he's a laborer in a sawmill, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, age 27), Troy (son, born in Tennessee, age 8), Flossie (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 6), Jewel (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 5), and Boyd (son, born in Tennessee, age 2 years 10 months).

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 14, 1930), Willis May is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Flossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Tennessee, first married at 15, age 16). Flossie's parents are in house #94.

On page 21 of the 1940 census for District 69-11 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Willis May is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Flossie (wife, born in Tennessee, 8th grade education, age 27), Charlean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nevada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Alma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Laverne (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 30 of the 1940 census for District 100-25 in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated May 8, 1940), Robert Austin is listed as the head of the household for house #285, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, he was living in rural Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Francis (wife, born in Tennessee, 8th grade education, age 47), Geraldine (daughter, born in Tennessee, age 16), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Thurman (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Robert Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Carol [Carl] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Boyd (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), and Jewel (daughter-in-law, married, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 21).

    The children of WILLIS MAY and FLOSSIE AUSTIN are:

    1. CHARLENE MAY, b. 1930, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charlene May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    2. WILMA NEVADA MAY, b. 1932, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilma N. May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    3. ALMA LEE MAY, b. 1933, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alma Lee May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie I. Austin.
    4. HENRY G. MAY, b. 1935, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henery G. May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    5. LAVERNE MAY, b. 1937, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Laferne May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    6. EUGENE MAY, b. 1939, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eugene May was born in Lincoln County to Florence Austin.
    7. BETTY J. MAY, b. Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betty J. May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    8. JIMMIE L. MAY, b. Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jimmie L. May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.
    9. LINDA C. MAY, b. Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Linda C. May was born in Lincoln County to Flossie Austin.







LILLIE BAKER MAY, daughter of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, was born November 7, 1896 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died May 4, 1977 in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio. She married WILLIAM HENRY "WILLIE" SHELL, son of ANDREW JACKSON SHELL and LEOTA BELLE SNIPES, January 9, 1915 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky. He was born June 23, 1896 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 8, 1951 in Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, and is buried in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio.

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

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

When William H. Shell's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed in Bonanza, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Lillie Shell of Bonanza, and that he was born June 23, 1896 in Bonanza. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Lillie B. Shell lived from 1896 to 1977, and was buried in Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Champaign County, Ohio, and that Willie H. Shell lived from 1896 to 1951 and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to her obituaries, found on findagrave.com and ancestry.com, Lillie B. Shell (age 80), daughter of Samuel and Violet Hackworth May, was born November 7, 1896 in Floyd County, died May 4 [1977] in Lake Cumberland Medical Center following an illness of several years, and was buried in Upper Honey Creek Cemetery in Christiansburg, Ohio. She married W. H. Shell on January 8, 1915 in Pulaski County, and he preceded her in death in 1951. She was survived by 3 sons, Henry M. Shell (of Eubank, Kentucky), Joseph Shell (Christiansburg), and Jack Shell (Christiansburg); 2 daughters, Carrie Marie (Andy) Smith (Eubank) and Violet Sowders (Troy, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Dora May (Troy), 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lillie Shell was born November 7, 1896, and died in May of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, her last benefit was paid out in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lillie B. Shell died May 4, 1977 in Pulaski County at the age of 80. She was living in Pulaski County at the time of her death.

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), Jackson Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in October of 1872 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Belle L. (wife, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Mahalah (daughter, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), William (son, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Lizzie (daughter, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

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

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 216 (Eubank) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated February 2 & 3, 1920), William H. Shell is listed as the head of the household for family #99 in house #91, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and there is a large spot of ink covering his age. Also listed are Lillie B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Violet L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 9 months), Henry M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), and Carrie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months). They are living under the same roof as Lillie's parents.

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 100-21 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Pulaski County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), Willie Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #331, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 34), Violet (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Carry (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Violet May (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 71).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 11-9 (Jackson) in Champaign County, Ohio (dated May 7, 1940), W. H. Shell is listed as the head of the household for house #218, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Pulaski County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 43), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 19), and Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 17).

    The children of LILLIE MAY and WILLIE SHELL are:

    1. VIOLET L. SHELL, b. March 29, 1916, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SOWDERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Violet L. Shell was born March 29, 1916 in Floyd County to Lillie May.
    2. HENRY M. SHELL, b. June 26, 1917, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Henry M. Shell was born June 26, 1917 in Pulaski County to Lillie May.
    3. CARRIE MARIE SHELL, b. May 30, 1919, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. ANDY SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carrie M. Shell was born May 30, 1919in Pulaski County to Lillie May.
    4. JOSEPH W. SHELL, b. 1921, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joseph W. Shell was born in Pulaski County to Lillie May.
    5. ALONZO JACK SHELL, b. 1922, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alonza J. Shell was born in Pulaski County to Lillie May.







AMANDA CAROLINE MAY, daughter of SAMUEL WHITE MAY and VIOLET HACKWORTH, was born November 28, 1898 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 1, 1929 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richard Singleton Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. She married BARRETT B. SINGLETON, son of ISAAC C. SINGLETON and SARAH ANN GOOCH, January 8, 1915. He was born July 9, 1895 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, died April 12, 1967 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Cress Family Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. Barrett B. Singleton married (2) RESSIE JOHNSON. He married (3) SALLY LEEK.

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

According to her death certificate, Sarah Ann Gooch Singleton died December 6, 1952 in Eubank, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from lobar pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, her age as about 82, her marital status as married, her parents as William Dabney Gooch and Margaret Ball, the informant as Elsie Singleton, and the burial place as Singleton Cemetery in Eubank.

According to her death certificate, Ressie Johnson Singleton died March 7, 1933 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from puerpial septicemia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lee County, Virginia, her birth date as November 19, 1915, her marital status as married, her husband as Barrett Singleton, her parents as Robert Johnson (b. Lee County, Virginia) and Jane Rose (b. Harlon City, Kentucky), the informant as Thomas Grant Hall of Eubank, Kentucky, and the burial place as Singleton Cemetery.

When Barrett Singleton's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Eubank, Kentucky, that he was married, and that he was born July 9, 1895 in Eubank, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Amanda C. Singleton, wife of Barrett B. Singleton, lived from 1900 to 1929, and was buried in Richard Singleton Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and that Barrett B. Singleton lived from July 9, 1895 to April 12, 1967, and was buried in Cress Family Cemetery in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Amanda May Singleton died June 1, 1929 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from "Organic Heart Effection." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 21, 1898, her marital status as married, her husband as Barett Singleton, her parents as Samuel May (b. Kentucky) and Violet May (b. Kentucky), the informant as Oris Singleton of Eubank, Kentucky, and the burial place as Singleton Cemetery in Waynesburg.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Singleton died June 1, 1929 in Lincoln County at the age of 30.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Barrett B. Singleton was born July 9, 1895, and died April 15, 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Barrett B. Singleton was born about 1896, and died April 12, 1967 at home in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 71. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 32 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), Isaac C. Singleton [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a farmer, born in December of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 33), Elzie (son, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Darrilun [hard to read] (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Barrett (son, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Gladis (daughter, born in December of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Polly A. Singleton (mother, widowed, born in March of 1826 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 73).

On page 28 of the 1910 census for District 54 (Crab Orchard) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated May 14, 1910), I. C. Singleton is listed as the head of the household for house #308, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sarah A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 43), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Durward (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Barrett (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Gladys A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ansel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Lorna B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Oris (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Polly Ann Singleton (mother, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 83).

On pages 11 & 12 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Barrett Singleton is listed as the head of the household for house #125, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 4 months), and Maebelle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Barret Singleton is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Ressie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 14), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), May B. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Sam (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Manfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 2 months), and Cathaleen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 year 4 months).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 69-11 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1940), Barret Singleton is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a lumberman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 35), Maybel (daughter, born in Kentucky, 2 years of college, age 20), Manfred (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Curtis (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Catheline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Wilburn (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Earl (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Thelma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). They are living next to Barrett's parents.

    The children of AMANDA MAY and BARRETT SINGLETON are:

    1. PAUL SINGLETON, b. October 22, 1916, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 1916, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in October 22, 1916, Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Paul Singleton was stillborn on October 22, 1916 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his father is listed as Barrett (b. Kentucky), his mother as Nancy May (b. Kentucky), the informant as Barrett Singleton of Waynesburg, and the burial place as Singleton Graveyard.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Paul Singleton, son of Barrett and Amanda, was born and died in 1916, and was buried in Richard Singleton Cemetery in Waynesburg.
    2. GORDON B. SINGLETON, b. August 26, 1917, Eubank, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. January 17, 2001, Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. LURANNA FOLEY.
    3. MAE BELLE SINGLETON, b. January 12, 1919, Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, d. August 13, 2007, Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, m. EDISON BRYANT MCKINNEY.
    4. SAMUEL I. SINGLETON, b. 1920, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel I. Singleton was born in Lincoln County to Armanda May.
    5. MANFRED O. SINGLETON, b. 1922, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Manfred O. Singleton was born in Lincoln County to Mardy May.
    6. AARON CURTIS SINGLETON, b. 1924, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Aaron C. Singleton was born in Lincoln County to Amanda May.
    7. PAULINE SINGLETON, b. 1926, Kentucky, m. ROLAND PEACE.
    8. KATHRYN VIOLET SINGLETON, b. 1927, Lincoln County, Kentucky, m. PAUL EVANS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathryn Violet Singleton was born in Lincoln County to Amanda C. May.







GORDON B. SINGLETON, son of AMANDA CAROLINE MAY and BARRETT B. SINGLETON, was born August 26, 1917 in Eubank, Lincoln County, Kentucky, died January 17, 2001 in Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Science Hill Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky. She married LURANNA FOLEY, daughter of MONT FOLEY and NELLIE SIMS. She was born June 5, 1921 in Casey County, Kentucky, died February 9, 2013 in Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, buried in Science Hill Cemetery in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gordon B. Singleton was born August 26, 1917 in Lincoln County to Manda May.

According to his obituary and a photo of his headstone found on findagrave.com, Gordon B. Singleton (age 83), son of the late Barrett B. and Amanda Caroline May Singleton, was a U.S. Army veteran, a timber buyer and logger, a former Town Marshall in Science Hill and Broadhead, Kentucky, a Pulaski County Jailer, a wood worker and fiddle maker, and he was a resident of Science Hill at the time of his death. He was born August 26, 1917 in Eubank, died January 17, 2001 in Lake Cumberland Hospital, and was buried in Science Hill Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 step-mothers, Ressie Johnson Singleton and Sally Leek Singleton; 5 brothers, Billy Leek, Paul Singleton, Samuel Singleton, Montfred Singleton, and Curtis Singleton; 1 sister, Joyce; 2 brothers-in-law, Roland Peace and Paul Evans; and 1 sister-in-law, Laura Singleton. He was survived by his wife, Luranna Foley Singleton, whom he married October 19, 1938 in Clark County, Indiana; 1 son, Larry J. (Linda) Singleton (of Science Hill); 2 daughters, Norlena Mae (Edgar) Bullock (Somerset, Kentucky) and Wynona Carolyn (Doug) Leigh (Science Hill); 4 brothers, Wilburn Singleton (Eubank), Earl (Ethel) Singleton (Eubank), Tony (Doreen) Singleton (Cincinnati), and Bobby (Martha) Singleton (Cincinnati); 7 sisters, Mae Belle (Edison) McKinney (Eubank), Pauline Peace (Omaha, Nebraska), Kathleen Evans (Harrodsburg), Virginia [Virginia Singleton Topfert] (Louie) Topfert (Cincinnati), Velma Kay [Velma Kay Singleton Decker] (Joe) Decker (Baltimore, Ohio), Norma Jean [Norma Jean Singleton Shock] (Bill) Shock (Baltimore, Ohio), and Irene Kennedy [Irene Singleton Kennedy] (Baltimore, Ohio); 3 sisters-in-law, Margaret Singleton (Willisburg, Kentucky), Lucille Singleton (Hyattsville, Maryland), and Rebeth Singleton; 2 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and 1 step-great-grandchild.

A 2nd grave marker shows that Gordon B. Singleton was a private first class in the U.S. Army during World War II.

According to her obituary and a photo of her headstone found on findagrave.com, Luranna Foley Singleton, daughter of the late Mont and Nellie Sims Foley, was born June 5, 1921 in Casey County, Kentucky, died February 9, 2013 in Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and was buried in Science Hill Cemetery in Science Hill, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon B. Singleton; 4 brothers, Louis Foley, LeRoy Foley, Oran Foley, and Ethridge Foley; and 3 sisters, Dessa Duff, Viola Padgett, and Esther Roberts. She was survived by 1 son, Larry (Linda) Singleton; 2 daughters, Norlena Bullock (Somerset) and Wynona Carolyn (Doug) Leigh; 2 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild.

    The children of GORDON SINGLETON and LURANNA FOLEY are:

    1. NORLENA MAE SINGLETON, m. EDGAR BULLOCK.
    2. LARRY J. SINGLETON, m. LINDA (unknown last name).
    3. WYNONA CAROLYN SINGLETON, m. DOUG LEIGH.







MAE BELLE SINGLETON, son of AMANDA CAROLINE MAY and BARRETT B. SINGLETON, was born January 12, 1919 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, died August 13, 2007 in Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky. She married EDISON BRYANT MCKINNEY, son of BENNIE MCKINNEY and LOTIE GOOSLIN. He was born September 22, 1917 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, died September 11, 2004 in Somerset, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and is buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mae B. Singleton was born January 12, 1919 in Lincoln County to Amanda May.

According to her obituary and a photo of her headstone found on findagrave.com, Mae Belle Singleton McKinney (age 88), daughter of the late Barrett and Amanda Caroline May Singleton, graduated from Berea College in 1940, and subsequently received her Masters degrees in English and Library Science from the University of Kentucky. She was a librarian and retired from Lincoln County School System after 30 years of service. She was born January 12, 1919 in Eubank, Kentucky, died August 13, 2007 in Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edison McKinney; 3 brothers, Gordon, Manfred, and Aaron Singleton; and 1 sister, Joyce Ann Singleton. She was survived by her son, Michael (Kay) McKinney (of Science Hill); 4 brothers, Tony Singleton (Cincinnati), Bobby Singleton (Cincinnati), Wilburn Singleton (Eubank), and Earl Singleton (Eubank); and 6 sisters, Pauline Peace (Omaha, Nebraska), Kathryn "Kay" Evans (Harrodsburg), Virginia Toepfert (Cincinnati), Velma Kay Decker (Columbus, Ohio), Norma Jean Shock (Columbus), and Irene Kennedy (Columbus).

According to his obituary and a photo of his headstone found on findagrave.com, Edison Bryant McKinney (age 86), son of the late Bennie and Lotie Gooslin McKinney, was a retired postal carrier, and a former owner of McKinney's Market and McKinney's Bottle Gas Company. He was born September 22, 1917 in Lincoln County, died September 11, 2004 in Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, and was buried in Eubank Baptist Church Cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, Royal McKinney. He was survived by his wife, Mae Belle Singleton McKinney; 1 son, Michael (Kay) McKinney (of Science Hill); 1 brother, Harold (Pauline) McKinney; 2 sisters, Eutheda (Blake) Dietrich (Lancaster, Kentucky) and Bobby Jean (Shannon) Combs (Eubank).

    The child of MAE SINGLETON and EDISON MCKINNEY is:

    1. MICHAEL MCKINNEY, m. KAY (unknown last name).







MAHALA C. MAY, daughter of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born August 19, 1857 in Middle Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 14, 1914 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wood, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) JOSEPH M. HERALD, son of JOHN WESLEY HERALD and ARMINTA BURCHETT, December 12, 1878 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born September 25, 1855 in Beaver Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (2) HARVEY CLARK, son of HIRAM G. CLARK and ELEANOR LEWIS, about 1894. He was born April 12, 1849 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died October 12, 1920 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Clark Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. Harvey Clark married (1) NANCY BURGA.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information found in the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall, on page 675 under Floyd County marriages, it says that Thomas Burchett married Milley Maynor on February 29, 1916. They were married by Hiram Stratton.

Mahala C. May's sister, Nancy R. May, married Joseph M. Herald's half-brother, James N. Herald.

Arminta Burchett was the daughter of Thomas and Milly Maynor Burchett.

John Wesley Herald was probably the brother of Sophia Herald.

According to her death certificate, Emma Clark Boyd died September 25, 1937 in Johns Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the bowels. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as August 9, 1852, her marital status as married, her husband as S. M. Boyd, her parents as Hiram G. Clark (b. Virginia) and Ella Lewis (b. Floyd County), the informant as H. C. Boyd of Wonder, Kentucky, and the burial place as Wonder, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky birth records, Mahla May was born August 19, 1957 in Middle Creek, Floyd County, to [no first name] May and Mahala Conly.

According to Kentucky birth records, Joseph M. Harrell was born September 25, 1855 in Beaver Creek, Floyd County, to John W. Harrell and Arminta Burchett.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Joseph Herald (resident of Floyd County, b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, 1st marriage, age 23) married Mahala C. May (resident of Floyd County, b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, age 21) on December 12, 1878 in Floyd County.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Harvy Clark (resident of Floyd County, b. Floyd County, father b. Pike County, mother b. Floyd County, 1st marriage, age 25) married Nancy Burga (resident of Floyd County, b. Letcher County, father b. North Carolina, mother b. Virginia, 1st marriage, age 21) on July 1, 1875 in Floyd County.

According to his death certificate, Mahala C. May Clark died December 14, 1914 in Floyd County, Kentucky, from heart failure, living for 10 minutes after an attack. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as August 19, 1857, her marital status as married, her parents as Trimble May (b. Floyd County) and Lida Conley (b. Floyod County), and the burial place as Woods, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mahala C. Clark died December 14, 1914 in Floyd County at the age of 58.

According to his death certificate, Harvey Clark died October 12, 1920 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, from old age. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as April 12, 1849, his marital status as widowed, his occupation as farmer, the informant as Ella Hunter of Woods, Kentucky, and the burial place as Clark Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Harvey Clark died October 12, 1920 in Floyd County at the age of 71.

On page 25 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 2, 1850), James Herrell [James Herald] is listed as the head of the household for house #148, he's not working, born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in North Carolina, age 47), John W. (born in Kentucky, age 16), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 14), Harvy (born in Kentucky, age 12), William (born in Kentucky, age 10), Theadosia (female, born in Kentucky, age 6), Adam (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Elizabeth Woods (blind, born in North Carolina, age 86). John's future wife is in house #151.

On page 26 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 2, 1850), Drury Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 151 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (born in Virginia, age 61), Drury Jr. (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Araminta (born in Kentucky, age 18), Alifer (born in Kentucky, age 17), and Martha L. (born in Kentucky, age 14).

On pages 119 & 120 of the 1850 census for My District in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated September 5, 1850), Thomas Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #748, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Milly Burchett (born in Virginia, age 52), Jesse Burchett (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Emily Burchett (born in Kentucky, age 14), Henderson Hale (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Thomas J. Burchett (farmer, born in Kentucky, age 27), and Anna Burchett (born in Virginia, age 18).

On page 118 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), James Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #122, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth (blind, born in North Carolina, age 57), John W. (son, laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Elizabeth (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), William (born in Kentucky, age 18), Adam (born in Kentucky, age 11), and Joseph M. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 106 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 16, 1860), Thomas Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 66 years old. Also listed are Milly (laborer, born in Virginia, age 63), Araminta (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), George Hale (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 18), and Kate [no last name - indexed under Kate Burchett] (mulatto, slave, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 115 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 18, 1860), Hiram G. Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Eleanor (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 50), Calvin (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 29), Clarinda (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24), Lucinda (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 20), Edward (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19), Addison (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 17), Reuben (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 15), Goodin (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 13), Harvy (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Emma (laborer, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 20 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 12 & 13, 1870), John W. Herrald is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Charity (born in Kentucky, age 37), Joseph (born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha E. (born in May of 1869 in Kentucky, age 1 month), and Sarah (born in Kentucky, age 21). Thomas and Milly Maynor Burchett are in house #133.

On page 13 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 22, 1870), Elender Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #86, she's keeping house, born in Kentucky, and she's 61 years old. Also listed are Lucindia (does housework, born in Kentucky, age 31), Harvy (born in Kentucky, age 20), Adison (born in Kentucky, age 28), James (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 5), John C. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Emilie (born in Kentucky, age 17), Rheuben (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Godwin (farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 2 of the 1870 census for Precinct 7 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated August 22, 1870), August 9, 1870), James Peery is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Mintia (born in Kentucky, age 37), Elisabeth L. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Sophia J. (born in Kentucky, age 4), Thomas M. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Polly S. (born in Kentucky, age 2), Thomas Burchett (not working, born in Virginia, age 73), Millia Burchett (born in Tennessee, age 74), Jessee Lee (farm laborer, born in Virginia, age 18), and Aaron H. Clifton (farm laborer, born in Virginia, age 18).

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 36 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1880), Jos. M. Hearald [hard to read] is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), and Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 37 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), James Peery is listed as the head of the household for house #316, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Arminta (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 46), Elizabeth L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Sopha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Thomas M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Pollie S. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lemma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), William L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Mollie Burchett (mother-in-law, widowed, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 82), and James Stamper (servant, marital status not listed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25).

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Harvy Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's a farmer, born in April of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in August of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 43), Elenger (daughter, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Maudie (daughter, born in October of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), William Herrald (step-son, born in October of 1883 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Nannie (step-daughter, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Virgie (step-daughter, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Harvey Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 52), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William Herald (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Nancy Boyd (step-daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Elzy Boyd (step-grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and William Boyd (step-grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

    The children of MAHALA MAY and JOSEPH HERALD are:

    1. ROSA HERALD, b. 1879, Kentucky, d. before 1900.
    2. WILLIAM M. HERALD, b. October 20, 1884, Kentucky, m. FANNIE HUNTER.
    3. NANCY "NANNIE" HERALD, b. June 4, 1887, Kentucky, d. January 11, 1974, Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) ATTISON ALFONZO BOYD, m. (2) ALVIN MONROE "DOCK" BOWLING.
    4. VIRGIE HERALD, b. March 1890, Kentucky.
      Notes: Virgie Herald died at age 16.

    The children of MAHALA MAY and HARVEY CLARK are:

    1. ELLENDER "ELLA" CLARK, b. August 4, 1895, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1978, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LACKEY HUNTER.
    2. MAUD E. CLARK, b. October 6, 1897, Kentucky, d. April 22, 1996, Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, m. KENIS EALUM "EALUM" HUNT.







WILLIAM M. HERALD, son of MAHALA C. MAY and JOSEPH M. HERALD, was born October 20, 1884 in Kentucky. He married FANNIE HUNTER, daughter of WILLIAM JEFFERSON HUNTER and FLORENCE "FLORA" CARVER. She was born in June of 1895 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

William Herald's half-sister, Ellender, married Fannie Hunter's brother, Lackey.

According to her death certificate, Flora Carver Hunter died June 11, 1936 in Cow, Floyd County, Kentucky, from old age. Also on this certificate, her birth date is listed as July 18, 1860, her marital status as married, her husband as Jeff Hunter, her parents as Thomas Carver and Flora Carver, the informant as Fannie Herald of Woods, Kentucky, and the burial place as Woods, Kentucky.

When Willie M. Herald's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed in farming and lumbering, that his closest relative was Fannie Herald of Woods, Kentucky, and that he was born October 20, 1884. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 36 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), William J. Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Florrence [sic] (wife, born in July of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 38), Sarah J. (daughter, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Thomas F. (son, born in December of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Hiram K. (son, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lackey (son, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Fannie (daughter, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Lorenzie [Lorenzo Dow] (son, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Ballard (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 61 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Jefferson Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 9 are still living, age 48), Tom (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Kenis (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lackey (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dow (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ballard (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and McKinley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Willie Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Faney (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Normal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Darwin (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 36-11 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Willie Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Fannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 33), Normal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Darwin (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Willie Herald is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Tannie [sic] (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 46), and Darvin (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 22).

    The children of WILLIAM HERALD and FANNIE HUNTER are:

    1. NORMAL HERALD, b. February 10, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Normal Herald was born February 10, 1914 in Floyd County to Fany Hunter.
    2. JOSEPH I. HERALD, b. January 17, 1915, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joseph I. Herald was born January 17, 1915 in Floyd County to Fannie Hunter.
    3. DARWIN V. HERALD, b. January 6, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dawn V. Herald was born January 6, 1917 in Floyd County to Fanny Hunter.







NANCY "NANNIE" HERALD, daughter of MAHALA C. MAY and JOSEPH M. HERALD, was born June 4, 1887 in Kentucky, died January 11, 1974 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) ATTISON ALFONZO BOYD, son of SPENCER M. BOYD and EMMA CLARK, May 11, 1905 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He died before 1910. She married (2) ALVIN MONROE "DOCK" BOWLING, son of ELIJAH M. BOWLING and LOUISE MILLER, about 1911. He was born October 27, 1885 in Fleming County, Kentucky, died September 19, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Nannie Herald's step-father, Harvey Clark, and Attison Alfonzo Boyd's mother were siblings.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Nannie Herald, daughter of Joseph and Mahala May Herald, married Alfonzo Boyd, son of S. M. and Emma Clark Boyd, on May 11, 1905 in Floyd County.

When Alvin Monroe Bowling's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Prestonsburg Coal Company, that his closest relative was Nannie Bowling of Prestonsburg, and that he was born October 27, 1885. He was found to be short and slender, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Nannie H. Bowling lived from June 4, 1887 to January 11, 1974, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Nannie Bowling was born June 4, 1887, and died January 15, 1974. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nannie H. Bowling died January 11, 1974 in Floyd County at the age of 86. She was living in Pike County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Alvin M. Bowling died September 19, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from cancer of the mouth. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Fleming County, his birth date as October 27, 1885, his marital status as married, his wife as Nannie Bowling (age 53), his occupation as carpenter, his parents as Lige Bowling (b. Kentucky) and Lula Miller (b. Kentucky, the informant as Mrs. A. M. Bowling of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Woods, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Alvin M. Bowling died September 19, 1940 in Floyd County at the age of 54. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 15 of the 1900 census for District 32 (Dick Creek) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), S. M. Boyd is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in September of 1848 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in August of 1853 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 46), James H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in May of 1879 in Kentucky, age 21), Attison A. (son, born in June of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Goodin Clark (boarder, widowed, farm laborer, born in May of 1847 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 53), Carendia Clark (boarder, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), John H. Clark (boarder, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Calvin Clark (boarder, born in November of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 17 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Fleming County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1900), Louisa Boling is listed as the head of the household for house #195, she's widowed, not working, born in February of 1831 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 10 are still living, and she's 69 years old. Also listed are Eligah M. (son, married, merchant, born in August of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, age 41), Louise (daughter-in-law, married, born in April of 1869 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 3 are still living, age 31), Alvin (grandson, born in October of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Alice (granddaughter, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Robert (grandson, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), and Joshua (son, single, sawmill operator, born in March of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Harvey Clark is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mahala (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 4 are still living, age 52), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Maud (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William Herald (step-son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Nancy Boyd (step-daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Elzy Boyd (step-grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and William Boyd (step-grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Dock Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 36-1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Alvin M. Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 43), Elzie (son, single, carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), and Willam [sic] (son, single, presser in a pressing shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 36-2A (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), A. M. Bowling is listed as the head of the household for house #53, he's a carpenter doing house construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nany (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 52), and Ruth Crabtree (lodger, single, telephone operator, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 27).

    The children of NANNIE HERALD and ALFONZO BOYD are:

    1. ELZIE BOYD, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    2. WILLIAM BOYD, b. 1908, Kentucky.







ELLENDER "ELLA" CLARK, daughter of MAHALA C. MAY and HARVEY CLARK, was born August 4, 1895 in Kentucky, and died January 8, 1978 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married LACKEY HUNTER, son of WILLIAM JEFFERSON HUNTER and FLORENCE "FLORA" CARVER, about 1911. He was born March 2, 1893 in Beaver Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died December 29, 1968 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Ella Clark can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Ellender Clark's half-brother, William, married Lackey Hunter's sister, Fannie.

When Lack Hunter's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Woods, Kentucky, that he was married and had 4 children, and that he was born March 26, 1894 in Beaver Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ella Hunter was born August 4, 1895, and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1965 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ella C. Hunter died January 8, 1978 in Floyd County at the age of 82. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lack Hunter was born March 2, 1893, and died in December of 1968. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lack Hunter died December 29, 1968 in Floyd County at the age of 77. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 36 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), William J. Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in June of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 18 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Florrence [sic] (wife, born in July of 1861 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 18 years, she's given birth to 8 children and all are still living, age 38), Sarah J. (daughter, born in March of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), James (son, born in August of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Thomas F. (son, born in December of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Hiram K. (son, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lackey (son, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Fannie (daughter, born in June of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), Lorenzie [Lorenzo Dow] (son, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Ballard (son, born in December of 1899 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 61 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Jefferson Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #80, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 28 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Flora (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 9 are still living, age 48), Tom (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Kenis (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Lackey (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Dow (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ballard (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and McKinley (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Lack Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #56, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Aster (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Nanie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), Daw Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months). They are living next to Lackey's parents.

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Lack Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 35), Aster (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Nannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and McKinley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Lackey Hunter is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 45), and James W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to daughter Virgie.

    The children of ELLA CLARK and LACKEY HUNTER are:

    1. ASTER HUNTER, b. November 22, 1912, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Aster Hunter was born November 22, 1912 in Floyd County to Ella Clark.
    2. VIRGIE HUNTER, b. March 5, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. GEORGE TIVIS "TIVIS" GOBLE.
    3. MAHALA NANNIE HUNTER, b. August 23, 1915, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mahala Hunter was born August 23, 1915 in Floyd County to Ella Clark.
    4. MCKINLEY DOW HUNTER, b. January 10, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, McKinley Hunter was born January 10, 1917 in Floyd County to Ella Clark.
    5. HARVEY C. HUNTER, b. January 10, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harvey C. Hunter was born January 10, 1917 in Floyd County to Elender Clark.
    6. JAMES W. HUNTER, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James W. Hunter was born in Floyd County to Ella Clark.







VIRGIE HUNTER, daughter of ELLENDER "ELLA" CLARK and LACKEY HUNTER, was born March 5, 1914 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married GEORGE TIVIS "TIVIS" GOBLE, son of PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE, about 1929. He was born February 28, 1906 in Kentucky, and died February 11, 1983 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 362 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Pearl Kendrick was the daughter of Dicy May and George Tivis Kendrick.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Vergia Hunter was born March 5, 1914 in Floyd County to Ella Clark.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George T. Goble died February 11, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 76. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Tivis Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #250, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 23 years old. Also listed is Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 16).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Tivis Gobel is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 3 [sic] years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 26), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and James Wonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to Virgie's parents.

    The children of VIRGIE HUNTER and TIVIS GOBLE are:

    1. JOSEPHINE GOBLE, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. MARVIN MUSIC.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josephine Goble was born in Floyd County to Virgie Hunter.
    2. JAMES WONNIE "BUDDY" GOBLE, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wanie Gabb was born in Floyd County to Virgie Hunter.
    3. KATHLEEN GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kathleen Goble was born in Floyd County to Virgie Hunter.
    4. DORTHIE LOU GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dotty L. Goble was born in Floyd County to Virgie Hunter.







MAUD E. CLARK, daughter of MAHALA C. MAY and HARVEY CLARK, was born October 6, 1897 in Kentucky, and died April 22, 1996 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. She married KENIS EALUM "EALUM" HUNT, son of LINDSEY LACE HUNT and (unknown), August 2, 1915 in Allen, Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born March 20, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died May 24, 1959 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Maudie Clark can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Kenis Ealum Hunt's mother's name was reportedly Mary Neal.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Lindsey L. Hunt married Minnie Jarrell on January 9, 1896 in Floyd County.

When Elam Hunt's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Woods, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born March 20, 1891 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Maudie E. Hunt was born October 6, 1897, and died April 22, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Maudie E. Hunt was born October 6, 1897, and died April 22, 1996 in Clinton, Macomb County, Michigan. She was living in Clinton at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ealum Hunt died May 24, 1959 in Floyd County at the age of 69. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1900), Lacy L. Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in May of 1856 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 7 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in April of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 7 years she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), James (son, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Fredrick (son, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Keenes E. (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Annie (daughter, born in April of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Alta (daughter, born in January of 1897 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Dewey (son, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1910), Lace Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born unknown, 2nd marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 31), Altie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Oliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months), Frederick (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Kenis E. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Martha (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born unknown, age 87).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 1920), Elam Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), Deamous (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 3 months), and Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Elem Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #255, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 33), Deames (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Margery (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Mary C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Elem Hunt is listed as the head of the household for house #96, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Maudie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 43), Demas (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Maybell (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary K. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Louie P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Magalene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

    The children of MAUD CLARK and EALUM HUNT are:

    1. DEMAS HUNT, b. October 6, 1916, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Demor Hunt was born October 6, 1916 in Floyd County to Maudie Clark.
    2. MAYBELLE HUNT, b. June 12, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maybelle Hunt was born June 12, 1919 in Floyd County to Marid Clark.
    3. MARGERY HUNT, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Margie Hunt was born in Floyd County to Maud Clark.
    4. MARY K. HUNT, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary K. Hunt was born in Floyd County to Maude Clarke.
    5. LOUIE P. HUNT, b. 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Louie P. Hunt was born in Floyd County to Mandie Clark.
    6. MAGALENE HUNT, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Magolene Hunt was born in Floyd County to Maudie Hunt.







DICY EMMALINE MAY, daughter of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born November 6, 1858 in Middle Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, died May 28, 1937 in Cow, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Emma, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married GEORGE TIVIS KENDRICK, son of DAVID Y. KENDRICK and SOPHIA HERALD, November 29, 1876 in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was born February 29, 1856 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died August 20, 1916 in Emma, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Sophia Herald was probably the daughter of James and Elizabeth Woods Herald, and the sister of John Wesley Herald.

According to Kentucky birth records, Martha Elizabeth Kendrick was born January 25, 1854 in Big Sandy, Floyd County to David Y. Kendric [sic] and Sopha Herd.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, David Kendrick married Sophia Herrell on March 14, 1849 in Floyd County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Dicy E. May was born November 6, 1858 in Middle Creek, Floyd County, to Harvey T. May and Lydia Conley.

According to Kentucky marriage records, George W. Kendrick (resident of Floyd County, b. Floyd County, parents b. Virginia, 1st marriage, age 20) married Dickie E. May (resident of Floyd County, b. Floyd County, parents b. Floyd County, 1st marriage, age 18) on November 29, 1876 in Floyd County.

According to her death certificate, Dicy Emmaline Kendrick died May 28, 1937 in Cow, Floyd County, Kentucky, from old age. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as November 27, 1858, her marital status as widowed, her husband as G. T. Kendrick, her father as unknown, her mother as unknown (b. Floyd County), the informant as Dillie Patton of Emma, Kentucky, and the burial place as Emma, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dicy E. Kendrick died May 28, 1937 in Floyd County at the age of 79.

According to his death certificate, George Tivis Kendrick died August 20, 1916 in Emma, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Adenoids Mastoid abscess and Complication Salivary Glands." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as February 29, 1964, his age as 52 years 5 months 21 days, his marital status as married, his occupation as physician, his father as David Kendrick (b. unknown), his mother's maiden name as Herald (b. unknown), and the informant as Dicy E. Kendrick of Emma, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, George T. Kendrick died August 20, 1916 in Floyd County at the age of 52.

On page 118 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 19, 1860), David Y. Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sophia (born in Kentucky, age 28), James (born in Kentucky, age 10), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 6), Robert K. (born in Kentucky, age 2), and "unnamed" [Ann] (female, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 10 of the 1870 census for Precinct 6 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 28, 1870), David Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #66, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Sophia (born in Kentucky, age 38), James (born in Kentucky, age 20), Elizabeth (born in Kentucky, age 16), Tevis (born in Kentucky, age 14), Robert (born in Kentucky, age 12), Ann S. (born in Kentucky, age 10), Mary (born in Kentucky, age 7), Jefferson (born in Kentucky, age 5), and Theodocia (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 36 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4 & 5, 1880), Georg [sic] T. Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Dice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Carista P. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Eva (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 10 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), George Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a physician, born in February of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Dicy (wife, born in November of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 41), Martha (daughter, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Netty (daughter, born in November of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Cleveland (son, born in November of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Rosy (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Johnnie (son, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Dellia (daughter, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Kella (daughter, born in November of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), George T. Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a doctor of medicine, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 33 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Dicie E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 51), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Kelley (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Cicle [Cecil - Martha's son] (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 15, 1920), Dicy Kendrick is listed as the head of the household for house #99, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 61 years old. She's living next to daughter Della.

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 36-13 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Tom Patton is listed as the head of the household for family #57 [the houses aren't numbered], he's a section hand for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Dellia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 30), Chester (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Adilene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Pelmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Vivian (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Dicy Kendrick (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 71).

    The children of DICY MAY and GEORGE KENDRICK are:

    1. PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK, b. May 9, 1878, Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 20, 1943, Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ELIJAH GOBLE.
    2. EVA KENDRICK, b. January 1879, Kentucky, d. April 23, 1962, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. WILEY JEFFERSON "JEFF" CRIDER.
    3. LULA KENDRICK, b. December 30, 1880, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 25, 1973, Patriot, Gallia County, Ohio, buried in Centerpoint, Gallia County, Ohio, m. MALCOM HUBBARD.
    4. MARTHA J. KENDRICK, b. March 13, 1882, Kentucky, d. December 28, 1968, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JOHN W. HARRIS JR.
    5. NETTIE KENDRICK, b. November 1883, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. before 1930, m. JAMES ANDERSON "ANCE" GOBLE.
    6. JAMES CLEVELAND "CLEVELAND" KENDRICK, b. November 27, 1885, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 15, 1970, Panama City, Bay County, Florida, m. LOU ANIS "ANIS" BURCHETT.
    7. ROSA KENDRICK, b. September 11, 1892, Kentucky, d. August 9, 1983, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, m. WILLIAM "WILLIE" GOBLE.
    8. JOHN KENDRICK, b. May 1896, Kentucky.
      Notes: John Kendrick died young.
    9. KELLY KENDRICK, b. November 27, 1898, Kentucky, d. April, 1977, Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. ALICE MOSLEY.
    10. DELLA KENDRICK, b. November 27, 1898, Kentucky, d. March 1, 1980, Emma, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. THOMAS B. PATTON.
      Notes: Kelly and Della Kendrick were twins.
    11. BASCOM KENDRICK.
      Notes: Bascom Kendrick died young.







PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK, daughter of DICY EMMALINE MAY and GEORGE TIVIS KENDRICK, was born May 9, 1878 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 20, 1943 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married ELIJAH GOBLE, son of ISAAC GOBLE and SUSAN WOODS, about 1897. He was born September 1, 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died February 5, 1965 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Elijah Goble was the brother of James Anderson "Ance" Goble and William "Willie" Goble.

According to Kentucky birth records, Pearl C. Kendrick was born May 9, 1878 in Floyd County to Lewis Kendrick (b. Floyd County) and Dicy E. May (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky birth records, Elijah Goble was born September 1, 1875 in Floyd County to Isaac Goble (b. Floyd County) and Susan Wood (b. Floyd County).

When Elijah Goble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1912 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Woods, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Perla Goble of Woods, and that he was born September 28, 1873. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes, dark-colored hair, and a broken leg.

According to her death certificate, Pearlie Kendrick Goble died January 20, 1943 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the case of death is listed as "Died Suddenly Due to Cardiac insuffency." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Woods, Kentucky, her birth date as March 31, 1879, her marital status as married, her husband as Elijah Goble (age 66), her parents as Tivis Kendrick (b. Woods, Kentucky) and Dicey May (b. Floyd County), the informant as Elijah Goble of Woods, and the burial place as Woods.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Pearlie Goble died January 20, 1943 in Floyd County at the age of 64. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elijah Goble died February 5, 1965 in Lawrence County at the age of 90. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1880 census for District 36 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Isaac Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 34), Alexander (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Eligah (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Anderson (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 7 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Eliga Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #58, he's a farmer, born in September of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Pearly (wife, born in June of 1880 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 3 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 19), Ollie (son, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Larcy (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months). They are living next to EliJah's parents.

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26 & 27, 1910), Elijah Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #116, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 29), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Larcy (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Hillard (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Isaac (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), George T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Beckham (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Lige Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Hellard (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Isaac (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Tives (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Beckem (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ed (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lillie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and John (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months).

On page 28 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Elijah Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #254, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Perlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 52), Beckham (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lilia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Johnnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dortha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Isaac Goble Sr. (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 83).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Elige Gobel is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 63 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 61), and Raymond (son, single, laborer doing building construction, 5th grade education, age 25).

    The children of PEARL KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE are:

    1. OLLIE GOBLE, b. July 20, 1898, Kentucky, d. March 1, 1983, Stanville, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) LARAH BELLE "BELLE" WOODS, m. (2) LYDA ENDICOTT.
    2. LARCY GOBLE, b. February 17, 1900, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 30, 1989, Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan, m. MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" WOODS.
    3. HILLARD GOBLE, b. 1902, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. 1935, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentuckym. CHLOE BRANHAM.
    4. ISAAC "IKE" GOBLE, b. July 27, 1903, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 9, 1985, West Virginia, m. MARY ELIZABETH BURCHETT.
    5. GEORGE TIVIS "TIVIS" GOBLE, b. February 28, 1906, Kentucky, d. February 11, 1983, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. VIRGIE HUNTER.
    6. BECKHAM GOBLE, b. 1908, Kentucky, m. MINDIE MOORE.
    7. EDWARD GOBLE, b. May 1, 1911, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. MABLE HUNT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eddie Goble was born May 1, 1911 in Floyd County to Pearly Kendrick.
    8. RAYMOND GOBLE, b. 1913, Kentucky, m. (1) DONIE MAE LEWIS, m. (2) MANERVA SKEENS, daughter of THOMAS SKEENS and THEODORA "DORA" CLICK. She was b. 1910.
      Notes: Manerva Skeens was the sister of Henry Clay Skeens.
    9. LILLIE GOBLE, b. December 27, 1915, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. BYRON S. "STONEWELL" CLINE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillie Goble was born December 27, 1915 in Floyd County to Pearl Kendrick.
    10. JOHN GOBLE, b. 1918, Kentucky, m. (1) MYRTLE LEWIS, m. (2) MOLLIE BLAIR.
    11. DOROTHY GOBLE, b. September 9, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. WOODROE GARRETT.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorothy Goble was born September 9, 1920 in Floyd County to Pearla Kendrick.







OLLIE GOBLE, son of PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE, was born July 20, 1898 in Kentucky, and died March 1, 1983 in Stanville, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) LARAH BELLE "BELLE" WOODS, daughter of OMA BURCHETT and (unknown first name) WOODS. She was born in March of 1898 in Kentucky. He married (2) LYDA ENDICOTT, daughter of HENRY ENDICOTT and HATTIE SAMMONS, about 1925. She was born August 29, 1907 in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 26, 1939 in Cow Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Ollie Goble's brother, Larcy, married Belle Woods' sister, Lizzie.

Lyda Endicott was the sister of Samuel Endicott.

When Ollie Goble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for C & O Railroad Company in Emma, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Elijah Goble of Woods, Floyd County, and that he was born July 18, 1899. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ollie Goble was born July 20, 1898, and died in March of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Stanville, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Ollie Goble died March 6, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 84. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Lyda Endicott Goble died July 26, 1939 in Cow Creek, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ivel, Kentucky, her birth date as August 29, 1907, her marital status as married, her husband as Ollie Goble, her parents as Henry Endicott (b. Pike County) and Hattie Salmons (b. Banner, Kentucky), the informant as Henry Endicott of Endicott, Kentucky, and the burial place as Woods, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lyda E. Goble died July 26, 1939 in Floyd County at the age of 31. She was living in Endicott, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Austin Gibson is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), William Lang Woods (step-son, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Martha Elizabeth Woods (step-daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Larah Bell Woods (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Austin Gibson is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 33), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), William L. Burchett (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Elizabeth Woods (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Belle Woods (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Lorena Burchett (mother-in-law, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 55).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Henry Endicutt is listed as the head of the household for house #123, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 31), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lydia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Ollie Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #50, he's a laborer doing logging, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Belle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), Henry Indicott is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Samil (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Joshie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lydda (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Clyda (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Nellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Ollie Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #252, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lyda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21), Merland (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ordera (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Zeneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ada C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Ollie Gobel is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a laborer on the road project, widowed, born in Kentucky, he was living in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Merlin (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Zenie (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Addia C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Ricie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

    The children of OLLIE GOBLE and BELLE WOODS are:

    1. MERLIN W. GOBLE, b. 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Merlan W. Goble was born in Floyd County to Belle Woods.
    2. AUDREY GOBLE, b. 1922, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ordery Goble was born in Floyd County to Belle Woods.
    3. OPAL M. GOBLE, b. 1923, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Opal M. Goble was born in Floyd County to Bell Woods.

    The children of OLLIE GOBLE and LYDA ENDICOTT are:

    1. ZENITH GOBLE, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Zennis Gabble was born in Floyd County to Lida Endicott.
    2. ADA C. GOBLE, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Adie C. Goble was born in Floyd County to Lida Endicott.
    3. RICIE GOBLE, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Riccy Goble was born in Floyd County to Lida Endicott.







LARCY GOBLE, son of PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE, was born February 17, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died December 30, 1989 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He married MARTHA ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" WOODS, daughter of OMA BURCHETT and (unknown first name) WOODS, about 1915. She was born May 17, 1896 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died September 8, 1983 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 360 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Larcy Goble's brother, Ollie, married Lizzie Woods' sister, Belle.

According to his death certificate, there was a male child stillborn on April 23, 1919 in Woods, Floyd County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Larcy Goble (b. Floyd County) and Liisse Woods (b. Floyd County), the informant as Elijah Goble of Woods, and the burial place as Kendrick Cemetery.

When Larcy Goble's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for C & O Railroad Company in Emma, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Lizzie Goble of Emma, and that he was born February 17, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Larcy Goble was born February 17, 1900, and died December 30, 1989. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Larcy Goble was born February 15, 1900, and died December 30, 1989 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. He was living in Sumpter, Wayne County, at the time of his death.

According to Michigan death record transcripts, Elizabeth Goble was born May 17, 1900, and died September 8, 1983 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan. She was living in Bellville, Wayne County, at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1900 census for District 100 (Dwale) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 1, 1900), Austin Gibson is listed as the head of the household for house #9, he's a farmer, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), William Lang Woods (step-son, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Martha Elizabeth Woods (step-daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Larah Bell Woods (daughter, born in March of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 55 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Austin Gibson is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 33), Elbert (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), William L. Burchett (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Elizabeth Woods (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Belle Woods (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Lorena Burchett (mother-in-law, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 55).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 7 (Cow) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Larcy Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #46, he's sawing logs in the timber industry, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 41 of the 1930 census for District 36-13 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Larcy Goble is listed as the head of the household for family #83 [the houses aren't numbered], he's a laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 33), Auther (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Aura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8). They are living next to Lizzie's mother.

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 36-7 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1940), Larcy Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #144, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same house that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Lizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 41), Bert (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Bobby D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Clifford G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Leslie (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Arthur (son, married, construction worker for the C.C.C., born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 19), and Pearl (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 19). They are still living next to Lizzie's mother.

    The children of LARCY GOBLE and LIZZIE WOODS are:

    1. ARTHUR GOBLE, b. June 14, 1920, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. PEARL (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arthur Goble was born June 14, 1920 in Floyd County to Lizzie Woods.
    2. ALBERT C. GOBLE, b. November 22, 1922, Floyd County Kentucky.
      Notes: Bert Goble died in World War II.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Albert C. Goble was born November 22, 1922 in Floyd County to Lizzie Woods.
    3. PEARL AURA GOBLE, b. 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pearl Goble was born in Floyd County to Lizzie Woods.
    4. PAUL GOBLE, b. 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul Goble was born in 1932 in Floyd County to Elizabeth Woods.
    5. BOBBY DEAN GOBLE, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby D. Goble was born in Floyd County to Lizzie Wood.
    6. CLIFFORD GEAN GOBLE, b. 1935, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clifford Gean Goble was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Woods.
    7. LESLIE HOWARD GOBLE, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Leslie H. Goble was born in Floyd County to Lizzie Woods.







HILLARD GOBLE, son of PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE, was born in 1902 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died in 1935, and is buried in John E. Branham Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married CHLOE BRANHAM, daughter of JOHN BRANHAM and ESTER NORA HOPSON, about 1926. She was born February 6, 1910 in Kentucky, and died August 9, 1987 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Chloe Branham married (2) BENSON OWSLEY.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 362 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John Branham, son of Solomon and Sally Calhoun Branham, married Estel [sic] Nora Hopson, daughter of W. H. Adams Hopson, March 10, 1905 in Floyd County.

According to her death certificate, Ester Nora Hopson Branham died April 22, 1917 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and no cause of death is given. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as November 22, 1890, her marital status as married, her parents as Squrrel Hopson (b. Floyd County) and Harret Horn (b. Floyd County), and the burial place as Floyd County.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Frank Branham was born April 20, 1912 in Floyd County to Ester Hopson, Estill Branham was born December 27, 1913 in Floyd County to Estes Hobson, and Roscoe W. Branham was born February 8, 1916 in Floyd County to Ester Hobson.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Hillard Goble lived from 1902 to 1935, and was buried in John E. Branham Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, Chloe Owsley lived February 6, 1910 to August 9, 1987, and was buried in the same cemetery, and that Benton Owsley lived from July 9, 1908 to February 2, 1986, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Chloe Owsley was born February 6, 1910, and died in August of 1987. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Chloe B. Owsley died August 9, 1987 in Floyd County at the age of 77. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), John Branham is listed as the head of the household for house #6, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Easter N. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 22), Elvy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Belvy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Cloe (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 23 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), John Branham is listed as the head of the household for house #221, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 42), Elvy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Belvie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Cloe (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Estell (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Woodrow (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 36-1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Hillard Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Clo (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 20), and Donald H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Chloe Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #64, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same house that she was in 1935, she has an 8th grade education, and she's 30 years old. Also listed are Donald H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Laura V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Mary Miller (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of HILLARD GOBLE and CHLOE BRANHAM are:

    1. DONALD H. GOBLE, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donnall H. Goble was born in Floyd County to Clo Branham.
    2. JOHN E. GOBLE, b. April 14, 1930, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 26, 1930, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Goble was born April 14, 1930 in Floyd County to Clo [no last name].
      According to his death certificate, John Edward Goble died December 26, 1930 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Prestonsburg, his birth date as April 14, 1930, his parents as Hillard Goble (b. Floyd County) and Clo Branham (b. Floyd County), the informant as Hillard Goble of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that John E. Goble lived from 1930 to 1930, and was buried in the same cemetery as his parents.
    3. LAURA V. GOBLE, b. 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Laura V. Goble was born in Floyd County to Chloe Branham.







ISAAC "IKE" GOBLE, son of PEARL CALISTA KENDRICK and ELIJAH GOBLE, was born July 27, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died November 9, 1985 in West Virginia. He married MARY ELIZABETH BURCHETT, daughter of SHERMAN BURCHETT and DIXIE LEE CLARK, about 1929. She was born April 20, 1912 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 362 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, Isaac Goble was born July 27, 1903 in Floyd County to Elijah Goble (b. Floyd County) and Pearl Kendrick (b. Floyd County).

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Burchett was born April 20, 1912 in Floyd County to Dixie Clark.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ike Goble was born July 26, 1904, and died in November of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Issac [sic] Goble died November 9, 1985 in West Virginia at the age of 81. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 5 (Porter) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), Sherman Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Dixie Lee (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Gypsy [hard to read, but it's Gypsy in 1910] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Theora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Clayton (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Lizzie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Daisy Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 7 months).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 36-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Isaac Goble is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 25 years old. Also listed is Elizabeth (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18).

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 36-8 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Issaac Gobel is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a laborer on the road project, 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 36 years old. Also listed are Elizebth [sic] (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 28), Grady (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Patsy L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Peache (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Janice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of IKE GOBLE and MARY BURCHETT are:

    1. WILLIAM GRADY GOBLE, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) EMMA CLAY, m. (2) DORIS KELLER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William Grady Goble was born in Floyd County to Mary E. Burchett.
    2. PAUL ELIJAH GOBLE, b. 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. WINFORD LUCILLE NEWTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul E. Goble was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Burchett.
    3. PATSY LEE GOBLE, b. 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) MILLARD CRIDER, m. (2) RALPH LESLIE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Patsy Lee Goble was born in Floyd County to Mary E. Burchett.
    4. PEACHIE GOBLE, b. 1936, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. AMON CHILDERS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Peachie Goble was born in Floyd County to Mary E. Burchett.
    5. JANICE GOBLE, b. 1938, Kentucky, m. DONALD PUCKETT.
    6. JAMES CLAYTON GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) MARY K. GOUSE, m. (2) MARY ANN CAUDILL, m. (3) RHODA LAVON NICHOLS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Clayton Goble was born in Floyd County to Mary E. Burchett.
    7. DIXIE PEARL GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) JACK RICHARD OUSLEY, m. (2) RONALD FRASURE.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dixie P. Goble was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Burchett.
    8. JOHN CHESTER GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. ELLA FAY CANTERBURY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John C. Goble was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Burchett.
    9. GYPSY ANN GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) DWAYNE ALLEN WATSON, m. (2) JOE ED HICKS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gypsy A. Goble was born in Floyd County to Elizabeth Burchett.
    10. PHILLIP DEAN GOBLE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) ZELA F. LEWIS, m. (2) DIANE WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillip D. Goble was born in Floyd County to Mary Burchett.







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