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JULIA MAE HERALD, daughter of NANCY R. MAY and JAMES N. HERALD, was born December 5, 1898 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died in June of 1972 in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey. She married LESLIE CLARK REEVES, son of HENRY REEVES and LILLIAN D. CLARK, September 21, 1925. He was born October 11, 1891 in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey, and died April 23, 1964 in New Jersey.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 365 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Julia Mae Herald b. 5 Dec 1898 m. 21 Sep 1925 Leslie C. Reeves b. d. 23 Apr 1964."

According to New Jersey birth record transcripts, Leslie Reeves was born October 11, 1891 in Camden, Camden County, to Henry Reeves (age 28) and Lillie D. Clark (age 30).

When Leslie C. Reeves' World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Camden, New Jersey, he stated that he was he was doing clerical work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that he was single, and that he was born October 11, 1892 in Camden, New Jersey. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had dark gray eyes and dark brown hair.

When Leslie Clark Reeves' World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Haddonfield, Camden County, New Jersey, he stated that he was working for Industrial Life Insurance Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that the name of the person who would always know his address was Julia M. Reeves of Haddonfield, and that he was born October 11, 1891 in Camden, New Jersey. He was found to be 5 feet 8 inches tall, he weighed 125 pounds, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and a light brown complexion.

Leslie C. Reeves (b. October 11, 1891, Camden, New Jersey), Julia M. Reeves (b. December 5, 1898, Prestonsburg, Kentucky), Henry M. Reeves (b. 1927, Woodbury, New Jersey), and Virginia M. Reeves (b. 1929, Woodbury, New Jersey), sailed from Southampton, England, on the S.S. Champlain, on July 22, 1936, and arrived in the Port of New York on July 29, 1936.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Julia Reeves was born December 5, 1898, and died in June of 1972. She received her Social Security card in 1972 in New Jersey, and her last place of residence was in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Leslie Reeves was born October 11, 1891, and died in April of 1964. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Pennsylvania, and his last place of residence was in New Jersey.

On page 14 of the 1900 census for District 78 (Camden) in Camden County, New Jersey (dated June 2, 1900), Henry Reeves is listed as the head of the household for house #150, he's an insurance agent, born in August of 1863 in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, married for 14 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lillian (wife, born in October of 1862 in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 37), and Leslie (son, born in October of 1892 in New Jersey, age 7).

On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Camden) in Camden County, New Jersey (dated April 18, 1910), Henry Reeves is listed as the head of the household for house #61, he's the general manager of an insurance company, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, 1st marriage, married for 24 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lilley D. (wife, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 48), and Leslie C. (son, born in New Jersey, age 18).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 152 (Pitman) in Glouchester County, New Jersey (dated January 9, 1920), Henry Reeves is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's the president of an insurance company, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Lillie D. (wife, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, age 52), and Leslie C. (son, single, clerk in his father's office, born in New Jersey, age 28).

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 8-29 (Pitman) in Glouchester County, New Jersey (dated April 8, 1930), Leslie C. Reeves is listed as the head of the household for house #151, he's the treasurer of a life insurance company, born in New Jersey, parents born in New Jersey, first married at age 28, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Julia M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 31), Henry (son, born in New Jersey, age 3), Virginia M. (daughter, born in New Jersey, age 11 months), and Lessie Wheeler (female, negro, single, servant, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 28).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 4-78 (Haddonfield) in Camden County, New Jersey (dated April 5, 1940), Leslie Reeves is listed as the head of the household for house #35, he's the vice president of an insurance company, born in Camden, New Jersey, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 2 years of high school, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 41), Milton (son, born in Woodbury, New Jersey, age 13), and Virginia (daughter, born in Woodbury, New Jersey, age 10).

    The children of JULIA HERALD and LESLIE REEVES are:

    1. HENRY MILTON REEVES, b. 1927, Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
    2. VIRGINIA M. REEVES, b. 1929, Woodbury, Gloucester County, New Jersey.






NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY, daughter of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born March 25, 1868 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 9, 1941 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cliff, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married JOHN D. GEORGE, son of JAMES H. GEORGE and ARAMINTA BALDRIDGE, December 31, 1886. He was born July 29, 1862 in Kentucky, and died February 22, 1910.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says that Nevada E. May was born March 25, 1868 in Bonanza, Kentucky, died December 9, 1942, and married John George on December 31, 1886. He was born July 29, 1862, and died February 22, 1910.

Araminta Baldridge was the brother of William Marion Baldridge, Nancy Ann Baldridge, Benjamin F. Baldridge, and Zachariah Baldridge.

According to Floyd County Kentucky marriage consent record transcripts, James H. George filed papers to marry Arminety Baldridge on January 30, 1861.

James George reportedly died in 1864 and Araminta Baldridge about 1877.

According to her death certificate, Wendelda E. May George died December 9, 1941 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Bonanza, Kentucky, her birth date as March 25, 1868, her marital status as widowed, her husband as John D. George, her parents as Trimble May (b. Virginia) and Lyda Conley (b. Bonanza, Kentucky), the informant as Malcom George of Cliff, Kentucky, and the burial place as Cliff.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wendelda E. George died December 9, 1941 in Floyd County at the age of 73. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 26 of the 1870 census for Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated August 23, 1870), Zach Standifer is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, born in Tennessee, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Araminta (born in Kentucky, age 27), Andrew J. (born in Kentucky, age 3), Hiram (born in Kentucky, age 1), John O. George (born in Kentucky, age 5), and James H. George (born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1880), Andrew Baldridge is listed as the head of the household for house #111, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 62 years old. Also listed are Martha [Martha Dawson] (wife, born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 64), Zachariah (son, single, going to school, born in Kentucky, age 23), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Jackson McCoy (nephew, single, born in Kentucky, age not readable), James George (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), John George (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), and Julia A. Stephens (servant, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, age 29).

On page 9 of the 1880 census for District 46 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1880), Zach Standifer is listed as the head of the household for house #79, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Rachel [Rachel Arrowood Standifer] (wife, born in North Carolina, parents born in North Carolina, age 22), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), H. F. [Hiram F.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Manerva A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Zach (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Samuel G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary E. (daughter, born in September of 1879 in Kentucky, age 7 months).

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 102 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 6, 1900), John George is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in July of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Vata (wife, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 5 are still living, age 32), James S. (son, born in October of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Malcolm T. (son, born in November of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Eddie B. (son, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sallie (daughter, born in February of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), and Norma (daughter, born in July of 1899 in Kentucky, age 10 months).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Lavata E. George is listed as the head of the household for house #3, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 10 children and 9 are still living, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Eddie (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Sallie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Elza (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), Samuel G. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Dollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Otto (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Vada George is listed as the head of the household for house #191, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are Elzie (son, laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sammie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Otto (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Dolly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Sam G. George is listed as the head of the household for house #274, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lidia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Normie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Nevada (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 62).

On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 23, 1940), Sam George is listed as the head of the household for house #352, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lida (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 32), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Navada (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade educaton, age 72).

    The children of VADA MAY and JOHN GEORGE are:

    1. JAMES S. GEORGE, b. October 21, 1888, East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1986, Jefferson County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ADDIE J. CONLEY.
    2. MALCOLM T. GEORGE, b. November 15, 1890, East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 23, 1972, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, VIRGINIA A. "VIRGIE" CONLEY.
    3. ED B. GEORGE, b. October 21, 1892, East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 16, 1985, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) LILLY ALBERTA MUSIC, m. (2) MARY CRAFT.
    4. SALLIE GEORGE, b. February 2, 1895, Kentucky, d. March 26, 1961, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. JAMES L. HORNE JR.
    5. NORMA J. GEORGE, b. July 12, 1899, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 12, 1979, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MORRIS BENJAMIN BLAND
    6. ELZIE GEORGE, b. May 20, 1901, Kentucky, d. February 17, 1973, Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, buried in Godby, Logan County, West Virginia, m. (1) GRACE DEROSETT, m. (2) GRACE STRATTON.
    7. SAMUEL G. GEORGE, b. November 3, 1903, Kentucky, d. September 12, 1985, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LYDA MYRTLE BURCHETT.
    8. OTTO GEORGE, b. October 30, 1906, Kentucky, d. June 1, 2002, Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, m. ALICE CORINE "CORINE" JAMES.
    9. DOLLY GEORGE, b. November 15, 1909, Kentucky, d. January 28, 1983, Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM M. MCKENZIE.






JAMES S. GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born October 21, 1888 in East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, died February 18, 1986 in Jefferson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married ADDIE J. CONLEY, daughter of JAMES M. CONLEY and SARAH E. MUSIC. She was born June 4, 1889 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 3, 1957 in Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

James George's brother, Malcolm, married Addie Conley's sister, Virgie.

When James George'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 East Point, Kentucky, that he was married and had 4 children, and that he was born October 21, 1888 in East Point. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had light blue eyes and light brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that James S. George lived from October 21, 1888 to February 18, 1986, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, and that Addie J. George lived from June 4, 1889 to December 3, 1957, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James George was born October 21, 1888, and died in February of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in from the Railroad Board, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James S. George died February 18, 1986 in Jefferson County at the age of 97. He was living in Boyle County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Addie George died December 3, 1957 in Boyd County at the age of 68. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), James S. George is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 3 years, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Addie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 20), Carma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Emma M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months). Addie's widowed mother is in house #30.

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12 & 13, 1920), James George is listed as the head of the household for house #27, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Addie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Carma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Emma M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Sarah V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), James M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Tom M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), James George is listed as the head of the household for house #59, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Addie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 40), Myrtle (daughter, waitress in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, age 20), Sarrah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Marcus (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Dotta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), James George is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's working for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Addie (wife, proprieter of a retail grocery store, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 50), Dottie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Irine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Orville M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Marcus (son, married, auto mechanic, born in Kentucky, age 24).

    The children of JAMES GEORGE and ADDIE CONLEY are:

    1. CARMA M. GEORGE, b. February 15, 1908, Kentucky, d. March 22, 1997, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. HENRY D. LITZ.
    2. EMMA MYRTLE GEORGE, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. SARAH V. GEORGE, b. November 5, 1911, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sara V. George was born November 5, 1911 in Floyd County to Addie Conley.
    4. JAMES MARCUS GEORGE, b. April 30, 1915, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 1984, buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jimmie George was born April 30, 1915 in Floyd County to Addie Conley.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that James M. George lived from April 30, 1915 to May 17, 1984, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky. A 2nd grave marker shows that James M. George was a private in the U.S. Army during World War II.
    5. TOM MARVIN GEORGE, b. June 14, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tom M. George was born June 14, 1917 in Floyd County to Addie Conley.
    6. DOTTIE GEORGE, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    7. ALKA IRENE GEORGE, b. 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to one Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alpa I. George was born in Floyd County to Addie Conley. According to another, her name is listed as Irene George.
    8. BABY GEORGE, b. 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. 1926, .
      Notes: According to her death certificate, there was an unnamed baby girl who died 4 hours and 12 minutes after being born, the effects of being born prematurely. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as James George (b. Floyd County) and Addie Conley (b. Floyd County), and the informant as Murl Music of East Point, Kentucky. She was a twin to her sister Alka.
    9. ORVILLE M. GEORGE, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Orville M. George was born in Floyd County to Addie Coney.






JAMES M. CONLEY, son of WILLIAM MATTISON "MATT" CONLEY and ELIZABETH COLVIN, was born in December of 1866 in Kentucky, and died before 1910. He married SARAH E. MUSIC, daughter of JOHN WESLEY MUSIC and CLARINDA BALDRIDGE, about 1887. She was born November 3, 1867 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died July 4, 1953 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky. Sarah Music married (2) ED MERRITT. She married (3) JOHN C. COBURN.

Notes: Sarah E. Music was the sister of Margaret M. Music, Tisha Music, and William Lewis Music. Her name is listed as Sarah Conley Music Merritt on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of her headstone shows that Sarah Music Conley lived from November 3, 1867 to July 5, 1953, and was buried in Dixon Cemetery in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to her death certificate, Sarah Music Cobern died July 4, 1953 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from "terminal heart failure" due to "Cerebrovascular accident" due to "Hypertention and Senility." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, Kentucky, her birth date as November 3, 1867, her marital status as widowed, her parents as John Wesley and Clarinda Music, the informant as Mrs. James George, and the burial place as Dixon Cemetery in Boyd County.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah Cobenn died July 4, 1953 in Boyd County at the age of 85. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

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

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), James M. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a farmer, born in December of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Sarah E. (wife, born in November of 1867 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Adda (daughter, born in June of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Virgie (daughter, born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Ernest (son, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 4), and Elza (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2). James' sister, Sarah, is in house #162.

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Sarah E. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #30, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, and she's 42 years old. Also listed are Virgie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Ernest (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Elza (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10 & 11, 1920), Ed Merrett is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), J. C. Coburn is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at age 18, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 62), and Leo (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of JAMES CONLEY and SARAH MUSIC are:

    1. ADDIE CONLEY, b. June 4, 1889, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 3, 1957, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Westwood, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. JAMES S. GEORGE.
    2. VIRGINIA A. "VIRGIE" CONLEY, b. December 1890, Kentucky, d. September 2, 1971, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MALCOLM T. GEORGE.
    3. ERNEST JOHN CONLEY, b. October 1, 1895, Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. July 20, 1973, Ross County, Ohio, m. MYRTLE ALICE WATSON.
    4. JAMES ELZA "ELZA" CONLEY, b. January 17, 1898, Kentucky, d. August 1963, Kentucky, m. GEGIE RICE.






CARMA M. GEORGE, daughter of JAMES S. GEORGE and ADDIE J. CONLEY, was born February 15, 1908 in Kentucky, and died March 22, 1997 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. She married HENRY D. LITZ, son of JAMES T. LITZ and MINTA RICE, about 1927. He was born September 20, 1904 in Kentucky, and died February 24, 1992 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James T. Litz married Arminta Rice on July 4, 1895 in Floyd County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Henry D. Litz was born September 20, 1904 to James T. Litz and Minta Rice.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carma M. Litz was born February 15, 1908, and died March 22, 1997. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in West Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Carma M. George Litz was born February 15, 1908 in Kentucky, and died March 22, 1997 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 89. Her father's surname is listed as George, her mother's maiden name as Conley, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry D. Litz was born October 12, 1903, and died February 24, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Henry D. Litz was born October 12, 1903 in Kentucky, and died February 24, 1992 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 88. His father's surname is listed as Litz, his mother's maiden name as Rice, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 67 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), James T. Litz is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a foreman for the railroad, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, age 32), Samuel H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Luther M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Thomas W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Henry D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Jettie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lora L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14 months).

On page 24 of the 1920 census for District 143 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 20, 1920), James T Litz is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mittie (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in North Carolina, age 42), Samuel H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 23), Luther M. (son, single, bookkeeper in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, age 21), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Henry B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jettie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Pearl ("boy", born in Kentucky, age 8), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 9 months), and Thomas Burke (cousin, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 35 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1930), Henry Litz is listed as the head of the household for house #327, he works on county bridges, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Carmie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 22), James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On page 66 of the 1940 census for District 73-29 (Washington Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated June 3, 1940), Henry Litz is listed as the head of the household for house #586, he's a laborer in the construction industry, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Scioto County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Carma (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Darlis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bernice (daughter, born in Ohio, age 7), Harry (son, born in Ohio, age 5), and Thelma (daughter, born in Ohio, age 2).

    The children of CARMA GEORGE and HENRY LITZ are:

    1. JAMES ELMER LITZ, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James Elmer Litz was born in Floyd County to Carma M. George.
    2. ARNOLD LLOYD LITZ, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Arnold Lloyd Litz was born in Floyd County to Carma M. George.
    3. DARLIS FAYE LITZ, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darlis Faye Litz was born in Floyd County to Carma M. George.
    4. BERNICE LITZ, b. 1933, Ohio.
    5. HARRY LITZ, b. 1935, Ohio.
    6. THELMA LITZ, b. 1938, Ohio.






MALCOLM T. GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born November 15, 1890 in East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 23, 1972 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married VIRGINIA A. "VIRGIE" CONLEY, daughter of JAMES M. CONLEY and SARAH E. MUSIC, about 1911. She was born in December of 1890 in Kentucky, died September 2, 1971 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book it says "Malcolm George b. 15 Nov 1890 m. Virgie Conley who d. 1971, dau of Sarah Conley Music Merritt."

Malcolm George's brother, James, married Virgie Conley's sister, Addie.

When Malcolm George'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 East Point, Kentucky, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born November 15, 1890. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had light blue eyes and light brown hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Malcolm T. George lived from 1890 to 1972, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, and that Virgie George lived from 1890 to 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Malcolm George was born November 15, 1890, and died in August of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 through the Railroad Board, and his last place of residence was in Bypro, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Malcolm T. George died August 23, 1972 in Floyd County at the age of 81. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Virginia A. George died September 2, 1971 in Floyd County at the age of 80. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Malcolm George is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a tipple boss in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Melvon (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Malcom George is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 39), Johnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Melvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On pages 38 & 39 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 22 & 23, 1940), Malcolm George is listed as the head of the household for house #351, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 48), Thomas (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, no formal education, age 24), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 19), Malcolm (son, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 15), and James George (grandson, born in Kentucky, age 4).

    The children of MALCOLM GEORGE and VIRGIE CONLEY are:

    1. JOHN GEORGE, b. 1912, Kentucky.
    2. MELVIN GEORGE, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    3. THOMAS E. GEORGE, b. March 29, 1916, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 1, 2000, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY LOU RICE, daughter of SHERIDAN W. RICE and MARY LOUISE BALDRIDGE. She was b. December 1, 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 25, 1994, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Sheridan W. Rice was the son of Samuel K. Rice and Elizabeth Catherine Adams.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thomas E. George was born March 29, 1916 in Floyd County to Virginia Conley.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Rice was born December 1, 1921 in Floyd County to Mary Baldridge.
      According to his obituary, Thomas E. George (age 84), son of the late Malcolm and Virginia Emily Conley George, was a miner and a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born March 29, 1916 in Floyd County, died August 1, 2000 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou George. He was survived by 1 son, Clay George (of Sitka, Kentucky); 1 daughter, Tommie L. Kendrick (West Van Lear); 2 brothers, Clyde George (Prestonsburg) and Melvin George (Adrian, Michigan); 2 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to her obituary, Mary Lou Baldridge George (age 72), daughter of the late Sheridan and Mary Louise Baldridge [sic], was born December 1, 1921 in Floyd County, died November 25, 1994 in Highlands Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordville. She was survived by her husband, Thomas George; 1 son, Clay George (of Sitka); 1 daughter, Tommie L. Kendrick (West Van Lear); 1 brother, Charles Rice (Flint, Michigan); 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. CLYDE EUGENE GEORGE, b. February 12, 1921, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 28, 2008, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LOIS ADAMS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde E. George was born in February 12, 1921 in Floyd County to Virgie Conley.
      According to his obituary, Clyde Eugene George (age 87), son of the late Malcomb T. and Virginia Conley George, was a retired engineer with Bell South Systems, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born February 12, 1921 in Prestonsburg, died August 28, 2008 at home in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Cathy Walker; and 4 brothers. He was survived by his wife, Lois Adams George; 1 son, Ted George (Prestonsburg);4 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. MALCOLM D. GEORGE, b. 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, M. D. George was born in in Floyd County to Virgie Conley.






ED B. GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born October 21, 1892 in East Point, Floyd County, Kentucky, died March 16, 1985 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (1) LILLY ALBERTA MUSIC, daughter of THOMAS JEFFERSON MUSIC and MARY LOUISE GREER. She was born September 2, 1894 in Kentucky, died March 17, 1923, and is buried in Music Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. He married (2) MARY CRAFT, daughter of ROBERT CRAFT and FLORENCE CRACE, about 1927. She was born September 27, 1905 in Kentucky, died January 30, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Lilly Alberta Music was the sister of Nancy J. "Nannie" Music and Addie Josephine "Josie" Music.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Robert Craft married Florence Crace on August 24, 1895 in Magoffin County at the home of William Craft. The witnesses were Dan Brown and Ben Risner, and the minister was George Bailey.

When Ed George'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 East Point, Kentucky, that he was married and had 1 child, and that he was born October 21, 1892 in East Point. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to his death certificate, Robert Craft died February 10, 1930 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from mitrial regurgitation. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Portsmouth, Ohio, his age as 56, his marital status as married, his occupation as laborer, his parents as W. M. Craft (b. Kentucky) and Mary J. Jackson (b. Kentucky), the informant as John Craft, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.

According to his death certificate, Arthur Thomas Craft died January 5, 1943 in Emma, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Unknown he was found dead." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as November 24, 1921, his marital status as single, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Bob Craft (b. Morgan County, Kentucky) and Florence Crace (b. Magoffin County, Kentucky), the informant as Bob Craft of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ed George lived from October 21, 1892 to March 16, 1985, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Mary C. George lived from September 27, 1905 to January 30, 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ed George was born October 21, 1892, and died in March 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, Ed George died March 16, 1985 in Floyd County at the age of 92. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

A listing of people buried in Music Cemetery in Floyd County found online, and information found on findagrave.com, shows that Lilly Alberta Music George, wife of Edward George and daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Louise Greer Music, lived from September 2, 1894 to March 17, 1923. The cemetery is "located about 2 miles up Little Paint Creek off of Rt. 1428. This is about 3 miles north of Prestonsburg. There are between ten to fifteen graves without markers."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary George was born September 27, 1905, and died in January of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1954 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary C. George died January 30, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 77. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Thomas J. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #166, he's a farmer, born in August of 1855 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 23 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Mary L. (wife, born in August of 1857 in North Carolina, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 42), Dora B. (daughter, born in March of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), John D. (son, born in June of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Margarett (daughter, born in December of 1885 in Kentucky, age 14), Nancy J. (daughter, born in May of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Samuel K. (son, born in October of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), Lillie A. (daughter, born in September of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Addie J. (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), George W. (son, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months), Rachel C. Music (mother, widowed, born in September of 1828 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 71), and Clarinda Music (sister, single, servant, born in November of 1873 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 26).

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1910), Thomas J. Music is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Lou M. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 52), Dora (daughter, not working, single, born in Kentucky, age 29), John D. (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 26), Sam K. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Lillie A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Willie Friley (servant, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 95 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Robert Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #196, he's a farmer, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and 5 are still living, age 32), Annie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Gladie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 1 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Robert Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #228, he's a coal miner, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 43), Anna May (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 23), Hattie (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 21), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Robert Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months).

On pages 3 & 4 of the 1930 census for District 36-3 (West Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Ed George is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a section hand for C & O Railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 35, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Marry (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 24, age 27), Elmer (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Edith (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Ruth (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9 years 8 months), James (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Edna Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 5 months).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 36-2 (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Florence Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #93, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Robert Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Arthur (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 years 4 months).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1940 census for District 36-2B (Prestonsburg) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Ed George is listed as the head of the household for house #112, he's a carpenter doing building construction, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, 1st grade education, age 45), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lois (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Barbra (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Reca Joe (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2). Mary's widowed mother is in house #70.

    The children of ED GEORGE and LILLY MUSIC are:

    1. ELMER GEORGE, b. July 13, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Elmon George was born July 13, 1914 in Floyd County to Lillie Music.
    2. EDITH GEORGE, b. June 10, 1917, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edith George was born June 10, 1917 in Floyd County to Lilly Music.
    3. EVELINE GEORGE, b. June 29, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Eveline George was born June 29, 1919 in Floyd County to Lillie Music.
    4. RUTH GEORGE, b. 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth George was born in Floyd County to Lillie Music.

    The children of ED GEORGE and MARY CRAFT are:

    1. JAMES GEORGE, b. 1927, Kentucky.
    2. EDNA MAE GEORGE, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna M. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    3. LOIS G. GEORGE, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lois G. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Croft.
    4. ROBERT L. GEORGE, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert L. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    5. BARBARA ANN GEORGE, b. 1934, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara Ann George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    6. RECA JOE GEORGE, b. 1937, Kentucky.
    7. MINNIE F. GEORGE, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie F. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    8. MALTA S. GEORGE, b. 1939, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Malta S. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    9. MARVIN S. GEORGE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marvin S. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    10. MARY ROSE GEORGE, b. April 6, 1943, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 8, 1943, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary R. George was born April 6, 1943 in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
      According to her death certificate, Mary Rose George died April 8, 1943 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, from umbilical bleeding. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Prestonsburg, her birth date as April 6, 1943, her parents as Ed George (b. East Point, Kentucky) and Mary Craft (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky), the informant as Ed George of Prestonsburg, and the burial place as Prestonsburg.
    11. TRESSIE F. GEORGE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tressie F. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Croft.
    12. BILLY J. GEORGE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy J. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Croft.
    13. ROY E. GEORGE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Roy E. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.
    14. JACK E. GEORGE, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack E. George was born in Floyd County to Mary Craft.






SALLIE GEORGE, daughter of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born February 2, 1895 in Kentucky, died March 26, 1961 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married JAMES L. HORN JR., son of JAMES Y. HORN and ESTHER HOPSON, about 1912. He was born August 26, 1894 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died October 29, 1969 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, James Y. Horn died May 13, 1947 in Auxier, Floyd County, Kentucky, from coronary thrombosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as March 8, 1856, his marital status as widowed, his wife as Esther Hopson Horn, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Edward Horn (b. North Carolina) and Elizabeth Horn (b. Kentucky), the informant as Reverend William Horn of Auxier, and the burial place as the family cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth records, James Horn was born August 26, 1894 in Floyd County to James Horn and Esther Hopson.

When Jimmie Horn'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 Auxier, Kentucky, that he was married and had a child, and that he was born August 26, 1894 in Cliff, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had gray eyes and light brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Sallie G. Horne lived from 1895 to 1961, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that James L. Horne lived from 1894 to 1969, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sallie G. Horne died March 26, 1961 in Floyd County at the age of 66. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, James Horne was born August 25, 1894, and died in October of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James L. Horne died October 29, 1969 in Floyd County at the age of 75. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 102 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), James Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #105, he's a farmer, born in March of 1856 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 23 years, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Easter (wife, born in April of 1857 in Virginia, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, married for 23 years, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 43), Edward L. (son, born in October of 1879 in Kentucky, age 20), Lula M. (daughter, born in August of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), William H. (son, born in February of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), and James Y. (son, born in August of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), James Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a carpenter building houses, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 34 years, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Easter (wife, born in Virginia, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 6 children and 4 are still living, age 53), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Evel (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6). They are living next to son, Edward.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), James Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #197, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Allie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Stewart (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Seldon (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months). Sallie's widowed mother is in house #191.

On page 41 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1930), James Horn Jr. is listed as the head of the household for house #392, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 35), Stewart (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Seldom (son, born in Kentucky, age 11). They are living next to James' parents.

On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Jimmy Horn is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a carpenter in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 45), Jim (father, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 84), Seldom (son, married, farmer, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21), Annabell (daughter-in-law, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 20). They are living next to son, Steward.

    The children of SALLIE GEORGE and JAMES HORNE are:

    1. STEWARD HORNE, b. June 22, 1913, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LORENA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Deward Horn was born June 22, 1913 in Floyd County to Sallie George.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Steward Horne lived from June 22, 1913 to August 23, 1968, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Lorena B. Horne was born January 18, 1917.
    2. SELDON FRANCIS HORNE, b. February 15, 1919, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. June 21, 1944, buried in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, m. ANNA BELLE WARRIX, daughter of WILEY WARRIX and PHOEBE MEADOR. She was b. March 31, 1920, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. March 14, 2013, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Seldon Horn was born February 15, 1919 in Floyd County to Sallie George.
      According to Department of Veteran Affairs records, U.S. Army Private Seldon Horn was born February 15, 1919, died June 21, 1944, and is buried in Section D Site 3915 in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
      According to her obituary found at floydcountytimes.com [listing may be deleted at some point], Anna Belle Warrix Horne Meador (age 92), daughter of the late Wiley and Phoebe Meador Warrix, was born March 31, 1920 in Prestonsburg, died March 14, 2013 in Riverview Health Care Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Nicholasville. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Seldon Francis Horne, during World War II; and 7 brothers and sisters. She was survived by her husband, Douglas Micsh Meador; 1 son, Seldon D. (Ramona) Horne Prestonsburg; 1 granddaughter, Kim H. (Joe) Wilder; and 2 great-grandsons, Blake Wilder and Graham Wilder.






NORMA J. GEORGE, daughter of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born July 12, 1899 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 12, 1979 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married MORRIS BENJAMIN BLAND, son of MARY LEMASTER and JOHN WESLEY BLAND, about 1918. He was born July 11, 1895 in Kentucky, died October 23, 1937 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Morse Bland's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for Consolidation Coal Company in Burdine, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Norma Bland of Burdine, and that he was born July 11, 1896 in Paintsville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had light brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Norma J. Bland lived from July 12, 1900 to November 12, 1979, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and that Morris Bland lived from July 11, 1895 [hard to read] to October 24, 1937 and was buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville. This cemetery is "Located on Depot Street off Route 1428, Paintsville KY. This section of town is know as Turkey Knob. It consists of several cemeteries adjoining each other and running up the hill along side Depot Street.

According to her obituary, Norma George Bland (age 79), daughter of John and Nevada May George, was a resident of Paintsville at the time of her death. She was born July 12, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 12, 1979 in Paintsville Hospital following an illness of several weeks, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Bland, in October of 1937. She was survived by 1 son, John Bland (of Paintsville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Josephine Reed (Clarksburg, West Virginia), Mrs. Rena Frisby (Staffordsville), and Mrs. Helen Bayes (Paintsville); 4 brothers, James George (Ashland), Eddie George (Prestonsburg), Sam George (Prestonsburg), and Otto George (Griskin, Florida); 1 sister, Dolly McKenzie (Adrian, Michigan); 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Norma Bland was born July 12, 1900, and died in November of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Norma J. Bland died November 12, 1979 in Johnson County at the age of 79. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Morris Benjamin Bland died October 23, 1937 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Gun shot wounds in chest. Justifiable Homicide." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 11, 1895, his marital status as married, his wife as Norma George, his occupation as painter, his parents as John Bland (b. Kentucky) and Mary Lemaster (b. Kentucky), the informant as Josephine Bland of Paintsville, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to his obituary, "Morris Bland, 42 years old, former deputy sheriff of Johnson County during the administration of W. M. Preston, was shot through the heart at midnight Saturday night on Depot Road, allegedly by Floyd Allen, 18, of the local Civilian Conservation Corps. He died immediately before medical aid could be summoned. Bland, alleged to have been drinking, was said to have cursed Allen and another CCC enrollee, Thomas Robinett, 21, and started across the road toward them carrying an opened knife in his hand. Leck Baldwin, night watchman for F. S. VanHoose & Company and other business firms in Bridgford, was a witness to the shooting. Heber Ward, night chief of the police, was one of the first to arrive on the scene following the shooting. Chief Ward said evidence given at a Coroner’s trial showed that Bland was approaching Allen in a threatening manner with a open knife when Allen is said to have fired the fatal shot. Robinett was taken into custody later Saturday night by Chief Ward and assistants. Allen it is said, went to his home in Magoffin County but called for Sheriff Fred Adams of Johnson County to come after him. He was brought back to Paintsville Sunday by Sheriff Adams. Bland was married and has several children. Funeral services for Bland were held Tuesday morning. Rev. Arthur Gullett and Rev. Raleigh Long conducted the services. The body was prepared for burial by the undertaking department of the Paintsville Furniture Company." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Morris B. Bland died October 23, 1937 in Johnson County at the age of 42.

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Morris Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Norma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Elza George (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Morris Blan is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Norma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 29), Joann (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Renevay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Gleen (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Hellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 25 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Norma Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #216, she's a laborer for the W.P.A., widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 2nd grade education, and she's 30 years old. Also listed are Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 20), Glenn (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Helen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Johnny (son, born in Kentucky, age 5). They are living next to daughter, Reneva

    The children of NORMA GEORGE and MORRIS BLAND are:

    1. JOSEPHINE BLAND, b. 1919, Kentucky, m. LESTER REED.
    2. RENAVAY BLAND, b. 1922, Kentucky, m. WOODROW FRISBY, son of GREEN FRISBY and LIZA LACEY. He was b. November 10, 1916, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. July 21, 1994, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Woodrow Frisby (age 77), son of the late Green and Liza Lacey Frisby, was retired from maintenance with Southeast Coal Company in Paintsville, and a retired minister. He was born November 10, 1916 in Morgan County, died July 21, 1994 at home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Renavay Bland; 4 sons, J. R. Frisby (of Staffordsville), Harry Neal Frisby (Staffordsville), Nathan Frisby (Staffordsville), and Glenn David Frisby (Springfield, Ohio); 2 step-daughters, Eslie and Beulah; 4 brothers, Dee Frisby (Cincinnati, Ohio), Denzil Frisby (Obetz, Ohio), Eugene Frisby (Idaho), and Grover Frisby (Caney, Kentucky); 3 half-sisters, Pearl, Betty, and Eula; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. GLENN FORD BLAND, b. January 3, 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 31, 1961, Hawaii, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Glenn Ford Bland lived from January 3, 1925 [1924 in his obituary] to December 31, 1961, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean Conflict, and was buried in Highland Memorial in Staffordsville.
      According to his obituary, Glen Ford Bland (age 38), son of Mrs. Norma George Bland of Paintsville and the late Morris Bland, was serving in the U.S. Navy in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the time of his death. He was born January 3, 1924 in Floyd County, and died suddenly December 31, 1961 following an accidental fall. In addition to his mother, he was survived by 1 son, Phillip Terry Bland (of Reynoldsburg, Ohio); 1 brother, Johnnie Bland (Lemoore, California); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Lester Reed (Paintsville), Mrs. Clyde Bayes (Paintsville), and Mrs. Woodrow Frisby (Staffordsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. MCKENLEY AVIS BLAND, b. October 10, 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 16, 1930, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, McKinley A. Bland was born October 10, 1925 in Johnson County to Norma George.
      Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that McKenley Avis Bland lived from October 10, 1926 to November 16, 1930, and was buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville.
    5. HELEN LEVON BLAND, b. September 10, 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 26, 2005, Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. CLYDE MARCUS BAYES, son of SHERMAN PRENTICE BAYES and VERTRICE COCHRAN.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Helen L. Bland was born September 10, 1928 in Johnson County to Norma George.
      According to her obituary, Helen Levon Bland Bayes (age 76), daughter of the late Morris Benjamin and Norma Jean George Bland, was born September 10, 1928 in Johnson County, died May 26, 2005 at her daughter's home in Staffordsville, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Bayes, in 1999; 1 daughter, Susan Jean Parson; 1 brother, McKinly Bland; and 1 sister, Dorothy Bland. She was survived by 2 daughters, Johnda Lou Castle (Staffordsville) and Mary Jane Dean (Cincinnati, Ohio); 1 brother, John E. Bland (Paintsville); 2 sisters, Josephine B. Reed (Clarksburg, West Virginia) and Renavaye Frisby (Staffordsville); 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    6. DOROTHY FRANCIS BLAND, b. May 20, 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 23, 1932, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dorotha F. Bland was born May 20, 1931 in Johnson County to Norma George.
      Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Dorthy Frances Bland lived from May 20, 1931 to July 23, 1932, and was buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville.
    7. JOHN E. BLAND, b. January 6, 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John E. Bland was born January 6, 1935 in Johnson County to Norma George.






MARY LEMASTER, daughter of ELEAZOR LEMASTER and ELIZABETH KEATON, was born about 1871 in Kentucky, died May 26, 1952 in Turkey Knob, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) JOHN WESLEY BLAND, son of WILLIAM D. BLAND and SERILDA (unknown last name), December 4, 1889 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born December 25, 1865 in Kentucky, and died May 23, 1938 in Raceland, Greenup County, Kentucky. She married (2) MAYHEW FIELDS, son of SLANEY FIELDS and SARAH HAWKINS, about 1902. He was born January 12, 1868 in Letcher County, Kentucky, died November 4, 1946 in Bridgeford, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: John Wesley Bland's mother's maiden name was reportedly Serilda Evans.

John Wesley Bland's 1st wife was Sarah Jane Conley. His 3rd wife was Celia Ann Caudill.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Mary Lemaster (age 18) married John W. Bland (2nd marriage, age 23) on December 4, 1889 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and photos of their headstones shows that both Mayhew and Mary Lemaster Fields are buried in Turkey Knob Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Mary Fields died May 26, 1952 in Turkey Knob, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "Senility = age (85) (Did not see)." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as unknown, her age as 86, her marital status as married, her parents as Ellia Lemaster and Betty Keaton, the informant as Ora Vanhoose, and the burial place as Vanhoose Cemetery in Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary Fields died May 26, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 86. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, John Wesley Bland died May 23, 1938 in Raceland, Greenup County, Kentucky, from dementia and marasmus. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as December 25, 1865, his marital status as married, his wife as Celia Ann Bland, his father as William Bland (b. Virginia), his mother's maiden name is blank, the informant as Oscar Bland of Raceland, and the burial place as Melvin Cemetery [hard to read].

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John W. Bland died May 23, 1938 in Greenup County at the age of 72. He was living in Raceland at the time of his death.

According to his death certificate, Mayhew Fields died November 5, 1946 in Bridgeford, Johnson County, Kentucky, from "coronary occlusion & cardiac failure." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Letcher County, Kentucky, his birth date as January 12, 1868, his marital status as married, his wife as Mary LeMaster, his occupation as laborer, his parents as Slaney Fields (b. England) and Sarah Hawkins (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Mary Fields of Paintsville, Kentucky, and the burial place as Paintsville.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mayhew Fields died November 5, 1946 in Johnson County at the age of 78. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 7 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1870), William D. Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Sarilda (born in Kentucky, age 29), Sarah J. (born in Kentucky, age 10), and John W. (born in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 23, 1880), William D. Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #377, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Serilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), and John W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 11 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Mary Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #114, she's a daily laborer, married, born in March of 1867 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, and she's 33 years old. Also listed is Ora (daughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 45 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1900), Matthew J. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for family #403, he's a farmer, born in March of 1820 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 13 years, and he's 80 years old. Also listed are Elisabeth (wife, born in December of 1839 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 8 children and 7 are still living, age 60), and Morris Bland (grandson, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 2 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Mayhugh Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #14,, he's a laborer in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, runs a boarding house, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 37), Ora Fields [Ora Bland] (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Walter Fields [Walter Bland] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Morris Fields [Morris Bland] (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Elizabeth Caudill (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 66), Henry Tacket [Henry Tackett] (boarder, single, laborer in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), John Price (boarder, married, laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, age 27), and Vergie Price (boarder, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 21).

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 8, 1920), Mahew Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in the United States, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 51 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Mayhew Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #86, he's a laborer in a lumber yard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 31, and he's 59 years old. Also listed is Marry (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 36, age 64).

On page 40 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Mahue Fields is listed as the head of the household for house #355, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 69 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 67).

    The children of MARY LEMASTER and JOHN BLAND are:

    1. ORA MAY BLAND, b. September 7, 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 1963, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MANUEL VANHOOSE.
      Notes: Ora and Manuel VanHoose's son, Vencil, married Ethel Spradlin.
      According to her obituary, Ora Bland Van Hoose (age 70), daughter of John and Mary Lemaster Bland, lived in Johnson County, Kentucky, her entire life. She was born September 7, 1892 in Johnson County, died February 24, 1963 at home in Paintsville, and was buried in the family cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Manuel Van Hoose; six sons, Vencil Van Hoose, Lester Van Hoose, Morris Van Hoose, Alvin Van Hoose, Lee Thomas Van Hoose, and Roy Van Hoose (all of Paintsville); 4 daughters, Gladys Ward (Mansfield, Ohio), Anna Belle Harper (Mansfield), and Opal Montgomery (Paintsville), and Marie Fairchild (Paintsville); 2 brothers, Walter Bland (Evansville, Indiana) and Oscar Bland (Russell, Kentucky); and 1 sister, Clara Snoody (Flatwoods, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. WALTER L. BLAND, b. 1894, Kentucky.
    3. MORRIS BENJAMIN BLAND, b. July 11, 1895, Kentucky, d. October 23, 1937, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORMA J. GEORGE.






ELZIE GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born May 20, 1901 in Kentucky, died February 17, 1973 in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, and is buried in Highland Memory Gardens in Godby, Logan County, West Virginia. He married (1) GRACE DEROSSETT, daughter of WILLIAM TOLBERT DEROSSETT and REBECCA CAMPBELL, about 1921. She was born April 25, 1907 in Kentucky, died April 9, 1992, and is buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky He married (2) GRACE STRATTON, daughter of WILLIAM M. STRATTON and ZELDA PATTERSON. She was born December 7, 1913 in Kentucky, and died April 19, 1993 in Chauncey, Logan County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Grace Derosett was the sister of William Tolbert Derossett Jr..

Grace Derosett's 2nd husband was Ollie P. Ellis.

Grace Stratton's 1st husband was Lyle Cremeans.

According to her death certificate, Zelda Patterson Stratton died July 31, 1947 in Methodist Hospital of Kentucky in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, from diabetes. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Pike County, her age as 64, her marital status as married, her husband as W. M. Stratton, her parents as Harve Patterson (b. Pike County) and Dolly Blackburn (b. Pike County), the informant as W. M. Stratton of Coal Run, and the burial place as Coal Run.

According to his death certificate, Elzie George Sr. died February 17, 1973 in Logan General Hospital in Logan, Logan County, West Virginia, from a myocardial infarction. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as May 20, 1901, his marital status as married, his wife as Grace Stratton, his parents as John George and Nevada May, his occupation as retired coal miner, and the burial place as Highland Memory Gardens in Godby, West Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elzie George was born May 20, 1901, and died in February of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in North Carolina or West Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Chauncey, Logan County, West Virginia.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Elzie George Sr. died February 17, 1973 in Logan, West Virginia. His father's name is listed as John George, his mother's as Nevada May, and his wife's as Grace Stratton.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Grace Ellis lived from April 25, 1907 to April 9, 1992, and was buried in Richmond Memorial Cemetery in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Ollie P. Ellis lived from May 25, 1902 to September 30, 1971, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Grace George was born December 7, 1913, and died April 19, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Chauncey, Logan County, West Virginia.

On page 8 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (undated), Tolbert Derosset is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 10 are still living, age 43), Thomas T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Solomon (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Katie L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Bessie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Morris Bland is listed as the head of the household for house #187, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Norma (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), and Elza George (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18). On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Tolbert Derossett is listed as the head of the household for house #193, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Rebecca (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 52), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Gracia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 10 of the 1920 census for District 122 (Burning Fork) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Bill Stratton is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Zelda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Gracy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 21 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Elza George is listed as the head of the household for house #204, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 23), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 67 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), William Stratton is listed as the head of the household for house #591, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Zeldie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 37), Bonie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alex (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Lyle Cremeans (son-in-law, track layer in the coal mines, born in Michigan, parents born in Michigan, first married at 19, age 19), and Grace Cremeans (daughter, born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 16).

On pages 12 & 13 of the 1940 census for District 23-30 (Logan) in Logan County, West Virginia (dated April 6, 1940), Elzie George is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a brakeman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26), Billie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Nadine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Glena (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2), and Maggie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6 months).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 36-21A in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1940), Ollie Ellis is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Grace (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 5th grade education, age 32), George Willie Ellis [Willie George] (son, carpenter doing building construction, born in Kentucky, age 17), Betty Jo Ellis [Betty Jo George] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Teldon Ray Ellis (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Rudecka Moore (female, single, lodger, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 1st grade education, age 17).

    The children of ELZIE GEORGE and GRACE DEROSSETT are:

    1. WILLIE GEORGE, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    2. BETTY JO GEORGE, b. 1924, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Betsy I. George was born in Floyd County to Grace Denosse.

    The children of ELZIE GEORGE and GRACE STRATTON are:

    1. BILLIE GEORGE, b. 1931, Kentucky.
    2. NADINE GEORGE, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Nadine George was born in Floyd County to Grace Stratton.
    3. EMILENE GEORGE, b. November 17, 1935, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emilene George was born November 17, 1935 in Floyd County to Grace Stratton.
    4. PHYLLISTINE GEORGE, b. November 17, 1935, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phillistine George was born November 17, 1935 in Floyd County to Grace Stratton.
      According to her death certificate, Phylistine George died August 26, 1936 in Betsy Layne, Floyd County, Kentucky, from acute dysentery and bronchial pneumonia. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as November 17, 1935, her parents as Elzie George (b. Kentucky) and Grace Stratton (b. Betsy Layne), and the informant as Elzie George.
    5. GLENA GEORGE, b. 1938, West Virginia.
    6. MAGGIE GEORGE, b. 1939, West Virginia.






SAMUEL G. GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born November 3, 1903 in Kentucky, died September 12, 1985 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. He married LYDA MYRTLE BURCHETT, daughter of WILLIE BURCHETT and SALLIE WELLS, about 1925. She was born November 30, 1907 in Kentucky, died June 29, 1996 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Belle Burchett was born April 19, 1914 in Floyd County to Sallie Wells, and Theodore Burchett was born November 17, 1916 in Floyd County to Sallie Wells.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Sam George lived from November 3, 1903 to September 12, 1985, and was buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Lyda George lived from November 30, 1907 to June 29, 1996, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Sammie George was born November 3, 1903, and died in September of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in through the Railroad Board, and his last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sammie G. George died September 12, 1985 in Floyd County at the age of 81. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lyda M. George was born November 30, 1907, and died June 29, 1996. She received her Social Security card in 1969 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lyda B. George died June 29, 1996 in Prestonsburg at the age of 88. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 33 (Dolan Township) in Cass County, Missouri (dated May 2, 1910), Willie Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farm laborer, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Shirley (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 19 of the 1920 census for District 2 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Willie Burchett is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a coal miner, born in Missouri, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Sallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents borni in Kentucky, age 38), Lydia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Shurley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Cochie [hard to read] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Fairy Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Teddy S. [Theodore S.] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 30 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1930), Sam G. George is listed as the head of the household for house #274, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lidia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 22), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), Normie J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), and Nevada (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 62).

On page 39 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated May 23, 1940), Sam George is listed as the head of the household for house #352, he's a laborer for the railroad, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lida (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 32), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Norma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joan (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Navada (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade educaton, age 72).

    The children of SAM GEORGE and LYDA BURCHETT are:

    1. LORETTA GEORGE, b. 1926, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loretta George was born in Floyd County to Lyda Burchett.
    2. PAULINE GEORGE, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Pauline George was born in Floyd County to Lyda Burchett.
    3. NORMA JEAN GEORGE, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Norma Jean George was born in Floyd County to Lyda Burchett.
    4. JOAN GEORGE, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joan George was born in Floyd County to Lyda Burchett.






OTTO GEORGE, son of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born October 30, 1906 in Kentucky, and died June 1, 2002 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan. He married ALICE CORINE "CORINE" JAMES, daughter of WILLIAM ALLEN JAMES and ELLA MAE COPLEY. She was born about 1909 in Kentucky, and died April 4, 1948.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Corine James reportedly died in Michigan during childbirth.

According to his death certificate, William Allen James died August 21, 1946 at home in Inez, Martin County, Kentucky, from carcinoma of the face. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Inez, his birth date as May 31, 1873, his marital status as married, his wife as Ella James (age 72), his occupation as natural gas company operator, his parents as Joseph James (b. Martin County, Kentucky) and Martha Jane Harmon (b. Martin County, Kentucky), the informant as Ella James, and the burial place as Inez.

According to her death certificate, Ella Mae James died April 12, 1947 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from "anginia pectoris." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as March 4, 1874, her place of residence as rural Martin County, Kentucky, her marital status as widowed, her parents as D. Copley (b. Kentucky) and "Mandy (Unknown," the informant as Amos James of Inez, Kentucky, and the burial place as James Cemetery in Martin County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Otto George was born October 30, 1906, and died June 1, 2002. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 115 (Eden) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1910), Allen James is listed as the head of the household for house #5, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 35), Wallace B. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Martha J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Halley (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Allice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1), Tennie Ward (cousin, female, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Manuel Ward (uncle, widowed, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45).

On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 81 (Eden) in Martin County, Kentucky (dated January 10, 1920), Allen James is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a laborer for a natural gas company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Wallace (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 24), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Ollie M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Amos (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Corine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Allen (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ella May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and David (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 67-1 (Whitesburg) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Otto George is listed as the head of the household for house #133, he's working in engineering for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he was living in Inez, Martin County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Corrine (wife, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 30), Bobby Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Claudia Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Jackie Ronald (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of OTTO GEORGE and CORINE JAMES are:

    1. OTTO ROBERT GEORGE, b. November 21, 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. September 14, 1990, Superior, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Otto George was born November 21, 1927 in Floyd County to Alice James.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Otto George was born November 21, 1927, and died September 14, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan.
      According to Michigan death record transcripts, Otto George Jr. was born November 21, 1928 [mistake], and died September 14, 1990 in Superior, Washtenaw County. He was living in Raisin, Lenawee County, Michigan.
    2. CLAUDIA SUE GEORGE, b. 1932, Kentucky.
    3. JACKIE RONALD GEORGE, b. 1938, Kentucky.






DOLLY GEORGE, daughter of NEVADA E. "VADA" MAY and JOHN D. GEORGE, was born November 15, 1909 in Kentucky, died January 28, 1983 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, and is buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married WILLIAM M. MCKENZIE, son of LIGE MCKENZIE and MARTHA JOSEPH, about 1925. He was born December 14, 1904 in Kentucky, died May 16, 1977 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clay McKenzie was born December 17, 1914 in Martin County to Martha Joseph, Ray McKenzie was born December 16, 1914 in Martin County to Martha Joseph, and Everett McKenzie was born February 15, 1916 in Martin County to Martha Joseph.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dolly McKenzie lived from November 15, 1909 to January 28, 1983, and was buried in George Family Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that William McKenzie lived from December 14, 1904 to May 16, 1977, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dolly McKenzie was born November 15, 1904, and died in January of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Michigan, and her last place of residence was in Tecumseh, Lenawee County, Michigan.

According to North Carolina death record transcripts, Dolly George McKenzie was born November 15, 1904, died January 28, 1983 in Statesville, Iredell County, at the age of 78. She was living in Iredell County at the time of her death and was buried out of state.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, William McKenzie was born December 14, 1904, and died in May of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Michigan, and his last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William Mckenzie died May 16, 1977 in Floyd County at the age of 72. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 21 of the 1910 census for District 52 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1910), Lige McKinzie [Lige McKenzie] is listed as the head of the household for house #164, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 30), Merda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), James (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On pages 33 & 34 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), William McKenzie is listed as the head of the household for house #388, he's a tippleman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Dollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 20), Billy L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), and Douglas (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 0 months).

On page 18 of the 1930 census for District 58-16 (LaSalle Township) in Monroe County, Michigan (dated April 19, 1930), Lige McKinzie is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a track laborer for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Pearl [Pearl Higgins] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 29), Clay (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Ethel (daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Alice (daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 7), Grace (daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 6), Revalet (daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), Elsie L. (daughter, born in Ohio, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months), Betty J. (daughter, born in Michigan, parents born in Kentucky, age 4 months), and Lodeska Higgins (sister-in-law, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The children of DOLLY GEORGE and WILLIAM MCKENZIE are:

    1. BILLIE L. MCKENZIE, b. 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie L. McKenzie was born in Floyd County to Dolly George.
    2. FAYE DOUGLAS MCKENZIE, b. 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Faye D. McKenzie was born in Floyd County to Dollie George.






SUSANNA EMZA MAY, daughter of LYDIA MAHALA CONLEY and HARVEY TRIMBLE MAY, was born February 11, 1870 in Kentucky, and died August 20, 1918 in Cabell County, West Virginia. She married GEORGE W. FITZPATRICK, son of HENRY FITZPATRICK and VIOLET SPEARS, December 6, 1887. He was born July 1, 1866 in Kentucky, and died September 12, 1933 in Cabell County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. The book only lists 5 children in this family, Clara, Stella, Ames, Myrtle, and Elizabeth. Ames, it says, was "b. 24 Jul 1909 d. 3 Oct 1893." Ames doesn't appear in the 1900 census, but Henry does, and he was born in October of 1893.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Susan Fitzpatrick died August 20, 1918 in Cabell County. Her parents are listed as Trimmer May and Lydia Conley.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, George W. Fitzpatrick was born about 1867 in Kentucky, and died September 12, 1933 in Cabell County, West Virginia, at the age of 66 years 2 months 12 days. He was a laborer and widowed at the time of his death.

On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1900), George Fitch is listed as the head of the household for house #252, he's a farmer, born in July of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Emzie (wife, born in February of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 11 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 30), Stella (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Henry (son, born in October of 1893 in Kentucky, age 6), Mirtie (daughter, born in December of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), and Pearley (daughter, born in June of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 194 (Union Township) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 20, 1910), George Fitzpatric is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a laborer in a brickyard, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Susan (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 40), Henry T. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Purley (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Alice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Nettie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3).

On page 18 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated January 14, 1920), George Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #158, he's a bricklayer doing odd jobs, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Henry (son, single, truck driver, born in Kentucky, age 26), Fannie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Jennette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Ola (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 8).

On page 22 of the 1930 census for District 6-18 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 9, 1930), George Patrick is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a laborer in a brickyard, widowed, not a veteran, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 64 years old. Also listed is Henry (son, single, veteran of the World War, laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, age 33).

    The children of SUSANNA MAY and GEORGE FITZPATRICK are:

    1. CLARA FITZPATRICK, b. August 31, 1889, d. July 15, 1890.
    2. STELLA JANE FITZPATRICK, b. May 10, 1891, Kentucky, d. March 28, 1959, m. DALIVER WARD, about 1908. He was born about 1879 in West Virginia.
      Notes: On page 7 of the 1910 census for District 23 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 18, 1910), Daliver Ward is listed as a lodger in house #64, he's a house carpenter, married, born in West Virginia, father birthplace unknown, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed is Stella Ward (lodger, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, she hasn't had any children, age 18).
      On page 12 of the 1940 census for District 6-55 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 8, 1940), Daliver Ward is listed as the head of the household for house #136, he's a carpenter and paper hanger, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 61 years old. Also listed is Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 49).
    3. HENRY T. FITZPATRICK, b. October 3, 1893, Kentucky.
      Notes: Henry Fitzpatrick is found single and living with his sister Fannie in 1940.
    4. MYRTLE ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK, b. December 7, 1895, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1988, Orange County, Florida, buried in Geneva, Seminole County, Florida, m. (1) ROY SCHAFFER, m. (2) GARNER CLIFTON SHORT, m. (3) (unknown first name) MARTIN.
    5. PEARL C. FITZPATRICK, b. July 11, 1898, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1981, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, m. JOHN FRANKLIN COLEMAN.
    6. ALICE FITZPATRICK, b. 1901, Kentucky.
    7. FANNIE L. FITZPATRICK, b. March 10, 1904, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 7, 1991, m. GILBERT E. GREGORY.
    8. JANETTE ELLEN FITZPATRICK, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. June 15, 1952, Cabell County, West Virginia, m. (unknown first name) COMBS.
      Notes: According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Janette Ellen Fitzpatrick Combs was born about 1907, and died June 15, 1952 in Cabell County at the age of 45 years 3 months. Her parents are listed as George Fitzpatrick and Susan May.
    9. OLA FITZPATRICK, b. 1912, West Virginia.






MYRTLE ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK, daughter of SUSANNA EMZA MAY and GEORGE W. FITZPATRICK, was born December 7, 1895 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died April 18, 1988 in Orange County, Florida, and is buried in Geneva Cemetery in Geneva, Seminole County, Florida. She married (1) ROY SCHAFFER on July 8, 1912 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. He was born February 9, 1990 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, died February 4, 1915, and is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. She married (2) GARNER C. SHORT, son of JAMES A. SHORT and SAMANTHA MCCALLISTER, about 1918. He was born July 31, 1894 in Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, West Virginia, died May 26, 1950 in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia, and is buried in Teays Hill Cemetery in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She married (3) (unknown first name) MARTIN.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Army enlistment records, Roy Schaffer enlisted in Company A of the 5th F.A. Regiment on January 3, 1908 in Ohio. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia, a plumber, he had blue eyes, dark brown hair, a fair complexion, he was 5 feet 5 3/4 inches tall, and he's was 21 1/2 years old. He was discharged on January 2, 1911 in California.

According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Roy Schaffer (b. Cabell County, West Virginia, age 22) married Miss Myrtie Fitzpatrick (b. Johnson County, Kentucky, age 18), on July 8, 1912 in Huntington, Cabell County.

When Garner Clifton Short's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, he stated that he was self-employed in South Charleston, Kanawha County, that the person who would always know his address was Mrs. Garner C. Short, and that he was born July 31, 1894 in Garretts Bend, Lincoln County, West Virginia. He was found to be 5 feet 11 inches tall, he weighed 184 pounds, and he had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and photos of their headstones shows that Myrtle Elizabeth Short Martin lived from December 7, 1895 to April 18, 1988, and was buried in Geneva Cemetery in Geneva, Seminole County, Florida, and that Garner C. Short lived from 1894 to 1950, and was buried in Teays Hill Cemetery in Saint Albans, Kanawha County, West Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Myrtle Martin was born December 7, 1895, and died April 18, 1988. She received her Social Security card in 1956 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida.

According to Florida death record transcripts, Myrtle E. Martin was born December 7, 1895, and died April 18, 1988 in Orange County at the age of 92.

According to a burial index found online for Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, West Virginia, Roy Shaffer was born in Section 24 Lot 52 Space 1 on February 6, 1915.

Information found on findagrave.com says that Roy Shaffer died in February of 1915 and was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia.

On October 24, 1961, Myrtle Short, "Former Wife," filled out an application for a veteran headstone for Roy Schaffer. On that application it says that Roy served from January 3, 1908 to January 2, 1911 in "Btry A., 5th Reg. Fld. Art" in West Virginia, and was honorably discharged. He was born February 9, 1990, died February 4, 1915, and was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery. The application was approved and the headstone ordered on December 27, 1961.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Farmer Clifton Short [sic] was born July 31, 1894 in Lincoln County, died May 26, 1950 in St. Albans, Kanawha County, at the age of 55 years 9 months 25 days, and was buried May 28, 1950. His father's name is listed as James Short, his mother's as Samantha McCallister, and he was married at the time of his death.

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 42 (Duval) in Lincoln County, West Virginia (dated June 4, 1900), James A. Short is listed as the head of the household for house #22, he's a farmer, born in May of 1867 in West Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in March of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in West Virginia, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 32), Joseph B. (son, born in October of 1891 in West Virginia, age 8), Garner C. (son, born in July of 1893 in West Virginia, age 6), and Willis D. (son, born in December of 1895 in West Virginia, age 4).

On page 6 of the 1910 census for District 204 (Duval) in Lincoln County, West Virginia (dated May 13, 1910), James A. Short is listed as the head of the household for house #52, he's a farmer, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 20 years, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Samantha (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 40), Joseph B. (son, born in West Virginia, age 19), Garner C. (son, born in West Virginia, age 16), Willis D. (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), Robert M. (son, born in West Virginia, age 9), Virgil C. (son, born in West Virginia, age 6), and Mannetta H. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 4).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 122 (Fair View) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated January 23, 1920), Garner Short is listed as the head of the household for house #154, he's a barber, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 22), and Howard (son, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 6).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 20-64 (Jefferson) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 16, 1930), Garner C. Short is listed as head of the household for house #400, he's a barber, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at age 24, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Myrtle (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 34), Homer (son, born in West Virginia, age 9), Bettie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6), Evline I. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2), and Howard Shiefer (step-son, born in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 32 of the 1940 census for District 20-88 (Jefferson) in Kanawha County, West Virginia (dated April 21 & 22, 1940), Garner C. Short is listed as the head of the household for house #337, he's a barber in a private shop, born in West Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Myrtle E. (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 44), Homer G. (son, born in West Virginia, 4 years of high schook, age 19), Betty (daughter, born in West Virginia, 4 years of high schook, age 16), and Evelyn I. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 12).

    The child of MYRTLE FITZPATRICK and ROY SCHAFFER is:

    1. HOWARD SCHAFFER, b. 1914, West Virginia.

    The children of MYRTLE FITZPATRICK and GARNER SHORT are:

    1. HOMER G. SHORT, b. 1921, West Virginia.
    2. BETTY SHORT, b. 1924, West Virginia.
    3. EVELYN I. SHORT, b. 1928, West Virginia.






PEARL C. FITZPATRICK, daughter of SUSANNA EMZA MAY and GEORGE W. FITZPATRICK, was born July 11, 1898 in Kentucky, died January 15, 1981 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. She married JOHN FRANKLIN COLEMAN, son of GEORGE H. COLEMAN and TILLIE E. CRUBAUGH, November 29, 1913. He was born May 29, 1890 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, and is buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to her death certificate, Tillie E. Crubaugh Wilt died December 3, 1936 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, from "cardio-renal Dil" [hard to read]. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Ohio, her birth date as July 18, 1870, her marital status as widowed, her husband as James Wilt, her parents as Samuel Crubaugh (b. Ohio) and Margaret Roberts (b. Ohio), the informant as J. S. Wilt of Washington Court House, and the burial place as Washington Court House.

According to Ohio birth record transcripts, John Franklin Coleman was born May 29, 1890 in Washington Court House to George H. Coleman and Tillie Crabaugh [sic].

When John Franklin Coleman's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Dayton, Kentucky, he stated that he was a dye maker working for Ault & Wiborg Company in Norwood, Ohio, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born May 29, 1890 in Washington Court House, Ohio. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

According to online listing of the people buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, Pearl C. Patrick Coleman, daughter of George Patrick and Emza May, was born June 11, 1898, died January 15, 1981 at the age of 82, and was buried in Old Cemetery Section, Lot 31, Space 2, and John F. Coleman, son of George Coleman and Tillie Crubaugh, was born May 29, 1967 [sic], died June 5, 1967, and was buried in Space 3, next to his wife.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearl Coleman was born June 11, 1898, and died in January of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Pearl C. Coleman was born about 1899 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1981 in Mt. Carmel Medical Center in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 82. She was widowed and living in Columbus at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Coleman was born May 29, 1890, and died in June of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, John F. Coleman was born about 1890, and died June 5, 1967 in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 77. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 2 of the 1900 census for District 54 (Union Township) in Fayette County, Ohio (dated June 1, 1900), James Wilt is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a bridge contractor, born in April of 1862 in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Scotland, married for 6 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Tillie E. (wife, born in July of 1870 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 29), John F. (son, born in May of 1890 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 10), Mary M. Crubaugh [Mary Margaret Roberts Crubaugh] (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in January of 1846 in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 54), and Auther W. Wilt (brother, single, stationary engineer, born in July of 1868 in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Scotland, age 31).

On page 23 of the 1910 census for District 74 (Union Township) in Fayette County, Ohio (dated April 27, 1910), James S. Milt is listed as the head of the household for house #263, he's a contractor doing concrete and stone work, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Scotland, 1st marriage, married for 15 years, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Tillie E. (wife, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, 2nd marriage, married for 15 years, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 39), John C. Coleman (step-son, works in a shoe factory, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, age 20), Edward Wilt (brother, single, concrete laborer, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Scotland, age 50), and Margaret A. Crubaugh (mother-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Ohio, father born in Virginia, mother born in Ohio, age 64).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 520 (Sycamore) in Hamilton County, Ohio (dated January 7, 1920), John F. Coleman is listed as the head of his household in house #212, he's a grocery salesmen, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Pearl C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Tillie (daughter, born in Ohio, father born in Ohio, mother born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 23-92 (Columbus) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated April 2, 1930), John F. Coleman is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a cutter in a shoe factory, born in Ohio, parents born in Ohio, first married at age 23, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Pearl C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 33), Tillieemza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), George L. (son, born in Ohio, age 9), Jack Logsdon (boarder, born in Ohio, parents born in the United States, age 4 years 11 months), and George Logsdon (boarder, born in Ohio, parents born in the United States, age 3 years 9 months).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 93-282 (Columbus) in Franklin County, Ohio (dated April 8, 1940), John F. Coleman is listed as the head of the household for house #173, he's working in a shoe factory, born in Ohio, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Pearl C. (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 41), Tillie Emza (daughter, single, secretery in an attorney's office, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 24), and George Leslie (son, born in Ohio, age 19).

    The children of PEARL FITZPATRICK and JOHN COLEMAN are:

    1. TILLIE EMZA COLEMAN, b. May 17, 1915, Campbell County, Kentucky, d. January 18, 2002, Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tillie E. Coleman was born May 17, 1915 in Campbell County to Pearl Fitchpatrick.
      According to online listing of the people buried in Union Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, Tillie Coleman was born May 17, 1915, died January 18, 2002, and was buried in Old Cemetery Section, Lot 31, Space 1. Her parents are listed as John F. Coleman and Pearl C. Patrick.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Tillie E. Coleman was born May 17, 1915, and died January 18, 2002. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Tillie Emza Coleman was born May 17, 1915, and died January 18, 2002 in a long-term care facility in Hilliard, Franklin County, at the age of 86. Her father's surname is listed as Coleman, her mother's maiden name as Coleman, and she was never married.
    2. GEORGE LESLIE COLEMAN, b. 1921, Ohio.






FANNIE L. FITZPATRICK, daughter of SUSANNA EMZA MAY and GEORGE W. FITZPATRICK, was born March 10, 1904 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died April 7, 1991. She married GILBERT E. GREGORY, son of HENRY FRANCES GREGORY and MAGGIE MAE HAGLEY, May 26, 1921 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia. He was born October 28, 1897 in Cabell County, West Virginia, and died June 2, 1990.

Notes: According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Henry Gregory married M. M. Hagley on September 22, 1895 in Cabell County.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Maggie Mae Hagley Gregory was born about 1879, and died January 4, 1962 in Huntington at the age of 83 years 1 month 18 days. Her father's surname is listed as Joseph Hagley, her mother's maiden name as Lillian Bias, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to West Virginia marriage record transcripts, Gilbert E. Gregory (b. Cabell County, age 23) married Fannie Patrick (b. Johnson County, Kentucky, age 17) on May 26, 1921 in Huntington, Cabell County.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Fannie L. Gregory was born March 10, 1904, and died April 7, 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Chesapeake, Lawrence County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Fannie L. Fitzpatrick Gregory was born March 10, 1904 in Kentucky, and was pronounced dead on arrival on April 7, 1991 in an out-of-state hospital. Her father's surname is listed as Fitzpatrick, and she was widowed and living in Lawrence County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gilbert E. Gregory was born October 28, 1897, and died June 2, 1990. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in West Virginia.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Gilbert E. Gregory was born October 28, 1897 in West Virginia, and was pronounced dead on arrival on June 2, 1990 in an out-of-state hospital. He was married and living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

On page 12 of the 1900 census for District 20 (Union) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated June 13, 1900), Maggie Gregory is listed as the head of the household for house #115, she's a farmer, married, born in November of 1878 in West Virginia, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Ohio, married for 4 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 1 is still living, and she's 21 years old. Also listed is Gilbert (son, born in October of 1897 in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 2).

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 40 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 20, 1910), Frances Gregory is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a carpenter, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 14 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 8 children and 4 are still living, age 31), Gilbert (son, born in West Virginia, age 12), Floyd F. (son, born in West Virginia, age 5), Asa A. (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), and Ivan H. (son, born in West Virginia, age 1 month).

On page 20 of the 1920 census for District 31 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated January 15, 1920), Henry F. Gregory is listed as the head of the household for house #176, he's a car repairer in a railroad car shop, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Maggie (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 41), Gilbert (son, single, not working, born in West Virginia, age 22), Floyd F. (son, born in West Virginia, age 15), Orville A. [Orville Asa] (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), Ivan (son, born in West Virginia, age 9), Dorothy (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3), and Garnet (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 11 months).

On page 58 of the 1930 census for District 6-34 (Huntington) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), Gilbert Gregory is listed as the head of the household for house #603, he's a machinist in a nickel plant, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, 1st married at age 23, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Fannie 9wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 25), Madeline (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6), Pearl (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 3 years 8 months), and Betty (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 56 of the 1940 census for District 6-74 (Guyandot) in Cabell County, West Virginia (dated May 4, 1940), Gilbert E. Gregory is listed as the head of the household for house #533, he's a machinist helper in a nickel plant, born in West Virginia, he was living in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, in 1935, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Anna L. (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 36), Matalene (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Kathleen (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 13), Betty Lee (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 11), and Henry Patrick (brother-in-law, single, truck driver, born in Kentucky, 3rd grade education, age 46).

    The children of FANNIE FITZPATRICK and GILBERT GREGORY are:

    1. MADELINE GREGORY, b. 1924, West Virginia.
    2. PEARL KATHLEEN GREGORY, b. 1926, West Virginia.
    3. BETTY LEE GREGORY, b. 1928, West Virginia.






VERDIE J. MAY, daughter of CALEB SHERMAN MAY and MARTHA LOUISE MUSIC, was born April 4, 1895 in Kentucky, died August 19, 1972 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky. She married CORBETT REYNOLDS, son of LOGAN REYNOLDS and JULIA MOSIER, about 1913. He was born June 27, 1892 in Eubank, Pulaski County, Kentucky, died July 18, 1974 in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to his death certificate, Logan Reynolds died May 30, 1921 in Waynesburg, Lincoln County, Kentucky, from "Enlargement of Hip Bones - Bright's Disease." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as March 1, 1857, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Smith Reynolds (b. Kentucky) and Mary Ann Singleton (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Logan Reynolds of Eubank, and the burial place as Lee Cemetery in Eubank.

According to her death certificate, Julia Mosier Reynolds died June 11, 1927 in Lincoln County from chronic bronchitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Lincoln County, her birth date as June 27, 1859, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Logan Reynolds, and her parents as Fredrik Mosier (b. Lincoln County) and Luvenia Renojos [hard to read] (b. Lincoln County).

When Corbett Reynold'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 had 1 child, and that he was born June 27, 1892 in Eubank. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Verdie J. Reynolds lived from April 4, 1894 to August 19, 1972, and was buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and that Corbett Reynolds lived from June 27, 1892 to July 18, 1974, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Verdie J. Reynolds died August 19, 1972 in Pulaski County at the age of 78. She was living in Pulaski County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Corbett Reynolds was born June 27, 1892, and died in July of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Science Hill, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Corbett Reynolds died July 18, 1974 in Pulaski County at the age of 82. He was living in Pulaski County at the time of his death.

On pages 40 & 41 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Logan Reynolds is listed as the head of the household for house #390, he's a farmer, born in March of 1857 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 43 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in June of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kenetucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 40), Luettia (daughter, born in December of 1882 in Kentucky, age 17), Edith (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Verdan (son, born in December of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Josie (daughter, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Corbett (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Roy (son, born in December of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Leecy (daughter, born in May of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), and Versey (daughter, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 54 (Crab Orchard) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Logan Reynolds is listed as the head of the household for house #217, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 30 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 49), Louetta (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 26), Edith (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 25), Josie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), Corbett (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Alica (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Versie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 82 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated January 14, 1920), Corvett [sic] Reynolds is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Virdie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 3 months). They are living next to Corbett's parents.

On page 9 of the 1930 census for District 69-9 (Waynesburg) in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Corbitt Reynolds is listed as the head of the household for house #99, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Virdea (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 35), Paul (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Coy (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Carmon (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Vernis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), and Imagene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 69-11 in Lincoln County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1940), Corbet Reynolds is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Virdie (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 46), Paul (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), Coy (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 21), Carmon (son, trucker doing private jobs, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 19), Vernice (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Imogene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ivin (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Maxine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of VERDIE MAY and CORBETT REYNOLDS are:

    1. PAUL REYNOLDS, b. August 8, 1916, Pulaski County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul Reynolds was born August 8, 1916 in Pulaski County to Virdie May.
    2. COY M. REYNOLDS, b. September 7, 1918, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. January 26, 1991, buried in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Coy M. Reynolds was born September 7, 1918 in Lincoln County to Virdie May.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Coy M. Reynolds lived from September 7, 1918 to January 26, 1991, and was buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
    3. CARMON L. REYNOLDS, b. August 19, 1920, Lincoln County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1990, buried in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Carmon Reynolds was born August 19, 1920 in Lincoln County to Virdie May.
      Information found on findagrave.com shows that Carmon L. Reynolds lived from August 19, 1920 to April 16, 1990, and was buried in Pilot Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
    4. WILLIAM VERNIS REYNOLDS, b. 1926, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William V. Reynolds was born in Lincoln County to Verdie May.
    5. IMOGENE REYNOLDS, b. 1929, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Tina G. Reynolds was born in Lincoln County to Virdie May.
    6. IVAN REYNOLDS, b. 1931, Kentucky.
    7. OREN R. REYNOLDS, b. 1933, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oren R. Reynolds was born in 1933 in Lincoln County to Verdie May.
    8. JUNE MAXINE REYNOLDS, b. 1935, Lincoln County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, June M. Reynolds was born in Lincoln County to Virdie May.






LONNIE TRIMBLE MAY, son of CALEB SHERMAN MAY and MARTHA LOUISE MUSIC, was born August 29, 1896 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died April 11, 1972 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married DORA M. NEELEY, daughter of WILLIAM TIVIS "TIVIS" NEELEY and AMANDA PUCKETT, January 27, 1919. She was born December 25, 1902 in Kentucky, and died May 29, 1988 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Tivis Neeley's 2nd wife was Cynthia Hicks, daughter of Rebecca Allen and Henry Clay Hicks.

According to Kentucky marriage records, Lewis Nealy (resident of Magoffin County, 1st marriage, age 20) married Amanda Puckett (b. Floyd County, age 16) on April 2, 1894 in Floyd County.

According to his death certificate, Tives Neeley died November 3, 1928 in Myrtle, Floyd County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as January 27, 1874, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henderson Neeley (b. Virginia) and Rittie Wallen [Emmarita Wallen] (b. Virginia), the informant as Marion Neeley, and the burial place as Myrtle, Kentucky.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstones shows that Tives [sic] Neeley lived from January 27, 1874 to November 3, 1928, and was buried in Tivis [sic] Neeley Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Amanda Neeley lived from December 28, 1880 to October 15, 1911, and was buried in the same cemetery. It also says "This cemetery is an abandoned cemetery that sits way up the holler of Neeley Branch which is on the Left Hand Fork of Abbott in Floyd Co KY." And "If you were to go up Neeley Branch until you reach a big open area. This is where an old farm stood years ago. At this time there is a big barn still standing. As you're coming up a small hill towards the barn, the cemetery us up on your left. It is a small ways up on the hill side and is hidden in the trees. There is a large fenced in section of the Tivis Neeley Family and there is another fenced section with a lone grave of Herald Dean Neeley. Harold belongs to a different Neeley family." Amanda's headstone could have an error in the year of her birth, as she was 16 years old when she was married in 1894.

When Lonnie May's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was working for S. T. Wall in Cliff, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Sherman May of Myrtle, Kentucky, that he was born August 29, 1896 in Bonanza, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lonnie May was born August 29, 1896, and died in April of 1972. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lonnie T. May was born about 1897, and died April 11, 1972 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 75. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dora May was born December 25, 1902, and died May 29, 1988. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dora N. May died May 29, 1988 in Floyd County at the age of 85. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1880 census for District 124 (Allen) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1880), Henderson Neely is listed as the head of the household for house #175, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Emmarita (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 20), David A. (son, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 20), James L. (son, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 17), Ana N. (daughter, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 15), Sylvester (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 9), William Tivis (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 7), Catherine (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 7), John Marion (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 3), and Lewis (son, born in July of 1879 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 11 months).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Tivis Neeley is listed as the head of the household for house #92, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 16 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, age 32), Henderson (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Thomas (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Elzie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dora (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nute (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Frank (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lee A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 41 of the 1920 census for District 150 (Portsmouth) Scioto County, Ohio (dated January 19, 1920), Lonnie M. May is listed as the head of the household for family #473 in house #417, he's a laborer in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 24 years old. Also listed is Dora L. (wife, fitter in a shoe factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 36-4 (Auxier) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Lonnie May is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a clerk in a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Dora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Opal (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1940 census for District 36-3 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1940), Lonnie T. May is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a merchant in a retail general store, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Doria (wiffe, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), and Russell E. (son, sign painter, born in Kentucky, 3 years of high school, age 18).

    The children of LONNIE MAY and DORA NEELEY are:

    1. RUSSELL E. MAY, b. 1921, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Russell E. May was born in Floyd County to Dora Neeley.
    2. OPAL MAY, b. 1924, Kentucky.






GRANT B. MAY, son of CALEB SHERMAN MAY and MARTHA LOUISE MUSIC, was born June 19, 1898 in Kentucky, and died August 30, 1981 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married PEARLIE WILLIAMS, daughter of GEORGE W. WILLIAMS and MILLIE KEZIAH "KIZZIE" SPARKS, about 1919. She was born April 14, 1902 in Kentucky, and died September 6, 2002 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 366 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Pearlie Williams was the sister of Oscar Williams.

According to Kentucky birth records, Nervy F. Williams was born December 9, 1878 in Floyd County to George W. Williams (b. Floyd County) and Kissie Sparks (b. Bath County).

When Grant B. May'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 in general merchandise in Myrtle, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Sherman May of Myrtle, and that he was born June 19, 1898. He was found to be short, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and red hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Grant May was born June 19, 1898, and died in August of 1981. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and his last place of residence was in Lucasville, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Grant B. May was born about 1898 in Kentucky, and died August 30, 1981 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 83. He was married and living in Scioto County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearlie May was born April 14, 1902, and died September 6, 2002. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Pearlie Williams May was born April 14, 1902 in Kentucky, and died September 6, 2002 in a long-term care facility in Scioto County at the age of 100. Her father's surname is listed as Williams, her mother's maiden name as Sparks, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 22 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Charles Pucket [Charles Puckett] is listed as the head of the household for house #194, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 22), George W. Williams (married, farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Millie K. Williams (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Minerva F. Williams (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), William H. Williams (son, born in November of 1879 in Kentucky, age 7 months), and Evaline Williams (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 63).

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), George Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in December of 1849 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 22 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Millie (wife, born in May of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 22 years, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 38), Cora B. (daughter, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Sarah (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Loula M. (daughter, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Merida (son, born in April of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Thomas (son, born in January of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Oscar (son, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), James (son, born in April of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Burlie (son, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 16 of the 1910 census for District 62 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), George W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #93, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 35 years, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Kizzie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 13 children and 10 are still living, age 56), Lou M. (daughter, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 24), Tommy (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Oscar (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Early (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Pearly (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 2 & 3, 1920), Grant May is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17).

On page 13 of the 1920 census for District 4 (Fitzpatrick) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 16, 1920), Grant May is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Grant May is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 28), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Joe W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Darline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Earnest (son, born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 4 of the 1940 census for District 73-24 (Union Township) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 4, 1940), Grant May is listed as the head of the household for house #33, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 37), Luther (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Joe (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Darline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Eugene (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Okla (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Douglas (son, birthplace is blank, age 3).

    The children of GRANT MAY and PEARLIE WILLIAMS are:

    1. LUTHER MAY, b. 1920, Kentucky.
    2. JOE W. MAY, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    3. DARLENE MAY, b. 1927, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Darlene May was born in Floyd County to Pearlie Williams.
    4. ERNEST EUGENE MAY, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ernest E. May was born in Floyd County to Pearlie Williams.
    5. OKLA B. MAY, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Okla B. May was born in Floyd County to Pearlie Williams.
    6. WILLIAM DOUGLAS MAY, b. 1936, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, William D. May was born in Floyd County to Pearlie Williams.







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