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VIRGIE CONLEY, daughter of GEORGE W. CONLEY and PRUDENCE NAPIER, was born about 1892 in Kentucky. She married (1) HENRY MUSIC, son of JAMES MUSIC and ELLEN BALDRIDGE, about 1913. He was born February 28, 1887 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, and died before 1920. She married (2) LEROY CAUDILL, son of ZEPHANIAH M. CAUDILL and MARY E. BAYES. He was born October 21, 1884 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 23, 1969 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pete Bayes Cemetery in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Leroy Caudill married (1) AURORA PICKLESIMER.

Notes: Henry Music was the brother of John Wesley Music.

According to Kentucky birth records, there was a Buretta Music born July 27, 1916 in Floyd County to a Virga Conley.

When Henry Music's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was doing saw milling for Penn Furniture Company of Riceville, Kentucky, that he was married and had 2 children, and that he was born February 28, 1887 in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, there was a Virgie E. Caudill who was born about 1893, and died January 3, 1958 in Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Hancock County, at the age of 65. She was married and living in Wyandot County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Leroy Caudill (age 85), son of the late Zeffner and Mary Bayes Caudill and a resident of Swamp Branch, Kentucky, was born October 21, 1884 in Barnetts Creek, died November 23, 1969 in a local hospital after a brief illness, and was buried in Pete Bayes Cemetery in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by 2 wives, Aurora Picklesimer Caudill and Virgie Music Caudill. He was survived by 9 sons, Edgar, Raymond, and Ivan Caudill (of Swamp Branch), Estill Caudill (of Riceville), Ray Caudill (Springfield, Ohio), Orville Caudill (Flint, Michigan), Lewis and Leroy Caudill (Carey, Ohio), and Duell Caudill (Dunbar, West Virginia); 3 daughters, Ethel Hipkins (South Charleston, Ohio), Joilene Risner and Blanch Eckelberry (Carey, Ohio); 2 step-sons, Herschell Music (Carey, Ohio) and Lloyd Caudill (Toledo, Ohio); 4 sisters, Virgie Sullivan (Sciotoville, Ohio), Verna Caudill, Hattie Pool, and Zora Caudill (Akron, Ohio); 54 grandchildren; and 86 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 19, 1900), James Music is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a farmer, born in May of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 21 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Ellen (wife, born in June of 1859 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 21 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 40), William (son, born November of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), John W. (son, born in September of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Maggie (daughter, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Samuel (son, born in April of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Henry (son, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Rachel (daughter, born in December of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Hattie (daughter, born in July of 1890 in Kentucky, age 9), and Theodore (son, born in June of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Ellen Music is listed as the head of the household for house #12, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Samuel L. (son, single, public works laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Henry (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22), Rachel C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Theadore (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Elex (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Virgin Music is listed as the head of the household for house #86, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 27 years old. Also listed are Hershel (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Loyd (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 8 months), and Willie Conley (brother, single, school teacher, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35).

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Roy Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #156, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 16, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Vergie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 38), Raymon (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Iven (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Orvillee (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lewis C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Buel V. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), Joyline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), Hershel Music (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), and Lloyd Music (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Roy Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #190, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Virgie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 48), Arville (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 23), Louis C. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Duel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Joyline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Leroy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Blanch Aline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6).

    The children of VIRGIE CONLEY and HENRY MUSIC are:

    1. SAMUEL HERSHEL "HERSHEL" MUSIC, b. September 15, 1914, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 23, 2005, Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, m. MYRTLE VANHOOK, March 12, 1955. She d. April 23, 1971.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel H. Music was born September 15, 1914 in Floyd County to Virgie Conley.
      According to his obituary, S. Hershel Music (age 90), son of the late Henry and Virgie Conley Music, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was born September 15, 1914 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, died January 23, 2005 in Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle VanHook Music, whom he married on March 12, 1955, on April 23, 1971. He was survived by 1 half-brother, LeRoy Caudill (of Arlington); and 2 half-sisters, Joiline (Richard) Risner (of North Fort Myers, Florida) and Blanche E. (Albert) Ohl (of Sycamore).
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hershel Music was born September 15, 1914, and died January 23, 2005. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio.
      According to Ohio death record transcripts, Samuel Hershel Music was born September 15, 1914, and died January 23, 2005 in Ohio. His father's surname is listed as Music, his mother's maiden name as Conley, and he was widowed and living in Wyandot County, Ohio, at the time of his death.
    2. LLOYD MUSIC, b. June 24, 1918, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loyd Music was born June 24, 1918 in Floyd County to Virgie Conley.

    The children of VIRGIE CONLEY and LEROY CAUDILL are:

    1. LEWIS C. CAUDILL, b. 1924, Kentucky.
    2. DUELL LAVAUGHN CAUDILL, b. 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Duel Lavaughn Caudill was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    3. JOILINE CAUDILL, b. 1928, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RICHARD RISNER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joilene Caudill was born in Johnson County to Virgie Cowley.
    4. LEROY CAUDILL JR., b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Junior Caudill was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.
    5. BLANCHE ELAINE CAUDILL, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) ECKLEBERRY, m. (2) ALBERT OHL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Blanchelaine Caudill was born in Johnson County to Virgie Conley.






FRANCIS MARION "MARION" CONLEY, son of THOMAS CONLEY JR. and MAHALA DAVIS, was born July 1, 1848 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 9, 1919 in Wurltand, Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. He married (1) ADALINE STURGILL, daughter of MILES STURGILL and AMANDA HALL, about 1873. She was born in 1857 in Kentucky, and died February 22, 1894 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Marion Conley married (2) MARY J. (unknown last name) about 1895. She was born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, and died before 1910.

Notes: Adaline Sturgill was the sister of Melvina Sturgill, who married Francis Marion Conley's nephew, Blair Monroe May.

According to Kentucky birth records, Polly M. Sturgell was born June 9, 1876 in Floyd County to Miles Sturgell (b. Scott County, Virginia) and Manda Hall (b. Floyd County).

According to his death certificate, Marion Conley died December 9, 1919 in Wurltand from paralysis of the left side, with contributing factors of senility and atheroma of arteries. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Floyd County, his birth date as July 4, 1849, his marital status as married, his occupation as general laborer, his parents as Thomas Conley (b. Virginia) and Mahala Davis (b. Virginia), the informant as Miles Conley of Greenup County, Kentucky, and the burial place as Plum Grove Cemetery.

A photo of his headstone shows that Marion Conley lived from July 1, 1848 to December 9, 1919.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Marion Conley died December 9, 1919 in Greenup County at the age of 70.

According to Kentucky death records, Adeline Conley, daughter of Miles and Mandy Sturgill, died from consumption on February 22, 1894 in Floyd County, Kentucky, at the age of 38.

On page 140 of the 1860 census for Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 21, 1860), Miles Sturgeon [Miles Sturgill] is listed as the head of the household for house #253, he's a laboer, born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Demanda (born in Kentucky, age 25), Jane (born in Kentucky, age 7), Adeline (born in Kentucky, age 5), Gilbert (born in Kentucky, age 2), and Melvina (born in Kentucky, age 5 months).

On page 14 of the 1870 census for Precinct 5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated July 15, 1870), Miles Sturgell is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 32), Adline (born in Kentucky, age 14), Gilbert (born in Kentucky, age 12), Melvina (born in Kentucky, age 10), Christena (born in Kentucky, age 8), John W. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Jefferson (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary Dell [Mary Belle] (born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 30 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 18, 1880), Marion Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Adaline (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 23), Joel H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lou E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and James H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1). Marion's parents are in house #259.

On page 19 of the 1880 census for District 37 (Prestonsburg - Abbott And Hager Shoal) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 14, 1880), Mial Sturgle is listed as the head of his family in house #173, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Amanda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 40), Gilbert (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 20), Cristina (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 15), John W. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 14), Jefferson (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 12), Belle (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 9), and Pollie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 4).

On page 26 of the 1900 census for District 51 (Russell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 11, 1900), Francis M. Connolly is listed as the head of the household for house #249, he's a farmer, born in July of 1849 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, married for 5 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in January of 1877 in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in West Virginia, married for 5 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 23), Miles L. (son, tobacco presser, born in October of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), Thomas J. (son, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), Amanda M. (daughter, born in May of 1887 in Kentucky, age 13), Benjamine B. (son, born in November of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Sarah E. (daughter, born in August of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Virgie E. (daughter, born in May of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), and Lydia (daughter, born in May of 1900, age 1 month).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Marion is found widowed and living in the home of his son. Milis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #163, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Anna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 24), Hershal (son, born in Kentucky, age 10 months), Virgie Conley (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Marian Conley (father, widowed, merchant, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 60). In house #165 there is a Lizzie Conley living with a Robert Griffith family that is probably the Sarah E. from the 1900 census. She's a ward of the family, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 14 years old. Robert Griffith's son, Henry, married Marion's daughter, Amanda.

    The children of MARION CONLEY and ADALINE STURGILL are:

    1. JOEL HENRY CONLEY, b. May 22, 1874, Kentucky, d. January 19, 1960, Hardin County, Ohio, buried in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio, m. (1) MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, m. (2) AMANDA DOLLIE WARD.
    2. LOU EMMA CONLEY, b. November 12, 1875, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 16, 1948, Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. MORGAN LIPS STANLEY.
    3. JAMES HARGUS "HARGUS" CONLEY, b. May 15, 1878, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. August 11, 1957, Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JULIA RICE.
    4. MILES L. CONLEY, b. November 2, 1881, Kentucky, d. January 5, 1973, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, m. ANNA HOWES.
    5. THOMAS JEFFERSON CONLEY, b. May 23, 1885, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. January 20, 1960, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, buried in Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio, m. (1) LYDIA PUCKETT, m. (2) STELLA (unknown last name).
    6. AMANDA MARGARET CONLEY, b. May 20, 1888, Kentucky, d. January 30, 1878, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. HENRY GRIFFITH.
    7. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "FRANK" CONLEY, b. October 30, 1888, Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. November 23, 1978, Freeland, Island County, Washington, buried in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington, m. PEARL HACKWORTH.

    The children of MARION CONLEY and MARY (unknown last name) are:

    1. SARAH E. CONLEY, b. August 1895, Kentucky.
    2. VIRGIE E. CONLEY, b. May 1897, Kentucky.
      Notes: Virgie E. Conley is found living with her half-brother Miles in 1910.
    3. LYDIA CONLEY, b. May 21, 1900, Kentucky, d. June 17, 1975, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. NORMAN HOWES.

    (This information comes from Charles Penn and other sources)






ORPHA CAUDILL, daughter of ROBERT BOYD CAUDILL and FRANCES "FANNIE" RICE, was born June 23, 1903 in Kentucky, and died September 6, 1968 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. She married (1) SMITH FANNIN, son of ISAAC FRANKLIN "FRANK" FANNIN and KATHERINE HAMMOND. He was born September 14, 1886 in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, died October 13, 1943 in Zebulon, Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married (2) CLARENCE RING.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 201 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. In that book, it says that Orpha Caudill was born in 1903, died September 6, 1968, married (1) Smith Fannin, and married (2) Bob King. Social Security records and Kentucky, death records show that Orpha's last name was Ring at the time of her death.

Smith Fannin was the brother of Minnie Fannin Holiday.

According to his death certificate, Isaac Franklin Fannin died February 16, 1926 in Gifford, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "this death occured and the cause was unknown." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as January 20, 1851, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jim Fannin (b. Kentucky) and Ida Brown (b. Kentucky), the informant as Lee Fannin of Gifford, Kentucky, and the burial place as Edgar Rice's farm in Gifford.

When Smith Fannin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Payne County, Oklahoma, he stated that he was a tool dresser in Yale, Oklahoma, that he was single, and that he was born September 14, 1887 in Salyersville, Kentucky. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and dark-colored hair.

Lexington, Kentucky, city directories from 1948, 1952, and 1953 show Orpha living with her husband, Clarence Ring. After that she's listed as Mrs. Orpha C. Ring and she's by herself.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Orpha Ring was born June 23, 1903, and died in September of 1968. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Orpha Ring died September 6, 1968 in Fayette County at the age of 65. She was living in Fayette County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Smith Fannin died October 13, 1943 in Zebulon, Pike County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion due to "Arteriolosclerosis, also Heart Dropsical Condition and History or Heart Trouble and Hypertension." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as September 14, 1888, his marital status as divorced, his occupation as tool dresser in the oil fields, his parents as Frank Fannin (b. Kentucky) and Katherine Hammond (b. Kentucky), the informant as James S. Fannin of Gifford, Kentucky, andthe burial place as Gifford, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Smith Fannin died October 13, 1943 in Pike County at the age of 55. He was living in Magoffin County at the time of his death.

On page 18 of the 1900 census for District 55 (Johnson Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 9, 1900), Franklin Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #149, he's a farmer, born in January of 1850 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Katie (wife, born in February of 1852 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 24 years, she's given birth to 9 children and all are still living, age 48), Harlin (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Newton (son, born in March of 1882 in Kentucky, age 18), Minnie (daughter, born in April of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Smith (son, born in May of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Green (son, born in February of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Lee (son, born in March of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Appison (son, born in May of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), and Norman (son, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4).

On page 20 of the 1910 census for District 101 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated May 5, 1910), Orpha Caudill is found living in the home of her grandparents. John R. Caudill is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 42 years, and he's 64 years old. Also listed are Elizabeth F. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born unknown, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and all are still living, age 61), John R. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Roy Caudill (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8), and Orpha Caudill (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky age 6).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 183 (Pawnee) in Valley County, Oklahoma (dated May 24, 1910), Smith Fannin is found living with his sister and brother-in-law. John Holiday is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Minnie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 27), Edgar (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Elma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Smith Fannin (boarder, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 68 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6, 1920), Orpha Caudill is found living in the home of her uncle. Charlie H. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a salesman in a grocery store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), and Orpha Caudill (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 70 (Gifford) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Frank Fannin 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 68 years old. Also listed are Catherine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 63), Smith (son, single, mechanic in the oil fields, born in Kentucky, age 32), Lee (son, single, farmer, born in Kentucky, age 27), Epp (son, single, public works laborer, born in Kentucky, age 25), and Glenn (son, public works laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21). This family is living 2 houses away from the home of Robert Caudill.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 77-3 (Gifford and Middlefork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Smith Fannin is listed as the head of the household for house #54, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Orpha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 27), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 34-10 (Lexington) in Fayette County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1940), Orpha Caudill is listed as the head of the household for her family in house #45, she's divorced, a waitress in a restaurant, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has 1 year of high school, and she's 36 years old. Also listed is J. S. Fannin (son, born in Kentucky, age 16).

    The child of ORPHA CAUDILL and SMITH FANNIN is:

    1. JAMES SMITH FANNIN, b. January 22, 1924, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 1991, Fayette County, Kentucky, m. GARNETTA MARSHALL.






CARLUS C. CONLEY, son of JOEL HENRY CONLEY and MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, was born June 27, 1896 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 17, 1973 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio. He married LUCINDA STANLEY, daughter of CHARLES STANLEY and MARY JANE MOORE, about 1916. She was born October 24, 1902 in Virginia, died January 4, 1977 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, and is buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio.

Notes: On page 254 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, under "Conley Family Obituaries" it says: "CARL CONLEY, age 76 d. 17 Jan b. Bonanza, son of Joel H. and Minnie Fitzpatrick Conley. Survived by wife Loucinda Stanley Conley son: Manis, Homer, Ivory D, Harold F., dau: Mrs. Hazel Ball, bros & sis: Dennis, Frank, Heber, Billy Joe, Mrs. Lillie Patton, Mrs. Goldia Trusty, Mrs. Ruth Wright."

According to his death certificate, Stanford Stanley died April 10, 1942 in Fleming Hospital in Fleming, Letcher County, Kentucky, from acute cardiac failure following pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as May 28, 1906, his marital status as married, his wife as Alice Stanley (age 34), his occupation as coal miner, his parents as Charlie Stanley (b. Virginia) and Mary Jane Moore (b. Virginia), the informant as Pearl Stanley of Jenkins, Kentucky, and the burial place as Center Cemetery in Virginia.

When Carl Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was self-employed in Dunham, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Lucinda Conley of Dunham, that he was born June 27, 1896 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Floyd County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Carlus C. Conley lived from 1896 to 1973, and was buried in Graceland Memorial Gardens in Milford, Clermont County, Ohio, and that Lucinda Conley lived from 1902 to 1977, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Carlus Conley was born June 27, 1895, and died in January of 1973. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Loveland, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Carlus C. Conley was born about 1897, and died January 17, 1973 in Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 76. He was living in Clermont County and was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lucinda Conley was born October 24, 1902, and died in January of 1977. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Loveland, Clermont County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lucinda Conley was born about 1903, and died January 4, 1977 in Daniel Drake Memorial Hospital in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, at the age of 24. She was living in Loveland, Clermont County, and widowed at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 131 (Gladeville) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 22, 1910), Charley Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #138, he's a teamster in the lumber business, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 11 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are mary J. 9wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and all are still living, age 26), Burl (son, born in Virginia, age 10), Lucinda (daughter, born in Virginia, age 6), Stanford (son, born in Virginia, age 3), and Lillie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 1 year 4 months).

On page 17 of the 1930 census for District 67-10 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), C. C. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #115, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lucinda (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 14, age 27), Manus (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ivory (daughter, born in Virginia, age 10), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Harold F. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Hazel M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 67-17 (Haymond - Potters Creek - Cromona) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Carlus C. Colney [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #182, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Loucinda (wife, born in Virginia, 4th grade education, age 37), Ivory Dee (son, born in Virginia, age 20), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Hazel Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of CARLUS CONLEY and LUCINDA STANLEY are:

    1. MANIS CONLEY, b. December 29, 1917, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Manis Conley was born December 29, 1917 in Letcher County to Lucinda Stanley.
    2. IVORY DEE CONLEY, b. 1920, Virginia.
    3. HOMER CONLEY, b. 1921, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Homer Connlly was born in Letcher County to Lenida Stanley.
    4. HAROLD F. CONLEY, b. 1923, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold F. Conley was born in Letcher County to Lucinda Stonley.
    5. HAZEL MARIE CONLEY, b. 1929, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hazel M. Conley was born in Letcher County to Lucinda Stanley.






MILFORD CONLEY, son of JOEL HENRY CONLEY and MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, was born September 3, 1898 in Kentucky, and died January 3, 1969 in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married LAURA VANDERPOOL, daughter of JOHN S. VANDERPOOL and MARTHA ANN PATTON, about 1919. She was born November 28, 1900 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died July 4, 1991 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Grace Vanderpool Tuttle died April 22, 1920 in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Did not fully recover from Influenza epidemic of 1918. Endend [sic] in tuberculosis of Lungs." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Hueyville, Kentucky, her birth date as April 19, 1890, her marital status as married, her parents as John Vanderpool (b. Hueysville) and Martha Patton (b. Hueysville), and the informant as Dr. M. M. Collins.

According to Kentucky birth records, Laura Vanderpool was born November 28, 1900 in Floyd County to John S. Vanderpool (b. Floyd County) and Martha A. Patton (b. Floyd County).

When Milford Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Collins Mining Company in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was J. H. Conley of Lackey, and that he was born September 3, 1898. He was found to be of medium height, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Milford Conley was born September 3, 1898, and died in January of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Milford Conley died January 3, 1969 in Floyd County at the age of 70. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Laura Conley was born November 29, 1900, and died July 4, 1991. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Laura V. Conley died July 4, 1991 in Floyd County at the age of 90. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 60 (Painter Harve) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), 109 John Vanderpool is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Marthann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 41), Gracie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Buck (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Laura (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jack (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Jemmie [James on page 53 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 51 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 3, 1920), Milford Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #219, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed is Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19). Milford's parents are in house #217.

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Milford Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #12, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 29), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 36-10 (Lackey) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Milford Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #74, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Laura (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 39), Pauline (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 20), and Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18).

    The children of MILFORD CONLEY and LAURA VANDERPOOL are:

    1. PAULINE CONLEY, b. 1920, Kentucky.
    2. IRENE CONLEY, b. 1922, Kentucky.
    3. JACOLINE FRANCIS CONLEY, b. March 19, 1936, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. April 2, 1927, Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Lackey, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Jacoline Francis Conley died April 2, 1927 in Garrett, Floyd County, Kentucky, from infantile paralysis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Garrett, her birth date as March 19, 1926, her parents as Milford Conley (b. Floyd County) and Laura Vanderpool (b. Floyd County), the informant as Jack Vanderpool of Lackey, Kentucky, and the burial place as Lackey, Kentucky.






LILLIE CONLEY, daughter of JOEL HENRY CONLEY and MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, was born September 19, 1907 in Kentucky, died December 14, 1992 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio. She married EMERY M. PATTON, son of JACK M. PATTON and MARY "POLLY" STEPHENS, about 1924. He was born April 16, 1903 in Oklahoma, died November 28, 1967 in Richland County, Ohio, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Lillie C. Patton lived from 1907 to 1992, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio, and that Emery M. Patton lived from 1903 to 1967, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lillie Patton was born September 19, 1907, and died December 14, 1992. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lillie Conley Patton was born September 19, 1907 in Kentucky, and died December 14, 1992 in MedCentral Health System Mansfield in Mansfield, Richland County, at the age of 85. Her father's surname is listed as Conley, her mother's maiden name as Fitzpatrick, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Emery Patton was born April 16, 1903, and died in November of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 from the railroad board.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Emery M. Patton was born about 1903, and died November 28, 1967 in Richland Hospital Neuropsychiatric in Richland County at the age of 64. He was married and living in Richland County at the time of his death.

On page 11 of the 1910 census for District 260 (Weleetka) in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma (dated May 13, 1910), J. M. Patton is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Polley (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 36), Millie (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), Adam (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), Emery (son, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Kentucky, age 5 [hard to read]), Clint (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), and Felix (son, born in Oklahoma, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 52 of the 1920 census for District 13 (Martin) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated February 4, 1920), Jack M. Patton is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a foreman for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 47 years old. Also listed are Pollie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Emery (son, born in Oklahoma, age 16), Clinton (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Felix (son, born in Oklahoma, age 11), Alex (son, born in Oklahoma, age 8), Jennette (daughter, born in Oklahoma, age 7), and Eli Stephens (brother-in-law, widowed, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Emery Patton is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lilly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 22), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Glenda J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Dennis M. Conley (brother-in-law, single, track layer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to Emery's brother, Adam, and his parents are in house #24.

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 36-10 (Lackey) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Emery M. Patton is listed as the head of the household for house #75, he's a day laborer in the coal mines, born in Oklahoma, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Lillie (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 32), Minnie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Glenda J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10). They are living in between to Lillie's brother, Milford, and her brother, Isaac.

    The children of LILLIE CONLEY and EMERY PATTON are:

    1. MINNIE E. PATTON, b. July 20, 1925, Floyd County, Kentucky (deceased), m. (unknown first name) HAMILTON.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Minnie E. Patton was born July 20, 1925 in Floyd County to Lillie Conley.
    2. PAUL EDWARD PATTON, b. March 12, 1928, Floyd County, Kentucky (deceased).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul Edward Patton was born March 12, 1928 in Floyd County to Lillie Conley.
    3. GLENDA J. PATTON, b. January 21, 1930, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 13, 2012, Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, buried in New Haven, Huron County, Ohio, m. RAY VERNON ALLEN, May 10, 1947, Hueysville, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Glenda J. Patton was born January 21, 1930 in Floyd County to Lillie Conley.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Glenda J. Patton Allen (age 82), daughter of the late Emery and Lillie Conley Patton, was a resident of Mansfield, Ohio, at the time of her death. She was born January 21, 1930 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 13, 2012 in Med Central Hospital in Mansfield, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 brother, Paul E. Patton; and 1 sister, Minnie E. Hamilton. She married Ray Vernon Allen on May 10, 1947 in Hueysville, Kentucky. She was survived by 2 sons, Larry D. Allen and Paul V. (Brenda) Allen; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.






ISAAC M. "IKE" CONLEY, son of JOEL HENRY CONLEY and MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, was born March 29, 1910 in Kentucky, died February 2, 1963 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, and is buried in Preston Cemetery in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio. He married BURIETA HOLBROOK, daughter of JOHN HOLBROOK and CYNTHIA PRATER, in 1936. She was born January 20, 1912 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 21, 1994 in Mansfield, Richland County, Ohio, and is buried in Preston Cemetery in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio.

Notes: Isaac Conley's middle initial is said to be "M" in the 1920 and 1940 census reports. It's shown as "E" on Ohio death records and in his obituary.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Burieta Holbrook was born January 20, 1912 in Floyd County to Cynthia Prater.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that both Isaac and Burieta Holbrook Conley were buried in Preston Cemetery in Alger, Hardin County, Ohio.

According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, originally printed in The Lima News on Monday, February 4, 1963, Ike E. Conley (age 52), son of Jeol [sic] and Minnie Fitzpatrick Conley, was born March 29, 1910, Saturday in Mansfield General Hospital, and was buried in Preston Cemetery. He was married to Burita Holbrook in 1936, and she survived him. He was also survived by 1 son, Kenneth Conley (of Mansfield); 2 brothers, Carl Conley (Loveland, Ohio) and Milford Conley (Lackey, Kentucky); 4 half-brothers, Dennis Conley (Wabash, Indiana), Billy Joe Conley (Ada), Frank Conley (Lima), and Heber Conley (Lima); 4 half-sisters, Mrs. Lilly Patton (Pavonia), Mrs. Ruth Wright (McGuffey), Mrs. Goldie Trusty (Alger), and Mrs. Gladys Cebina (Chicago); and 2 grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ike Conley was born March 29, 1910, and died in February of 1963. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Isaac E. Conley was born about 1911, and died February 2, 1963 in Mansfield, Richland County, at the age of 52. He was married and living in Richland County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Burieta Conley was born January 20, 1912, and died August 21, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Seminole, Pinellas County, Florida.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Buerita Holbrook Conley was born January 20, 1912 in Kentucky, and died August 21, 1994 in a long-term care facility in Mansfield, Richland County, at the age of 82. Her father's surname is listed as Holbrook, her mother's maiden name as Prater, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 25 of the 1920 census for District 113 (Marrowbone) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), John Holdbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #225, he's a track man in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Syntha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Beurida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Bertha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Turner Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 11 months), and Henry Spradlin (boarder, married, carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 38).

On page 50 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), there is a Martin Conley - Isaac Martin Conley? - who's found living with a Kazee family. Homer C. Kazee is listed as the head of the household for house #453, he's a clerk in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mary E. (wife, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Wales, first married at 17, age 20), Homer C. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), Martin Conley (lodger, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), John H. Kazee (father, carpenter in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 23, age 60), and Sallie Kazee (mother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 22, age 59).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 21, 1930), John Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Cynthia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 40), Bureda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Golda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Bertha M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Turner (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Edna I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Pearl (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Sherman S. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Alka J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 10 of the 1940 census for District 36-10 (Lackey) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Ike M. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a motorman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Burieta (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 4 years of high school, age 28), and Kenneth L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Isaac's sister Lillie.

    The child of IKE CONLEY and BURIETA HOLBROOK is:

    1. KENNETH L. CONLEY, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kennith Conley was born in Floyd County to Buretata Holbrook.






DENNIS MARION CONLEY, son of JOEL HENRY CONLEY and MINNIE M. FITZPATRICK, was born August 3, 1912 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1974 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, and is buried in Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana. He married HAZEL WICKER. She was born July 22, 1914 in Kentucky, died December 8, 1983 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, and is buried in Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

Notes: On page 256 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society, under "Conley Family Obituaries" it says: "DENNIS M. CONLEY, d. Mon, Jun 3 Wabash, IN b. 4 Aug 1912 son of Joel H. & Minnie Fitzpatrick Conley. Survivors: wife Hazel Wicker Conley, daus: Sally Joe Begley, Anna Vonda Correll, sons: Bill Rodney, Paul Vernon, Ralph Agnel, sis: Lillie Patton, Goldia Trusty, Ruth Wright, bros: Billy Joe, Frank, Heber.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dennis M. Conley was born August 3, 1912 in Floyd County to Minney Fitzpatrick.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dennis M. Conley lived from August 4, 1912 to June 3, 1974, and was buried in Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, and that Hazel Conley lived from July 22, 1914 to December 8, 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dennis Conley was born August 3, 1912, and died in June of 1974. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Hazel Conley was born July 2, 1914, and died in December of 1983. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Emery Patton is listed as the head of the household for house #21, he's a section hand for the railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Lilly (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 22), Minnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 8 months), Paul E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Glenda J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Dennis M. Conley (brother-in-law, single, track layer in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17). They are living next to Emery's brother, Adam, and his parents are in house #24.

On page 2 of the 1940 census for District 60-11 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1940), Dennis Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #15, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Floyd County, Kentucky, in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Hazel (wife, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 25), Sally Joe (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Goldie Conley (sister, single, not working, she was living in rural Floyd County in 1935, 8th grade education, age 17), Russell Wicker (brother-in-law, single, coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Knott County in 1935, 6th grade education, age 30), and Earnestine Wicker (niece, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of DENNIS CONLEY and HAZEL WICKER are:

    1. SALLY JOE CONLEY, b. August 18, 1936, Knott County, Kentucky (deceased), m. (unknown first name) BEGLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sally J. Conley was born in August 18, 1936 Knott County to Hazel Wilkes.
    2. BILLY RODNEY CONLEY, b. August 29, 1940, Lackey, Floyd County, Indiana, d. April 13, 2013, LaFontaine, Wabash County, Indiana, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana, m. (1) SHIRLEY ANN BEGLEY, March 14, 1966. She was b. 1943, d. 1982, buried in Wabash, Wabash County, Kentucky. He m. (2) SANDRA BECHDOL, July 18, 1987, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. She d. March 29, 2004.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billy R. Conley was born in August 29, 1940 in Floyd County to Hazel Nicker.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Billy R. Conley was born in 1940, and that Shirley A. Conley lived from 1943 to 1982, and was buried in Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Billy Rodney Conley (age 72), son of Dennis Marion and Hazel Wicker Conley, was a U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. He was born August 29, 1940 in Lackey, Kentucky, died April 13, 2013 at home in LaFontaine, Indiana, and was buried in Friends Cemetery in Wabash. He first married Shirley Ann Begley on March 14, 1966, and she preceded him in death. He then married Sandra Bechdol in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, on July 18, 1987. She preceded him in death on March 29, 2004. He was also preceded in death by 1 sister, Sally Begley. He was survived by 1 son, Billy R. (Christine) Conley II (of Wabash); 2 daughters, Rhonda (Chuck) Bolton (Lagro, Indiana) and Tunie Hawksboo (Sumter, South Carolina); 2 brothers, Paul (Karen) Conley (Wabash) and Ralph Conley (Wabash); 1 sister, Annie (Dennis) Correll (Wabash); and 9 grandchildren.
    3. PAUL VERNON CONLEY, b. Knott County, Kentucky, m. KAREN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul V. Conley was born in Knott County to Hazel Wicker.
    4. RALPH AGNEL CONLEY, b. Knott County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ralph A. Conley was born in Knott County to Hazel Wickes.
    5. ANNA VONDA CONLEY, b. Knott County, Kentucky, m. DENNIS CORRELL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna V. Conley was born in Knott County to Hazel Wicker.






LOU EMMA CONLEY, daughter of FRANCIS MARION "MARION" CONLEY and ADALINE STURGILL, was born November 12, 1875 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died April 16, 1948 in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, and is buried in Levi Potter Cemetery in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky. She married MORGAN LIPS STANLEY about 1892. He was born December 18, 1872 in Virginia.

Notes: According to records from U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938, Morgan L. Stanley enlisted September 19, 1899 in Huntington, West Virginia, as a private in Company E 41st U.S. Volunteers, and was discharged July 3, 1901 in Presidio, California. The cause of discharge is listed as "M.O." and his disabilities when he was admitted to the home are listed as vesescal colerleis [hard to read], chronic gastritis, and chronic septitis. He was born in Virginia, 56 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, blue eyes, brown hair, he was a miner, a protestant, he lived in Burdine, Kentucky, he was married, and his wife's name was Lewena Stanley. He was admitted from September 20, 1929 to September 25, 1929, from December 19, 1929 to February 10, 1930, from July 17, 1930 to September 9, 1930, and from January 3, 1934 to February 6, 1934, and he received a pension of $40.

When Morgan Lips Stanley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Whitesburg, Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner working for Consolidation Coal Company in Burdine, Letcher County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Louemma Stanley of Burdine, and that he was born December 18, 1872. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had grey eyes and grey hair.

According to her death certificate, Lou Emma Stanley died April 16, 1948 in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, from cardiac failure due to myocardial disease. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Floyd County, her birth date as November 12, 1875, her marital status as Morgan L. Stanley (age 75), her parents as Marion Conley (b. Kentucky) and Adaline Sturgill (b. Kentucky), the informant as Morgan L. Stanley of Burdine, and the burial place as Levi Potter Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lon E. Stanley died April 16, 1948 in Letcher County at the age of 73. She was living in Letcher County at the time of her death.

On page 5 of the 1900 census for District 194 (Mexico) in the Philippine Islands (undated), Morgan L. Stanley is found as a private in what appears to be the Navy, he was born in October of 1872 in Virginia, a resident of Bonanza, Kentucky, and he's 27 years old.

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 63 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Morgan L. Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 18 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Loula E. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 35), Mellie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Bryan (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ella (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Richmond (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Ezra (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 30 & 31 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Morgan Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #183, he's a coal miner, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Luena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 44), Richmond (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 18), Evra (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Andrew (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Jefferson (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mable (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Junior (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months), and Hiram Little (lodger, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in the United States, age 18).

On pages 1 & 2 of the 1930 census for District 67-9 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), M. L. Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #10, he's a salesman of some sort, born in Virginia, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, first married when he was 20 years old, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Louene [hard to read] (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 55), Andrew S. (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 23), Raymond Alford (son, clerk in a general store, age 17), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Junior (son, born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of LOU CONLEY and MORGAN STANLEY are:

    1. MELLIE STANLEY, b. 1893, Kentucky, m. WILLIAM JAY "JAY" MARTIN.
    2. ROY STANLEY, b. August 9, 1894, Kentucky, d. February 18, 1915, Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, Roy Stanley died February 18, 1915 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, from Brights disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as August 9, 1894, his marital status as single, his occupation as day laborer and farmer, his parents as Morgan L. Stanley (b. Virginia) and Lula Conley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bryant Stanley of Burdine, Kentucky, and the burial place as Twin Branch Cemetery.
    3. ROBERT BRYAN "BRYAN" STANLEY, b. June 10, 1896, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. October 16, 1969, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (1) ELSIE VANOVER, m. (2) NELLIE (unknown last name).
    4. MARY ELLA "ELLA" STANLEY, b. October 28, 1898, Kentucky, d. November 10, 1971, Shasta County, California, buried in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, m. (1) BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGEMAN, m. (2) MELVIN GARY PRICE.
    5. JOSEPH RICHMOND STANLEY, b. April 15, 1902, Kentucky, d. July 5, 1967, Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. MAE SWINDALL.
    6. EZRA STANLEY, b. 1905, Kentucky.
    7. ANDREW S. STANLEY, b. 1907, Kentucky.
    8. JEFFERSON STANLEY, b. 1911, Kentucky.
    9. RAYMOND ALFRED STANLEY, b. 1914, Kentucky.
    10. MABLE STANLEY, b. 1915, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BRYANT.
      Note: Mable Stanley's name is listed as Mable Bryant in her brother Joseph's obituary.
    11. MORGAN LIPS STANLEY JR., b. April 22, 1918, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Morgan C. Stanley was born April 22, 1918 in Letcher County to Lou Conley.






MELLIE STANLEY, daughter of LOU EMMA CONLEY and MORGAN LIPS STANLEY, was born about 1893 in Kentucky. She married WILLIAM JAY "JAY" MARTIN, son of JULIA BALDRIDGE and VAN B. MARTIN. He was born May 25, 1892 in Beaver Creek, Pike County, Kentucky, died October 6, 1965 in Letcher County, Kentucky, and is buried in Vanover Cemetery in Letcher County, Kentucky. William Jay Martin married (2) VICTORIA ANDERSON, daughter of REUBEN ANDERSON and RITTER WRIGHT, about 1927. She was born December 13, 1901 in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, died July 1, 1948 in Dunham, Letcher County, Kentucky, and is buried in Levi Potter Cemetery in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Notes: Julia Baldridge's 2nd husband, James A. Conley, was Mellie Stanley's grandfather Marion's brother.

When Jay Martin's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Consolidation Coal Company, that he was married and had 3 children, and that he was born May 25, 1892 in Beaver Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had blue eyes, chestnut hair, and a broken leg.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that William J. Martin lived from May 25, 1892 to October 6, 1965, and was buried in Vanover

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, William J. Martin died October 6, 1965 in Letcher County at the age of 73. He was living in Letcher County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Victoria Anderson Martin died July 1, 1948 in Dunham, Letcher County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Burdine, Kentucky, her birth date as December 13, 1901, her marital status as married, her husband was William J. Martin (age 56), her parents as Reuben Anderson (b. Kentucky) and Ritter Wright (b. Kentucky), The informant as William J. Anderson of Dunham, and the burial place as Levi Porter [Potter] Cemetery.

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Jay Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Alvena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Merrill (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and R. D. Stanley [R. B. Stanley] (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22). They are living next to Mellie's sister, Ella.

On page 2 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Burdine) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 28, 1920), Ruban Anderson is listed as the head of the household for house #625, he's a day laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Ritter (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, age 48), George Deny (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Victoria (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Charly (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Andy (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and Vivan Anderson [Vivian Anderson] (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 14 of the 1930 census for District 67-10 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (undated), J. Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #100, his occupation is hard to read, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 33, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Victoria (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 25, age 28), Meryl (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), and Vivian (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11).

On page 42 of the 1940 census for District 67-17 (Haymond - Potters Creek - Cromona) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), William J. Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #338, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Victoria (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 38), and Vivian (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 21).

    The children of MELLIE STANLEY and JAY MARTIN are:

    1. ALVENA MARTIN, b. January 9, 1912, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. (1) LOWELL SALYERS, m. (2) EVERETT D. CARTER.
    2. OMA MARTIN, b. December 28, 1913, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. June 20, 1994, Honaker, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, m. COLUMBUS E. LAWSON.
    3. MURIEL MARTIN, b. March 14, 1916, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Muriel Martin was born March 14, 1916 in Letcher County to Mella Stanley.
    4. DEWEY J. MARTIN, b. December 5, 1917, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dewey J. Martin was born December 5, 1917 in Letcher County to Mellie Stanley.
    5. DALLAS RAY MARTIN, b. March 24, 1922, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. March 24, 1922, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Dallas R. Martin was born March 24, 1922 in Letcher County to Mally Stanley.
      According to his death certificate, there was a Dallas Ray Martin who was born and died on March 24, 1922 in Letcher County, Kentucky, the effects of being born prematurely. He lived for about an hour. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Jay Martin (b. Kentucky) and Melly Stanley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Mrs. Mally Martin of Burdine, Kentucky, and the burial place as Jenkins.
    6. BABY MARTIN, b. November 6, 1923, Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1923, Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to his death certificate, there was an unnamed baby boy who was born and died on November 6, 1923 in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, the effects of being born 2 months prematurely. He lived for about 15 minutes. Also on this certificate, his parents are listed as Jay Martin (b. Kentucky) and Mellie Stanley (b. Kentucky), the informant as George D. Williams, M.D., and the burial place as Jenkins.






ALVENA MARTIN, daughter of MELLIE STANLEY and WILLIAM JAY "JAY" MARTIN, was born January 9, 1912 in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married (1) LOWELL SALYERS, son of BELFORD SALYERS and MYRA ROBISON, about 1929. He was born January 1, 1910 in Virginia, died October 19, 1967, and is buried in Baker Cemetery in Pound, Wise County, Virginia. She married (2) EVERETT D. CARTER. He was born about 1914 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alvina Martin was born January 9, 1912 in Floyd County to Millie Stanley.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Lowell Salyers lived from January 1, 1910 to October 19, 1967, and was buried in Baker Cemetery in Pound, Wise County, Virginia.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 133 (Lipps) in Wise County, Virginia (dated April 23, 1910), Belford Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's a coal miner, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Myra (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 18), Loal (son, born in Virginia, age 3 months), and Nora Robison (sister-in-law, single, not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 20).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 71 (Castlewood) in Russell County, Virginia (dated January 5, 1920), Belford Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a coal miner, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Maury (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 27), and Lowell B. (son, born in Virginia, age 10).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 67-10 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Lowell Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at age 19, and he's 20 years old. Also listed is Alvena (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 19).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 67-9B (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1940), Melvin G. Price is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 41), Rubel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Melvin G. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alka Jean Bridgeman (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 19), Everett B. Carter (wife's nephew, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26), and Alvena Carter (wife's niece, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 27).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 98-35 (Roberson) in Wise County, Virginia (dated May 28, 1940), Belford Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #28, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Myra (wife, born in Virginia, 5th grade education, age 47), Lowell (son, divorced, not working, born in Virginia, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 30), Roy (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 8), and Thelma J. (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 6).

On page 16 of the 1945 census for Precinct 35 in Dade County, Florida, Everett D. (b. Kentucky, high school education, age 34) and Alvena Carter (b. Kentucky, high school education, age 32) are found living at 1620 N.W. 52nd Street.

    The children of ALVENA MARTIN and LOWELL SALYERS are:

    1. ROY SALYERS, b. 1932, Kentucky.
    2. THELMA J. SALYERS, b. Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Thelma J. Salyers was born in Letcher County to Alvena Martin.






OMA MARTIN, daughter of MELLIE STANLEY and WILLIAM JAY "JAY" MARTIN, was born December 28, 1913 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died June 20, 1994 in Honaker, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky. She married COLUMBUS E. LAWSON, son of HIRAM LAWSON and TILDA HAMILTON. He was born January 12, 1912 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died January 9, 1985 in Pike County, Kentucky, and is buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jackson Lawson was born July 30, 1914 in Floyd County to Tilda Hamilton.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Oma Martin was born December 28, 1913 in Floyd County to Mellie Stanley.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Columbus Martin was born January 12, 1912 in Floyd County to Tiltia Hamilton.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Oma Lawson lived from 1913 to 1994, and was buried in Davidson Memorial Gardens in Ivel, Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Columbus Lawson lived from 1912 to 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Oma Lawson was born December 28, 1913, and died June 20, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1967 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Honaker, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Oma Lawson died June 20, 1994 in Honaker, Floyd County, at the age of 81. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Columbus Lawson was born January 12, 1912, and died in January of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Honaker, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Columbus E. Lawson died January 9, 1985 in Pike County at the age of 72. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 33 of the 1920 census for District 14 (Halbert) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 23 & 24, 1920), Hiram Lawson is listed as the head of the household for house #293, he's a coal miner, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 59 years old. Also listed are Tilda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 49), Francis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Willie (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Columbus (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lizza (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Jackson (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Lee Parsons (boarder, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 36-31 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 13, 1940), Columbus Lawson is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a laborer on the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has no formal education, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Oma (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 27), Elizabeth (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Maudie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Rebel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Emmit (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of OMA MARTIN and COLUMBUS LAWSON are:

    1. ELIZABETH LAWSON, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    2. MAUDIE LAWSON, b. 1931, Kentucky.
    3. REBEL LAWSON, b. 1937, Kentucky.
    4. EMMITT LAWSON, b. 1938, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Emmett Lawson was born in Floyd County to Oma Martin.






ROBERT BRYAN "BRYAN" STANLEY, son of LOU EMMA CONLEY and MORGAN LIPS STANLEY, was born June 10, 1896 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died October 16, 1969 in Letcher County, Kentucky. He married (1) ELSIE VANOVER, daughter of FELIX J. VANOVER and CASSIE POTTER, about 1926. She was born January 9, 1904 in Kentucky, and died June 19, 1934 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky. He married (2) NELLIE (unknown last name). She was born about 1910 in Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Phelix Vanover died September 5, 1914 in Upper Elkhorn, Pike County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Virginia, his birth date as September 5, 1861, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Henry Vanover (b. North Carolina) and Rhoda Long (b. North Carolina), the informant as Johnson Vanover of Shelby Gap, Kentucky, and the burial place as Bently Cemetery [hard to read].

When Bryan Stanley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a coal miner in Lackey, Kentucky, that his closest relative was M. L. Stanley of Burdine, Kentucky, that he was born June 10, 1896 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that his father was born in Virginia. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had brown eyes and light-colored hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Stanley was born June 10, 1896, 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 Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Robert B. Stanley died October 16, 1969 in Letcher County at the age of 73. He was living in Letcher County at the time of his death.

According to her death certificate, Mrs. Elsie Vanover Stanley died June 19, 1934 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as January 9, 1904, her marital status as married, her husband as R. B. Stanley, her parents as Felix Vanover (b. Virginia) and Cassie Potter (b. Kentucky), the informant as R. B. Stanley of Burdine, Kentucky, and the burial place as Burdine, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elsie Stanley died June 19, 1934 in Letcher County at the age of 30.

On page 19 of the 1910 census for District 70 (Thompson) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Felix J. Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 49 years old. Also listed are Cassie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 12 years, she's given birth to 9 children and 7 are still living, age 47), Clarence (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Delbert M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Edna (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Delsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Jay Martin is listed as the head of the household for house #160, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mallie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Alvena (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Oma (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Merrill (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dewey (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and R. D. Stanley [R. B. Stanley] (brother-in-law, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 22).

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 111 (Upper Elkhorn) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 21 & 22, 1920), Casey Vanover is listed as the head of the household for house #261, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and she's 53 years old. Also listed are Clarence Blankenship (son, single, team driver, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Delbert Vanover (son, laborer in a saw mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Elsie Vanover (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Edna Vanover (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Delsie Vanover (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 11), and Edward Vanover (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 67-10 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Bryan Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #142, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Harold (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 2 months), and Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 67-12 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Bryan Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Nellie (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 2nd grade education, age 30), Hearld E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Bobby E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Ira (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), and Jackalin Setard (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of BRYAN STANLEY and ELSIE VANOVER are:

    1. HAROLD E. STANLEY, b. 1927, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Harold E. Stanley was born in Letcher County to Elsie Vanover.
    2. ROBERT E. STANLEY, b. 1928, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Stanley was born in Letcher County to Elsie Vanover.
    3. IRA STANLEY, b. 1931, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ira Stanley was born in Letcher County to Elsie Vanauer.






MARY ELLA "ELLA" STANLEY, daughter of LOU EMMA CONLEY and MORGAN LIPS STANLEY, was born October 28, 1898 in Kentucky, died November 10, 1971 in Shasta County, California, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California. She married (1) BENJAMIN HARRISON BRIDGEMAN, son of L. D. BRIDGEMAN and LOUISA "SIS" RAY. He was born October 8, 1892 in Pikeville, Pike County, Kentucky, died November 6, 1920 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, and is buried in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky. She married (2) MELVIN GARY PRICE about 1922. He was born November 16, 1900 in Tennessee, died August 17, 1964, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Sis Bridgeman died July 4, 1917 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Never saw patient during last illness. Supposed to have died of Mitral Regurgitation." Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as July 4, 1858, her marital status as widowed, her father as Watson Ray (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as "Dont know" (b. Kentucky), the informant as J. Bridgeman of Virgie, Kentucky, and the burial place as Virgie, Kentucky.

When Benjamin Harrison Bridgman's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Letcher County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Burdine, Kentucky, that he was single with a dependent mother, and that he was born October 8, 1892 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and slender build, and he had blue eyes and light-colored hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ella Price lived from October 28, 1898 to November 10, 1971, that Melvin Price lived from November 16, 1900 to August 17, 1964, and that they were both was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California.

According to California death record transcripts, Mary E. Price was born October 28, 1898 in Kentucky, and died November 10, 1971 in Shasta County.

According to his death certificate, Benjamine H. Bridgman [sic] died November 6, 1920 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, from an accidental slate fall in the mines. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as October 8, 1891, his marital status as married, his occupation as coal miner, his parents as L. D. Bridgman (b. Virginia) and Louisa Ray (b. Kentucky), the informant as Isaac Bridgeman [sic] of Burdine, Kentucky, and the burial place as Virgie, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Benjamine H. Bridgman died November 6, 1920 in Letcher County at the age of 29.

According to California death record transcripts, Melvin G. Price was born November 16, 1901, and died August 17, 1964 in Siskiyou County.

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 167 (Forks) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 30, 1910), Sis Bridgman is listed as the head of the household for house #185, she's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 12 children and 6 are still living, and she's 50 years old. Also listed are Benjamin (son, laborer doing logging, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 19), Arminta (daughter, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 16), and Solomon (son, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 28 of the 1920 census for District 59 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated January 12, 1920), Ben Bridgman is listed as the head of the household for house #159, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 4 months). They are living next to Ella's sister, Mellie.

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 67-10 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Melvin Price is listed as the head of the household for house #100, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Tennessee, parents born in Tennessee, first married at age 21, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, first married at 22, age 30), Ethel Bridgeman (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 11), Alka Bridgeman (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), Rubal Bridgeman (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), John [hard to read] Price (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 4 years 4 months), and Bobbie Price (son, born in Kentucky, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 67-9B (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated May 7, 1940), Melvin G. Price is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 41), Rubel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Melvin G. Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Alka Jean Bridgeman (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 6th grade education, age 19), Everett B. Carter (wife's niece, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 26), and Alvena Carter (wife's niece, married, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 27).

    The children of ELLA STANLEY and BENJAMIN BRIDGEMAN are:

    1. ETHEL VIOLA BRIDGEMAN, b. October 3, 1918, Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. August 5, 1985, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, buried in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, m. WILLIAM HOWARD SMITH, September 1, 1934. He was b. August 29, 1909, d. April 23, 2007, buried in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ethel V. Bridgeman was born October 3, 1918 in Letcher County to Ella Stanley.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Ethel V. Smith lived from October 3, 1918 to August 5, 1985, that William H. Smith lived from August 29, 1909 to April 23, 2007, and that they were both buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California.
      According to her obituary found on findagrave.com, Mrs. Ethel Viola Price Smith was born October 3, 1919 in Burdine, Kentucky, where she was raised, died August 5 in Reno where she was vacationing with her husband, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery. She married Howard Smith on September 1, 1934, who survived her. She was also survived by 3 sons, Joe Smith (of Gazelle), Gary Smith (Mount Shasta), and Rodney Smith (Helena, Montana); 2 daughters, Ella Mae Smith (Gilroy, California) and Darlene Cadman (Pasco, Washington); 1 brother, Gary Price (Yreka, California); 2 sisters, Alka Jean Ames (Anderson, California) and Rubel Smith (Redding, California); 12 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
    2. ALKA JEAN BRIDGEMAN, b. 1921, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) AMES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alka J. Bridgeman was born in Letcher County to Ella Stanley.

    The children of ELLA STANLEY and MELVIN G. PRICE are:

    1. RUBEL PRICE, b. 1924, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) SMITH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rubel Price was born in Letcher County to Ella Stanley.
    2. MELVIN GARY PRICE JR., b. 1925, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: Melvin Price's name is listed as "John Price" in the 1930 census and on his birth record transcript, and then "Melvin G. Jr." in the 1940 census.
      According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, John G. Price was born in Letcher County to Ella Stanley.
    3. BOBBIE LEE PRICE, b. April 18, 1929, Letcher County, Kentucky, d. September 11, 1930, Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, buried in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobby L. Price was born April 18, 1929 in Letcher County to Ella Stanley.
      According to his death certificate, Bobbie Lee Price died September 11, 1930 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, from fermentative diarrhea. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 18, 1929, his parents as Melvin Price (b. Tennessee) and Ella Stanley (b. Kentucky), the informant as Melvin Price of Burdine, Kentucky, and the burial place as Burdine, Kentucky.






JOSEPH RICHMOND STANLEY, son of LOU EMMA CONLEY and MORGAN LIPS STANLEY, was born April 15, 1902 in Kentucky, and died July 5, 1967 in Burdine, Letcher County, Kentucky. He married MAE SWINDALL, daughter of RUFUS B. H. SWINDALL and VACUNA GRIZZLE, about 1925. She was born October 20, 1904 in Virginia, and died July 13, 1986 in Tennessee.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mrs. Vacuna Grizzle Swindall died April 16, 1936 in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky, from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Dickenson County, Virginia, her birth date as November 1, 1878, her age as 57 years 5 months 15 days, her marital status as married, her husband as R. B. H. Swindall, her parents as William F. Grizzle (b. Russell County, Virginia) and Mary Rasnick (b. Dickenson County, Virginia), the informant as R. B. H. Swindall of Dunham, Kentucky, and the burial place as Burdine, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Joseph Richmond Stanley (age 65 years 2 months 20 days), son of Morgan and Lou Conley Stanley, was a minister in Regular Baptist Church for 35 years. He was born April 15, 1902, and died July 5, 1967 at home in Burdine, Kentucky. He was survived by his wife, Mae Stanley; 5 sons, Herman Stanley (of Detroit, Michigan), Kenneth Stanley (Detroit), Donald Stanley (Jenkins, Kentucky), Ernest Stanley (Indiana), and Rufus Stanley (Shelby Gap, Kentucky); 2 daughters, Brenda Lou Maynard (Williamsburg, Virginia) and Anna Lee McGinnis (Detroit); 4 brothers, Bryan Stanley (Burdine), Alfred Stanley (Detroit), Junior Stanley (Detroit), and Kent Stanley (Ohio); and 2 sisters, Mable Bryant (Virginia) and Nellie Price (California).

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Joseph Stanley was born April 15, 1902, and died in July of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Joseph R. Stanley died July 5, 1967 in Letcher County at the age of 65. He was living in Letcher County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mae Stanley was born October 20, 1904, and died in July of 1986. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in New Mexico, and her last place of residence was in Jenkins, Letcher County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mae S. Stanley died July 13, 1986 in Tennessee at the age of 81. She was living in Letcher County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

On page 20 of 1910 census for District 13 (Clintwood) in Dickenson County, Virginia (dated April 22, 1910), R. B. H. Swindal is listed as the head of the household for house #120, he's a merchant, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, 1st marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Vacuna (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 32), Edna (daughter, born in Virginia, age 10), May (daughter, born in Virginia, age 6), Mossie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 3), and Sanford (son, born in Virginia, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 19 (Clintwood) in Dickenson County, Virginia (dated January 2, 1920), Rufus Swindle is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a timekeeper for a lumber office, born in Virginia, parents born in North Carolina, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Vacuna (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 42), Mary [May] (daughter, born in Virginia, age 15), Mossie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 13), Sanford (son, born in Virginia, age 10), Zella (daughter, born in Virginia, age 9), Ruly A. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 6), and Guy Shelton (son, born in Virginia, age 3).

On page 1 of the 1930 census for District 67-9 (Jenkins) in Letcher County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), J. R. Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a salesman in a general store, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 20, age 25), and Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months). Joseph's parents are in house #10.

On pages 22 & 23 of the 1940 census for District 98-13 in Pike County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1940), J. R. Stanley is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a merchant with his own store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Mae (wife, born in Virginia, 8th grade education, age 35), Herman (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Anna Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Donald (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Kenneth (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), E. J. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), Franklin (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Essie Stewart (housekeeper, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 8th grade education, age 17).

    The children of JOSEPH STANLEY and MAE SWINDALL are:

    1. RAY D. STANLEY, b. August 4, 1926, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ray D. Stanley was born August 4, 1926 in Letcher County to Mae Swindle.
    2. HOBART HERMAN "HERMAN" STANLEY, b. 1929, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Hobart H. Stanley was born in Letcher County to Mae Swindle.
    3. ANNA LEE STANLEY, b. 1931, Letcher County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MCGINNIS.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Annie L. Stanley was born in Letcher County to Mae Swindal.
    4. DONALD C. STANLEY, b. 1934, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Donald C. Stanley was born in Letcher County to May Swindall.
    5. KENNETH W. STANLEY, b. 1935, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kenneth W. Stanley was born in Letcher County to May Swindal.
    6. ERNEST J. STANLEY, b. 1938, Kentucky.
    7. FRANKLIN D. STANLEY, b. 1939, Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Franklin D. Stanley was born in Letcher County to May Swindel.
    8. RUFUS M. STANLEY, b. Letcher County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Rufus M. Stanley was born in Letcher County to Mae Swindal.
    9. BRENDA LOU STANLEY, b. Pike County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MAYNARD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Brenda L. Stanley was born in Pike County to Mae Swindal.






AMANDA MARGARET CONLEY, daughter of FRANCIS MARION "MARION" CONLEY and ADALINE STURGILL, was born May 20, 1888 in Kentucky, died January 30, 1878 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. She married HENRY GRIFFITH, son of ROBERT GRIFFITH and MARY ANN SLOAS, about 1906. He was born August 13, 1878 in Elliott County, Kentucky, died January 15, 1932 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Robert Griffith died May 25, 1924 in Wurtland, Greenup County, Kentucky, from chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lawrence County, Kentucky, his birth date asa January 23, 1841, his marital status as married, his occupation as blacksmith (retired 12 years), his parents as Jesse Griffith (b. Virginia) and Margaret Woods (b. Lawrence County), the informant as "John Griffith (son)" of Greenup County, and the burial place as Plum Grove Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, Mary Ann Sloas Griffith died November 18, 1930 in Greenup County, Kentucky, from endocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Elliott County, Kentucky, her birth date as March 5, 1846, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Robert Griffith, her parents as Jesse Sloas (b. Virginia) and Betty McDavid (b. Carter County, Kentucky), the informant as "John Griffith (son)" of Greenup County, and the burial place as Plum Grove Cemetery.

According to her death certificate, an unnamed female child was born November 7, 1912 in Riverton, Greenup County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Unknown death occured about a month before birth." Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Henry Griffith (b. Elliott County) and Amanda M. Conley (b. Floyd County), the informant as Henry Griffith of Riverton, and the burial place as Plum Grove Cemetery.

According to Kentucky birth records, Henry Griffith was born August 13, 1878 in Elliott County to Robert Griffith (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky) and Mary A. Sloas (b. Carter County, Kentucky).

When Henry Griffith's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Greenup County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed blacksmith in Riverton, Kentucky, that his closest relative was "Amanda Griffith (wife)" of Riverton, and that he was born August 12, 1880. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Amanda Griffith lived from 1887 to 1978, and was buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Henry Griffith lived from 1878 to 1932, and was buried in the same cemetery. Their children Ralph, Ray, & Clarence are also buried in Plum Grove Cemetery, as were Henry's parents, and the stillborn child that Amanda had in 1912.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Amand [sic] Griffith was born May 20, 1888, and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Amanda Griffith died January 30, 1878 in Greenup County at the age of 90. She was living in Greenup County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Henry Griffith died January 15, 1932 in Greenup County, Kentucky, from pulmonary tuberculosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Elliott County, Kentucky, his birth date as August 12, 1878, his marital status as married, his wife as Amanda Conley, his occupation as blacksmith, his parents as Robert Griffith (b. Lawrence County, Kentucky) and Mary Ann Sloas (b. Elliott County, Kentucky), the informant as Dennis Griffith of Greenup County, and the burial place as Plum Grove Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Griffith died January 15, 1932 in Greenup County at the age of 53.

On page 16 of the 1880 census for District 22 (Little Fork) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated June 8, 1880), Robbert Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #98, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 35 years old. Also listed are Ann (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Nancy V. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Eliza J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ellen (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 3 of the 1900 census for District 50 (Hunnewell) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated June 2, 1900), Robert Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #20, he's a blacksmith, born in January of 1842 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, married for 33 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Mary Anne (wife, born in January of 1844 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 33 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 56), William (son, single, farm laborer, born in April of 1876 in Kentucky, age 24), Henry (son, single, farm laborer, born in August of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), and Samuel (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 77 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 6, 1910), Henry Griffith 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 4 years, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Manda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Denis (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Ennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6 months). They are living between Amanda's brother, Miles, and Henry's parents.

On page 11 of the 1920 census for District 110 (Riverton) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Henry Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #94, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mandy (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 33), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), and Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months).

On page 5 of the 1930 census for District 45-18 (Riverton and Wurtland) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), Henry Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #48, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Paulene (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 42), Ennis [hard to read] (son, single, born in Kentucky, age 20), Ralph (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Ray (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Clarence (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months), Betty G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5 months), Mary A. (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 84), and Polly R. Barker (servant, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 29, age 69).

On pages 16 & 17 of the 1940 census for District 45-22 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 13 & 15, 1940), Maggie Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #142, she's a housekeeper, widowed, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 52 years old. Also listed are Ray (son, single, blacksmith, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 23), Ralph (son, farmer, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 23), Clarence (son, filling station attendant, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 17), Marion (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), and Betty Jean (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10).

    The children of AMANDA CONLEY and HENRY GRIFFITH are:

    1. DENNIS GRIFFITH, b. April 22, 1907, Kentucky, d. March 24, 1991, Greenup County, Kentucky, buried in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. MABEL I. CRAFT.
    2. ENNIS GRIFFITH, b. 1909, Kentucky.
    3. RALPH GRIFFITH, b. February 7, 1917, Greenup County, Kentucky, died November 6, 1971, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ralph Griffith was born February 7, 1917 in Greenup County to Amanda Conley.
      According to his obituary, found on findagrave.com and originally published in the Ashland Daily Independent on November 8, 1971, Ralph Griffith (age 54), son of Amanda Griffith and the late Henry Griffith, was a veteran of World War II. He was born February 7, 1917 in Greenup County, died Saturday in an automobile accident, and was buried in Plum Grove Cemetery. In addition to his mother, he was survived by 1 daughter, Sharon Markin (of Russell, Kentucky); 5 brothers, Dennis Griffith (of Lloyd), Ennis Griffith (Raceland), Ray Griffith (Greenup County), Clarence Griffith (Greenup County), and Marion Griffith (Greenup County); and 1 sister, Mrs. Betty Miller (Raceland).
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Ralph Griffith lived from February 7, 1917 to November 6, 1971, and was buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. A 2nd grave marker shows that Ralph served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War II.
    4. RAY GRIFFITH, b. February 7, 1917, Greenup County, Kentucky, died February 1, 1997, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ray Griffith was born February 7, 1917 in Greenup County to Amanda Conley.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Ray Griffith lived from February 7, 1917 to February 1, 1997, and was buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky. A 2nd grave marker shows that Ray served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.
    5. CLARENCE GRIFFITH, b. September 14, 1922, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. February 8, 2013, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky, m. LENA MAE FANNIN. She was b. April 10, 1923, d. January 1, 2009, buried in Greenup County, Kentucky
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clarence Griffith was born September 14, 1922 in Greenup County to Amanda Conley.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Clarence Griffith lived from September 14, 1922 to February 8, 2013, and was buried in Plum Grove Cemetery in Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Lena Mae Fannin Griffith lived from April 10, 1923 to January 1, 2009, and was buried in the same cemetery.
    6. MARION GRIFFITH, b. 1925, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Marion Griffith was born in Greenup County to Amanda Conely.
    7. BETTY JEAN GRIFFITH, b. 1929, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) MILLER.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bettie J. Griffith was born in Greenup County to Amanda Conley.






BRITTON F. BLAIR, son of RACHEL CANTRELL and LEVI BLAIR, was born April 14, 1842 in Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, and died August 21, 1916 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married LUCINDA CONLEY, daughter of JACKSON CONLEY and SUSANNAH HORNE, May 16, 1870. She was born August 30, 1854 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died January 7, 1923 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, Lucinda Conly was born August 30, 1854 in Johnson County to Jackson Conly and Susannah Horne. It's probable that Jackson was the son of Mary Conley, who was the daughter of Rachel Conley. There is a Jackson that is found in the 1850 census with Rachel's family, along with a Solomon Conley. Solomon Conley later went by the name of Solomon Spradlin.

According to his death certificate, Briton F. Blair died August 21, 1916 in Barnetts Creek from "Organic Disease of heart (From Verdict of a Coroners Jury)." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as April 14, 1842, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Levi Blair (b. Kentucky) and Rachael Cantrell (b. Kentucky), and the informant as William F. Blair of Barnetts Creek.

According to her death certificate, Lucinda Conley Blair died January 7, 1923 in Barnetts Creek from influenza. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as October 28, 1854, her marital status as widowed, her parents as Jack Conley (b. Kentucky) and Susa Horn (b. Kentucky), the informant as Bill Blair of Barnetts Creek, Kentucky, and the doctor as Grant Rice [Ulysses Grant Rice].

On page 1 of the 1870 census for Barnetts Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1870), Britton F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he's a farm laborer, can read and write, born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed is Lucinda (cannot read or write, born in Kentucky, age 15). They are living next to Britton's parents.

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1880), Briton F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Levi (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Sarah A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alamander (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Leander (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Andrew H. (son, born in February of 1880 in Kentucky, age 3 months). It's unknown why Britton's name is listed as the head of the household for this family, when it is actually his brother James' family. Britton and his family couldn't be found in the 1880 census for Barnetts Creek. Britton's wife's parents, and her brother Henry, are found in house #149.

On page 16 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 7, 1900), Britton F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #137, he's a farmer, born in April of 1842 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Lucinda (wife, born in August of 1854 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 28 years, she's given birth to 11 children and all are still living, age 45), John E. (son, single, farmer, born in March of 1875 in Kentucky, age 25), Albert N. (son, single, farm laborer, born in November of 1877 in Kentucky, age 22), Millard (son, born in January of 1880 in Kentucky, age 20), Frank (son, born in January of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Mary (daughter, born in May of 1885 in Kentucky, age 15), George N. (son, born in January of 1899 in Kentucky, age 11), Martha (daughter, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Rhoda (daughter, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Sarah (daughter, born in February of 1897 in Kentucky, age 3), German (son, married, farmer, born in February of 1872 in Kentucky, married for 10 years, age 28), Nancy (daughter [in-law], married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 10 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 34), Charlie (son [grandson], born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Rosa (daughter [granddaughter], born in February of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), and Alonzo (son [grandson], born in June of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 71 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22 & 23, 1910), Britton F. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 39 years, and he's 68 years old. Also listed are Lucinda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 11 children and 9 are still living, age 56), Millard (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 30), William F. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 27), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Martha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), and Sarah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 3 of the 1920 census for District 37 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 5, 1920), Lucinda Conley Blair is found living in the home of her son. Bill Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #17, he's a farmer, single, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Lucinda Blair (mother, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 69), George (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 30), and Millard (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, age 31). They are living next to Lucinda's daughter, Sarah.

    The children of BRITTON BLAIR and LUCINDA CONLEY are:

    1. GERMAN W. BLAIR, b. February 12, 1867, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1953, West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Collista, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NANCY C. RATLIFF.
    2. JAMES BLAIR, b. October 28, 1872, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 17, 1955, Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET BELL WARD, daughter of DANIEL A. WARD and SARAH "SALLY" ARMS, March 12, 1894. She was b. July 12, 1874, d. October 1961.
      Notes: Margaret Bell Ward was the sister of Elizabeth J. Ward, Sarah C. Ward , Mary Ann Ward, and John Wesley Ward.
      Sarah "Sally" Arms was probably the daughter of Aaron Arms and Elizabeth Shepherd.
      According to his obituary, James Blair (age 80), son of Britton and Lucinda Spradlin Blair, was a retired merchant and farmer, and a lifelong resident of Johnson County. He was born October 28, 1872, died July 17, 1955 at home in Denver, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Ward, whom he married 57 years prior; 1 son, Herbert Blair (of New Carlisle, Ohio); 2 daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin (Denver) and Mrs. Earl Horn (Barnetts Creek); 2 brothers, Frank Blair (Barnetts Creek) and George Blair (Denver); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Ratliff (Barnetts Creek), Mrs. Sarah Spradlin (Paintsville), and Mrs. Martha Ward (Carrie, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. JOHN ELLIOTT BLAIR, b. March 10, 1875, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth records, John E. Blair was born March 20, 1875 in Johnson County to Britton F. Blair (b. Floyd County) and Lucinda Conley (b. Johnson County).
    4. ALBERT N. BLAIR, b. November 1877, Kentucky, d. November 23, 1939, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. FLORA RATLIFF.
    5. MILLARD BLAIR, b. January 1880, Kentucky.
      Notes: George Blair is found living with his brother William in 1930.
    6. WILLIAM FRANKLIN BLAIR, b. November 27, 1882, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 26, 1961, Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DOSHIA RATLIFF.
    7. MARY BLAIR, b. May 1885, Kentucky, m. JOHNNIE PICKLESIMER.
    8. GEORGE N. BLAIR, b. January 1889, Kentucky, d. February 20, 1960, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: George Blair is found living with his brotherWilliam in 1930.
      According to his obituary, George Blair (age 71), son of Britton and Lucinda Conley Blair and a resident of Denver, was born January 4, 1889 in Johnson County, died February 1960 in a local hospital after an illness of several weeks, and was buried in Sam Blair Cemetery. He was survived by 3 sisters, Sarah Spradlin (Paintsville), Martha Ward (Carey, Ohio), and Rhoda Ratliff (Barnetts Creek). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    9. MARTHA BLAIR, b. February 25, 1890, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 19, 1960, Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio, buried in Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN WESLEY WARD.
    10. RHODA BLAIR, June 7, 1892, Jennies Creek, Kentucky, d. July 19, 1968, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. DENNIE RATLIFF, son of ELI RATLIFF and ELIZABETH WARD, February 10, 1910, Johnson County, Kentucky. He was b. March 1890, Barnetts Creek, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Rhoda Blair Ratliff (age 77), daughter of Britton and Lucinda Conley Blair and a lifelong resident of Barnetts Creek, was born June 7, 1891, died July 19, 1968 in Paintsville Hospital, and was buried in the family cemetery in Barnetts Creek. She was survived by her husband, Dennie Ratliff; 6 sons, Hershell, Russell, Hassell, Addison, Hebern, and Guy (all of Barnetts Creek); 3 daughters, Bessie Blair (Barnetts Creek), Tracy Ratliff (Barnetts Creek), and Dessie Spradlin (Prestonsburg); and 1 sister, Sarah Spradlin (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    11. SARAH H. BLAIR, b. February 1897, Kentucky, d. January 10, 1972, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. GRANT SPRADLIN.

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






HENRY J. HACKWORTH, son of WILLIAM SANFORD HACKWORTH and MARY BELL CLICK, was born December 18, 1905 in Kentucky, and died March 18, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky. He married LUCY WHITAKER, daughter of GEORGE WHITAKER and EMILY BOLDING, about 1928. She was born August 2, 1908 in Kentucky, and died March 18, 1983 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Henry Hackworth's middle name was reportedly Jackson.

Emily Bolding's maiden name was determined by finding the birth record of one of her sons. Ollie Whitaker was born July 3, 1912 in Johnson County to Emma Bolding.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Hackworth was born December 18, 1905, and died in March of 1983. 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, Henry J. Hackworth died March 18, 1983 in Floyd County at the age of 77.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lucy Hackworth was born August 2, 1908, and died in December of 1981. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, her last benefit was paid in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Lucy Hackworth died December 16, 1981 in Floyd County at the age of 73.

On page 18 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 3, 1910), George Whitker is listed as the head of the household for house #153, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 10 years, and he's 45 years old. also listed are Emily (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 31), Asa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Buddie (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Lum (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 10 months), and Bertha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 15 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 9, 1920), George Whitker is listed as the head of the household for house #47, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Imia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 40), Ocie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Budie (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Lume (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Dixie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Lucy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Birthiy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), and Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 27 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1930), Henry Hackwith is listed as the head of the household for house #244, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Lucie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 21), and Oakie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months). Lucy's parents are in house #205.

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 36-4 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Henry Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #41, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lucy (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 30), Okie May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Anna Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Josephine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), William Lloyd (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Russell (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Alene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Doris Jeane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

    The children of HENRY HACKWORTH and LUCY WHITAKER are:

    1. OKIE MAY HACKWORTH, b. 1929, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Okie M. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.
    2. ANNA LEE HACKWORTH, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.
    3. JOSEPHINE HACKWORTH, b. 1932, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Josephine Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.
    4. WILLIAM LLOYD HACKWORTH, b. 1933, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Loyd Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Luci Whitaker.
    5. BOYD RUSSELL HACKWORTH, b. 1935, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Boyd R. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitacker.
    6. GRACE ALENE HACKWORTH, b. 1937, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Grace A. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitacker.
    7. DORIS JEANE HACKWORTH, b. 1939, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Doris J. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.
    8. BOBBIE L. HACKWORTH, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bobbie L. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.
    9. GENEVA J. HACKWORTH, b. Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Geneva J. Hackworth was born in Floyd County to Lucy Whitaker.






DENNIS GRIFFITH, son of AMANDA MARGARET CONLEY and HENRY GRIFFITH, was born April 22, 1907 in Kentucky, died March 24, 1991 in Greenup County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married MABEL I. CRAFT, daughter of LUKE A. CRAFT and TIMMIE FETTERS, about 1926. She was born January 31, 1910 in Kentucky, died December 24, 1988 in Scioto County, Ohio, and is buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Della L. Craft was born May 19, 1912 in Greenup County to Tinnie Fetters, James J. Craft [James Joseph Craft] was born June 25, 1914 in Greenup County to Tinnie Fetters, Henry M. Craft [Henry Morris Craft] was born July 25 1916 in Greenup County to Timmie Fetters, and Lenard E. Craft [Leonard E. Craft] was born July 13, 1920 in Greenup County to Timmie Fetters.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Dennis Griffith lived from 1907 to 1991, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky, and that Mabel I. Griffith lived from 1910 to 1988, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Dennis Griffith was born April 22, 1907, and died March 24 1991. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Dennis Griffith died March 24, 1991 in Greenup County at the age of 83. He was living in Greenup County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mabel I. Griffith was born January 31, 1910, and died in December of 1988. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mabel I. Griffith died December 24, 1988 in Ohio at the age of 78. She was living in Greenup County, Kentucky, at the time of her death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mabel I. Griffith was born about 1910 in Kentucky, and died December 24, 1988 in a long-term care facility in Scioto County at the age of 78. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Alcorn) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1900), Luke A. Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 5 years, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Timmie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 21), Anna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), David E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Mabel I. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 15 of the 1920 census for District 97 (Alcorn) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated January 14 & 15, 1920), Luke Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #127, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Timmie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 30), Annie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), David (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mabel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 5 months).

On page 15 of the 1930 census for District 45-1 (Greenup) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Dennis Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's an auto salesman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, and he's 22 years old. Also listed are Mable (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 20), and Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 45-2 (Greenup) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1930), Luke Craft is listed as the head of the household for house #72, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Timmie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 40), Della (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Joseph (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Morris (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Leonard (son, born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 17 of the 1940 census for District 45-21 in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Dennis Griffith is listed as the head of the household for house #146, he's the proprieter of a garage, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mabel (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 30), Raymond (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Mary Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of DENNIS GRIFFITH and MABEL CRAFT are:

    1. PAUL RAYMOND GRIFFITH, b. March 29, 1927, Greenup County, Kentucky, d. January 28, 2011, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. DOROTHY MARIE KENDALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Paul R. Griffith was born March 27, 1927 in Greenup County to Mabel Craft.
      According to his obituary found on findagrave.com, Paul Raymond Griffith (age 83), son of Dennis and Mabel Griffith, was a World War II veteran, and a resident of Greenup at the time of his death. He was born March 29, 1927 in Greenup, and died early Tuesday morning in King's Daughters Medical Center surrounded by family. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Marie Kendall Griffith; 2 sons, Paul David (Nancy) Griffith (of Flatwoods) and Gary Joe (Karen) Griffith (Greenup); 1 daughter, Cheryl Ann (Keith) Griffith Brammell (Grayson); 1 sister, Mary Lou Griffith Kendall (Greenup); 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.
      Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of his headstone shows that Paul Raymond Griffith lived from 1927 to 2011, and was buried in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods, Greenup County, Kentucky.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Paul Raymond Griffith was born March 29, 1927, and died January 28, 2011. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Greenup, Greenup County, Kentucky.
    2. MARY LOU GRIFFITH, b. 1931, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) KENDALL.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mary L. Griffith was born in Greenup County to Mabel Craft.






BENJAMIN FRANKLIN "FRANK" CONLEY, son of FRANCIS MARION "MARION" CONLEY and ADALINE STURGILL, was born October 30, 1888 in Bonanza, Floyd County, Kentucky, died November 23, 1978 in Freeland, Island County, Washington, and is buried in Orondo Community Cemetery in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington. He married PEARL HACKWORTH, daughter of LINDSEY D. HACKWORTH and JANE "JENNIE" ADAMS, November 24, 1909 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born May 21, 1891 in Kentucky, died October 14, 1983 in Freeland, Island County, Washington, and is buried in Orondo Community Cemetery in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington.

Notes: Pearl Hackworth was the sister of Riley Hackworth.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Frank Conley (parents b. Floyd County, age 22) married Pearley Hackworth (age 18) on November 24, 1909 in Johnson County.

When Benjamin Franklin Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Riceville, Kentucky, that he was married with children, and that he was born October 30, 1888 in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

When Benjamin Franklin Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Okanogan County, Washington, he stated that he was self-employed in Twisp, Okanogan County, that the name of the person who would always know his address was William Harold Conley of Twisp, and that he was born October 30, 1888 in Bonanza, Kentucky. He was found to be 5 feet 10 inches tall, he weighed 138 pounds, and he had blue eyes, brown hair, and a light brown complexion.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that B. F. Frank Conley lived from 1889 to 1978, and was buried in Orondo Community Cemetery in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington, and that Pearl Conley lived from 1891 to 1983, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, B. F. "Frank" Conley (age 89), was born October 30, 1889 in Riceville, Kentucky, and died on a Thursday in 1978 in a Freeland, Washington convalescent center. He married Pearl Hackworth in Riceville on November 24, 1909. The family moved to Washington in 1919 where he worked for American Fruit Company for many years. When he semi-retired, he worked as a carpenter. He was preceded in death by 2 sons, Gordon in 1977 and Robert in 1978. In addition to his wife, he was survived by 1 son, William (of Freeland); 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Benjamin Conley was born October 30, 1889, and died in November of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, he received his last benefit in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington, and his last place of residence was in Freeland, Island County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Benjamin F. Conley was born about 1889, and died November 23, 1978 in Island County at the age of 89. He was living in Island County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Pearl Hackworth Conley (age 92), was born May 21, 1891 in Kentucky, died on a Friday in 1983 in Freeland, Washington, and was buird in Orondo Cemetery. She married Benjamin Conley on November 24, 1909 in Riceville, Kentucky, and the family moved to Washinton State in 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978; and 3 sons. She was survived by 2 daughters-in-law, Mrs. Robert Conley (of Orondo) and Mrs. William Conley (Freeland); 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Pearl Conley was born May 21, 1891, and died in October of 1983. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and her last place of residence was in Freeland, Island County, Washington.

According to Washington death record transcripts, Pearl Conley was born about 1891, and died October 14, 1983 in Island County at the age of 92. She was living in Island County at the time of her death.

On page 67 of the 1900 census for District 53 (Salyersville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1900), Linsey Hackworth is listed as the head of the household for house #579, he's a farmer, born in November of 1862 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in December of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 36), Riley (son, born in May of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Myrtie (daughter, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Thomas H. (son, born in July of 1889 in Kentucky, age 10), Pearlie (daughter, born in May of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), and Loucretia (daughter, born in October of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 7 of the 1920 census for District 18 (Sunnyslope) in Chelan County, Washington (dated January 23 & 24, 1920), Benjamin F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a fruit farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Pearlie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 28), Gordon (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Robert (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Guy (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 3 months) Pearl's brother, Riley, is in house #78.

On page 6 of the 1930 census for District 9-20 (Orondo) in Douglas County, Washington (dated April 11, 1930), Benjamin F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #84, he's the manager of a fruit farm, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 38), Gordon W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Robert E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Guy H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).

On page 1 of the 1940 census for District 24-68 (Twisp) in Okanogan County, Washington (dated April 24, 1940), Benjamin F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #4, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he was living in rural Okanogan County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Pearl (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 48), and William H. (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 24).

    The children of FRANK CONLEY and PEARL HACKWORTH are:

    1. GORDON W. CONLEY, b. November 16, 1910, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1977, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Gordon Conley was born November 16, 1910, and died in January of 1977. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in Electric City, Grant County, Washington.
      According to Washington death record transcripts, Gordon W. Conley was born about 1911, and died January 6, 1977 in Spokane at the age of 66. He was living in Grant County at the time of his death.
    2. ROBERT E. CONLEY, b. July 23, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 4, 1978, Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Robert E. Conley was born July 23, 1913 in Johnson County to Pearlie Hackworth.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Conley was born July 23, 1913, and died in June of 1978. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Washington, and his last place of residence was in Orondo, Douglas County, Washington.
      According to Washington death record transcripts, Robert E. Conley was born about 1914, and died June 4, 1978 in Goldendale at the age of 64. He was living in Klickitat County at the time of his death.
    3. GUY WILLIAM HAROLD CONLEY, b. September 2, 1915, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 15, 1993, Jackson County, Oregon.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Guy H. Conley was born September 2, 1915 in Johnson County to Pearl Hocworth.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Guy Conley was born April 15, 1915, and died in January of 1993. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Oregon, and his last place of residence was in Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
      According to Oregon death records, Guy Conley died January 15, 1993 in Jackson County at the age of 77.






JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" CONLEY, daughter of BENJAMIN AMOS CONLEY and MARY L. "POLLY ANN" HACKWORTH, was born August 2, 1882 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died August 28, 1953 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, and is buried in Dotson Cemetery in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky. She married ELZA DOTSON, son of WILLIAM H. DOTSON and NANCY JANE RICHARDSON, about 1903. He was born June 3, 1878 in Floyd County, Kentucky, and died October 15, 1959 in Floyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Josie Conley can be found on page 353 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Elza Dotson was the brother of Hattie Dotson.

William H. Dotson was the brother of Mary "Polly" Dotson, Lewis Mitchel Dotson Jr., Biddie Dotson, and Sarah "Sallie" Dotson.

When Elza Dotson's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Magoffin Couty, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Ivyton, Magoffin County, that his closest relative was "Josie Dotson Wife," and that he was born June 3, 1878. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and black hair.

According to her death certificate, Josie Conley Dotson died August 28, 1953 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a coronary occlusion due to hypertension. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as "8-2-about," her marital status as married, her parents as Ben Conley and Polly Ann Hackworth, the informant as Elsie Prater, and the burial place as Dotson Cemetery in Ivyton.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Jasie Dotson died August 28, 1953 in Magoffin County at the age of 72. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elza Dotson died October 15, 1959 in Floyd County at the age of 81. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 6 of the 1880 census for District 126 (Precinct 7 - Burning Fork) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated June 22, 1880), William Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #200, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, age 30), Alexander (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Allice (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Hattie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Elzey (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 31 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), William H. Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #257, he's a farmer, born in August of 1846 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 30 years, and he's 53 years old. Also listed are Nancy J. (wife, born in June of 1850 in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in Kentucky, married for 30 years, she's given birth to 12 children and 8 are still living, age 49), Elza (son, single, school teacher, born in June of 1878 in Kentucky, age 21), Malcom (son, born in October of 1880 in Kentucky, age 19), Barcom (son, born in February of 1883 in Kentucky, age 17), Clara (daughter, born in March of 1888 in Kentucky, age 12), Amos (son, born in December of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Emily Balin [hard to read] (servant, married, housekeeper, born in May of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Louisa Balin [hard to read] (servant, born in April of 1895 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), and Jefferson Balin [hard to read] (servant, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 10 of the 1910 census for District 103 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Elza Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #88, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 7 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Jossie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 37), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Asa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 78 (Ivyton) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 29, 1920), Elzie Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #211, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Josephine (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Osa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mazie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Nancy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months), and Delmer Wayne (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 77-11 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Elzia Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #30, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 51 years old. Also listed are Josie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 48), Mazie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Nancy Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Delmer (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Venus (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On pages 2 & 3 of the 1940 census for District 77-9B in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 5 & 8, 1940), Elza Dotson is listed as the head of the household for house #18, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 61 years old. Also listed are Jocie Dotson (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 58), Delmer Wayne Dotson (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 22), Paul Edward Stone (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 15), Hebert Gordon Stone (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 13), Albert Milton Stone (grandson, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, age 11), and Dell Joyce Stone (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of JOSIE CONLEY and ELZA DOTSON are:

    1. ELSIE DOTSON, b. November 10, 1903, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. May 6, 1993, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Floyd County, Kentucky, m. LEVI PRATER.
    2. OSIE DOTSON, b. 1907, Kentucky, d. before 1940, m. PROCTOR STONE.
    3. ALKA DOTSON, b. October 6, 1908, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. December 21, 1924, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Alka Dotson died December 21, 1924 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from a brain tumor. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as October 6, 1908, her parents as Elza Dotson (b. Floyd County) and Josie Conley (b. Floyd County), the informant as Elza Dotson of Ivyton, and the burial place as Ivyton Cemetery.
    4. MAZIE DOTSON, b. February 2, 1911, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mazie Dotson was born February 2, 1911 in Magoffin County to Josie Conley.
    5. NANCY LEE DOTSON, b. April 24, 1913, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. May 7, 1930, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Maxie Dotson was born April 24, 1913 in Magoffin County to Josie Conley.
      According to her death certificate, Nancy Lee Dotson died May 7, 1930 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from an acute ruptured gangrenous appendix. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, her birth date as April 24, 1913, her parents as Elza Dotson (b. Floyd County) and Josie Conley (b. Floyd County), and the informant as Elza Dotson of Ivyton, Kentucky.
    6. MARY ETHEL DOTSON, b. 1915, Kentucky.
    7. DELMER WAYNE DOTSON, b. November 30, 1917, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Delmer W. Dotson was born November 30, 1917 in Magoffin County to Jocie Conley.
    8. VENUS L. DOTSON, b. 1922, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Venus L. Dotson was born in Magoffin County to Josie Conley.
    9. DEMAR DOTSON, b. October 18, 1924, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, d. October 22, 1924, Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Demas Dotson was born October 18, 1924 in Magoffin County to Josie Conley.
      According to his death certificate, Demar Dotson died October 22, 1924 in Ivyton, Magoffin County, Kentucky, from peritonitis caused by an injury at birth. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Magoffin County, his birth date as October 18, 1924, his parents as Elza Dotson (b. Floyd County) and Josie Conley (b. Floyd County), the informant as Elza Dotson of Ivyton, and the burial place as Ivyton Graveyard.






ELSIE DOTSON, daughter of JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" CONLEY and ELZA DOTSON, was born November 10, 1903 in Floyd County, Kentucky, died May 6, 1993 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bob Prater Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. She married LEVI PRATER, son of GRANVILLE PRATER and EVA (unknown last name) about 1930. He was born March 20, 1900 in Kentucky, died January 3, 1968 in Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Bob Prater Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky. Levi Prater married (1) ROSA PARROTT.

Notes: Levi Prater's mother's maiden name was reportedly Eva Standiford. This couldn't be substantuated

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Myrtle Prater was born in 1922 in Floyd County to Rossey Parret, Mary G. Prater was born in 1925 in Floyd County to Rosia Parrott, and Oliver Prater was born in 1926 in Floyd County to Rosy Parett.

According to Kentucky birth records, Elsie Conley was born November 11 [sic], 1903 in Floyd County to Elza Dotson (b. Floyd County) and Josie Conley (b. Floyd County).

When Levi Prater's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Brainard, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Adam Prater of Brainard, and that he was born March 20, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Elsie D. Prater lived from November 10, 1903 to May 6, 1993, and was buried in Bob Prater Cemetery in Floyd County, Kentucky, and that Levi Prater lived from March 20, 1900 to January 3, 1968, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Elsie Prater was born November 10, 1903, and died May 6, 1993. She received his Social Security card in 1961 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Elsie D. Prater died May 6, 1993 in Prestonsburg at the age of 89. She was living in Floyd County at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Levi Prater was born March 20, 1900, and died in January of 1968. He received his Social Security card in 1951-1952 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Blue River, Floyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Levi Prater died January 3, 1968 in Fayette County at the age of 67. He was living in Floyd County at the time of his death.

On page 8 of the 1900 census for District 37 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), Granvil Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #62, he's a farmer, born in July of 1876 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 6 years, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Eva (wife, born in June of 1875 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Tennessee, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 3 children and 2 are still living, age 24), Adam (son, born in February of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), Levi (son, born in March of 1900 in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Maggie Patrick (servant, born in May of 1884 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16).

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 16 (Abbott) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated January 15 & 19, 1920), Preston Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 72 years old. Also listed are Susana (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 68), Adam Prater (grandson, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 21), and Levi Prater (grandson, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 7 of the 1930 census for District 36-28 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 17, 1930), Levi Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Elsa (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 26, age 26), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 9 months), and Oliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 6 months).

On page 37 of the 1940 census for District 36-5 in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 29, 1940), Levi Prater is listed as the head of the household for house #287, 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 40 years old. Also listed are Elsie (wife, school teacher, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 36), Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Mary Goldia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Olliver (son, born in Kentucky, age 13).







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